thefictionvixens Chapter 203 "The Rain"
Chapter 203 "The Rain"
Chapter 203 "The Rain"
The future shipping tycoon Umit is now just a moderately well-known smuggler.
He was not the best choice in Bazell's mind.
But now is not the time to be picky. Perhaps we can make plans again when we find the best target in the future.
"That's not your concern. We, the Beasts, are looking for a buyer who can offer a high price."
"We do not accept deposits, only full-price reservations."
Bazel propped his legs up on the corner of the table, pointed at the sea stone, and smiled playfully.
"Whether it's seastone bullets, seastone handcuffs, or custom-made weapons inlaid with seastone, we can make them if you can afford the price."
"But like I said, the full amount of Pele must be paid in advance."
"My estimated price for this piece of sea stone is 2 million Berries, not including the 15% processing fee."
When stating the price, Bazeir inexplicably doubled his previous target price.
"Don't tell me this price is high. Sea stone is in short supply right now, and there are very few craftsmen who can process this kind of ore."
"Like this 70% pure seastone~~"
"Umit, you should know what that means."
Umit reluctantly put the raw sea stone back into the iron box.
"I know that the price of 2 million is a bit high, but considering the current market, the price can actually be increased a bit."
"If you're willing to trust me, Lord Bazel, I could raise the selling price to 2.5 million or even 3 million without hesitation."
3 million?
Bazel secretly clicked his tongue; a professional businessman truly lives up to his reputation.
"That's your business. My target price is 2 million. If you can sell it for a higher price, the extra amount will naturally be your commission."
Upon hearing this, Umit's eyes widened and his breathing suddenly became rapid.
"But I hope you won't ruin our reputation, and I don't want the underworld, the World Government, or any other powerful forces to know the origin of Seastone, do you understand?"
Is it a secret?
Umit smiled bitterly to himself.
This money was indeed not so easy to get.
"But Lord Bazel, you should know that if it were just a small merchant like me selling this kind of thing, it would definitely attract attention."
"That's why I asked you if you dare to eat it. Umit, I guarantee that no other business is as profitable as our Beasts' business."
Seeing Umit's miserable expression, Bazel showed no intention of giving in.
The fact that Seastone originated from Wano Country must be kept secret.
At least that's the case for now.
In the original storyline, when Green Bull attacked Wano Country, he said something like this—
If Kaido were still alive, I would never dare to set foot here!
【Your greatest tragedy is that while Kaido ruled Wano Country, he was also the protector of that country!】
This statement may not only represent the Navy's intentions, but also those of the World Government.
In other words, the Five Elders are worried that Kaido's Conqueror's Haki will break their so-called immortality decades from now.
After all, the elderly Jabba had done just that with his domineering presence.
Only when Kaido, himself, and Loki's aura become powerful enough to influence the Five Elders' power can the true origin of Seastone be revealed to the outside world.
Only by making the Five Elders hesitant to act can we ensure the normal development of the future.
"If anyone dares to steal our goods, you can abandon them to save your life, and we'll handle the rest."
Umit breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.
"If that's the case, I'll take the job!"
"I will promote the information about the custom-made and sold Seastone in the underground world as soon as possible, but I hope that the first order can be cash on delivery."
"This is crucial for building our reputation, so please understand."
"That's no problem."
Bazel lowered his leg and handed over a Den Den Mushi number card.
"Once you have an order, contact Kaido directly. I've already spoken to him, and he'll deliver the Seastone item to your door as soon as it's finished."
"I understand! Thank you so much for your trust, and Captain Kaido's trust in me!"
Standing up, Umit bowed and thanked him.
His face, which was level with the ground, was filled with barely suppressed ecstasy.
This is an opportunity!
An opportunity to rise!
He, Umit, is determined to use this business opportunity to firmly establish himself!
"I'll get ready right away. Don't worry, I definitely won't let you down."
Pushing the box containing the unfinished sea stone to Bazel, Umit bowed again and quickly left the bar.
