Chapter 472: The Knowledge of the Casino
Under Tesoro's personal guidance, the group walked and observed this mobile Sea Entertainment City. Along the way, they had to admit that Tesoro was quite capable.
It only took him decades to single-handedly create the Gran Tesoro, known as the world's largest Entertainment City. Gran Tesoro basically encompasses most of the Entertainment Facilities in the World, and everywhere reveals an atmosphere of extravagance and decadence.
Because Tesoro was personally leading them, the group naturally enjoyed an emperor-like feeling.
Every time they arrived at a location, people from Gran Tesoro would clear the area in advance to ensure that no one would disturb them.
Soon Brook and the others arrived at one of the core Buildings of Gran Tesoro, a Golden Tower over 300 meters tall. Brilliant Light flickered on the Tower, and at the top, a huge Golden Clock was slowly turning.
The clock was made entirely of Gold. In addition, there were various carvings on the clock, clearly from the hand of a master craftsman, making it look very magnificent. As Time reached the hour, the Bell Toll of the clock echoed throughout the entire Gran Tesoro.
Looking at Brook and the others' expressions, a smile couldn't help but appear at the Corner of Mouth of Tesoro. Obviously, their somewhat shocked Eyes were the best fulfillment of Tesoro's Inner Thoughts.
"Everyone, welcome to my Realm, Gran Tesoro!"
Hearing Tesoro's Sound, Katie unconsciously frowned, because she heard a feeling of arrogance and conceit from Tesoro's Laughter.
Urouge snorted coldly, seemingly dissatisfied: "We didn't come here to admire these Things. Can Stella come out to see us? Tesoro."
"Hahahaha, everyone, don't worry, we have plenty of Time. You are Stella's Friends, so you are also my Friend, Tesoro's Friends. Since you have come to my Territory, then I will naturally entertain you properly. Let's go to the Casino for a few small Gambles later and enjoy the Fun of Gambling."
Tesoro continued to laugh.
"We don't Gamble."
Katie directly said coldly.
"Miss Katie, a little Gamble is pleasant, but a big Gamble hurts the body. On the boring Grand Line, Gambling is a rare relaxation. Since you have come to Gran Tesoro, how can you not experience it? I still have Things to deal with. Next, Dice and Baccarat will entertain you."
With Tesoro's Laughter, Dice, who was tall and imposing, standing beside Tesoro and looking full of Deterrence, came In front of the group.
"Everyone, I will temporarily entertain you next." Facing the group, Dice's attitude seemed very respectful, after all, he had seen Tesoro's attitude.
"Since Mr. Tesoro is so enthusiastic, let's go."
Brook slowly said.
He wanted to see what this Weapon Tesoro was up to.
After a while, Dice led Brook and the others to a huge Palace. On both sides of the Palace stood eight slender and beautiful women. In front of the Palace, there were magnificent Golden Pillars that needed three people to hug, supporting the top of the Great Hall.
"Is this the Casino?" Brook's Gaze swept around, and then he smiled again: "It's really magnificent."
"Yes, the Casino is inside the Great Hall, but you are Guests of noble Status, so we will go directly to the Casino's VIP Room." Dice said, leading a few people deeper into the Great Hall.
Soon the group boarded the golden elevator to the VIP Room. As the golden elevator stopped at the floor where the VIP Room was located, the elevator doors In front of the group did not open.
At this moment, a big-headed man in black who was previously beside Tesoro suddenly jumped out from the Wall. He introduced himself and said: "I am Tanaka, an Ability User who ate the Warp-Warp Fruit. For Safety reasons, the Casino here is closed. Everyone who enters the Casino must pass through my Ability to enter."
Baccarat also explained from the Side, "This is the Rules set by Boss Tesoro. No one can change it."
"Rules? Rules are meant to be broken."
Katie said, placing her Hand on the Sheath. Accompanied by several Sword Light flashes.
The Wall In front was instantly cut to pieces, revealing the Giant Space inside.
Then, under Baccarat's surprised Gaze, the group passed through the cut-open Entrance and entered the Casino's VIP Room.
Entering the Casino, what rushed towards them was a luxurious, magnificent golden Great Hall. Gamblers were everywhere, exquisite Gambling Tables, golden Bargaining Chip, and various carefully crafted Gambling Game were displayed. Around them, they were surrounded by a huge indoor Aquarium, as if they were in the Seabed.
In the center of the Great Hall, there was a huge Gambling Table. Beside the Gambling Table, there were two sumo wrestlers as Giant as Hills, who should be responsible for VIP security. In addition, there was also a huge Dice Cup and two huge Dice.
"Mr. Brook, why don't you play a few rounds yourself first." Baccarat took a suitcase of golden Bargaining Chip from the beautiful Waiter, handed it to Brook, and then continued, "You can play as you like. If you lose them all, I will get you more."
"Yohohoho, my Gambling Luck has always been bad."
Brook laughed while holding the Bargaining Chip.
These Words made Baccarat slightly stunned, and then she reacted: "It doesn't matter, Lord Tesoro has already instructed us. All your expenses are on his account. You can play with peace of mind."
"Forget it, there are too many Bargaining Chip. I can't Endure it. Just take one."
