Detective: I'm Sato Miwako's Informant

But Crocodile, being a warmonger, didn't care about any of that; all he wanted was to fight.

However, it was clear that Shiraishi Osamu did not have the concerns he mentioned.

"Don't worry about that, Olvia. I would never do something so foolish."

"With so many powerful individuals on Gran Island now, even if I am incredibly strong, it's impossible for me to defeat so many of them all by myself!"

"I'm not stupid. How many guys are eyeing the Poneglyphs? If I dare to try to snatch them at the auction, I'll immediately become the target of everyone's anger. That would be touching their interests!"

Since Shiraishi Osamu had indicated that he wouldn't do that, Olvia felt relieved.

Chapter 0477: Just to Broaden My Horizons

Osamu Shiraishi's words finally put Olvia at ease; he was genuinely afraid that Shiraishi would do what he suspected.

After following the young pirate for a long time, they finally saw a very magnificent circular building.

"We've arrived. The venue for this auction is just ahead. Did you come with your team?"

It was obvious that the young pirate in front of him did not recognize Shiraishi Osamu "940" and his crew, and thought they were pirates from some powerful force.

Judging from the aura emanating from Shiraishi Xiu and the others, they didn't seem like those unknown individuals; that was the only guess they could make.

After all, if Senior Brother Ruobai's people are famous pirates on the Grand Line, he would definitely know them.

"Brother, we just came here to broaden our horizons, so we're really grateful for your help this time!"

Shiraishi Osamu did not reveal his identity, but dealt with the pirate without ever mentioning the purpose of his trip.

It's important to understand that the historical inscriptions on the stone tablets are something that every faction wants.

If he were to discuss this matter with others at this time, he would likely be seen as a competitor by those powerful forces. He had already made a lot of enemies for himself before the auction even started.

Seeing that Shiraishi Osamu and the others were just there to broaden their horizons, the pirate didn't engage in further conversation with them and entered the auction hall to find his companions.

Just leave a message before going in:

"Then I'll go in first, you guys come in yourselves. I still need to find my companions!"

"It's alright, you go ahead. I'm very grateful to you for this!"

After thanking the young man who had come to the auction, Olvia took Shiraishi Xiu's arm and entered the auction hall.

He naturally knew what Shiraishi Xiu was thinking, so he did not reveal their identities at this time.

The fewer people who know that Shiraishi Osamu is also here, the safer they will be.

After all, Shiraishi Osamu, that restless fellow, now has enemies not only on the World Government's side, but also Big Mom and Kaido as potential adversaries. Those two probably both secretly wish to kill him to vent their hatred.

"Captain Shiraishi, why didn't you reveal our identities to that guy? Is he some kind of powerful person? He doesn't seem like it at all!" Crocodile asked Shiraishi, puzzled.

"Old Sha, you need to understand that you absolutely cannot let others know your purpose or actions when you're out there. Doing so will unknowingly create many powerful enemies for yourself." "Since he doesn't know our identities, it means this is still a good thing!"

Crocodile nodded as if he understood, but he still didn't quite grasp what Shiraishi Osamu meant.

Bai Shixiu could only follow behind the two. They had not reserved a private box in the auction hall, but instead sat down in front of several empty seats in the lobby.

3.9

"Olvia, what kind of guys do you think are sitting in those private boxes upstairs!"

Shiraishi Xiu looked at the impressive private rooms above him and asked Olvia.

As a former naval admiral, Shiraishi Osamu certainly knew who was allowed to sit in those private boxes.

But he was just so incredibly bored that he asked Olvia that question.

Chapter 0478: Auction House

"How would I know? Shouldn't you, General Shiraishi Osamu, be more knowledgeable about this?"

Olvia rolled her eyes at Shiraishi Xiu and replied irritably.

Senior Brother Bai knew he had said the wrong thing again, and could only awkwardly turn his head towards the auction stage.

He stopped talking, because if he continued, he would likely receive another glare from Olvia.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I'm sure many of you have come here today for the same reason, but let me keep you in suspense for now—that treasure will definitely appear at the very end!"

"Our auction will begin in 10 minutes. All 10 guests, please prepare your money and check that your number plates are correct!"

The treasure you are auctioning at the pass is the Poneglyph, and those qualified to know the information contained in the Poneglyph are the most powerful people in the world.

So when he was saying these words, he didn't look at anyone in the hall at all, but instead focused his gaze on the more than 20 private rooms above.

