Faced with Red Count Field's inexplicable question, CP0 frowned and coldly replied.
"Yes, I did agree. If you agree to help me deal with Whitebeard, I will give you this Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit."
"You've been searching for this for decades. If this weren't so important, I wouldn't have traded it with you. After all, for a monster like you, obtaining something like this would mean a significant boost to your strength, far beyond a simple addition of one."
"Most importantly, don't forget that this fruit can restore your youth and bring you back to your peak strength."
"No! It should be said that he's even stronger than at his peak."
At this point, CP0's smile deepened, and he said...
"Everyone on this vast ocean knows that the relationship between War Demon Bai Yu and Whitebeard is not simple. Even his sworn brother Fire Fist Ace is on Whitebeard's ship."
"The chances of War Demon Bai Yu appearing in this ambush against the Whitebeard Pirates are definitely not small."
"Since you've agreed to help deal with Whitebeard, you might as well stop that brat while you're at it."
"Don't forget, we have gathered quite a few top-tier fighters here. Whitebeard is just a decoy; the real target is the much more deeply hidden War Demon Bai Yu."
"You just casually stopped someone, and you got this legendary Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit. This deal seems like a great bargain."
"Of course, you can also obtain this Devil's Medicine, which will further enhance your strength!"
As soon as he finished speaking, many of the pirates in the arena instantly became excited.
In their eyes, the rarity of Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit Logia.
This fruit, in particular, is something that the legendary Red Count values so highly.
It's probably not a simple existence.
Sensing the change in atmosphere, CP0 and Charlotte Linlin's smiles widened.
In their eyes, if they could drag the Red Count into the game...
That's definitely a good trump card.
I don't want this anymore!
Field spoke coldly.
The next moment, under everyone's watchful eyes, he abruptly turned and left.
The feeling was just like when it first happened.
He waved his sleeves, leaving without taking a single cloud with him.
Charlotte Linlin and CP0's smiles froze instantly.
Watching that figure gradually disappear into the distance, I was completely unable to react; it felt like I had eaten shit.
I'm so suffocated!
This was completely different from what they had imagined.
Why would the legendary Red Count Field, give up even the Devil Fruit he so desperately wanted after hearing Bai Yu's name?
Could it be that he's afraid?
Or perhaps this legendary figure became afraid of being killed at some point?
However, this is probably not scientifically sound.
Charlotte Linlin, who had originally planned to gather everyone here and use the revelation of her three major secrets to boost morale to its peak, now looked extremely grim.
Now, the Red Count Field, who was considered the grand finale, has left.
But all her hard work went to waste.
"Zero, is this what you've done? You just said you'd definitely get this legendary monster to do us a good job, and now he's gone!"
Charlotte Linlin the Roar, her expression grim.
Feeling the gazes directed at her from all around, Charlotte Linlin felt as if she had shot herself in the foot.
Bullet and Jhin also looked displeased.
Instead of building momentum, they've made a fool of themselves in public. Even as outsiders, they're losing face.
A cold glint flashed in CP0's murky eyes hidden beneath their masks, and they let out a disdainful snort.
" Charlotte Linlin, now is not the time for you to interrogate me. I didn't expect the Red Count to react so strongly, even giving up the Devil Fruit he's been dreaming of."
"However, you can rest assured that he was just an unexpected contingency plan added at the last minute; whether he's there or not is completely unimportant."
"Don't forget, besides me, I've brought ten CP0 members to help this time. Counting the Devil Fruit User present, we can awaken at least a hundred devils."
"With this lineup, do you really think we can't be absolutely certain of victory?"
"By the way, did you find Blackbeard? If not, that's fine; a guy like him wouldn't be much of a threat against Whitebeard."
E'chang's words echoed within the hall.
This rather reasonable statement did somewhat alleviate the disappointment in the room.
However, the fact that he simply turned and left in the face of a legendary pirate is still hard to accept.
Charlotte Linlin snorted coldly. She was indeed dissatisfied with the result, but at this critical juncture, she couldn't afford to dwell on it. She said disdainfully.
"I contacted Blackbeard seven days ago, and he said he would arrive at the crucial moment. He's not much of a help, but even a mosquito's leg is still meat."
"With him around, he should be of some use."
Hearing that name reappear, and recalling the previous battles, Blackbeard's performance was indeed appalling.
However, in the eyes of many, the sudden rise of the Blackbeard Pirates has somewhat made up for the low morale caused by Red Count's departure in terms of numbers.
Seeing that everyone's emotions had calmed down a bit, Charlotte Linlin was about to say something.
Katakuri, wielding a trident, walked in from outside with a grim expression.
Many people present felt their hearts tighten instantly.
During this period, the name of the Katakuri the Half-Immortal resounded throughout the entire sea with each major battle.
If it weren't for his status, many people would want to know if Katakuri, who suddenly appeared, had been possessed by a demigod again.
Charlotte Linlin frowned and said, " Katakuri, didn't I put you in charge of monitoring matters in the Totto Land region? Your sudden appearance here suggests you've foreseen something, haven't you?"
Charlotte Linlin was unwilling to believe Katakuri's repeated accurate predictions, but as the number of predictions increased, she could only accept her fate.
However, this elaborate rally, which brought everyone together, was entirely aimed at boosting morale.
If now, the Katakuri the Half-Immortal were to suddenly declare that I had made a prediction.
I'm afraid the morale that was just painstakingly built up will be shattered by a single sentence.
"Don't worry, Mom, I didn't come here to Future Sight."
Katakuri spoke coldly, knowing full well that at this critical juncture, he was like a plague, but he didn't care about any of it; in fact, Katakuri felt a little fortunate.
"We just received a report that the surveillance Den Den Mushi in the Totto Land suddenly lost their signal. Such large-scale communication interference probably means Whitebeard and his crew have arrived."