Gathering Intelligence, the Auction Begins

"As for the other forces, the Marines had supposedly sent at least a thousand soldiers, disguised as other Pirates, onto the island.

According to reliable information, Marine Admiral White Dove had already landed on the island! There was also Drought Jack, one of Four Emperor Kaido's subordinates! The scientist Caesar!

As well as newspaper tycoon Morgans, Queen of the Pleasure District Stussy, Mercenary Corps leader Hajrudin, the Van Ku Brothers, Professional Assassins..."

Hearing this, Roya, who had already arrived on the island, curled his lips into a faint smile.

"Looks like this island is about to get lively."

"Yeah. Your presence alone could completely destroy the Sabaody Archipelago, couldn't it?"

"Don't put it so harshly. I really just wanted to attend the auction. I didn't come here looking to cause trouble."

"For that fruit?"

Rayleigh, seated beside him, spoke to Roya.

"Of course. I may have quite a few powerful fruits in my hands, but I really don't have one that can make money so quickly."

Roya drained the cup of shochu, then added, "Once I have that fruit, I won't need to rob Heavenly Tribute anymore. It's far too troublesome, after all."

As Roya's words fell, the atmosphere in the bar, which had only just begun to recover, grew even more stifling.

"What did you say?! You robbed Heavenly Tribute?!"

Shakky's pupils contracted sharply as she stared at Roya in disbelief.

Roya nodded lightly, then said to Shakky, "By the way, how much were you planning to charge for this intelligence? I can pay with Belly from Heavenly Tribute."

Hearing this, Shakky hurriedly shook her head. "Forget it. Consider this intelligence a gift. Everything here is free too—let's call it building a good relationship."

After saying that, Shakky rubbed her temples painfully.

She had not expected Roya to be