XX-level Hokage

1000 cubic pounds – this marks a new peak in his auction career.

The auction continued. Items 17, 18, and 19 were all famous pirates, but Mashiro, lacking any real significance, didn't make any bids. Soon, it came to item number 20.

"As everyone knows, the Sabaody Archipelago is an island that pirates must pass through on their way to the second half of the Grand Line, and the reason is the unique coating technology of the Sabaody Archipelago."

This product is made by a rare and highly skilled coating artist, making it an excellent choice whether for personal use or to make money.

Rayleigh, a coating artist from Sabaody Archipelago, starting price 80 Berries. "With Mr. Disco's announcement, two guards approached, leading an elderly man with gray hair but still a robust build."

Despite his advanced age, many people still offer him a price due to the unique nature of his profession as a coating technician.

"85 million Berries", "95 million Berries", "100 million Berries"

Prices are increasing at a very slow rate.

"Coating technicians, even in the navy, are a highly respected profession. I never imagined they'd fallen to this state," Peacock said with a hint of regret.

Just then, Zhenzi suddenly pressed the button.

"Two million! VIP number 1 has bid Berry?! Any more? Any higher bids?" Disco kept shouting.

But no one made any more bids; for an aging coating technician, 200 million Berries was the limit these buyers considered the best they could ask for.

"That guy in the private room actually made a bid? I thought he only targeted female slaves," the noblewoman remarked. "That fellow has already won three beauties! Damn it, I'm so envious," the young nobleman said jealously. "Perhaps he wants to go to Fishman Island," the middle-aged man speculated.

Inside the private room, Peacock looked at Makoto with great surprise.

"Didn't you say you were only interested in female slaves?" Peacock asked doubtfully. "This guy is very strong," Mashiro said.

"Very strong?" Peacock glanced at Rayleigh on the auction stage; he didn't seem very strong at all.

"Maybe it's just my guess, but anyway, I'm not going to pay for it, so I just bought it." Mashiro said with a smile. "That's true. The peacock has been completely infected by Mashiro."

"So, 200 million Berries, coating artist Rayleigh, 200 million Berries, sold!" Disco struck his auction hammer.

Next up is the last item of this auction, the grand finale, the twenty-first item.

I think most of you here have probably been to that auction house in District 20. It's the underground auction house that auctions off all sorts of contraband.

Recently, due to some reasons, that auction house has been on the verge of bankruptcy, and most of its employees have been enslaved. Our auction house was fortunate enough to acquire one of the most important employees of that auction house.

"I think everyone has heard of her name: the rose of the auction house, the flower of the lawless zone of Sabaody Archipelago, the Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user, the appraiser Claire!" Disco said excitedly.

Upon hearing this, the audience below the stage immediately erupted in discussion. "Miss Claire?! How could this be?!"

"I was wondering why Wuzi Auction House had been closed recently. I still have a batch of goods that I can't sell."

"Claire? She's a renowned appraiser. Buying her would be a huge treasure trove."

"Claire is a stunning beauty too. I used to get excited just looking at her from afar. Now that I have this opportunity, I'm determined to win her over!" The atmosphere had become completely lively.

Mr. Disco clapped his hands, and two guards pulled over a girl in a blue dress.

The girl had a dignified appearance, delicate features, fair and translucent skin, perfectly sized pink lips, long black hair that reached past her shoulders, and a face that was so cute it was almost unfair.

Cute, that's all I can say.

Because her eyes were incredibly bright, carrying an air of purity. At this moment, Claire was expressionless, her face utterly ashen.

Mr. Disco glanced at Claire, his eyes filled with regret. An appraiser with such looks and abilities was a rare find throughout the world, if not for...

A renowned appraiser throughout the Sabaody Archipelago, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with the ability to see and see, and also a stunning beauty. Buying her will not only bring you unparalleled wealth but also indescribable joy.

"This appraiser has a starting price of 500 million Berries!" Mr. Disco announced, and the buyers in the audience began to place their bids.

