manynovel Chapter 2743 The Formation of an Underground Alliance of Interests!
Chapter 2743 The Formation of an Underground Alliance of Interests!
Chapter 2743 The Formation of an Underground Alliance of Interests!
Under the ingenious construction of holographic virtual images.
The interior of this Rainbow Cloud Box has been transformed into an extremely luxurious and magnificent palace.
Looking around, the dazzling gold, the glittering jewels, and the warm jade complement each other, creating a radiant display.
Everywhere you look, you can see the astonishingly unique taste of the private room's owner.
The palace is located there.
Three figures exuding a strong aura of authority.
The Island Cloud Sofas are arranged in a triangular shape, sitting in different positions.
Behind each of them stood a powerful, taciturn attendant, as if by their shadow.
And right in the center of the private room.
A huge three-dimensional sand table formed by holographic images slowly rotates.
At this moment, three thrilling battles below are being broadcast live above.
Duel Arena Number Seventeen.
Daz Bones, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with the ability to cut through cuts.
He was locked in a fierce battle with Taketori Yoru, who possessed the Shikotsumyaku bloodline limit.
Both of them belong to extreme schools of thought that advocate close-quarters combat.
Abandon all fancy and impractical methods, relying solely on the most primitive and bloody close-quarters combat.
Daz's arms transformed into steel blades, flashing with a chilling light with each slash.
Meanwhile, Taketori Yoru almost frantically pulled out pale, hard bone blades from his body.
The blade and the bone hilt clashed repeatedly in the most ferocious manner.
It burst forth with a dense shower of sparks and a teeth-grinding clang of metal.
Duel Arena Number Five.
Galdino, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user, embodies a completely different aesthetic in battle.
He relied on his cunning mind and deep understanding of the fruit's abilities.
They conjured up layers of candle walls, sticky traps, and wax figure clones that were indistinguishable from real ones out of thin air.
His opponent, Bakuzan, though from the world of heroes and a member of the Martial Arts Association, wields the fierce 'Dark Hell Killing Technique'.
He even gained a basic understanding of the shock-generating power of the 'Eight-Strike Fist'.
Despite possessing terrifying brute strength, he was completely manipulated by Galdino.
Although the battle is unlikely to end in a short time, Gardino has clearly secured victory.
All that remained was Bakuzan, roaring in impotent rage amidst the intricate labyrinth of candles.
In contrast, consider Duel Arena Number Thirty-Three.
Absalom's situation was extremely tragic.
His proudest ability is the Paramecia-type Clear-Clear Fruit.
In the world of a hundred demons, the thousand-year-old demon, the Feathered Fox in her black dress, possessed keen senses, yet her perceptions were rendered useless in the face of the vast demonic power.
His martial arts skills, though passable, were no match for the seemingly casually flicked, yet fiercely powerful, snow-white fox tail.
They could only flee in a disheveled and desperate manner.
They occasionally retaliate with invisible bullets or rocket launchers.
However, the desire to close the distance remains an unattainable dream.
at the same time.
The three people sitting on the Island Cloud sofa in the Rainbow Cloud VIP room.
However, they paid no attention to the fierce battle scenes depicted on the sand table.
They calmly sipped their wine and chatted.
Their identities are of paramount importance throughout the entire starfish community.
Seated on the west side is the Minister of the World Government's Propaganda Department, the renowned "Golden Song God" Gild Tesoro.
The person standing behind him was none other than the president of the South China Sea branch of the Adventurers' Guild and the third-place winner of the first Top 100 Competition.
'Golden Great Swordsman' Unan.
Seated on the east side is Mima Amatori, the current head of CIPHER POL-No.8, the secret intelligence agency of the World Government.
Standing behind him was his trusted adjutant.
Levi Ackerman, an elite member of CP8, hailed from the world of Attack on Titan.
The man sitting calmly on the north side, with a thick, long Shukaku brand cigar in his mouth, exuding arrogance and domineering attitude, was none other than General Crocodile of the Army Headquarters!
Standing behind him was Akula Vahim, the 'Tail Crystal Scorpion King' who had eaten the Human-Human Fruit and thus transformed into human form.
Tesoro and Mima Tenryu were both invited by Crocodile.
They came specifically for this closed-door meeting.
"Tezzolo".
Crocodile slowly exhaled a thick smoke ring.
That hoarse, deep voice echoed softly in the luxurious setting.
“I heard from Meima that you recently planned to invest a huge sum of money to build a 10,000-meter-long sea entertainment city.”
Tesoro narrowed his shrewd eyes slightly.
Gently swirl the wine glass in your hand.
Let the deep red wine cling to the glass in an alluring arc.
"Tenniao-kun's information network is indeed accurate; this is true."
"I just didn't expect the two of you to be so close."
"very good."
Crocodile's lips curled into a cold, ruthless smile.
“I plan to invest under the name of ‘Baroque Company’.”
“I want to take over the casino business there entirely, especially the casino business.”
"We also need to do some trading of 'Nether Crystals' and 'intelligence' on it."
Upon hearing this, Tezzolo's mind raced, weighing the pros and cons.
If it were anyone else, they would dare to make such an outrageous demand in front of him.
They were trying to forcibly take the most profitable chunk of casino meat from his mouth.
He would definitely scoff at it.
They could even make the other person regret speaking to them with a flick of their wrist.
But sitting in front of him now is Crocodile.
The opponent was not only an Army General.
Tezzolo had heard of it long ago.
