"Hahahahaha! You want my Gold City?"
Tesoro threw his head back and laughed as if he had heard the biggest joke in the world.
He had spent over ten years building his golden empire, and Reno thought he could claim it with just a single sentence?
"Reno, I hope you're joking with me."
Tesoro's ring-adorned fingers intertwined, and his gaze gradually became sharp.
Unless absolutely necessary, he didn't want to clash with Reno.
But if the other party was looking for trouble, he wouldn't show weakness either.
Whether he could win or not was one thing, but to hand over so many years of his hard work?
Absolutely impossible!!
"Tesoro, I am informing you, not discussing with you."
Reno slowly stood up, and the atmosphere in the room immediately became tense.
Mr. Tanaka, seeing the unfavorable situation, was about to submerge his large head into the golden wall.
Boom!
The next second, he was directly struck by lightning and knocked unconscious.
"It seems there's nothing to discuss."
Tesoro's intertwined hands clenched suddenly, his face completely darkening.
Let alone Reno, even if he had to fight the whole world today, he would never hand over Gold City.
As his voice fell, a layer of dazzling gold appeared on Tesoro's body.
At the same time, the golden floor violently rolled and surged.
Paramecia-type Gold-Gold Fruit Ability!
Tesoro had developed the Gold-Gold Fruit to the level of Devil Fruit Awakening, allowing him to influence things beyond his own body.
All the gold within the entire Gold City was under his control.
"Tesoro, you should think carefully. Fighting me will bring you no benefit whatsoever."
Reno chuckled, and brilliant silver-white lightning had already erupted around him.
In his pupils, flickering electric arcs shimmered.
"Reno, more words are useless, Gold Explosion!!"
Tesoro took the initiative, swinging his Busoshoku-infused fist and firing a golden cannon.
The shockwave erupted, and high-temperature heat energy and exploding gold fragments simultaneously attacked Reno.
"Overestimating yourself."
Reno scoffed, shaking his head disdainfully.
Since Tesoro wanted this beating, he would reluctantly grant him his wish.
"Divine Lightning!"
At the same time...
"This is too prosperous, isn't it?"
On the street.
Nami, Hancock, and The girls exclaimed in admiration as they looked at the dense golden buildings and the dazzling array of entertainment venues.
Gold Emperor Tesoro truly lived up to his name.
"Even Sabaody Archipelago cannot compare to this place."
Robin couldn't help but sigh.
Sabaody Archipelago, as the last stop on the Grand Line, was also the necessary path for most people heading to the New World.
Its prosperity was well-known.
Even so, compared to the Gran Tesoro before them, it was like comparing a small witch to a great one.
Most importantly, the Gran Tesoro was the private property of the Gold Emperor Tesoro.
"So much money."
Nami excitedly rubbed her hands, her eyes gleaming with the emerald light of greed.
At this moment, she was like a hungry wolf spotting a flock of sheep.
"Don't worry, all this money is ours."
Hancock crossed her arms, her tone exceedingly arrogant.
From her understanding of Reno, with so much wealth right before his eyes, he would definitely not remain indifferent.
Hearing this, The girls exchanged glances, all revealing sly smiles.
After today, they would all be rich women.
Just as The girls were marveling at the prosperity before them, their appearance also attracted the attention of everyone around them.
That's right, everyone!
Fifteen beautiful women walking by, like a beautiful scenic line.
Coupled with the various red and green lights, Hancock, Nami, and The girls were even more incomparably beautiful.
For a time, everyone's gaze lingered on them, unable to look away.
Sounds of swallowing could be heard from various corners.
Some even bolder individuals whistled provocatively.
Their eyes gleamed with undisguised lewdness.
"All of you, get lost from this Empress!!"
Hancock's eyes flashed with cold light, and Conqueror's Haki suddenly burst forth, sweeping across the area.
Boom!!
Like a basin of cold water being splashed, everyone trembled and shivered, their eyes gradually returning to clarity.
The crowd looked at Hancock and The girls under the dim lights with some fear, scrutinizing them closely.
"Hancock, it's Pirate Empress Hancock!!"
"That's Nami, Robin... they are from the Reno Pirates!"
"Oh my god, Reno also came to Tesoro, run quickly!!"
"Damn it, why is this God of Slaughter here!!"
...
After recognizing the identities of Hancock and The girls, everyone was terrified and scattered in all directions.
"What a disgusting bunch of guys."
Hancock withdrew her aura, a look of disgust on her face.
"Let's split up. So many of us are too eye-catching."
Stussy shook her head helplessly.
"This Empress wants to buy two cheongsams, Shirahoshi, do you want to come with this Empress?"
Hancock smiled brightly, looking at Shirahoshi.
