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37.77% One Piece: The Admiral's Treacherous Path / Chapter 16: Chapter 16

Bab 16: Chapter 16

"Big... my lord!"

Within the grand hall of the main chamber, Doflamingo mustered his courage and cast his gaze upon the throne that rightfully belonged to him. However, it was occupied by another figure, and he dared not show any discontent. Instead, a servile smile graced his face.

Seated before him was a being adorned in jet-black dragon scales, sporting horns protruding from their forehead, and adorned with enigmatic purple patterns upon their countenance—a sight both peculiar and unsettling.

This person was none other than the "Dragon of Doom," the infamous Black Dragon, whose recent bounty soared to an astonishing 4.1 billion berries.

Each encounter with the black dragon left Doflamingo confounded, unable to discern the true visage hidden behind the facade.

"Has straw hat Luffy been delivered?"

The black dragon spoke impassively.

"It arrived not long ago," Doflamingo promptly responded, seizing the opportunity to inquire, "Shall I bring him here for your inspection?"

The Black Dragon nodded, his wrath kindled by Monkey D. Dragon's refusal to barter for his son's life. Though separated by vast distances in the sky, the black dragon had no means to take revenge against Monkey D. Dragon directly. However, venting his frustrations upon Luffy would serve as a fitting substitute.

Before long, Luffy, bound and exhausted, was brought before them.

The young pirate appeared dispirited and drained.

The black dragon scrutinized him, noticing the seastone shackles that restrained Luffy's hands.

"Kneel!"

Trebol delivered a forceful kick, causing Luffy to topple, his knees striking the unforgiving floor.

"You bastard!!"

Luffy's eyes blazed with fury as he glared at Trebol. "I'll pummel you to the ground!"

"Heh~~~ I'm eagerly anticipating that," Trebol smirked darkly. He knew that the Roswald family of Celestial Dragons, whom Luffy had defeated at the Sabaody Archipelago, had arrived in Dressrosa.

Once the auction commenced, they would offer a princely sum to purchase Luffy.

Hehe, in the clutches of the Celestial Dragons, Luffy would suffer dearly.

The black dragon advanced, his gaze fixed upon the kneeling Luffy, his anger simmering.

Slap!

His palm struck Luffy's face, accompanied by a resounding cry. "Why are you so destitute? Can't even scrape together a billion for your ransom."

Slap!

Another slap resounded, causing Luffy's right cheek to swell. "As a pirate, if you don't steal, plunder, or kill, what kind of pirate are you?"

Slap!

"You're nothing but a disappointment, even your own father refuses to redeem you."

Slap!

...

Luffy endured a barrage of forceful strikes, receiving blow after blow that left his face swollen and disfigured, resembling that of a pig's head. The black dragon ceased his assault only when he had rendered Luffy unconscious.

"Doflamingo."

Reclaiming his seat upon the throne, the black dragon addressed Doflamingo in a calm tone. "Have you sent the funds for the escaped prisoners from Impel Down?"

"It has already been delivered, a total of 45 billion berries," Doflamingo responded obsequiously. "As a gesture of my welcome, I personally added an additional 5 billion berries, making it a total of 50 billion berries. The funds have been dispatched to G0 base."

"...."

The black dragon cast a penetrating gaze upon Doflamingo, recognizing that the monetary offering was not made in vain.

Closing his eyes, he pondered for a moment. Extorting 101.5 billion berries from Whitebeard, the current 50 billion berries, and the previous ransom of 25 billion berries from Kaido—amounting to a total of 176.5 billion berries.

Furthermore, with the impending auction of the escaped prisoners from Impel Down, the black dragon estimated that an additional 20 to 30 billion berries would soon be added to his account.

"200 billion is within reach."

A contented smile graced the black dragon's countenance. It appeared that one-fifth of his trillion-berries retirement plan had been achieved.

"Take a seat. When will the auction commence?" the black dragon, in high spirits, inquired once more.

Doflamingo glanced at the time and replied, "There is still half an hour remaining, and the VIP room I have arranged for you is ready."

With a wave of his hand, the black dragon signaled his understanding, and Doflamingo promptly withdrew from the room.