"600 million Berries", "700 million Berries", "750 million Berries", "800 million Berries"

Given Claire's fame, almost all the buyers in the audience had visited her auction house, and many had even found out about the event in advance to attend it specifically for her.

Soon, the price exceeded 1000 million.

"1500 million Berries", "2000 million Berries", "2700 million Berries"

Prices continued to rise, and Mashiro also announced her own price.

"100 million Berries!!! VIP No. 1 has bid 100 million Berries! Any more? Any higher bids?" Mr. Disco continued to shout.

The pause was brief, but the buyers in the audience resumed bidding. "105 million Berries."

"My entire net worth is 2 million Berries!" "2 million Berries!"

A Devil Fruit with unknown abilities can sell for 1 million Berries. Claire is a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit user with the ability to see and see, and the Devil Fruit is incredibly useful. Plus, Claire herself has a beautiful appearance.

A hundred million Berries is perfectly acceptable. "3 million Berries"

Mashiro made another bid, instantly killing the price war.

Chapter 47: Mashiro VS Rayleigh

"3 million Berries!!! VIP No. 1 has bid 3 million Berries!! Any more? Anyone else want to bid?" Mr. Disco's voice cracked. His expression was incredibly excited.

You know, 3 million Berries, a whole 3 million Berries! This is the highest record ever set by this auction house! "Then, VIP number 1, 3 million Berries, sold!" Mr. Disco slammed his gavel.

The three taps signaled the sale of the last item and the end of the auction.

As the auction concluded, led by the guards, the successful bidders headed backstage to claim their new slaves. At that moment, the door to the private rooms opened.

Peacock opened the door, and Mike walked in respectfully.

"These are the slaves you bought; I brought them to you personally," Mike said to Mashiro. He then clapped his hands.

Two guards led five slaves in.

Item 14: A maid who can do housework and play chess; Item 15: The stunning dancer Pasia; Item 16: The sky island girl Leona; Item 20: The coating master Rayleigh; and the grand finale: The appraiser Claire who has the ability to see the fruit.

“These are the keys and controllers for their slave collars. As long as they wear the collars, they can’t escape. You can control their life and death at any time,” Mike said, handing five keys, or five remote control-like objects, to Mashiro.

Mashiro took the items, and with a flick of her wrist, they vanished.

"Peacock, you take the four of them back to the ship first. Coating technician Rayleigh, stay behind," Mashiro said softly.

“I understand.” Peacock stepped forward, grabbed the chains attached to the collars of the maids, Pasia, Leona, and Claire, and led them out of the private room.

Seeing this, Mike hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not speak to stop them, still looking at Mashiro respectfully. "By the way, how much did these slaves cost again?" Mashiro asked with a smile.

Hearing this, Mike breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "It's 325 million in total, you can just give me 300 million Berries." "Oh, really, I didn't mean to pay anything," Mashiro said politely.

"What are you saying? How could the new Shichibukai not pay for his purchases? You must be joking, hahaha," Mike said with a laugh.

In an instant, Mashiro's eyes lit up, and then Mike and his two guards collapsed to the ground. "Still pretending?" Mashiro turned to Rayleigh, who was silently watching the show with a smile, and said softly.

“You seem to be someone else, no, not her yet,” Rayleigh said. “You know me too? I knew it,” Masashi said with a smile.

"I'm currently hesitating whether to kill you right here," Rayleigh suddenly narrowed his eyes and said seriously, "Would you like to try? I'm also curious about the power of the truly strong in this world." He chuckled.

“Okay.” Rayleigh laughed and said, as if remembering something. “Then let’s go outside.” With that, Mashiro walked out of the private room. Rayleigh followed.

The two left the auction house and walked towards the coast of Island Number One. The coast was deserted; they calmly gazed at each other.

In an instant, Mashiro launched the first attack. An invisible slash slashed out.

Rayleigh easily dodged by sidestepping.

