Jin, who was in front, glanced back at Roy and the others, clearly annoyed that they were being stared at so intently.
Kaido, noticing his unusual behavior, also turned to look at Roy and the others, grinning with a bloodthirsty smile.
"I really want to fight them!" Bullet clenched his fists, his tiger claws extending from them.
"How arrogant!"
Roy calmed down the angry Tesoro.
"There will be an opportunity! These two guys barged in so blatantly, the Navy must have already received word."
"It won't be long before some Admiral arrive, but I wonder how many will come?"
Looking at the famous pirates around him, Roy rubbed his forehead.
"What a hassle!"
I thought it was just a simple Adam Wood auction, but who knew it would attract the attention of so many important figures? Could it be a trap set by the Navy and the World Government to wipe out all these pirates in one fell swoop?
Roy was right. At this moment, dozens of warships at the Marine Headquarters dock were fully prepared and ready to depart.
Inside the operations conference room, Kong is issuing orders.
" Sengoku, Zephyr, you two will be leading the team this time. The World Government has already informed all the major pirate crews about Adam Wood."
"According to reports from CP members on Sabaody Archipelago, many powerful pirates have gathered at the auction in Area 1, Kaido of the Beasts is also there."
"We must wipe them all out and send them to Impel Down. Without these core members, the pirates of the New World should quiet down for a while."
"Yes, Fleet Admiral!"
The surrounding sailors rose at the same time and, led by the two Admiral, headed towards the port.
If Roy saw this scene, he would definitely recognize many of the figures.
These are all future renowned figures in the Navy: two of the three great monsters; Roy's old rival Kizaru Borsalino; and the still-hot-blooded Kuzan; and the current Rear Admiral Momousagi, Chaton, Momonga, Doberman, Onigumo, Yamakaji...
This lineup is enough to take on a complete Four Emperors crew.
As these generals boarded the ships one after another, the fleet's three thousand marines maneuvered the warships and sped toward the Sabaody Archipelago.
Auction venue.
As the central stage lights up and the host takes the stage, the auction officially begins.
One by one, precious jewels, antiques, and even a mermaid beauty were photographed, and the atmosphere grew increasingly heated, but the surrounding pirates remained silent.
It seems they've all come for Adam Wood.
As the auction drew to a close, the auctioneer brought out two very important items.
The host lifted the red cloth on the tray, revealing two Devil Fruit. This caught the attention of the pirates.
"Ladies and gentlemen! These are also some of the highlights of this auction: Zoan - Ancient Zoan -type Mammoth Form and Paramecia - Arms-Arms Fruit."
"What powerful Devil Fruit abilities are they?"
Upon hearing the host's introduction, Roy sat up straight, looking at the two Devil Fruit on the stage. These were the abilities of Jack the King of Docking Ships, one of Kaido's future All-Stars, and Baby 5, the maid under Doflamingo.
It seems that this is where Kaido and Doflamingo obtained them.
Roy wasn't particularly interested in the Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit, but he was very interested in the Paramecia Arms-Arms Fruit. In the original work, Baby 5 mostly developed melee weapons, and coupled with her relatively weak strength, this made the fruit seem less powerful.
If this were given to any random human from Earth, they would definitely develop it to the point of destroying the world.
"Alright! Now we'll auction off this Zoan Devil Fruit first, starting at 100 million Beli, with each bid increasing by at least 10 million Beli."
As soon as the host finished speaking, a chorus of bids erupted in the room.
"One hundred and ten million!" A pirate wearing a captain's hat was the first to raise his sign.
"One hundred and thirty million!"
"One hundred and fifty million!..."
The price soared, soon surpassing 300 million Beli.
Five hundred million Beli!
As Kaido called out the price, the entire venue fell silent. Most people in the venue knew Kaido's strength, and considering the intimidating presence he had given when he entered, no one dared to compete with him for a Zoan.
Seeing that no one else was bidding, the host swung the gavel and announced who had won the fruit.
"Next, we'll auction off our second Devil Fruit, the Arms-Arms Fruit. The starting price is also 100 million Beli, with each bid requiring at least 10 million Beli."
As soon as the lyricist finished speaking, Roy didn't waste any more time and immediately raised the sign in his hand.
Five hundred million.
The sound wasn't loud, but it carried clearly throughout the entire auction hall. All eyes were focused on their location.
Four years have passed, and it's clear that many people in the arena haven't revealed Roy. However, someone who dares to bid 500 million like Kaido and sits there so calmly is someone to be wary of. In addition, the aura emanating from the three people beside him suggests that they are not simple characters either.
After a brief silence.
The host swung his gavel, "Five hundred million for the first time, five hundred million for the second time."
"Bang!"
"Deal! This fruit belongs to the blond gentleman."
The auction was successful. Roy told Tesoro to take the storage bag and go backstage to complete the transaction, so that he could get the fruit first and avoid ending up without it if a fight broke out later.
In Roy's perception, dozens of warships in the waters around the Sabaody Archipelago were only half an hour away from the shore.
Tesoro nodded and walked backstage.
Finally, amidst the auctioneer's excited voice, dozens of burly men carried up the Treasure Tree Adam Wood, covered with a red cloth.
"Ladies and gentlemen! Now, the highlight of this auction is about to begin!"
The auctioneer abruptly pulled back the red cloth, revealing ten pieces of wood with a dark golden luster and metallic-like grain.
"A gift from the legendary tree— the Treasure Tree Adam! Ten complete Adam Wood are enough to forge the keel of the world's strongest ship! Starting bid—300 million Beli! Minimum increment of 50 million Beli!"
A collective gasp and murmur rippled through the room. The name of the Adam Tree was truly renowned; in this world entirely of seawater, owning a sturdy ship was a guarantee of life.
"Three hundred and fifty million!" A middle-aged man dressed as a nobleman called out the price directly.
"Four hundred million Beli!" A deep voice came from the private room; it belonged to a representative of some underground force.
Prices are rising, and the main bidders are several wealthy merchant guilds and underground conglomerates. Members of the various pirate crews are remaining inactive.
Roy watched the situation unfold quietly. He didn't believe that Adam could be taken away with money alone. With the navy approaching, a major battle was inevitable.
"We got the boss's fruit."
Tesoro returned to his side and handed him the storage bag.
Roy didn't take the storage bag; instead, he pulled him to sit down. Seeing Roy's unusual behavior Bullet and Hawk Eyes also turned to look.
" Tesoro, if anyone makes the first move, don't worry about anything else. Just use your speed to put Adam Wood into your storage bag."
"Understood!" Seeing his boss's serious expression, Tesoro nodded earnestly.
Roy then looked at Bullet and Hawk Eyes.
"We'll focus all our efforts on stopping those who are hindering Tesoro. Our target is Adam Wood. The Navy is already surrounding us. Things are definitely not going to be peaceful."
Both of them nodded solemnly.
Hawk Eyes drew the Black Blade Yoru from behind him and placed it beside him. Bullet also took out the metal from his pocket, transforming it into brass knuckles using his ability. They were just waiting for Roy's order to ensure that Tesoro obtain the Adam Wood.