The black smoke has dispersed and the scene is in chaos.
Gangster Becky, surrounded by a gang of goons, holds a half-eaten Devil Fruit in her hand.
His facial features were slightly distorted because of the indescribable smell.
In front of his feet lay a middle-aged man who had been shot several times.
"Becky!"
The middle-aged man raised his head with difficulty, glared at Becky, and said, "A guy like you who made his fortune by bootlegging..."
Becky swallowed the other half of the Devil Fruit while looking at the middle-aged man coldly.
Chapter 35 The rising star
"A guy like me who made his fortune by moonshining?"
Becky swallowed the other half of the Devil Fruit and looked at the middle-aged man with contempt.
"Seamo, with your narrow vision, it's not unjust for Cole's family to be ruined in your hands."
After saying that, Becky stretched out her right hand toward her side.
Behind him, a subordinate in a black suit handed a white napkin to Becky's hand at the right moment.
Becky picked up the napkin and wiped her mouth.
For the next month, I probably won’t be able to forget this indescribably disgusting smell.
Tonight, I almost risked my life for this thing called Devil Fruit.
I just hope that the so-called ability is worth the risk tonight.
However, in terms of results, even if the ability is not satisfactory, being able to take down two competitors is enough to celebrate by firing hundreds of shots.
Seamo, the boss of the Colo family, one of the five major underground gangs, wanted to struggle to get up, but he couldn't do it.
Blood flowed from the wound, slowly taking away his strength.
Even if he could still speak, he couldn't refute Becky's words, he could only show resentment and unwillingness.
The accumulation over the past twenty years was no match for the booming bootlegging business.
If you really miss one move, you will lose everything.
"As long as you go the right way, even the cheapest wine can be worth gold."
Feeling the unwillingness and resentment from Seamus, Becky continued to trample on Seamus' only dignity as a winner.
"And for an old stubborn like you who is imprisoned in the past, it's only a matter of time before he quits."
Becky dropped the napkin and turned to leave.
"Only by advancing with the times can we go faster and further. Do you understand now? The lost dog of the Khloe family."
The white napkin slowly fell on Seamus' head, blocking his last hateful look at Becky.
Becky's men took a step forward, aiming their guns at Seamus.
Bang bang...!
The gunshots suddenly sounded like rain.
"You lost in disgrace, but I can give you a decent death."
Listening to the intensive gunshots behind her, Becky looked grim.
There were still many customers left in the messy auction venue.
Most of the guests were escorted to safety by armed teams from the auction house at the first sign of the commotion.
But no matter where you are, there are always people who like to watch the fun.
The famous Devil Sheriff Lafayette is.
So did Kidd and Kira, who wanted to buy a gun.
This is especially true for Sol, who has already received fifty industrial and property quick knives.
As for Arthur, he didn't want to wade into troubled waters, but was forced by Thor to stay as his companion.
He watched Becky eat the devil fruit he dreamed of, and he felt nothing but envy in his heart.
It's not that I didn't think about robbing him, but that was just looking for death.
The corpses all over the ground are proof.
Capone Becky...
So cruel!
I witnessed with my own eyes Bekin's method of using himself as bait to kill two competitors.
Arthur could only sigh from the bottom of his heart at how ferocious Becky was.
On the side, Thor watched the aura-filled Becky leave the auction house, and said seriously: "It is said that Devil Fruits taste worse than shit."
Arthur glanced at Thor and thought, even if it tastes worse than shit, as long as he can get Devil Fruit, what if he eats a ton
“But really just one bite is all it takes.”
Thor touched the long knife in his hand and smiled: "I wanted to give him a friendly reminder, but there was no suitable time."
“…”
The corners of Arthur's mouth twitched.
Thor first glanced at Kidd who was present, then looked at the door of the venue and said: "After watching the fun, it's time to go home."
With that said, he walked straight towards the door.
What surprised Saul most tonight was not only the heroic temperament displayed by Becky, but also the new faces like Lafayette who should not be underestimated.
As for a familiar guy like Kidd, he was also Sol's favorite rising star at the beginning.
But now...
A figure appeared in his mind.
Thor smiled, holding a fifty-gang sharp knife in his hand, and left the auction under the watchful eyes of Kidd and others.
At the scene, people such as Lafayette had no reason to stay and left one after another.
Kira looked at the satisfied captain beside him and said, "Kid, it's time to go."
Kidd nodded, his right hand gently stroking a short knife and a short gun hanging on his waist.
This is the weapon he bought tonight, and the quality is quite good.
Although it is far inferior to Keanu's gun, I can use it for the time being and I can always find something better when I go to sea later.
He looked at the last few figures leaving the field.
Not only did he watch a good show tonight, but he finally saw many colleagues who deserved attention.
"it's time… "
He grinned high and strode toward the door.
Staff recruitment.
Voyage ship.
In this place, as long as you have money, you can prepare for anything.
… … …
The top floor of the auction house.
Ralph, the owner of the auction house, who was still dressed in a crimson suit, stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window with his hands behind his hands, looking down at the Mad Hatter Town, where the lights were like flowing lights.
Listening to his subordinate's brief but comprehensive report, Ralph's eyes were still filled with darkness that showed no emotion at all.
It's so dark that you can't see humanity, and it's as deep as an abyss.
After his subordinate's report was over, Ralph raised his head and looked at the [Wall Mountain] standing in the distance under the moonlight.
Compared to the commotion tonight, the other side of the mountain was what he cared about.
"Is there anything going on at the factory?"
"Business as usual."
"Go down."
Ralph nodded.
The subordinate left quietly.
Ralph was alone in the room.
He stared at [Wall Mountain] quietly and remained silent for a long time.
… … …
pier.
Haku stood on the edge of the deck, looking at the two people accompanying him in the night, with a slightly relaxed expression.
Sabo and Clara made it back to the ship.
"I got it, the layout map behind the wall."
Clara raised the drawing in her hand towards Haku.
"Well done, Korla."
Haku smiled slightly.
The task has been completed, so there is no need to call her by an alias, but instead call Kerla by her real name.
"Not only did they get the terrain map, but Saab also found out the approximate strength of the troops and the number of slaves in the factory."
Kerra glanced at Sabo, who was rarely silent.
"Sabo, what's wrong with you? You've been acting weird since just now."
"Ah, it's okay."
Sabo looked up and smiled.
"I'm just wondering whether it is necessary to leave one person behind before the operation begins."
"You want to stay?"
Kirla immediately read Sabo's mind and looked surprised.
Haku directly objected: "That's not necessary."
Before Saab could speak, Kerra, who knew Saab's action patterns well, asked again: "Why?"
Sabo scratched his head and said seriously: "I met a person wearing a mask tonight. There is a high probability that he is the navy lurking in the town, so he may have a lot of earlier and more practical information."
"Huh?"
Kella immediately thought of the figure who fired the gun to save the fish-man slave.
"Is he carrying a flintlock spear?"
When Sabo heard this, he looked at Kella in surprise.
Kerla then briefly described Mod's costume and the incident of Mod's shooting to save the fishman.
After listening to Kella's narration.
Sabo was slightly stunned.
As a fishman, Haku said solemnly: "There is such a navy in this place..."
"That, it hasn't been confirmed yet."
… … …
When Thor returned to the weapons store, he immediately smelled the aroma of food.
Following the aroma, I came to the kitchen and immediately saw Maude and Sunny eating noodles.
"Oh, you've even prepared my share."