Saying that, Brook picked up a Bargaining Chip from the suitcase.
He casually walked towards a Gambling Table. This Gambling Table was playing Dice, and the game was very simple, just betting on big or small.
"Bet big or small, no more bets."
The beautiful dealer shook the Dice Cup in her Hand and specially looked at Brook.
Brook threw the golden Bargaining Chip in his Hand towards the 'big' Position.
"Big!"
After a while, the dealer shouted loudly, and then used a ruler made of Gold to push the Bargaining Chip in front of Brook.
The dealer inconspicuously glanced at Baccarat in the Distant. When she saw the other party nodded, her hanging heart was relieved.
As the saying goes, nine out of ten Gambles are losses. Many times, once you enter the Casino, your win or loss is not up to you.
Having won the first battle, Brook's Emotion had no Wave.
"Sir, your Bargaining Chip have been sorted for you. Would you like to deposit them into your Private Account on Gran Tesoro, or exchange them for Beli to take away?"
At this time, a gentle Sound rang out from the Side.
"Hehe, you won so much so quickly? I really didn't expect it."
A somewhat surprised Sound rang out.
And many people around showed strange expressions. They really didn't expect that a blind person could win so much.
After all, this is the VIP Room, and wins and losses are calculated in the hundreds of millions.
And Brook and Katie looked at the Person who was speaking.
The gambler who called himself "this humble one" had short black hair, wore purple clothes, a Navy Cloak on his back, guards on his hands, Wooden Clogs on his feet, and a Cane Sword in his Hand. But what was most noticeable was his pair of tightly closed Eyes.
"Yohohoho, isn't this Vice Admiral Issho?"
Brook came to Issho's Side and said.
Brook's Words made Issho slightly stunned.
"Brook, didn't your Captain come?"
Issho looked at Brook and asked.
"Captain is temporarily unable to get away, but Captain is everywhere."
"..."
Hearing Brook's Words, Issho fell into Silence.
"Bet big or small, no more bets."
The dealer on the Side said.
"Then, what do you think, bet big or small this time?" Issho suddenly asked Brook.
Brook smiled and said, "Do we need to bet?"
"Indeed." After saying that, Brook casually picked up a Bargaining Chip and threw it onto the Gambling Table. With a 'ding' Sound, the Bargaining Chip made a crisp Sound and finally landed on the leopard that takes all bets.
"Bet big or small, no more bets." After the dealer finished speaking, she started shaking the Dice, and then opened the Dice Cup, "Six, six, six, takes all bets!"
Looking at the Bargaining Chip In front of them, neither Issho nor Brook had the slightest Wave. Obviously, they had long seen through this kind of Thing.
Or rather, this is the reason why Tesoro can control both the black and white sides.
If you are a high-ranking official of the World Government or a high-level Marine, as long as you come to Gran Tesoro to Gamble, you will definitely return fully loaded.
And even if there are wins and losses, in the end, there will definitely be more wins than losses.
Although Marine Headquarters and World Government high-level officials are aware of this Thing, most of them turn a blind eye to it.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 473: The Evil of Human Nature
When the oppressed rise up, they only oppress the weaker even more cruelly.
This sentence is enough to interpret the life of Golden Emperor Tezoluo.
The Celestial Dragons once brought him despair and pain that reached the depths of his soul.
Therefore, he hated the Celestial Dragons who were high above, hated those nobles, hated those rich people, hated the world where money could control everything.
Therefore.
He took a huge risk to seize the Gold-Gold Fruit and spent less than ten years to transform from a worthless slave into today's World's Richest Person.
But it is clear that his mind, as a former slave of the Celestial Dragons, was also distorted.
As his Force continued to expand, he also gradually came into contact with the true apex of this World. Afterwards, he despairingly discovered that even if he had become the World's Richest Person, the Gold Emperor who could decide the life and death of others with a single word, he was still not even as good as a dog in the eyes of the Celestial Dragons.
Even his Strength, his Wealth, and his Status could not allow him to carry out retaliation against the Celestial Dragons.
"Those without Money are destined to be controlled."
Finally realizing his powerlessness, he regarded this sentence as his Motto, and gradually became the same as those ugly Celestial Dragons he once hated.
Having been oppressed and controlled as a slave, he, after realizing that he could not use these Things to retaliate against the Celestial Dragons, also began to join in the act of oppressing and controlling others.
The despairing Emotion of others would fill his empty heart.
As Time passed, he lived as the Person he once loathed the most.
But I don't care at all.
Now, the only Thing I care about is Stella, who once brought a ray of Light into my Life!
However, when I saw her again, the initial atmosphere between us was very pleasant, but when I heard that she was planning to oppose the Celestial Dragons, I became afraid. The Gold Emperor who once dared to clash with the Celestial Dragons for the Man he loved was already dead.
Now, the one who is alive is only Flamin, who is famous in the Sea!
Although often in the dead of Night.
The Gold Emperor would sit upright outside the Room at the top of Golden City, and when looking up at the drunken and extravagant City above, he would unscrupulously release an icy killing intent directed at the Celestial Dragons.
But that was only before.
