When Luo Xing entered Kaido's palace, the ground was shaking.
The Beast Emperor was roaring like a thunderstorm.
"JOKER… that damn flamingo actually dares to threaten me!"
"Says if I don't hand over the SMILE fruits immediately, he'll—!"
Kaido's mountainous body trembled with fury.
Black lightning crackled around him, each flicker tearing grooves into the stone floor.
Even the All-Stars and Tobi Roppo stood frozen in terror, not daring to breathe too loudly.
But Luo Xing walked in calmly — hands behind his back, tone unhurried.
"Father-in-law, why waste your rage on a mere Warlord of the Sea?"
Kaido turned, momentarily distracted, then laughed through his anger.
After asking briefly about Luo Xing's training and hearing that his son-in-law had mastered Conqueror's Haki infusion, Kaido's expression softened — until his rage returned in full.
"It's not just Joker! That hag Big Mom, that brat Shanks, and those damned bureaucrats from the World Government—every last one of them's after my Senzu Beans!"
Even Kaido, who had fought gods and monsters alike, was feeling the pressure.
Too many powers were circling Wano now.
And the thought that anyone would dare try to snatch something from him — that was unbearable.
Then Luo Xing spoke, a faint smile playing on his lips.
"If they all want them that badly… why not let them have them?"
The room went silent.
Even Kaido blinked, uncertain if he'd heard right.
"...What?"
"He wants to give them away?" murmured Queen, his metallic jaw slack.
"Did the Prince Consort just say we should hand out our treasures?" whispered Who's-Who.
Kaido's brows furrowed, storm brewing again.
"You think I'm the kind of man who just gives away his spoils?!"
But Luo Xing only laughed softly.
"Of course not, Father-in-law. They'll pay for it. In full."
Kaido hesitated.
"Pay…?"
Luo Xing's voice grew smooth, strategic — the tone of a merchant who'd already planned every move.
"Think about it. The world's eyes are all on us now. With the Monster Cells and Senzu Beans, the Beasts Pirates are becoming the target of everyone's fear and greed."
"Even if we're not afraid, it will slow our expansion. So instead of blocking the flood… we redirect it."
Kaido's glare softened; the flicker of curiosity replaced the storm.
"Redirect it?"
"Yes. We take out a few Senzu Beans and hold a public auction. Let them fight, let them bid, let them bleed for the privilege. We'll sit back and collect the profits."
That one sentence struck the room like lightning.
The palace erupted — not in argument, but in shock.
Even Kaido, the King of Beasts, fell silent for a few seconds… then grinned wide, baring his fangs.
"Hah! Hahaha! That's brilliant, boy!"
The All-Stars nodded eagerly.
Queen slapped his metal belly in excitement.
"We make the world fight over the beans, and we take the cash! This is genius!"
King, arms crossed, gave a rare nod of approval.
"It'll also draw attention away from Wano. They'll be too busy killing each other to focus on us."
Kaido threw his head back and laughed thunderously.
"My boy-in-law… you're wasted as an inventor! You should be running the crew!"
Luo Xing chuckled modestly.
"Not quite yet, Father-in-law. But I'm not finished."
The laughter stopped.
Even Kaido looked intrigued.
"There's more?"
Luo Xing's expression sharpened.
"That fool Doflamingo dared to threaten you after swallowing a low-grade Monster Cell. I say we remove him — and take everything he owns."
Kaido blinked, processing.
"You mean…?"
"We use his greed against him," Luo Xing continued smoothly.
"We announce that the first Senzu Bean Auction will be held in Dressrosa, his own kingdom. He won't dare refuse. Then, while everyone gathers for the auction…"
"We kill him — and claim his SMILE factory and underground armory for ourselves."
The entire palace went dead silent.
Even Kaido — a man who'd once tried to fight all of the Marines single-handedly — was momentarily speechless.
Luo Xing had taken a world-shaking crisis and turned it into a three-step masterstroke.
One plan. Three victories.
Defuse the world's hostility by giving them what they want — for a price.
Make unimaginable profit off the Senzu Beans.
Wipe out Doflamingo and absorb his empire.
Even the sharp-minded King was left staring at Luo Xing as if he were seeing something not quite human.
Page One's jaw practically hit the floor.
He'd only told Luo Xing about the situation moments ago, yet the Prince Consort had already devised a flawless strategy.
Kaido's booming laugh filled the hall again, this time genuine and proud.
"Luo Xing, my boy… maybe I should hand you my seat as Governor-General!"
Luo Xing smiled humbly.
"Not yet, Father-in-law. There's still work to be done."
Kaido turned to his officers.
"Who's going with him?"
Luo Xing didn't hesitate.
"I'll handle Dressrosa myself — with Fuz Fuz at my side. Ulti and Page One will lead two hundred Gifters and one hundred Mink warriors as external support."
Then came another voice, low and gruff.
"Prince Consort… let me come too!"
Luo Xing looked over.
Jack.
"You've caused enough trouble for one lifetime," Luo Xing said dryly.
"If Akainu finds out you're alive and shows up, the whole plan's ruined."
Jack deflated instantly, shoulders slumping.
Even a mammoth had to know when to back down.
With that, the operation was set.
Within days, the news spread across the New World like wildfire—
"The Beasts Pirates announce a global Senzu Bean Auction, to be held in Dressrosa!"
The world stopped.
From the Grand Line to Marineford, from Totto Land to Elbaf, from the Revolutionary Army to the World Nobles themselves—
the entire sea began to boil.
Every pirate, every power, every hidden hand in the shadows wanted the same thing.
A single green bean that could rewrite fate itself.
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