Classic Auction and the Gold-Gold Fruit! Bear's Resolve

Hachinosu Island.

The residence of Ian, one of the Four Emperors, Ian of the Scorched Sky.

According to recent rumors circulating in the New World, Ian recently had a fierce battle with Kaido in Wano Country, and then left Wano Country with one-third of the Beast Pirates.

Four Emperors, now there really are four emperors.

People were talking about it.

However, everyone only dared to discuss it in private, as the emperor's authority was completely beyond their ability to resist.

Hachinosu Island wasn't affected much; in fact, even more pirates gathered there.

After all, if the rumors were true, the young emperor would really have to start his own business, which would be the perfect opportunity for him to rise to power.

Of course, Ian had no interest in these swarming pirates.

It's not that we don't need manpower, it's just that there aren't any decent people among them; they're all just small fry. What's the point of caring?

On the contrary, as Ian gained more control over the waters around Hachinosu Island, the pirates gathered Hachinosu Island began to cause Ian trouble.

As everyone knows, pirates do not engage in production. Small-time pirates are different from big-time pirates who can collect protection money at will. Their wealth generally comes from plundering, making them clear-cut disruptors of order.

That's really annoying.

Yes, Ian is one of the most powerful pirates in the world, but he hates pirates.

As the old saying goes...

Bad people wish the world were full of good people.

That's why they say competitors are enemies; the real hatred comes from among competitors.

It's time to clean up these pirates on the island.

In his office on the top floor of the Skull Building, Ian lay on a large office chair, lost in thought.

Those pirates who settled on Hachinosu Island and switched to trading are another matter, but those pirates who used Hachinosu Island as a temporary base and made a living by plundering cannot be allowed to stay.

The problem is that these pirates happen to be the main component of Hachinosu Island.

Taking them down would be easy; Enel could handle it in a few hours at most.

But after they're all gone, who will fill the population gap on the island?

Are you planning to immigrate?

As Ian was pondering this, an explosion suddenly rang out from the harbor.

"Ah?"

Ian raised an eyebrow in surprise.

Has the navy attacked?

His Observation Haki swept across the harbor in an instant, and his expression immediately turned strange.

"There are plenty of guys like that everywhere."

Port.

A pirate ship crashed in, and before it had even come to a complete stop, a group of pirates had already jumped off.

The leader was a middle-aged man with a thick beard, dressed in a stereotypical captain's coat and bicorn hat, holding a knife in one hand and a gun in the other, looking almost like he was cosplaying Roger.

"Ian of the Scorched Sky! Get the hell out here!"

The middle-aged man laughed loudly, "He's just a brat! What makes him think he's an emperor!"

"Once I've killed you, I'll be the master of this island!"

For a moment, the entire Hachinosu Island fell silent.

Countless eyes were fixed on the group of pirates on the dock.

Then they began to whisper among themselves.

"Where did this madman come from?"

"I have absolutely no recollection of him. Who is this unknown powerhouse?"

"I know him! Raider Siss with a bounty of 116 million Beli! He was always active in Paradise! Now he's in the New World?"

"One hundred million?"

The pirates fell silent for a moment.

Lord Ian's bounty is three billion.

How dare this guy do that?

"Ian of the Scorched Sky, get the hell out here!!"

The notorious pirate Sith, with a bounty of over 100 million, led his crew in a roaring charge towards Hachinosu Island.

"Heh heh, are you guys planning to make a move against Boss Ian?"

A heavy shadow suddenly fell over the Sith.

The great pirate Sith was taken aback, then looked up in surprise, his pupils suddenly contracting.

A creature that looked like a hybrid of a human and a lion crouched beside him, with a mane around its neck and fine brown fur covering its body.

His appearance was already quite striking.

But what's even more astonishing is his physique.

Even when squatting, it looks like a small mountain!

"Huge, huge--"

Sith's cheek muscles trembled. "Giants!!"

"Hehehe,"

The giant Emon grinned and said, "Hello, pirates!"

The massive axe crashed down on him. The notorious pirate Sith, with a bounty of over 100 million, didn't even have a chance to utter a second word before being smashed into a bloody pulp by the axe that came crashing down on his head.

The pirates under Sith's command, who had been howling, instantly froze.

All ambitions and grand plans were brought to a standstill after that one blow.

After a brief silence, the pirates cried out and fled.

"Hehe! How could we let you guys get away!"

Emon swung his battle axe with force, cleaving some of the pirates running behind him in half.

Then he stood up, caught up with the fleeing pirates in a few steps, and smashed them all into mincemeat with just a few axe blows.

Near the port, the pirates who witnessed everything fell silent.

Even when giants possess Devil Fruit abilities, the power they can unleash is still terrifying.

There were thirty of these terrifying giants on the island!

Inside the office, Ian's smile remained unchanged.

There are indeed countless arrogant and ignorant people like this on this vast ocean.

