Golden City, the Giant Ship Grantesoro

Two weeks later, in Gran Tesoro, the world's largest entertainment city.

Golden Emperor Gild Tesoro received the news that Doflamingo had arrived and was preparing to discuss a business deal with him.

Gild Tesoro wouldn't even give a second glance to anyone else, but Doflamingo is different. He's not only a Shichibukai, but also one of the underground emperors of the New World. Most importantly, he knows Celestial Dragons identity. In fact, the Donquixote Family had been working on this deal for a long time... and had already colluded with him.

The problem is that Gild Tesoro doesn't care about ordinary business because he's not short of money.

Gran Tesoro, a nation built around super-massive ships, is not only an independent country recognized by the World Government but also a demilitarized zone. Here, neither One Piece nor marines, including the Celestial Dragons ... are allowed to act. To a certain extent, even the World Government has to defer to it. His ability to reach this point, besides his years of effort, is largely due to his appeasement of the Celestial Dragons ... In fact, his business is very similar to Doflamingo's, except one provides the Celestial Dragons with a continuous supply of slaves, while the other creates an entertainment world, giving the Celestial Dragons, who are unwilling to remain confined to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, a place for enjoyment.

Celestial Dragons are creatures that simply cannot stay still. In order to satisfy their various desires, they will do everything they can to find them.

For example, this country has the largest casino in the world... as well as various shows and entertainment programs.

To put it bluntly, the Celestial Dragons don't want this place to be damaged in any way, as it would spoil their fun and deprive them of a place to go.

That's why Gran Tesoro has his current status and special treatment.

Everyone here is treated equally.

As for Gild Tesoro, known as the Golden Emperor, he is an awakened user of the Paramecia-type Gold-Gold Fruit, which he stole from Doflamingo. From this perspective alone, he seems to owe Doflamingo a favor. Of course, from the very beginning of Gran Tesoro's development, the two were fixed partners. Without Doflamingo's help, he wouldn't have achieved what he has today, so their relationship is very strong.

Naturally, given Doflamingo's personality, he was 'hunted down' quite a bit after his Devil Fruit was stolen in the early days... But once he gained a certain level of strength, Doflamingo had no choice but to accept reality.

Currently, Gild Tesoro controls 20% of the world's Beli, and the daily cash flow in Gran Tesoro is an astronomical figure that is unimaginable... Taking all of the above into account, with the backing of the World Government, the connections of the Celestial Dragons, and the fact that he almost controls the entire world's economy, with countless industries involved, and being a Devil Fruit user who has awakened his power... Although he is not one of the Yonko in the New World, his power is still quite terrifying.

Few can challenge his position.

Under the cover of night, the 'Gran Tesoro' is illuminated by neon lights.

Doflamingo, accompanied by several family members, met Gild Tesoro in a magnificent and extremely luxurious hall.

The latter sat on a large sofa, surrounded by beautiful women on both sides.

At the table sat a Shanks woman sipping red wine, her gaze undisguised as she scrutinized Doflamingo and his companions.

It was Gild Tesoro's partner, Baccarat, the user of the Lucky-Lucky Fruit.

Mr. Tanaka, who had brought Doflamingo all the way here, walked back to his boss's side.

"Fufufu... Gild Tesoro, it's been a while, hasn't it?"

"You're getting more and more arrogant these days. It's not easy to even see you."

Doflamingo stretched out his hands and laughed exaggeratedly.

"I'm very busy..."

Gild Tesoro raised a hand to smooth his slicked-back green hair, his hands adorned with glittering gold rings, and gave a playful smile. Then his smile faded, and he became somewhat serious... seemingly unwilling to see Doflamingo, even though the two had known each other for many years, and the latter had come with business.

However, it must be said that in some people's eyes, Dover is 'notorious'... one must be extremely careful when dealing with him.

This person eats bones without spitting out the bits.

As if oblivious to the slightest hint of disdain in Gild Tesoro's expression, Dover stepped forward, intending to have a closer conversation.