Less than ten minutes later, the door was pushed open again.
"Oh my god, you've become so powerful, Bazelsan?"
"Stop talking nonsense, you monkey!"
Bazel laughed and tossed out the box containing seastone.
Borsalino tried to transform into an elemental form to dodge, but found that his ability to use it as freely as an arm had vanished.
"What is this?"
Upon opening the box and touching the seastone, Borsalino's legs went weak, and he nearly collapsed to his knees.
"No need for such a grand gesture, my son Borsalino."
Bazel stroked Borsalino's naturally curly hair with a kind expression.
"roll!"
Borsalino slapped Bazel's hand away impatiently, threw away the sea stone, and plopped down in the spot where Umit had just been sitting.
"Where did you get that sea stone, kid?"
Bazel glanced sideways at Borsalino: "Don't tell me you weren't eavesdropping. You're not usually that conservative."
"Oh my gosh~~"
Borsalino smirked, "Such imposing presence, no wonder he's a great pirate, Bazel."
"If you say that again, get back inside."
Bazel's words made Borsalino sit up straight.
"So you called me here because of the Seastone?"
Bazel nodded and then shook his head: "I don't intend to make deals with anyone within the Navy, Borsalino. My only trading partners right now are the two of you."
"As for the rest, let's wait for Dorrag to make contact."
The buzzing Den Den Mushi on the table clicked to connect.
"Who?"
"It's me, Dragon."
Bazel picked up the microphone.
"Wait a minute."
The Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) hangs up.
It rang again a few minutes later.
"Speak quickly, I'm very busy here."
"Be patient, Dorag. Nothing is more important than what I'm about to tell you."
After setting up the anti-eavesdropping Den Den Mushi, Bazel continued, "The monkey is here too. Listen up, both of you. The Beasts Pirates have discovered a large seastone vein in Wano Country."
"The quantity is beyond your imagination, and the artisans of Wano Country also have the ability to process seastone."
My current middleman is Umit, a maritime smuggler. He estimates the price of sea stone to be over 2.5 million. You two can purchase it by contacting him.
"Once I receive payment, I will return the portion of Bailey that you two contributed privately."
The Den Den Mushi's expression grew increasingly shocked: "Wait a minute, Bazel! It's only been a short time since we last contacted each other, where did you find this kind of strategic material?!"
"besides!"
"Does anyone else know that you discovered Seastone? Where are my father, the general, and the marshal?"
Bazeir shook his head in denial.
"I don't plan to report this to them now. Gion and the other madam who is monitoring them don't know about the sea stone yet."
"They are right not to know."
The Den Den Mushi looked serious, and Dragon's voice came out in a deliberately low voice.
"Bazaar, the Marshal must not know about this, at least not now. It's not that I don't trust him."
"What I don't trust is the world government!"
"Under pressure, the Void Master will definitely report this matter to the World Government, and when the Five Elders inquire about the source of the information..."
"No matter how you try to hide it, you'll eventually find a flaw."
"By then, the World Government will definitely send agents to Wano Country, and perhaps the Knights of God will descend upon us immediately!"
"You should know that I once traveled to the Valley of the Gods in the Western Sea by ship, and I personally witnessed the power of the Knights of God and the Five Elders, Satan."
"We don't have the resources to fight them right now, but if necessary—"
Borsalino frowned slightly: "It's not that serious, Dragon. Gion is Tsuru's sworn sister. If we kill her, Tsuru will go berserk."
"————" The Den Den Mushi remained silent.
"I'll handle this," Bazel said at this moment. "I'll persuade Gion, and as for the other person... I'll find a way to deal with him."
The Den Den Mushi let out a long sigh: "Kill that madam, Bazel."
"The matter of Seastone concerns the course of the future great war; the Seastone mines of Wano Country must absolutely not fall into the control of the World Government!"
"If that day ever comes, even if I'm unwilling—"
The Den Den Mushi squinted, its voice growing deeper.
"The only option is to let that island sink to the bottom of the sea!"
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