XX-level Hokage

In a nearby alley, two strangely dressed middle-aged men watched as Mashiro and Peacock left. "It was definitely her," one of the men said nervously.

"The new Shichibukai has actually arrived at the Sabaody Archipelago, and his target seems to be the auction house. No, we have to tell the boss quickly," another man said nervously.

After saying that, the two hurriedly ran deeper into the alley. A moment later, Mashiro and Peacock arrived at the auction house.

A young man with an afro stopped them at the entrance.

"I'm sorry, ladies, today's auction is fully booked. You may choose to book for the next session."

"That's a real shame." Mashiro didn't insist and turned to leave with Peacock. Next, she planned to go check out the slave market deep within the Root Island No. 1.

Just then, a short, stout middle-aged man in a red suit and black sunglasses ran over quickly with several attendants. "Please wait, please wait."

Hearing the shouts, Mashiro and Peacock stopped in their tracks.

"Are you here to attend the auction?" the short, stout man asked respectfully.

“Yes, but unfortunately there are no seats available at the auction now,” Mashiro said calmly.

"With your status, you certainly don't need to worry about finding a seat. There are also a few private rooms on the second floor. If you don't mind, I can take you there," the short, stout man said with a flattering smile.

"What's your name?" Mashiro asked softly, looking at the short, stout man in front of her. "My name is Mike, and I'm the owner of this auction house," Mike said respectfully. "Then I'll leave it to you, Mike," Mashiro said softly.

“What are you saying? It’s nothing, it’s nothing.” Mike said, then respectfully led Mashiro and Peacock toward the auction house.

The young man with the afro who was guarding the door saw his boss and instantly realized that a distinguished guest had arrived. He hurriedly bowed and opened the door. Inside the auction house, Mike led Mashiro and Peacock to a private room on the second floor.

"If you need anything, there's a Den Den Mushi in the room; you can call anytime," Mike said respectfully.

“I understand.” Mashiro nodded. Then Mike respectfully left.

"It seems the identity of a Shichibukai is indeed useful. You know, those guys involved in the slave trade in the Sabaody Archipelago are all troublemakers. They usually don't pay much attention to Marines below the rank of Vice Admiral. But now, just because they know your identity, they've suddenly become so respectful." Peacock said lazily, sitting on the sofa in the private room.

“Black fears black more, white fears white more, it’s always been like this, nothing to worry about,” Mashiro said softly as she sat down on the sofa. A moment later, the red curtains in the private room were suddenly drawn back, and the auction officially began.

A man dressed as a clown walked onto the auction stage, picked up the microphone, and said, "Sorry to keep you all waiting. The monthly GR Human Grand Auction, the 1st of the month, is about to begin. The host is, of course, Mr. Disco, the walking super-discount auctioneer."

Just then, music started playing, colored lights flashed, and a woman dressed up walked over, dancing.

"Hello everyone, we've prepared quite a few high-quality slaves for you this time. You're all very lucky! I sincerely hope you can buy the slaves you're satisfied with," Disco shouted.

Immediately, the entire auction hall erupted in cheers, with all the spectators joining in the shouts.

"What would you like to buy this time?" a middle-aged man asked a well-dressed woman beside him.

“The human slave I bought last time died in less than ten days, so this time I’d like to buy a young and strong merman man,” the noblewoman said. “I’d like to buy two or three young women to feast my eyes on,” the middle-aged man said with a smile.

Chapter 45: Slave Auction (Part 1)

"You really do like pretty girls," the lady said, covering her mouth with a laugh.

"What kind of adorable girl will appear? I'm really looking forward to it!" the middle-aged man said excitedly, adjusting his glasses. "Then let's begin the auction!" With Mr. Disco's announcement, the backstage area bustled with activity.

"Prepare to bring out numbers 2 and 3," a staff member said. "Understood." The guard opened the cell door.

At this moment, on the auction stage, Mr. Disco began to introduce item number one.

"Item No. 1 is a proud pirate from Troy in the West Blue, born into a musical family. He can play all kinds of musical instruments. He is a human music box who can play the music of life for you when he picks up an instrument. He is a perfect cleaner who can clean your house spotless when he picks up a mop. He also has the unique skill of brewing wine."

A strong and robust 25-year-old male, 192 cm tall and 130 kg, named Bailong, will be auctioned starting at a special price of 45 Berries. Please...