This time, only Trebol, Lao G, and Diamante accompanied him aboard the giant ship Grantesoro. Some of the remaining family members stayed in Dressrosa, while others were waiting in their guest rooms for news.

Dover knew Gild Tesoro well; the guy was very cautious, and if he brought too many people, he would probably become suspicious.

However, just as he was walking toward Gild Tesoro, the burly man who had been kneeling beside him suddenly reached out his large hand and stopped Dover.

This man was very burly and much taller than ordinary people. Although he wasn't as exaggerated Giants, he was still very intimidating.

Naturally, he was also one of Gild Tesoro's men, the blond, bearded, burly man Dice, who was once a particularly famous wrestler in the underworld... Now he was the casino's bookmaker, responsible for rolling dice in the VIP casino, and his weapon was a huge axe.

"Fufufu..."

Dover gave a gloomy smile.

The veins on his forehead were bulging... he was clearly angry.

How dare a nobody like him stop me?

However, he came with a mission this time, so he couldn't lose his temper immediately.

Thinking of this, he looked up at Gild Tesoro.

The latter raised a finger and waved it, and only then did Dice withdraw his large hand, allowing Doflamingo to approach the Golden Emperor.

It's easy to see that Gild Tesoro, while respecting Doflamingo, is quite arrogant himself.

He certainly had the confidence to back it up.

The Celestial Dragons he knew were all genuine, unlike Doflamingo who had already been 'expelled' from the group.

"There will be a grand performance later, which I will be attending in person, so... let's keep it short."

Gild Tesoro, seeing Doflamingo sit down on the sofa, said, "The Hell Pirates want to become Yonko, but they need a lot of money to build and manage their territory, right?"

"That's right."

"I have plenty of money, and then... you know very well that the Celestial Dragons are my clients. If word gets out that I'm sponsoring the Hell Pirates ... that would be quite bad."

"Gran Tesoro holds a special position in the World Government, so they can't touch you, and you have a good relationship with those Celestial Dragons ... You and I both know them, even if this has angered them... they wouldn't want to destroy all of this in order to enjoy all the entertainment services here."

"And you, as the 'King'... once you leave or disappear, it means that Gran Tesoro will cease to exist. All the systems on this giant ship were created by your own hands. You are deeply bound to this country. No one but you can make this country function properly, so... you have nothing to worry about."

Dover advised.

"But... now that the Whitebeard Pirates have fallen, many forces are plundering the resources left behind by the old man, including you..."

Gild Tesoro took the glass of red wine that Baccarat handed him and slowly swirled it. "Why hasn't God Slayer taken action? With his abilities, wouldn't it be natural for him to take over Whitebeard's territory and become Yonko? The outside world also recognizes him as one of the Yonko. Why isn't he taking action?"

"And... you actually acted as a go-between for them... Joker, are you plotting something?"

"Fufufu... How could this be?"

Dover laughed strangely.

But Gild Tesoro clearly didn't trust him very much.

"Let's get straight to the profits... my share."

"It's very simple. Help the Hell Pirates become Yonko, and afterwards... you'll be in an alliance. With one of the Yonko backing you up, your Gran Tesoro will be even more invincible... Just think about it, on one side you'll have the favor of the Celestial Dragons, and on the other side you'll have the most vicious One Piece in history as your allies... You'll become the only tycoon in the world who dares not even dream of having such a network of connections. You'll have both the Celestial Dragons and the God Slayer on your side. How wonderful is that?"

Dover sighed.

"So... you're saying I'm just paying money for nothing, and all I get in return is 'a connection,' right?"

"To me, it sounds like they're targeting this place if I don't pay up? It's kind of like they're trying to get me to pay protection money..."

"I spent money, but I didn't get any real benefit at all... Joker, are you kidding me?!"

By the end, Gild Tesoro's expression had darkened somewhat.

"Fufufufufu..."