A smile still lingered on Big Mom's face, but a trace of coldness flashed in her eyes.
"MAMAMAMAMA... Ron, you sure have quite the attitude! Making me climb up an iron chain—is this how you treat your guests?"
Ron chuckled, his tone carrying a hint of teasing.
"Big Mom, these are the rules of the Eternal Kingdom. If you're not satisfied, you can leave right now."
Big Mom's expression instantly darkened, but she quickly regained her smile.
"MAMAMA... Ron, you really are an interesting fellow. But I didn't come here to bicker with you."
Immediately after, Katakuri stepped forward with steady strides, slowly making his way to Big Mom's side.
He gave a slight nod, his gaze silently reminding Big Mom to proceed with caution.
Every subtle shift in his eyes conveyed vigilance and wariness.
He couldn't shake the feeling that Ron's gaze toward them was off—like a greedy, starving wolf fixated on its prey, as if he intended to strip them of every last coin!
This sensation stirred a faint unease within him, yet he couldn't pinpoint the exact reason.
Meanwhile, Big Mom strode resolutely toward Ron, each step radiating an imposing aura that made the ground tremble faintly beneath her feet.
She was in no hurry to begin the transaction, instead taking her time to survey her surroundings with keen interest.
Her eyes swept over every corner, missing no detail, but when they fell upon the gate, a glimmer of curiosity flashed in her gaze.
"MAMAMAMAMA... Ron, what kind of game are you playing here?" Big Mom's voice was low and powerful, laced with a probing tone that echoed through the silent space.
"According to the newspapers, you've established something called the 'Eternal Kingdom'? That's no small matter." She slightly furrowed her brows, her eyes revealing a hint of doubt and scrutiny.
Facing Big Mom's inquiry, Ron showed no hesitation in his response.
He calmly nodded, his tone steady and confident, as if establishing a nation was merely a trivial matter to him.
"Just founding a country, what's so surprising about that? Besides, don't you have 'Totto land' yourself?" He smiled faintly, the expression brimming with composure and ease.
He continued, "However, the Eternal Kingdom is still in its early stages, and the facilities aren't fully developed yet. As the first guests of the Divine Kingdom, you might find things a bit rudimentary—please bear with us."
Big Mom paid no mind to this, casually waving her hand as if such details were of little concern to her.
The only thing on her mind now was completing the transaction as quickly as possible and obtaining what she desired.
She directly produced an enormous barrel, tall enough to match a person's height, exuding a bloody aura from top to bottom.
Inside the barrel was filled with Kaido's blood, the crimson liquid sloshing slightly as if possessing a life of its own.
Each movement emitted a palpitation-inducing presence, sending chills down one's spine.
"This contains Kaido's blood. I want the enchantment for Kaido's Azure Dragon," Big Mom stated bluntly, her gaze fixed intently on Ron.
Ron, however, shook his head and speak in a calm tone.
"It doesn't necessarily have to be the Azure Dragon. We've recently launched a new service—the 'Devil Fruit Blood Bank Illustrated Guide'! Clearly marked prices, with blood from all kinds of Devil Fruits available. You can choose freely."
He slightly raised his hand, pointing to a projection nearby.
On the projection was an exquisite display cabinet divided into numerous compartments, each containing blood samples of various abilities.
Below each blood sample was an introduction to its corresponding power.
Hearing this, Big Mom's eyes instantly lit up like two stars suddenly ignited in the darkness.
Her eyes sparkled with excitement, clearly very interested in this new service.
Gazing at the dazzling array of blood samples on the shelves, her grin stretched from ear to ear!
"I want Sengoku's Buddha Fruit! And the Azure Dragon Fruit too!"
Big Mom's expression turned maniacal, as if she had already foreseen the scene of herself gaining immense power.
Ron smiled faintly and nodded, "The price of becoming a three fruit user isnt cheap."
"If you were to become a dual-Devil Fruit user, I could guarantee success for ten billion Belly, but for a Three-Devil Fruit ability, the price would be different."
"Hmm?" A glint flashed in Big Mom's eyes.
She knew the cost of becoming a Three-Devil Fruit User would surely be high, but the end result would undoubtedly be astonishing!
"MAMAMAMAMA, kid, just name the price! This old lady may not have much else, but she's certainly not short on money!"
Big Mom spoke with immense dominance; having been a Yonko for so many years, it was impossible for her not to have substantial savings—at the very least, enough to become a Three-Devil Fruit User!
Ron knew Big Mom wasn't short on funds, so he didn't beat around the bush.
After all, such major clients were few and far across the seas.
"To become a Three-Devil Fruit User, besides the previous 10 billion, an additional 60 billion Belly will guarantee your success!"
Before Big Mom could speak, Ron continued.
"However, while the money for the fruit is settle, I must provide the blood. Sengoku's blood is relatively rare, so the price will be higher. You can choose to pay extra or exchange with goods."
After speaking, Ron waited for Big Mom's response,
Unexpectedly, Big Mom agreed without hesitation, as if completely unconcerned about the cost, and said boldly.
"You can pick any one of my children. Many of them have excellent abilities."
Ron's gaze swept over the crowd behind Big Mom, his eyes sharp as if they could pierce through each person's heart.
Finally, his gaze settled on Katakuri.
"Then I'll take Katakuri's blood."
His voice wasn't loud, but it was clearly audible to everyone present.
The reason Ron chose Katakuri was because Katakuri's Observation Haki was exceptionally powerful—capable of foreseeing the future—which could later be used to create an ultra-powerful Observation Haki Fruit!
Big Mom didn't mind at all.
She assumed Ron only wanted Katakuri's Devil Fruit ability—the Mochi Mochi Fruit.
Although the Mochi Mochi Fruit's power wasn't weak, in her view, it was far less valuable than Sengoku's Buddha Fruit.
Thus, she readily agreed to Ron's request with a satisfied smile spreading across her face.
However, Big Mom had no idea that Ron's true target wasn't the Mochi Mochi Fruit, but Katakuri's unparalleled Observation Haki!
This ability was what Ron truly desired!
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