Chapter 122 Durant’s Influence (Ch 122)

Looking at the fully awakened power of the Gold-Gold Fruit in front of him, Xilu of Rain raised the corners of his mouth slightly, revealing a cruel smile. He thought to himself: “This is the feeling I want. Only an opponent like this can make me go all out and enjoy the fun of fighting!”
“Tezoro, now you finally have the strength that makes me take you seriously.” Yuzhi Xilu twisted his neck, tightly grasped the demon sword in his hand, and said in a cold voice.
Hearing this, Taizono’s face became even gloomier. He glared at Yu Zhi Xilu and shouted loudly: “Asshole, you are too arrogant!” Being despised like this, the anger in his heart had already burned to the extreme.
He secretly swore that he would make Durant, the bastard, pay a heavy price. He dared to bring people to attack him, which was something that Taizono absolutely could not tolerate. He wanted to use his powerful strength to teach the enemy a profound lesson and let them know the consequences of angering him.
At this moment, Yu Zhi Xilu keenly noticed that Captain Durant moved slightly. He immediately understood what he meant and quickly retreated.
“Ah!” Suddenly, a huge cut was made on Gild Tesoro’s entire chest, and blood gushed out like a fountain.
Durant slowly retracted the big knife in his hand, looked at Gild Tezoro who was lying in a pool of blood with indifference, and said coldly: “I give you two choices, either surrender and submit to me, or die.”
“I am the Golden Emperor, Gild Tesoro!” Gild Tesoro roared unwilling to be outdone.
However, Durant did not give him more chances. He wrapped the domineering aura around his fist and punched Gild Tesoro’s head hard.
This blow caused Gilder Tesoro to suffer severe damage instantly. He fainted on the ground, his eyes rolled back, and he lost consciousness.
The reason why Durant was so decisive was that he was tired of the battle and didn’t want to waste any more time.
“Boss…” Bakara was terrified and her heart beat rapidly. She knew that her boss Gilde Tesoro had fallen and it might be her turn next.
Durant looked at Bakara with a hint of expectation and majesty in his eyes, and asked, “Bakara, the user of the Luck Fruit ability, have you considered it? Do you want to work under me?”
After hearing Durant’s words, Bakara came back to her senses and looked at Durant. However, the moment she and Durant looked at each other, a deep fear surged in her heart.
Those deep and sharp eyes seemed like an endless abyss, making people fall into it involuntarily and unable to extricate themselves. Bakara secretly marveled in his heart, these eyes seemed to be able to see through everything, making people shudder.
Finally, Bakara could no longer bear this strong pressure. His body began to tremble and his voice became intermittent: “Captain Durant… I… I am willing to join your army… and serve you.”
Durant nodded slightly, showing satisfaction, with a hint of smile in his eyes. He continued, “Very good, now go wake up Gilder Tezoro. He is a rare person who has awakened the ability of the Gold-Gold Fruit, especially this Golden City is extremely precious.”
“Yes, Captain Durant,” Bakara replied. Since she had decided to follow Durant, she did not hesitate and went straight to Gilder Tezulo, trying to shake his shoulders gently with her hands to wake him up from his coma.
Not long after, Gilder Tesoro was awakened by several basins of cold water.
After waking up, Gilder Tezulo saw Bacara holding a basin of cold water and pouring it on him. He widened his eyes and shouted angrily: “Baccarat, what are you doing?”
However, Bakara turned a deaf ear to his roar and continued to pour the cold water in her hand at Gilde Tesoro.
Gilder Tezulo, who was poured with cold water again, had a gloomy face like the sky covered with dark clouds. He gritted his teeth and said, “Bakara, are you tired of living? I am your boss.”
“No, Gild Tesoro, I am now Captain Durant’s subordinate.” Bakara gritted his teeth and changed his words.
After hearing this, Gild Tesoro was shocked, as if struck by thunder. He widened his eyes and said in disbelief: “Huh! Captain Durant? Bakara, don’t be ridiculous. Everyone here knows that I am the Golden Emperor!”
“Hahaha, Gild Tesoro, you really won’t cry until you see the coffin.” Bakara sneered, and that laughter was like the cry of a night owl, which made people creepy.
