Chapter 140: Transaction in Progress

The Red Line and the Grand Line intersect at a cross, forming two junctions: the first is Reverse Mountain, connecting the Four Seas and the entrance to the Grand Line.

The second is the Holy Land Mary Geoise, which separates the first half of the Grand Line, Paradise, from the second half, the New World.

On the eastern side of Mary Geoise lies the Red Line.

Saint Saint Saiwen casually summoned a dining table and chairs, placing the food and dandelion wine he had prepared beforehand on the table while beckoning the Bear to sit.

"Bear, let's eat while we talk."

The two had originally planned to return directly to Beehive Island, never expecting Saint Saturn to urge them repeatedly to complete the transaction as soon as possible.

Facing such a fool who rushed to be deceived, Saint Saint Saiwen could only satisfy the other party; after all, he was kind-hearted and respected the elderly, unable to bear watching Saint Saturn fret in circles.

Thinking of the seventeen Devil Fruits he was about to harvest, granting him immediate freedom, Saint Saint Saiwen's mood exploded with joy.

The final payment was originally supposed to be sixteen fruits.

However, Saint Saint Saiwen temporarily added one more on the grounds that it had taken half a year, but Saint Saturn didn't even blink, agreeing immediately.

One had to admit, the World Government was truly rich.

Having spent half a year in Elbaf sparring with Loki, Saint Saint Saiwen had not only successfully invited Thor to join the ship but also secured the future crew member Loki.

He had also obtained the true national treasure of Elbaf.

And there was the sponsorship fee of twenty-one Devil Fruits provided by the World Government; such a good thing was rare in a lifetime.

The curve of Saint Saint Saiwen's lips grew increasingly unrestrained.

"Captain, pull it back."

The Bear pointed at his mouth and reminded him, "Pull back the smile; if you want to laugh, wait until we get back."

As a core executive of the Morning Star Pirates, Captain Saint Saint Saiwen did not deliberately conceal his actions from them.

Whether it was the arrogant Shiki, the unsmiling Mihawk, or the Bear and Jin Ni.

This trust warmed their hearts.

"Ahem." Saint Saint Saiwen coughed lightly, his expression on his face quickly switching to deep reluctance and inner conflict, and he guzzled several mouthfuls of wine, frantically hypnotizing himself.

Noah's Ark! I can't bear to part with you! Without you, how will I live in the future!

Noah's Ark! Do not leave me!

About an hour later.

Under the escort of dozens of CP0 agents dressed in white suits, Saint Saturn personally arrived for the transaction.

Seeing the conflict on Barzab's face, Saint Saturn immediately relaxed: the Noah's Ark-shaped Devil Fruit was certainly real.

Otherwise, when had one ever seen Barzab display emotions of reluctance and conflict?

Furthermore, Barzab's willingness to use such an important Devil Fruit to complete the commission indeed showed he kept his promises and had Heart Aims for the World Government, making him worth a great deal of effort to win over.

Saint Saturn said in a deep voice, "Where is the goods?"

Saint Saint Saiwen snorted coldly.

"Money first, goods second."

Saint Saturn waved his hand, and the CP0 agents successively took out twenty boxes, opening them one by one; each box contained a Devil Fruit.

Seeing this, Saint Saint Saiwen controlled his heartbeat and breathing with a blank expression, appearing completely indifferent.

"The final payment is seventeen fruits; the other three..."

Saint Saturn pointed at the Bear beside Saint Saint Saiwen.

"Barzab, as long as you hand over the Vegapunk clan criminal to the World Government, the other three Devil Fruits will be yours."

As the Scientific Defense War God among the Five Elders, Saint Saturn knew the secret of the Vegapunk clan's mixed blood, which is why he decided to try.

If it succeeded, that would be best.

If it failed, it would still plant a nail of doubt in Bartholomew Kuma's heart, with a high probability of him leaving the Morning Star Pirates.

