"But, Captain Rayleigh, that's hundreds of millions! If a Celestial Dragon gets involved, it could even be billions. What plan could you possibly have?" Shanks eyed Rayleigh with disbelief.
"It's just money, right? I actually have a way. If we're brave enough, I'll set a small goal first: let's aim for one hundred million!" Chronos, who had been silent for a moment, suddenly boasted.
"Chronos, a hundred million isn't enough. You heard it yourself; we need at least several hundred million, possibly even billions. Are billions also 'a small matter' to you?" If Shanks thought Rayleigh's claim was just for comfort, then Chronos's "boast" sounded like complete nonsense. If he could get that kind of money, would he still be mooching off my breakfast?
"Billions would be too boastful for a 'small matter'; let's say 'a moderate matter,'" Chronos said, shrugging his shoulders.
"Chronos, tell us your plan." Looking at Chronos's confident demeanor, Rayleigh grew curious. He actually had a way to get over a billion himself—his current bounty was just over a billion. He could have Chronos and the others tie him up and hand him over to the Marines, demanding the money for the Treasure Tree. But that method would be too damaging for Rayleigh, so it was best to avoid it if possible.
Chronos closed the door and addressed the three. "As the old saying goes, 'Killing and arson lead to wealth, while building bridges and roads lead to no remains.' What if we... kidnap a Celestial Dragon... Heh heh heh!" At that moment, Chronos looked just like a Soul Clan member.
"Are you crazy?! The consequences of killing a Celestial Dragon are severe!" Shanks was the first to object, before Chronos even finished his sentence. He had no desire to end up in an early grave before making a name for himself.
"Idiot Shanks, I didn't say kill a Celestial Dragon. I meant kidnap one and have them bid on the Treasure Tree for us, then we release them."
"There's a female Celestial Dragon who's been frequenting Sabaody Archipelago recently. Judging by her entourage, her status must be quite high. The two Celestial Dragons accompanying her are very respectful towards her," Shakky chimed in.
"Perfect, she's the one!" Chronos couldn't help but marvel at Shakky's intelligence-gathering abilities. He had just formulated a plan, and she had already found the perfect target for him. It's a shame such a woman is with Rayleigh.
"So, Chronos, how do you plan to do this specifically?" Although Chronos's plan sounded a bit dangerous, Rayleigh, who was desperate for money, didn't care about the risks anymore.
"I think this operation should be divided into three steps: first, the next time that female Celestial Dragon arrives, we set up an ambush. Then, Captain Rayleigh, you use your Conqueror's Haki to knock her and her bodyguards unconscious, and Shanks and I will carry her back. Second, we send her bodyguards back to tell her parents that if they don't want their daughter torn to pieces, they'll bid on the Treasure Tree Adam for us. Third, we take a few nude photos of that female Celestial Dragon, in case they try to retaliate afterwards... If they dare send a Marine Admiral after us, we'll expose the photos... Heh heh heh!"
After listening to Chronos's detailed plan, Rayleigh and the other two fell silent.
Truly, a real man isn't petty, and a venomous person is no gentleman!
Who would have thought that you, Chronos, with your seemingly honest face, could come up with such a wicked plan?
Shakky had initially thought he was just a sweet-talker, but now she had a different impression. As for the plan itself, its ruthlessness and venom were even beyond what Captain Rocks was capable of back in the day! Rayleigh, meanwhile, felt a little worried for Chronos's future opponents. Facing such a sharp-tongued and morally flexible guy, their lives were likely going to be tough.
"Don't just stand there, answer me, are you in or not?!" Chronos, thinking they disagreed with his plan because of their silence, quickly urged them.
"We can try..."
"Let's do it!"
"I'll go gather information on when that female Celestial Dragon will arrive."
"Good! I'm naming this operation—"
"Dragon Tamer!!!"