Even if he sells official positions, he doesn't need to know the historical text; the owner of the stone tablet will definitely appear in these private rooms.

I wonder how high a price that historical text will fetch at auction.

He'll need to figure out how to raise the price a bit more later, since he earns more money with each item sold.

The auctioneer's job is to create a lively atmosphere in the auction room and drive up the price of the auctioned items to the highest possible level.

After all, all their income comes from the final transaction price; they only make the most money when the price is snapped up at the highest level.

So now the auctioneer is already calculating how to maximize the value of that historical inscription stone.

After a while, he grinned, probably because he had already come up with a solution.

So he continued speaking:

"Friends, welcome to the Gran Island Special Auction! The reason for holding this auction today is that a very important treasure has appeared in this auction house!"

"My auction certificate number is 9527. As for that very important treasure I just mentioned, I certainly can't tell you what it is right now, but I think many of you already know its purpose!"

"Whoosh!"

A commotion suddenly erupted in the auction hall.

Many of them were unaware that a peerless treasure would appear today, and they were all wondering what that treasure was.

So, for a moment, the noise and discussion of the crowd drowned out the auctioneer's voice on the auction stage.

"Please be quiet, everyone, I haven't finished speaking yet!"

Seeing the guests in the lobby below, the hospital was still making noise. After the 940 seller tapped the gavel a few times, everyone quieted down.

This gave the auctioneer the opportunity to continue speaking.

"I think everyone is very clear about the auction rules of this auction house. To start bidding, you only need to raise the cards you have in hand. Obstructing other people from bidding is absolutely not allowed."

"This auction has always had one of the best reputations in the world, and I will not allow anyone to break this rule!"

"After each bid stops, there are three opportunities to strike the gavel. The item is awarded to the last bidder on the third strike."

Chapter 0479: Cold Spear

The auctioneer kept explaining the auction rules, which everyone already knew.

"The auction is now officially open. I will now introduce the first item!"

As soon as the auctioneer finished speaking, a hot, scantily clad woman walked up carrying a box in both hands.

When the box was placed on the display stand and opened, a long spear was revealed inside.

The tip of the spear was gleaming with silver light, making it clear from a distance that this spear was no ordinary weapon.

"This is a spear called the Cold Spear, which was found by one of our auction house's dancers during a voyage at sea. You can probably tell from the spear's shaft!"

The moment the box was opened, a gust of cold wind swept through the entire auction hall.

This spear truly lives up to its name, so cold and ruthless.

"The Cold Spear can cut through iron like mud, and it can also release a chilling aura, allowing you to unexpectedly slow down or freeze your enemies in battle!"

"Ladies and gentlemen, think about this: if you are fighting someone and its speed drops significantly, and you manage to freeze its body without warning, doesn't that prove that you can attack it at will?"

After he finished speaking, the auctioneer took the spear off the display stand and placed it next to the maid.

The maid's arm began to freeze.

However, he immediately put the wall back on the podium. If it were left like that next to you, the maid would not be able to stand the cold air inside.

"I'm sure everyone has already seen the purpose of this spear. The starting bid is 50 Berries!"

After the auctioneer announced the price, the room erupted in uproar once again.

"As expected of such a treasure, the starting bid is 50. It seems that a small force like ours has no chance of getting it!"

"Five hundred thousand!"

Instantly, a pirate called out its price.

"Five hundred and fifty thousand!"

"Seven hundred and fifty thousand!"

In just a short time, the price had already been raised to as high as 75.

Seeing that fewer and fewer people were bidding in the hall, the auctioneer continued speaking.

"Everyone should think this through carefully. You should all have seen the purpose of this spear just now. It is definitely a powerful weapon in battle!"

"It allows you to defeat your opponent by surprise!"

Sure enough, under his influence, someone else called out a price.

"one million!"

A deep, resonant voice suddenly rang out from the middle of the hall.

Everyone in the hall fell silent upon hearing the sound.

"Wow, a million!"

Immediately, most people's attention turned to the person who had announced 100 million.

Being able to quote a price of 100 million is enough to show that this guy has the confidence to do so, because everyone knows:

If you bid on something but don't have the money to pay, the auction house will cut off your limbs and leave you to fend for yourself (no way).

Sure enough, once the offer of 100 million was made, the competition in the room immediately subsided.

However, this time, no one in the private rooms on the second floor made a bid.

"This customer offered 100 million. Is there anyone offering more than 100 million?"

The auctioneer continued to engage the audience, pausing for a full three seconds after finishing his statement.