Whoa! It's a Wild Gian!
Gran Tesoro, the central Golden Pagoda.
Tesoro rested for a moment, quickly dealt with some business matters, and then left his top-floor room.
He took the golden elevator to the Surveillance Room of the central Golden Pagoda.
Gran Tesoro is fully equipped with all kinds of facilities and equipment, including, of course, "Monitoring Den Den Mushi"!
In this world's largest entertainment city, the density of Monitoring Den Den Mushi) is comparable to that of Impel Down.
Tesoro arrived at the Surveillance Room and, based on what he had just sensed, retrieved the surveillance footage of a certain area.
After careful comparison...
Tesoro locked onto the unknown powerful being who had just blocked his "Gold Powder".
"A... blind man?"
Tesoro stared blankly at the blind man on the surveillance screen for a moment.
He became famous not early, but it's been several years now.
Because of his large business, Tesoro has a good understanding of the various forces on the sea, and also has some knowledge of the "monsters" above a certain level on the sea.
Even if the world calls him a "monster of the New World".
But Tesoro knew very well who the real "monsters" were.
Let's not talk about the distant past.
The most recent example is the Crimson Red Dragon Emperor, who truly made a name for himself!
In Tesoro's view, anyone who could detect and block his "Gold Powder" must be at least of a certain level of strength, no less than Donquixote Doflamingo, that "Sea Scoundrel."
Even though Donquixote Doflamingo had already been defeated by White Dragon.
However, there are very few people on the high seas whose strength surpasses that of Doflamingo.
Tesoro had memorized the images and names of those powerful figures whose strength surpassed that of the "Sea Scoundrel".
But he never knew that any powerful person was "blind"!
"Disabled strongmen" are not a common sight on the high seas.
The only two top-tier experts who, despite their physical disabilities, gained the world's recognition.
It's probably just Shanks and Black Arm Zephyr...
But no matter what.
A... seemingly ordinary, unassuming blind man?
Tesoro had never heard of such a person before!
"An unknown powerful figure hidden among the people?"
Tesoro gently rubbed his chin a few times, then carefully observed the blind man in the purple robe for a while longer.
"A purple robe... this outfit looks a lot like a kimono from Wano Country. Could he be from the Beasts Pirates?"
There was a wooden stick next to him—no! That wasn't a stick!
"Is that the [Black Road Fire Wire], one of the Supreme Great Grade Swords Twelve Works?"
Tesoro, known as the "Gild Tesoro," is interested in all the "treasures" on the sea.
Swift sword, Great Grade Sword, Supreme Grade Sword...
Although Tesoro didn't use these "Famous Sword," he was well aware of their value.
After recognizing that the "blind uncle" was carrying a Supreme Grade Sword, Tesoro became even more interested in this seemingly ordinary blind man.
For an ordinary person to possess Famous Sword is like a child carrying gold through a bustling market; there is virtually no way to protect the Famous Sword.
But a seemingly ordinary blind man can wield Famous Sword, even the highest-grade Supreme Grade Sword!
This only proves one thing.
This blind man's strength is probably even greater than Tesoro had previously estimated!
Tesoro has spent so many years on the high seas, always adhering to one principle—
Money can solve 99% of the problems on the ocean!
However, there are always a very few problems that money cannot solve.
For example, "the strong"!
If we only consider business acumen...
Tesoro is absolutely the best in the ocean!
He escaped from Mary Geoise in 1509;
He obtained the [Gold-Gold Fruit] in 1512;
In 1516, it officially became a business partner of the Donquixote Family;
Gran Tesoro was founded in 1518...
To summarize Tesoro's experience in eight words.
In just ten years, he became the world's richest man!
But if we're talking about skill and talent...
Tesoro could only be described as "average-looking".
To summarize Tesoro's strength and talent in nine words.
In just three years, he's become comparable to the Shichibukai!
However, the Shichibukai " seems to be the ceiling for Tesoro.
At least from Tesoro's personal perspective.
After gaining enough strength to rival Donquixote Doflamingo, his own strength stagnated for a long time...
And what kind of freak is Donquixote Doflamingo?
Tesoro is still unsure whether he can defeat Doflamingo.
However, the other Shichibukai, White Dragon, did indeed kill Donquixote Doflamingo and his Donquixote Pirates!
Tesoro celebrated wildly after learning of the Donquixote Family's demise.
His relationship with the Donquixote Family could hardly be described as "friendly".
Where can you find true friends in business?
Not to mention that the [Gold-Gold Fruit] that enabled Tesoro to become rich came from the Donquixote Family's auction house.
During the four years from 1512 to 1516.
Tesoro has been constantly hunted down by the Donquixote Family!
If it weren't for Tesoro's relatively fast rate of power increase...
This "Gild Tesoro" was probably already dead at the hands of the Donquixote Family!
But after the celebration, Tesoro calmed down.
It's true that Donquixote Doflamingo couldn't defeat him.
However, he was also unable to resolve the issue with the other party.
Let's convert it like this...
