One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

"Yes, it's really good, very delicious." Kane nodded in approval.

"Right? I knew you'd like it." Yamato, feeling appreciated, immediately beamed, her eyes crinkling into two adorable crescent moons.

"Fufufufufu, the two of you have such a close relationship, it's truly enviable."

The signature, eerie laughter suddenly interrupts.

Doflamingo strode over with the swagger of a hoodlum.

"Long time no see, Kane."

"It has indeed been a while, Joker."

Kane nodded slightly, and the two exchanged simple pleasantries like old friends.

"How does it feel here? I don't think it disappointed you, did I?" Doflamingo asked with a smile.

"It was pretty good, my friends had a lot of fun," Kane admitted frankly.

This entertainment city encompasses almost every type of entertainment in the world, offering enjoyment for people of all ages and genders.

Doflamingo laughed even more smugly upon hearing this.

As an important partner of Tezolo, he naturally has a stake in this golden city.

After the two chatted for a while, the bells rang out to officially begin the auction.

The entire auction venue was designed like a giant fan-shaped theater, with the auction stage at the front, illuminated by spotlights, and ordinary seats arranged in a tiered pattern at the back.

Above all the seats, more than twenty lavishly decorated private boxes are suspended, specially prepared for the most distinguished guests.

Guided by a group of graceful hostesses dressed in high-slit cheongsams, Kane and his entourage were ushered into the best-positioned VIP box, number one.

The Charlotte family was led to the adjacent box number two.

"Brother Perospero, what right do they have to get into Box Number One!"

Owen watched Kane and the others walk away, and growled angrily.

The other Charlotte family members also looked resentful, glaring at Kane and his group's retreating figures.

Although the private rooms are equally luxurious, the significance and status represented by room number one is incomparable to that of room number two.

Perospero frowned, clearly extremely displeased, but he took a deep breath and forced down his temper: "Enough! Don't forget what our most important task is. As for today's setback, there will be plenty of opportunities to get revenge later!"

He knew very well that, right now, whoever had the bigger fist was right.

If you can't beat Kane, trying to win this argument will only bring you humiliation.

The most urgent task is to complete Mom's mission and take a picture of the Paramecia-type Butter-Butter Fruit.

With Perospero speaking, even if Irving and the others were unwilling, they could only swallow their anger for the time being.

On the other side, Kane entered Box Number One, his gaze sweeping over the interior furnishings, and he nodded in satisfaction.

Directly in front is a huge one-way glass wall, which allows you to have privacy while also looking down at the auction site.

Being there, one feels as if they are above all living beings, while the masses below are like ants.

Kane could only say that Tezzolo was top-notch in his study of guest psychology.

To facilitate bidding for VIPs in the private rooms, Tezzolo even equipped each room with a video Den Den Mushi (snail phone) that clearly broadcasts the details of the auction stage to the screen inside the room in real time, ensuring that guests can have a clear view of the auction items even when they are lounging on the sofa.

Guests can easily place bids using the Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) inside the private room, without even moving a finger.

The auction quickly got into the swing of things.

The auctioneer, dressed in a sharp suit, stepped onto the stage, and one by one, the auction items that ordinary guests would regard as treasures were brought out on stage. However, the VIPs in the top-floor boxes remained silent, and very few people made a bid.

Those precious jewels and works of art completely failed to capture their attention.

It wasn't until several renowned swords and knives were displayed that sporadic bidding finally broke out in the private room.

What can truly ignite the passion of all bidders is undoubtedly the Devil Fruit.

To keep the atmosphere lively, Tesoro deliberately interspersed a few relatively ordinary Devil Fruits among the other auction items.

"Paramecia-type Long-Long Fruit! Sold for 450 million Berries!"

"Zoan-type, Dog-Dog Fruit, Dachshund Form! Sold for 510 million Berries!"

The auctioneer's impassioned voice rang out again and again.

Although Devil Fruits are said to start at 100 million Berries, they are often the lowest-grade fruits that no one wants, and that is considered a bargain.

Any decent Devil Fruit can fetch an astronomical price.

As transaction prices repeatedly hit new highs, the atmosphere at the scene was completely ignited.

