Chapter 254: Final Final Negotiation
Ian held the swords hilt around his waist and said: Since they technically agreed, then why did you co in person instead of sending a letter through a bat?
Because there are still many issues that have not reached a consensus! The masked man said: Be aware that Shichibukais rank and power isnt a joke After becoming a mber of the chosen ones, the Marines and the world governnt will acknowledge the existence of your pirate group and cancel the bounties of all the mbers.
Any cri committed by you or your subordinates will be pardoned. Ships bearing the flag of your pirate regint can pass unimpeded through any area under the jurisdiction of the Marines. So information and resources of the Marines and the world governnt can also be shared with you.
Shichibukais territories, islands or countries, will not be subject to any inspection and interference by the Marines. The world governnt and Marines grant you the legal right to plunder, but you only need to hand over part of the looted property to the world governnt.
Well, that sounds like a lot of power! Ian tilted his head and thought, But what does this have to do with your consensus?
Its very simple, as ntioned in the last part, only the Shichibukai has to hand over a part of the looted property to the world governnt, and there has never been a Shichibukai who asked the World Governnt for money! the masked man said: The 20 billion Berries you asked for is too ridiculous!
Dont get
wrong! Ian humd coldly: This money is not a request, but a ransom. Its the price that the Celestial Dragons need to pay
for buying my identity chip!
The agent went silent and didnt know how to answer. Then his right hand reached into his waist.
Because of his action, all the Dragon Hunters pointed their guns and swords at him!
The masked man didnt panic, then said, Im just getting my Den Den Mushi. Captain Ian, maybe Its better that you talk to the governnt directly.
As he spoke, he pulled out a large Den Den Mushi.
Ian was a little surprised. Hearing what the masked man said, he probably doesnt have the authority to negotiate about the money, so he had to pass the negotiation to his superiors, right?
After taking the Den Den Mushi, Ian heard a puffing sound, and then the snails expression turned into an old bearded face. Ian didnt ask a thing, and picked up the microphone.
Is it the Black Dragon Ian? Den Den Mushi said with a hoarse voice.
Ian picked his ears and said, Can I say that this is a bad nickna?
Young man, put aside the nickna issue for now! The voice said: Although the Fleet Admiral Sengoku wants to prevent you from becoming a Shichibukai, the strange thing is that all the other Warlords expressed their support to your case, which made us very curious. How could this be?
Ian froze for a mont. Did Sengoku really try to prevent
from joining the Shichibukai? What the hell is wrong with him?
Also, why did I get the full support of all the Shichibukai? In my calculations, only Boa Hancock, Jinbe, and uncle Kuma would support well, maybe Doflamingo helped too, but what about the other three?
However, Ian replied: I dont know why but maybe they think Im handso? Im sure they wanted to improve the Shichibukais appearance?
Fujitora almost burst laughing when he heard that. It wasnt to improve their appearance, but to lower the average age, right?
The old man on the opposite side didnt know how to answer for a while, and finally said: Well, no matter what, you will take the place of Bartholow Kuma, but correspondingly, you have to agree to our conditions, and the na of the Dragon Hunter Pirate Group must be changed
No way! Ian said directly: Ive never heard of a pirate group changing its na without changing their captain and my group hasnt decided yet about whatever they should replace !
Upon hearing this, Ians crewmates burst out laughing. In this pirate group, it is impossible for anyone else to beco the captain, not even Fujitora, because the cornerstone of this group is the slaves who escaped Marijoa, and they wont allow anyone to beco their captain except Ian, their savior!!!
this was the second ti the other side fall into silence. Although the na of the Dragon Hunters did arouse the fear and anger of the Celestial Dragons, as Ian said, a pirate group would never change its na under normal circumstances, unless there was a riot or rebel and soone else took the place of the captain.
Then, we have nothing to discuss! The old man said: If this is the case, then you cant join the Shichibukai!
I cant join!? Huh, then let it be! Ian said: My 650-million bounty allows
to join any of the Yonko in the new world, and seek shelter. But for you, Im afraid that the problem will be bigger, isnt it!? Lets see, the world ruler, Im afraid that this ti he will have to cut another royal family, right!?
Ian has the strongest card in his hands, and its pressing on an opened wound of the world governnt. It is certainly easy to refuse Ians joining the Shichibukai, because the world governnt has the final say, but the identity chip wont return
The world governnt can also send out the Marines to hunt down the Dragon hunters. But who knows when would they arrest them? And can the Celestial Dragons afford to wait any longer?