"Mmm-hmm, Big Sister Hancock, I'll go with you."
Shirahoshi, flattered, nodded repeatedly, her sapphire-like eyes filled with anticipation.
"I want to buy pretty clothes too."
"Count me in."
Kalifa, Rebecca, and other girls who had a soft spot for clothes all responded.
After the few of them left, just as Reiju and The girls were discussing where to go, several people approached them.
The girls' expressions darkened.
Their gazes all converged on the two people at the very front.
The person on the left.
She had long, wine-red hair, wore a black and white high-slit long dress, and black high heels.
Her sexy and glamorous outfit, coupled with her tall and graceful figure, made The girls linger on her for a few extra glances.
One of Tesoro's executives.
Paramecia-type Lucky-Lucky Fruit Ability user, Baccarat.
A woman who could manipulate luck; anyone she touched would have their luck changed.
Seeing this person, The girls' eyes gradually became subtle.
No wonder Reno liked her.
Another big-breasted woman.
Baccarat's magnificent chest seemed ready to burst through her clothes and jump out.
After a silent complaint, everyone's gaze shifted slightly to the man on the right.
This person was burly, a muscular man with a yellow beard.
Also one of Tesoro's executives, Gold City enforcer, Dice.
He was actually a masochist, and whenever he was beaten, he would say his catchphrase, "I can't take it anymore."
Baccarat opened her arms, a plastered smile on her face, and greeted everyone, saying, "Welcome everyone to Gold City. If I'm not mistaken, you must be from the Reno Pirates, right?"
Her every move exuded a subtle charm, leaving a good impression.
As a receptionist in Gold City, Baccarat faced countless different people every day and had long mastered the art of remaining unfazed.
Even when confronted with the famous Reno Pirates members, she remained neither obsequious nor arrogant.
The enforcer, Dice, said nothing, his sharp eyes scrutinizing The girls.
If they made any suspicious move, he would strike without mercy.
It was no wonder he was so overly cautious; Reno's reputation was simply too notorious.
Wherever he went, conflicts inevitably erupted.
"That's right, we are indeed members of the Reno Pirates."
Robin, acting as their representative, nodded slightly.
During the Summit War, they had all made a name for themselves, and their bounties had soared.
It was not surprising that their identities were recognized.
Baccarat still smiled and nodded, "Since you're new here, would you like me to show you around Gold City? Or perhaps you have somewhere specific you'd like to go, and I can..."
Boom!!!
Before she could finish, a violent explosion suddenly erupted from the top floor of the castle.
Everyone instinctively looked up.
Reno was locked in a fierce battle with a golden giant.
To be precise, the golden giant was being beaten back by Reno.
"Damn it!!"
"You really do have ill intentions; you're here to cause trouble."
Dice cursed, a Haki armor condensing on his body as he rapidly channeled all his strength.
The sudden turn of events instantly wiped the smile from Baccarat's face.
Her fears had, after all, come true.
Although these people were all women, several of them had bounties as high as billions of Berries.
They were at a disadvantage here.
They could only rely on verbal persuasion!
Baccarat looked at the group and sharply declared, "This is Gold City, an absolute sanctuary. Even if you are members of the Reno Pirates, you cannot run wild here."
"Otherwise, the World Government will not let you off."
The girls found the utterly unthreatening warning amusing.
With both leaders already fighting, anything said now was pointless.
"Hehehehe, an absolute sanctuary?"
Stussy extended her alluring tongue and licked her crimson lips.
Her enchanting face was filled with disdain.
Clang!
A crisp sound.
black blade shuusui unsheathed!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh
Whoosh whoosh whoosh
In mid-air, dozens of strange, floating white ghosts appeared.
Roar!!
Roar!!
Two ferocious poison dragons emerged from the poisonous gas, their bloodthirsty eyes fixed on Baccarat and Dice.
The battle was about to begin!
Beside them, Nami, Robin, Doll, and others entered spectating mode.
The opponents before them failed to pique their interest.
Gulp
Gulp
Seeing Stussy and the others successively reveal their Devil Fruit Abilities, Baccarat and her many subordinates instinctively swallowed hard.
They hadn't even started fighting, yet they already felt a little intimidated?
"Let us handle it."
Baby-5 and Koala, who had just joined, stepped forward.
As combatants of the Reno Pirates, their strength was almost at the bottom of the ranks.
Baccarat and Dice would serve as perfect test subjects.
Stussy, Reiju, and the others naturally wouldn't spoil the fun and retracted their Devil Fruit Abilities.
"Transformation: Weapon Scythe!!"
Baby-5 took the lead, activating her Devil Fruit Ability.
Her upper body transformed into a giant scythe, enveloped in dense Armament Haki, and swung towards Dice.