But now, Brook and others have appeared, and I understand what that represents.
So I am very unwilling. I am unwilling to be enemies with the World Government, unwilling to be enemies with the Celestial Dragons and even the Navy, unwilling for the Status and Wealth I have obtained with such difficulty to disappear.
"Gold Emperor, you seem a little unhappy?"
A beautiful Woman with short purple hair came to Gulas's Side and asked.
As the Gold Emperor's Partner, Gulas's relationship with the Gold Emperor is still quite good. After all, as a very famous Singer, she can provide considerable Popularity for Gran Tesoro.
However, in addition to being a well-known Singer, Gulas also has another Status. Before becoming a famous Singer, she was a great thief wandering around, and even after becoming a Singer, she often committed crimes everywhere. She enjoys the Fun of stealing.
And the reason why she was willing to accept the Gold Emperor's recruitment to perform in Gran Tesoro was for Doflamingo's Treasure.
"Nothing, Gulas. If there's nothing else, go out."
If it were normal times, Gulas would definitely be polite to her, but the current Gold Emperor obviously does not have that mood.
And after hearing the Gold Emperor's Words, a cunning look flashed in Gulas's Eyes, and then she twisted her Waist and walked out.
Obviously, she is very clear about her positioning.
After Gulas left, the Gold Emperor retracted his Gaze.
I like to cooperate with stupid People, because stupid People can avoid many unnecessary troubles.
Then the Gold Emperor took out a Den Den Mushi, hesitated for a moment, and finally dialed it.
Puru Puru Puru~
The Den Den Mushi was quickly connected.
"Joker, this is Tesoro·Gold Emperor, is Business good recently?"
At this time, Doflamingo was on Vacation in a luxurious Villa. Suddenly receiving Tesoro·Gulas's Den Den Mushi, he was also a little surprised, but quickly understood.
"Fuffuffuffu, it's Gold Emperor, ah, Business has been alright recently, all thanks to the Funds he lent out, but it's rare for him to take the initiative to contact me."
Although Doflamingo could not guess the purpose of the Gold Emperor contacting him, politeness was still necessary.
After the Gold Emperor snatched the Gold-Gold Fruit he was preparing to auction, he originally planned to kill the other party.
However, the Gold Emperor's Development Speed obviously exceeded his expectations, especially with the Awakening of the Gold Emperor's Gold-Gold Fruit, Doflamingo's thoughts of killing him also died down, after all, it would not be worth the loss.
Afterwards, the two sides simply established cooperation. After all, one was a well-known Underworld Emperor, and the other was a Financial Emperor who controlled almost ten percent of the Beli in the World. The alliance between the two sides was a complete union of the strong.
"Hahaha, Old Friends should always keep in touch, but this time I contacted you, I want to ask you for a Help, and the Money from the last time will be written off."
Monet, sitting beside Doflamingo, laughed softly when she heard the Gold Emperor's Words.
Monet knows Tesoro·Gold Emperor very well. His Value of Money is simply morbid, and being able to make him give up such a large sum of Funds, it must be a very tricky Thing.
"Oh? What Thing is it? Tell me about it."
Doflamingo asked curiously, but his Face was full of his signature Smile.
"The Remnant of the Nigelde Pirates has appeared, and I hope you can contact those Weapon in the New World who once had Hatred with Nigelde..."
Before Tesoro·Gulas could finish speaking, Doflamingo interrupted him.
"Fuffuffuffu~ What a daredevil, who does he think he is? Does he know the Strength of Nigelde and his Monsters? He actually wants me to come forward and do such a Thing for him?
Does he want to kill me, Gulas·Gulas!"
Speaking of the end, Doflamingo's Voice had already begun to turn cold, but the Smile on his Face still did not disappear.
People who understand Doflamingo know that the more he smiles, the more angry he is.
Doflamingo is very good at hiding his Emotions. These sunglasses are to prevent others from knowing what he is thinking through his Eyes.
Tesoro·Gold Emperor was a little stunned, and soon, the Corner of his Mouth began to tremble, which was caused by anger.
After all, he is the famous Flamin, and also a King's Shichibukai. Doflamingo, this Weapon, actually dared to disrespect him so much.
However, soon, Gulas still adjusted his Emotions.
"It's just helping to pass on a message, and it will definitely not involve him. In addition, besides the Weapon in the New World, I will also notify the World Government and the Navy. I believe they should be very happy to send the Remnant of Nigelde to Impel Down."
"Hmm? Okay, I will pass on the Words for him."
Doflamingo hung up the Den Den Mushi directly after speaking.
"Monet, has there been any Intelligence about the Nigelde Pirate Crew on the Sea recently? Bring me all the Intelligence collected recently."
Doflamingo turned his head and said to Monet.
Sure enough, a Weapon like him will not be easily killed. Is he going to return again?
Doflamingo lay on the Lounge Chair, looking at the Sun in the Sky, and muttered to himself.
Obviously, the Impression that Woman left on him back then was too deep.
(End of this chapter)
Chapter 474: Something Dirty
"Betting on everything, huh." Issho looked over at Dice.
"Vice Admiral Issho's gambling luck is really quite something." Baccarat walked over from the side, saying with a smile.
