Chapter 906 Working to Pay Off Debts

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Outside the Golden City

The scalpers who came to the concert had already surrounded the Golden City ship in three circles inside and outside, making it impossible to get in or out.

Colorful banners and cheering light boards were hung high on each boat, and many people were holding promotional posters for the soul singer Uta's solo concert and shouting excitedly, warming up for the concert in advance.

Since Uta doesn't want to disappoint any of her fans, she always wants to let as many people as possible participate in every concert she holds. Even those who can't afford the inner-field tickets can be brought into the world of music by her singing outside the Golden City and enjoy the feeling of being at a concert.

Tezoro has always been accommodating his goddaughter's wishes, so he did not order people to drive away the ships of these freeloaders.

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Inside the venue.

The concert had not officially started yet, and the huge LED screen behind the stage was still dark. Staff members in uniform were busy doing final checks on the equipment and lines, but the concert venue, which could accommodate hundreds of thousands of people at the same time, was already packed with people.

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"Come and take a look! Do you need glow sticks, popcorn, or Coke?"

"Do you need themed T-shirts, fan signboards, or lemon tea?"

The Straw Hat Pirates, dressed in doll costumes, with a basket full of snacks, drinks and support items hanging on their chests, were shouting loudly in the venue.

"Here's the theme T-shirt you requested. Please take it. 500 Baileys."

Chopper happily took the banknote.

"Thank you very much, is there anything else you need?"

"...Hey! Zoro, that's the backstage lounge! Don't go the wrong way!"

"Ah? Really? Damn it, I almost got lost!"

Zoro scratched his head, looking dazed as if he hadn't woken up yet.

"Oh, there's really nothing I can do about you. You even took the wrong path!"

Chopper had to sell the goods seriously while keeping an eye on Zoro to make sure he didn't get lost, and he also completely transformed into a "cow-horse" form.

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"Alas, I should have listened to you, Kaku, and stopped right away. Now, not only have I lost the 2 million baileys I originally won, but I've also lost all the 7 million chips I borrowed!"

Usopp sighed.

"Now, let alone purchasing supplies for the voyage, we're also saddled with foreign debt! I never thought that when we meet again two years later, we'd have to work to pay off our debts. It's truly awful for us."

Usopp said as he wiped his face with the towel around his neck, not sure if he was wiping away sweat or tears.

"It's already happened. There's no point regretting it now, Usopp."

Kaku shook his head helplessly, then spoke to comfort him.

"But you don't have to worry too much. We have so many people. If you work here, the salary is quite high, and there are additional commissions for selling things."

Kaku pointed to the side and saw Nami and Robin, who were wearing cute cow costumes and doing extremely brisk business.

"Look over there, Miss Nami and Miss Robin are very popular. I believe we will soon be able to save enough money to pay off our gambling debts!"

"I hope so."

Usopp spread his hands.

"Popcorn...slurp...slurp...Coke...gulp!"

"Burp~~! Does anyone need it? No one? Okay, baji, baji."

Luffy also came over. He was eating popcorn and drinking Coke. Finally, he burped comfortably and laughed heartily.

"Ahahaha! Kaku is right, don't worry, Usopp, it's just a two-day delay in sailing, and I found that working part-time is actually quite interesting! Baji... Baji..."

Luffy said as he poured another bucket of popcorn into his mouth.

"Hey! Luffy, you idiot! Stop stealing food!"

Seeing Luffy's face covered with snack residue, Usopp couldn't help but curse.

"Huh? What's the harm in eating a little? Usopp is really stingy!"

Luffy pouted and muttered quietly.

"Damn it! This isn't a matter of being stingy. These snacks and drinks are meant to be sold. How can we sell them for money if you've eaten them all?"

Usopp said angrily.

"Tsk~, you need to eat first so you have the strength to work, right, Sanji?"

Luffy continued to argue.

On the side, Sanji did not respond, but just frowned and stared blankly into the distance.

"Hey! Sanji!"

Luffy shouted again.

"Huh? What happened?"

Sanji finally came to his senses and asked in confusion.

"What's wrong? Sanji-kun, you don't look well."

Kaku asked with concern.

"I am okay!"

Sanji lit a cigarette and took a moment to calm down before giving a reassuring smile and speaking.

"I just thought I saw some guys I knew, but I must have been mistaken. Maybe it was just their backs that looked a bit similar."

"Oh, I see. The Golden City is a mixed bag, so it's not uncommon to run into anyone here."

Kaku, who was a spy, keenly noticed the uneasiness in Sanji's expression, but since Sanji didn't say anything, he didn't continue to ask.

"We were just discussing working to pay off our debts. It's a good thing we have your shemale friends, Sanji, to help us! Otherwise, if we were to rely on just a few of us, we don't know how long it would take us to pay off our debts and set sail."

Usopp rejoiced.

"They are so brave! Even though they are not real men."

At this time, the transvestites from the Kamabaka Kingdom had already changed into the black suits of the Golden City Security Team, and were standing tall and guarding the entrances and passages in the venue.

Ignoring that face and the shy pigeon-toed standing posture, the ladyboys’ explosive muscles that seem to be about to burst their clothes still give people a sense of oppression and security after wearing black suits!

"Ahem! Yes, they are indeed very loyal."

Sanji coughed awkwardly.

I felt a little ashamed. I promised that I would find a way to bring them to see Uta's concert, but I didn't expect that I tricked them into working for me illegally.

However, even though they didn't buy tickets to get in, at least I didn't break my promise to "bring them to the concert", right?

Sanji comforted himself.

"Hahaha, what's that? Sanji, you haven't sold much of your stuff. Come, let me help you share some of the money. I'm out of food."

Luffy walked over and enthusiastically took all the snacks from Sanji's basket.

"Yeah? Thanks, Luffy."

Sanji was a little surprised to see his captain being so reliable.

"Hey Luffy, don't think I don't know what you're thinking..."

Usopp denounced the greedy captain, and Sanji spoke up to persuade him.

"Forget it, Usopp, let him be. He's Luffy after all. I didn't expect Luffy to sell much anyway!"

"But please don't get into trouble this time, Luffy!"

Sanji thought about it and gave a reminder.

"Got it. Don't worry, I won't do anything rash. Besides, we are no longer the same as we were two years ago! Hehehehe!"