Trader In The World Of Pirates!!!

"So, I assume everyone is already familiar with the rules of the transaction?"

Doflamingo suppressed his inner excitement, maintaining a composed expression.

Though his flamboyant appearance made it hard to take him seriously, the individuals present were far from ordinary. Their trust in Netero was enough for them to believe in Doflamingo's identity as a Dimensional Merchant.

And from there, things proceeded smoothly.

The leaders of the five major nations, along with Netero, each completed their transactions with Doflamingo.

This time, their chosen trade item was, of course, the [Rose] bombs they had spent the past month mass-producing and stockpiling.

Thanks to the full-scale mobilization of V5, nearly 80% of the world's [Rose] bombs had been collected within a single month—valued at a staggering 160 million points!

According to the Dimensional Merchant's earnings system, an amount of wealth that Doflamingo had never even dared to dream of now lay quietly in his account!

And yet—

This was only the beginning.

According to the latest updates from Leo...

Once Doflamingo's transaction volume exceeded 100 million points, Leo would submit an application to the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce to upgrade his merchant rank.

The Merchant Promotion SystemTrainee Merchants earn 1 point for every 1 point traded.Once their transaction volume reaches 1 million points, they become Junior Dimensional Merchants, gaining access to new worlds.Junior Merchants still earn 1 point per 1 point traded, but to increase profits, they must reach a total transaction volume of 10 million points to advance.Upon reaching 10 million points, they become Intermediate Merchants, doubling their earnings—2 points per 1 point traded.Once their transaction volume surpasses 100 million points, they advance to Senior Merchants.

Senior Merchants triple their income and gain the ability to recruit new Trainee Merchants at the cost of sacrificing a portion of their earnings.

And thanks to the V5 and Hunter Association's deal—

Doflamingo would be instantly promoted to Senior Merchant!

According to Leo, once the Chamber of Commerce approved the promotion, Doflamingo would receive even more points as a reward.

In other words—

His actual earnings weren't just 160 million points!

By breaking down the promotion bonuses:

100M transaction quota = Double earnings90M transaction quota = Double earnings60M transaction quota = Triple earnings

His total profit skyrocketed to an astronomical 370 million points!

If he weren't already past the age of daydreaming, Doflamingo might have thought this was all just a fantasy!

Unbeknownst to him, his actual income was 100 million points higher than Leo's!

But there was nothing he could do about it.

To encourage more merchants and expand the influence of the Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce, Leo had intentionally loosened the restrictions on select high-potential merchants like Doflamingo.

Of course, that didn't mean Leo was left with nothing.

The Chamber of Commerce's review process was Leo's insurance policy—his safeguard.

According to the system, based on Doflamingo's merchant rank, Leo was supposed to hand over 370 million points from the 640 million total revenue.

However—

Leo only transferred 160 million to Doflamingo, keeping the remaining points under his own control to build an entirely new world.

After all, the review process—

Was entirely in Leo's hands.

There was nothing stopping him from delaying it for a year or two, using the excuse that Dimensional Merchants have endless lifespans.

And with more merchants emerging, Leo's accumulation of points was accelerating at an alarming rate—

Soon, even hundreds of millions of points would feel insignificant in his eyes!

As expected, things unfolded just as Leo had predicted.

When he thoroughly explained the situation to Doflamingo, detailing the remaining 210 million points, along with the additional points he would accumulate from future transactions, Doflamingo was reassured. The Transdimensional Chamber of Commerce would undoubtedly replenish the amount.

And at most—it would take only three years.

Upon hearing this, Doflamingo didn't doubt Leo or the Chamber of Commerce in the slightest. Instead, his mind was completely preoccupied with the massive influx of points he was about to receive.

Everything felt like a dream.

But he didn't allow himself to get lost in it.

Snapping himself back to reality, Doflamingo forced himself to focus.

Because next—an even bigger deal awaited!

Accumulating points was only part of the plan.

According to their agreement, Doflamingo would remain stationed at this base for an extended period, assisting V5 and the Hunter Association in creating a powerful, all-encompassing force—one strong enough to conquer the Dark Continent.

Yes. Conquer.

