Marineford War: I Will Stand in the Sky

Seeing this, Lucci showed no fear whatsoever. While protecting Yann behind him, he asked a question.

"And Corazon? I'm here to convey the message of the World Government."

"is it?"

Corazon's voice rang out from outside the door. Dressed in a black coat and with clown makeup on his face, he appeared, exuding a strong sense of intimidation, and said.

"Judging from your appearance, you don't seem to be here to negotiate; rather, you're planning to kidnap someone."

Upon hearing this, Lu Qi immediately spoke up.

“Corazon, the World Government can agree to your request, but only on the condition that Lord Yan is released. Only then can negotiations continue.”

"is it?"

Corazon shifted his gaze, his calm eyes landing on Yann.

After all, according to the original plan, the negotiations would have been delayed until at least the next day, and this scene would never have happened.

Therefore, Corazon was unsure how to make a decision.

Seeing this, Yann winked subtly in response to Corazon.

"it is good!"

Having received Yann's affirmation, Corazon arrogantly replied, "I can agree to that, if the World Government's conditions are satisfactory, it's not a problem."

At that moment, Yann took two steps forward, past Lucci, and questioned, "Corazon, you bastard, would you really betray Hueco Mundo so easily?"

To everyone's surprise, Corazon answered without any hesitation, "Betrayal of Hueco Mundo? Are you kidding me?"

"Ha, then do you think there's any point in continuing the talks? Do you think the World Government's conditions are just to ransom me?"

After a pause, Yann continued.

"That document is also in your hands. You should know very well that if you want to get those conditions, your most basic contribution, besides joining the 'Seven Warlords of the Sea,' is to reveal information about the Hueco Mundo organization. Isn't that the same as betraying the Hueco Mundo organization?"

Suddenly, Corazon's mouth, painted with clown makeup, parted slightly and he smiled.

"Hahaha, when did you come to the idea that Hueco Mundo is an enemy of the World Government? You're too arrogant, far too haughty."

The sheer amount of information conveyed in those words stunned not only Gion and Lucci present, but also the other Don Quixote family executives.

The Five Elders, who had been monitoring the situation through the Den Den Mushi on Lucci's body, exchanged bewildered glances.

"What do you mean? Arrogance?" Just as the Five Elders were filled with doubt, Yann asked in response.

"That's right, I was mocking the arrogance of your World Government and Navy. I couldn't help but laugh when I saw the bounty poster for the Lord of Hueco Mundo."

Corazon burst into laughter, like a clown discovering that the other was the real clown, and asked, "What kind of arrogance and haughtiness could produce such a misconception?"

"Corazon!"

"So, weren't the ones who initially stood against the World Government and destroyed the Holy Land Mary Geoise the Hueco Mundo organization? Aren't they the Lord of Hueco Mundo?" Yann questioned, enunciating each word clearly.

"Hahaha……"

Corazon slowly stopped laughing, wiped away the tears that had come from the corners of his eyes, and said.

"That... is just a misunderstanding. It's like the World Government wanted to eliminate a pirate, but accidentally caused a little damage to a kingdom in the North Blue. Do you think the World Government wanted to destroy that small kingdom, or that it regarded that small kingdom as an enemy and stood on the opposite side?"

"Too arrogant and conceited, ahahaha..."

Finally, Corazon couldn't help but laugh again and said.

"What's most ridiculous is that the little kingdom even went so far as to issue a bounty on the World Government."

[Chapter 210: More Money Required]

In an instant, these unprecedented words not only shocked Gion, Lucci, and the Donquixote Family executives present, but even the Five Elders' faces turned extremely ugly.

What do you mean?

What is the World Government, in the face of Hueco Mundo, compared to?

The World Government rules and reigns supreme over this ocean!

Corazon's laughter gradually subsided, and he simply summarized.

"In short, your vision is limited to this ocean, but to the Lord of Hueco Mundo, this ocean is just an ocean; his vision extends far beyond that."

These words puzzled the others in the cell, but the Five Elders' expressions changed drastically as they understood the implied meaning.

However, the hidden meaning within it is a taboo among taboos for the people of this sea, and a secret that should never be known.

This taboo and secret is something even ordinary members of the Celestial Dragons wouldn't know!

Even for Corazon, a former Celestial Dragon, this was still a realm he could hardly reach, so...

"The Hueco Mundo organization may be even more terrifying than we imagine!"

"No, perhaps this matter is no longer just about the ocean."

"Unbelievable, absolutely unbelievable..."

"It seems we should report this matter to Lord Im for a decision."

"Don't rush into conclusions. Let's hear more."

While the Five Elders were discussing amongst themselves, Yorn continued to press Corazon, asking, "What do you mean? Corazon, don't try to be mysterious here."

"It's not meant to be mysterious, it's just stating the facts," Corazon said, shrugging.

