When Tokikake appeared in the general's mansion, he received a warm welcome.
"Haha, brother Tokikake, long time no see!"
"Come on, let's have a drink. It's been a long time since you told us a joke!"
"In addition, do you not plan to be a Marine anymore and thus came to seek refuge with Boss Will?"
Many of the people here knew Tokikake from the last trip to the Gabi sea area when Tokikake boarded the boat for some time.
"Haha, I didn't expect you to be having a banquet. It seems that I came at the right time!"
Tokikake was not polite, took the wine handed over and drank it all in one gulp.
"Good!"
Only then did he greet Will: "Boss Will, we meet again!"
Will laughed: "Yeah, we meet again. Find a seat and sit down!"
Tokikake nodded and sat down without hesitation.
However, when he was pushing his glasses on his nose bridge while talking with everyone, he kept looking around erratically.
When he saw Gion, his face lit up with joy.
But then he found that Gion's face did not have the joy of meeting his former colleagues.
She was just talking to Guy Li with a calm face from time to time.
Immediately, he saw another person and his pupils can't help but shrink.
Vegapunk!
This is the goal of his trip!
Will was in the main seat, looking at Tokikake with a smile.
The opponent's every move did not escape his sight.
However, just by guessing with his toes, Will can also guess what the other party's purpose in coming to Wano country is. He didn't need to analyze his every move to discover his intentions.
On the other side, even after drinking a couple of mugs, Tokikake saw that Will had no intention to ask him why he came.
But although Will was very patient, Tokikake couldn't sit still.
"Well, Boss Will, I'm here to visit you today because I actually have something to do."
He said it casually, but his heart was already too nervous.
He was really afraid that Will would get angry and detain him as a prisoner.
"Is there something wrong, Tokikake? I thought you were here to catch up with old friends!"
"Hahaha.... "
Tokikake scratched his head in embarrassment.
He also heard the teasing in Will's tone.
But immediately, he calmed down and his expression became serious.
"Boss Will, I am here at Wano country this time because I am entrusted by Marshal Kong to negotiate a deal with you!"
Will put on a look of interest.
"Tell me, what deal does Marine have ? I am curious why they want to talk to a pirate like me?"
Tokikake's previously prepared speech flashed quickly in his mind and he slowly said: "Not long ago, the giant warriors of Elbaf attacked Punk Hazard!"
"This incident, whether it is Marine or the World government, they are extremely angry!"
Before Tokikake could even finish, the other people in the hall immediately started yelling and cursing.
"Hmph, so what about anger, if they have the ability, let them come. Or are they afraid ? "
Will waved his hand to calm them down: "Let Tokikake finish talking!"
Tokikake touched his nose, he could already imagine that if he continued on this topic, he would probably be scolded again.
"Anyway, that's why I came here. Regarding the matter of Punk Hazard, Marine and the World Government do not plan to pursue Rocks Pirate."
"However, for those scientific researchers, they hope that Boss Will will let them go, especially Dr. Vegapunk. "
At this moment, many people looked at Vegapunk.
As the person involved, Vegapunk just smiled and said nothing, as if the person mentioned was not himself.
This confused Tokikake a bit.
I came to save you, why didn't you say anything?
Will asked: "Tell me, what price are you willing to pay to redeem Vegapunk?"
If he is asked to let Vegapunk go, he definitely won't just let him go.
He is not that short-sighted.
But he wants to hear how much Marine and the World Government are willing to pay to redeem Vegapunk.
After pondering for a moment, Tokikake spoke slowly.
"Two billion Baileys, three Devil Fruits, one Logia, one Paramecia, one Zoan, and the legal right to plunder!"
"hiss!"
All the people present widened their eyes and gasped in shock.
This price is not small at all!
They looked at Vegapunk with bright eyes, didn't expect the other party to be so valuable?
Even if it was Will, he couldn't help but be secretly dumbfounded either.
If he didn't know somethings about Vegapunk, he probably would have agreed immediately when he heard about this bargaining chip.
