Hunter X Hunter: Ascending to Supreme Will
Chapter 568

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In a daze, Gild Tesoro opened his eyes.

He didn't know how long he had been unconscious.

After looking around, I found myself in a prison. The room was dimly lit, and the walls were covered with reliefs of evil faces, which were somewhat eerie and unsettling.

His last conscious thought before losing consciousness was that Douglas Bare had punched the golden giant into One-Punch Man, the terrifying impact crushing his body... He tried to fight back, but ultimately lost all his strength.

"Seastone?"

Gild Tesoro glanced down at the handcuffs on his hands, his expression changing slightly.

Seastone is a rare resource at sea and is considered a contraband. Apart from being controlled by the World Government, it is very difficult for ordinary forces to obtain it.

"The Blood Pluton of the Hell Pirates..."

Dressed in rags, his body aching and extremely Exhaust, Gild Tesoro sat curled up in a corner of the cell.

He muttered to himself, his eyes somewhat vacant.

He could hear some noises coming from outside the cell; it was the One Piece making a ruckus.

It was obvious that he was on a One Piece ship.

This area is mostly comprised of prisons used for interrogation or imprisonment on the Blood Pluton ship.

Although he didn't know exactly what had become of his Gran Tesoro, he could guess some of it.

Gone... everything may be gone.

Then, there was a creaking sound.

An iron gate outside the prison was pushed open; someone had arrived.

With clear footsteps, two people opened the cell door one after the other and stepped inside.

The leader pulled up a stool and sat down, crossing his legs, while another person stood behind him.

Hattori, a member of the God Slayer and Hell Pirates.

Oboro noticed Gild Tesoro's awakening and rushed over.

The reason for inviting Rob Lucci along was that, as a former government agent, Rob Lucci was relatively familiar with some aspects of the World Government's situation.

Hahahaha...

Upon seeing the God Slayer, Gild Tesoro let out a low laugh, completely unafraid, even though he was now the other's prisoner. "You're quite something, aren't you? It seems... you've evaded the World Government's encirclement. However, destroying Gran Tesoro and persecuting the Celestial Dragons... these are no ordinary matters. The Five Elders will definitely do everything in their power to eliminate you. Your Hell Pirates can only be arrogant for a short time... you've messed with the most troublesome group in this world; you won't live much longer."

Long listened quietly to Gild Tesoro's outrageous words, then smiled and snapped his fingers.

Rob Lucci stepped forward and threw a newspaper at Gild Tesoro's feet.

The newspapers displayed images of a giant ship about to sink... and the World Government officially declared war on the Hell Pirates! This was a fight to the death.

As he watched the country he had built with his own hands vanish, Gild Tesoro's eyes darkened.

In addition, the contents on the paper also suggest that the Red Hair Pirates, the Beasts Pirates, and Charlotte Linlin's Totto Land are planning to join forces against the Hell Pirates.

"The date on the newspaper is already ten days old..."

Oboro spoke slowly.

"..."

Upon hearing this, Gild Tesoro's pupils contracted.

Ten days... it sounds short, but judging from the information in the newspapers and the current state of the seas, the Hell Pirates have absolutely no chance of surviving for more than ten days. But the problem is, he himself is currently on the Blood Pluton, and it seems... this group is completely unharmed.

His toughness wasn't entirely due to his fearlessness; more so because he knew his own usefulness.

He was imprisoned here, not killed.

In addition, Doflamingo's words to him made him realize that the God Slayer wanted to borrow his power.

"Is that the Joker? That bastard..."

Gild Tesoro realized what was happening and cursed, "He's playing with fire... Those Celestial Dragons aren't all fools, he can't protect you for long."

"Really?"

Oboro countered, "Then do you think Doflamingo is a brainless person? Would he risk losing everything for the Hell Pirates Donquixote Family?"

"..."

Gild Tesoro remained silent.

"We are preparing to rebuild Gran Tesoro, but we need you to plan and execute this personally... How about it? Join us."

After a few seconds of silence, Oboro spoke first.

"Reconstruction?"

"Hahahaha... This whole world belongs to the Celestial Dragons. How could you possibly rebuild Gran Tesoro under their very noses? Besides, the whole world is watching you. The moment you make the slightest move, you'll be exposed. Stop daydreaming... Joining your Hell Pirates will only delay your death for a while, it's no different from now..." Gild Tesoro's face was somewhat ferocious, his eyes filled with extreme hatred and malice as he stared at Oboro.

He didn't care since he was going to die anyway.

He just felt that the God Slayer was now the undisputed ruler of the sea, and although he was unwilling to admit it... the fact that he had reached this point meant that Oboro's abilities were extraordinary, so how could he have such a naive idea? "I said... I can do it."

Long ignored the sarcasm in the other person's words and answered calmly.

"I can also make your new behemoth even more prosperous than before... attracting countless people to the seas, so that even the World Government cannot block it."

Hahahaha!

"Hey, hey, hey... do you even know what you're saying?"

Gild Tesoro seemed to think that Oboro was mentally unstable and talking nonsense.

"I can give you more wealth and power than you ever have before."

Long remained unmoved.

"You should know about my abilities, right?"

"Long reminded me."

Gild Tesoro was taken aback.

"It's no secret now... because too many people have received my blessing, and the experience of the Summit War has already revealed some clues. Before, your Gran Tesoro had a complete entertainment venue and financial operation system... your main clients were the Celestial Dragons and dignitaries from various countries. One Piece were not a major part of your profits. Moreover, all these people combined were negligible in the face of the entire world... what you gained was nothing more than an empty title."

"To put it bluntly, you still haven't escaped the Celestial Dragons; you're still their slave."

Upon hearing the word "slave, "Gild Tesoro's eyes instantly became bloodshot.

"You and I share the same past and background... but that's what makes us different." Oboro shrugged. "I've become the most feared character among the Celestial Dragons ... that's what revenge is, that's what pleasure is. Your method is nothing more than numbing yourself with the vanity and satisfaction you gain."

"The new Gran Tesoro... possesses a resource that is unique in the entire world, and that is the divine power I have blessed."

"Once you come to this new entertainment kingdom, anyone... any tourist, regardless of their status, can win this divine blessing through gambling and a series of other forms of entertainment. You can think of it as... we possess countless Devil Fruits... this single selling point alone will drive the world crazy. Because it means that ordinary people and One Piece alike will gain power... and power is the original sin that drives all inner desires."

"At that time, your business will be unimaginable."

After Oboro finished speaking.

Gild Tesoro was stunned.

With his business acumen, he could judge whether everything the God Slayer said would succeed.

It's almost certain to succeed! Because of two words: monopoly.

It's unique in the world and open to everyone... which means that the World Government simply cannot control it and will lose its dominance.

The divine power, like that of Devil Fruit, is far more tempting to individuals in this world than money... perhaps even a hundred or a thousand times more so.

There are no entry requirements...

Nobody wants to be strong... and not through any risk, but through easy entertainment...

"My power is something that everyone in the world... would want, including the Celestial Dragons, they covet it too."

"Now... I'm sharing it with you, as long as you... join us."

"After it's all over, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that you indirectly controlled an entire 'world'."

"Most importantly, I can guarantee that the new Gran Tesoro will not be threatened by any person or force... not even the World Government will be able to interfere."

"How is that possible?"

Gild Tesoro swallowed hard and subconsciously responded.

"Of course it's possible... because the new entertainment kingdom isn't at sea, but... in the sky."

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