—————

The grandiose underground auction house in Dressrosa was bustling with activity. Every corner was teeming with people, creating an atmosphere of extravagance and opulence. The venue was spacious enough to accommodate thousands of attendees.

With a quick sweep of the surroundings, one could spot princes, nobles, and influential figures—captains of notorious pirate crews and powerful individuals from the treacherous New World. These psychologically twisted individuals were drawn to the auction, eagerly awaiting the opportunity to indulge in their depraved desires. Among the crowd were also pirates seeking to bolster their crews with new recruits, driven solely by the intention of strengthening their ranks.

The black dragon, comfortably seated in the private room on the second floor, was pleased with the turnout. More wealthy individuals meant higher bids and greater profits.

"Ladies and gentlemen, the auction is about to commence!" announced the host with a microphone in hand, his voice resounding throughout the venue. Meanwhile, the black dragon in his private room struggled to stay awake, feeling drowsy from the monotony of the proceedings.

"Now, let's introduce today's featured products to everyone!"

The atmosphere reached a crescendo as the curtains on the stage were drawn open, revealing a procession of felons from the sixth floor of Impel Down. The crowd erupted in excitement.

"Oh my God, isn't that Crocodile?"

"And there's the Red Earl—the man who once defeated a Marine Admiral!"

"Hey, isn't that Katarina? Has she become a commodity as well?"

"Which one among these criminals, the government or the battleship, is the more despicable one?"

"And look... it's Shiryu, the former Deputy Director of Impel Down!"

"Straw Hat Luffy, the grandson of Marine hero Garp, the son of the revolutionary Monkey D. Dragon, and the best friend of the legendary Red-Haired Shanks!"

The crowd erupted in a cacophony of voices, their excitement palpable. The prisoners to be auctioned off were all restrained by collars around their necks and seastone restraints, ensuring they remained under control. Even the host, Doflamingo, couldn't hide his unease. Some of these so-called commodities possessed power surpassing his own.

"Thank goodness for the black dragon's protection, or I would have been torn to shreds sooner or later," Doflamingo mused, casting a discreet glance toward the black dragon's private box.

...

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Bab 17: Chapter 17

Doflamingo cleared his throat and approached Luffy, who was wearing the iconic straw hat.

"Cough cough cough..."

He adjusted the microphone and announced in a loud voice, "First and foremost, our first auctioneer is..."

"2 billion berries!"

The booming voice cut off Doflamingo's words, startling the crowd. In the VIP seating area, an unsightly man, his body wrapped in bandages, abruptly stood up. He sported an eccentric outfit resembling a spacesuit, with a hood obscuring his face.

The onlookers stared at this peculiar pig-like figure in disbelief. After all, Luffy's bounty was a mere 300 million berries, and the bid of 2 billion berries was nearly seven times that amount. It was a classic case of foolishness combined with immense wealth.

Doflamingo glanced around and saw that no one else was bidding. He promptly declared, "Sold!"

"Straw Hat Luffy is now the property of Charles Rose!"

Indeed, the buyer who had acquired Luffy was none other than the Celestial Dragon who had suffered Luffy's wrath in the Sabaody Archipelago.

Observing Luffy trapped in a cage, Charles Rose clenched his teeth and displayed a menacing expression. "You lowly human, I will surely make you pay!" His demonic voice sent shivers down the spines of those nearby.

The brutality of the Celestial Dragons was notorious, causing the crowd to instinctively keep their distance.

Meanwhile, the black dragon, concealed in his private box, wore a deeply satisfied expression. A mischievous smile graced his cheeks, covered in the scales of a dragon.

Though the bid of 2 billion berries fell short of his initial expectations, it was still a substantial sum. A bit low for the unawakened Joy Boy since it could reach higher values. Nonetheless, it was far superior to the meager 50 million offered by Monkey D. Dragon.

Having successfully acquired Luffy, Charles Rose left the VIP seat, and Luffy was dragged away.

"Now, the auction for Crocodile shall commence!" Doflamingo shifted his gaze to Crocodile, who knelt on the ground, his legs and feet bound by seastone restraints. His complexion was pallid, and his hair resembled a disheveled chicken coop.

"You had the opportunity to cooperate with me before, but you refused. And now, you're nothing more than a slave. You deserve it," Doflamingo muttered inwardly before loudly proclaiming, "Crocodile's identity should be familiar to everyone. He is one of the original Shichibukai. The starting price is 100 million berries!"

