A long silence fell over the Den Den Mushi again. After a while, there was a click, but no one spoke; the call was simply hung up. Uchiha Hiko sneered and tossed the Den Den Mushi back onto Niji.
Seeing the cold smile on Hiko's face, everyone aboard the ship trembled inwardly. If Germa's people had not suddenly appeared to cause trouble, they would never have truly understood the face of this rising newcomer.
Facing Uchiha Hiko—a man infamous for his brutality and surrounded by hostility from several major powers—he had casually, with a mere gesture, severely wounded Germa's commander, then humiliated and enraged the terrifying force known as Germa.
They simply did not dare imagine what Uchiha Hiko would not dare to do now.
Yet when Uchiha Hiko turned around and faced Niji's disdainful expression, he immediately adopted a humble and courteous manner. "This auction has concluded successfully. Thank you all for your support! This is my first time hosting such an event, and I may have been lacking in etiquette. Please do not take offense!"
"Not at all, not at all!" The guests all responded politely. From the start of the auction after boarding the ship, to Niji causing trouble, to Uchiha Hiko settling the matter, the entire process had taken less than half an hour. Though it had its twists and turns, for some people who had come purely to show off, it really had not been exciting enough.
"But that's all right!" Hiko changed the subject with a smile. "The Devil Fruits auctioned this time were merely ordinary goods. But in future auctions, not only will there be many more treasures, the finale Devil Fruits definitely will not be commonplace! Let me reveal something to you: I have a rare treasure in my possession!"
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