While Gran Tesoro was still moving slowly forward, dozens of miles out to sea directly ahead of the Island Turtle, a Wood Dragon carried a small boat swiftly toward Gran Tesoro's Golden Grand Ship.
"Liu Qing, look! There's a ship ahead!"
As Liu Qing idly controlled the Wood Dragon's advance, Robin's gentle, happy voice rang out, and she pointed ahead.
Liu Qing looked up and nearly had his eyes blinded by the glare. He couldn't help cursing under his breath. "Damn rich people!"
Seeing him like that, Robin broke into giggles. "Let's go aboard and have some fun. A ship that luxurious should have plenty to do."
Liu Qing nodded. "Hold on tight. I'm speeding up!"
In Gran Tesoro's conference room, Kaido and Doflamingo were deep in conversation. They had also formally reached an agreement: Kaido promised to lend Doflamingo a hand if he ran into trouble, while Doflamingo would sell him Artificial Devil Fruits at ten percent above cost. Everyone was happy.
"Bok bok bok! Bok bok bok!"
Just then, the Den Den Mushi on Gild Tesoro rang.
He took out the Den Den Mushi, glanced at it, and answered. "What happened?"
"Reporting, Boss! A Wood Dragon ahead of the Island Turtle is rapidly approaching Gran Tesoro. It should be the World's Strongest, Senju Liu Qing," an Island Turtle Guard reported urgently.
"Fufufu! Tesoro, don't tell me he's after your gold? After all, someone that strong probably has no interest in entertainment venues." Doflamingo stirred things up, eager to watch the show.
Tesoro's eyes flickered, and a confident smile appeared on his face. "World's Strongest? If he dares come here, I'll show him the true power of money. I'm the god of the financial world!"
Tesoro looked at the Gold Dust Fountain in the center of the city and