He Brought the Hammer Down Hard, Producing a Crisp Impact

"Bang..." With a dull sound, the hammer in his hand slammed down onto the auction platform, producing a crisp impact that shook the entire auction house.

"The auction begins!" His voice boomed through the auction hall, drawing everyone's attention to the platform.

Jack stood up without hesitation. His movements were swift and decisive, as though he had been waiting for this moment for a long time. His voice was clear and loud, carrying an unquestionable authority. "Five hundred and fifty million Beli!"

Before his words had even faded, Jack swept his gaze around the room. His eyes were as sharp as a hawk's, openly revealing traces of killing intent. Those who had been eager to bid fell silent the moment they felt Jack's gaze, as if they had been frozen in place.

The auctioneer frowned slightly, clearly displeased by Jack's actions. According to auction rules, it was common for others to refrain from bidding out of fear after someone placed a bid, and the auction house could not interfere. However, Jack had directly stood up and threatened everyone, which completely violated the auction house's rules.

Just as the auctioneer was about to say something, a voice suddenly rang out. "Six hundred million!"

The voice was crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation, as if Jack's threat meant nothing at all. Everyone turned in unison toward the bidder. When they saw that it was Moke, they were all stunned.

Jack in particular wore an incredulous expression. In his eyes, Moke was nothing more than an insignificant nobody, not even worth his notice. Otherwise, Moke should have competed with him when the first Devil Fruit had been auctioned.

Therefore, when Moke suddenly called out that price, it completely exceeded his expectations. His eyes widened as he stared at Moke in disbelief, unable