Pirates on Rocks' Ship 996

Chapter 316 Various Forces

"Golden City, a giant golden ship, was created by Gild Tesoro, a user of the Gold-Gold Fruit! So everyone, be careful not to get gold on yourselves when you go there! It is said that when you enter, gold dust will fall from the sky to welcome guests. I think I don't need to remind you what that means, right?" On the Moby Dick, Reina told the crew about the things they needed to be careful about on the trip.

"Tsk tsk tsk... The Gold-Gold Fruit! It's truly a fruit worth having!" Lakyo said with a longing look.

“Like all ability users, they are afraid of seawater, so if you accidentally get gold powder on your skin, remember to wash it off with seawater!” Reina glanced at Lakyo but ignored him and continued.

"First mate... what should we do when we go in? They'll probably greet us with gold dust too, right?" Joz asked after thinking for a moment.

“Although I’ve already mentioned this in my communications with them, I can’t guarantee they’ll behave themselves. So you captains need to be extra careful. Don’t forget… you’re all carrying valuable treasures, and you’ll definitely become their primary targets!” Reina said with a wicked grin.

"This is really interesting. Let's treat this as a game and see who's so unlucky as to have their treasure stolen!" Captain Curiel of the 10th Division said with a light laugh.

“I like it…it’s a great idea!” Laqué nodded in agreement.

"I think I'll pass... After all, my strength is not on the same level as yours!" Hansen waved his hand and said with a smile.

His words silenced the captains.

"That won't do! Hansen... Anyway, I'm entrusting the treasure to you. If you lose it, you'll be responsible for it yourself!" Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Reina smiled and said.

"Don't do that, guys. Just have fun, don't drag me into it!" Hansen said helplessly, shrugging his shoulders.

“That won’t do, Hansen…you’re our captain, just like all of us!” Marco shook his head and said.

"Hahaha... That's right, that's right! We're all the same!"

"That's right... Hansen, you'd better keep a close eye on your treasure!"

Seeing this, the team leaders all spoke up.

As the Moby Dick headed towards the City of Gold, many other factions from around the world were also heading towards it, though their motives remained unclear.

However, Gold City is already an independent country recognized by the World Government, and Gild Tesoro is a genuine king. Moreover, in his country, whether they are pirates or marines, everyone has the same status after entering Gold City. This is also a special permission granted by the World Government. Therefore, only here can you see the peculiar sight of marines and pirates drinking together.

"So, Mr. Tanaka... where is the Whitebeard Pirates right now?" Inside the Golden City Grand Tesoro, in Tesoro's office, he was sitting on the sofa, holding a glass of red wine, intending to savor it.

"They're not far from here, they should arrive tonight!" replied a creature with a head and body the same size, wearing a guard's uniform, whose appearance was ambiguous.

“Really? That’s wonderful! As we agreed, the auction will begin on the third day after their arrival. This is a great opportunity to make Golden City famous throughout the world!” Tesoro said with a big laugh.

"Regarding their proposal that gold powder should not be used... what is your opinion, sir?" Mr. Tanaka asked after a moment's hesitation.

"Hehehe... It's alright. Those kinds of petty tricks are too weak to deal with the Whitebeard Pirates, so since they already know about them, let's not use them!" Tesoro said with a light laugh. "However... if we can find an opportunity to strike... we don't need to hold back!"

“Yes, sir! I understand!” Mr. Tanaka nodded and replied.

"Is the songstress ready?" Tesoro turned his head and asked another subordinate.

“Yes, sir! A songstress named Karina has won. She has a performance this afternoon. Would you like to go and watch her?” A woman with slightly dark skin, red hair, and revealing clothes nodded and said.

She is Bakala, Tesoro's subordinate and a user of the Luck-Luck Fruit.

“Oh? Is that so? Alright then! I’ll go and see if she’s suitable to receive my VIP!” Tezzolo said with a loud laugh.

"My lord, Doflamingo's messenger has arrived!" Just then, the servant outside knocked on the door and said.

"I understand, Mr. Tanaka. Take the messenger to my study!" Tesoro's face slowly darkened as he spoke.

Years ago, he snatched the Gold-Gold Fruit from Doflamingo's auction, the strongest fruit that gave him his current status and position.

However, although Doflamingo was furious afterward, he had already eaten the Devil Fruit, and there was nothing the other party could do. So the two began to work together, and Doflamingo's rise to become the current emperor of the underworld was partly due to Doflamingo's support.

His current status is also inseparable from Doflamingo's support.

So far, the two are cooperating quite well.