"I'll pay 300 million!"

"500 million!"

"800 million!"

"900 million berries!"

"1.5 billion!"

The bidding war intensified, creating a hot and charged atmosphere in the auction hall.

Eventually, Crocodile was sold for a staggering 1.8 billion berries, an exorbitant amount considering his actual bounty was less than 100 million Berries.

The black dragon, sitting in his private room, reveled in his delight. Having auctioned off two individuals, he had already accumulated a total of 3.8 billion berries.

Suddenly, a piercing scream echoed from behind the stage, catching the black dragon's attention. It sounded all too familiar—wasn't it Straw Hat Luffy?

Driven by curiosity, the black dragon extended his Observation Haki, scanning the backstage area in search of the source.

"Hahahaha... It's so enjoyable to hear your screams! Weren't you arrogant before, daring to attack the mighty Celestial Dragons!"

As fate would have it, Charles Rose wasted no time in confronting Luffy, driven by jealousy and resentment. Holding a searing hot hoof-shaped iron, glowing red with heat, he mercilessly pressed it against Luffy's back.

The heart-wrenching scream that followed was like a beautiful symphony to Charles Rose's ears.

"This is the Hoof of the Soaring Dragon. From now on, you will be my personal slave. I guarantee that your future existence will be worse than death!"

Charles Rose ruthlessly stomped on Luffy's head, repeatedly striking, as if attempting to drive Luffy's skull into the ground.

Luffy, true to his resilient nature, remained silent, glaring back at Charles Rose with fury in his eyes.

"What do I care?"

Having reached a realization, the black dragon withdrew his Observation Haki, resuming his serene demeanor and continuing to enjoy his tea, savoring the refreshment it brought.

The spectators in the seats continued to shout, their faces flushed with excitement. Bids starting in the hundreds of millions of berries were being thrown around, creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere.

For instance, the Red Earl fetched an unprecedented 6 billion berries in the auction, and the buyer was none other than Jack the Drought from the Beasts Pirates.

The Red Earl, a renowned figure from decades ago, had once defeated a Marine Marshal and stood on par with the likes of Garp and Gol D. Roger. In terms of combat prowess, purchasing him for 6 billion berries was considered a worthy investment.

The black dragon knew that Kaido had a penchant for recruiting powerful individuals, and he didn't mind a formidable adversary like Luffy. The crucial factor, however, was whether the Red Earl, with his arrogant attitude and disregard for the Four Emperors, would be to Kaido's liking.

"The next item up for bidding is Shiryu of the Rain, starting at 300 million Berries!"

The spotlight illuminated Shiryu, a dark-skinned and bloated man. His piercing gaze swept across the audience, causing countless pirates to avert their eyes. It was a terrifying look that seemed capable of launching a deadly slash at any moment.

"Wait for me, Black Dragon!"

Shiryu's eyes blazed with a boiling intent to kill. What strong individual would want to be humiliated by being auctioned off like a slave? It was a matter of personal pride.

"Jie Jie Jie Jie... This is getting interesting. The rest of you don't need to be auctioned!"

Boom! The ground shook as debris flew through the air, and a gap was blasted open in the wall. Amidst the thick smoke, a group of individuals forcefully invaded the auction house.

At the forefront was a burly man with a pirate hat, his appearance rugged and wild. Much of his stomach was exposed, and he wore a sinister smile, his eyes seemingly hungering for flesh.

The black dragon's eyes widened in surprise. It was none other than Blackbeard and his crew who had arrived. Initially, the black dragon thought that with his interruption at Impel Down, Blackbeard's rise might be hindered. After all, without Shiryu and the others, Blackbeard wouldn't have the necessary team to challenge the Four Emperors. Moreover, with Whitebeard still alive, Blackbeard's chances of becoming a true force to be reckoned with were slim.

However, the black dragon remained indifferent to Blackbeard's presence. As long as the money was in place, he could sell to anyone.

The only thing that made him suspicious was the cost of acquiring the remaining few individuals, which would amount to tens of billions of berries. Could Blackbeard, who didn't even have a proper ship and relied on rafts, afford such a hefty sum?

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