"Hehe, my gambling luck has always been terrible, you know. Ever since I lost my eyesight, in my decades of gambling in casinos, I've only ever lost money. There's never been a time when my gambling luck was prosperous." Fujitora chuckled, his gaze subtly sweeping over Baccarat and Dice.
Clearly, with Issho's Observation Haki, he could clearly sense the casino's little tricks. He also understood that the Gran Tesoro Casino probably had some suspicions about the Navy personnel who were winning big here, but they hadn't called them out on it.
This was also the main reason Issho had come here this time. After all, in this chaotic world, the Navy was the last line of defense for the commoners. If the Navy were to be corrupted, it would undoubtedly be very bad news.
"If you don't believe in your own Gambling Luck, then how about trying again? Best two out of three." Dice said to Issho. Dice's arrogance was selective. If it were a normal person, Dice would have thrown them out already. But the person in front of him was a Monster comparable to a Navy Admiral. If he threw him out, he would probably be the one getting thrown out.
And the most important thing was that this blind Vice Admiral seemed to know Lord Tesoro's honored guests.
"Then let's try again?"
Issho replied, clearly wanting to see what the casino planned to do.
"Hehe, in that case, let's begin." Dice grinned, then picked up the giant Dice Cup next to him. Then, he stomped his foot hard, and three giant Dice were sent flying into the Sky. The Dice Cup swept out fiercely, then scooped the three giant Dice into the massive Dice Cup.
Dice waved the Dice Cup around with both hands. The wind and waves stirred up by the shaking Dice Cup surged wildly in the Casino. The Dice crashed against the inner wall of the Dice Cup, making a loud rumbling sound. After a while, with a bang, Dice's movements finally stopped, and the Dice Cup was placed on the ground.
"Bet on big or small, place your bets."
It was still the same age-old phrase in the Casino. After Dice finished speaking, he looked at Issho and chuckled.
"It seems today my luck is quite good when betting on small..."
"Bet on big, and you'll win for sure."
Issho was slightly taken aback as he spoke, because he clearly heard a familiar Sound in his Ears, but after a moment's pause, Issho continued, "So I'll bet on small."
Dice nodded, then took out a long Axe and jumped into the Air. Then Dice swung the Axe and spun rapidly.
With a loud bang, the Axe was still in his hand, but Dice's Armament Haki-covered Head slammed directly into the Dice Cup. Then the Dice Cup shattered completely, revealing the three giant Dice.
The Dealer next to him immediately announced, "Four, five, six, fifteen points, big."
Seeing the numbers on the Dice, Baccarat said with a smile, "It seems Mr. Issho's Gambling Luck is really a bit bad. But there are still two rounds."
Fujitora also smiled and said, "Yes, but we still have two rounds."
Dice picked up the giant Dice Cup, then glanced at the sexily dressed Baccarat. Baccarat seemed to understand his meaning, so she walked behind Issho.
She reached out a Hand and gently patted Issho's left Shoulder, as if it were an unintentional Action. But suddenly, she saw Brook looking at her, and Issho's white Eyes 'looking' at her.
This made her raised Palm freeze in mid-air.
This sudden Scene shocked Tanaka, who was observing this in the Monitoring Room. Baccarat had actually failed. Was the other party too vigilant, or had they noticed something?
"Is there something wrong? Madam?"
Fujitora asked Baccarat behind him.
"Nothing, nothing. I just wanted to get closer to take a look."
Baccarat quickly adjusted her Emotions and replied with a smile.
"Oh."
Hearing Baccarat's Words, Issho just said "Oh" and said nothing more.
"Hey, hey, Issho, you're so cold to Beautiful Women, be careful you won't find a Wife in the future! And this Beauty is obviously trying to give you a strong luck buff."
Listening to the noisy Sound that rang out in his Ears again, Issho couldn't help but frown. In his Observation Haki, there was no Trace of the other party's Existence, but the other party's Voice entered his Ears without any obstruction.
"Hey, hey, Issho, you're not still a virgin, are you?"
Hearing Nicholas's teasing Voice in his Ears, Issho suddenly couldn't hold back anymore.
He had never felt that Nicholas's Voice would make him so annoyed.
"Nicholas, please don't make fun of me."
Issho finally couldn't help but speak.
And his Action of speaking to the Air made Baccarat and Dice on the scene a little bewildered. Only Brook, Katie, and Urouge seemed to have thought of something and revealed expressions of Surprise.
"Vice Admiral Issho, you?"
Hearing Dice's Words, Issho said, "There are still two rounds."
"Then let's continue."
Dice nodded, then used a newly appeared Dice Cup to start his performance again.
At this time, in the Monitoring Room where Tanaka was originally located in the Casino, a Man in a gorgeous Suit was sitting. Beside him, Tanaka, the Security Chief of Gran Tesoro, stood respectfully.
The Man in the gorgeous Suit was Tesoro.
At this time, on the screen in front of the two, the Scene of Issho gambling with Dice was constantly playing, and Tesoro was staring intently at the screen.
"Boss, it's right here."
As Tanaka spoke, he pressed the pause button, and the paused Image on the screen was the Scene of Issho speaking to the Air.
