#249 - Chapter 249 2.1 Billion
Everyone knew that the forces that ultimately acquired these two fruits would be incredibly powerful.
However, this was the Sabaody Archipelago, a place of intricate power dynamics and chaotic order.
Even if one or two people disappeared here, it wouldn't attract much attention.
For the pirates, bounty hunters, and black market merchants gathered here, living a life of licking blood from a knife's edge was commonplace.
They understood that even if they failed, it would only cost them their lives.
But if they succeeded, then... the world was so vast that they could find a place for themselves.
Jin An sat in a corner of the auction house, his gaze calm and sharp.
He looked at the people around him who had become fanatical because of the Devil Fruits, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
Even in this frenzied atmosphere, he remained clear-headed.
"Even if these people have only a sliver of opportunity, they will instantly transform into hunting dogs,盯死死盯住目标, and never give up."
Jin An thought to himself, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
Disco stood on the auction stage, sensing the tense atmosphere in the venue, and his inner excitement became even more uncontrollable.
He looked around mysteriously, then continued with a bewitching voice:
“The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish! Everyone, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!”
“As long as you win these two fruits, who can stop your rise?”
“At that time, you might even be able to sit in the seat of the Pirate King.”
The crowd below the stage seemed to be ignited, and whispers and gasps rose and fell.
Everyone was calculating how to stand out in this fierce competition.
The pirates' eyes became even more fierce and greedy, as if they were about to pounce on their coveted prey in the next moment.
Jin An continued to observe everything calmly.
He knew that even if these people had only a sliver of opportunity, they would not hesitate to transform into hunting dogs, fix their eyes on the target, and never give up until they achieved their goals.
The bigger the storm, the more expensive the fish, and these two Devil Fruits were the most precious fish.
“It’s still unknown who will win in the end.”
Jin An muttered to himself, his eyes filled with unfathomable light.
......
“Lord Kaido, three Devil Fruits have appeared here in the Sabaody Archipelago.”
A person wrapped tightly made a hidden call, his voice low and tense.
“If you have the opportunity,夺过来 the fruit...”
Kaido's low voice came, with an unquestionable majesty.
“I'll try, after all, I saw Wang Zhi and Charlotte Linlin's people are in the auction house.”
The man said cautiously, a trace of unease in his eyes.
“Do it yourself, I can't get away here...”
Kaido said directly, his tone full of impatience.
Very chaotic sounds also came from the Den Den Mushi, as if a battle was in progress.
At the same time, in another corner of the auction house, Charlotte Mondor asked in a low voice:
“Brother Daifuku, should we participate in the bidding?”
Daifuku shook his head and said calmly:
“We are pirates, we rely on our own hands for everything.”
A trace of determination flashed in his eyes, as if he had decided to take more drastic action.
"......"
In a corner of the auction house, another force was secretly plotting.
“According to news from Hachinosu Island, Kaido seems to have gone to Big Mom's side, Captain.”
A pirate said in a low voice, his eyes flickering uncertainly.
“In that case, the pressure to compete for these things will be less.”
The captain smiled, his eyes full of calculation and ambition.
He did not intend to bid either. Wang Zhi had always told them to just grab whatever they wanted.
In the auction house, large and small pirate groups were all secretly plotting.
People's eyes were full of greed and killing intent, like a group of hunting beasts, ready to pounce on their prey at any time.
The air was filled with a tense atmosphere, and everyone's nerves were stretched tight.
Jin An sat in a corner of the auction house, watching all this coldly.
He could feel that the storm was coming, and everyone was waiting for an opportunity to move.
Even those who seemed calm and composed could not hide the tension and unease in their hearts.
He gently patted Toki on the shoulder and said in a low voice:
“Be careful. After you go out later, follow Ise and leave first.”
Toki nodded, a trace of understanding in her eyes,
“Don't worry, I'll be careful.”
Ise also realized the approaching storm and frowned.
“These guys are all eyeing those few fruits. It seems that things will not be peaceful next.”
Jin An laughed.
“If someone throws out bait, someone will take the bait.”
“I'll join the game first.”
The atmosphere in the auction house became more and more tense, and everyone was waiting for the arrival of the tipping point.
Disco stood on the auction stage, still stirring up the atmosphere with his bewitching voice, but he could also feel the undercurrents and the crisis that could erupt at any time.
“The final item, the highest bid now is 2.02 billion Berries!”
Disco roared. This was the highest price he had ever handled in countless auctions, which was an unparalleled honor for him.
Because this was the result of his painstaking efforts, this auction would definitely leave a strong mark in history.
“The final item, the highest bid now is 2.02 billion Berries!”
Disco roared.
This was the highest price he had ever handled in countless auctions, which was an unparalleled honor for him.
Because this was the result of his painstaking efforts, this auction would definitely leave a strong mark in history.
“Is there a higher bid?!!!”
He looked around, his eyes burning with excitement, and then slammed the hammer down,
“2.02 billion for the first time...”
"2.02 billion for the second time......"
Disco's voice echoed throughout the venue, with a sense of tension approaching climax.
“2.02 billion...”
At this moment, Jin An raised his number plate and said calmly,
“2.1 billion.”
There was an uproar in the audience. No one expected that someone would bid at this juncture.
And the price was increased by 80 million Berries at one time.
The face of the person who originally made the highest bid turned purple.
He had already started celebrating with the people around him, but someone actually picked his peaches.
His anger burst out instantly, his eyes staring at Jin An like fire, wishing he could swallow him alive.
However, Jin An turned a blind eye and stared calmly ahead.
At this time, Jin An was the most watched person in the audience.
He stood there calmly, like an unshakeable mountain peak, no matter how the surrounding waves surged, it could not shake his composure and determination.
“2.1 billion for the first time!”
Disco's voice sounded again, with undisguised excitement.
The tense atmosphere in the venue climbed again, and everyone held their breath, waiting for the final result.
“2.1 billion for the second time!”
Disco raised the hammer high, his eyes flashing with excited light.
Everyone's eyes were focused on Jin An, some admiring, some mocking.
“2.1 billion... the third time”
The hammer drew an arc in the air and fell heavily,
“Sold!”
In an instant, thunderous applause and cheers broke out in the audience.
The corners of Jin An's mouth curled into a faint smile.
He knew that at this moment, he had not only won the auction item, but also become the apple of everyone's eye.
The person who originally made the highest bid stared at Jin An angrily, his fists clenched, his veins bulging, but he did not bid again after all.
He knew that he had completely lost this auction, and no amount of anger and unwillingness could change the result.
Disco looked at Jin An, his face full of respect and appreciation.
He knew that Jin An was not only a person with great wealth, but also a strong man who dared to face danger.
Jin An walked forward calmly and took over his auction item.
He felt the gazes cast from all around, some with awe, some with envy, and some with jealousy and hatred.
He knew that the main show was about to begin.
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