Now that V5 had confirmed the authenticity of Dimensional Transactions, their ambitions had grown exponentially.

Once hesitant to even attempt exploration, they now dared to openly use the word "conquer."

All of this confidence stemmed from the power they had acquired through dimensional trading.

Of course, the 160 million points—an enormous sum—had been gathered from the entire human population of the Hunter World. This meant that, by principle, the points had to be used for the collective benefit of humanity within this world.

This also meant that before V5 and the Hunter Association depleted their supply of points, Doflamingo would have to carefully select the most suitable power systems and growth strategies for their forces.

A daunting, exhausting task.

Yet at this moment, he felt both pain and exhilaration.

As soon as the top brass issued their orders, personnel from various factions began assembling at the base, prepared to embark on this journey of evolution.

The transaction process itself was exceptionally smooth.

According to V5's top strategists, the majority of the 160 million points would be allocated toward enhancing the base-level troops for the upcoming conquest.

Among the selected personnel:

Some were elite V5 soldiers or special operatives trained by the Hunter Association specifically for Dark Continent expeditions.Others were highly skilled private-sector specialists who had successfully passed rigorous assessments and joined within the past month.

In total, the force consisted of around 2,000 individuals.

Despite the disparity in their backgrounds and abilities, V5 and Netero spared no expense. They immediately invested 100 million points—equalizing the strength of all 2,000 recruits!

Now—

They had assembled a 2,000-man army, each soldier boasting a minimum level of 80!

Previously, a level 80 warrior would have been considered powerful enough to stand on equal footing with Netero himself.

But now?

Level 80 was merely the baseline.

Naturally, some individuals within V5 and the Hunter Association attempted to take advantage of this transaction for personal gain.

However, at this critical juncture, the top leaders of all nations—along with President Netero—had already issued an absolute decree:

Anyone who attempts to manipulate the Dimensional Transaction for selfish reasons...

...will be executed without hesitation.

No warnings. No justifications.

If even the slightest sign of foul play was detected—death was immediate.

This severe zero-tolerance policy made it painfully clear just how monumental this operation was.

After equipping the 2,000 troops, the remaining 60 million points were divided among V5 and the Hunter Association, with each faction receiving 10 million points to further enhance their elite warriors.

The final force, prepared to set foot on the Dark Continent, consisted of:

2,000 level 80 soldiers200 squad leaders, all exceeding level 10020 squadron leaders, all surpassing level 110And two captains, each boasting an overwhelming level 130!

One of these captains was President Netero himself—the leader of this operation.

The other?

A terrifying assassin personally selected by V5 from the underground world—

Zeno Zoldyck.

Zeno Zoldyck, the head of the infamous Zoldyck Family, was none other than Killua's grandfather.

The Zoldycks were a legendary assassin family, their name carrying immense weight within the underworld.

Due to their secrecy, even a single photograph of a Zoldyck family member was considered so valuable that it could fetch a staggering 100 million Jenny on the black market.

Throughout history, the Zoldyck family had never failed a mission.

As long as one had enough money, the Zoldycks could eliminate anyone, anytime, anywhere.

Because of this reputation, V5 frequently employed the Zoldycks to discreetly eliminate problematic enemies.

But this time—

V5 wasn't hiring Zeno.

Zeno was the one requesting to join V5!

For the first time, the Zoldyck Family—who once dictated their own terms—was now seeking V5's approval.

Since this was such a massive operation, V5 had no intention of keeping it secret from the start.

They were not just preparing for an expedition—

They were preparing for domination.

 Instead of keeping things secret, Zeno directly disclosed information about Dimensional Transactions to his family.

Once the Zoldyck family confirmed that Dimensional Trading was real, they refused to let this opportunity slip away.

For them, this was a chance to ascend to even greater heights.

To secure access to Dimensional Transactions, Zeno willingly signed numerous agreements with V5 in the name of the Zoldyck family—essentially selling their services to V5 for the next twenty years.

But!

The sacrifice was worth it.

Through these agreements, Zeno gained the qualification to exchange points, receiving a staggering 5 million points in total.

With these, his strength soared past multiple thresholds, skyrocketing from level 80+ to stand on equal footing with President Netero—

Level 130!