"Can you analyze what he said?"
Tesoro asked with a frown.
Although the Monitoring Den Den Mushi could monitor every Corner of the Ship, it could not capture Sound. After all, unless it was close to the Den Den Mushi, there would be no Sound at all.
"We've already asked a Linguistic Expert to translate. The sentence he said..."
Tanaka paused as he spoke, because when he heard what the Linguistic Expert translated, his scalp still tingled.
"What exactly did he say?"
Looking at Tanaka's expression, Tesoro couldn't help but frown.
"Nicholas, please don't make fun of me."
"Are you sure?"
Tesoro couldn't help but ask. He knew very well how terrifying the Strength of Navy Headquarters Vice Admiral Fujitora Issho was. That was a Monster who could be on par with the current Navy Admirals.
He didn't think anyone could be presumptuous in front of such a Monster. If that was the case, then...
"Confirmed. For this reason, we even hired five or six Linguistic Experts, and the Answer they got was all the same."
Tanaka said affirmatively.
"Then, from the other Monitoring Den Den Mushi, have you seen any Trace of other People existing around Fujitora?"
Tesoro asked again.
"No, at the first moment we discovered the Abnormality, I immediately pulled up all the Images around the VIP Room, and there was no Abnormality at all."
Hearing Tanaka's Words, Tesoro immediately felt that there was something dirty in his Gran Tesoro Casino's VIP Room.
What Tesoro didn't know was that while he and Tanaka were studying Fujitora's abnormal Actions, the 'dirty thing' in the VIP Room was currently sitting on the control panel of the Monitoring Room, sizing him up and down.
Chapter 475 Appearance
Tesoro was currently in a bit of a dilemma. After all, he now had to consider various unexpected Factors.
If Issho wasn't having a hallucination, then it meant Nicholas had appeared in some special Form of Consciousness.
Thinking of this, Tesoro stopped wasting Words and directly picked up the Microphone on the table, saying, "Dice, don't waste Time. After this round, find an excuse to use your Full Power and fight them. Baccarat, fully activate your Ability, and the Target of your Ability is to find Nicholas! Also, find an Opportunity to absorb all the Luck of those three guys!"
Dice in the Casino heard Tesoro's Words, and after slamming the Dice Cup down hard, he looked towards Issho and Brook's Positions.
Then Dice, wielding an Axe, flew into Mid-air, spinning downwards, and once again smashed the Dice Cup with his head.
"Four, three, five, twelve points, big."
"Ah, as expected, my Gambling Luck is not good, I lost again."
Issho couldn't help but shake his head to the side, while Katie beside him had already burst out laughing. It could be said that in the three rounds, everything Issho bet on was the opposite of what was rolled.
Seeing the numbers on the Dice, Dice was immediately dumbfounded. What the hell was he supposed to do? People had already lost three rounds in a row, what excuse did he have to start a Conflict with them?
However, Tesoro's Command was clearly inviolable, so Dice immediately roared angrily, then clenched his Fist and slammed it down on the Dice.
"Bastard, you're cheating!"
With a Bang, the Dice under the Ground were directly smashed. From this, it could be seen how weak that Weapon's Power was.
Gild Tesoro in the Room was slightly stunned when he saw that Scene: such Acting Skills could already be described as clumsy, but achieving the same effect was enough.
"Oh? This one has lost eight rounds, and even all the Money has been lost. Why would you say this one is cheating? Is there any gambler in this World who would cheat to make Oneself lose?"
Issho said, feeling a sharp News whistling towards him, and frowned.
Dice's Fist had already rushed over and stopped abruptly when it was about to hit Issho's Face.
What…
Dice was greatly shocked, because his Whole Body was suppressed by a sudden Gravity, and his Whole Body couldn't move. His only movable eyeballs could only see the blind Vice Admiral in front of him slowly drawing the Cane Sword in his Hand.
"Isn't there some Misunderstanding?"
Baccarat also hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over.
"If your Hand dares to touch us, believe it or not, I'll chop it off!"
Looking at Baccarat who familiarly stretched her Hand over, Katie pressed her Left Hand on the Sword Hilt at her Waist, and said in an ice-cold Tone.
Gild Tesoro in the Room saw this Scene, pondered for a moment, and finally shook his head and said, "Tanaka, let's go out."
He hadn't expected that Dice's Fist hadn't even been swung out before he was completely defeated.
Gild Tesoro, led by Tanaka, walked directly towards the Wall and merged into it.
Tap tap tap… Clear sounds came from the already noisy Casino Hall. Gamblers saw a gorgeously dressed Woman walking over. Everyone who came to Gran Tesoro knew this Woman. She was the Master of this Underwater Entertainment City, Gild Tesoro.
Hearing the Sound, Fujitora slightly turned his head and finally saw Gild Tesoro. However, he had no good Feel for this Person who used Money to corrupt many high-level Marines: "Gran Tesoro's controller, Gold Emperor Gild Tesoro."
As soon as his Words fell, the terrifying Pressure on Dice's Body suddenly Burst out with a Destructive Power. With a Bang, the Power directly acted on Dice's Foot.
