As a Marine, It Was Only Reasonable for Me to Charge You Twenty Billion!

Upon hearing Ortolan's words, Shakky chuckled awkwardly, a little embarrassed, and said, "Haha, buddy, that's a bit too formal of you..."

Ortolan walked to a stone pier at the port and sat down before saying, "So, you just want to connect with me, and there's nothing else you need my help with?"

Hearing this, Shakky felt somewhat helpless. After composing himself slightly, he said, "Alright, we do have some things on our end, and we're hoping to get your help..."

"Two hundred billion," Ortolan immediately replied.

Shakky?

After a brief moment of bewilderment, Shakky asked in a surprised tone, "I haven't even told you what kind of favor you're asking for, and you already want 20 billion Beli?"

"Hey, you two, one is the former captain of the Kuja Pirates, and the other is the Pirate King's henchman, Pluton Silvers Rayleigh. You're both notorious Great Pirate. Last time we met, I didn't arrest you, which was already a big favor, wasn't it? I said I wouldn't bother you anymore, and I didn't break my promise, did I? Now, as Marines, you two pirates are begging me for a favor. Is it too much for me to accept some money?" Ortolan said righteously.

Then, before Shakky could speak, Ortolan added, "As Marines, if I were to help you pirates, it would be a serious violation of our Marines discipline and regulations, and it would also severely damage my sense of justice. After that, I would face inner torment and a full-blown interrogation. I wouldn't be able to convince myself otherwise without 20 billion..."

"You should be the boss of this Shakky's Rip-off Bar of mine..." Shakky said through gritted teeth after a moment of silence.

"This little bit of money, Mrs. Shakky probably wouldn't even care about it, right?" Ortolan teased with a smile.

Shakky had been extorting money in the Sabaody Archipelago for so many years, running an intelligence business, and was once a Great Pirate. How could she not have some wealth? Two hundred billion was not a small amount for her, but it certainly wasn't a crippling blow. She was just a little annoyed.

There was silence on the other end of the Den Den Mushi. Ortolan, unperturbed, calmly said, "Why don't you think about it some more... and contact me when you've made up your mind..."

After saying that, Ortolan prepared to hang up the Den Den Mushi.

But just then, Boss Shakky spoke up, "Two hundred billion isn't out of the question, but I can't just agree to it casually. You have to listen to my demands first. If you can really help us find out the information or solve this problem, then I'll have Old Rayleigh personally deliver the two hundred billion to your G-5!"

Ortolan calmly took out a cigarette from his pocket, put it in his mouth, and with a flash of electricity, lit it. He slowly exhaled a puff of smoke, then smiled and said, "Boss Shakky, you also have some connections in the dark world. I, Ortolan, aside from anything else, you should know very well about my reputation in business, right?"

"That's why I came to you, isn't it?" Shakky said with a smile.

Indeed, Ortolan has many flaws. He likes to make exorbitant demands, extort money, exploit slaves, and commit all sorts of evil deeds. He doesn't seem like a righteous Marines at all.

But anyone who has worked with him knows that he is a man who never delays in doing business and has an excellent reputation in business!

"Then tell me..." Ortolan raised an eyebrow and said, "Is there anything you need my help with?"

Upon hearing this, Shakky didn't delay any longer and said softly, "You know my identity, so you naturally know that I came from Amazon Lily. This matter is related to Amazon Lily..."

Upon hearing this, Ortolan immediately realized that, most likely, Boa Hancock had disappeared!

As expected, after Ortolan exhaled another puff of smoke, Shakky continued, "To be honest, our Amazon Lily Imperial heir has disappeared on Amazon Lily. According to the investigation, she was captured by a passing slave-hunting team. However, we haven't found any relevant clues since then. We've heard that Vice Admiral Bane has considerable connections in the Dark Realm and is very influential within the Dark Realm's government. You must be a well-informed person, so we'd like to ask for your help to ascertain the current situation and whereabouts of our Amazon Lily Imperial heir..."

Ortolan responded without saying anything more.

The Shakky Shaki continued to recount the situation, explaining that the Amazon Lily Imperial heir consisted of three sisters named Boa Hancock, Boa Sandersonia, and Boa Marigold.

