Sabaody Archipelago.
Because the news of the auction of a Fish-Man beauty was heavily publicized by the auction house,
many pirates and nobles who heard the news rushed here, making the place quite lively.
At present, the slave trade on Sabaody Archipelago was not as developed as it would be later, and it was very difficult to capture a mermaid, as the relationship between Fish-Man Island and humans was very tense.
The reason why it developed so greatly later was nothing more than Doflamingo integrating the underworld, and because of his Celestial Dragon identity, he was also an intermediary between Kaido and the World Government.
As a result, after becoming a Shichibukai, all businesses were 'legalized'.
Ultimately, this led to mermaids being sent to Sabaody Archipelago for auction from time to time. It wasn't just mermaids; various races were also auctioned, but at this time, mermaids were still quite rare.
Inside the auction house, the person in charge nervously looked at the CP0 in front of him.
They were doing disreputable business. Although most of the time they were protected by the World Government, the appearance of CP0 still made him feel a trace of fear.
"The security of the auction house will be handed over to us. Arrange the best seats for the Celestial Dragon adult, and the auction process can proceed as usual."
"Yes, yes, yes, we understand the rules!"
A fawning smile flashed across the person in charge's face, and he rubbed his hands, looking like a subordinate ready to obey orders at any time.
He hadn't expected this auction to attract the arrival of a Celestial Dragon.
Then he naturally wouldn't need to be responsible for security.
Without caring whether he agreed or not, the CP0 agents exchanged glances, then turned and left, clearly not putting this small character in their eyes.
"Sabaody Archipelago is really chaotic right now!"
Bai Ye curiously observed everything around him. The current Sabaody already had some of the appearance from the original story.
It was basically just waiting for further development to be exactly like the Sabaody shown in the original story. However, in the Rocks era, it seemed even more chaotic than the Great Pirate Era. Only when Marineford moved later would Sabaody Archipelago surpass its current chaos.
Based on the intelligence provided by Rocks, Bai Ye arrived at the No. 1 human auction house.
Many nobles excitedly took out their passes and entered the venue.
Following the crowd into the venue, the auction was only a few minutes from starting.
The surrounding seats were filled one by one, with only the front row remaining empty.
Then, the crowd surged, and a human-shaped passage was cleared. A middle-aged man with a fishbowl on his head was sitting on a fierce-looking man, holding three chains. The chains were attached to a Longleg Tribe man and two tall, beautiful women.
Celestial Dragons!
"What a bizarre outfit."
Keeping one's head in a fishbowl; it's no wonder Celestial Dragons all look not very smart. It's probably related to being soaked in water every day.
Under his hood, Bai Ye was considering whether to act now. After thinking, Bai Ye decided to wait and see. Rocks and the others hadn't landed on God Valley yet, so he would first see what treasures were at the auction.
"Tell them to start!"
The Celestial Dragon mumbled a few words to the CP0 beside him. The host, who was originally scheduled to appear a few minutes before the start, also came onto the stage with various auction items, smiling.
Collectibles, a good sharp sword, and some pirate slaves were successively bid on and bought.
Next, at the signal of the boss, the host brought down two items.
"Ladies and gentlemen, these will be the highlight items of our auction: a mermaid from Fish-Man Island and a Magnet-Magnet Fruit, which has been confirmed as a Paramecia Devil Fruit. These two items must be purchased together as a package, with a starting price of five hundred million Berries!"
The auction house originally intended to sell the two items separately, as both were in high demand.
However, after thinking about it, since a Celestial Dragon had arrived, they might as well bundle them together. Selling these two items together might even fetch a higher price.
Upon hearing this, the Great Pirates present who had not yet eaten a Devil Fruit all simultaneously fixed their gaze on the Magnet-Magnet Fruit.
A Paramecia Devil Fruit, and a powerful Magnetism Fruit at that!
The nobles, on the other hand, focused their attention on the mermaid!
Beautiful!
She was truly too beautiful!
They had never seen such a beautiful woman. Even the Celestial Dragon who came here, he had seen mermaids before, and even had one at home, but he felt that compared to the mermaid in front of him, his mermaid, and even the mermaids collected by other families, couldn't compare. This was definitely the most beautiful mermaid in the world!
He wanted to take her and make her his forty-eighth wife!
Many pirates sighed inwardly at this moment, it was too expensive. If it were just one fruit, they could compete, but with this bundled sale, the starting price was five hundred million. Many pirates here didn't even have a bounty of five hundred million Berries!