Just because you're the emperor doesn't mean I should be afraid of you.

Too many madmen harbor this kind of thinking.

The evaluation is nonsensical.

It's decided.

Whether they're knowledgeable or not, we have to get rid of them.

Once all the factories in the Hachinosu Island waters are completed, let's throw all the pirates on the island in there as laborers.

How do you say "labor reform"?

In a way, they've made a contribution to the world.

As for the vacant population on Hachinosu Island, let them immigrate.

Brub brub brub.

The Den Den Mushi suddenly rang, surprising Ian. Could it be that Dragon had already arrived in the Whole Cake Island Zone and begun his operation?

Ian picked up the Den Den Mushi and answered, "It's me."

"Hahaha! Ian! I have some good news for you!"

Morgans's cheerful voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"Oh?"

Ian raised an eyebrow. "Is there any news about the Devil Fruit I asked you to find?"

"Hahaha! As expected of Lord Ian! He guessed it right away!"

Morgans chuckled and said, "Several bigwigs from the Underworld are going to hold a joint auction on Cilip Island in two weeks! I heard there are quite a few Devil Fruit up for auction!"

An auction?

Ian confirmed with Morgans, word by word.

"Yes,"

Mogos said, "It's almost a tradition, it's held every year, and a lot of goods that can't be sold openly end up at these auctions."

Auction.

What a classic storyline.

Old-school male-oriented videos can't exist without auctions, just like the 3D video genre can't exist without Jerusalem.

Ian truly hadn't expected to encounter such a classic plot.

However, it seems there's no need to go there at all.

After all, given his current status in the underworld, if he were to send any of his subordinates there, those so-called Underworld tycoons would have to treat them like their own fathers.

Even if you take whatever you want from them, would they dare to say no?

Underground tycoon?

Ha, it sounds nice, but if you think about it for a second, you'll realize that anyone who can thrive in the world above ground would never willingly burrow underground.

They're just a bunch of losers.

"So what,"

Ian asked casually, "What kind of Devil Fruit are being auctioned?"

"It's said there are quite a few, but the organizers only disclosed one,"

Morgans said, "The Paramecia Gold-Gold Fruit."

"Um?"

Ian's nonchalant expression vanished instantly. "You mean, the Gold-Gold Fruit?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"No,"

Ian smiled. "I just think this Devil Fruit is quite interesting."

If it's the Gold-Gold Fruit, then I remember.

The auction hosted by your good friend Doflamingo, right?

They brought out the Gold-Gold Fruit to attract customers, but they didn't actually intend to auction it off.

Unfortunately, someone stole the fruit.

That guy's name is Gilder Tesoro.

Known as the Gild Tesoro, he was the richest man in the world in the movie, once controlling 20% of the world's Beli, making him the world's richest man in the true sense. The wealth that Ian held was insignificant compared to him.

That sounds pretty interesting.

The days spent dealing with various matters on Hachinosu Island were quite boring. Apart from helping Yamato and Hancock train, their daily routine consisted of processing documents.

I'm so bored I'm going crazy.

It's good to go out and have some fun.

Tesoro is a top-tier business genius. The Gold-Gold Fruit can only control gold, not create gold out of thin air! His wealth is all earned through his intellect.

Wouldn't it be a shame not to get in touch with such a top-tier manager?

"Two weeks later, on Cilip Island, right?"

Ian chuckled and said, "I'll be there on time."

"Ah?"

Morgans was genuinely taken aback. "Are you going there yourself?"

What merit did that auction possess to warrant the presence of an emperor?

In his opinion, wouldn't it have been easier for Ian to just send anyone?

"Isn't that possible?"

Ian countered with a question.

Of course not.

Morgans quickly replied, "Hehehe, it'll be even more fun if you come in person! I'll go too!"

"Whatever you want."

Ian said casually.

After ending his call with Morgans, Ian began to ponder.

Who should we bring along?

While Ian was deep in thought, Dressrosa...

On one side of the city, the former farmland has been replaced by a spacious manor.

Nowadays, everyone in this country knows that this manor is the residence of the Donquixote Family, and no one dares to approach it under normal circumstances.

Even legal pirates are still pirates, and that's scary.

"Doflamingo!"

Inside the manor, a group of the Donquixote Family were already packing their luggage. The men, their bodies sticky and resembling they were made of snot, Trebol, "Are you sure there won't be any problems? The Gold-Gold Fruit is incredibly precious. Once the news gets out, there will be countless people coveting it."

"Fufufufu, so,"

Doflamingo, still impeccably dressed, wore a red suit.

His golden hair stood up wildly, held in place by hair wax, making him look like a Super Saiyan.

"Didn't I already go there?"

Doflamingo chuckled, his tone dripping with disdain, "All those who don't behave, I'll tear them to shreds."

"Oh well."

Trebol was actually a little worried.

Only after suffering a brutal beating can one truly feel their own powerlessness.

