Dressrosa.
Monkey D. Dragon, looking disheveled and dejected, approached Luo Wen.
"How is the situation?"
Seeing his dejected appearance, Luo Wen asked curiously.
He knew what Monkey D. Dragon was thinking, but he didn't try to stop him.
Since the item has already been sold, it has nothing to do with him anymore. The fact that he doesn't try to get it back himself is a testament to his good reputation.
However, he was the leader of the Revolutionary Army, a powerful figure on par with the Four Emperors.
Why are you looking so disheveled?
"The Navy sent Kizaru and Aokiji to kidnap me. I fought with that guy Aokiji. We were almost in a match, but Kaido stole the prize!"
"Ugh, what bad luck!"
Monkey D. Dragon waved his hand, looking annoyed.
"That was really exciting! I'm a little disappointed I didn't get to be there. The Four Emperors, the Revolutionary Army, the Marine Admiral —it sounds like a lot of fun."
Luo Wen said with some regret.
Such a grand scene sounds quite interesting. He's the kind of person who loves to have some fun.
"My plan failed, but you, my partner, seem quite happy."
Monkey D. Dragon glared at Luo Wen with a hint of reproach.
Are we still good brothers? Why are you all just watching the show?
"I'm being lenient by not stopping you," Luo Wen said with a smirk. "It's not good for your reputation if Gild Tesoro takes something from my auction and it's snatched away by my partner in the blink of an eye."
That would sound terrible if word got out; wouldn't it make him look like a heartless businessman?
Thank goodness, he's a decent guy, he just plays it for real!
Just like Doflamingo before, he sold the Gold-Gold Fruit -Gold-Gold Fruit when he said he would, and he used the Flame-Flame Fruit- Flame-Flame Fruit as a prize when he said he would. He didn't play any tricks.
"Okay, okay, it's my fault."
Monkey D. Dragon quickly admitted his mistake.
He knew it wasn't ethical, but the Artificial Devil Fruit Technology was just too tempting.
There are so many forces tonight, they want them all!
After admitting his mistake, Monkey D. Dragon frowned and said, "Now that Kaido has obtained the Artificial Devil Fruit Technology, it will be a huge problem once he cultivates an army of Artificial Devil Fruit."
He didn't even dare to think about it.
Imagine how terrifying it would be Kaido, already powerful and lawless, were to possess an army of ability users.
It's not impossible to recreate the glory days of Rocks.
This kind of Kaido is not good for either his Revolutionary Army or Luo Wen's Neo Marines.
"You're overthinking it. Kaido can create Artificial Devil Fruit depends on my opinion."
Luo Wen said with a light laugh.
"What's the meaning?"
Monkey D. Dragon asked, puzzled.
Kaido skill and money, why should he have to be subservient to Luo Wen?
"The raw materials for Artificial Devil Fruit can only be mass-produced here; I am an indispensable link for him."
Luo Wen smiled.
Caesar's Artificial Devil Fruit Technology requires raw materials that only the Tontatta Tribe can cultivate on a large scale.
The Tontatta Tribe has become his vassals. Even Princess Mansherry of the Tontatta Tribe has become Luo Wen's little pet.
In other words, he firmly controls the raw materials for Artificial Devil Fruit.
Even if some grow naturally, their numbers are definitely not enough for Kaido's needs.
This is also why he dared to sell the Artificial Devil Fruit Technology.
"You're really heartless!"
Monkey D. Dragon gave a thumbs-up, expressing his heartfelt admiration.
This person is incredibly Mind's Eye.
Regardless of who obtains the Artificial Devil Fruit Technology, it all depends on Luo Wen's mood.
As long as Luo Wen raises the price, or simply refuses to sell, he can have the other party completely at his mercy.
"Wait a minute, I remember you once said that my Revolutionary Army couldn't afford to produce Artificial Devil Fruit. Is it because you want to sell the raw materials at a high price!?"
"And then you look down on my Revolutionary Army, thinking we can't afford it!"
Monkey D. Dragon realized what was happening and questioned Luo Wen.
"Don't think of me as the worst person. I just don't want to betray my allies." Luo Wen paused for a moment, then continued, "As for your poverty, that's a trivial matter."
As he spoke, Luo Wen pinched his thumb and forefinger together, leaving only a tiny, barely perceptible gap.
Just as Buddha doesn't save the poor, so too does Mr. Luo Wen not cheat the poor.
"Hehe."
Monkey D. Dragon looked at Luo Wen with regret.
He was right.
This guy clearly thinks they're poor and can't afford the raw materials.
"Let's not talk about that anymore. What are your plans for the future?"
Luo Wen kindly changed the subject to avoid embarrassing Monkey D. Dragon.
"As for me, I'll go back and continue developing the Revolutionary Army."
Monkey D. Dragon thought for a moment and then said.
His goal in coming to Dressrosa was to recruit Luo Wen; the Artificial Devil Fruit were just a side issue.
Although they didn't get Luo Wen to join the Revolutionary Army, forming an alliance with him was already a good result.
"By the way, I plan to have Koala stay here as your liaison."
"Monkey D. Dragon said tentatively."
Their alliance with Luo Wen was only a verbal agreement; someone still needed to act as a liaison.
"No problem, she's very cute, I'll take good care of her."
Without hesitation, Luo Wen immediately agreed.
Having a beautiful girl by his side always makes him happy.
And it's even better that Koala seems to be a fan of his.
"..."
Monkey D. Dragon felt he had made a mistake.
It seems he's lost his apprentice's childhood sweetheart; hopefully Sabo won't blame him.
Monkey D. Dragon silently made the sign of the cross in his heart, mourning for Sabo.