"Everyone raise your paddles to bid!" Mr. Disco exclaimed excitedly.

Two guards escorted a blond youth, locked in a leash and looking utterly desperate, towards them. Soon, someone held up a sign.

"480,000 would be quite a good deal," the seventh bidder chuckled to himself.

"Buyer number seven has offered 48. Is anyone else bidding? Anyone else?!" Mr. Dix kept shouting.

Soon, 82 buyers raised their paddles. "50"

"Buyer number 82 has offered 50 Berries, any more?!" "52!"

Buyer number 105 raised his sign.

Inside the private room, watching the scenes unfold in the auction hall, Peacock's expression was incredibly gloomy.

"These guys! What do they take people for?!" Peacock slammed her fist on the glass and said coldly.

Although she had heard about the slave auctions in the Sabaody Archipelago, Peacock was still filled with immense anger when she actually saw it. This anger stemmed from the invisible concept of "justice" behind her.

"Aren't you going to bid?" Peacock asked, looking at Mashiro sitting on the sofa.

Mashiro shook her head slightly and said, "I'm more interested in women." Hearing this, Peacock sighed softly.

"Do you want to make an offer?" Mashiro asked, sensing Peacock's thoughts. "I feel sorry for him," Peacock said softly.

“There are many pitiful people here. Auctions are held once a month, and slave markets are everywhere. You can’t save them. Besides, even if you save him, what do you plan to do with him? Keep him in the Navy? Or send him back to his hometown?” Mashiro asked softly. Peacock remained silent.

"Don't overthink it. This isn't your fault; it's the result of the world's will tacitly accepting it," Mashiro comforted her.

Peacock remained silent, then quietly walked to Mashiro's side, lay down, and rested her head on Mashiro's lap. "Oh dear," Mashiro gently stroked Peacock's hair.

This young girl, who was well protected by Vice Admiral Tsuru, had heard many terrible things, but seeing is believing. In the end, the pirate musician Bailong was bought by buyer number 7 for 60.

Seeing the slave, originally priced at 48 Berries, sold for 60 Berries, Mr. Disco and buyer number 82 both laughed. Buyer number 82 was a shill for the auction.

"Using shills to create hype allows me to raise prices with impunity. This is my mobile supermarket, Mr. Disco's professional skill," Mr. Disco thought to himself with immense pride.

"Alright, the next few great value items are about to be introduced, so please stay tuned until the end. Now, let's move on to the next item!" Mr. Disco said excitedly.

The buyers in the audience cheered enthusiastically. Next, one slave after another came up for auction. There were swordsmen, cooks, hat makers, and so on.

All of them were young or middle-aged men, and none of them participated in the bidding even once.

Next up is auction item number 14. This time, the item is a woman who is not only good at housework, but also quite skilled at cards and chess. She's the perfect way to pass the time!

"The starting price is 60 cubic Berries," Mr. Disco explained.

A staff member pulled up a young woman dressed in a maid's outfit, with a pretty face but a look of despair. "She might be a real gem," a wealthy woman in the audience remarked after carefully examining her through binoculars.

“What a failure! Buying that chef just now used up my entire budget! This one looks much better.” A young nobleman beside her said wistfully.

"What a pity, I'll take this one," the middle-aged man said with a smile.

He then raised a sign that read, "70 Berries." Others followed suit and began raising their signs as well.

"80 Berries", "90 Berries", "120 Berries", "150 Berries"

"300 million Berries"

"Guest number 51 has bid 300 million Berries! Anyone else bidding? Anyone else?" Mr. Dix shouted excitedly.

At that moment, Mashiro pressed the button in the private room. "500 Berries"

"Oh my, VIP number 1 has bid 500 Berries! Any more? Any more?" Mr. Disco exclaimed, somewhat surprised. A murmur rippled through the crowd, but no one else placed a bid.

"There are actually people in the private rooms at this auction? That's rare!" the lady exclaimed in surprise.

"It's not just some high-ranking nobleman who's come," the young nobleman said enviously. "No, could it be someone from Guanlong?!" the middle-aged man said nervously.

"It shouldn't be. The Celestial Dragons are very flamboyant; they always designate a specific area in the audience." The lady shook her head and said. At that moment, Mr. Disco struck the auction gavel.