Soon, when Tezzolo arrived at the study, someone was already waiting for him inside.

"Mr. Torrebol? I didn't expect you to come in person this time!" Tezzolo paused for a moment after seeing the other party before greeting him.

“Fufufufufu… No, this time… I came in person! The Golden Emperor… Tesoro!” A man wearing a pink feather coat, cropped trousers, pointed shoes, and sunglasses, sitting right behind Torrepol, said with a strange laugh.

"It's you... Joker! I didn't expect you to be the one who was alerted this time? So you've also come for the Whitebeard Pirates' treasure?" Tesoro said, slightly surprised upon seeing him.

"No, no, no... The Whitebeard Pirates are stronger than you can imagine! If you provoke them for no reason... Believe me, my comrade! You will die a very ugly death! Fufufufufu..." Doflamingo said with a strange laugh.

Tesoro shrugged, found a seat, and said, "This kind of talk... doesn't sound like something you'd say! Donquixote Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"So far, our cooperation has been quite pleasant, so I just don't want to change partners!" Doflamingo said with a light laugh.

"Are they really that powerful? Our Devil Fruits have already awakened, aren't they enough to deal with them?" Tesoro asked curiously.

"Fufufufu... You know too little about this world! Whitebeard... is not an opponent that can be defeated by just a Devil Fruit. And their first mate... that guy is different from the aged Whitebeard. He is in his prime and his strength has reached its peak. If he wants to kill you... you can't escape!"

Doflamingo probably really values ​​this partner, which is why he made an exception and said so much.

After hearing Doflamingo's words, Tesoro's expression turned serious, and he asked, "So, what is the purpose of your visit...?"

"Fufufufufu... Don't worry, I'm just here to witness this unprecedented spectacle... This world... is about to undergo a major transformation. Just how far can we go? Nobody knows! Fufufufufu..." With that, Doflamingo got up and left, leaving Tesoro standing there with his expression constantly changing.

"Damn it... Do you look down on me because of my background? One day... I'll make you understand... my power! Only money... is omnipotent!" Tesoro said through gritted teeth after Doflamingo left.

After leaving Tezzolo's study, Torrepol asked with a hint of confusion, "Dover, why did you talk to him so much? He's just a nouveau riche!"

"Fufufufu... He is indeed a nouveau riche, but a useful one. If it weren't for him, we wouldn't have such abundant funds! I'm telling him this... only because he's still useful now... Otherwise, if he were to foolishly set his sights on the Whitebeard Pirates, where would I find such a useful idiot? Fufufufu..." Doflamingo said with a loud laugh, seemingly not at all afraid of being overheard.

"But the Whitebeard Pirates' actions this time are really hard to understand. Is it really just to give their crew a break?" Trebol said, frowning.

"Don't think that way. The last Navy that thought that way... lost their G10 branch in the New World, so... this time, no one really thinks they just want to relax!" A glint of light flashed in Doflamingo's eyes behind his sunglasses.

Meanwhile, at the main gate of the Grand Tesoro, a pirate ship was slowly entering.

"Katakuri, what does Mom want us to do by sending us here this time? It's not like she wants us to rob the Whitebeard Pirates' treasure, is it?" Charlotte Opera, the fifth son of the Charlotte Family and a user of the Cream-Cream Fruit, asked Katakuri, who was lying on a recliner, with a puzzled look on her face.

“Tsk tsk… How could that be… That’s the Whitebeard Pirates! Mother sent us over, probably just to see what they’re up to!” Charlotte Perospero, the eldest son, said with a light laugh.

"Big brother is right, so everyone, don't act rashly this time. Just follow my instructions!" Katakuri nodded and said.

"Don't worry, we won't do anything reckless. After all, even Katakuri, the leader of the Sweet Commanders, is here this time. We will definitely follow orders!" The younger siblings beside them immediately nodded and said.

Just as they passed through the long passage and officially entered the interior of the Grand de Solo, countless gold dust suddenly fell from the sky.

"Wow, that's quite a generous gesture! Using gold like this!" Perospero reached out and caught some gold dust, saying with dissatisfaction.

"Hmm?" Katakuri seemed to sense something was wrong. After a moment of contortion, he said, "Don't inhale this gold dust! I heard the owner of this place is a Paramecia-type Gold-Gold Fruit user!"

Upon hearing Katakuri's words, the others' expressions changed. They knew what it would mean to face a user of the Gold-Gold Fruit after inhaling the gold dust, so they all avoided the gold dust and held their breath.

Just as they entered the Grand Tesoro, a pirate ship approached them on the sea not far away.

