"Hahahahaha… You want my Gran Tesoro?"
Tesoro threw his head back and laughed as if he'd heard the greatest joke in the world.
He had spent over a decade building his golden empire, and Leo thought he could just claim it with a single sentence?
"Leo, I hope you're joking with me."
Tesoro's ring-covered fingers interlaced, and his eyes gradually turned cold.
If possible, he didn't want to conflict with Leo.
But if the other party was here to pick a fight, he wouldn't show weakness.
Whether he could win or not was one thing, but asking him to hand over his life's work?
Absolutely impossible!!
"Tesoro, I'm informing you, not negotiating."
Leo slowly stood up. The atmosphere in the room instantly grew tense and hostile.
Mr. Tanaka, sensing the danger, tried to sink his large head into the golden wall.
BOOM!
The next second, a bolt of lightning struck him unconscious.
"It seems… there's no room for discussion."
Tesoro's interlaced hands clenched tightly, his face completely darkening.
Even if it was Leo, no, even if he had to fight the whole world today, he would never hand over Gran Tesoro.
As the words fell, a dazzling layer of gold surfaced on Tesoro's body.
Simultaneously, the golden floor began to churn and surge violently.
Paramecia-type, Gold-Gold Fruit ability!
Tesoro had developed his Gold-Gold Fruit to the level of Awakening, able to affect and transform things beyond his own body.
All the gold within Gran Tesoro was under his control.
"Tesoro, you should think carefully. Fighting me holds no benefit for you."
Leo chuckled, dazzling silver-white lightning already erupting around him.
Arcing electricity flickered within his pupils.
"Leo, enough talk. Golden EXPLOSION!"
Tesoro struck first, swinging his Armament Haki-clad fist to launch a blast of molten gold.
The shockwave erupted, high-temperature heat and explosive golden shards shooting towards Leo simultaneously.
"Overestimating yourself~"
Leo sneered, shaking his head in disdain.
If Tesoro wanted this beating, he'd reluctantly oblige.
"Divine Lightning Flash!"
Meanwhile.
"It's just too extravagant!"
On the streets, Nami, Hancock, and the others couldn't help but exclaim in admiration as they looked at the rows of golden buildings and the dizzying array of entertainment venues.
Gold Emperor Tesoro truly lived up to his name.
"Even Sabaody Archipelago can't compare to this place," Robin remarked with a sigh.
Sabaody, the last stop in the first half of the Grand Line and the gateway to the New World for most, was renowned for its prosperity.
Even so, compared to the sight before them—Gran Tesoro—it seemed insignificant.
Most importantly, Gran Tesoro was the private property of Gold Emperor Tesoro.
"So rich~"
Nami rubbed her hands together excitedly, her eyes gleaming with the green light of greed.
At this moment, she resembled a hungry wolf spotting a flock of sheep.
"Don't worry, all this wealth will be ours," Hancock stated proudly, arms crossed over her chest.
From her understanding of Leo, with so much treasure right before his eyes, he would never remain indifferent.
Hearing this, the women exchanged glances, each revealing a sly smile.
After today, they'd all be little rich ladies.
While the women marveled at the bustling prosperity, their appearance also attracted the sidelong glances of everyone around them.
Yes, everyone!
Fifteen beauties walking together formed a stunning sight.
Under the glow of the various red and green lights, Hancock, Nami, and the others looked even more breathtaking.
For a moment, all eyes lingered on them, unable to look away.
Swallowing sounds came from various corners.
Some of the bolder ones even whistled provocatively, their gazes holding undisguised lewdness.
"All of you, get lost!!"
A cold light flashed in Hancock's eyes. Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted, sweeping through the area.
BOOM!!
It was as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over them. Everyone shivered, their eyes gradually clearing.
The crowd looked fearfully at Hancock and the others in the dim light, peering more closely.
"Hancock! That's Pirate Empress Boa Hancock!"
"That's Nami, Robin… They're from the Leo Pirates!"
"Heavens, Leo has come to Tesoro too! Run!"
"Dammit, why is that killer here?!"