And many nobles had the same thought. Some had enough money, but seeing the Celestial Dragon's demeanor, no one dared to challenge him.
"Five hundred million, I'll take it all!"
A wicked glint flashed in the Celestial Dragon's eyes. He was already impatient to take this mermaid back.
After he spoke, many people around him fell silent.
No one wanted to court trouble.
"Very good, grab that mermaid for me, and that fruit. When I get back, I'll feed it to that slave. I don't believe I'll lose next time!!"
The Celestial Dragon had already decided. The mermaid would be his wife, and the Devil Fruit would be given to a slave to eat. He had been annoyed for a long time after losing to Saint Rosward last time. Although he had killed the failed slave, he was still very unhappy.
This time, with the Magnet-Magnet Fruit, he would go back and make a slave eat it, then challenge Saint Rosward again!
Upon hearing the Celestial Dragon's command, the CP0 also prepared to act immediately. Seeing the CP0 approaching step by step, and also seeing the fat Celestial Dragon, tears welled up in the mermaid's eyes, and she secretly wished for someone to save her.
She didn't want to be captured and taken back by the Celestial Dragon.
She had been living well on Fish-Man Island, but because she was a bit playful, she was caught by a pirate and then sent here for auction.
She regretted it now, why did she leave Fish-Man Island because of playfulness and curiosity.
"Six hundred million!"
Bai Ye calmly raised his sign. Originally, he didn't want to bid, as he was only here to capture a Celestial Dragon.
However, this auction actually had the Magnet-Magnet Fruit, so he had no choice but to make a move!
He was just thinking about how to utilize Blackbeard's physique, and he was still missing two fruits. Didn't this Paramecia just appear?
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit combined with the Magnet-Magnet Fruit, two fruits that were inherently connected, seemed much better than the so-called Op-Op Fruit and other fruits.
Before he obtained Blackbeard's physique, Bai Ye pursued powerful fruit abilities, but now Bai Ye wanted fruits that could complement each other, such as the Rumble-Rumble and Magnet-Magnet. Later, it would be best if a Mythical Zoan fruit could also come along that could complement these two abilities.
Hearing Bai Ye's bid, the host froze. Everyone else, including the Celestial Dragon, turned to look at Bai Ye, clearly not expecting anyone to dare to compete after the Celestial Dragon had made a bid!
The mermaid in the fishbowl also showed a trace of surprise on her face, and at the same time, a glimmer of hope in her heart. Although she didn't know what kind of man this was, at least he would be better than the Celestial Dragon, right?
They knew about the Celestial Dragons' tyranny, even on Fish-Man Island.
They also knew that most mermaids caught were sold to Celestial Dragons, which instilled an instinctive fear of Celestial Dragons in mermaids.
"Seven hundred million!"
The Celestial Dragon was initially a little angry, but then suddenly found it quite amusing!
Someone actually dared to compete with him in wealth?
"Eight hundred million!"
"Nine hundred million!"
...
The two sides kept bidding, increasing by one hundred million Berries at a time.
Up to two and a half billion, everyone present was surprised. They knew Celestial Dragons were rich, but who was this cloaked figure?
Two and a half billion Berries now had much stronger purchasing power than during the later Great Pirate Era.
"Lord Jaygarcia Saturn, should we make a move?"
A CP0 agent leaned in front of the Celestial Dragon and whispered, asking. Looking at the situation, the other party seemed to be looking for trouble.
"No need!"
The Celestial Dragon suddenly thought of a very fun game. A cruel smile flashed across his lips, and then he stopped bidding.
He wanted to see how Bai Ye was going to pay. If he had two and a half billion, then that two and a half billion would be his, and everything else would also be his. This cloaked figure, he wanted to make him his slave!
If he didn't have it, then he would definitely capture him.
After hearing Saint Jaygarcia's words, the CP0 didn't ask any more questions. Then, only the sound of the auctioneer's three hammers falling was heard, and finally, the Magnet-Magnet Fruit and the mermaid fell into Bai Ye's hands.
"Please pay two and a half billion Berries on site, and then take this away!"
After all, it was two and a half billion. Unlike transactions in the back, the auctioneer looked at Bai Ye, who was slowly walking onto the stage, and reminded him.
If the other party couldn't produce the money, then this would be an unsold lot. After such extensive publicity, their losses would be considerable.