"Lord Jack, we've spotted the Grand Tesoro!" a pirate reported to Jack, who was standing on the deck.

Jack the Drought, one of the three All-Stars of the Beasts Pirates, stood on the deck, looking at the brightly lit Grand Tesoro ahead, and said directly, "Move the ship closer!"

Chapter 317 Golden Emperor Tesoro

"Father...Golden City Grand de Solo spotted ahead!" The lookout shouted from the lookout tower down to the deck below.

"We've finally arrived! Let me see what this world's number one entertainment city is all about!" Laquero threw down the chess piece in his hand, stood up, and said loudly.

"Damn it... Lakyo! You lost this round, so as agreed... you're buying drinks later!" The sixth division captain, Bramank, sitting opposite him, immediately shouted loudly.

They were playing Ludo, and they agreed that the last person to reach the finish line would treat the other three to drinks after arriving at the Golden City.

As a result, all three of them only had one plane left, but Laco still had three. So Laco's behavior just now was clearly cheating.

"Tch~ It's just drinking, right? I'll treat you! What's the big deal?!" Lakyo's lips twitched involuntarily. Although he felt a little sorry for Lakyo, he had to say the polite words.

"Hmph! You're smart to know what's good for you, otherwise... it wouldn't be as simple as just drinking!" Jozu, who had turned his diamond-like body back to normal, smiled and nodded, saying.

He rarely plays games because he always loses.

This time, Lakyo clearly wanted to drag him down with him, but he managed to turn the tables and kill him. If the other party dares to cheat, he doesn't mind using force!

Seeing his members perk up, Reina smiled slightly, walked directly to Whitebeard's side, and said with a light laugh, "Big brother... it's about to begin!"

"Gurararara... It's alright... If you want to cause trouble, then go ahead and make a big scene!" the white-bearded man replied with a loud laugh.

"So everyone... are you ready to party?" Reina said loudly with a laugh.

"Oh~~~~"

All the crew members raised their arms in response.

“Brubrubru… Brubrubru…”

At that moment, Reina's Den Den Mushi rang.

"Hello... This is Reina!"

"First mate, when shall we descend? Or shall we remain on alert in the air?" The voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi was a member of the Sky Island's escort team.

"Have the doctor activate automatic mode, and everyone descend in the hot air balloon! The Sky Island will remain on alert in the air; there's no need for descent!" Reina gave the direct order.

"Yes! Received!"

Soon, countless hot air balloons appeared in the sky, all carrying non-combat members of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Although they were non-combatant crew members, they were not without combat capabilities. However, Whitebeard did not allow women to join combat squads, so many women, as well as injured former combat squad members and their families, formed a large number of non-combatant members of the Whitebeard Pirates.

Only after everyone was aboard the Moby Dick did Whitebeard know to continue the voyage.

Just as they were about to approach the Grand de Solo, Reina's lips curled up slightly; he had already spotted the small boat that was coming to greet them.

"Distinguished guests... Hello! I am Bakara, your guide from the Golden City, and I am in charge of your reception!" After boarding the Moby Dick, Bakara first bowed to the white-bearded man before introducing herself.

“Let’s go, let’s meet Mr. Gilder Tezzolo first… As for my companions, I’ll trouble you to arrange for someone to guide them, and then let them play on their own!” Reina stepped forward and said with a smile.

“This must be the famous first mate, Lord Red-Eyed Benedict D. Reina, right? Our boss is already waiting in his office!” Bakara was startled, bowed slightly, and replied.

After boarding the Moby Dick, even though she had seen countless grand scenes, her legs felt weak. There was no way around it... The Whitebeard Pirates, known as the world's number one pirate crew, put too much pressure on her.

Even though she was a user of the Luck-Luck Fruit, she still felt a little breathless in the face of the aura that Reina deliberately released.

"Oh! That Golden Emperor must have quite the nerve! Our old man came all this way, and he's just sitting comfortably in his office? He's got a big heart!" After hearing Bakara's words, Speed ​​Gil, the captain of the 14th Division, said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Please forgive us, but the Golden City hosts too many dignitaries and important guests. We are of low status, so we dare not offend anyone..." Bakara, as expected of a professional, immediately put herself in the position of the weak with her words.

As expected, after hearing her words, the captains, though slightly dissatisfied, said nothing more!

"This place is truly magnificent!" Reina said with a light laugh as he looked at the massive Grand de Solo.

"This looks interesting!" Whitebeard nodded with a smile.

Upon hearing this, Bakara was about to step forward to introduce Whitebeard and Reyner, but one of the guards protecting Whitebeard immediately stopped her.