"CP0 suspects me. I don't have much time.
I know you have a powerful intelligence agency, but my addition would enhance it.
I can use my resources to help you understand CP0 better. Whatever your goals, I can provide significant assistance!"
Stussy knelt before Ryuya.
She was running out of time!
Ryuya looked down at Stussy,
redirecting his attention to the auction.
Time passed.
Soon, it was time for the Goru Goru no Mi, Paramecia-type Devil Fruit.
Silona displayed the fruit, captivating the audience.
After a few items, the atmosphere was even more fervent.
"Everyone knows Devil Fruits are treasures of the sea. This one is special—the Paramecia-type Goru Goru no Mi Devil Fruit. It allows control over gold, achieving incredible effects."
"Starting bid: 100 million! Each bid must increase by at least 10 million berries. Let the bidding begin."
"500 million berries!"
Ryuya calmly said through the Den Den Mushi.
Silence fell again.
Then, Helmeppo, from another third-floor room, bid, "600 million berries."
Dragon: "610 million."
"800 million!"
Ryuya, with the Heavenly Tribute, spent freely.
Doflamingo would be the one suffering the consequences.
Everyone thought Ryuya was incredibly wealthy.
Dragon felt this keenly.
As leaders, why was Ryuya so rich,
while he had to carefully manage every berry?
Dragon's wariness of Ryuya's organization increased significantly.
"800 million once. Any other bids? I love generous men, Silona."
Silence.
Silona felt awkward.
Ryuya's bids always caused this.
"No other bids? 800 million twice."
Helmeppo bid again, "1.5 billion!"
This was deliberate!
"2 billion!"
Ryuya remained unfazed, stating the number coldly.
An uproar erupted!
"2 billion!"
"Who is this big shot?!"
"This is terrifying!"
"The Goru Goru no Mi is powerful, but it depends on the user!"
"Can they really develop its power to that extent?"
"Maybe they're not eating it themselves."
"2 billion is excessive!"
…
Ryuya's bid sparked heated discussion.
Ryuya bought the Goru Goru no Mi for 2 billion berries.
Stussy remained kneeling before him.
The auction continued.
After the Goru Goru no Mi, several items passed before reaching the mysterious item advertised in the newspapers.
Silona mysteriously took it from a safe.
It was small.
The audience saw it through the projector Den Den Mushi.
Silona explained, "This is a miniaturized bomb created by Caesar Clown, one of the most famous scientists on the sea."
"This bomb controls people. It contains Seastone fragments, easily controlling even Devil Fruit users.
It has no effect on the user and won't be digested. But if the user betrays their master, pressing a button will trigger an explosion!
Its power is equivalent to a ton of exploding rock! The explosion releases Seastone, killing Devil Fruit users."
Everyone gasped.
This wasn't attractive to the first-floor pirates.
But it was attractive to the second and third floors.
This miniaturized bomb was useful to them.
Stussy's eyes darkened.
If Ryuya bought it and gave it to her, she might gain his trust.
But she would lose her freedom.
She had left CP0 for freedom!
Ryuya was interested.
He immediately bid 2.5 billion berries.
More than the Goru Goru no Mi!
He won the bid.
Stussy thought: I'll play it by ear.
She said, "Sir, you can give this to me. It shows my resolve."
Ryuya looked at Stussy, "You don't need this. I trust you."
Stussy thought she'd been abandoned.
But hearing Ryuya's second sentence,
her eyes shone brightly.
"Thank you, Sir."
Kneeling, forehead on the ground, showing her loyalty.
She stood behind Ryuya, trying to calm herself.
Stussy had never felt trust.
In CP0's training, she survived through deception.
Now, Ryuya's trust gave her security. She would repay him.
Stussy had a softer side.
Never having felt this way, she wanted to follow Ryuya forever.
The auction continued.
Items were sold at higher prices than usual.
Doflamingo was ecstatic.
He thought he'd made a huge profit!
"Hahaha, Zero contributed the most berries!!!"
But Doflamingo didn't notice the growing crowd outside.
They seemed to be surrounding the auction house…
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