Tesoro says to let them continue playing until they lose, and Tanaka jumps back into the floor. Tesoro then laughs profusely, and Tanaka asks what to do with the Straw Hats. He hardens it as it lands, causing the man's head to be trapped under a mass of gold. As the man apologizes in great fear, Tesoro liquefies the chandelier above him, sending it crashing down. However, Tesoro confronts him for laughing and flicks one of his rings at the man, allowing him to change its shape and wrap the man in gold.
A drunk employee, who knew Luffy's reputation and hubris, laughs wildly at Luffy's ambitions. Meanwhile, Tesoro and Carina oversee a party of the Gran Tersoro's staff, and Tanaka emerges from the floor to report to Tesoro about the Straw Hats within the city. However, Baccarat steps in and chases the children away from the VIP guests, and she resumes touring them around. The Straw Hats are shocked by the high price, but the children say that they need to sell these flowers to purchase their freedom. They are suddenly approached by a group of small children, who are selling flowers for 5000 each. Baccarat says that they can continue their VIP experience as long as they win more money, and despite Usopp being cautious about losing money by gambling, Luffy decides to continue on their unexpected vacation. They then reach a tall, golden hotel, where the Straw Hats change into fancy white outfits. Inside a security room, Tanaka and his assistants oversee dozens of camera monitors. The Straw Hats become more and more awestruck at the beautiful ship, but Baccarat reveals that there are Eizo Den Den Mushi everywhere, and anyone caught cheating or stealing will be sent to an underground prison. They pass through the downtown area, which contains resorts and all sorts of vacation facilities and destinations, before passing into the first class city where all buildings are made of gold. Baccarat gives them a ride in an automobile powered by turtles known as Turtle Cars, driving them to the city. They are then approached by Baccarat, who reveals that they are VIP guests due to their fame as pirates. The Straw Hats dock, and gaze at Gran Tesoro in awe. The Straw Hat Crew get dressed up for a luxurious vacation. The Long Long Pirates are then encased in gold, and as fountains of gold burst all around, Tesoro welcomes everyone to Gran Tesoro. With their captain defeated, the remaining Long Long Pirates try escaping back on their ship, but Tesoro surrounds the ship and grabs them with tendrils of gold, dragging them high up into the air. Long Long brings out a machine gun hidden in his hair, but Luffy reflects the bullets back toward him as he spins toward the captain, taking him out with Gomu Gomu no Jet Pistol. Luffy confronts the captain, Long Long, as he grabs onto the mast and spins around it. However, the Straw Hats easily defeat them, with Zoro, Sanji, Brook, and Franky taking down Narcie, Balong, Morkin, and Nypers respectively while the others took care of the remaining crew members. Wanting the Straw Hats' money, the Long Long Pirates board the Thousand Sunny on a very long cannon and attack. However, they are immediately approached by a very long ship commanded by the Long Long Pirates. They then use Coup de Burst to fly right into Tesoro's concert venue. They are excited to be in the midst of this, with Nami wanting to collect all the gold dust that comes to them. Meanwhile, the Straw Hat Pirates have reached Gran Tesoro and sail into it, wherein they are showered by gold dust. He and Carina then sing for a jubilant crowd in a concert on Gran Tesoro. Gild Tesoro walks up to the top of a pillar and begins a spectacle, creating a spear out of his gold microphone and driving it into a hole, which causes the gold around him to liquefy and move around. He is about to take action to satisfy his bottomless ambition which may result in major changes in power relationships in the New World… Plot Arrival at the Entertainment City: Gran Tesoro There, the Straw Hat Pirates meet the ruler of the country, the golden emperor, Gild Tesoro, who easily wins pirates, the Marines, and even the World Government over to his side with money. Set in Gran Tesoro, an independent country chartered by the World Government, home of the world's greatest entertainment city where well-known pirates, Marines, and millionaires throughout the world gather in an "absolute sanctuary" that even the World Government cannot touch. 2.4 The Final Spectacle: Fighting for Freedom.2.3 The Power of Money: Taking Desperate Measures.
2.2 Tesoro's Ultimatum: The Straw Hats' Grand Heist.2.1 Arrival at the Entertainment City: Gran Tesoro.