Even those spectators who knew they had no chance of participating in the bidding began to look forward to seeing what kind of shocking price the final Devil Fruit would fetch.

Soon, the third to last item was solemnly brought to the display stand.

"Paramecia-type Butter-Butter Fruit".

"According to the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia, if you eat it, you can freely create and manipulate butter..."

The auctioneer described the fruit while glancing occasionally at box number two.

He knew perfectly well who the real target buyer of this fruit was.

Sure enough, not long after...

The auctioneer listened intently to the bids coming through his earpiece and announced loudly, "Box number two has placed a bid! One hundred and one hundred million Berries."

"Tch, how stingy. That's all the worldly wisdom they have."

Kane curled his lip in disdain.

But he couldn't be bothered to play the pointless bidding game with the Charlotte family over such matters.

He still has to bid for the Flame-Flame Fruit next.

Chapter 101: Auction Ends, Return to Wano Country

"One hundred and one hundred million Berries, once!"

"One hundred and one hundred million Berries, twice!"

"One hundred million and one hundred thousand Berries, three times! Sold!"

The auctioneer spoke very quickly and without any hesitation, and his gavel fell heavily, making a crisp sound.

A Devil Fruit that could easily fetch six or seven hundred million, or even a billion Berries on the market, fell into the hands of the Charlotte family at such a low price.

The auctioneer was fully aware of this.

Lord Tesoro brought out this fruit with the intention of giving it away for free, hoping to attract the Big Mom Pirates to come and support him.

Once Charlotte's family arrives, the fruit's mission will be perfectly accomplished.

After all, in the New World, there are very few forces that dare to compete with the Charlotte family.

Aside from Kane and his party, who were also under the command of the Sea Emperor, perhaps the only other guest present was Hanafuda, the Shichibukai who loved collecting Zoan-type Devil Fruits.

He would only take the risk if he encountered something of the ancient species quality.

"Damn the Charlotte family!"

The guests below were all filled with envy and curses, wishing they were the ones enjoying such privileges.

As for verbally abusing someone to their face?

They said they hadn't lived enough yet.

Inside Box Number Two.

Perospero glanced at the next room and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

He was genuinely afraid that Kane might impulsively raise the price.

He would not only have to waste money, but he might even lose the bid, which would be a consequence he absolutely could not afford.

Soon, the next item was brought up for auction.

"Zoan Type, Ancient Zoan, Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Tyrannosaurus Rex Mode!"

The auctioneer shouted, "By eating this Devil Fruit, you will have your ticket to the world of the strong!"

Despite the auctioneer's enthusiastic promotion, everyone present knew the truth.

Given the Charlotte family's experience, and now with Hanafuda, who is famous for collecting Zoan-type Devil Fruits, how could they possibly win this fruit?

This isn't about money, unless they want to offend the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Clearly, no one present was so blind.

"One hundred and one hundred million Berries!"

The next moment, a bid was placed from the box where the flower cards were located.

Seeing that no one else dared to raise their paddles, the auctioneer understood and quickly completed the process, bringing down the gavel to complete the sale.

"The last item up for auction, and the real grand finale of the night! The most powerful of the three types of Devil Fruits, the Logia type, the Flame-Flame Fruit! It is the best among the Logia types."

The auctioneer diligently promoted the product, saying, "The power of Logia-type Devil Fruits is so great that I don't need to elaborate!"

"Starting bid: 100 million Berries."

After he finished speaking, his gaze unconsciously drifted towards VIP room number one.

Even before the auction, the owner, Tesoro, had personally instructed that Lord Kane of the Beasts Pirates had reserved the fruit.

Of course, despite the shady dealings, the proper procedures still need to be followed.

Sure enough, the next second, a gentle male voice came through his earpiece: "Box One, 100 million Berries."

When the auctioneer announced the price and the bidder, a suppressed uproar and whispers immediately erupted from the audience.

This is outrageous!

At least let them raise their paddles and bid, so they can experience the thrill of bidding!

They all so blatantly agreed to the bottom price, adding only 100,000 Berries, not willing to pay a single cent more.

Did you plan this beforehand? This is absolutely outrageous!