Ron: Get Me One!

But Momousagi's interruption reminded Ron of something.

"Pure Gold!!"

"That's right!"

Akainu nodded and explained to the confused admirals, "Pure Gold is a legendary metal passed down from ancient times. It's said that whoever possesses it can gain unimaginable power, and its value alone is enough to buy the entire world..."

Everyone remained calm at those words.

Buy the entire world?

It sounded impressive, but it was nothing more than nonsense meant to fool idiots.

A commodity's value depended on supply and demand. No matter how sought-after Pure Gold was, at most it was just something valuable.

"However, it's said that those who obtain this metal will ultimately bring disaster upon themselves. Alchemy Island from the nursery rhyme supposedly vanished because of it."

Akainu shook his head and added.

"So... it's only a legend?"

Chaton looked enlightened.

No wonder no one knew about it. As Marines, they did know more about the world than many pirates did, but they couldn't possibly devote all their attention to chasing stories of lost treasure.

Yet Akainu continued shaking his head.

"I'd like to tell you that yes, it's only a story! But..."

Everyone's expressions turned grave.

Could it be...?!

"Mischina Ael..."

Vice Admiral Tsuru spoke then. "A scientist who truly existed two hundred years ago, an expert in metal refining... It was said that he successfully extracted this gold that could shine even in the darkness. For a time, it became a widely discussed marvel across the seas!"

"What happened afterward?"

Chaton asked nervously.

"The news had already spread across the seas. What do you think would happen?"

Momousagi rolled her eyes. "The emergence of Pure Gold drew in hordes of pirates. Mischina Ael's wife died at the hands of pirates, but in the end, the pirates never found the so-called Pure Gold.