Golden King Hotel
The young man in the white suit respectfully led Yuuki and his group upward toward the top floor.
Ding! Ding!
Buggy curiously examined the massive circular elevator, occasionally tapping its walls with his fingers—
As if trying to determine whether the golden sections were actually made of real gold.
Marianne saw his embarrassing behavior and quietly stepped aside, distancing herself from him.
Compared to Buggy's excitement—
Cabaji, Mohji, and Marianne all looked far more serious.
After all—
They were about to face the man known as the Golden Emperor, Gild Tesoro.
Still—
After everything that had happened at Sabaody…
From facing a Warlord like Doflamingo, to Admirals and even legendary pirates—
Though their expressions were stern—
There was little real fear left in their hearts.
Clank.
A slight vibration echoed.
The elevator had arrived.
However—
As the doors opened—
What appeared before them was not a room…
But a smooth, silver metallic wall.
"What's this?"
Cabaji's expression changed instantly.
He flashed forward, grabbed the white-suited man by the collar, and lifted him up.
"T-the top floor is designed like this!"
The man trembled violently as he hurried to explain.
"To enter from the outside, you need Mr. Tanaka's ability!"
"Tanaka?"
Cabaji paused, turning toward Yuuki for confirmation.
At that moment—
Tanaka, who had been slumped in Conrad's grip, suddenly lifted his head—
A flicker of hope appearing in his eyes.
Yuuki casually waved a hand.
Cabaji nodded and released the man.
"Game Magic — Override."
Yuuki stepped forward, looking at the wall with mild disinterest.
"Such a pointless trick."
He exhaled lightly.
Puff—!
In the stunned gaze of the white-suited man—
The supposedly indestructible metal wall—
Was blown open like thin paper.
Using Game Magic—
Yuuki forcibly altered the structure of the object within his magic's influence.
He walked forward calmly.
Cabaji and the others followed without hesitation.
Inside the Room
What greeted them—
Was a vast hall.
The floor was paved entirely with golden bricks.
Eight pillars, each wrapped in golden dragons, stood tall around the room.
At the center—
Two figures awaited.
A man with slicked-back gray-green hair—
Wearing a pink suit, adorned with extravagant gold accessories.
And beside him—
A woman with long crimson wavy hair, dressed in a black gown—
Her figure alluring and elegant.
Gild Tesoro.
Baccarat — the Luck-Luck Fruit user.
Yuuki's calm gaze sharpened slightly—
Lingering on Baccarat.
So, the target is here.
No need to waste time—
…Hm?
Just as he was about to act—
A sudden change occurred.
Within his soul—
The Kabbalah Tree of Life trembled slightly.
Specifically—
The Sephirah representing "Fate."
Yuuki paused.
A trace of surprise flashed in his eyes.
This—
Was the first time something like this had happened.
"Fate… Luck…"
Are these two forces reacting to each other?
Or—
Because he intended to act—
Did Baccarat's "Luck" activate subconsciously…
Triggering a response from Fate itself?
Interest flickered in Yuuki's eyes.
"Welcome to Gran Tesoro."
Tesoro spread his arms, laughing.
"To meet those who've shaken the world is truly an honor."
"Allow me to introduce myself—"
"I am the owner of this ship, Gild Tesoro."
Yuuki ignored him completely.
His gaze swept past—
Landing on the massive golden gambling table in the center.
"No need for pleasantries."
"You know why we're here."
He gestured casually.
"You're called the King of Gambling."
"So, let's gamble."
Yuuki walked forward with Conrad and the others.
He had abandoned the idea of attacking immediately.
Instead—
He wanted to test something.
Could Fate override Luck?
Tesoro's smile stiffened slightly.
A vein bulged on his forehead.
How long had it been—
Since someone dared ignore him like this?
Yet—
At the same time—
Yuuki's proposal aligned perfectly with his own plans.
"Fufufufu… very well!"
"If you want to gamble, I'll indulge you."
"But don't regret losing."
Tesoro's tone turned cold.
In this ship—
In this room filled with gold—
He was invincible.
"What game?" Tesoro asked casually.
"I don't care much for gambling."
"Let's keep it simple."
"Odd or even—dice."
Yuuki replied calmly.
Snap.
"No problem."
Boom!
The walls opened.
Two giants stepped out—
Each carrying a massive die.
Cabaji and Mohji immediately tensed.
The giants placed the dice down.
Thud!
The ground shook.
Even Buggy flinched.
"What's the bet?"
Tesoro asked, smirking.
Yuuki pointed at Tanaka.
"If I win, I keep him."
"He's worthless."
Tesoro laughed.
"You can have him for free."
He leaned forward.
"If I win—you give me ten Magic Eye Crosses."
"If you win—I'll give you 5 billion Beli."
Gasp!
Buggy inhaled sharply.
To Tesoro—
Five billion was nothing.
"Money?"
Yuuki shook his head.
Then pointed downward.
"I want Gran Tesoro."
Silence.
Then—
Tesoro burst into laughter.
"HAHAHAHA!"
"What a gamble!"
"Fine. I accept."
Baccarat stepped forward in heels, holding a cup.
"The dice contain Seastone."
"No Devil Fruit abilities can interfere."
"This is purely luck."
She handed Yuuki the drink—
Her fingers brushing his arm subtly.
Then she stepped back—
Giving Tesoro a confident look.
Yuuki didn't stop her.
He observed.
At that instant—
He clearly felt something intangible being extracted from him.
Luck.
Meanwhile—
The Fate Sephirah trembled even more intensely.
"So, luck… is also a force."
"And likely… a branch of fate."
"Let's begin."
Tesoro smiled.
"I choose even."
"Then I'll take odd."
Yuuki replied.
The giants threw the dice.
BOOM! BOOM!
They spun violently midair.
One landed first.
Six.
Everyone tensed.
The second die spun—
Slowing… slowing…
Even Baccarat felt uneasy.
Something was wrong.
She glanced up—
And froze.
On Yuuki's shoulder—
Sat a small red cat—
Its tail swaying gently.
Thud.
The die stopped.
Five.
"Six plus five. Eleven. Odd."
Yuuki spoke calmly.
"I win."
"That's impossible!!"
Baccarat screamed.
"Nothing is impossible."
Yuuki looked at her steadily.
"If luck stands with you…"
"Then fate stands with me."
"You cheated!"
Baccarat panicked.
Tesoro remained silent.
Then spoke calmly—
"Before we settle the bet…"
"One question."
"Go ahead."
Yuuki gestured.
"Your resurrection ability…"
"Can it revive someone long dead?"
Yuuki paused slightly.
Interesting.
"You've figured out one of the limitations."
"I'm human, not a god."
"No."
Tesoro's eyes dimmed briefly—
Then hardened.
"Then…"
"Die."
BOOM!
The giants attacked instantly—
But were sent flying by Cabaji and Mohji.
The entire room trembled.
Gold melted—
Turning into a massive tidal wave.
A golden ocean swallowed everything.
"Using gold to crush people…"
Yuuki stood up.
"That must feel satisfying."
Tap.
He tapped the table.
"Dream Magic."
Silver mana spread instantly—
And in a blink—
The golden ocean vanished.
Transferred—
Into the dream world.
"Impossible!!"
Tesoro roared.
"I control ALL the gold on this ship!"
The entire Gran Tesoro began to move—
Gold converging toward the hotel.
"Too slow."
Yuuki's voice came from behind him.
"I don't have time to wait."
Psssh—
A white light blade pierced through Tesoro's chest—
From back to front.
Yuuki stood behind him.
Blood splashed.
Thud.
Tesoro collapsed—
Dead.
(End of Chapter)
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