Then the Air Wave danced wildly, the Ground cracked, and under that terrifying Pressure, the Ground under Dice's Foot was instantly penetrated. His Whole Body crashed through layers of floors, and then disappeared into the bottomless Hole in a bloody and life-or-death state.
All the gamblers in the room were incomparably shocked. This Weapon actually dared to do such a Thing in front of Gild Tesoro.
"Dice…" Tanaka beside Gild Tesoro immediately used his Ability to rush over, and then hurriedly used a Den Den Mushi to call a Doctor.
The Smile on Gild Tesoro's Face, which had been hanging there just now, immediately solidified. He hadn't expected that even after he had appeared, the Weapon in front of him would still not give him Face.
"Although you are a Vice Admiral of Marine Headquarters, you can't run wild here. Gild Tesoro is recognized and protected by the World Government!"
Gild Tesoro's Gaze was somewhat cold as he stared at Fujitora.
He could only use the name of the World Government to suppress Fujitora. As for fighting, his brain wasn't broken.
"Gild Tesoro, you probably don't know what kind of Person this one is."
"You can use any Means to test this one, but you must never say that this one is cheating. This one, as a gambler, has his own Belief."
Fujitora's eyes, which were all white, stared directly at Gild Tesoro. "If Gild Tesoro didn't have the Protection of the World Government, that Weapon would have been dead just now."
"Do you want to become the Woman of the Gambling King?"
Looking at the tense situation between the two sides, Nicholas finally couldn't bear it anymore. Accompanied by a burst of Lightning, his Figure slowly appeared between the two people.
At the same time, he looked at Fujitora with a strange expression. He had really felt Killing Intent from Fujitora just now, which meant that this Weapon was serious. If Gild Tesoro had no relationship with the World Government, Dice, the Weapon who slandered Fujitora for cheating, would definitely be dead.
"Albert Nicholas."
"Hmm?"
Nicholas looked intently at the large amount of Liquid Gold surrounding Gild Tesoro.
This was clearly an Awakening Ability.
"Do you want to attack me? A bit interesting."
Nicholas vaguely sensed Gild Tesoro's Interest, and the Corner of his Mouth slightly hooked up, revealing a rather interested expression.
Gild Tesoro looked at the interested expression on Nicholas's Face, as if he were watching a show, and his expression became even more gloomy.
He suddenly opened his arms.
Whirr—!
This Action was like a Command.
The large amount of Liquid Gold that had been prepared for a long Time surged violently like a Tide in an instant. Gold Rope after Gold Rope suddenly surged towards Nicholas.
Even many VIPs who didn't have Time to react were affected.
Nicholas slightly tilted his head, facing the Gold Rope flying towards him without the slightest Action.
Gild Tesoro looked at Nicholas who had no Defense and said, "Nicholas, fighting me in my Territory is your biggest mistake."
Along with Gild Tesoro's loud laughter, countless Liquid Gold sprayed out from the top of the entire Casino Hall, all of them binding towards Nicholas.
"What a boring Action."
Facing the surging Gold Tide, Nicholas just whispered, then directly stretched out his Palm.
"Lightning Metallurgy!"
Along with his Words falling, the surging Gold Tide instantly solidified around Nicholas as if it had been frozen.
Moreover, Gild Tesoro could clearly Feel that he had lost Control of those Gold, or rather, it wasn't that he had lost Control of those Gold, but that his Control priority over those Gold was lower than Nicholas's.
"Considering that you didn't Damage Stella, you are spared. But having been oppressed by the Celestial Dragons, and still not daring to raise your Sword against those who once oppressed you after gaining Power, but instead becoming their lackey and continuing to wield your Sword against People who were once as weak as you, it's truly Pitiful."
Nicholas's Words seemed to have magic Power, and Gild Tesoro was completely stunned in place. Then his Line of Sight seemed to quickly rewind, and finally froze on the day he became a Slave of the Celestial Dragons, the starting point of his Nightmare in life.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 476 The Success Rate of Awakening
"Captain, what's wrong with him?"
Katie asked curiously, looking at Tesoro who was standing there blankly.
"Perhaps he recalled some good Memory."
Nicholas said with a smile.
Tesoro was indeed lost in Memory, but whether it was good or not, only Tesoro himself knew.
This was also considered an opportunity Nicholas gave him. After all, if he could still suppress his Hatred for the Celestial Dragons after experiencing that hellish Memory again, then Nicholas would truly admire him as a real man.
"By the way, Captain, should we notify Simon?"
Brook asked, as for what to notify, it was naturally about Nicholas's appearance.
"Yes, let him know. After all, it's still quite cold in the High Sky. Let's go, and check on Stella by the way. It seems she's living quite well on this Ship."
Nicholas said, and walked out of the VIP Room of the Casino. Fujitora naturally followed, he had many questions to ask Nicholas.
As for Baccarat, facing Nicholas and the Tesoro who was in an unknown situation, she currently had no idea what to do.
"So, you were intercepted and killed by the real mastermind behind the Celestial Dragons, huh? I didn't expect there to be such a Strongest behind the Celestial Dragons."
Fujitora couldn't help but sigh as he listened to Nicholas recount his encounter back then.
