"D-Devil Fruit... auction?" Caesar stared in shock. "You want to... use my technology for producing artificial Devil Fruits to hold an auction?"
Hiko nodded. "That's right. Devil Fruits are among the most valuable items in this world. If we put them up for auction, they'll definitely fetch a good price."
Caesar frowned, asking in confusion, "But... if there are too many Devil Fruits and too many are auctioned off, they might not be worth as much."
Hiko revealed an inscrutable smile. That smile made Caesar's legs go weak, and he nearly collapsed onto the ground.
"You're right. If there are too many, they won't be valuable." Ignoring the ever-anxious Caesar, Hiko continued forward. "So first, we'll make some major moves to raise the value of Devil Fruits. Then we'll launch the Devil Fruit auction event, auctioning one every ten days. That way, we can maintain both the hype and the rarity of Devil Fruits."
Jinbe and Caesar, following behind Hiko, both brightened.
It was an excellent idea. One Devil Fruit every ten days meant only a little over thirty a year, not a large number. At that pace, many wealthy people eager to acquire Devil Fruits would linger in Dressrosa, driving Dressrosa's economy and helping it recover rapidly.
After all, so many people in this world wanted Devil Fruits, but only one person could obtain one every ten days. Everyone else would either leave or remain on the island to wait for the next auction event.
This would invisibly attract tycoons from all over the world to come and spend money, playing a crucial role in restoring Dressrosa's strength.
"This idea is incredible!" Caesar's excited eyes practically sparkled. "Why hadn't this genius thought of such a brilliant idea?"
"Hmph." Hiko chuckled softly. "That's why you can forget about surviving without