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"Saki, you're quite clever."
Dimon offered a compliment.
Crocodile, however, was not so optimistic and considered all aspects.
"Brother, there are actually risks here. If the pirates gather together and try to take it, we will be in big trouble."
"Secondly, it is uncertain whether the Navy will take action once this news spreads."
To this, Dimon simply smiled and said, "It's nothing, just a minor problem. Let's leave here first."
Crocodile nodded, lowered the sails, and then took the helm to steer the ship.
This is a Caravelle sailing ship, with a frame structure and triangular sails. It does not fly a pirate flag and is not a large ship, probably about the same size as the Going Merry, which will be used by Straw Hat Luffy in the future.
Dimon went into the cabin and took out the five Devil Fruits he had just acquired.
Four of them came from trades with Whitebeard, and the other was stolen.
"This Devil Fruit isn't listed in the encyclopedia; maybe it's a powerful one?"
The illustrations that Dimon obtained were only incomplete, so it was not surprising that he occasionally encountered fruits that were not recorded.
He immediately devoured it.
[Consuming a Devil Fruit grants 400 Devil Points.]
"Only 400, not very strong. It's probably a decent Paramecia-type or an Ancient type."
Without hesitation, it continued to devour the remaining four.
[Demon Points]: 1000 → 2100
Five fruits yielded a total of 1100 points. After deducting the cost of a bottle of Immortality Wine, the net profit was 1000 points.
"To unlock the next skill, 4000 points are needed. Holding an Immortal Wine Trade Fair should be enough!"
Where should it be held?
The Paradise Sea in the first half of the Grand Line is the main area of operation for the Navy. It is not a suitable place, as it is easy to attract a large number of Navy forces to encircle and suppress them.
Dumon wasn't afraid of the navy, but he didn't want to be disrupted.
In the New World, the naval forces are relatively weak, and Beehive Island is a pirate paradise.
Therefore, Beehive Island is a good location to hold trade fairs.
Since Wang Zhi was killed by him, he could materialize Wang Zhi and control him to hold a trade fair.
Just then, Crocodile walked in.
Dimon immediately asked, "How's your intelligence organization coming along?"
"Big brother, I created a secret company called 'Baroque Works' as an external organization for the [New Era]."
Crocodile poured Dimon a glass of wine and respectfully handed it to him.
"On the surface, they work as bounty hunters, but in secret they operate as an intelligence organization with a current membership of one hundred."
It's only been about six months since the execution, this work efficiency is really impressive.
“You’re a natural for this!” Dimon couldn’t help but laugh. “By the way, do you have Morgans’ contact information?”
Upon hearing this, Crocodile's heart stirred, and he probably guessed what Damon was going to do. He immediately took out a Den Den Mushi.
"Big brother, what's Morgan's contact information...?"
Dimon dialed the number he provided.
Puff puff puff~ Puff puff puff~
After a short while, Nenba was connected, and a smug voice came through the Den Den Mushi's mouth.
"Hello, hello, this is World Economic News Agency, I'm Morgans, what news material do you need to provide?"
"I am Dimon."
On the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Morgans was clearly taken aback, and even her tone changed, becoming extremely eager.
"So you're a big shot! I'm flattered. The renowned brewer, your conversation with Roger has doubled our newspaper's sales!"
"I really want to meet you in person and award you a medal of honor, oh yes, Roger's medal, you guys are really awesome!"
Dimon ignored his ramblings and calmly spoke:
"There's some big news that you'll be interested in."
"All ears."
"I will be holding a trade fair for the Elixir of Immortality among pirates on Beehive Island. All those who possess Devil Fruits are welcome to come and trade."
Morgans was shocked once again.
His mind raced as he considered how much benefit this news would bring him.
Newspapers will definitely be sold out!
The allure of immortality is irresistible!
However, at the same time, many people will break the rules, and even the navy will not remain silent.
That could easily turn into a massive free-for-all!
But this had nothing to do with him, Morgans laughed shrilly:
"Mr. Dimon, do you want me to publish this shocking news in the World Economic Journal?"
"That's right, it will be in a month."
"As you wish!"
Morgans exclaimed excitedly, "I'll make sure you see it on the news tomorrow; this news will spread to every corner of the world!"
After hanging up the call, Dimon put the microphone back on the Den Den Mushi.
He turned to look at Crocodile:
"Speaking of which, where is this place?"
