New World, a certain sea area.
"Look over there!"
On the ark maxim, Rebecca's exclamation suddenly rang out.
Hearing this, the women all looked up, following her gaze.
In the distant sea, a luxurious cruise ship, entirely shimmering with golden light and radiating a golden glow, came into view.
"Finally found it!"
"That's Tesoro!"
Below, Kin'emon's excited voice came.
He returned to the original spot based on his memory, but couldn't find any trace of Tesoro.
It was Reno, using his Observation Haki, who spent nearly half a day to finally find Gran Tesoro!
"As expected of the legendary Gold City, it's truly magnificent."
Robin exclaimed, gazing at the incredibly luxurious giant ship on the sea.
"Gold, it's really all gold!"
Nami stared intently at Tesoro, so engrossed that she was almost drooling.
Compared to the luxurious cruise ship before her, the gold from Sky Island seemed to pale in comparison.
"Since we've found it, let's go!"
Reno, in a joyful mood, waved his hand.
Baccarat, Carina, and Gold City—he wanted them all!
It was another day of abundant gains.
"Lord Reno, allow me to lead the way for you."
Kin'emon, who had long been impatient, accelerated their speed, heading towards Tesoro.
"When did I ever say I was going with you all?" Reno replied expressionlessly.
"Huh—!"
Kin'emon was full of questions.
Reno glanced at him and said indifferently, "If I remember correctly, I only promised to rescue Kanjuro for you."
"You and Momonosuke go in first and find a place to hide. After Kanjuro is rescued, I will meet up with you."
Without waiting for Kin'emon's response, Reno directly controlled the ark maxim to fly towards Gold City.
"Is that all?!"
Looking at the departing figures, Kin'emon lowered his head, feeling a bit lost.
However, he quickly came to terms with it.
They had no prior connection with Reno; his willingness to help rescue Kanjuro was already an act of great benevolence.
Having understood this, Kin'emon no longer hesitated and accelerated towards Tesoro.
As soon as Kanjuro was rescued, they would immediately leave and set off to find Raizo.
"Prince Momonosuke, this time you absolutely must not be as reckless as before."
As if remembering something, Kin'emon reminded him with a serious expression.
Last time, the reason they exposed their identities and were hunted by Tesoro was because Momonosuke lost control while gathering information.
First, he drooled when he saw pretty ladies, constantly staring at them with lewd eyes.
As more and more scantily clad ladies appeared, Momonosuke completely lost it.
With his body engorged, he immediately jumped out and kept trying to burrow into the ladies' ample bosoms.
Following that, they clashed with law enforcement.
Ultimately, the situation escalated, Kanjuro was captured, and Kin'emon desperately fled with Momonosuke.
"I know."
Momonosuke pouted a bit, sulking.
Receiving Momonosuke's assurance, Kin'emon secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
As long as His Highness didn't cause trouble, with his Clothes-Clothes Devil Fruit Ability, there would definitely be no mistakes.
As they got closer to Tesoro, everyone could increasingly feel the luxury and extravagance of the place.
The women looked intently.
The entire entrance passage was made of gold.
"Such a place really exists."
Nami stared blankly at the golden passage, her lips growing drier.
If even this place was so extravagant, wouldn't the inside be covered in gold?
"Tesoro stole Doflamingo's Gold-Gold Fruit back then. I didn't expect him to develop to this extent in just a few years."
Looking at the scene before her, Rebecca couldn't help but exclaim.
It had to be said, Tesoro was indeed a rare business genius.
"Let's go, let's go inside and take a look."
Reno greeted the stunned women and swaggered in.
Whoosh, whoosh
Whoosh, whoosh
Suddenly, a large amount of shimmering golden powder sprinkled down from above their heads.
Nami snapped her fingers, and a sudden gust of wind blew all the gold dust aside.
"Captain, is this the golden fountain you mentioned before?!"
Monet looked up at the device, frowning slightly.
The other girls simultaneously showed unfriendly gazes.
On the way here, they had already learned everything about the Gold Emperor from Reno.
Naturally, they also understood what the gold dust that had just fallen was.
"That's right. Once this gold dust enters the body, no matter how strong one is, they will be controlled by Tesoro."
Reno glanced up, explaining patiently.
"Before, I still felt some sympathy for his plight, but now it seems..."
Looking at the gold dust scattered by the wind, Koala's eyes gradually turned cold.
If Reno hadn't known the inside story, with such an insidious and hard-to-defend method, all of them would probably have fallen victim.
At that point, they would have become fish on Tesoro's chopping board, to be slaughtered at his will.
The other girls nodded in agreement.
"The current Tesoro's heart has long betrayed his original intention. After reaching the coveted height, he has instead taken the perspective of a vested interest, exploiting those who were once in the same situation as him with even greater intensity."