Ian's single sentence forced them to abandon their plan to conquer Dressrosa.

Trebol had always believed that Doflamingo was the only candidate to become the Pirate King.

However, after witnessing how terrifying Ian was, he realized that compared to a true gifted individual, compared to a true monster, Doflamingo was far inferior.

Doflamingo was brimming with confidence at this moment.

But what if, at the next auction, it was an emperor who sent someone?

Are they capable of resistance?

Could it be that they don't actually intend to sell the Gold-Gold Fruit, but only use it to attract customers?

In any case, the Donquixote Family began to take action.

Trebol's concerns were entirely correct.

Indeed, someone is already watching them.

Some corner of the New World.

"Lord Tesoro,"

A group of people huddled together and whispered, "Are we really going to cause trouble at that auction? The auction is being hosted by the underground giants of the New World!"

"Gold-Gold Fruit!"

The leader, a man with green hair, had an excited glint in his eyes. "There couldn't be Devil Fruit more suitable for me!"

"No matter what, I must get it!"

Time will come later.

The Whole Cake Island's Ocean.

Whole Cake Island.

On the top of the castle in the center of the island, under a parasol, Charlotte Linlin was happily enjoying afternoon tea.

"Um?"

Charlotte Linlin, who was happily enjoying her dessert, suddenly frowned.

A breeze blew down from high above.

"You bastard!"

The World's Strongest woman instantly roared, "You dare to hide in front of me?"

"I apologize, BIG MOM, please forgive my intrusion."

The wind and clouds coalesced into the shape of Dragon, his dark green cloak fluttering gently as he bowed slightly to Charlotte Linlin.

"Um?"

Charlotte Linlin wondered if she was seeing things. "The Rebel Dragon? The commander of the Revolutionary Army? What are you doing here?"

Aunt Linlin really couldn't understand it.

The Charlotte Family and the Revolutionary Army have never crossed paths before, so why is this guy suddenly appearing in front of her?

"We need your help with something."

"Dragon said seriously."

"Ha?"

Aunt Linlin began to doubt whether she had misheard.

However, what about us?

Whoosh!

A figure suddenly descended from the sky and landed beside Dragon.

Tall and imposing, like a small giant, a high-ranking officer in the Revolutionary Army, Bartholomew Kuma makes his appearance.

"Oh?"

Aunt Linlin recalled for a moment, "Was that the little brat from God Valley? He's grown so much!"

She remembered that Kaido had stolen the Azure Dragon Fruit from this kid and his friends.

"BIG MOM,"

The bear pleaded earnestly, "Could you ask your daughter, Charlotte Brulee, to do us a favor?"

"Brulee?"

Aunt Linlin frowned.

How did they know about Brulee?

"She's Paramecia Mirror-Mirror Devil Fruit User, right? She can freely travel through mirrored spaces."

The bear unconsciously clenched its fists, its face filled with hope. "Could she help us? I need to save the person I love most!"

Charlotte Linlin's lips curled into a smile.

She enjoys doing business with people, especially those who have urgent needs.

"So,"

Aunt Linlin smiled and asked, "What can you give me?"

The bear paused for a moment.

He took a deep breath and then said,

"I've heard that the Whole Cake Island has been absorbing members from various races."

"I,"

"They are descendants of the Bakalya Tribe!"

Aunt Linlin's eyes lit up instantly.

"Mama, Mama! You've really given me a deal I can't refuse!"

"So, how do you plan to pass on the Bakalya Tribe bloodline to your mother?"

Bear said seriously, "I can leave the Revolutionary Army and join the Charlotte Family."

He had made up his mind.

Dragon didn't say anything; a man has made up his mind, and he had nothing more to say.

But.

"Mama, Mama!"

Aunt Linlin laughed heartily, "Rather than having you join, I'd much rather have a child from my own Bakalya Tribe!"

"Alright then, I won't ask you to marry me. I'll just agree to your request if you get me pregnant!"

What difference is there between a man whose body is in Cao Cao's camp but whose heart is with Liu Bei and a child who belongs to her?

Dragon's expression instantly turned strange.

Charlotte Linlin is over fifty years old, isn't she? Can she still have children?

He couldn't resist going to see the bear.

To be honest, he felt this offer was much easier than getting Xiong to join the Charlotte Family.

The bear's eyes were somewhat dazed, and its face suddenly turned a little rosy.

"Ouch,"

Aunt Linlin exclaimed in surprise, "Are you blushing? It seems you don't understand anything!"

"Mama, Mama! But I like innocent men. Come on, let me help you become a real adult!"

"Didn't you say you wanted to save the person you love most? You don't want anything to happen to her, do you?"

Ginny!

The bear took a deep breath and finally revealed a resolute look in its eyes.

"Okay! I agree!"

Ginny, I'd do anything to save you!

That's the vibe!

This chapter is inspired by book friend "Xianxian Shura", a genius!