"VIP guest number 1, 500 million Berries, deal!" The waiter then escorted the girl in the maid outfit away.

Inside the private room, Peacock said somewhat sourly, "Sure enough, you made a bid as soon as you saw a beautiful woman." "That's only part of the reason. Another part is that I really need a maid," Mashiro said softly. "500 Berries? Did you bring that much money?" Peacock asked curiously.

“No, I only have 100 million Berries left,” Mashiro said, shaking her head. All the money she had amassed along the way had been used to pay for the reconstruction of Ohara.

"Then what should we do? Let me make it clear, I didn't bring much money with me either," the peacock said.

"No money? Then I won't pay. I'm a pirate, aren't I?" Mashiro said with a smile, lounging on the sofa with her hands behind her head. "That's true," Peacock chimed in, laughing as well.

At this moment, she completely forgot her naval stance and only felt that Mashiro was right.

"Everyone is so enthusiastic today! The Human Grand Auction is here, and the next item up for auction is a hot commodity. Item number 15 is an absolutely stunning female slave. Look at that miraculously balanced figure! She is the 20-year-old dancer, Passia. The person who wins this bid will be able to enjoy Passia's beautiful dance and experience heavenly bliss. 80! The beautiful and unparalleled dancer Passia is starting at 80! Everyone, hurry up and place your bids!" Mr. Disco said excitedly.

Two staff members led him onto the stage, where he was laughing and crying at the same time.

Seeing Pasia's perfect figure and stunning face, all the male buyers in the audience began to bid continuously.

"100 million Berries", "150 million Berries", "300 million Berries"

"It jumped to 300 million Berries in one go, is there anyone else bidding?"

"350 million Berries" "355 million Berries"

"Aren't you going to bid?" Peacock asked.

"Since you said you'd make an offer, then make one," Mashiro said with a smile, pressing the button. "800 million Berries."

"800 million Berries! VIP No. 1 has offered 800 million Berries! Anything higher? Anything else?" Mr. Disco exclaimed enthusiastically. 800 million Berries, far exceeding his best expectation of 700 million Berries.

"Since no one else is bidding, VIP guest number 1, 800 square meters, sold!" Soon, two guards led the weeping Pasia off the stage.

"We're about to move on to the next item, one of today's hottest items, the envoy from Time Island, Leona."

She possessed an incredibly alluring figure, fiery red hair, and two snow-white wings on her back.

She is a hybrid offspring of a Sky Island inhabitant and a human born from a barrier. If you purchase her, she will offer you an experience completely different from that of ordinary humans. This angel will be auctioned starting at 100 million Berries, so everyone must seize this rare opportunity. "Mr. Disco said loudly. A girl with a gloomy and desperate face was brought in.

She has a classic oval face with exquisite features, especially her strong and straight nose, which combines feminine beauty with a touch of masculine heroism.

Her long, fiery red hair was striking, casually draped over her shoulders. She wore only a worn-out, unadorned dress, and a pair of white wings fluttered slightly behind her.

As Mr. Disco finished speaking, the buyers in the audience began to place their bids rapidly.

Sky Island people are very rare, even more precious than mermaids. Even hybrids are hard to find, let alone someone as alluring as them.

"150 million Berries", "300 million Berries", "320 million Berries"

Chapter 46: Slave Auction (Part 2)

"They even have Sky Island people?!" Peacock exclaimed in astonishment. Sky Island people were extremely rare, and this was the first time Peacock had ever seen one.

"Sky Islanders?" Mashiro looked at the white wings behind Leona and smiled with interest. Then she pressed a button.

"500 million! VIP No. 1 has bid 500 million Berries! Anyone else? This is a rare Sky Islander! Anyone else want to bid?" Mr. Disco shouted.

Clearly, most buyers are extremely interested in the Sky Island people, a rare and novel species, and even though Mashiro has raised the price to 500 million Berries, many people are still bidding against it.

"520 million Berries," "I'll bid 550 million," "600 million Berries," "610 million"

Seeing this, Mashiro pressed the button again. "1000 million Berries"

Instantly, no one raised their sign anymore.

"1000 million Berries! VIP No. 1 bids 1000 million Berries! Any further bids? No, VIP No. 1, 1000 million Berries, sold!" Disco excitedly slammed the auction hammer down.