"So how did you join Hueco Mundo?" Yone pressed.

'Is this one of the pieces of intelligence I have to give up?' Corazon asked rhetorically.

"That's right! All the information you have about Hueco Mundo is what you have to give up."

Despite being handcuffed with sea stone handcuffs, Arn questioned them relentlessly, fully demonstrating the indomitable spirit of a naval officer.

"The Hueco Mundo organization is the one I swear to serve to the death..."

Corazon's expression turned serious, and after a slight pause, he said, "I can agree, but it'll cost more!"

Immediately, Corazon pulled out a bounty poster for the Lord of Hueco Mundo from his pocket and said, "The reward for providing relevant information needs to be paid separately, a little cheaper per piece of information... two billion Berries."

The astronomical price immediately stunned everyone present.

Keep in mind that even if Corazon broke into the Holy Land of Mary Geoise to free the slaves and fought a fierce battle with Cyborg Kong to escape unscathed, his bounty was only a little over one billion Berries.

Two billion Berries—even if the entire Don Quixote family were handed over to the Navy for a bounty, it wouldn't be worth that much.

And this is just one piece of intelligence.

"Yarn roared, "Corazon, you bastard, you might as well have just robbed us! The World Government promised you billions of Berries, how could you be so greedy?"

“One thing at a time. That was the condition for inviting me to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea, wasn’t it? This is a bounty for information about the Hueco Mundo organization.”

After a pause, Corazon added, "Oh, right, that last one counts too, that's already two billion. If you want to know more about Hueco Mundo, such as how I joined Hueco Mundo, its members, its capabilities, etc., you'll need to pay extra."

"Are you even human, you bastard?"

Ya'en, looking furious, said, "What do you need so much money for?"

Corazon raised an eyebrow and said, "No money? Since you can't make the decision, then there's nothing to talk about..."

Just then, the Five Elders, who had been eavesdropping through the Den Den Mushi, could no longer contain themselves and directly dialed the Den Den Mushi that was in contact with Lucci.

"Bru bru~"

As Lucci quickly connected the Den Den Mushi, the voice of the blond Five Elders came through it.

"This time, Major General Yan is the representative of the World Government. One message is worth two billion Berries. Major General Yan can decide for himself whether he has that value."

Immediately afterward, before Yann could even speak, the Den Den Mushi was disconnected, showcasing the mystery and majesty of the Five Elders.

And Yann almost couldn't help but grin as well.

Things went much more smoothly than Y'en had imagined. The Five Elders, confident in their status, indeed showed no intention of communicating directly with Corazon, instead leaving the decision-making power to Y'en.

However, this also meant that the Five Elders were indeed listening in or monitoring the whole process, which made Yann even more alert, and he spoke to Corazon with a complicated expression.

"Damn Corazon, I hope the information you've provided is worth two billion Berries."

Corazon grinned and let out a series of laughs as he spoke.

"Hehehe, very good. Since you are willing to exchange money, then I will naturally not let you down. What is your second question? Go ahead and ask."

Yone composed himself and asked, "How did you join Hueco Mundo in the first place?"

“That’s fate, that’s destiny,” Corazon said with amusement.

"Corazon, don't try to be vague with me. Do you really think you can get two billion Berries without my approval?" Yann shouted righteously.

"That's just how it is..."

Corazon shrugged and said.

"When I witnessed you kill your brother with your own hands, I was filled with endless loneliness and resentment. In the meantime, I vaguely heard an ancient and ancient voice in my heart."

"What did you say?" Yann pressed.

“I didn’t hear you clearly. Then, in an instant, I arrived in a space that seemed to be made up of countless stars, where the Lord of Hueco Mundo was sitting on his throne,” Corazon replied.

"The Lord of Hueco Mundo?"

Arn's tone betrayed a hint of shock, then he eagerly pressed for an answer. "What does he look like?"

"Add another two billion to the topic of Hueco Mundo," Corazon added.

Immediately, Yann's face turned ugly. After hesitating for a moment, he bargained, "This isn't a separate issue, but rather a detail from your previous question. At most, one billion."

"it is good……"

Corazon readily agreed, then spoke with reverence.

"I can't see him clearly because he's shrouded in a layer of black mist; or rather, I might be able to see him clearly, but my brain can't comprehend or remember his appearance, so in my eyes, the Lord of Hueco Mundo is always shrouded in black mist."

"Afterwards, the Lord of Hueco Mundo briefly commented with the word 'interesting' before bestowing upon me a power called 'Holy Crying Mantis'."

[Chapter 211. Substitutes]

As Corazon finished speaking, the entire cell and the power structure in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise fell into a moment of silence, clearly digesting the massive amount of information he had just delivered.

After a long pause, Yone continued, "Then what is the purpose of the Hueco Mundo organization?"

Corazon held up two fingers and said, "Two billion!"