"As expected," Mashiro muttered to herself, this was entirely within her expectations. "Fusion: Natural Disaster"

Flames rose from the ground, water dragons came from all directions, lightning struck from the sky, fierce winds swept everything up, and soil turned into rock spikes, all attacking Rayleigh at once.

Rayleigh simply threw a punch, and an invisible force followed the wind from his punch, instantly shattering and dissipating fire, water, lightning, wind, and rock.

An invisible force began to spread outward from Rayleigh's body, faintly forming streaks of black lightning. At the same time, an immense, soul-stirring pressure enveloped Mashiro.

"This is Conqueror's Haki, not bad. It's great for clearing out mobs," Mashiro said softly. She could clearly feel that under this power, all those above and below her would be instantly bewildered. [Name: Silvers Rayleigh,]

Gender: Male Age: 75

Affiliation: Pirates

The three types of Haki: Observation Haki, Armament Haki, and Conqueror's Haki.

Luck value: 80 Approval rating: 30

"Let me see your so-called world-changing power." Rayleigh said, instantly charging towards Mashiro. "So fast!" Mashiro instantly activated her Rinnegan with tomoe and dodged Rayleigh's attack.

Rayleigh continued his relentless attack, black lightning crackling around his fists, each strike almost creating voids in the air. Mashiro had no doubt that if his fists landed on the ground or anything else, they would unleash unparalleled destructive power. "All you do is dodge?" Rayleigh said, increasing his speed once more.

She threw a punch, but Mashiro just stood there smiling, showing no intention of dodging the blow.

Her pupils turned blue, and she reached out and easily caught Rayleigh's fist. "What is this?!"

Rayleigh could sense that his fist hadn't struck Mashiro, but had inexplicably stopped at a distance incredibly close to Mashiro's body.

Immediately afterwards, a powerful repulsive force sent Rayleigh flying. He landed steadily on the ground, clutching Mashiro tightly.

"An interesting power, strong and pure, yet it doesn't seem to have changed much," Mashiro said.

Rayleigh's fist, imbued with Haki, possessed a destructive power that Mashiro estimated few in the entire ninja world could withstand. If she hadn't learned the "No Limit Technique," even Shinra Kansei alone would have struggled to block it. Shinra Kansei possessed an incredibly powerful repulsive force, and that fist imbued with black lightning had already exceeded the limits of what repulsive force could stop.

But not being able to withstand the attack doesn't mean you'll lose; pure brute force is rarely effective in the world of deception.

If her divine magic hadn't been sealed, Rayleigh would have been instantly defeated the moment he saw her.

Immediately afterwards, Mashiro extended her finger and lightly traced lines. Invisible slashes flew out continuously.

But Rayleigh, as if he could foresee the future, kept dodging and easily avoided the many unseen slashes.

Seeing this, Mashiro's eyes lit up, and an invisible force enveloped Rayleigh, binding him tightly to the spot.

As Rayleigh's Conqueror's Haki surged, he instantly broke free of his restraints, allowing several slashes to reach him even during the brief pause.

Rayleigh's body instantly turned black, gleaming with a hint of cherry blossom pink. The slash struck Rayleigh, but had no effect whatsoever.

"Observation Haki senses and avoids damage; Armament Haki defends and blocks damage; Conqueror's Haki envelops and inflicts true damage—this world's power system..."

"It's quite comprehensive," Zhen muttered to himself.

Seeing Rayleigh attack her again, Mashiro extended a finger.

Now that the investigation is complete, let's wrap it up. A bright, transparent light shone from Zhenbai's fingertips.

"Super Divine All Things"

The light shot out instantly, so fast that even Rayleigh couldn't dodge it.

No, the inability to dodge wasn't due to his speed, but because Rayleigh's body was constantly being passively approached by that ball of light.

Instantly, the light struck Rayleigh. "Thump."

Rayleigh collapsed to his knees, spitting blood from his mouth.