Once Bartholomew Kuma left Barzab's protection, he would inevitably be arrested again and handed over to Vegapunk for experimentation.

Once Vegapunk used Kuma as a benchmark to mass-produce Pacifistas, all rebels resisting the World Government would have to die.

Therefore, no matter how Barzab chose next, it would be extremely beneficial to the World Government.

Hearing this, Saint Saint Saiwen laughed out of sheer anger.

"Ho-ha-ha-ha-ha~"

"My lords of the Five Elders, then how many Devil Fruits do you think I, Barzab, am worth?"

"Hmm?"

Before Saint Saturn could respond, Saint Saint Saiwen already held the Plasma Sword and, in a flash of lightning, slashed all the CP0 agents into eight pieces.

He then stored all twenty Devil Fruits into the System Space, before instantly flashing back to his original position, raising his wine glass to signal Saint Saturn.

"Next time, it will be your turn."

To be honest, it was somewhat surprising that after Imu ruled the world for eight hundred years, he had only gathered such a group of incompetents under his command.

Saint Garling, captain of the God Knights, was beaten into a speed bump by Rocks in God Valley.

The Five Elders were even paper tigers, pierced with a single poke, not even as good as an Admiral of the Marines.

The thick scent of blood made Saint Saturn's forehead sweat profusely, but thinking that the Mythical Zoan Fruit was still not in hand, he could only speak.

"Barzab, you have already received the final payment; I hope you will keep your promise..."

Regarding the other three Devil Fruits taken by Saint Saint Saiwen, Saint Saturn didn't even mention them, pretending they had been fed to slaves by the Celestial Dragons of the Holy Land.

Yes, record it that way upon return.

With so many Celestial Dragons in the Holy Land, wasting a few Devil Fruits was very reasonable; even Lord Imu would find no fault with it.

Saint Saint Saiwen casually took out a wooden box but did not hand it directly to Saint Saturn; instead, he opened the box and gazed at the Mythical Zoan Noah's Ark-shaped fruit inside.

Seeing this, Saint Saturn's heart skipped a beat.

It's bad; did Barzab prepare to renege? He really shouldn't have rashly spoken to test him just now.

A solution must be found as soon as possible.

In fact, the other Five Elders were nearby, but Saint Saturn had no confidence in defeating Barzab Saint Saint Saiwen; judging by the speed at which the opponent just acted, he was clearly no less than Borsalino.

"To express my apology."

"If you plan to establish a nation in the future, you may become a World Government member state at any time, and the Heavenly Tribute will never be levied upon you."

Only then did Saint Saint Saiwen stuff the Devil Fruit into the box and toss it together toward Saint Saturn.

"Pleasant cooperation."

He had originally only intended to act more thoroughly, but he never expected such an unexpected gain: a World Government member state, and the Heavenly Tribute never to be levied.

Let's deal with it after taking down Wano Country.

Calculating the time, Kaido should be moving soon.

Saint Saturn took the wooden box, examined it repeatedly, confirmed it matched the information provided by Harald, and let out a long sigh of relief.

My Lord Im, I have not let you down!

The number-two decision-maker of the World Government; I, Saint Saturn, have performed exceptionally well.

"Pleasant cooperation. Farewell."

Watching Saint Saturn leave with the box, Saint Saint Saiwen quickly stored the tables and chairs into his System Space.

"Big Bear, let us return quickly."

With a full twenty Devil Fruits obtained, Saint Saint Saiwen's face twisted as he held back, truly on the verge of losing control and bursting into laughter.

Big Bear used both hands, one slapping Saint Saint Saiwen and the other slapping himself, and both vanished almost simultaneously.

Upon returning to Beehive Island, Saint Saint Saiwen shot straight into the sky, reaching ten thousand meters altitude in the blink of an eye, and clutched his stomach, laughing uncontrollably.

"We've struck it rich; this time we've truly struck it rich."