One Piece: Groudon the Beasts

Chapter 119 Special Price: 50 billion Berries!
The clouds churned, and rain poured down on the earth.

The fire caused by the volcanic eruption was gradually extinguished by heavy rain.

The arena, the ring.

"That was a really fun fight!"

Goode sat cross-legged next to Katakuri and stretched out a big yawn.

Katakuri's eyes darted around, glancing at Goode beside him.

In the final moment, his slicing rice cake hit Goode, while Goode's hand chop struck the ground beside him.

If he were hit by such an attack, he would surely die.

Why hold back?

"It was just a fight, it's not that serious."

Goode scratched his bleeding head.

He was hit by Katakuri's ultimate attack and his head is still a little dizzy. Fortunately, he has a helmet in his beast form.

Hey!
Of all its shells, its head is the hardest.

"Besides, I'm already sure I'll win, so what's wrong with letting you win a little?"

"And another thing, if you go head-to-head with me, aren't you just asking for trouble? If you keep maintaining your ability to foresee the future, I really don't have any good solutions."

"Of course, even if that's the case, I'll still be the winner in the end, hahaha, because I'm just a little bit better than you, hey, just a little bit!"

"."

Katakuri's face turned black.

This guy, can't he see the atmosphere?

"Your younger siblings are here."

Ministers from all nations are rushing here.

Goode stood up and waved his hand.

"Let's have a drink when you're better."

"it is good."

Katakuri looked up at the sky.

He lost.

The perfect older brother image that he had always tried so hard to maintain in front of his younger siblings completely collapsed at this moment.

What perfect man? What man whose back never touches the ground?

It's all a lie.

He just wanted to protect his younger siblings.

"Brother Katakuri!"

"Quickly, bring the first-aid kit!"

"Damn the Cataclysmic Disaster, Good!"

Everyone anxiously treated Katakuri.

Katakuri felt bitter.

"I'm sorry, I lost."

"."

The ministers exchanged furtive glances.

Nobody wanted to talk.

I want to offer comfort, but I don't know how to start.

They were indeed finding it hard to accept that Katakuri's brother had been defeated, but they had witnessed the ferocity of the battle.

My brother has already given it his all.

They were too busy feeling sorry for their brother to criticize him.

Let's shift our firepower!
"That damn geological disaster is definitely just putting on a brave face!"

"He must be too weak to walk!"

"They might collapse right now!"

"Next time we fight, the winner will definitely be Katakuri-nii!"

Katakuri's face turned black.

If you can’t speak, don’t speak!
That guy is a worthy opponent!

The Central Fighting Tournament has officially concluded, but there were very few witnesses, and only the major factions knew the final outcome.

The event, which should have been widely publicized, was eerily quiet, with even the newspapers publishing very little information about it.

Several days flew by.

The Groudon docks at the port.

"Ku-chan!"

Runti and Page rushed to Goode, their eyes filled with admiration; they had already heard the results of the final.

Defeating Katakuri was a major news story that shocked the world; even Kaido, the leader, was so shocked that he drank several barrels of sake to celebrate.

Unfortunately, for some reason, the results of the match were not published in the newspapers, which made them very angry.

That damned Morgans must have taken money from the World Government and the World Kingdom. Everyone knows that guy is a money-grubbing miser.

Goode looked at the siblings in surprise.

"How come you're here so quickly?"

"We rushed over here as soon as we returned to Wano Country."

Runti proudly puffed out her chest. She even reported her work through Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter), but unfortunately, she was still a few days late.

Goode nodded.

It's good that the two of them came early. Without a boat, he couldn't leave. If he had to walk, it would have taken him forever to get home.

The siblings then noticed the two people next to Goode. They recognized Caesar and the others, but they had never seen the other girl before.

Runti stared at Qika.

"Gu-chan, who is this girl?" "She's Chikara, a new employee I hired a few days ago."

Goode gave a brief introduction.

"Come on, let's go to the banquet."

"Attending a banquet?"

The siblings exchanged a glance.

Three days later, the chaotic situation on the island finally stabilized, and all parties began to make plans. There were more than a dozen invitations to drink with Goode.

We didn't go too far; the place where he was invited for drinks was right at the port.

Or rather, a ship.

Mother, Queen, Anthem!
The gangway had been lowered and a red carpet laid out, and on both sides were numerous chess piece soldiers holding flags.

"Welcome, Lord Goode!"

The scale was enormous.

Goode led a few people onto the ship, and under the minister's guidance, they soon arrived at the open-air banquet hall on the top floor of the ship.

Like a fairytale world, the banquet hall was decorated in a dreamlike style, with candies and delicious snacks everywhere.

The ministers were all present.

Upon seeing Goode's arrival, everyone suppressed their indignation, because this banquet was hosted by Katakuri's brother.

"Caesar, come with me. The rest of you can find a seat and have a drink."

Good gave an order and led Caesar to the main table.

There were only three seats at the main table. Katakuri had already taken his seat, and Goode pulled up a chair and sat down as well. There was one last seat left empty.

"Fufufufu~~"

Soon, Doflamingo appeared.

The theme of this banquet is Caesar!

"joker!"

When Caesar saw Doflamingo, he was so moved that he almost cried. If he had known things would turn out this way, he would never have gone to the entertainment district.

Unfortunately, Doflamingo didn't even glance at him.

The three of them sat down and, without prior arrangement, put their legs up on the table, each looking at others with sidelong glances, acting all high and mighty.

You can lose a fight, but you can't lose your aura.

Goode solemnly reminded Katakuri: "Let's make this clear first, we can talk things out slowly, don't use your precognitive abilities!"

"."

Katakuri nodded silently.

Ha, he used it secretly.

"Then let's get started."

Goode nodded in satisfaction and picked up the wine.

"Have a drink first!"

"it is good."

After a glass of wine, the atmosphere finally started to resemble a banquet.

"Let's talk first."

Good looked at Katakuri and pointed to Caesar beside him.

"The friction between us is all because of this guy, and we have to rely on him to solve the problems."

"."

Katakuri nodded.

Regardless, his mother's orders had to be carried out. He had lost to Goode and couldn't forcibly take Caesar away, so now he could only negotiate.

Good smiled slightly: "Katakuri, Caesar is mine now. If you want to take him back to Whole Cake Island, that's not impossible."

"What conditions?"

Katakuri spoke calmly.

He knew very well that the other party would not easily hand over Caesar to him, otherwise things wouldn't have escalated to this point.

Caesar was a little confused.

Lord Goode is going to hand him over to the Kingdom of Ten Thousand?
What's going on!

"It's less about conditions and more about this collaboration," Goode said with a smile. "I can rent Caesar to you!"

"rent?!"

Katakuri was taken aback.

"Yes, it's for rent."

Goode chuckled.

Land can be rented, and houses can be rented.

You can rent Caesar's too!
He's short of money!
"Katakuri, Caesar is one of the world's best scientists, and he was Vegapunk's colleague, working with him for many years!"

"His scientific research capabilities are evident to all!"

“I don’t know what your Kingdom wants from him, but it should be related to scientific research. I can rent Caesar’s next research project to you.”

"Considering Caesar's net worth of 300 million, plus the fact that research usually takes several years, this is not a good calculation."

"How about this, I'll give you a discounted price!"

Goode stretched out his palm, fingers spread wide.

"50 billion Baileys!"

"For just 50 billion Berries, I'll lease Caesar's next research project to you. Isn't that a great deal?"

"."

Katakuri stared in disbelief, then crushed the wine glass in his hand with a "crack".

(End of this chapter)