White Dragon could easily annihilate the Donquixote Family and kill Donquixote Doflamingo.
Then it's also possible to destroy Gran Tesoro, or even kill this "Gild Tesoro"!
As Shichibukai, White Dragon's strength is already terrifying...
So what about the Pirate Emperor?
What about the Red Dragon Emperor, who surpasses even the Pirate Emperor?
Lately, Tesoro has been feeling a sense of insecurity.
But just today, in his own casino in Gran Tesoro, he discovered a wild, fat tiger (crossed out) --
Tesoro has discovered an unknown but powerful individual!
"Recruit him!"
The idea immediately popped into Tesoro's mind.
He took out a Camera Den Den Mushi) nearby, took a picture of the blind swordsman's appearance on the surveillance screen, and then returned to the top of the central Golden Pagoda.
"Tanaka!"
Tesoro summoned Gran Tesoro's guards—who were also among his loyal subordinates.
Whoosh--
The moment Tesoro finished speaking.
A half-figure emerged from the floor of the room at the top of the tower.
He had a huge head with two sharp horns on top, and he wore a guard uniform, making him look like a black, big-headed doll.
Tanaka, Gran Tesoro's bodyguard, Devil Fruit User the Paramecia Pen-Pen Fruit.
"Lord Tesoro!"
Tesoro cut to the chase without beating around the bush.
"Go and bring Baccarat here. I have an important task for her!"
"Yes, Lord Tesoro!"
Tanaka immediately activated his [Pen-Pen Fruit] ability, and his figure passed directly through the floor of the Golden Pagoda and disappeared.
Not long after.
Tanaka then brought back the "Baccarat" that Tesoro had just mentioned.
This is a tall woman with long, wavy red hair, deep green eyes, and a healthy yet wild tan. She exudes a sexy charm.
Baccarat, a high-ranking executive of Gran Tesoro, Devil Fruit User the Paramecia Lucky-Lucky Fruit.
"Lord Tesoro!"
As soon as Baccarat appeared, she immediately bowed and greeted Tesoro.
"Um..."
Tesoro nodded and handed the photograph to Baccarat.
"Baccarat, go to the casino downstairs, find this person, and then use your abilities to pour all your 'luck' into him!"
As Devil Fruit User of the Paramecia Lucky-Lucky Fruit, Baccarat can change other people's fortunes through "touch".
If Baccarat absorbs all the "luck" of other people, then those people will become extremely unlucky.
If this kind of "bad luck" manifests in gambling, it will create a large number of losers.
In Gran Tesoro.
Baccarat's abilities can be almost fully utilized.
She had previously used the [Lucky-Lucky Fruit] ability to help Tesoro defeat some troublesome enemies.
"Yes!"
Baccarat took the photo with both hands, glanced casually at the fat man in the picture, and was about to turn and leave.
But she had only taken two steps when she suddenly stopped.
"Lord Tesoro! You just said... I should transfer 'luck' to him? Instead of absorbing his fortune?"
"That's right."
Tesoro leaned forward, supporting himself on his knees with his hands, his fingers interlaced.
"This is a formidable gambler. I want to recruit him. Please give him a 'gift' for me first."
"Let him make his fill in Gran Tesoro!"
If it's just someone with average ability.
Tesoro's attitude would definitely not be so "gentle".
Want to make money in Gran Tesoro?
Tesoro will only let Baccarat completely drain the opponent's luck! Then he'll make the opponent lose everything in Gran Tesoro! In the end, they'll have no choice but to sell themselves to him to pay off their debts!
But the strong are different.
Tesoro is not yet certain of the blind swordsman's strength.
However, his opponent was at least as strong as him, and also possessed a Supreme Grade Sword...
Therefore, Tesoro's attitude cannot be so harsh.
Harmony brings wealth, and it is also a broad road to prosperity.
Tanaka and Baccarat accepted the order and left.
Then came the good news that the operation was a success.
Tesoro returned to the Surveillance Room and reviewed the blind swordsman's condition again.
In the surveillance footage.
The blind swordsman was a force to be reckoned with at the gambling table.
As time goes by.
The blind swordsman's chips grew more and more numerous and valuable, eventually piling up like a small mountain.
"That's the power of 'luck'!"
Tesoro was very pleased with Baccarat and her [Lucky-Lucky Fruit].
However, at that moment...
Tanaka, who was in charge of security, delivered a message that made Tesoro's eyelids twitch wildly.
"Lord Tesoro!
"A White Dragon is approaching Gran Tesoro!"
"The other party's identity should be Shichibukai — White Dragon!"
Served at midnight!
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Let's take stock of the number of missed updates.
I previously reported that I owed [8] updates.
On the 1st, there were three updates, and I still owed [7] updates.
However, I had to skip the planned late-night updates on the 2nd and 3rd due to illness...
I owe [2] more chapters.
Another three updates today, one more to pay off debts.
So there are still [8] updates missing.
My health has largely recovered, and I will resume updates as soon as possible.
I guarantee at least four chapters tomorrow.
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Goodnight everyone.