A magic merchant infiltrating Fairy Tail

Luo sat upright, his mind constantly analyzing the information revealed in Jin Shizi's words, and pondering how to politely refuse the other party's invitation while still using the other party's strength to avenge himself.

Seeing that the others remained silent, the Golden Lion decided to take the initiative and defeat them one by one.

He approached Bucky first: "Red Nose! I remember you, the apprentice kid on Roger's ship, right?"

"yes……!!"

When the big boss personally asked him a question, Bucky dared not lose his temper because the other party had violated his 'taboo'. He could only swallow his resentment and smile obsequiously.

"I read the newspapers from a few days ago. You attacked a Celestial Dragon in the street, right? Hehehe... That's insane! In hundreds of years, you're the first person to lay a hand on those scum!"

"You could say you've made history, kid! Based on that alone, I'm certain your future achievements will be no less than Roger's!"

Bucky felt his back straighten a bit more, but he still waved his hand modestly: "You...you flatter me..."

The golden lion suddenly flew to his side, his voice as warm as an elder brother concerned for his younger brother's well-being: "For so many years, you've remained silent, deceiving everyone, and then you suddenly appeared and caused a huge stir. Your forbearance is exactly like mine! We are the two most similar people in the world!"

"Come on! Let's raise a toast to this shared forbearance!!"

"Uh... Cheers!!" Bucky was stunned for a moment before picking up the glass on the table, carefully touching it to his lips, and then drinking it down.

Golden Lion downed a glass of wine and said enthusiastically, "I can see that we are the same kind of people, equally crazy and equally ambitious! I see my younger self in you!"

"How about it, kid? Join me!! Let's conquer this ocean together! Let's create the next legend!!"

"Glug..." Bucky's head was in a complete mess, and he couldn't help but take another big gulp of alcohol to calm his nerves.

After years of patient endurance, he will suddenly rise to fame?

Ambitious and reckless?

To make history and surpass Roger?

Conquering the seas: a future legend?

Is this seemingly impressive person really me?

Are these seemingly impressive things really something I can do?

Normally, Bucky wouldn't believe a word of it, but this time it's different, because it was Golden Lion who said it!!

Of course, this wasn't because Bucky believed Shiki's words, but because Shiki's hand was on Bucky's shoulder, and pressing down hard.

Bucky didn't want to believe it, but he had no choice but to!

So, to the astonishment of Cabaji, Mochi, Alvida, Mr. 3, and the others, Buggy raised his glass and stood up. He seemed to be infected by the Golden Lion's passion, his face flushed with excitement, and he shouted at the top of his lungs, "Oh oh oh! Conquer the sea!! Create a legend!!!"

Ugh! My shoulder hurts so much...!!

"Awooo!! The future belongs to Captain Bucky!!!"

It really hurts...!

"However, Golden Lion!"

After the initial excitement subsided, Bucky regained his composure, sat cross-legged in front of the golden lion, and a rare hint of extraordinary spirit appeared between his brows.

"It's impossible for me to work with you! In my entire life, Bucky has only ever recognized one captain, and that's Captain Roger!"

"Ok?"

Golden Lion raised an eyebrow: "You're quite loyal, kid? But no matter how loyal you are to a dead man, he can't see it!"

Buggy paused, then said nervously, "That...that's my business! Even a pirate like me has things I can't back down from!!"

"Tch... Alright then! How about an alliance?"

"Huh?? What...did you say...??"

"I'm talking about the alliance, you can accept this now, right?"

When Golden Lion said this, not only Bucky but also the people around him were stunned.

Oh My God?!

That legendary 'Golden Lion' actually extended an alliance invitation to our Captain Bucky?! Captain Bucky is truly unfathomable!!

"The League...that's...okay." Bucky blinked his bewildered little eyes, seemingly not expecting such a good thing to happen to him.

No! It might not be a good thing either!

The Golden Lion's comeback is bound to involve big moves, which will definitely attract the Navy's close attention. If I ally with him, won't I also receive the same treatment?

What? You attacked a Celestial Dragon and are now under close surveillance by the Navy and the World Government?

That's all!

The Golden Lion, a cigar dangling from his lips, wore a cryptic smile: "Then it's settled! We'll form an alliance!!"

Bucky puffed out his chest: "Yes!!"

"From now on, we're allies!"

"Yes!!"

"Let's work together to strengthen our pirate alliance!!"

"Yes!!"

"Let's bring the mages in too!"

"Yes!!... Huh??!"

Golden Lion stared directly into Bucky's wide eyes, like an old silver coin that had succeeded in its scheme: "Aren't you very familiar with that Gildarts? Bring him into our coalition!"

Old man, I knew you had bad intentions!

No wonder they allied with a small-time pirate like me; they were after my connections!

Bucky felt that if he didn't agree, he might get beaten up on the spot, so after hesitating for a moment, under the gazes of Stinger and Roger, he said tremblingly, "I can take you to him, you can talk to him yourself!"

