The Great Voyage: The Props Master on the Straw Hat Ship

"Ah, it's nothing serious..."

Jinbe chuckled.

This is a matter for their Sun Pirates, and they don't really want to trouble Luffy and his crew.

"So that means something really has happened."

Luffy's mind worked quickly this time, and he casually patted Jinbe's arm, saying:

"Just tell us directly, it's not a big deal."

"If we can help, we definitely will. There's strength in numbers. If it's really not appropriate for us to get involved, then we'll just cheer you on from the sidelines."

He spoke so decisively that even Jinbe couldn't help but smile after hearing it.

"As expected, Brother Luffy, you still have this kind of personality... Well, since we've come this far, I won't hold back anymore!!"

He beckoned Luffy and the others to sit down at his round table and introduced Aladdin and his crew to Luffy and his friends.

Then, he told Luffy and the others the whole story, from beginning to end.

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[Thank you again to the generous donor 'Once Upon a Time There Was a Eunuch' for the generous donation!]

Chapter 458: Momonosuke Falls into the Hands of the Celestial Dragons!! Link Meets Tesoro!!

"Is that so? A bunch of despicable fishmen?"

After listening, Luffy touched his chin knowingly.

"In other words, they are a group of human traffickers, no, mermaid traffickers..."

As Usopp spoke, he also looked at Link.

He hadn't forgotten the words Link had uttered at the human auction that had left a deep impression on the entire Straw Hat Pirates:

"Human traffickers, may your whole family die."

This is something Link avoids, something he absolutely cannot provoke or do.

"They were all fish-people to begin with, yet they're selling out their own kind..."

Zoro scratched his back. "There's really no reason to let it go or forgive it."

"There are such wicked guys among the fishmen!!"

Chopper was somewhat angry, but also felt he had learned something new.

"There are even worse merfolk, you just haven't seen them yet~~~"

Nami, who had the most authority to speak, spoke calmly and with a detached attitude.

"However, this group of people is definitely not a good person."

"So, if we're dealing with guys like this..."

Luffy nodded quite naturally and said, "Then we can definitely help."

"This isn't a question of whether or not to help..."

Jinbe shook his head there.

“We don’t want Tezzolo to drink our blood, and those people deserve to be punished.”

In some respects, Jinbe is flexible and adaptable, but he will not back down an inch when it comes to such national traitors.

"If that Tesoro shows up and causes trouble, let us go and take him down!!"

Luffy, however, didn't seem to care at all, and continued to think of things very simply.

"Using force has always been a last resort to solve problems."

Robin chuckled softly, then looked at Link, who was deep in thought.

"First mate, what do you think?"

Yes, I see with my eyes.

Link, recovering from the shock of someone recognizing Sanji from the original bounty poster, looked up.

He truly hadn't expected that anyone would think the hand-drawn photo looked exactly like Sanji.

Perhaps, just like in the original version, Luffy recognized Usopp but couldn't recognize Sniper King no matter what.

These are all 'abnormal people'~~~

Snapping out of his reverie, Link noticed that everyone's eyes were on him.

He chuckled softly, "Let me go and meet that Tesoro."

"Didn't he want money or something else in exchange for those three guys?"

"I happen to have a suitable item here that I can use for the trade~~~"

Link's eyes flickered slightly.

"Link, will you use your gadgets?!"

Jinbe immediately wanted to shake his head and refuse.

We're already embarrassed that Luffy and his crew got involved.

They would be even less willing to accept Link having to trade items for them again.

"Don't worry, I'm not going to waste my own tools to trade for those scum from the ocean."

Link waved his hand at Jinpei and said with a smile:

"However, the prop I have in my hand is also quite interesting."

"It perfectly caters to Tesoro's desire for money, and it also allows us to try and see if we can change him..."

"We can conduct a small experiment on him..."

experiment???

Luffy tilted his head, and the others were equally stunned, looking at the subtle smile on Link's face with some confusion and bewilderment.

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It was still inside that golden office in the tallest building.

"The Straw Hat Pirates' vice-captain, the [Tool Master] Link, wants to meet me?!"