Recalling Tesoro's various actions, Reno couldn't help but sigh:
"In this world, not everyone can stay true to their original aspirations."
As soon as Reno finished speaking, Kalifa couldn't help but laugh.
"Captain, I believe you won't."
"After all, from the time you set sail until now, your original intention of subduing beautiful women has never changed."
"Hahahahaha"
"Hahahahaha..."
"..."
Kalifa's explanation made all the girls laugh.
Reno's face darkened. Why did that sound so awkward?
"I'll deal with you all later."
Ignoring everyone's teasing, Reno's eyes flickered with electric arcs, and powerful Observation Haki enveloped the entire golden giant ship.
On the highest floor of the castle, he detected an extremely powerful aura.
"You all go shopping first. I'll go deal with Tesoro."
After giving his instructions, Reno instantly vanished.
"What a nerve, just leaving like that." Nami stomped her feet in anger, looking at the suddenly vanished Reno.
"Captain must have gone to do something important. Let's look around."
Rebecca was full of curiosity about everything around her.
Amusement parks, casinos, stages, shops, and various other entertainment facilities made people dizzy.
"Since Reno doesn't need our help, let's enjoy ourselves today."
"This concubine hasn't been shopping in a long time."
Hancock took the lead, walking with graceful steps towards the dazzling lights and vibrant nightlife before her.
The women exchanged glances and followed closely behind.
At the same time.
Inside the most opulent room of the castle.
On a soft sofa with golden patterns sat a tall man wearing sunglasses, a pink suit, and nine rings on his hands.
The Gold Emperor.
Gild Tesoro!
The Gold Emperor, famous across the seas for dominating the underworld with money!
"Have you caught those two rats?"
Tesoro casually asked, swirling a glass of red wine in his right hand.
"Not yet."
A man in a black bodysuit with a large head suddenly emerged from the adjacent wall.
One of the Gold Emperor's executives, Mr. Tanaka, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit Ability user with the Nuke Nuke no Mi (Penetration-Penetration Fruit).
"We've lost contact with Bill."
Mr. Tanaka replied with a solemn expression.
When this happened, there was basically only one possibility.
The Silver Pirate Alliance members had probably met with misfortune.
"Hmm?!"
Tesoro put down his wine glass and raised an eyebrow.
The Silver Pirate Alliance had gone all out, yet they couldn't catch a severely injured guy and a brat?!
What a bunch of useless wastes.
"Continue to send people to search. They must be brought back." Tesoro ordered in an unquestionable tone.
To this day, no one had ever escaped his grasp.
No matter where the opponent fled, they would ultimately become his prisoner.
"Understood."
Mr. Tanaka bowed respectfully and immediately retreated.
However,
"Boss!"
Shortly after Mr. Tanaka left, he emerged from the golden wall again.
His voice carried a hint of panic.
"What happened again??"
Tesoro frowned slightly, his tone somewhat displeased.
"Boss, Reno is here!!"
"What?!"
Tesoro's pupils suddenly contracted, and his Observation Haki quickly spread out.
The next second, he sprang from the sofa, looking at the doorway as if facing a formidable enemy.
The golden door was pushed open, and a tall figure walked in.
Reno wore a faint smile on his face, walking leisurely towards the two.
Tesoro took a deep breath, his expression returning to normal, and immediately launched into a string of compliments:
"Hahahahaha, the name of Reno, Captain of the Reno Pirates, has long been like thunder in my ears. I didn't expect to have the honor of meeting him today."
As he spoke, Tesoro spread his arms, warmly greeting him.
Reno smiled slightly, and sat down at his host's invitation.
As the saying goes, one doesn't hit a smiling face.
He came to find Tesoro, not to kill him.
Seeing that Reno didn't immediately attack, Tesoro secretly rejoiced while his mind raced.
Mr. Tanaka, with great foresight, brewed a cup of tea for Reno, then respectfully withdrew.
"Reno, I wonder if you're here for leisure or if you have another purpose?"
After a brief exchange of pleasantries, Tesoro asked tentatively.
If it was the former, everyone would be happy.
If it was the latter...
Mr. Tanaka's body was already half-submerged in the wall; if Reno made any sudden moves, he would immediately go out and call for help.
He would even request assistance from the World Government.
Given Tesoro's importance, the World Government would definitely not ignore it.
Reno glanced at the jewels and finery on Tesoro's body, and went straight to the point: "I want your Gold City."
Tesoro froze, the smile on his face slowly fading.
"Reno, I might not have heard clearly. Could you please repeat that?"
His tone gradually turned unfriendly.
Reno scoffed, looking directly into Tesoro's eyes, and said word by word:
"I said, I want your Gold City!"
"Do you understand now?"
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