The Strongest Lunarian in One Piece

"Hmm?"

"What's that... an owl?"

Two days later, atop the Red Line at Mary Geoise—the sacred land of the World Government—a massive owl flapped its wings and approached, carrying a figure on its back. Its presence immediately caught the attention of the stationed Marines and CPO agents, who raised their weapons and stood on high alert.

"Relax, I'm here as a representative of the Fallen Angel Pirates to negotiate," said an ordinary-looking man as he jumped down from the owl, smiling.

"What!?"

"Damn pirates..."

"Negotiations? How arrogant!"

The Marines, CPO agents, and guards in the sacred land all reacted with alarm. They glared at the man with hostility and immediately reported the situation.

Soon, the Five Elders, after receiving the report, authorized the CPO to handle the negotiations. They would monitor the entire process.

Inside an opulent conference hall, the CPO officer leading the talks sat across from the member of the Fallen Angel Pirates.

"Speak. What are the demands of your Fallen Angel Pirates to release the abducted World Nobles?" the officer asked.

Behind him stood two masked and sharply dressed senior CPO agents, their postures radiating vigilance.

"It's simple," the pirate said with a grin. "For each Celestial Dragon, we demand three Devil Fruits, plus two billion berries in ransom..."

"And we'll only accept gold—not your printed paper currency."

"What!?"

"Ridiculous! This is outright extortion!"

One of the CPO agents turned pale, his expression contorted with disbelief.

The demands were outrageous. Even if they emptied the World Government's treasury, they couldn't gather that many Devil Fruits.

And while two billion berries might seem modest compared to the value of a Celestial Dragon, when multiplied across more than 200 captives, the sum became astronomical.

Moreover, the demand for gold instead of paper currency was a clear attempt to hoard reserves for creating their own currency in the Totto Land Kingdom.

Meanwhile, in the Chamber of Authority, the Five Elders listened in on the negotiations through a Den Den Mushi, their expressions dark and grim.

With over 200 Celestial Dragons abducted, this matter was far too critical to leave entirely in the hands of the CPO.

"Well, if you think about it..." Back in the negotiation hall, the pirate representative smiled, his tone unchanging as he retorted, "Aren't we already robbing you?"

"You..."

Several CPO agents glared at him, their faces dark with anger, their fists clenched in frustration.

The pirate's arrogance was infuriating, his demeanor one of complete confidence.

"Such demands are utterly unacceptable," the lead CPO officer said coldly, rejecting the terms outright. "Even if we emptied the World Government's coffers, we couldn't come up with that many Devil Fruits.

"At most, we can offer one billion berries per Celestial Dragon. As for Devil Fruits, that's out of the question. The number your Fallen Angel Pirates have already extorted is more than enough!"

"One billion berries? Is that all the so-called World Nobles are worth?"

Seeing this, the Fallen Angel Pirates member shrugged nonchalantly. "If the World Government refuses to show sincerity, don't blame us for taking... drastic measures."

He locked eyes with the CPO officer in front of him, his tone full of amusement. "I imagine even if we sold you off at a black market auction, you'd fetch more than a billion berries, wouldn't you?"

His grin turned sinister. "Especially considering how many people on these seas harbor hatred for the Celestial Dragons."

At this, his voice dropped, carrying a chilling undertone. "I'm certain there would be no shortage of wealthy buyers eager to bid on Celestial Dragon nobles. Most might not dare to act against them openly, fearing the World Government's wrath... but an anonymous auction? Where we do the dirty work for them? That's another story entirely."

"Bang!"

"You bastard! Are you threatening the World Government?"

The CPO officer slammed his fist on the table, his eyes blazing with fury. He glared daggers at the pirate, grinding his teeth as he growled, "The might of the World Government is beyond the comprehension of filthy pirates like you! Don't think you can corner us with cheap tricks and petty schemes!

"If you truly provoke us to the brink, once the powers above decide those Celestial Dragons are expendable, it will mark the end of the Fallen Angel Pirates!"

The CPO officer's words dripped with venom, but his unease was palpable. He knew the lengths to which these pirates would go.

If they spread rumors promising to execute Celestial Dragons in exchange for bounties, the seas' downtrodden masses, long tormented by these so-called nobles, might jump at the chance to contribute.

Even kings, resentful of paying the Heavenly Tribute that drained their coffers, might secretly fund such actions.

"Damn it..."

"These lawless bastards!"

"They have no reverence for the 'gods'!"

Through the Den Den Mushi, the Five Elders listened to the pirate's bold threats. Their faces were stormy with rage.

The audacity of this blatant provocation was infuriating.

It wasn't merely the fate of 200 captured Celestial Dragons at stake.

If word got out that the Fallen Angel Pirates were auctioning off the lives of World Nobles, the sacred image of the "Celestial Dragons"—carefully cultivated over centuries—would crumble.

The fear and reverence for the World Government and its nobles would evaporate.

The seas would descend into chaos as countless emboldened rogues and revolutionaries emerged to challenge their authority.

"We know very well the depths of the World Government's strength," the pirate retorted with a casual smile. "And yes, we know you could destroy the Totto Land Kingdom in an instant.

"But don't think for a second that we haven't prepared for that eventuality."

He glanced at his watch before looking out the window, shrouded in clouds and mist.

Still smiling, he pointed outside. "Oh, right. El-sama also asked me to deliver a... gift. I hope you'll find it acceptable."

"What?"

"A gift?"

"What are you talking about?"

The CPO officer's expression twisted in confusion, but a sinking feeling began to grow in his gut.

In the Chamber of Authority, the Five Elders exchanged uneasy glances.

"A gift?" they muttered to themselves, dreading what it might entail.

"Five Elders!"

Their fears were realized moments later as a servant rushed into the chamber, panic etched across his face.

He knelt and shouted, "A massive boulder is hurtling toward the Holy Land at incredible speed!"

"A massive boulder?"

"It's just a rock. Why are you so panicked?"

The Elders frowned, irritation lacing their voices as they reprimanded the servant.

The servant trembled. "No, my lords, it's not just any rock! According to the CP report, the boulder's estimated diameter exceeds ten kilometers! If it lands, it could completely crush the entire Pangaea Castle!"

"What!?"

"A diameter of ten kilometers!?"

The Five Elders sprang to their feet, their faces pale with shock.

This could only be the "gift" the pirate representative had mentioned.

As realization dawned, their expressions darkened with both fury and disbelief.

"That damned Fallen Angel El..."

"He dares throw something like this at us? Is he trying to threaten the World Government?"

"That insolent Lunarian brat!"

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