Bai Ye ignored the obstruction and reached for the Magnet-Magnet Fruit, saying, "I don't want to pay, but I want the goods. Can you help me figure out a way?"
Money?
He was a pirate!
"No money? Attack!!"
A gloomy look flashed in the host's eyes. Someone actually dared to cause trouble here. Their auction house wasn't a pushover. If they didn't have some strength, who would dare to open one?
"Grab this guy for me! I want to make him my slave, and that mermaid and Devil Fruit!!"
Saint Jaygarcia roared. That fruit absolutely couldn't be eaten by that scoundrel Bai Ye!
Upon hearing Saint Jaygarcia's command, the CP0 and the auction house staff instantly surrounded him. The punch wind immediately blew Bai Ye's hood off, revealing the face hidden beneath.
"Scram!!"
Conqueror's Haki!!?
The CP0 felt a tremor in their souls. That powerful Conqueror's Haki was not something a rookie would possess. Who was he?!
The Conqueror's Haki was intentionally directed at the few of them, especially that gaze, which even made the CP0, who had experienced countless dangers, feel a slight fear.
Then, in the next second, before the few of them could react, Bai Ye instantly kicked everyone around him flying.
Bang!
A CP0 who flew backward shattered the fishbowl, then directly flew out of the auction house.
"This is my way. By the way, can I trouble you with something?"
Bai Ye smiled at the host, who stared at him with a wide-open mouth, full of shock, then numbly nodded.
"That's good, you're a good kid." Bai Ye said, then pointed to the Den Den Mushi beside him and said, "Now call Marineford and tell them that a Celestial Dragon has been hijacked by me. Have the Marines come immediately."
The Celestial Dragon suddenly realized something at this moment. He was finished, this guy was coming for him!!!
He pulled out his pistol, preparing to shoot Bai Ye, but in the next second, Bai Ye directly locked his throat.
"Don't move, or I won't be able to resist killing you!"
Is this guy a devil?!
Everyone present, watching this scene, felt their hearts pound. He actually dared to attack a Celestial Dragon, and how could he say such a thing with a smiling face!?
"Release Lord Jaygarcia Saturn!!"
The CP0 and others surrounded Bai Ye, hesitant to act, like rats afraid of breaking the vase.
"Aida D. Bai Ye, Fourth Division Captain of the Rocks Pirates, do you know the consequences of attacking a Celestial Dragon? Do your Rocks Pirates want to oppose the World Government?!"
Among the CP0, someone clearly recognized the person.
And upon hearing the CP0's words, the pirates present were also incredibly shocked. It was actually the Fourth Division Captain of the Rocks Pirates. It seemed to explain everything!
"Three seconds. If you can't contact Marineford, I'll really kill him!"
As he spoke, Bai Ye tightened his grip. Saint Jaygarcia, in his hand, instantly turned red, but he still had a little room to speak. Seeing the group of CP0 still hesitating, he couldn't help but curse, "You bunch of useless fools, quickly tell Marineford to send an Admiral!!"
If this continued, he would really die in this scoundrel's hands.
Just wait!
He would definitely kill this scoundrel!!
No!
He would make this guy his slave and torture him in every way possible!!!
"Moshi Moshi, this is Kong!"
"Fleet Admiral Kong, immediately send an Admiral with a Buster Call to Sabaody! Aida D. Bai Ye, the Fourth Division Captain of the Rocks Pirates, has hijacked Saint Jaygarcia!"
The CP0 commanded impolitely. Upon hearing the situation on the other end, Kong instantly felt a little dizzy!
The Rocks Pirates had been missing for so long, and it turned out they went to Sabaody Archipelago to capture a Celestial Dragon?
What on earth do these lunatics want to do?!
"Are all the Rocks Pirates there?"
"No, only Bai Ye!!"
The CP0 looked at Bai Ye, then said calmly.
"Fleet Admiral Kong, nice to meet you for the first time. Although the meeting place isn't ideal, if you don't send someone to rescue the Celestial Dragon, I can't guarantee that I won't be the first pirate to kill a Celestial Dragon!"
Bai Ye's voice entered Kong's ears through the Den Den Mushi. Upon hearing Bai Ye's threat, Kong gritted his teeth, his veins bulging as he roared, "Bai Ye, what on earth do your Rocks Pirates want to do?!"
He didn't understand why a pirate would provoke a Celestial Dragon!!
Were the Rocks Pirates insane?
But he couldn't think too much. As he spoke, he also sent people to notify an Admiral to quickly go to Sabaody!