In this year's "Marineford War", Crocodile displayed an extremely domineering attitude, defeating nine admirals in succession.
Such terrifying strength has allowed him to firmly establish himself in the upper echelons of the military.
Crocodile certainly deserves to share this huge cake with him.
After a brief moment of thought, Tesoro's face broke into a hearty smile:
"We were able to get Baroque Company, led by General Crocodile, to join us."
"Our 'sea city' is destined to become the most dazzling entertainment gem in all of Starfish."
"good."
Crocodile was quite pleased with his tact and straightforwardness.
Then, he turned his head slightly, his deep gaze falling on Mima Tentori, with whom he had a past connection in the Kabane world.
"Beautiful horse."
Crocodile's tone sounded calm, but it carried an undeniable sense of firmness.
"Baroque Corporation will also extend its reach into intelligence networks and high-end security in the future."
"I hope you can provide some necessary support behind the scenes."
Upon hearing this, a barely perceptible glint flashed in the depths of Tennori Mima's eyes.
His CP8, though its duty is to carry out a series of assassination missions targeting key objectives in the affiliated world.
However, as a core senior executive of 'CIPHER-POL'.
He naturally had easy access to countless tightly sealed internal secrets and power dynamics.
This is intelligence that outside non-governmental organizations, and even the police, have no way of knowing.
Amatori Mima knew perfectly well that what they were doing had somewhat crossed the line of what was right.
But he was even more aware of Crocodile's immense power within the World Government and its unfathomable future potential.
In a starfish community teeming with powerful figures, to have a staunch ally of general caliber is truly remarkable.
For him personally, it is absolutely beneficial and without any harm.
Moreover, the specific intelligence to be provided can be decided entirely based on the situation.
"Since you asked me to, I have no reason to refuse."
A gentle, natural smile appeared on Mima Tentori's lips.
He readily agreed.
The important matter has been settled.
The tense atmosphere in the private room immediately eased and became more harmonious.
The three men's attention returned to the three matches in the center.
Tezzolo spoke fluently and generously, sparing no words of praise.
"General Crocodile's eye is indeed sharp."
"Daz's pure and powerful strength, Galdino's cunning and ever-changing wisdom, and Absalom's invaluable ability to see through things."
"If we could recruit all three of these men into our ranks..."
"It's enough to form the backbone of the Baroque Company."
Crocodile wholeheartedly agreed with this.
He took a bite of his cigar, and without turning his head, addressed the towering, silent Akula Vassim behind him, giving the order in a deep voice:
"After today's matches are over, go and make contact with these three people."
"Use my name to extend an olive branch to them."
“Yes, Master.” Akula Vassim nodded slightly.
He accepted the order in a deep, drum-like voice, yet with absolute respect.
He then asked, "What if they refuse?"
"Dispose of it secretly after the competition."
Hearing Crocodile's cold words...
Tesoro smiled.
Often, rejecting someone strong is itself a sin.
He would have done the same.
Of course, you have to be careful not to get targeted by the police.
That Minister Dorag is quite troublesome.
Just then, Mima Tennori chimed in.
“I happen to have a subordinate named Kuchikisugi.”
"This person, like me, comes from the Kabane world."
"As a samurai, he is highly skilled in swordsmanship and is also a Paramecia-type Scythe-Scythe Fruit user."
"And he had been injected with 'Perfect Type I Cell Enhancement Serum' many years ago."
"Physical condition reaches the average level of starfish people."
At this point, Mima Tennori paused slightly, a meaningful smile playing on her lips.
“He recently expressed his intention to leave 'CP8', saying he was tired of the dark and hopeless life.”
"If you are interested, I can do you a favor and have him switch to working for Baroque Works."
"A user of the Scythe-Scythe Fruit?"
Crocodile slowly exhaled a thick puff of cigar smoke.
He chuckled and readily agreed.
"Since you personally recommended this talent, I naturally won't refuse."
The voice just fell.
Crocodile calmly raised his right hand.
Accompanied by a barely perceptible spatial fluctuation between the fingers.
He took out two unique crystals that were crystal clear and emitted a blue halo from the spatial ring he was wearing.
Simultaneously, with exquisite control and the outward release of Armament Haki, he lifted the two crystals, suspending them in mid-air, where they reflected a brilliant luster under the light.
"This is a high-purity Nether Crystal that I personally refined using alchemy."
Crocodile's gaze swept over the two of them, his tone filled with undisguised arrogance.
"It contains extremely pure natural energy of the earth."
"In terms of quality, it is comparable to the Dark Gold Spirit Stones that the Dragon Clan offered as tribute to the World Government."
With that, he casually waved his hand, and two azure crystals flew towards Tesoro and Tennori Mima respectively.
"Consider this a welcoming gift to wish us a pleasant collaboration in the future."
"Take it."
Tesoro and Mima Amatori reached out and took it in perfect unison.
The moment the fingertips touched the crystal, a surge of pure energy immediately flowed through the palm.
This caused a glint to flash in both of their eyes.
They are all people with sharp eyes.
Although it is not yet clear how to utilize the Nether Crystals, it is clear how valuable this resource is.
At the same time, they witnessed Crocodile's alchemical skills.
Tesoro and Mima Tennori played with the cold-glowing Nether Crystal in their hands with great interest.
They exchanged glances across the distance, their smiles growing even wider.
Inside this extremely luxurious Rainbow Cloud VIP room.
A powerful alliance of interests that could shake up the underground power structure of Haixing in the future.
And so, amidst laughter and the intertwining of interests, a deal was quietly struck.
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