And Dragon, the leader of the Revolutionary Army!!!
Using his illusion insects, Ryuya observed the occupants of the private rooms.
He hadn't expected Dragon to be at the auction.
The auction had reached the seventh item: a treasure map.
Pirates loved treasure like men loved women.
Except for the wealthiest pirate crews,
the smaller crews desperately wanted this map.
As the pirates below fiercely bid,
Ryuya noticed Stussy leaving her neighboring room
and heading towards his.
He put his hood back on, and the door opened.
Stussy, alone, entered the room.
Kuina reacted swiftly, drawing Wado Ichimonji and pointing it at Stussy.
Stussy locked the door, smiling at Kuina, "I mean no harm. I want to discuss something with your leader."
Kuina remained unmoved.
Ryuya said calmly, "Let her in. I'm curious what the Queen of the Pleasure District wants."
Ryuya spoke in a low voice.
Even Stussy didn't realize it was Admiral White Dove.
Beside Ryuya, Stussy didn't immediately state her purpose.
She asked, "Zero, have you chosen any items?"
"Cut the pleasantries. State your purpose."
Stussy's expression didn't change.
She picked up Ryuya's sake cup,
taking a sip with her red lips.
Smiling faintly, she said, "My purpose is simple. I want to join your organization."
"Join my organization? You think I'll agree? You're clearly up to something."
Ryuya's tone was calm, showing no surprise.
This demonstrated his deep composure.
Stussy was pleased by his composure. It meant he was stronger, and this reassured her.
"Yes, others would refuse, but you'll agree."
Ryuya waited for Stussy to continue.
Stussy said, "I'm the Queen of the Pleasure District. I control most of the world's information channels. My joining will significantly enhance your organization's intelligence gathering."
Taking another sip of sake, she said, "Information is crucial. For example, I know who's in the other private rooms. Want to know?"
"Big News Morgans, mercenary leader Helmeppo, and Revolutionary Army leader Dragon, right?"
Ryuya smiled, naming them.
Stussy's eyes widened, "How did you know?!"
"That's not important. What will you offer to make me accept you into Dawn Bird?"
"Dawn Bird. Like a crow. Many despise and fear crows, seeing them as harbingers of death. But crows are the most filial and disciplined birds!"
Stussy chuckled, "I didn't expect your goal to be world peace! I yearn for it too."
Ryuya nodded, impressed by Stussy's subtle topic change.
"It's hard to trust a CP0 agent in my organization."
A killing blow!
Stussy felt a chill.
He knew her true identity as CP0!
She wouldn't be surprised by anything else. This was devastating.
"You, how did you know?!"
Stussy asked incredulously.
"From our special intelligence agency!"
This agency didn't exist.
But Ryuya knew the plot of the original story.
He fabricated a non-existent agency to pressure Stussy.
Stussy fell into Ryuya's trap. She worked in intelligence, but she had never heard of an agency that could uncover her identity! Even Morgans couldn't.
Stussy couldn't understand how Ryuya did it.
But this strengthened her resolve to join!
"Since you know, I won't explain."
Stussy's eyes darkened.
"Please accept me! I'll do anything! Even…"
Stussy bit her lip, looking coy.
Ryuya remained calm, "Give me a reason."
"At Big Mom's tea party, I had this idea.
I wanted to leave CP0, but you know, leaving CP0 is like death. They won't let me go.
So! I thought of joining a powerful organization for protection, then slowly leaving CP0…"
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