Chapter 1326: Diverting Trouble
Charlotte's demands were tantamount to robbery. The Sabaodi Archipelago was a very expensive place, any building there cost fabulous sums, and most importantly, for pirates, this archipelago was the only way to get to the New World.
Being a pirate was dangerous, and although the income of pirates was unstable, it was high, and the pirates had no idea what "modesty" was».
To conduct auctions in Sabaodi, one needed to possess more than just strength. None of the "Four Emperors" had any obvious business in this archipelago, and the problem was not that they were unwilling, but that they simply couldn't set up a business there.
The Sabaody Archipelago was very close to the Marine headquarters and not far from the Red Line.
In fact, it was within the reach of the World Government and the Sea Watch.
Doflamingo could do business there because he was a former Sky Dragon. A former Sky Dragon, perhaps. The World Government and the Marines won't be able to kill him, as the Sky Dragons simply won't allow it.
Charlotte Linlin, on the other hand, had a good mind. She didn't ask for Doflamingo's business, just income from that business. He himself will still manage it.
If giving away half of the profits from the business in the archipelago was still within the limits of what was acceptable, then giving away half of the profits from the income of the underground world was already an unacceptable thing for him, because it was the underground world that brought him the most money and was his mainstay.
Charlotte had asked for a lot of money, but Doflamingo, Shanks, and the others looked calm. That was how negotiations worked, but Doflamingo wouldn't give Charlotte what she wanted.
— We can't talk about the auction and the underground world, but..." He had already thought about how much he would have to pay before the negotiations even started. — I can pass along the artificial Devil Fruit.
Charlotte Linlin and Katakuri were stunned. Why did they fight for so long? Just because of the artificial Devil fruit.
But right now, Doflamingo actually said that he was willing to hand over the artificial Devil Fruit as compensation to the Big Mama pirates?
— Are you talking about long-term deliveries? Although Charlotte vaguely felt that something was wrong, she still couldn't suppress her greed. If she had a source of artificial Devil Fruits, she would be able to create an army solely from those with the powers of Devil Fruits, which would greatly increase her strength.
— Oh, real long-term supplies, hahahahaha, " Doflamingo's laughter made even Shanks unable to understand what he was thinking.
Katakuri's expression gradually turned cold.
Charlotte Linlin looked at Doflamingo doubtfully and was confused for a moment. She couldn't understand what he was up to.
— It's better to teach a person to fish than to give them fish, " Su Xiao said. Of course, he knew about Doflamingo's plan. Before they arrived, they discussed it in private.
— What kind of fish? Charlotte asked. Although she hated Su Xiao, she was in the middle of negotiations, and even though she hated him, she couldn't ignore what Su Xiao was saying.
— We will introduce you to the production process of artificial Devil Fruits. Compared to the supply side, self — producing fruit is a better option, " Su Xiao replied, exhaled a puff of smoke, and together with Doflamingo, he looked at Charlotte with a smile on his face.
Charlotte's face was suddenly cold.
She understood what the two of them were up to.
The process of producing artificial Devil fruit? In the entire New World, only a Doflamingo could make something like this. Many parts of production were impossible to replace, and at the very least, it was simply impossible to find raw materials for production without the help of Doflamingo.
— Charlotte, I'm ready to give you what you want most, you... You don't have to refuse such an offer, " Doflamingo said, crossing his arms over his chest with a smile on his face. "Shanks, please record my offer," Doflamingo said, and looked at the red-haired man.
— Charlotte Linlin gritted her teeth and an invisible wave of air spread out in all directions.
— Charlotte, calm down — along with the crunch, small cracks appeared on Shanks ' chair.
The surrounding area was dead silent.
Charlotte's aura disappeared in the next moment, but another aura appeared instead, pressing down on all living things.
Even the air began to distort due to this pressure.
*Pum-pum...*
Weak people fell to the planks one by one, and this happened to everyone, even those who were on other ships nearby.
Su Xiao lowered his gaze and the energy of Qing Gang Yin spread all over his body. Shanks ' aura was powerful, but not what he had imagined it to be.
After a while, the pressure disappeared and Su Xiao heard a sigh from behind him. The sigher was Pica. Because of this pressure, he couldn't breathe.
— This is our most sincere offer. As for whether you accept it... " Doflamingo continued calmly. He wasn't affected by the pressure because Shanks wasn't targeting him.
— Shanks, do you prefer the Quixote family? Charlotte Linlin ignored Doflamingo's words and stared at the red-haired man.
— Charlotte, do you want to continue this war?
— Charlotte gave a cold snort and said nothing. The situation has become very tense again.
Doflamingo raised his hand, and Pica, who was standing behind him, immediately handed him a leather bag with the World Government logo on it.
— Charlotte, inside is a confidential document that I received from the WED department. Destroy it as soon as you read it, " Doflamingo said, and tossed the bag to Charlotte.
With a grim expression, she tore it open and took out a document.
After ten seconds, her expression softened.
— You didn't fake it did you?
— No, you can send your own people to check it out.
— Hmm-hmm~...
Charlotte's attitude suddenly changed. From the look on her face, she seemed willing to accept Doflamingo's 'compensation' .
— I need proof that I can see right now, " Charlotte said. She seemed a little worried. Doflamingo hesitated for a moment, but finally looked at Shanks. The red-haired man had been at sea for so many years, so of course he immediately understood what Doflamingo wanted.
— I'm not interested in the key details of your negotiations.
— Thank you.
After Doflamingo and Pica exchanged a few words, Pica walked up to Charlotte and said something to her.
— Congenital and transmitted? Charlotte was very surprised, as if she was hearing something incredible for the first time.
— Even if you haven't seen them with your own eyes, you've probably heard of them. According to my investigation, they don't possess the powers of the Devil Fruit.
Doflamingo was now almost certain that Charlotte Linlin would agree to this deal.
After thinking for a couple of minutes, Charlotte finally nodded.
Seeing this, Su Xiao whispered to Doflamingo — " Do you have a grudge against this family?
— There was a bit of friction earlier, " Doflamingo said softly.
— If they knew about this, they would definitely attack Dress Rosa from the direction of the Blue Sea.
What Su Xiao discussed with Doflamingo was about a certain Vinsmoke family.
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