In fact, the initiative of this negotiation is in Ians hands. Of course, this is what he gained from the battle with Kizaru on Salamis Island. If Ians strength wasnt remarkable, he wont have such confidence.
At the thought of this, the Star, who talked with Ian, decided decisively to stop worrying about the na of the Pirate Group and said: Well, the groups na can also be put down for the ti being, lets talk about the 20 billion Berries. The concessions have been made, but the money must be reduced! You know, this much money is equivalent to the tribute gold contributed by many countries!
How much are you planning to give
for the chip? Ian asked.
2 billion Berries! the old man on the opposite side said.
No way!!! Ian shook his head and said directly. Actually, Ian has his considerations about the money. The bottom line of this money was actually 10 billion, because this is the right amount that can let him unlock the Platinum VIP, the final VIP rank.
He knew that 20 billion was an extrely large amount, he was just giving the other party a bargaining room, but now the other party lowered it to 2 billion, which really doesnt et his expectations.
So he said, I dont want any other reduction. 10 billion Berries is my final bottom line. If you agree, then an agreent will be reached right now. If you dont, then we have nothing to talk about!
And this is the third one
Ian could faintly hear so murmurs. It seed that the five stars were arguing, he was not in a hurry, so he waited quietly.
All right, the agreent is reached! After a while, the voice from the opposite side uttered again, saying: Later on, the news will report that you have joined the Shichibukai! As for the money, you need to co to the Marine headquarters and hand over the chip, then you will get paid!
No way!! Please, dont play
for a fool! Ian said in disbelief, I should go to the marine headquarters!? Huh, dont mock , Im sure they will arrest
as soon as I arrive?
We just told you that we will report this matter in the form of news! The old man was a little annoyed.
However, how could Ian believe their words? Dont forget, the World Governnt controls public opinion.
In Ians mory, when the Dressrosa citizens panicked over Doflamingos abdication from the throne, Doflamingo was annoyed and waited for CP0 to clear up this confusion. When they arrived, they told the people that the article printed in the newspaper was a mistake, and then everything was settled.
If Ian really believed them and ran to the Marine headquarters after the news ca out, the three admirals could surround him and take him down, and then the world governnt would send news to refute the rumors, then there would be no place to cry.
Ian believes that these governnts are on the side of the Celestial Dragons, so he directly said: Even if this was reported in the news, I wont go to the Marine headquarters You want the identity chip!? Then its simple. Give
the money first, then I will give you an address, and you can find it there by yourself!
This was Ians plan from the beginning. He wants the news of him becoming a Shichibukai to fernt around the world for a while. When this matter reaches everyone, he will be able to show up there with nothing to fear.
At that ti, even if the world governnt wanted to manipulate the public opinion and deny the rumors, that would be impossible for such news to co out months later and say that it was a mistake?
At that ti, Ians status as a mber of the Shichibukai could be completely confird. If World Governnt didnt want to cause the rest of the Shichibukai mbers to be uneasy, they wont do anything suspicious to Ian
Damn, this little devil is really cunning! The star who was talking to Ian couldnt help thinking like this.
However, he had no choice but to accept. Ians tone was firm and there is no room for negotiation. If the five stars didnt want this agreent to fail, they would have to agree.
In fact, thinking about it carefully, if they really want to let Ian beco a Shichibukai, then there is nothing wrong with such conditions, because if this goes smoothly, not only would they get the identity chip back, but they could also rely on his strength to help them deal with the Yonko. After all, Ians strength was seen in the latest battle, and when placed among the other Shichibukai, he would belong to the upper-middle level.
This is beneficial to the world governnt after all. The five stars have been in charge of the world governnt for so many years, and the pros and cons were clearly distinguished, so in the end, they agreed.
It wasnt until Ian hung up the call that the whole thing was over. As soon as the news reports co out, Ians identity as Shichibukai will be known all over the world.
The CP0 agents left his ship. After that, Fujitora said, Now, in the next newspaper my bounty will be canceled. Huh, what a pity. After all, this bounty was a kind of recognition to
Ian smiled and said: It doesnt matter if it is canceled As long as people rember, you will always be well-known, they wont forget your 500-million bounty
Haha, Uncle Issho, dont you worry!
What shall we do next? Fujitora asked, Every Shichibukai has his own territory, shall we do the sa?
Indeed, its ti for us to have our own place! Ian nodded and said
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