"That's it?"
Early in the morning, on the top floor of the golden hotel, in the magnificent room where the sunlight was shining brightly.
Luke got up early in the morning and patiently instructed Baccarat in training to prevent her from falling behind.
But he didn't expect that this girl's fighting ability was too poor, and she couldn't keep up with the training rhythm at all.
She was only slightly stronger than Perona and couldn't be compared with Robin and Reiju at all.
"Are you too lazy? After so long, you still have such little fighting ability… I taught you in vain before!"
Looking at Baccarat, who was already sweating profusely and collapsed due to weakness after only two rounds of high-intensity special training and almost fainted.
Luke, who likes to be a teacher and has always been strict and even harsh in this regard, patted her face and said: "Your strength is not enough; you are the lucky girl who I have high hopes for… You must work hard in the future and don't slack off in your practice!"
"Yes, Luke-sama, I know…"
Baccarat nodded hurriedly.
Then she begged for mercy with a bitter face: "I will definitely work hard in the future; please forgive me this time!"
"Forget it; I'll let you go this time…"
Seeing that this girl is quite capable and uses the power of the Luck-Luck Fruit to complete billions of orders.
After a light punishment, Luke did not continue to pursue her laziness: "Don't let me down next time."
"Yes——"
After Luke took a bath, he walked out of the room refreshed.
"Luke-sama…"
A tall man with short green hair and a gorgeous and somewhat coquettish pink suit had already been waiting there.
"I have asked someone to prepare the 100 billion Belly…"
Gild Tesoro said respectfully: "When do you want to send it over, or do you send someone to receive it?"
Originally, with his financial resources, it would not be too difficult to raise this 100 billion Belly.
However, because most of the funds were invested in the construction of the Gran Tesoro, and a large sum of money was spent to bribe the World Government, it was impossible to withdraw so many funds in a short period of time. He could only borrow from the World Government's bank in the name of expanding business.
In addition, the sudden fall of the Donquixote Family did not cause him much loss. On the contrary, because of Luke's advance reminder, he seized the opportunity to annex and take over the Donquixote Family's shady business in the underworld.
In addition, Doflamingo was also one of his partners. After piecing it together, he finally managed to get the 100 billion Belly. Otherwise, Luke, who was dissatisfied with his private actions, would not be so easy to talk to. It's not his fault. Who would be willing to be inferior to someone?
What's more, he is a teenager who is still full of dreams.
Who would have thought that Luke could rise and develop to such a level in such a short time?
He led the Netherworld Pirates directly, not only severely damaging the Marines but also easily defeating the Ochoku Pirates, occupying their territories, and becoming one of the Emperors of the Sea.
If he had known that the other party had such exaggerated potential, even if he had ten times the courage, he would not have dared to have any bad thoughts.
More importantly, if he had doubted Luke's ability before, Tesoro has no doubts now.
He really saw the hope of getting his revenge with the help of the other party.
Originally, as a slave of the Celestial Dragons, he hated those cruel and arrogant World Nobles who did not regard anyone other than themselves as a human being, but he did not have the capability to challenge the World Government.
From Luke, he saw the possibility of revenge for himself and his dead lover Stella.
This man might really be able to overthrow the World Government and pull those high and mighty Celestial Dragons down from the altar.
"Send it to the vault; I will send the Shadowkhan Army to take it away later!"
Luke did not care; he directly handed a list that Germa had just sent to Tesoro: "In addition, this is a list of materials that need to be collected, which must be completed as soon as possible… But it must be kept confidential and not leaked out at all!"
"Understood; I will collect these materials as soon as possible!"
After taking the list of materials with both hands, Tesoro responded respectfully.
He couldn't help but secretly breathe a sigh of relief. As long as Luke still needs him, it proves that he will not be easily abandoned.
His back was already soaked with cold sweat, but he smiled and led the way: "Luke-sama, I have asked someone to prepare breakfast. Please go and have your meal first!"
"This is a dish carefully prepared by a world-renowned chef from the first half of the Grand Line. I believe you will be satisfied…"
"Oh? Really?"
Luke raised his eyebrows.
He naturally knew what Tesoro was thinking.
This guy's business acumen and management ability are extremely outstanding.
If it were someone else, they might not be able to do better than him. Luke was not prepared to really replace him, but just to give him a warning.
With his current strength and ability, even if Tesoro had ten times the guts, he would not dare to betray him.
Swish!
Just then, in the corner next to him, a shadow suddenly appeared.
"Luke-sama…"
Tesoro's pupils shrank.
He knew that this was the Shadowkhan created by Luke; it is said that being able to shuttle freely in the shadows that are everywhere, making it terrifying and hard to guard against.
In addition to having considerable combat capabilities, they are mainly responsible for collecting intelligence for the Netherworld Pirates.
"What's the matter?" Luke asked calmly.
"We found the whereabouts of Marshall D. Teach on Helax island in the New World!"
The Shadowkhan knelt on one knee and reported respectfully: "The second and fourth divisions of the Whitebeard pirates, led by fourth division captain Thatch, are preparing to go to the Otama sea to defeat the Langba pirates who are causing trouble in the territory of the Whitebeard pirates…"
"But Marshall D. Teach took the opportunity to leave the team when they successfully defeated the Langba pirates and returned triumphantly!"
"He ran to Helax island alone and asked the underworld intelligence dealers on the island for news about the Dark-Dark Fruit!"
"Marshall D. Teach? Dark-Dark Fruit?"
At the main entrance, Tesoro was surprised. Is there anything worth paying attention to about this guy?
"Hehe, to find out about the Dark-Dark Fruit?"
Luke couldn't help but laugh.
The other party didn't hesitate to stay low-key at the Whitebeard pirates for so many years in order to find the Dark-Dark Fruit. It is impossible for him to stay with the Whitebeard pirates forever, and it is inevitable that he would inquire about the whereabouts of this devil fruit in the underworld.