One Piece: Lone Monster
Chapter 6
Ron spent the entire month in Sabaody Archipelago making good use of his time. He hunted pirates for their bounties, earning a decent amount of money while also sharpening his combat experience.
Whenever he wanted to train his body further, he would dive deep into the sea and endure the crushing water pressure for hours. The intense resistance strengthened his muscles and stamina even more.
Outside of training, Ron simply enjoyed life on the island. He frequently visited restaurants, eating enormous amounts of food while exploring different parts of Sabaody.
Finally, the day of the grand auction arrived.
Ron entered the auction house calmly after showing several gold bars as proof of his wealth. Once inside, he took his seat among the audience while silently observing the crowd around him.
His Observation Haki spread through the hall, scanning every person present.
"Hm… looks like some pigs showed up for this auction," Ron muttered quietly to himself. "Hopefully they won't piss me off."
After a few minutes, the auction finally began.
"Ladies and gentlemen!" the auctioneer announced enthusiastically. "Thank you all for attending our grand auction today."
"Without further ado, let us begin!"
Various items were presented one after another. There were several Skillful Grade swords, a few normal Zoan Devil Fruits, and many rare materials.
Wealthy nobles and pirates continued bidding aggressively, filling the hall with loud competition.
After nearly an hour, the atmosphere suddenly changed as the auctioneer raised his voice dramatically.
"Ladies and gentlemen, the next item is one of the highlights of today's grand auction!"
A large chest was brought onto the stage and slowly opened.
"Presenting a special Devil Fruit… the Tori Tori no Mi, Mythical Zoan – Model: Suzaku!"
A wave of shocked gasps spread throughout the hall.
A Mythical Zoan was even rarer than a Logia.
Ron's eyes immediately lit up with interest. He already knew someone who would be perfect for such a fruit.
The auctioneer continued explaining enthusiastically.
"Yes! This incredible Devil Fruit allows its user to transform into the legendary Suzaku, a divine bird that controls powerful destructive flames!"
Suddenly, a loud laugh echoed from one of the VIP booths.
"Such a thing should only belong to us Celestial Dragons," a man wearing a bubble helmet said arrogantly.
His son beside him nodded excitedly.
"Father, I want that fruit!"
"Of course you can have it, my son," the Celestial Dragon replied casually.
The bidding immediately began.
"1 billion!"
Wealthy nobles quickly joined the competition, pushing the price higher and higher.
Ron remained silent the entire time.
Since the Celestial Dragons wanted it, he had no reason to waste money. They might as well buy it for him.
'Looks like I'll be joining the Rocks Pirates earlier than expected,' Ron thought calmly.
Eventually, the Celestial Dragon raised his hand again.
"3 billion."
The entire hall instantly fell silent.
Bidding against a Celestial Dragon was practically suicide.
The audience simply sighed as the fruit was declared sold.
Soon after, the next major item was brought onto the stage.
"Now, ladies and gentlemen," the auctioneer said dramatically, "this is something many of you have been waiting for."
Two assistants carefully carried forward a long sword wrapped in elegant cloth.
"This is one of the Twelve Supreme Grade Swords!"
The cloth was removed, revealing a magnificent blade.
"The sword is known as Surtr," the auctioneer continued proudly. "A blade said to only accept those it acknowledges as its master."
Ron's eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Surtr… the Norse giant who wields a flaming sword to bring about Ragnarök," Ron murmured quietly.
"A perfect sword for someone like me… an Ancient Giant with Lunarian flames."
The bidding immediately began.
"500 million!"
"550 million!"
"600 million!"
Ron calmly raised his hand.
"1 billion."
The entire hall fell silent instantly.
That price was almost double the previous bid.
"1 billion going once!" the auctioneer shouted.
"Going twice—"
"1.5 billion."
The voice came from the Celestial Dragon's VIP booth.
Ron slowly narrowed his eyes.
"Well… looks like someone has a death wish," he muttered coldly.
The sword was eventually declared sold to the Celestial Dragon.
After that, the final item of the auction was brought forward.
A large block of incredibly rare Adam Wood.
Ron casually participated in the bidding this time and easily purchased the material.
After completing the payment, Ron stood up and walked calmly toward the stage.
The audience watched him with curiosity as he placed his hand on the Adam Wood.
The auctioneer didn't stop him since the item had already been paid for.
Suddenly, the massive block of wood vanished.
The auctioneer's eyes widened in shock.
The entire hall blinked in confusion.
"A Devil Fruit user?" someone whispered.
Ron stretched his arms lazily before placing several gold bars on the stage.
The auctioneer stared at them in confusion.
"Sir… what is this payment for?" he asked.
Ron smiled calmly.
"This is four billion worth of gold."
"I'll be taking the Suzaku Devil Fruit and the Supreme Grade Sword Surtr as well."
Ron's smile slowly turned colder.
"It would be a complete waste to let a few pigs wearing helmets keep them."
{Ahem, guys suggest me a mythical Zoan for mc. I will be waiting till god valley. }