A calm voice came from the direction of the Four Emperors, Charlotte Linlin’s pirate crew.
Katakuri steadily raised his hand.
Charlotte Linlin, meanwhile, slapped her chair, letting out a deafening laugh.
Shanks folded his arms, a faint smile on his face.
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They weren’t determined to win, but appropriate participation and bidding could both test the waters and deplete the bidders’ funds.
Subsequently, other forces also began to raise prices to deplete the World Government’s funds.
As various major powers raised their bids, the final price reached one billion Berries.
“One billion five hundred million!” Katakuri raised the price again, looking towards CP0 with a slight smile.
“One billion two hundred million!” CP0’s response remained concise.
This wealthy and determined attitude made all the pirate forces present feel intense pressure.
Charlotte Linlin shook her head slightly at Katakuri, signaling him to stop.
Katakuri understood and remained silent.
“One billion two hundred million Berries, first call!” “One billion two hundred million Berries, second call!” “One billion two hundred million Berries, third call!” “Dong!” The auction gavel fell, its crisp echo reverberating through the hall.
“Sold!” Adam announced, “Congratulations to the World Government for winning this space ring.” Upon successful bidding, the Berries in the machine were instantly deducted.
The first item’s fierce competition completely ignited the auction atmosphere, making everyone even more eager for subsequent items.
“Dong!” Before the afterglow of the first item settled, Adam struck the auction gavel again, drawing everyone’s attention back.
The second display stand rose, a silver-white metallic sphere with a futuristic, technological feel quietly suspended, its surface flowing with a faint energy glow, distinctly different from the ancient mystery of the space ring.
“The second auction item—” Adam’s voice held a subtle allure, “[hundred times gravity room]!” “This item originates from an alternate world called ‘Dragon Ball’ and is the masterpiece of the genius scientist Bulma.” He scanned the room, seeing the astonished and uncertain glints in the eyes of many powerhouses, then slowly explained, “Once activated, it can instantly expand into an independent training space covering ten thousand square meters.” “Its core function is—it can adjust the indoor gravity at will, up to—one hundred times—standard gravity!” “Boom!” If the shock brought by the space ring was about “convenience” and “strategy,” then the gravity room brought a frenzy directly targeting the core of power!
Up to a hundred times gravity!
What a terrifying training environment!
The people present were all top powerhouses; they knew all too well what gravity training meant!
Under gravity far exceeding normal, every action required several, even dozens, of times the effort, having an unimaginable catalytic effect on physical fitness, Haki, and even Devil Fruit ability development!
This was simply a divine artifact tailor-made for top powerhouses to break through bottlenecks and for large factions to mass-produce elites!
Its strategic value far surpassed the first space ring!
“Starting price—800 million Berries!” Adam announced the price, “Each bid increment must not be less than ten million Berries!
Now, begin!” “Eight hundred thirty million!” Akainu spoke almost immediately, his tone firm and decisive.
As an Admiral, he knew too well the overall combat power boost this gravity room could provide to the Marine!
If elites capable of adapting to high gravity could be mass-trained, the Marine’s justice-enforcing power over the sea would undergo a qualitative change!
“Eight hundred fifty million!” Kaido’s roar followed.
He craved greater power and desired to build a stronger Beasts Pirates.
This gravity room was a fatal temptation for him.
“Nine hundred million!” Whitebeard said in a deep voice.
For his sons to grow stronger faster and have greater self-preservation abilities, he was willing to invest.
“Nine hundred twenty million!” Charlotte Linlin’s scream rang out.
Her desire to build a perfect Totto Land and have a stronger family was boundless.
“Nine hundred thirty million!” Red Hair Shanks also joined the competition.
A treasure that could systematically enhance team strength was invaluable.
“One billion!” Doflamingo tried to disrupt, his voice playful, but his eyes deep down were full of longing.
“One billion eighty million!” Kaido raised the price again, his aura overwhelming.
“One billion one hundred million!” Akainu’s face was grim as he held on tight.
The price, like a wild horse, quickly broke through the two billion Berries mark.
Representatives of smaller factions turned pale, shaking their heads and giving up, completely relegated to spectators.
At this moment, these less powerful bidders were filled with endless regret.
“Damn it!
If I had known the items in this auction house were so heaven-defying, I should have gone to the second-floor private box!” Some weaker factions roared internally.
They felt the gazes of the surrounding Four Emperors and Admirals were substantial, suffocating them.
Under everyone’s watchful eyes, they didn’t even have the courage to bid, fearing they would be targeted by those monsters.
They regretted it immensely; if there had been a private box to block scrutiny, they would have dared to take a risk.
But now, like rabbits exposed to a flock of eagles, every breath was careful, and the thought of bidding had long been crushed by the invisible pressure.
Only the voices of the major top factions were clashing in the entire hall.
“Two billion two hundred million!” Charlotte Linlin shouted a new high price, her gaze sweeping towards the other Four Emperors and the Marine.
Red-Haired Shanks, after whispering with Benn Beckman, also shook his head helplessly.
They didn’t have many people to begin with and chose to give up.
At the Marine seats, the atmosphere was extremely tense.
Akainu looked at Staff Officer Tsuru, Aokiji, Kizaru, and Garp, his gaze as firm as a rock: “Everyone, this item’s boost to our Marine’s overall combat power is revolutionary!” “With it, how many elites can we train in the future?
The justice-enforcing power over the sea will be unprecedentedly strong.
I propose that even if we abandon the competition for some subsequent auction items, we must acquire this!” Staff Officer Tsuru pondered for a moment, then nodded heavily: “Agreed!
This item is worth it!” Aokiji sighed: “Ara ara, it seems we’ll have to bleed a lot of money.” Kizaru smirked: “Oh what a terrifying resolve” Garp, uncharacteristically serious, said: “Then let’s do it!” The Marine quickly reached a consensus.
“Two billion five hundred million Berries!” Akainu bid again, directly adding 300 million, his voice firm and decisive, with an unyielding determination!
This price silenced the entire hall.
Even Kaido and Whitebeard showed extremely grave expressions, beginning to seriously consider whether continuing to bid was worth it.
Charlotte Linlin also fell silent for a moment, clearly weighing her options.
“Two billion five hundred million Berries, first call!” Adam calmly announced.
“Two billion five hundred million Berries, second call!” Just as Akainu thought victory was assured and the Marine would acquire this strategic divine artifact.
That cold, arrogant voice, as if from the pinnacle of the world, once again sounded from the CP0 seats, like cold water being splashed: “Three billion Berries, this item belongs to the World Government.” No explanation, no discussion, only an undeniable declaration.