“Durant.” Gild Tesoro’s voice trembled, and his eyes searched around as if looking for something.
Gild Tesoro hurriedly looked left and right, and when he looked to the right, he saw Durant and Yu Zhixilu.
He opened his eyes wide, looking at everything in front of him in disbelief. His eyes were full of fear and despair, as if he saw the end of the world coming.
“You…you?” Gild Tesoro’s voice trembled, as if frozen by the cold wind.
Gild Tesoro’s breathing became more and more rapid. He stared at Durant with wide eyes, his voice trembling and angry: “Durant, what do you want to do? My subordinate, the Lucky Fruit ability user, has become your subordinate.”
Durant walked slowly towards Gilder Tezulo, who had just woken up and started roaring, and said calmly: “I’ll give you one last chance.”
Facing Durant’s threat, Gilder Tezulo was filled with anxiety and uneasiness. He knew that Durant was not joking, but serious.
Durant did not stop and continued to approach Gilder Tesoro with a faint smile on his face, but his eyes were full of coldness.
Durant knew Gilder Tesoro’s inner fears and weaknesses, so he decided to use words to break down his opponent’s psychological defenses.
Durant sneered and said, “Tezoro, the woman you once loved was captured by the Celestial Dragons and became their slave, but now you still choose to be their running dog. It’s really ridiculous!”
“Shut up and stop talking!” When Gild Tesoro heard this, his face turned pale instantly, his body trembled slightly, and his eyes flashed with unconcealable pain.
This secret was a pain that Gilder Tesoro had buried deep in his heart for many years. Now it was ruthlessly revealed by Durant, like a sharp sword piercing his heart.
His emotions finally broke down, tears welled up in his eyes, and he hissed, “That’s enough, what do you want?”
Bakara was also shocked. She had never expected that her boss had such a dark past. She stared at Gilder Tezoro with wide eyes, looking at him in disbelief, as if she was meeting him for the first time.
Durant’s eyes were like a sharp sword, piercing straight at Gilder Tezoro. He said coldly: “I’ll give you one minute to think about it, and then I’ll let Yu Zhixiliu send you off.” This sentence was like the sentence of the god of death, filling the entire space with a tense and depressing atmosphere.
Gilder Tezulo’s face turned as pale as paper, with beads of sweat oozing out of his forehead. His eyes revealed despair and helplessness, and his lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but he finally fell silent.
As time passed, Gilder Tezulo was in a deep struggle. He knew that if he rejected Durant’s proposal, death would be waiting for him.
But if he agreed, he would become a dependent and lose all his dignity and freedom. However, at this critical moment, a strong desire to survive surged in his heart. He didn’t want to die like this, he wanted to continue living.
Finally, at the last moment, Gilder Tezulo made a decision. He raised his head, a hint of determination flashed in his eyes, and he said in a low voice: “No, I agree to join your army, Captain Durant.” After that, he lowered his head, as if he had lost all his strength.
Durant’s mouth curled up slightly, revealing a satisfied smile. He nodded, then turned and left. Gilder Tezulo stood there blankly, his eyes empty, as if his soul had left his body.
It was not because of anything else, but because Durant’s words just now deeply hurt Gilder Tesoro’s heart and almost made him collapse mentally.
He realized that his dreams and pursuits had become a bubble, and he could never return to that era full of hope and vitality. Now, he could only silently accept the arrangement of fate and become Durant’s men and work for him.
At the same time, in the Five Elder Stars conference room, the power center of the Holy Land Marijoa World Government.
Izambaron V. Nasujuro held his sword tightly and said in a serious tone: “Durant is becoming more and more reckless. His ambition and strength are disturbing.”
The other four elder stars nodded in agreement.
“Now he has set his sights on the Golden City. If this city is also taken away by Durant, his power will grow rapidly in a short period of time, which is not a good thing for us.” Izambalon V. Nasushoro continued.
“That’s right, we can’t just sit back and do nothing.” Another old star echoed.
Shepard ten Peter nodded and agreed: “Indeed! Besides, the Death Pirates are growing too fast.”
