Chapter 83

"Then I will leave first." Although Blueno was not interested in the promotion that Spandam wanted, he was still willing to carry out the mission that his superiors had given him.

Using his abilities, Blueno opened a door from thin air.

Just as he was about to enter, Spandam's voice came from behind.

"Wait, Blueno."

"Is there anything else you want, Chief?" Blueno turned his head and asked.

"Tell Kalifa to go to the arena, tell her to try to get closer to Vermillion." Spandam said.

Thinking momentarily, he continued, "Hmm... if I'm not mistaken, he has a large crew of beautiful women. It would be wise to assign Kalifa to him as a spy."

Hearing his superior's proposal, Blueno frowned. He was not very satisfied with Spandam's decision.

If Vermillion really wanted Kalifa, then Kalifa would not be able to escape.

"Isn't it too dangerous to assign Kalifa as their spy?"

"One mistake and her life will be lost." Blueno said to Spandam.

"Just follow my orders, don't ask too many questions, hahaha!" Spandam laughed as he waved his hand as if his promotion was imminent.

"Kalifa's identity is unknown to outsiders. Even if she approached Vermillion directly, she would only be regarded as an ordinary person, no big deal."

Blueno wanted to say something more, but Spandam no longer wanted to continue the conversation.

"Like I said, just follow my orders." Spandam shook his head, "I will take all the risks... Do you want to disobey my orders, Blueno?"

Blueno was silent, and then he walked away, shaking his head.

"Hehe, nothing will stop me from getting a higher ranks, hahaha!"

***

"That is the order, Kalifa."

After delivering Spandam's orders to Lucci and the others, Blueno went to see Kalifa to deliver a special order.

"That bastard! Does he want me dead?!" Kalifa bit her finger in displeasure, "Next time I see that guy, I'm going to kick his head!"

"Better not." Blueno reminded, "He is still our commander after all, we must obey his orders. Besides, your mission this time might not be too dangerous."

"It's just that you need to show your charm to that Pirate, it should be easy to do."

"Of course." Kalifa confidently shook her long hair.

"Spandam... may be right in one thing. Vermillion does seem like a man full of lust, and I myself believe I can get close to him."

"But what I'm worried about is the women who accompany him, they might not be easy to deal with."

"Alright, I'll try to approach that guy. Blueno, be careful on your mission, the task given to you is also dangerous." Kalifa walked away while waving her hand.

"After the mission is over, let's gather together." Blueno nodded as he looked at Kalifa's back.

While Kalifa was on the way to the Duel Arena, Vermillion, on the other hand, accompanied by Minamoto and Scheherazade, sat down while waiting for the match to begin.

Since many people recognized Vermillion, they automatically tried to avoid contact with him. Eventually, the place where Vermillion was sitting was rather empty.

At first, a few brave men sat near Vermillion and his group; their goal was to tease the women of the Drake Pirates. But after each one of them was sent flying through the Atmosphere, no one dared to get close anymore.

"Ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Duel Arena!" The announcer's voice rang out.

"I'm sure you all know that this tournament has a prize of one Zoan-type Devil Fruit!" The announcer said through the microphone.

"You all must know about the power of Marshal Sengoku's Devil Fruit. That's right, Sengoku's Devil Fruit is a Hito Hito no Mi type Devil Fruit."

"Since this Devil Fruit is also of the Hito Hito no Mi variety, surely its power won't be any less powerful!"

"If I were a newcomer just like you, I would definitely enter this tournament to get this fancy Devil Fruit, hahaha!" The host laughed.

"You all must be wondering why the owner of this Devil Fruit is willing to use it to recruit a crew and why not eat it theirself, right?"

"Actually, the owner of this Devil Fruit is also a Devil Fruit user, and people in this world can only eat one Devil Fruit."

"Even so, the Devil Fruit eaten by the owner is no less powerful than this Devil Fruit. He is a Fuwa Fuwa no Mi Devil Fruit user!" The announcer spoke enthusiastically.

"What?! Isn't Fuwa Fuwa no Mi ate by Shiki?"

"Could it be that the person who wants to recruit new members this time is Shiki?"

"For the winner of the competition, not only can they receive this Devil Fruit, but they also have the chance to join the Golden Lion Pirates!"

The audience was shocked by the news that the announcer had just revealed. Many people knew about Shiki's achievements throughout the seas! A pirate who has been around since the Roger era!

"It turns out that the person who offered this reward was Shiki." Vermillion crossed his arms, "If Shiki is the one offering this reward, I'm afraid he won't hand over this Devil Fruit honestly."

"If he dares not pay, then I'll help Master get rid of him, hehe~," Drake said with a smile.

"If that happens, then I will rely on you, Drake." Vermillion smiled back.