He was very clear about Nicholas's Strength at the time. Even now, after more than ten years of cultivation, he dared to say that he could contend with the Nicholas of that year, but such a Monster had no power to Resistance in the hands of the master behind the Celestial Dragons.
"So this time you appear..."
Issho asked hesitantly, after all, Im was so powerful.
"Ah, this time it was also a blessing in disguise. I can be considered to have Awakened. When my main Body is completely recovered, if I encounter that Weapon again, I should have the Strength to fight. After all, Issho, your Ability has also Awakened, you should clearly understand how huge the difference is between Awakening and not Awakening."
Nicholas said calmly, after all, he was very clear about how strong he was after Ability Awakening.
"Awakening? But according to Record, there seems to be no example of Logia Type Awakening, right?"
Fujitora couldn't help but frown, after all, he had never heard of a precedent for Logia Type Awakening.
"Zoan Type and Paramecia Type have Awakening, why not Logia Type? The Awakening of Zoan Type and Paramecia-type is because there are examples of Awakening Existence, so many Strongest on the Sea know that these two can move towards a higher Layers, but the Logia Type Awakenings are all dead, so naturally the Rumor that Logia Type cannot Awaken has spread."
Nicholas said with a smile. It could be said that Logia Type Awakening was indeed a narrow escape from death. Even if it wasn't because he had an anchor point Existence in his Body, he would have been assimilated by the natural Consciousness that could be described as all-encompassing.
Even so, it took him decades for his Consciousness to awaken from the Chaos, and with Bell-lin's help, he gradually regained Oneself.
It is even an exaggeration to say that if there were no special Means to protect one's Soul, then Logia Type Awakening, without exception, would all return to Nature.
"As expected of the Sea Secret Treasure, but the News of your appearance, Nicholas, is estimated to spread throughout the World very quickly."
Fujitora said with a frown.
"It will? It won't, at least someone will not want the News of my appearance to spread on the Sea."
In Nicholas's view, the World Government would definitely not be willing to let the News of his appearance spread wantonly on the Sea, after all, what he had done was a huge provocation to the Majesty of the World Government.
It was not easy to use more than ten years to dilute Nicholas's Influence, so naturally they would not be stupid enough to let the News leak out again.
Even from their standpoint, regardless of the Influence of Nicholas's reappearance on the Sea, what they have to do is to suppress the News about Nicholas, just like concealing Roger's real name back then.
And as Nicholas expected, after receiving the News that Nicholas appeared on Gran Tesoro, the World Government immediately dispatched the CP Department to enter many newspaper offices, demanding that they not disclose the News, and also closely monitored the major printing plants in the World to ensure that no newspapers about Nicholas's News would leak out.
This Action of the World Government led to the fact that in the seventh day after Nicholas appeared in Gran Tesoro, the News did not spread in a large scale, but only circulated in a small range. After all, in the VIP Room of Gran Tesoro, there was more than one person who witnessed Nicholas, and News leaks were also normal.
New World, Sea Area.
The Sea Surface was calm.
A Small Boat with the Whitebeard Pirates Banner hanging on it, like a White Whale, was docked on the Sea Surface.
On the Deck.
Teach sat cross-legged on a Wooden Barrel, holding Intelligence about Nicholas's appearance in his Hand. The content of the Intelligence was not much, but the Photo attached to the Intelligence was undoubtedly Nicholas.
"What a Terror-like Weapon, you think so, Teach?"
Just as Teach was looking at the Intelligence, Sachi suddenly came to Teach's Side and said.
"..."
"Zehahaha, yes, Nicholas's Strength back then was as terrifying as Pops, after so many years, how much stronger his Strength has become is really hard to imagine."
Teach also lowered his head to look at the face on the newspaper, his Eyes solemn.
Someone couldn't hide their shock and said in a deep voice: "If Nicholas appears, doesn't it mean that the Gulas Pirates, which has disappeared, may also reappear on the Sea?"
Hearing this, everyone on the Whitebeard Pirates couldn't help but look light.
You must know that the current Whitebeard is known as the Strongest Weapon in the World. If these two Weapons reappear, then it is very likely that Conflict will occur with the Whitebeard Pirates. After all, Pirates also Value Reputation very much.
Since you are the Strongest Woman in the World, then what do you take us for?
"Probably not, after all..."
"Don't forget, these two gangs of Weapons have a Good Thing of attacking Holy Land Mary Geoise and sinking Justice Island. What do they dare not do?"
"That's true..."
"When Pops's Body was at its peak, we couldn't get any Benefit from the Gulas Pirates and Nitezoro Pirates. Now Pops's Body is obviously having Problems, then we..."
He stopped halfway through his Words, and noticed that the Atmosphere was wrong, so he quickly shut up.
However, it is an indisputable fact that Whitebeard's Body condition is getting worse and worse. At a Time when great Turmoil is about to occur on this Sea, Whitebeard's poor Body condition is undoubtedly bad News, which made many people on the Ship suddenly look worried.
...
Sea Area.
A Warship furled its Sail and stopped on the Sea Surface.
On the port side of the Warship was a Ship flying the White Peach White Pirates Banner.
