One Piece: Fist of the World.

Chapter 103 Tezulo's Decision
"what?"

Rhodes looked at Tezoro in surprise.

I just want your money, why did you give yourself to me?
"I once..."

"stop!"

Rod interrupted Tezulo.

There is never a shortage of people with tragic pasts in this world.

As for Tezoro's past, Rhodes knew a little bit, and he didn't really want to hear him talk about it again.

"What an incomprehensible leader!"

Tezulo glanced at Rhodes and couldn't help but let out a low laugh.

"Then I'll just say it straight."

"If you want to achieve a new hegemony, you will inevitably become an enemy of the World Government. Such a goal cannot be achieved by just one pirate group."

"I can help you! Whether it's money, fame, or connections, I can do it for you."

"Correspondingly——"

Rhodes reached out and interrupted Tezulo.

"A Celestial Dragon, huh?"

Facing Tezoro's shocked look, Rhodes did not explain further.

“A leader is someone who carries the dreams of others and keeps moving forward, while others just need to follow closely behind me.”

“What a great speech!”

Tezoro looked at Rod's sharp eyes, and a hint of anticipation rose in his heart.

Well, I'm betting my future on you, Captain!

"However, I will not board your ship for the time being. Compared to sailing with you, I should be able to play a greater role in maintaining the original plan."

"Of course!"

Rhodes nodded.

Of course he understood this truth.

Even if Tesoro followed them aboard the Polaris now, it would only be an additional powerful fighting force.

But if he is allowed to develop independently as a hidden line, the effect he can bring will be huge.

The endless supply of wealth can ensure that the Rod Pirates will never lack funds; the forces of the underground world can provide the Rod Pirates with all kinds of important intelligence; and Tesoro's influence in the World Government can also solve many problems for them.

"For now, all you need to do is provide us with funding and some intelligence."

Not only that, Taizo was ready to join in on this, and Rod didn't plan to tell all the crew members.

Of course, a secret is safer the fewer people who know it.

The rest of the people just need to know that the two sides are cooperating.

As he spoke, Rhodes threw Tezoro's heart to the other party.

"this?"

Tezulo took his heart, his face full of surprise.

"Since they are already my own people, I won't use such low-level means. - Luo, restore them."

Hearing Rhodes' shout, Luo, who was standing far away, came over and used his ability to restore Tesoro's heart.

"Do you need me to make peace with Joker for you? That guy is a shrewd man. As long as he knows that he can't do anything to you, he will definitely choose to cooperate. Whether it is in the World Government or the underground world, he has a lot of influence."

"No need!"

Rhodes waved his hand.

"He is different from you. He has been sentenced to death by me."

“From the beginning.”

Hearing this, Tezulo kept silent.

He and Doflamingo were originally just partners, not to mention that he made his fortune by robbing Doflamingo. It was only because he became stronger that the two sides went from enemies to partners.

But, as for feelings? There was no such thing between them.

"Is it settled?"

Luo looked at Rhodes and asked.

"Yes."

After the main business was settled, the other members of the Lodo Pirates came over, led by Nelu. Bepo looked Tesoro up and down with curiosity.

This guy, can he really control gold? That means he has countless amounts of money.

"After a friendly exchange."

Friendly exchange?
The corners of everyone's mouth twitched slightly. Does so-called friendly communication mean beating someone half to death and then rescuing them?
"Tezulo promised to provide us with 50 billion Baileys every year." "50 billion!"

"each year!!"

Several people all exclaimed, and Nia's eyes completely turned into the shape of Bailey.

"I want to expand and renovate the Polaris!"

Gray wanted to take out his tools and knock out a new battleship on the spot.

"It looks like it's time to buy some new books."

A small smile appeared on Robin's face.

"I can buy some high-quality ingredients to treat everyone!"

Minina pointed with her fingers. When she was shopping before, she didn't buy many things because she was worried about the funding.

"There are also kitchen utensils and tableware that need to be replenished."

“Nice clothes!”

"Boss Rhodes, let's go and customize uniforms. They're super cool!!"

"Please, this is all we ask!"

"Hey hehe~~"

Bepo had a suspicious smile on his face, not knowing what he was thinking of.

"Well, everyone, go ahead and buy. Don't save money. Just take whatever you like!"

Rhodes waved his hand and said proudly.

"This purchase can be considered as my extra gift."

Tezoro waved his hand, and a large amount of gold surged over and condensed into several gold bricks in front of him.

"For you."

"Amazing!!"

Looking at the glittering gold bricks in front of them, Pei Jin and Xia Qi pounced on them cowardly, picked them up and put them in their mouths to bite them.

"it is true!!"

“How much are these worth!”

"About a billion."

Robin did a quick conversion.

“So much money!!”

"Boss Rhodes, let's continue shopping!"

Picking up a few gold bricks on the ground, Pekin and Xiaqi took Bepo and the others away happily. Even Bakara was taken by Minnina and the others to buy clothes.

"You are a doctor, right?"

Several huge stones flew over, and the blind swordsman Yisheng, dressed in purple, walked down from them. Using his staff as a blind stick, he walked in front of Luo while knocking on the ground and started to ask.

"There are several people affected by the battle here. I wonder if you could lend a hand."

Looking at the person who was moved off the stone by Yisheng's ability, Luo frowned slightly.

These people had large areas of burns on their bodies, and there was even some glittering gold powder left on the burned areas.

It was obvious that he was accidentally injured by Tesoro's ability in the previous battle.

"give it to me."

Luo opened up his ability space and moved the wounded to a simple medical room not far away.

In fact, he had just treated some injured people.

Although he is a pirate, Law still has a bit of kindness in his heart. Especially as a doctor, he cannot just stand by and watch someone die.

"Grateful!"

All his life he bowed deeply to Luo.

"Uncle, you are not a navy man."

Rhodes looked at Yisheng and couldn't help but ask.

"No."

"Then why are you still protecting the people?"

A smile appeared on his honest face all his life.

"Of course it's because the people are here."

(End of this chapter)