Tesoro's face was grim as he quickly strode forward.
Baccarat and other subordinates followed behind him, wondering why their boss was so tense.
Soon, the group arrived at the largest stage on Gran Tesoro, the place where Tesoro used to perform.
"It's Uchiha Tamahiko, that god!"
Carina covered her mouth in surprise, but still spoke out.
Currently, Uchiha Tamahiko is treated as a god by the New Government, which was also a publicity request from Uchiha Tamahiko; he only wanted a title, not wealth or resources.
This request, of course, no one in the New World and South Sea dared to object to. The Revolutionary Army in North Sea hesitated repeatedly before choosing to publicize it this way, though on a very small scale, but the fact that Uchiha Tamahiko is a god still spread.
Many people believed Uchiha Tamahiko was more like a god than the Celestial Dragons.
"Long time no see, Tesoro!"
Doflamingo showed a fake smile as he looked at Tesoro.
The last time they met, he was being hunted by the World Government and Big Mom, and he was forced to ask this guy for help to intercede. The humiliation he suffered then was still vivid in his memory.
But now, he is almost one of the top five power holders in this New Government. Although many things he couldn't do before are now possible, the power he wields has also grown. His weapons supply has indeed begun to serve the government, but it's the New Government.
He felt that as long as he didn't make mistakes, he seemed capable of rising to a position like the Gorosei.
"Doflamingo, and Uchiha Tamahiko, welcome to Gran Tesoro. I have already arranged a welcoming banquet, which can begin now."
Tesoro put away his dark expression from earlier and welcomed them with great cordiality.
At this moment, the person Tesoro least wanted to see was naturally Uchiha Tamahiko. He had good relations with the World Government and could tempt and control them with money.
But Uchiha Tamahiko was truly difficult for him to fathom. At the same time, the establishment of the New Government proved that this person had great ambition and was definitely not a waste like the Celestial Dragons, who could be controlled by money at will.
Moreover, the New Government's persecution of nobles and royalty was severe; unless they voluntarily gave up, any slight resistance would basically mean losing all their family wealth, and potentially ruin their families. It could be said that the guests on his ship feared Uchiha Tamahiko's New Government the most, and its appearance now had a huge impact on him.
However, he also dared not turn hostile, because he couldn't afford to offend them.
Uchiha Tamahiko nodded, and then the group directly boarded the gambling ship's unique power vehicle, which was animal-driven.
They quickly arrived at the banquet hall, which was indeed very luxurious. Expensive food almost covered a large table, and many alluring women were around. However, Uchiha Tamahiko merely glanced at them and paid no further attention; he was a true gentleman.
Baccarat and Carina, the most popular receptionist and singer on Gran Tesoro, accompanied Uchiha Tamahiko, pouring him wine, setting out cutlery, and performing other duties of a server.
Tesoro, on his part, wore a smiling face, as if he was extremely delighted by the guest's arrival, while the surrounding women danced gracefully.
"You know what I mean by coming to you, right?"
Uchiha Tamahiko ignored the two women beside him and directly asked Gran Tesoro.
Tesoro's face stiffened, and he quickly turned his gaze towards Doflamingo, but Doflamingo quietly cut meat and ate heartily.
In recent days, he had been working overtime and hadn't had such good beef in a long time.
Seeing his old friend didn't react, Tesoro could only brace himself and reply to Uchiha Tamahiko: "I'm not quite sure."
"Then I'll be direct. I'm here for your money, understand!"
Uchiha Tamahiko said directly.
At the same time, he picked up the red wine Carina had poured and took a sip.
"How much money is needed to help you!"
Tesoro hadn't expected Uchiha Tamahiko to be so direct, completely lacking the subtle way Celestial Dragons asked for money, because Celestial Dragons still cared about their image. But this one...
However, he was prepared to bleed, so he feigned a moment of hesitation before asking directly.
"Of course, all of it."
Uchiha Tamahiko drained the delicious red wine in one gulp, then looked directly at Tesoro and said.
"You're not joking, are you? If we give you everything, how can we continue to operate?"
"Moreover, Gran Tesoro has not violated the New Government's regulations; it is just an independent gambling ship. We can provide the same services as World Government officials, able to—"
Although he was cursing inwardly, Tesoro could only beg outwardly, stating that everyone was struggling.
"Give me all the money, and I can do one thing for you."
But Uchiha Tamahiko, confident he wouldn't be swayed by such words, raised a finger and said to Tesoro.
"What kind of thing is so expensive!"
Tesoro's tone was somewhat out of control.
If he didn't know he couldn't win, he would have already turned hostile.
"Wherever the New Government is located, the slave system will be abolished, meaning there will be no more slaves, and all previous slaves will be freed. If the New Government replaces the World Government, then the entire world will do the same."
Uchiha Tamahiko directly seized upon Tesoro's past regret.
Indeed, upon hearing Uchiha Tamahiko say this, Tesoro's face changed, somewhat shocked.
After all, even in modern society, Mississippi only officially abolished slavery in 2013. The abolition of this system would involve the interests of many people, and the World Government would never do such a thing.
Even the New Government, no one had dared to imagine such a thing, but Uchiha Tamahiko proposed it.
"What if I don't agree?"
Tesoro probed, asking.
"If you don't agree, I will still abolish it. However, your money will still be taken by me; you can't stop it!"
"If you give the money, I can have people publicize that you moved me with your money to abolish the slave system, and you will gain everyone's approval. With your abilities, you can still live as a wealthy man in the future."
Uchiha Tamahiko also didn't hide anything.
He was determined to have the money; it was money not to be refused.
This was twenty percent of the world's wealth, roughly as much as the deposits of two sea regions; he couldn't possibly refuse it.
"Then I have no choice."
Tesoro smiled bitterly, but he was indeed moved.
Recalling Stella's death, everything he had done over the years was to make up for the regret in his heart.
"I agree!"
Tesoro said with a firm expression.
Baccarat and Carina nearby were shocked. Was this something Tesoro, who loved Beri the most, would say?
Similarly, Doflamingo, who had dealt with Tesoro many times, was also somewhat shocked, unable to believe this man would give up money!
But the truth was indeed so!
"Then this ship now belongs to me."
"Buzz!"
Uchiha Tamahiko nodded, then directly activated his Rinnegan, startling Tesoro, who wondered if he had said something wrong and if the other party was about to act?
Just as he was preparing to defend himself, a powerful aura instantly spread throughout the entire ship. A red Rinnegan appeared in everyone's minds, and they directly fell into Uchiha Tamahiko's simplified version of the Infinite Tsukuyomi.
"These rich people, let them pay ransom."
"Huh? There are even two Celestial Dragons. These guys really aren't afraid of death. Didn't my warning scare them?"
Uchiha Tamahiko had made this plan before arriving.
He had no intention of letting these guests on the ship go. Since Gran Tesoro was now his, he could do whatever he wanted.
Kidnapping was a common practice before he became a Ninja.
Tesoro was not included in the genjutsu, so he was conscious. He noticed that Uchiha Tamahiko wasn't doing anything else, just that his eyes and aura had changed, leaving him bewildered.
But when he heard Uchiha Tamahiko's subsequent words, his scalp tingled, and he felt Uchiha Tamahiko was more like a demon than a god.
"You know how to extort, right? Have your people call the families of these guests on the ship using Den Den Mushi and make them pay ransom."
Apart from the money on the ship, the money of the guests on the ship would all be squeezed dry.