Tesoro looked at Mr. Tanaka in surprise. "Are you sure?"

"Yes, boss!!"

Mr. Tanaka himself found it quite unbelievable.

"He did say that there were some things he wanted to discuss with you in person..."

Mr. Tanaka's tone still carried a hint of lingering surprise.

Just before, when he was monitoring the casino.

The prop master suddenly appeared in front of him and directly stated his intention: to contact his boss.

"They want to meet and talk with me..."

Tesoro pondered for a moment, then slightly raised his eyes: "What do you think?"

He was unusually hesitant, looking at the capable cadre in front of him.

A pirate of 1.666 billion Berries, even Gran Tesoro had rarely encountered a strong opponent of this caliber before.

"I think you should still meet with him, boss..."

Mr. Tanaka pondered for a moment,

"Since the other party directly stated that they wanted to see the boss, they probably didn't have any malicious intent. Otherwise, they would have already hidden themselves and used their tools to cause us some harm in secret."

"Even the Navy Headquarters is suffering greatly from the enemy's gadgets. Even if we are not afraid, we can still reduce unnecessary losses."

not to mention……

Mr. Tanaka did not say his last words.

If the other party could appear in front of me so easily, then entering this office would be an easy thing for them as well.

The reason they sought their opinions in advance was simply to save face for themselves.

Therefore, the only answer to this matter from the beginning was that they agreed to meet.

No matter how they consider it, it's meaningless.

"Then let's meet..."

Tesorona tapped the table lightly on her fingers, which were adorned with gold diamonds.

"I'd also like to see what kind of legendary pirate this is, who has traversed the first half of the Grand Line and successively stormed the three major institutions of Enies Lobby, Impel Down, and Marine Headquarters."

"But~~~"

He gave Mr. Tanaka another instruction.

"Let's invite Baccarat too!"

"Her luck is what makes things even more foolproof; otherwise, if he wanted to come here and do something..."

Tezzolo's expression gradually calmed down. "Being prepared is the most important thing."

"Understood!!"

After receiving the order, Mr. Tanaka planned to immediately pass through the wall.

"By the way," Tesoro pressed, "did you send that lecherous brat from the down-on-his-luck noble family of Wano Country to Saint Camarelle?"

"Bakara carried out the arrangements the moment she received your order, boss."

Mr. Tanaka responded immediately,

"Saint Kamal is very satisfied with the gift you gave him. He has already started the furnace in his private room and stamped the Celestial Dragon's mark on it."

"So impatient?"

Tesoro's face also broke into a smug smile: "It seems he's quite satisfied with this gift."

"Indeed, Saint Kamal has always been interested in impoverished nobles, especially since this noble family owns the territory of Kaido, the world's second strongest nation, a closed-off country that even the World Government can't penetrate. This makes it all the more precious and valuable!"

What the Celestial Dragons are competing to prove is simply whose slaves are more precious and rarer.

Without a doubt, given his status as a lecherous brat from Wano Country, his value is self-evident.

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"Didn't he suspect that the kid might really be from Wano Country?"

"Saint Kamal does indeed have doubts."

Mr. Tanaka replied:

"But who told that brat to be yelling and crying, calling out the names of his father and mother, and begging his retainers to come and save him?"

"He proved himself, intermittently, to be a genuine Wano Country native."

"His performance only excited Camarel Saint even more, confirming the authenticity of the story and that he was a young nobleman who had not yet grasped the reality."

"This only made it more valuable for enslavement, which made Camarel overjoyed."

After listening to the whole thing, Tesoro nodded once again with great satisfaction and said:

"That's good~"

This unexpected gain brought him one step closer to controlling a Celestial Dragon!

Seeing that Tesoro had given no further instructions, Mr. Tanaka immediately left.

First, he immediately contacted Bakara, then found Link and respectfully led the way for him.

The strong enjoy certain privileges and respect, no matter where they are.

Thus, under Mr. Tanaka's guidance, Link quickly arrived at this magnificent and luxurious office.

........ ...... ...

They also saw the imposing Gilles Tezzolo sitting there.