He frowned, looking worried: “Whether it’s Charlotte Linlin, Kaido or Red-Haired Shanks, I’m afraid they can’t sit still anymore. After all, in the New World, Durant’s power is constantly expanding, which is bound to lead to conflicts of interest.”
The five elders fell into deep thought, realizing that Durant’s threat was gradually approaching, and the contradictions between the various forces were also intensifying. A fierce contest was about to begin, and the world’s pattern might undergo major changes as a result.
Topman Vochuli nodded and said solemnly, “That’s true. We can’t just sit back and watch. The Death Pirates are getting stronger day by day. If we let them develop, we will definitely pay a more painful price in the future, which will be extremely disadvantageous to us.”
“Lord Yim, we don’t have much time.” Saint Macas Maz was so anxious that he couldn’t help but interrupt and remind him. He knew that the situation was urgent and any delay would lead to the loss of a good opportunity.
Jiego Lucia Satan tightly grasped the cane in his hand and spoke gloomily, “There is no time to lose. Notify Aokiji immediately and have the navy closely monitor the actions of the Death God Pirates. If the situation becomes critical, we will have to go into battle ourselves.”
The last words of Jaygolucia Satan were unanimously recognized by the other four Five Elders. If Durant was allowed to continue to expand his power, the first thing to be affected would be the status and interests of the World Government. Therefore, at the critical moment, they must act decisively, even if they need to go to the battlefield in person.
In the office of the Admiral of the Navy Headquarters.
Aokiji just hung up the phone with the Five Elders, and his brows were wrinkled like crumpled paper. He slowly leaned back in his chair, looked up at the ceiling, and muttered to himself: “Five Elders, you really know how to give me problems!”
Aokiji was in a heavy mood at this time, and his heart was full of helplessness and confusion. He knew very well that the request of the Five Elders meant that a new challenge was about to befall the Navy.
At this moment, the navy’s combat power has just recovered from the previous battle, and now it has to be put into war again. Such frequent battles will put a huge pressure on the navy, and Aokiji is also worried about the possible heavy casualties.
“Durant, who are you? Why can you subdue the Golden Emperor Gilder Tesoro so easily?” Aokiji thought to himself. He was extremely curious about this mysterious person, but at the same time he was also deeply worried about his potential threat.
In the New World, Durant successfully brought the Golden Emperor Gild Tesoro under his command, which had a significant impact on the underground forces. After all, Gild Tesoro, as one of the leaders of the underground world, had an influence that could not be underestimated. This caused the entire underground world to fall into chaos and unrest.
Dressrosa, in the royal palace.
Trebol stood beside Doflamingo and reported, “Master, the Beasts Pirates asked us to at least double the production of artificial devil fruits. What should we do…?”
Doflamingo sat on the throne, one hand supporting his face, the other holding a red wine glass, gently shaking the liquid inside, the corner of his mouth slightly raised, revealing a playful smile. He didn’t seem surprised by this request, but he didn’t make a decision immediately, instead he fell into deep thought.
After a while, Doflamingo put down the red wine glass in his hand and slowly said: “Double the production of artificial devil fruits?” His voice was low and magnetic, as if carrying an irresistible force.
Trebol nodded slightly in affirmation. Doflamingo laughed, revealing a hint of pride and confidence. He stood up, walked to the window, and looked down at the bustling city below, with a sharp light in his eyes.
“Fffffff~ It seems that even Kaido is getting anxious! Interesting.” Doflamingo whispered to himself. He had already guessed why Kaido was so eager to increase the production of artificial devil fruits. The reason was simple, that is, the rise of the Death Pirates made them feel threatened.
After hearing what the young master said, Torrebol was shocked. He didn’t expect that the young master could be so sharp in perceiving this. However, he quickly regained his composure and waited for the young master’s instructions.
Doflamingo turned around, looked at Trebol, smiled and said, “Do as Kaido asks!” His tone was firm and decisive, leaving no room for doubt.
Trebol nodded respectfully, then turned and left. He knew that since the young master had made a decision, he would do his best to implement it. At the same time, he also understood that this time the cooperation with the Beasts Pirates would become closer, and they would also face more challenges and opportunities.
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