Upon recognizing Hancock and the others, the crowd panicked and scattered in all directions.
"What a disgusting bunch," Hancock said, withdrawing her aura, her face filled with disgust.
"We should split up. There are too many of us; we're too conspicuous," Stussy suggested with a helpless shake of her head.
"This Queen wishes to buy a couple of cheongsams. Shirahoshi, will you accompany me?" Hancock smiled, looking at the mermaid princess.
"Mhm, mhm! Sister Hancock, I'll go with you," a flattered Shirahoshi nodded repeatedly, her sapphire-blue eyes full of anticipation.
"I want to buy pretty clothes too."
"Count me in."
Kalifa, Rebecca, and the other women who had a fondness for fashion all chimed in.
After this group left, as Reiju and the others were discussing where to go next, several figures approached from ahead.
The women's expressions darkened.
Their gazes focused on the two people at the front.
The person on the left had wine-red hair, wore a black and white high-slit dress, and black high heels.
Her sexy and gorgeous style, combined with her tall and curvaceous figure, made the women's eyes linger on her for an extra moment.
One of Tesoro's officers.
Lucky-Lucky Fruit ability user, Baccarat.
A woman who could manipulate luck; anyone whose body she touched would have their fortune changed.
Seeing her, the women's expressions grew subtle.
No wonder Leo liked her.
Another buxom beauty.
The impressive pair on Baccarat's chest seemed desperate to burst free from her dress.
After silently mocking her, their gazes shifted to the man on the right.
He was burly, a muscular man with a yellow mustache.
Also one of Tesoro's officers, Gran Tesoro's enforcer, Dice.
In truth, he was a masochist who would say "I can't take it!" whenever he was hit.
Baccarat spread her arms, a practiced smile on her face as she greeted them.
"Welcome to Gran Tesoro. If I'm not mistaken, you must be members of the Leo Pirates, right?"
Her every move exuded a professional, welcoming warmth.
As Gran Tesoro's receptionist, Baccarat faced countless people of all kinds every day and had long cultivated an unflappable demeanor.
Even facing the famous members of the Leo Pirates, she remained neither subservient nor arrogant.
The enforcer Dice remained silent, his eyes sharp as he watched the women.
If they made any strange moves, he would attack without mercy.
It wasn't paranoia; Leo's reputation was just that notorious.
Everywhere he went, conflict erupted without fail.
"That's right, we are indeed from the Leo Pirates," Robin replied as the representative, giving a slight nod.
During the Summit War, several of them had gained immense notoriety, and their bounties had soared.
Being recognized was no surprise.
Baccarat continued smiling and nodding.
"Since it's your first time here, would you like me to show you around Gran Tesoro? Or if there's somewhere specific you'd like to go, I can also—"
Before she could finish, a violent explosion erupted from the top floor of the central castle.
Everyone instinctively looked up.
Leo was engaged in a fierce battle with a golden giant.
To be precise, the golden giant was being forced into retreat by Leo.
"Dammit!!"
"You really are here to cause trouble after all!"
Dice roared, his body coated in Armament Haki armor as he mobilized his full strength.
The sudden turn of events wiped the smile completely from Baccarat's face.
Her worst fear had materialized.
Though these were all women, several of them had bounties over a billion Berries.
They were at a disadvantage here.
They'd have to rely on diplomacy!
Baccarat looked at the group, her voice stern.
"This is Gran Tesoro, an absolute sanctuary. Even if you are from the Leo Pirates, you cannot run wild here."
"Otherwise, the World Government will not let you off."
The utterly toothless warning almost made the women laugh.
Their captain and the city's ruler were already fighting. Saying this now was pointless.
"Hehehe~ Absolute sanctuary?"
Stussy extended her alluring tongue, licking her crimson lips, her charming face full of disdain.
Shing!
A crisp metallic sound.
The black blade Shusui left its scabbard!
Dozens of peculiar white ghosts materialized, floating in the air.
ROAR!!
ROAR!!
Two ferocious venomous dragons emerged from a cloud of poison gas, their bloodthirsty eyes fixed on Baccarat and Dice.
Battle was imminent!
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