Hancock is the eldest sister, only ten years old this year. She is exceptionally talented and was recently appointed by the Emperor of Amazon Lily as the successor to the next Emperor.

Shakky gave the information, but it wasn't very detailed. Ortolan already knew what he should know, so he just occasionally chimed in with a comment, without being too surprised.

After finishing his explanation, Shakky asked, "I want to ascertain her location and situation. Can you offer any assistance?"

"I can't guarantee anything... just wait for my news." Ortolan replied casually, then hung up the Den Den Mushi.

On the Sabaody Archipelago, Shakky looked at the Den Den Mushi in her hand that had been disconnected, then looked up at Gloriosa, and finally asked Rayleigh, "Do you think he can do it?"

"Whether it works or not, it's still an attempt... We don't have a better way, do we?" Rayleigh took a swig of wine and shook his head.

On the other side, after hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Ortolan quickly called Doflamingo.

At this moment, Doflamingo was happily eating hot pot and singing in Dressrosa when he saw Ortolan calling via Den Den Den Mushi. He immediately jumped up and asked Trebol beside him, "How's the 30 billion Belly I asked you to send to G-5 going?"

"It has already set off with the previous shipment. With Diamante personally escorting it, plus the deterrent effect of our flag and G-5, there shouldn't be any problems," Trebol replied quickly in his characteristic sticky, mushy tone.

Doflamingo breathed a sigh of relief, then composed himself and answered the Den Den Mushi with a smile, "Fufufufufufu, Vice Admiral Bane, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Hahahaha..." Ortolan greeted him with a loud laugh before speaking, "Dover, I have something to ask you..."

Upon hearing this, Doflamingo breathed a sigh of relief. At least this time it wasn't someone borrowing money. After all, even the Donquixote Family, with its vast wealth, couldn't afford to have money borrowed and never returned!

As long as it wasn't about borrowing money, Doflamingo was in a good mood, so he replied with a smile, "What is it?"

"If I remember correctly, does your Donquixote Family also engage in some slave-related business?" Ortolan asked casually.

In the novel, the Donquixote Family is indeed involved in these matters, right? And on the Sabaody Archipelago, there's even a 'Job Agency' that supports them.

When Doflamingo heard this, he thought that Ortolan was trying to recruit him. Although he did have a slave-related collaboration with Ortolan, those were pirates imported by Impel Down, who had no human rights and could be harmed however they wanted.

However, Ortolan is, after all, a high-ranking member of the Marines. Doflamingo also has some intention to cleanse the Navy. What if this slavery intention makes the high-ranking members of the Marines unhappy?

Therefore, Doflamingo immediately replied, "That's all ancient history, Vice Admiral Bane. Back in the North Blue, I was young and impetuous, not knowing what I could and couldn't do, so I got involved in some slave-related activities. But since I was inspired by you and joined this banner of justice, I haven't done anything like that again. Our Donquixote Family's main business now is smuggling and middlemen..."

Seeing that Doflamingo was about to explain, Ortolan quickly said, "You misunderstood. I'm not here to settle old scores. I just wanted to ask you about those slave-hunting teams you know recently. Have they captured anyone from South Calm Belt Amazon? Could you find out for me? It's a group of three sisters..."

Doflamingo breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; it turned out they weren't here to settle old scores. He immediately agreed, saying, "I have many connections in this area. I'll inquire for you right away and definitely find the person..."

"That will be troublesome," Ortolan replied with a smile.

He knew that the three Hancock sisters would eventually be sent to Mary Geoise, but that was just something he had imagined. Now, the world had changed a lot because of his involvement. For example, Doflamingo was no longer willing to be a slave. Who knows what unexpected effects might occur?

Who knows, maybe the three Hancock sisters weren't ultimately sent to Mary Geoise?

Therefore, on the one hand, he was considering the original plan, and on the other hand, he also planned to start by dealing with Doflamingo to see if he could handle things.

However, there was still one thing he was worried about, which was... if he intervened and changed the fate of the three Hancock sisters, would Hancock still be able to obtain the Paramecia type - Mero Mero no Mi that was so perfectly suited to her?