Donquixote Doflamingo spat in frustration at the price, reluctantly giving up.
Kaido and Charlotte Linlin also fell silent.
The price of 2 billion forced them to seriously consider whether to save their strength for the final showpiece item.
“2.1 billion.” Akainu gritted his teeth and followed up, a vein throbbing on his temple.
“2.3 billion.” Katakuri raised the price again, making a final attempt on behalf of the BIG MOM Pirates.
“2.5 billion.” The CP0 Member’s voice remained calm, as if the astronomical sum in Berries wasn’t a big deal.
At the Marine seating area, Akainu looked at Staff Officer Tsuru, who shook her head slightly and whispered, “Sakazuki, let’s stop here.
We must conserve our funds to deal with potential unforeseen circumstances later.
Since the World Government is determined to get it, let them have it.” Akainu slammed his fist heavily onto the armrest of his chair, making a dull thud, but ultimately, he chose silence.
The Marine forces gave up.
Beasts Pirates Seating Area: King whispered, “Big Brother, the World Government has made its move.
They have vast wealth and are our biggest threat.
They definitely want this Senzu Bean.
Even if we can’t get it, we must raise the price to deplete their funds!” Kaido grinned menacingly: “Uorororo!
Fine!
2.6 billion!” Whitebeard Pirates Seating Area: Marco: “Pops, we don’t have enough money.” Whitebeard laughed heartily: “Kurararara!
It doesn’t matter, let them fight for it!” The same went for Red Hair’s side; due to the limb regeneration pill purchase, their remaining funds were insufficient to continue bidding.
The price surged wildly, driven by the intentional and unintentional bids of various parties, quickly reaching 3 billion Berries!
“3.5 billion Berries.” The CP0 Member’s voice remained cold, carrying an air of undeniable resolve.
This astronomical figure caused a moment of dead silence in the noisy hall.
The air seemed to solidify, leaving only heavy breathing.
Countless gazes swept back and forth between the CP0 Member and that tiny Senzu Bean, weighing the cost of raising the bid against the reluctance of giving up.” Inside the World Government CP0 section Member A: “These pirates are deliberately inflating the price!” Member B: “Damn it!
But this item must be secured.
If Vegapunk can research a method to manufacture it, it will be critically important for the World Government!” Member C: “If our budget keeps going like this, the final showpiece items might…” Member A: “We can’t worry about that right now!
Secure this first!” “3.5 billion Berries, going once!” “3.5 billion Berries, going twice!” “3.5 billion Berries, going three times!
Sold!” “Gong!” “Congratulations to the World Government for winning this Senzu Bean!” The World Government secured another valuable auction item, but the price paid was significantly higher than anticipated.
The CP0 Member completed the transaction expressionlessly, but other factions could feel the cold rage emanating from them.
Clearly, the World Government had paid far more than expected for this Senzu Bean.
Their massive treasury was severely depleted, and their advantage in competing for the subsequent showpiece items was no longer absolute.
By this point in the auction, the atmosphere had become extremely tense.
All factions with remaining resources turned their attention to the final two items.
The final battle was about to begin.
“Gong!” With almost no pause, the sixth auction item was presented.
A piece of purple talisman paper, made of strange material and covered in cinnabar runes that glowed faintly, floated quietly, emitting a profound aura.
“The sixth auction item—” Adam’s gaze swept across the hall, and his voice carried earth-shattering power: “The [curse removal talisman]!
Originating from an alternate world specializing in Laws and Contracts.” His gaze, sharp as lightning, swept over every powerhouse below the stage, especially the Devil Fruit users.
He announced clearly, word by word: “Its function is to completely ‘eliminate curses’.” “As appraised by this establishment, this talisman can sever all negative law restraints, making it immensely significant for Devil Fruit users.” The entire hall was silent, and all ability users held their breath.
“It will completely eliminate the sea’s rejection!
From now on, seawater is no longer forbidden, and Sea Stone loses its suppressive power!” “Boom!” Minds exploded throughout the room!
Countless ability users turned pale with shock!
But this was only the beginning!
Adam paused, then dropped a bomb capable of overthrowing the entire world: “More importantly, it will break the absolute iron rule that ‘one person can only consume one Devil Fruit’!” “Rumble!!!” The entire auction hall instantly exploded like a lit powder keg!
“What?!” “Impossible!
That is absolutely impossible!!” “Dual Devil Fruit users?!” “My God!
This is going to overturn the entire world!!” All faction leaders, whether Admirals, Four Emperors, Shichibukai, or various Underground Emperors, rose up in shock!
Their pupils contracted, and their faces were filled with unprecedented shock and greed!
Seawater nullified!
Sea Stone nullified!
Dual Devil Fruit abilities!
What did this mean?
It meant that if an ability user could obtain a second top-tier Devil Fruit, their combat power would undergo an unimaginable qualitative change!
This was a forbidden power capable of instantly shattering the existing balance of the seas!
Doflamingo’s strings frantically coiled in his palm.
He seemed to envision himself simultaneously controlling the String-String Fruit and another top-tier Devil Fruit, truly standing at the peak of the world!
Terrifying red light burst forth from Kaido’s eyes.
The temptation of a dual Devil Fruit Azure Dragon Form nearly drove him insane!
Charlotte Linlin’s scream pierced the air: “Get it!
We must get it!!” At the Marine seating area, Akainu’s face was ashen, and his fists cracked as he clenched them: “This dangerous power must be controlled by the Marines!
Or completely destroyed!” Staff Officer Tsuru’s forehead was beaded with cold sweat as she rapidly thought of a countermeasure.
“Starting price—1 billion Berries!
Each subsequent bid must not be less than 100 million Berries!” Adam’s voice was decisive: “Start!” “1.2 billion!” Charlotte Linlin was the first to shriek, her voice distorted by extreme excitement.
“1.5 billion!” Akainu roared.
The Marines absolutely could not allow this power to fall into the hands of pirates!
“1.6 billion!” Kaido’s roar was deafening, filled with the madness of absolute determination.
“1.8 billion!” Doflamingo’s voice trembled.
This was the stepping stone to his dream!
The price shot past 2.5 billion instantly, like an out-of-control rocket!
Mid-to-small factions were already dumbfounded and lacked the qualifications even to participate.
“2.7 billion!” Linlin shrieked again, having thrown caution to the wind.
“2.8 billion!” Akainu held fast.
Marineford, after communicating with the World Government, mobilized some reserve funds.
“3 billion!” Kaido was determined to win.
However, at this level, even the Four Emperors and the Marines felt unprecedented pressure.
Previous bidding had already consumed massive amounts of capital.
“Linlin!” Kaido suddenly turned toward the BIG MOM direction, determination flashing in his crimson eyes: “Alliance!
Pool our funds, secure it first, and share the right to use it!” Charlotte Linlin hesitated for only a moment before shrieking her agreement: “Fine!
Kaido!
We share it afterward!” The alliance between the two Four Emperors instantly merged their funds!
“3.5 billion!” Charlotte Linlin announced the new price.