"I'm not afraid of you!"
Dice's face hardened with ferocity, unwilling to show weakness.
His body was also wrapped in a layer of Haki armor.
"Fish-Man Karate!!"
Koala shouted, locking onto Baccarat, and decisively launched her attack.
"Damn it!"
Baccarat's expression changed, and she quickly retreated.
Baby-5 vs. Dice, Koala vs. Baccarat!
The battle officially began.
"I'll provide support for them here; you all can continue shopping."
The thoughtful older sister, Robin, smiled at everyone.
"Then we'll trouble you, Robin."
"Thank you, Big Sister Robin."
""
The girls were not overly sentimental. After thanking her, they all left.
It was a battle with no suspense, so there was no need for them to linger here.
The girls discussed it and, except for Nami, all headed to the amusement park.
As for Nami...
She covered the entire Gold City with Observation Haki, locked onto a certain location, and quickly walked towards it.
Before coming to Gold City, Reno had told them that they needed to recruit two beautiful women.
One was the executive Baccarat.
The other was the diva Carina.
Carina...
Nami hadn't heard that name in a long time.
It was a name that felt both familiar and strange to her.
On a large stage.
Under lights of various colors, a sexy woman with long purple hair, wearing a black deep V-neck slit mini-dress and a red feather shawl, was showcasing her singing to the guests.
This person was Carina, the highly popular and beautiful diva of Gold City.
In reality, behind this mask, her true identity was a thief with superb stealing skills and excellent intelligence-gathering abilities.
Her purpose in lurking here was to steal the Gold Emperor's treasure vault.
As long as she pulled off this big heist, she would be set for life—no, for ten lifetimes.
Then she would retire directly.
"Vixen/Seductress!!"
Suddenly, a voice rang out from the crowd.
The familiar nickname made Carina on stage stop singing, and her expression subtly changed.
No one had called her that in many years.
"Who is it?"
Carina was on alert, her sharp gaze sweeping through the crowd, trying to find the person who had called her name.
The beautiful singing abruptly stopped, immediately causing dissatisfaction among the guests.
"Bastard, who are you calling a Vixen/Seductress?!"
"Who's causing trouble here? Get out now?!"
"I haven't heard enough yet, keep singing!!"
"..."
Indignant voices rose and fell.
Everyone looked left and right, searching for the instigator.
"Everyone, get out!!"
Boom boom boom!!!
Boom boom boom!!!
Streaks of lightning struck precisely in the gaps between the guests.
The ground was scorched black.
The sudden scene made the guests tremble, then quickly scatter.
As the saying goes, one can tell an expert by their first move.
Those who often get beaten know that when faced with this level of attack, don't ask any questions, just run.
For a time, the entire stage was in chaos.
Carina, whose face had also turned pale, ignored everything else and blended into the crowd.
The other party was clearly after her; if she didn't run now, when would she?
"Vixen/Seductress, after so many years without contact, don't you want to see an old friend?"
A light chuckle suddenly came from beside Carina's ear.
She paused, then looked closely.
"Little Thief Cat!!!"
Carina looked at the orange figure in front of her with a bewildered expression.
"I didn't expect you to come here."
After a brief silence, Carina smiled bitterly.
Ever since Reno's rise, the women around him had also gained significant fame.
One of them was Nami.
When Carina learned of Nami's news from the newspaper, she kept a close eye on the movements of the Reno Pirates.
In the news, Nami grew stronger and stronger.
And she was still just a thief.
The huge gap couldn't help but make her sigh with emotion.
"What are you thinking about?"
Nami stepped forward and gave Carina a direct flick on the forehead.
"Ouch!"
Carina, wincing in pain, covered her forehead and glared at Nami, angrily saying:
"Little Thief Cat, you've found a good home now, why are you still bothering me?"
Nami smiled, "I just saw you were lonely here, so I found you a better place to go."
"Also, I don't steal things anymore, so don't call me Little Thief Cat again, Vixen!"
"Who are you calling a Vixen? I make a living by my wits, Little Thief Cat!"
"Damn it, still daring to call me that, huh?" A mischievous smile gradually appeared on Nami's face.
"Little Thief Cat, you, you, what do you want to do? I warn you, don't mess around!"
Carina covered her chest with both hands and shrank her neck back slightly in fear.
"Do what?"
Nami smirked, directly binding Carina with a cloud chain.
"I'm taking you to see Reno right now."
"You, you bastard, let go of me!"
"Don't shout!"
"Little Thief Cat, I... I'm not done with you!"
"Vixen, still shouting?"
"Nami, don't... don't hit my butt, I won't shout, alright?"
The shy Carina repeatedly begged for mercy.
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