Although Bucky escaped during the chaos, he knew that Gildarts was still in the Sabaody Archipelago because Gildarts had told him at the banquet that he was waiting there for his companions to come and meet him.

Moreover, given Bucky's understanding of Gildarts, he certainly wouldn't stand idly by if Ace were arrested.

"it is good!!"

Golden Lion nodded in satisfaction, poured himself a second glass of wine, and walked towards Luo.

"So, what's your decision, buddy? I'm planning to challenge this vast sea conglomerate again, but I'm short-handed. If you join me now, you won't regret it!"

"I'm sorry, but I cannot."

After finishing his sentence, Law immediately added, "Joining the Flying Pirates is out of the question, but if you'd like to form an alliance with me, I might consider it."

He was indeed a little envious when he saw the Golden Lion extend an alliance invitation to Bucky.

What makes that clown so special? How could he possibly attract such attention from the legendary 'Golden Lion'?

If he can do it, so can I!

In fact, Law's words were very provocative. In the eyes of normal people, given Shiki's seniority, a supernova like Law was not qualified to ally with him. If Shiki were a ruthless person, he would only have two actions upon hearing this: either turn around and leave, or kill someone to establish his authority.

However, he has now made a third choice.

"Hahaha!! An alliance, huh?? Looks like you're not the kind of guy who'd sit at someone else's feet..."

Golden Lion seemed quite pleased with Law's suggestion. After laughing a few times, he slapped his thigh hard with an old hand. "That's true. If you want to conquer the world, this kind of mentality is essential. Or rather, if you didn't have this kind of courage, I wouldn't even look at you!"

"Sure! Alliance it is, I agree!!"

Luo was stunned, clearly not expecting that the legendary Golden Lion would agree to his proposal. He had originally prepared to fight to the death with the other party.

In fact, Shiki knew from the beginning that anyone who could become a supernova was no pushover. They weren't the kind of people who would obediently listen to whatever he said, so he never thought he could actually bring them under his command.

That's why the alliance with Bucky gave them another option.

"In order to leave more room for both of us, I think this alliance should continue until the war between the Navy and Whitebeard ends. What do you think?"

Like Bucky, Law believed that at this point in time, it would be extremely dangerous for him to collude with the Golden Lion. Therefore, he wanted to agree on the termination date of the alliance in advance, mainly to avoid getting into serious trouble.

However, this timing was exactly what Golden Lion wanted: "Then it's settled! Perfect, I'll take this opportunity to see the strength of the new generation of pirates."

Golden Lion took a deep drag on his cigar, a sly glint in his eyes: "However, since you've set the end date for the alliance, then I should set the alliance's goals! Let me think..."

"Let's turn Naval Headquarters upside down together during this war!"

Chapter 968 Another Pirate Alliance

Oh no! I miscalculated!!

Upon hearing this, Luo felt as if he had been tricked, yet what the other party said made perfect sense.

It was I who first seemingly gained an advantage by 'setting the alliance time,' and then the other party argued and 'set the alliance goal,' leaving me with no way to refute it.

"...Okay, but before that, I have a question I'd like to ask you."

Tell me about it.

"Why would you choose us supernovas? I know that supernovas with a net worth of 2 to 3 million can survive in the first half of the Grand Line, but they won't stand a chance in the New World. They're not exactly important figures to someone like you, are they?"

"Hehehe... I'm not a narrow-minded guy like Kaido or Linlin!!"

Upon hearing this, the Golden Lion burst into laughter, his laughter carrying a sense of world-weariness, as if he had fallen from heaven to hell and then risen again, having seen through the vicissitudes of life and dispelled all illusions: "This ocean is full of talented people, and it has always been a case of one generation surpassing the old. Some people may be unknown now, but they may still achieve great things in the future. And to become a supernova already shows your potential!"

"Besides, I don't want every supernova. You're not someone to be underestimated! If I'm not mistaken, you should be a user of the 'Op-Op Fruit,' right?"

Upon hearing this, Luo's mind immediately went blank: "You also know about this Devil Fruit?"

"Of course! I've seen the Devil Fruit encyclopedia before, so I know a bit about it. Because of that ultimate technique, this fruit is one of the Devil Fruits that the World Government values ​​most!"

Golden Lion stroked his chin like an old pervert, his eyes greedily scanning Law: "The Op-Op Fruit once sold for 50 billion Berries on the market, probably the most expensive Devil Fruit known to date..."

Those nearby turned to look at the conversation, some even spitting out their food and drinks, staring in disbelief at the two people talking.

"Wait, wait, wait?! 5...50 billion Berries?!"

"Really?! A Devil Fruit can be worth that much money?!"

"The ultimate technique??"

"That Traman, aren't you worth 52 billion Berries?"

"You can't calculate things like that..."