["Sabaody Archipelago's regional divisions are clear, marked by the numbers on the large trees."]
[Numbers 1 to 29 are for human trafficking shops and other illegal areas; 30 to 39 are amusement parks; 40 to 49 are sightseeing areas with local specialties; 50 to 59 are shipyards and coating workshops; 60 to 69 are entry/exit points for the Navy and Government; 70 to 79 are hotels and other accommodations.]
[And this time, the auction venue was actually on Peninsula No. 1, where the Shichibukai "Heavenly Yaksha" Donquixote Doflamingo's human trafficking shop was located. It was quite luxurious and spacious!]
[Disko, the auctioneer, stood at the entrance, greeting people with several guards.]
["Your Excellencies, please take a seat in the VIP section..."]
[Irzhir and his group didn't arrive late, and Disko bowed respectfully.]
[Donquixote Doflamingo had already given him his instructions. He naturally wouldn't dare to offend the likes of the Big Mom Pirates' ministers and the Hundred Beast Pirates' cadres, who were all formidable figures.]
[Entering the spacious auction hall, the place was already filled with more than 70% of its capacity. This auction had quite a few pirates from the New World participating, making it somewhat lively.]
["Ah, Irzhir, long time no see..."]
[Just as Irzhir stepped into the best VIP seats, Morgans, the president of the World Economic News Agency, stood up from the edge of the seats and greeted him familiarly: "How is your father, Judge, doing? I haven't heard any news of him personally setting out on an expedition recently..."]
["Not bad, it is good to go."]
[Over the years, the World Economic News Agency's cooperation with Germa 66 has been very pleasant.]
[The World Economic News Agency helped promote Germa 66, expanding its reputation in the underworld. And if Germa 66 made any major moves, they would immediately provide relevant information to the World Economic News Agency. Both sides got what they needed.]
["Wow, such beauty!"]
[Nigo and Oji had just walked in, and before they even sat down, they immediately revealed their lustful expressions.]
[The two of them had red eyes, staring unblinkingly at the stunning, captivating, and somewhat flirtatious Shirahoshi.]
["Although I'm flattered to be called beautiful, I'm happy in my heart..."]
[Shirahoshi gently sat there, her red lips shining. She smiled slightly at Nigo and the others, then chuckled softly, "But staring at someone like that, isn't it a bit impolite?"]
["Snap! Snap!"]
[With two light taps directly on their heads, Irzhir said somewhat helplessly, "Sorry about that, these two immature guys are impolite."]
["Hey, I remember you seem to be the Empress of the Entertainment District, right?"]
[Nigo and Oji immediately sat down next to Shirahoshi, and asked somewhat carelessly, "Are you interested in Devil Fruits, or do you want to find some outstanding people to take back and train?"]
["Haha, speaking of which, I really haven't been to that place called 'Paradise for Men'!"]
[The two of them were lustful, but they actually had high resistance to beauty. After the initial infatuation, they quickly recovered.]
["Originally, I was quite interested in that unknown Logia-type Devil Fruit, but looking at so many people coming here, I guess I just came to join the fun..."]
[Without showing any regret, Shirahoshi smiled and said, "If you are interested in the future, you can often visit the Pleasure Quarter! I will entertain you well!"]
["Morgans, yesterday's headline in your 'World Economic News Agency' really startled me..."]
[Irzhir let Shirahoshi and Luo sit in their designated seats while he directly chatted with Morgans in the seat behind.]
[As for the cadres of the Hundred Beast Pirates, including Jack the Drought, and the ministers of the Big Mom Pirates, Charlotte Cracker and Charlotte Oven, they were assigned to different VIP seats, clearly to prevent any conflicts between them.]
[This time, the cadre sent by the Hundred Beast Pirates was "Jack the Drought," a truly burly fellow. He looked quite fierce, carrying a sneer and a hint of brutality. He had two thick biceps that were thicker than an ordinary person's waist, directly leaning back in his chair.]
[One person alone occupied several empty seats. The pirates from the New World sat scattered around them.]
[The situation around Charlotte Cracker and Charlotte Oven on the other side of the seats was similar.]
[No one dared to approach easily. Everyone was afraid of offending the other.]
[Morgans and Shirahoshi, who had just sat down, also had a good relationship with the Big Mom Pirates and were sitting in the middle seats.]
[...]
["15 million Berries!"]
["20 million Berries, any more bids?"]
["Snap! Snap!"]
["Sold!!"
["It's truly a place where people act like devils..."]
[Just as Momousagi stepped to the entrance of the auction hall, she revealed a look of disgust. She frowned slightly in displeasure, but still walked straight in. No one dared to stop her.]
[By the time she arrived, the auction was already halfway through.]
[Ostensibly, this place only allowed the auction of nationals from World Government-affiliated countries and criminals rewarded by the World Government. But sometimes, they brazenly auctioned off mermaids and fish-men, and other rare races. The reason was simply because they had the Celestial Dragons backing them up.]
