I formed the El Cat Investigation Team in Pirates.

In the following period of time, Shanks taught Huamei the techniques of using Conqueror's Haki, and also helped to activate Kaido's Conqueror's Haki. It can really be said that he did his best...

If he hadn't tried to pry Suixiang Miao away from Xie Wen every day, Xie Wen would probably be more grateful to him.

As for the other members of the Red Hair Pirates, they don't feel bored either.

In addition to having cute cats to play with them, Xie Wen also has an unlimited supply of Ibuki sake, so not only do they not feel bored, they are even a little reluctant to leave.

However, such good days did not last long. Deputy Captain Ben Beckman, who had been dissatisfied with some crew members before, immediately began special training for members of the Red Hair Pirates after seeing that the Felynx would take some time out for exercise every day no matter how much they played.

So during this period of time, this unknown island became more lively than ever before because of the people from both sides.

But even so, after Huameow basically mastered what he taught, Shanks immediately prepared to leave with his pirate group.

After all, as one of the Four Emperors, he has other things to do and it is impossible for him to stay in a place like this and waste time.

In addition, during this period of time, Shanks secretly took a lot of Ibuki wine from Xie Wen, enough for him to drink for a while, so he could say goodbye so coolly.

But before he left, he quietly pulled Xie Wen aside...

"Well, if I finish drinking..."

Shanks, who had tried several times to trick Suika-nyanaw into joining his group but failed every time, knew that if he wanted to drink Ibuki sake again, he could only find a way from Xie Wen.

"Emmmm..."

Xie Wen rubbed his chin and did not refuse immediately.

In fact, he was a little unhappy about the fact that Shanks always wanted to kidnap his cat. Although the bond between Bluestar and Felynx was indestructible, he always felt uncomfortable that his little baby was always being remembered by others.

So from Xie Wen's own heart, he didn't want to supply Shanks Ibuki wine remotely...

Even the Whitebeard Pirates don’t have this kind of treatment!

But who knows, there is a business genius in the Felynx Investigation Team?

You know, before Xie Wen and his team obtained the gold of Sky Island and achieved economic freedom, Hua Meimao's business was also one of the main sources of income for the Felynx Investigation Team. Even after entering the Grand Line, with the continuous increase of their capital, there was a tendency for it to surpass the largest source of income, which was catching pirates for bounties.

Even after returning from Sky Island and no longer needing to purchase goods on a large scale, Hua Mei Miao would still buy a small amount of goods on her own to earn some extra money.

In addition, she would also conduct some intelligence transactions, but since the investigation team was not short of money, Lord Xiang Feihu's transactions in this regard were mainly based on the exchange of intelligence, and there was no actual income.

Therefore, after realizing that the Red Hair Pirates were in urgent need of Ibuki sake, Hua Mei Miao gave Xie Wen a good idea...

"It's no problem to supply you with Ibuki sake, but you have to pay for it." Xie Wen put forward his conditions with a smile, "We have no shortage of money. You should also know that I am only interested in things like famous swords and devil fruits... Well, any technical information would be fine too."

As he spoke, he glanced at the "Griffin" on Shanks' waist, which was most likely the ultimate sword.

"..."

Shanks put his beloved sword behind him with a frown on his face, blocking Xie Wen's sneaky gaze, "I can't give it to you! Besides, it's just some wine, made with my power, how can it be worth so much?!"

"If you think it's not worth it, then don't buy it. I'm not forcing you to buy it."

Xie Wen withdrew his gaze, curled his lips, spread his hands, and said in a very bachelor manner.

Anyway, it's a supplier's market now, so isn't it normal for him to ask for a high price?

Of course, Xie Wen is not that black-hearted, or rather, Hua Meimiao, this business genius, is still very principled...

"Besides, I didn't say that a famous sword or a devil fruit can only be exchanged for one barrel. The average price of Ibuki sake is 100,000 Baileys per barrel, but we don't accept cash. You can only exchange it with a famous sword or devil fruit of equivalent value."

Shanks's expression looked better now. Although 100,000 Baileys for a barrel of wine still seemed a bit expensive, considering the quality of Ibuki wine, it was actually cheap. There were some wines whose quality was not as good as Ibuki wine, but the average price was even higher.

Of course, if you consider its cost, then this price is simply outrageous, even more so than the eyebrow pencil that costs 79 yuan.

Monopoly is indeed the magic weapon in the business world.

"Then it's settled."

Even though he knew he was being killed, Shanks did not continue to argue. After all, famous swords and devil fruits were troublesome for other people, but for him, one of the Four Emperors, they were not difficult to obtain.

and……

The Ibuki sake in their hands could last for a long time, so there was no need to rush.

……

"Okay, it's time for us to leave."

As the Red Verse left, Xie Wen and his companions also boarded the Toot-Too Advance which was docked on the shore.

【Thank you, Brother Wen~Where are we going next? 】

(=ΦwΦ=)

Dudu, who had been hiding in his own body for many days, quickly climbed onto his "throne" and asked while pulling Xie Wen's hair.

"Well……"

Xie Wen held his chin in his hand and fell into deep thought.

Right now he has three targets to choose from...

Tezoro's Golden Ship, Wang Zhi's Beehive Island and Kaido's Wano Country.

Sooner or later, Xie Wen will have to deal with Kaido, whether it is out of revenge for being chased before, or the historical text of Wano Country and the two big swords, or to fulfill Kaido's obsession, Wano Country is a place Xie Wen must go to.

The same goes for Wang Zhi's Beehive Island. Xie Wen has not forgotten the incident with the user of the teleportation fruit. He just chose to take revenge on Doflamingo, who was closer, and then the World Conference happened, so it has been delayed until now.

As for Tezulo's golden ship...

Xie Wen was actually quite casual about it. After all, he was not short of money now. It was just that he had always mistakenly thought that Shiqi's airship was a golden ship. Plus, there would probably be devil fruits auctioned there, so Xie Wen felt that it was necessary for him to make a trip.

Otherwise he always felt something was wrong.

It's like when I was playing games on Earth before, I got all the other achievements, but there was one achievement that was not difficult but a little troublesome that I didn't complete.

It’s not hard to make a choice…

Just see which place is closest to them.