#247 - Chapter 247: Baochang Zhenji
After a round of intense competition, a man in a black robe finally won the Devil Fruit at a high price.
Jin looked at the fruit being taken away, and a strange feeling rose in his heart.
Just as he was pondering, Issei turned to him and said:
"You could have bought the Devil Fruit."
"I have enough money here to buy ten or eight of them without any problem."
Jin smiled and waved his hand, saying:
"Haha, there's no need. We are already very grateful to you for bringing us in."
"I'll naturally pay for what I buy myself."
Issei frowned, looking at Jin and Tengetsu Toki, and couldn't help but wonder:
"But..."
"Really, it's not necessary."
Jin patted Issei on the shoulder, with a confident smile on his face,
"Don't look at me like this, I still have some assets."
Jin wasn't exaggerating. His business now spans the South Sea and is expanding all over the world.
The only place that requires a lot of money is secretly investing in those forces, but even so, he can control a huge amount of wealth.
Still, he was a little puzzled. Could it be that his previous premonition was wrong?
Do the things here not work for him?
But he also felt that the Devil Fruit had a strange attraction to him, just like the light that attracted him when he was in a coma.
He murmured to himself:
"Maybe I can really try buying a fruit..."
Just as he was pondering, a long and narrow object covered with black cloth was placed on the auction table.
Disco's eyes showed a fanatical light as he announced loudly:
"Everyone can tell what this auction item is from its shape."
He paused, whetting everyone's appetite, and then continued:
"It is a powerful weapon that can easily cut hair and even steel."
"I can guarantee to you that it can definitely raise your strength by a level."
Everyone present was attracted by Disco's words, and a strong curiosity appeared in their eyes.
Disco smiled with satisfaction when he saw this.
"Then... let me reveal the answer..."
He pretended to be mysterious and kept everyone in suspense, then suddenly lifted the black cloth covering the object.
A flash of cold light made everyone present look away.
Even though it was lying there quietly, one could feel the sharpness it exuded.
"This is the auction item, the Great Grade Sword Twenty-One - Hosho Sadayoshi!"
Disco announced excitedly.
The audience was in an uproar and began to discuss.
Issei stared at the sword intently, and an excited emotion surged in his heart.
Tengetsu Toki also looked surprised. She had never seen such a sharp weapon.
Jin frowned slightly and thought to himself, "This sword is indeed not bad. If I can get it, it might be of great help to others."
In their small group, only Jin and Shiryu can be called swordsmen. Although Shanks is still growing, he also has the foundation of a swordsman.
And they don't have a handy weapon until now.
He had already made a decision in his heart to participate in this auction.
Issei also uses a sword. He can feel the power contained in the sword, but for him, the sword is just a medium for launching his abilities. He doesn't have high requirements for swords.
And he already has 'Black Hellfire', so he's not interested in other swords.
"..."
The atmosphere of the auction house became tense again, and everyone's eyes were focused on the sword.
Disco had a victorious smile on his face. He knew that the climax of this auction was coming.
"Now, let the bidding begin! The starting price is 600 million Berries, and each bid must be no less than 10 million Berries!"
Disco announced loudly, his voice echoing throughout the auction house.
This price can be said to be the highest starting price of this auction, and Hosho Sadayoshi is worthy of this price.
"600 million Berries!"
"I bid 620 million Berries!"
"700 million Berries!"
As the bidding progressed, the price soared rapidly, and the atmosphere in the auction house reached a fever pitch.
Everyone stared at the sword nervously.
This may be the closest they will ever be to a famous sword in their lives.
Although there were constant bids in the auction house, in reality, not many people were really interested in this famous sword.
After all, although famous swords are very precious, most of the people who come to the auction house are not swordsmen. They still need to spend their money on more important things.
Therefore, most people are not that interested in this sword.
However, for those real swordsmen, a good sword is like a treasure, and they would like to sell everything they own to buy it.
Shimotsuki Ushimaru was one of these swordsmen. He stared at the sword with fiery eyes, his fingers trembling slightly, his heart full of desire.
However, although he is the Daimyo of Wano Country, he cannot afford so much money, so he can only watch helplessly as the famous sword is bought by others in the auction.
Shimotsuki Ushimaru sighed helplessly, a trace of regret flashed in his eyes.
His eyes revealed a deep sense of powerlessness, which lingered in his heart for a long time.
The one who bought the sword was naturally Jin.
When he got the sword, he felt its sharpness. The blade shone with a cold light under the light, as if it could cut through everything.
He waved it gently, feeling the weight and balance of the sword, and couldn't help but admire:
"Good sword!"
However, he also felt a little unimpressed in his heart.
Although this sword is extremely sharp, it is only a Great Grade Sword, and Jin has a Supreme Grade Sword hanging on his waist.
In comparison, this sword seemed much inferior in his eyes.
Tengetsu Toki stood aside, watching Jin's movements, her eyes full of curiosity.
She knew that Jin was a very discerning person, and anything he liked must be extraordinary.
"Is this sword really that powerful?"
Tengetsu Toki couldn't help but ask. She only had a basic understanding of swords.
Jin smiled slightly and handed the sword to Tengetsu Toki, letting her feel it. Tengetsu Toki carefully took it and felt the coldness of the sword, and couldn't help but shudder.
"This sword is indeed sharp, but for me, it's not enough to move me."
Jin said lightly.
Tengetsu Toki nodded and handed the sword back to Jin.
She knew that Jin's vision was different from others. He was pursuing higher goals.
With the sale of the famous sword, the atmosphere in the auction house eased slightly.
Disco saw this and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.
This auction is far from over, and even more exciting items are yet to come.
"Next, we will showcase even more heavyweight items, please stay tuned!"
Disco announced loudly, his voice full of passion.
Everyone's attention in the venue was once again focused on the auctioneer, and their eyes were once again focused on the auction stage.
Disco waved his hand, signaling the staff to bring up the next auction item.
For a time, the entire auction house returned to that tense atmosphere, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the unveiling of the next auction item.
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