The Den Den Mushi fell silent again for a long time. Then, with a click, the call was ended without anyone saying another word. Uchiha Hikaru sneered and tossed the Den Den Mushi back onto Niji.
Seeing the cold smile on Hikaru's face, everyone aboard the ship trembled inwardly. If Germa's people had not suddenly shown up to cause trouble, they would never have truly seen the face of this rising newcomer.
Faced with Uchiha Hikaru, a man with a fearsome reputation who stood opposed to several major powers, they had watched him casually cripple Germa's commander with a few gestures, then humiliate and provoke the terrifying force known as Germa.
They simply could not imagine what else Uchiha Hikaru would not dare to do now.
Yet when Uchiha Hikaru turned around and faced Niji's disdainful expression, he immediately adopted a courteous and humble demeanor. "This auction has come to a successful conclusion. Thank you all for your patronage! It is my first time hosting such an event, so please forgive any shortcomings in etiquette!"
"Not at all, not at all!" The guests all responded politely. From the start of the auction after boarding the ship, to Niji's disruption, to Uchiha Hikaru settling the matter, less than half an hour had passed. Although it had been full of twists and turns, for those who had come merely to show off, it was admittedly not exciting enough.
"But it doesn't matter!" Hikaru changed the subject, smiling. "The Devil Fruits auctioned this time were only ordinary ones. In future auctions, not only will there be all kinds of treasures, but the final Devil Fruit will definitely be no ordinary item! Let me reveal a little secret: I have a rare treasure in my possession!"
Those whose interest had been completely ruined by