At this moment, Zeno felt an overwhelming sense of power.

With a single full-powered strike, he believed he could wipe an entire continent off the map.

A mere flick of his strength could reshape the land itself.

However…

Even with this newfound power, Zeno did not lose himself.

In fact, it was precisely his unwavering clarity of purpose that had allowed him to reach this level in the first place.

And so, after acquiring this power, he embraced his contractual role without hesitation—

Serving V5 with absolute seriousness.

After half a month of final preparations, everything was set.

Now—

A new breed of beasts, known as "humans," was ready to reveal its fangs to the real world.

Passing through the gate that had long shielded humanity, a massive warship sliced through the turbulent seas, charging fearlessly toward its final destination—

The Dark Continent.

On the deck, the 2,000 warriors chosen for this conquest stood in silence, their expressions solemn.

All eyes were locked onto the boundless horizon ahead.

Because of their large numbers, the troops were divided into two battalions of 1,110 soldiers each—

One battalion led by NeteroThe other commanded by Zeno

Each battalion was further split into 10 squadrons, which were subdivided into 100 squads.

Each squadron was led by an elite warrior of level 110.Each squad consisted of 10 level 80 fighters and a level 100 captain.

Most of these commanders were either trusted confidants of world governments or high-ranking members of the Hunter Association.

With their exceptional abilities and unmatched combat prowess, they would lead V5's forces into the heart of the unknown.

In fact—

Every single squad leader was now stronger than President Netero had once been.

With this unprecedented concentration of power, V5 devised an audacious strategy for their expedition.

Once the warship reached the shores of the Dark Continent, the 2,000 warriors would disperse into squadrons, fanning out to explore and claim territory.

For centuries, humanity's obsession with the Dark Continent had never wavered.

Not only did it loom over them like a blade hanging over their heads, but it was also believed to contain treasures beyond imagination.

Although humans had only managed to uncover a handful of these treasures over the centuries…

Even those few discoveries were enough to fuel an endless hunger for more.

This time was no different.

Even if they failed to harvest valuable materials, they hoped to at least secure artifacts and creatures that could be traded in Dimensional Transactions.

After all—

With the previous trade of Rose, humanity had almost exhausted its supply of valuable bargaining chips for Dimensional Merchants.

Unlike other supernatural systems—

Nen was not like Naruto's ninjutsu, nor was it similar to Fairy Tail's magic.

Instead, it was closer to One Piece's Haki—a power system that relied heavily on individual interpretation and mastery.

Although every Nen user's ability was unique, the strongest individuals tended to have a similar depth of understanding.

Furthermore, a powerful user's insight into Nen could be transferred to weaker individuals, accelerating their growth.

As a result, after the initial wave of transactions with a few elite Nen users, it became increasingly difficult for newcomers to exchange their abilities for points.

Additionally, creating Nen-based artifacts was nearly impossible, making it even harder to generate trade-worthy commodities from human society.

This meant that after Doflamingo's massive windfall, future profitability from Nen-related trades would likely be severely limited.

In hindsight—

The timing of the Rose transaction had been nothing short of perfect.

Had V5 not acted swiftly, banning the use of Rose in warfare, there would have been far fewer bombs left to trade.

Some might call it luck.

But in truth—

It was the fate of humanity itself.

The warship's voyage lasted one month.

Then—

At long last, after weeks of endless ocean, the horizon finally changed.

A new landscape emerged at the very edge of the world.

A land blacker than night itself.

Above it, the sky was veiled in thick, swirling clouds—a realm shrouded in darkness and dread.

From the very first moment they laid eyes on this foreboding continent, every soldier on the warship felt an oppressive weight settle in their chests.

An ancient, primal fear clawed at their instincts.

But that fear was fleeting.

Because this time—

Humanity was no longer the prey.

For the first time in history, they would not be victims of the Dark Continent's horrors—

They would be the conquerors.

This was no longer an expedition of survival.

This was an invasion!

As the warship neared the shore, an unspoken tension swept across the entire crew.

Although no one dared to break the silence—

Every single person aboard was thinking the same thing.

"Dark Continent…

Are you ready to face the greed of humanity!?"