He held out one finger and said, "Because I don't know how much this thing is worth, maybe it's very valuable, maybe it's worthless. But I'm a generous person, I'll spend 100 million Belly to buy this possibility. Which one you choose is up to you."
Long before Sage handed the booklet to Lily, she had already opened it and simultaneously took out paper and pen to start drawing an exact copy.
Yes, drawing.
There are some things Lily doesn't recognize, Renedia knows but may not remember, so the best way is to draw directly, whether symbols, formulas, or patterns, just copy them all down.
As a navigator who often draws maps, Lily does have this skill.
Lily, who knows Sage's character well, knows that whatever he sets his sight on, he gets.
The two little girls have no power to refuse...
Sayou pursed her lips and instinctively glanced at Luffy.
Originally, if it weren't for Sage, she was going to give the booklet to the pirates, but to the Straw Hat brother who saved them.
Because he is more trustworthy.
But now...
"100 million Belly, that's a lot of money, divided into three parts!" Luffy counted on his fingers, then his eyes shone.
"Sage~"
Nami twisted her body and cozied up to Sage's side, her eyes full of money symbols, "You just said 2 billion Belly, we're all pirates, so we get a share, right?"
"It's all mine!" Sage looked straight ahead, "That's all my money!"
"Don't say that, come on, Robin is your sister, you don't want her to have bad food on the ship, do you? We're really poor, sometimes so poor we eat wild vegetables... 30 million, no, 10 million Belly is fine, share with those in need!" Nami even pleaded.
No choice, they're really poor!
Nami manages the ship's finances and is usually pretty frugal, but the problem is... the captain is too reckless.
They're often broke, and they've really eaten wild vegetables... and rats and frogs!
"Hmm? 10 million?" Sage was momentarily stunned, a little incredulous, "10 million Belly?"
"5 million works too!" Nami couldn't hold back her tears, "I'm begging you! Anything will do!"
Sage looked her up and down, "You guys are pirates, I thought you were going to ask for half, 5 million... you're joking with me?"
He knew the Straw Hat Pirates were poor, but didn't expect them to be this poor.
Is this being a pirate?
This is begging...
He walked over to Luffy, pulling his cheeks back and forth, the rubbery texture of Luffy's cheeks stretching back and forth.
"This guy's bounty is 300 million, 300 million!"
"It's uncomfortable, white-haired guy!" Luffy grumbled and slapped Sage's hand away.
"No choice!"
Nami said, "We got a bunch of gold from Sky Island and sold it for 300 million Belly, Franky took 200 million to build a ship, we had 100 million left, but then our captain held a banquet..."
"Yeah, the whole town came to the banquet, what a party!" Luffy beamed with a big grin.
"You still have the nerve to say!"
Nami's head felt like it grew a size bigger, steam practically puffing out in anger, she held her forehead and quickly ran to Robin, leaning weakly on her shoulder, and pitifully said:
"In short, we had 1 million Belly left, it's all spent, without more income, we'll have to eat fish bait."
"That stuff's pretty tasty," Luffy earnestly said, rubbing his chin.
Usopp and Chopper nodded in agreement.
"Wahhhhh!" Nami clenched her fists, emitting a sharp explosive sound in anger.
"Wait a minute..."
Sage paused and said, "You guys passed through the Devil's Triangle Sea Region, didn't encounter Moriah?"
"That shadow guy? We did, he's strong!"
Luffy clenched his fist, "There was also a huge giant, cut off my shadow, but I defeated that giant, then the shadow guy just left midway through our fight, returning everyone's shadows!"
These words made Zoro's eye twitch, and Sanji next to him lit a cigarette, giving a discreet glance.
That wasn't the whole story.
They hadn't arrived in time for the fight with Oars, which Luffy handled alone, defeating it with a hundred shadows, and after the shadows dissipated, he battled that Warlord of the Sea for quite some time, accumulating many injuries and fatigue.
Sanji saw the state of Moriah, who although was injured, seemed more disinterested in fighting.
But Luffy's injuries weren't minor, he passed out, and then another Warlord showed up...
That guy transferred all of Luffy's injuries to Zoro.
"Oh..."
Sage chuckled, "Interesting, looks like the lazy fat guy finally realized something."
He knew the Straw Hat Pirates were treasure hunters and opportunists, so if they met Moriah and won, they couldn't leave without taking his treasure; but if it was a draw, they got nothing.
This was something to be happy about.
A lazy fat guy who's regained his will can drop the 'lazy' title and officially become a fat guy!
Such a person is fit to board his ship!
"Hohoho, great!"
In high spirits, Sage waved a large hand, "5 million is begging, you're pirates, want a share... Lily, what was Moriah's original bounty!"
"320 million Belly," Lily quickly responded.
"I'll give you guys that much!"
"Master Sage!" Nami was so delighted she nearly jumped up, her face turned into money symbols.
300 million!
And 20 million more!
More than the gold they got from Sky Island!
Bear in mind, the money from the Sky Island gold was the most money they'd ever seen in their lives!
Nami started stealing at age ten in the East Sea, it took till she was eighteen to get a hundred million Belly, and here in one day, three times that!
"However..." Sage said.
"If there's a condition, just say it!"
Nami quickly got serious, like she used the technique 'Soru', flashing behind Zoro and Sanji, pressing their heads down, "I'll make them do it!"
Sage's mouth curled, patting Luffy's shoulder, he said to Nami, "You're just a navigator, not qualified to negotiate with me, important decisions still need your captain's approval."
How much to share, and how, that's for the captains to decide, the others just give opinions.
Opinions, which can be ignored.
If the Straw Hat doesn't want it, he won't give a single Belly.
If the Straw Hat wants to snatch it, then let's all fight!
And the sister this or that, that's his money!
Money!
Luffy pulled on his Straw Hat, raising a finger to Sage.
"One billion?" Sage smiled.
"No."
He raised his head, showing off a bright and firm smile at Sage, "I want the Rainbow Gem!"
Sage was momentarily taken aback, then burst out laughing, "Hahahaha, hohohohoho!"
Lily and the others instantly stepped aside, creating an open area.
The tourists at the resort had long fled when Lily drew her sword and charged ahead, leaving no visitors but themselves.
"Pirates take what they want by getting it themselves."
Sage moved to the opposite side, facing Luffy, twisting his shoulders, making cracking sounds, snarling, "If you want more, then come get it! Straw Hat, you managed to draw with Moriah, I want to see your strength, fortunately, I'm bored lately!"
This guy has tremendous growth potential, like a monster, Sage could see it at once.
At the time of Enies Lobby, he could only defeat Lucci.
But in such a short time, he's already able to draw with Moriah.
This kind of guy... he wants to test his limits too.