"Damn it!"
Tesoro, watching from afar, nearly cursed out loud!
He had actually forgotten about Hancock, the world's most beautiful woman, who was next to Esdeath!
Just like that, he was exposed!
To put it lightly, this matter could be resolved, but to put it seriously, his position might be in jeopardy!
"Not a single person here can leave alive!"
"No!"
In the Golden City, there were not only Pirates, Marines, Nobles, and other figures, but also a motley crew of various people; if they all died, he wouldn't be able to live either!
"What should I do?!"
Just as Tesoro was panicking, he heard a voice coming from the Den Den Mushi.
"Sweet Sweet Wind!"
Pink heart-shaped light waves swept through everything around, it was Hancock who had petrified everyone.
This was also part of the plan.
First, win some money to lure Baccarat out, then use the Sweet Sweet Fruit to make Baccarat reveal everything.
Finally, petrify everyone and use this incident to threaten Tesoro.
After all, that treasure maniac was Tesoro's subordinate, and secondly, she didn't know where that treasure maniac was.
As for the petrified people, Esdeath could only say that she had no particular interest in a bunch of gambling addicts.
Consider them unlucky.
At worst, she could undo the petrification ability after the negotiations were over.
Issho obviously didn't have too many objections to this, after all, he had heard what Baccarat had just said.
Most importantly, the current Issho was not yet that Admiral.
He was merely a kind-hearted civilian expert, and his kindness was only directed towards ordinary people.
And how many ordinary people or good people could come to the Golden City?
"You…"
Baccarat looked at this scene, wondering if she was saved, as the angry expressions of the surrounding crowd made it seem like they were about to attack her at any moment.
"Do you want to work for me?"
Esdeath extended an invitation to Baccarat, who was sitting dejectedly on the ground.
Now that she was back under Tesoro's command, Baccarat would clearly no longer be valued or trusted, but Esdeath really needed this Luck Fruit.
She just didn't know if she could get good items, or if a Devil Fruit could affect the system, when the mall refreshed next time with Baccarat's help.
Baccarat looked up at Esdeath's outstretched hand; what other place could she go now besides joining Esdeath?
"Hahahahaha!"
Tesoro's figure appeared before everyone, accompanied by a wild laugh.
"Admiral Esdeath, aren't you going a bit too far?"
As soon as his voice fell, a leg kicked out, intending to shatter the stone statue in front of him.
Clang!
Fujitora appeared in front of Tesoro, holding his cane sword, blocking Tesoro's kick.
"Hmm?"
He hadn't expected that a blind man he hadn't paid attention to would possess such strength, capable of easily blocking his attack!
"I cannot allow you to slaughter freely."
Although they were petrified, these people were not dead; if they were kicked to pieces, they would all die.
At least, such a thing could not happen in front of him.
Tesoro retracted his leg and looked up at Esdeath, who was noncommittal.
She didn't care about such a small matter.
"Alright!"
"Tell me your conditions!"
Tesoro, barely containing his anger, looked at Esdeath; this was the first time since that incident that he had been so passive, controlled by someone!
Tesoro was naturally a smart man and saw that Esdeath had something to ask for.
As for whether it was appropriate for a Marine to do such a thing?
Don't be ridiculous, rules are only meant to shackle the weak!
"I want to know some information, and how about you give me this Baccarat?"
After stating her demand, Esdeath pointed at Baccarat, who was still squatting on the ground.
Instantly, a glimmer of light appeared in Baccarat's lifeless eyes; this woman was actually serious, not just talking.
"You can have Baccarat, but what information do you want to know?"
She was just a woman, and he could have as much wealth as he wanted; it was just the loss that annoyed him.
But information…
The value of that might be much, much more valuable than certain other things.
"I want to know the location of Mad Treasure."
As soon as she spoke, Tesoro's eyes instantly changed.
This woman, she knew.
And her goal was also Pure Gold!
No one needed Pure Gold more than him!
Once Tesoro obtained Pure Gold, he could fully utilize his Gold-Gold Fruit ability, and then who would he need to fear?
Gold-Gold Fruit + Pure Gold!
What Whitebeard, he could also reach that position!
Even if they were Celestial Dragons, they would sooner or later repay their debts!
"Hahahahaha!"
"Interesting, how would I know where that so-called Treasure is?"
"So, let's exchange for different information!"
Tesoro laughed loudly and rejected Esdeath's proposal; this was impossible!
Pure Gold was his.
"Is that so?"
"Then the deal is off, isn't it?"
Esdeath looked at Hancock, wanting Hancock to undo the petrification ability.
"Wait!"
"How about this, fight me, and if you win, I can tell you all the information you want to know!"
"If you lose, then you leave here!"
He hadn't obtained Pure Gold yet, but he couldn't forgive the woman in front of him for coveting Pure Gold.
Although Joker had said that the woman in front of him was very strong, he was invincible in Golden City!
Upon hearing this, Gion couldn't hold back and wanted to come out to mediate, and then she heard Esdeath's next words.
"That won't do, I'm a Marine, how can I attack an ordinary person?"
"Issho-san, can you fight this battle for me?"
Esdeath looked at Issho; currently, there were only two people who could fight Tesoro.
One was Hancock, but she might not win.
But Issho was different, he would definitely win!
Esdeath had that much confidence!
"Gladly!"
Issho once again took out his cane sword, his flipped-up white eyes facing Tesoro.
You still know you're a Marine!
Tesoro looked angrily at Esdeath; what kind of Marine could play so dirty, poaching people and still wanting his things.
"However, I really was underestimated!"
He admitted that this blind man's strength was extraordinary, but for him, it wasn't enough!
"This…"
Gion looked at this scene; Esdeath didn't make a move, but someone new Esdeath had met did, should she stop it?
"It is a blessing to be unable to see, for there are truly too many vile and filthy people in this world that one cannot bear to look at."
Issho quietly spoke a sentence, then swung his cane sword.
"Hell Journey!"
Suddenly, a powerful pressure descended from the sky, and Tesoro, completely unprepared, was directly pressed to the ground.
The ground cracked!
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