Threatening Sengoku!

"Impossible! You're asking for far too much!" the Den Den Mushi roared, mimicking Sengoku's furious expression.

Ten Devil Fruits, plus a billion Beli-this was outright robbery!

Although the Marines could produce that much, wouldn't actually handing it over mean they had compromised with Ye Yang and bowed their heads? How would the Marines uphold justice after that?

Hearing this, Ye Yang smiled faintly and said leisurely, "Then those two high-level combatants from your Marine Headquarters might never see you again."

"Phew!" On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku took a deep breath, struggling to steady his emotions, and said gravely, "You've already robbed the Marines once. You took all the Devil Fruits and Beli at the G5 branch. That should be enough to satisfy you. Don't keep pushing your luck!"

"Oh, right. If you hadn't mentioned it, I would've almost forgotten."

Ye Yang looked as though he had suddenly remembered something, then continued with a faint smile, "Your G5 branch only gave me two Devil Fruits and five hundred million Beli. Based on the compensation Vice Admiral Lorn promised me, you still owe three Devil Fruits and five hundred million Beli. Add the ransom for the two Admirals, and that makes thirteen Devil Fruits and one and a half billion Beli in total."

"You...!!" At Marine Headquarters, Sengoku flew into a rage and abruptly stood up, slamming his fist onto his desk with a bang and smashing it to pieces.

Damn it, I should've known this was a trap. I should never have sent only two Admirals!

After venting his emotions a little, Sengoku sat back down and said gravely, "Compensation is out of the question, but I can promise you one thing. Release Sakazuki and Borsalino, and we'll let today's events slide. The Marines won't send anyone to arrest you, much less make enemies of you. How does that sound?"

"Heh..." Ye Yang let out a couple of cold chuckles. "Fleet Admiral Sengoku, would you believe those words yourself?"

Release Akainu and Kizaru, and the Marines would promise not to bother him?

Knowing how the Marines operated, if he really released the two of them, they would definitely put out a worldwide warrant for him.

They could save that sort of talk for fooling little pirates who had only just set sail.

With his scheme exposed, Sengoku immediately snapped, "I'm telling you, by doing this, you're making an enemy of the entire Marine force!"

"Stop going 'you, you, you.' I have a name. It's Ye Yang." Ye Yang picked at his ear and said flatly, "Since we can't come to an agreement, send someone over to collect their bodies."

With that, he hung up the Den Den Mushi.

Akainu and Kizaru were in his hands, so he held the initiative too. He had to make that clear to Sengoku to get him to drop that bossy tone.

Ding! Congratulations, Master, on gaining Negative Points!

Hearing the notification in his mind, Ye Yang's lips curved slightly. "What a temper. Ten thousand points in one go-he isn't going to drive himself mad with anger, is he?"

After a long while, the Den Den Mushi rang again.

This time, Ye Yang did not answer. He simply let the Den Den Mushi ring.

After ringing for a while, the Den Den Mushi disconnected on its own.

A little while later, it rang again.

It rang a full five times, and Ye Yang did not answer any of them.

Only when it rang for the sixth time did Ye Yang slowly reach out, pick up the Den Den Mushi, and speak lazily.

"Who's this? What can I do for you?"

Sengoku's voice came through the Den Den Mushi, gritted through his teeth. "Ye Yang, right? I want to negotiate with you!"

Ye Yang yawned, then said calmly, "Negotiate? If you're not bringing any sincerity to the table, let's not bother. I might as well toss those two subordinates of yours into the sea to feed the Sea Kings."

"Wait!" Sengoku shouted at once upon hearing this, then hurriedly said, "I'm being very sincere. It's just that we Marines don't have that many Devil Fruits. Surely we can discuss the amount?"

He genuinely feared that Ye Yang would get upset and throw Akainu and Kizaru straight into the sea to feed the fish. After all, both were Devil Fruit Users and would lose their strength as soon as they touched seawater. If Marine Headquarters really lost two Admiral-level combatants, it would be a devastating blow.

And he had no doubt whatsoever that Ye Yang would do such a thing. If this man dared to kill even Celestial Dragons, would he balk at killing two Marine Admirals?

Looking at the Den Den Mushi in his palm, Ye Yang smiled. "Then tell me, how much do you want to offer?"

Hearing this, Sengoku fell silent for a moment, seemingly considering what price would be appropriate.

Only after a long while did he speak again. "Five Devil Fruits, plus five hundred million Beli. What do you think?"

Ye Yang nodded with a faint smile. "Fine."

"Really?"

The pleasant surprise came so suddenly that Sengoku was caught somewhat off guard.

Five Devil Fruits plus five hundred million Beli-he had been prepared to haggle over that ransom, yet the other party had actually agreed straight away?

"Of course." Wearing a harmless smile, Ye Yang said slowly, "Five Devil Fruits and five hundred million Beli per person. For two people, that comes to ten Devil Fruits and a billion Beli. Thank you for your generosity, Fleet Admiral Sengoku. Please bring the ransom over as soon as possible!"

At these words, the smile on Sengoku's face as mimicked by the Den Den Mushi froze. Then he caught on and hurriedly said, "I meant for both of them..."

Before he could finish, Ye Yang interrupted him. "Ten Devil Fruits and a billion Beli for two people. That's the price you named yourself, so please bring the ransom over as soon as possible... Also, I really hate people trying to haggle further. If you find this price unsatisfactory, then I think some of those pirates in the New World would be willing to offer a better one!"

Hearing Ye Yang's words, Sengoku nearly choked with anger.

Not only had he set a trap for him, he was even threatening him like this. He was simply the most brazen criminal Sengoku had ever seen!