[The first auctioned item was a noble's butler; the second was a beautiful dancer; the third was a captain of a certain pirate group; the fourth was a snake-human slave… Basically, all the previous items were auctioned slaves!]
[During this period, a good quick sword, the Fifty Skills, was directly sold for 10 million Berries.]
[In addition, there was an ancient treasure map that attracted enthusiastic bidding from many pirates, finally selling for 30 million Berries.]
["So next, it's time for today's main event!"]
[Because this auction was progressing smoothly and many items were selling for excellent prices, meaning he would receive more commissions, Disko, the auctioneer, had a flushed face and an uncontrollable excitement. He finally announced that the auction was entering its final phase: "I believe everyone already knows the Grand Treasure, the Devil Fruit, and its effects. I won't say much more, this time we will be auctioning two Devil Fruits…"]
["First up is the first Devil Fruit, it's a Zoan-type, the Jerboa-Jerboa Fruit! Starting bid, 100 million Berries!!!"]
["200 million Berries!!"
[A pirate immediately raised his hand.]
["210 million Berries..."]
["250 million Berries!!"
[...]
[Those who were truly willing to spend a lot of money to bid on Devil Fruits were basically the bounty hunters and pirates. They began to bid without restraint.]
[Because some pirates were very clear that the unknown Logia-type Devil Fruit had already been targeted by Germa 66 and the Big Mom Pirates. Financially, they absolutely couldn't compete with the other party, so it was better to proactively withdraw and seek something else. After all, Devil Fruits were rare items that were hard to come by and could not be found anywhere.]
["Three billion Berries!!!"]
[A somewhat arrogant and wild voice echoed throughout the entire auction hall!]
[Many people were startled. No one expected someone to suddenly add at least 50 million Berries to the bidding price.]
["It's the Hundred Beast Pirates..."]
["'Jack the Drought,' 3.05 billion Berries!!!"]
["What an arrogant guy!!!"]
[The crowd on the scene turned their heads, but after seeing the bidder, they all closed their mouths.]
[Even pirates who still wanted to continue bidding, after much consideration, regretfully chose to give up.]
[This price was already very high. If they continued to bid, and if the other party was determined to get it, it would undoubtedly offend the Hundred Beast Pirates.]
["3.05 billion Berries, going once, is there any higher bid?"]
[Disko's eyes subtly scanned the VIP seats where Charlotte Cracker and Charlotte Oven were sitting nonchalantly. While feeling a bit disappointed, a sigh of relief escaped his heart.]
["3.05 billion Berries, going twice, going three times, sold!!!" With a heavy slam of the gavel, Disko's mouth curved completely.]
[A Zoan-type Devil Fruit for 3.05 billion Berries! He would at least get tens of millions in commission! This time, he simply made a fortune!]
[There was still a Logia-type Devil Fruit to come!]
["Heh heh heh, scared now?"]
["I've been waiting a bit impatiently, old man!"]
["Finally, it's the Logia-type Devil Fruit..."]
["Blood-Stained" Delinger, Nolker, Baileys, and others, the Diager Brothers, all couldn't help but have blazing eyes. Their purpose in rushing over directly from the New World was for that unknown Logia-type Devil Fruit!]
[Earlier, there was a big stir in the New World. Ace, "Fire Fist," who had already joined Whitebeard's crew, couldn't even use Haki, yet he still managed to earn three to four hundred million Berries in the New World. Isn't it because he relies on the power of the Flame-Flame Fruit?]
[Sitting next to Nigo, Shirahoshi, with a smile on her face, a faint glint flashed in her eyes.]
["Interesting, where will this dangerous Devil Fruit end up?" Sitting in the very back, Momousagi watched with a somewhat cold, playful, and expectant gaze.]
[She had already heard from her sister, Vice Admiral Gion, how special that unknown Logia-type was. It was rumored that even the World Government might choose to make a move.]
["So next, we officially enter today's last item… the Logia-type Devil Fruit!"]
[After the staff brought up a tray covered with a cloth, Disko directly pulled off the black cloth, revealing a translucent light purple Devil Fruit with strange patterns. He said excitedly: "This unknown Logia-type Devil Fruit has an immeasurable value. The starting bid is 5 billion Berries! Each bid must not be less than 10 million Berries!"]
["Gentlemen, ladies, what are you waiting for? Don't hesitate! A Logia-type Devil Fruit can let you ascend to the heavens in one step and become a true powerhouse. You should know that the Navy Headquarters' three strongest Admirals are all Logia-type Devil Fruit users..."]
["Three billion Berries!!!"]
[Before Disko could finish his somewhat passionate words, a somewhat calm voice from Irzhir, sitting in the VIP section, instantly silenced the entire auction hall...]
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