One Piece: My Monster Girls Have Become Beasts?

Chapter 186 The Heat-Heat Fruit traded for an Ancient Zoan? Has Whitebeard gone mad?

Chapter 186 The Heat-Heat Fruit traded for an Ancient Zoan? Has Whitebeard gone mad?

With the transaction of the Logia-type Devil Fruits settled, Rocks' deafening "Enough!" signaled the end of the Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit deal, but it could not quell the undercurrents of power surging in the central square. The air thick with tension lingered for a long time.

Although Shiki the Golden Lion paid a huge price, the ecstasy of holding two Devil Fruits made him almost fly into the sky, especially since one of them was a top-tier Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit, and the ecstasy almost made him tremble all over.

He cast a complex look at Brian, a look that contained apprehension, anger, and ultimately, only satisfaction with power. This seemingly young, but actually the same age as him, "junior" always managed to gain the greatest benefit at the lowest cost every time he appeared.

Charlotte Linlin was consumed by rage. Her rampaging Homies let out a piercing scream, feeling humiliated by Brian and Shiki's combined attack. She stared intently at the mountain of wealth and Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits beside Brian, her greed for power and riches reaching its peak.

Brian paid no attention to this. He simply had the maids slowly and methodically count and store all of Shiki's stakes: 5 billion Berries, the blueprints for the modification, the Uranus ore, and the Mythical Zoan-type Dragon-Dragon Fruit in Thunder Dragon form.

Starting with a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit and using the Flame-Flame Fruit as an aid, he leveraged the core assets of two top-tier powerhouses, achieving a resounding victory in his first battle.

Although the Flame-Flame Fruit is indeed a top-tier Logia-type Devil Fruit, Brian doesn't care at all, since he already has a Mythical Zoan that's just as good.

In fact, this transaction was somewhat beyond Brian's expectations. He didn't expect that Golden Lion would be so obsessed and spend so much money. After all, normally, Mythical Zoan types are more precious than Logia types.

It's a matter of each getting what they need.

"The first treasure has been returned to its rightful owner, so let's continue without wasting any more time." Brian's relaxed voice rang out again, drawing everyone's attention back to him like a host.

Brian's maid pushed another freezer in. This time, inside was a fruit shaped like a burning sun, entirely crimson, its surface covered with charred lines. It exuded a suffocating heat, as if it contained the heat of an erupting volcano.

"This fruit is what I harvested previously," Brian explained, his tone calm yet filled with undeniable confidence. "It can perfectly control temperature and release extremely high temperatures, making it something that powerful individuals seeking ultimate offensive power dream of."

"The Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, the Heat-Heat Fruit," he announced. "The user can freely alter the temperature of themselves and objects they come into contact with, from icy cold to molten lava, with each attack carrying extreme burning or freezing power. This fruit is best suited for those powerful individuals who seek all-around firepower suppression."

The Heat-Heat Fruit! This Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, which directly grants powerful attack capabilities and environmental adaptability, is just as appealing as the Logia-type!

Edward Newgate, the white-bearded man, twitched the knife in his hand slightly, his gaze even more fervent than before. He sat ramrod straight, his massive frame clearly determined to possess the fruit.

"Brian, you've surprised me again." The white-bearded man put down his wine jar and spoke in a deep voice, his tone carrying an undeniable air of dominance.

"I want this Heat-Heat Fruit," Whitebeard stated bluntly. Many of his crew members lacked Devil Fruits but possessed formidable physical strength. "I'll use three islands in the New World with stable climates and abundant resources as my bargaining chip. These three islands can produce top-quality food and minerals annually, providing your legion with a stable supply. In addition, I'll give you two billion Berries in cash!"

Whitebeard's offer was practical and generous, taking into account the resource needs of Bryan's army after its expansion. However, Bryan shook his head, a playful smile on his lips.

"Newgate, your island and supplies are of little value to me. My monster girl army is far more self-sufficient than you can imagine. I don't need supplies; what I need are special items that can raise the army's combat ceiling."

He paused, his eyes scanning the excited crew members behind the white-bearded man.

"I've heard that you possess an Ancient Zoan-type Mammoth Fruit, which boasts extremely formidable defensive and destructive power, making it a perfect tank. However, its abilities don't seem to be fully utilized in your team." Brian's tone was calm, yet it carried a penetrating insight.

He offered his trump card: "I want that fruit, what do you say?"

These words caused an uproar in the room.

Brian is really asking for the moon; he wants to trade an Ancient One for a Paramecia-type. That's ruthless.

Veins instantly bulged on the white-bearded man's face, which was covered by a crescent-shaped mustache, and he slammed his huge fist onto the deck, causing the ship to shake violently.

"Brian! You're too greedy!" the white-bearded man roared, his powerful aura emanating from him, distorting the surrounding air. "That power was meant for Marcus! I won't trade my crew's Devil Fruits for it!"

Despite the fury that could destroy an island, Brian remained calm. He knew that Whitebeard valued his family, but he valued power and the future even more.

"Newgate, you've misunderstood. I have no intention of plundering your crew's power. The choice is yours." Brian's tone was firm. "The Heat-Heat Fruit can make your crew members top-tier combatants capable of controlling extreme heat and cold."

"You should weigh the options: is it better to trade an Ancient type that you deem unsuitable for a Paramecia type with top-tier firepower, or to sacrifice the opportunity to enhance your crew's combat capabilities for the sake of temporary pride?"

That's clearly a bit of a trick. Whitebeard isn't stupid; he's just considering the composition of his team, which is why he values ​​the Heat-Heat Fruit so much.

Whitebeard fell silent, staring at the Heat-Heat Fruit, and finally withdrew his furious aura, his eyes filled with compromise.

"Fine! I agree!" Whitebeard's heart bled; for the team's future, he had to make a sacrifice. "But you'll have to add a billion Berries. You know how much an Ancient One costs on the black market these days?"

"I will only agree if it's at this price. Otherwise, no matter how special the Heat-Heat Fruit is among Paramecia-type Devil Fruits, I won't choose to trade. Let's get straight to the point."

"Okay, then let's do it your way. Ancient Zoan Mammoth Fruit, in exchange for Heat-Heat Fruit, and I'll give you another billion Berries." Brian smiled with satisfaction.

With everyone present as witnesses, Brian and Whitebeard completed yet another trade, which could be considered a happy ending for all.

However, for the other cadres, it wasn't entirely a happy situation for everyone.