He was teleported here, and he had no idea which corner of the world he was in.
Crocodile replied, "Brother, this is near the entrance to the New World."
As expected, the World Journal published news about the Elixir of Immortality trade fair, and the news instantly ignited the seas, plunging countless pirates into a frenzy.
Everyone shares the same goal: to reach the Hive and obtain the Elixir of Immortality!
"Captain, we don't have any Devil Fruits."
"Are you an idiot? We don't have it, but others will!" a pirate captain shouted excitedly. "If pirates want something, they should just rob it!"
"Let's go, destination: Beehive Island!"
Similar scenes are unfolding among different pirate crews.
It wasn't just pirates; some kings from certain countries also secretly sent their armies there, hoping to obtain a bottle of the Elixir of Immortality.
Even more surprisingly, the king himself got involved!
Such information obviously could not be kept from the world government.
To be precise, there was no intention to hide it from the beginning.
The news published in the newspaper was public information to the whole world, and the Five Elders naturally obtained the information.
After listening to CP0's report, the five world's most powerful figures exchanged glances.
"Dimon will appear on Beehive Island; this is our chance to capture him!"
"No... As long as the other party has the ability to teleport, it's impossible to catch him using ordinary methods."
"Moreover, the trade will attract countless pirates, and facing such a large enemy at the same time is unwise!"
"But we need to find a way to get our hands on the Elixir of Immortality!"
"Send someone to trade the Devil Fruit, but don't use the government's name!"
Chapter 104 Heroes Arrive, Heroes Abound
"Mom, the winemaker Dimon is going to hold an Immortal Wine Trade Fair on Beehive Island."
Charlotte Brûlée hurried into the Queen's Chambers with a newspaper in her hand.
"Trade fair?"
Charlotte Linlin took the newspaper from her daughter, glanced at it, and immediately laughed.
"The Hive? How nostalgic. It's been so many years, I kind of miss that guy."
Although she is now a mother of more than forty children, she still can't forget Dimon and really wants to have a child with him.
No, one isn't enough, it's best to have a bunch!
Unfortunately, that guy wasn't willing.
"One more month... Brulee, get the rest of the family to speed up the collection of Devil Fruits. I'll personally go and exchange them for wine!"
"Yes, Mom."
The Grand Line, in some airspace.
The seven floating islands are breathtakingly beautiful, like a fairyland.
Six of them surround the central main island like stars around the moon.
Exquisite waterfalls cascade down from all four sides of the main island, like transparent curtains hanging along the island's edges.
At this moment, inside a castle-like building in the center of the main island.
A member of the Flying Pirates hurriedly approached Golden Lion and presented him with today's newspaper.
"Admiral, a major event is about to occur on Beehive Island!"
Golden Lion snatched the newspaper, glanced at it, and then grinned.
"Hehehe, the Elixir of Immortality trade fair? Looks interesting, I have to go and join the fun!"
He had no interest in the elixir of immortality.
Having already become immortal, the elixir of immortality was merely a delicious drink to him; drinking more of it would have no effect.
As for creating immortal subordinates... Golden Lion disdains it.
He can recruit a lot of subordinates if he wants; his flying pirate crew lacks quality, not size.
He had previously rescued the Roger Pirates and extended an invitation to Rayleigh and the others, but they declined.
Out of respect for Roger, he didn't make things difficult for Rayleigh and the others, and let them leave.
Of course, that's just polite talk; in reality, there's no benefit in fighting.
"Think about it from another angle, Beehive Island will be full of pirates by then..."
"I'll steal ten or eight Devil Fruits, then trade them for alcohol with Dimon, using that as leverage to recruit powerful individuals!"
The golden lion's eyes flashed.
The Grand Line, the Sea of Paradise.
A small, lone boat drifts on the sea.
The man was dressed in a bright red suit and a red cloak, holding an umbrella in one hand to shield himself from the sun and a newspaper in the other.
"What an annoying sun."
After finishing the newspaper, Count Red looked up at the sky. The midday sun was scorching, and he didn't like this kind of intense heat.
"And those annoying warships..."
Turning to look at the sea behind him, he saw several warships approaching.
As an anomaly born with the ability to awaken Observation Haki, Red Earl possesses extraordinary Observation Haki.
He doesn't need to activate it deliberately; his Observation Haki is so strong that it's constantly being released.
It can even read other people's thoughts!