On the Deck of the Warship, Marines who had lost Consciousness were lying all over the ground.
Ace sat on the pile of People on the Deck, surrounded by Deuce and others.
"The legendary Pirate Nicholas, who was once as famous as Pirate King Roger, Whitebeard Edward Newgate, and Golden Lion Shiki, has reappeared. But... how did these Marines get the News? There are even such clear Photos."
Deuce held a piece of Intelligence in his Hand, his brows furrowed slightly.
Obviously, the sudden News made him unable to help but fall into Inner Thoughts.
"Nicholas?"
Ace murmured to Oneself. At the same Time, he also contacted the Weapon who forced Aokiji back in Sabaody Archipelago, and what he said, 'Captain is coming back soon', it seems he was talking about Nicholas.
...
The Five Elders, the World Government's rulers on the surface, were currently having a particularly Troublesome time with Nicholas's reappearance.
"Sengoku, that bastard... actually acted without authorization!!!"
One of the Five Elders, with white gentlemanly curly hair, a Beard, a flat hat, and a Scar on his right Face, looked very ugly.
In his Hand, he also held a Documents from Navy Headquarters.
The content of the Documents was a Documents from Navy Headquarters to dispatch a large number of forces to enter the New World to crusade against Nicholas.
Another of the Five Elders, wearing a Suit, with a thin and tall figure and eight long whiskers on his chin, took the report from the flat-hatted Five Elders, a cold Intent flashed in his Eyes, and said coldly:
"How is it possible to enter the New World to crusade against Nicholas with the Navy's current Strength? Sengoku, that Weapon, shouldn't do such a brainless Thing rashly. What exactly is he Planing..."
"Things have come to this point, saying these Things is equivalent to nonsense."
Another of the Five Elders, also wearing a Suit, but without a tie and with a golden beard, glanced at the flat-hatted Five Elders and the long-bearded Five Elders expressionlessly and said directly.
Another bald Five Elders, wearing a dark green Suit with a two-character mustache and a birthmark on his forehead, clasped his Hands together and rested them on his chin, and said slowly: "For the Navy's Plan, just reject it directly. According to Intelligence, we can already be sure that Nicholas is indeed not dead. The Problem now is how we should target Nicholas."
"If Im-sama doesn't take Action, with the World Government's current Strength, unless we can lure him into a trap, otherwise this ferocious Beast in the Forest of the New World will be impossible to capture."
The bald Five Elders, wearing Glasses and holding a Long Sword exuding a strange Aura, spoke in a Tone as sharp as a Sharp Blade.
"Then can we release false News like we did in God Valley to deal with Rocks to attract Nicholas and then Suppress him?"
One of the Five Elders, wearing a dark blue Suit, with a thin and tall figure and eight long whiskers on his chin, said after thinking.
The Five Elders with a Scar on his Face looked at the thin and tall Five Elders with eight long whiskers, and frowned: "It's not that Simple. The Rocks Pirates back then was unique on the Sea. At that Time, we had enough Strength to ensure that it could be eliminated.
But the current Situation on the Sea is too Simple. The Seven Emperors of the New World, and the Muye Pirates, who are lurking in the dark and whose Trace is unknown, and Nicholas, who has begun to become active again.
In addition, there are Ambitionist such as Shichibukai and the Revolutionary Army who want to subvert this World. These Weapons will not be indifferent to the News released by us. If these Weapons all come hand in hand, even if we can bury them with our Strength, the Cost paid will be unbearable, and even some of us may die.
What's more, we are not clear about the current attitude of the Navy. No one dares to be sure whether they will take advantage of the Opportunity when we and these Weapons are both injured to reap the benefits."
The bald Five Elders remained silent, but his thumb slightly opened the Sword Hilt, revealing a trace of Sharpness.
Being in a passive position was something he had always hated.
The other Five Elders also frowned. It could be said that the current attitude of the Navy really made them a little embarrassed. If it was in the past, they would not mind giving the Navy's high-level officials a big reshuffle.
However, the current external environment does not allow them to do so, and the recovery of Poseidon and the situation that Uranus and Dark King and that Lord's nemesis will appear also make them have no so much Energy to attack the Navy.
"Hmm..."
The bald Five Elders groaned, a cold light flashed in his Eyes, and said: "But being so passive all the Time is not a Good Thing either."
"Let 'Im'-sama decide..."
After a brief discussion, the Five Elders seemed to have reached a consensus. After all, it was Im-sama who took Action to defeat Nicholas in the first place, but the Person was not dead. Of course, whoever took Action is responsible.
Holy Land Mary Geoise, Pangaea Castle, Flower Room.
Inside the wide Room, greenery was in groups, and hundreds of Flowers were vying for beauty. Many rare Flowers that were rare in the World were everywhere here.
Butterflies of various colors flew and shuttled among the Flowers.
Although these Butterflies looked free and unrestrained, they would not be able to escape this cage in their entire Life.
On the lush Grass, a thin and tall Figure wearing a Robe and a Crown was silently watching the Butterflies.
This Figure was Im mentioned by the Five Elders, and also the real ruler of this World.
(End of this chapter)