Moreover, this is only the starting price and there is still room for negotiations. After all, it is impossible for the other party to throw out all their chips at once.
In other words, Will can still increase the price if he wants to.
He looked at Vegapunk with a smile.
"Dr. Vegapunk, you are quite valuable, it seems that the World Government attaches great importance to you!"
"So tell me, should I consider sending you back?"
Upon hearing this, Vegapunk glanced at Will.
Jean has been observing him from the side all along and he clearly saw the other party's flashing eyes!
What kind of strange reaction is this?
Just before he could figure out, he heard Vegapunk say: "You're the boss, you can do whatever you want!"
Will thought briefly and then said: "Tokikake, we are old acquaintances, so I won't make it difficult for you. I will report my bottom line to you directly!
*10 billion Baileys, five Logia Devil Fruit, 10 Paramecia, 20 Zoan, and the World Government will have to permanently grant me the legal right to plunder and be eligible to participate in World Summit!"
"What...? "
Don't mention Tokikake, even the people from Rocks Pirate looked dumbfounded.
Isn't this demand a little too... Ostentatious?
This was the thought in everyone's mind.
But it was Vegapunk instead who reacted differently, with a smile on his face.
Tokikake let out a long sigh.
"Boss Will, it seems that you are not going to agree to this deal?"
Will looked at him in surprise: "Why do you think so?"
"I have already given you my price tag, which means that I am willing to make this deal. In my eyes, Dr. Vegapunk is worth this price!"
Tokikake rolled his eyes.
For him who doesn't know the true value of Vegapunk, it is of course impossible to understand the weight of Will's words.
He took out the phone bug from his pocket and dialed a number.
"Moses Moses!"
"Marshal Kong, the thing is like this..."
Tokikake explained the ins and outs of the incident.
Then he placed the phone bug on Will's desk.
"You can talk to him yourselves!"
He then turned back to his seat.
"Come on, brothers, let's not stop before getting drunk today!"
A couple of guys left to enjoy, but on Will's side, the atmosphere was a bit serious.
"Mad Dragon Will!"
Kong's voice came from the phone bug.
Will looked silent: "Marine Marshall Kong!"
He didn't know much about this Marine Marshal. But this guy is definitely a powerhouse.
He once fought with Patrick Redfield for ten days and ten nights, without loosing.
In the end, Redfield ran away in an extremely weak state and was finally picked up by Garp.
Now who is Redfield?
The Lonely Red, the Red Earl!
This is a legendary pirate, unbeatable at his peak!
He alone was able to stand on par with Roger and Whitebeard.
One must know, there are two powerful pirate groups behind those two. So being able to sit on an equal footing with these two all on his own shows how strong he is!
Although personally Redfield claims to be inferior to Roger and Whitebeard, but who dares to underestimate him?
As for Kong, who is on par with him, his strength can't be underestimated either.
"I didn't expect that the first conversation with you would be in this situation!"
The phone bug was quiet for a few breaths before a follow up voice came: "And if possible, I would rather not talk to you!"
Will chuckled and said, "You are the Marine Marshal after all, why would you say such words?"
Kong snorted coldly: "Mad Dragon, let's be honest here, your appetite is too big!"
"Alright, then how about ten billion Baileys along with five Logia Devil Fruits?"
"Why don't you just rob us ?"
Kong screamed angrily.
Will curled his lips in disdain, without bothering to speak.
"10 billion Belly remains the same, one Logia Devil Fruit, three Paramecia, five Zoan. This is my bottom line!"
Kong said after a few seconds.
Will didn't even bother to pay attention to Kong's offer.
"That's a pity. My previous quotation is also my bottom line. It seems that we can't negotiate this deal!"
"Why you .... ! "
Kong yelled angrily,
"Hmph, you don't really intend to negotiate a deal at all, do you? But do you know the consequences of angering Marine and the World government?"
"What consequences could there be?"
Will said indifferently.
"Are you going to fly to New World to hit me?"
"Bang!" The sound of the table breaking came from the phone bug.
One more table "died tragically" in Kong's hands.
"Boy, don't be too arrogant!"
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