This time, Eiji didn't encounter individuals as powerful as Admirals or Yonko. Except for the unpredictable weather of the Grand Line, his journey went smoothly.
The distance between Gran Tesoro and Amazon Lily was farther than to Dressrosa, and he arrived at night.
"So, this is the world's largest entertainment city, Gran Tesoro… It lives up to its reputation."
On a dark night with no clouds in the sky, the moon was the only natural source of light.
In the vast ocean, a large ship the size of a city was illuminated with dazzling lights and gold. Eiji could see two giant turtles carrying the ship in a direction, with what looked like cannons on their backs.
The bow of the ship had two golden towers protruding from the front, along with a tunnel, and above it, a sign that read "Gran Tesoro" with four different types of playing cards below it.
"Rather than a ship, it's practically an island. No wonder there's no Eternal Pose for Gran Tesoro—it's because Gran Tesoro is a city built on a massive ship that's always on the move."
"Let's go pick up Rayleigh."
After saying that, Eiji's figure disappeared.
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A few minutes earlier.
In a room with gold-plated walls, a flamboyant man was enjoying the most expensive wine.
He was very tall and muscular with green hair slicked back, wearing a pink suit and pants. His body was adorned with many jewels, the most prominent being a clip necklace with a star at the end of his right shoulder, as well as star-shaped earrings and rings on every finger except his left ring finger.
The man's name was Gild Tesoro, and he held the title of the Casino King. He was the owner of Gran Tesoro and the richest man in the world besides the Tenryuubito!
"Hum Hum Hum~... Elbaf's wine quality is always the best."
Sitting in a golden chair facing a glass wall that showed the casino floor, Tesoro enjoyed watching people lose at gambling.
"Boss! We have a problem!"
"Calm down, can't you be more elegant? You'll tarnish Gran Tesoro's reputation."
Opening the door without knocking first, Tesoro glared at the henchman who came in, clearly displeased.
"Forgive me, boss, but the surveillance team has detected a very dangerous person monitoring the ship from the air."
"A dangerous individual? Don't be ridiculous, even if a Yonko came, they wouldn't cause trouble in Gran Tesoro."
There was confidence in Tesoro's voice.
He had so much power that the World Government recognized his ship as a sovereign nation. Even Yonko hesitated to provoke him because he could disrupt their business using his wealth.
With 20% of the world's wealth at his disposal, he was accustomed to wielding the power of money!
"That person isn't a Yonko, but the Chaosbringer, Kamiki Eiji!" Said the henchman, faintly trembling with fear.
"What? The Chaosbringer?!"
Tesoro's calm demeanor vanished as he threw the glass in his hand and grabbed the henchman by the collar.
"Are you sure it's the Chaosbringer?"
"Absolutely, the surveillance team doesn't know what to do now. If you don't believe me, come and see for yourself."
"I'll go there."
Throwing the henchman hard onto the floor, Tesoro quickly walked to the security room.
Gran Tesoro was his lifelong masterpiece. He was worried that the Chaosbringer would tear Gran Tesoro apart like Mary Geoise.
"The boss is here!"
When Tesoro arrived in the security room, all the staff monitoring the Den Den Mushi recordings in real-time sighed in relief.
"That's really Kamiki Eiji…"
On the largest screen, Tesoro's gaze immediately locked onto the figure of a young man with white hair and blue eyes, standing out in the night.
"He's not here to destroy my ship, is he?"
It was impossible for him not to be nervous given the other party's arrival.
"Ah, he's disappeared!" Exclaimed one of the female staff members in surprise.
"Phew… It was just a false alarm. It seems he was just taking a look."
The departure of the other party brought Tesoro some peace of mind, but before he could fully relax, his eyes widened as the other party reappeared with an old man.
This time, Eiji wasn't just observing—he had landed on the ship.
"Investigate the identity of that old man!" Tesoro ordered.
Not long after, the staff provided a report.
"The man beside the Chaosbringer is the right hand of Pirate King Gol D. Roger, Silver Rayleigh!"
"…"
The room was instantly filled with a tense silence.
The identities of the two individuals were not simple; both were dangerous figures considered threats by the World Government.
"Think positively; they look like they're just here to have fun."
Tesoro regained his composure. Through a brief observation, he concluded that the two had not come to cause trouble.
"Contact Baccarat and have her welcome both of them."
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"Wow, this place is as rich and grand as I've heard. I think I'm going to have a good time here."
Even Rayleigh, who had visited many places, was amazed because this place was mostly built using gold.
"Look at all those beautiful women!" He exclaimed while watching the female dancers performing on stage and on platforms in the water.
"…"
Following Rayleigh's gaze, Eiji quickly lost interest in seeing a group of scantily dressed women dancing and flaunting their bodies.
"What's wrong, Eiji? You don't seem happy."
"I'm always like this."
"You need to express your emotions more, or you won't be able to learn Kenbunshoku Haki."
"…"
Eiji couldn't argue with Rayleigh's statement.
Just then, someone approached them—a slender woman with dark red hair and large crescent-shaped earrings, wearing a backless black dress with a white stripe on the left side, black high heels, a sash with a star-shaped buckle on it, and a pair of sunglasses.
"Excuse me, but could you two be the famous Chaosbringer and Dark King?"
Eiji and Rayleigh turned when they heard the woman's voice.
"Nice to meet you both." Said the woman as she removed her sunglasses, revealing her lime-green eyes.
"Nice to meet you too, miss." Rayleigh greeted.
"And you are?" Eiji asked lightly.
"My name is Baccarat." The woman said as she put away her sunglasses. "I'm our VIP reception officer."
"VIP? I don't recall receiving a VIP invitation." Eiji replied suspiciously.
"That's because you're on the list!"
Baccarat lifted a book and flipped through its pages.
"Maybe you're just being humble, but all famous pirates, Marine leaders, and Government heads are considered VIPs."
She then showed Eiji and Rayleigh the book, displaying their wanted posters and their current bounties.
"Feel free to ask me if you need anything. Please, follow me!"
In front of two well-known figures, Baccarat showed no nervousness; she confidently led them into the ship.
"Food, money, drugs, or sex. Whatever you desire can be found here at the right price." She said as they sailed towards one of the docks to disembark from the ship, with rainbow-colored lights dazzling them while music blared throughout the ship.