Chapter 129: CP9’s Fear!

Chapter 129: CP9's Fear!

The members of CP4 were quickly assembled at the dock.

After all, if the Dragon Hunter Pirates really showed up—and if they managed to capture them—they might earn a direct promotion to CP0.

Everyone was eager to shine.

"You really think the Dragon Hunter Pirates would come after us over some handyman?"

Maki, the captain of CP4, said with a smirk. He'd been in power long enough to know better than to believe a rookie pirate crew could escape from both Admiral Kuzan and the Navy's Hero, Garp.

"This is just the Navy hyping up a threat so they can squeeze more military funds from the World Government… Happens all the time."

The CP agencies were no strangers to such tactics.

"It's not certain yet," someone replied. "But we do have confirmation that the Dragon Hunter Pirates were spotted just outside Water 7."

"Whether they're here for the handyman captain or just passing through… there's only one thing we should do—"

"Take them down."

Fagula clenched his fists, a vicious grin spreading across his face. He already pictured himself standing in the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, receiving awards from the Celestial Dragons.

"Pigs, move out."

"As for this trash—just kill him. No need to waste time."

Maki finished his sentence and vanished with a Soru, reappearing on CP4's exclusive ship.

"Hehehe..."

"Killing him now is a waste," Fagula chuckled darkly. "Bring him in front of the Dragon Hunter Pirates and kill him then—crush their morale."

"I want to see the look on their faces. It'll be delicious."

Laughing to himself, he ordered them to be dragged along and boarded the ship with his squad, fully intent on wiping out the Dragon Hunter Pirates.

Just after they set sail, a lone figure stood silently atop a nearby rooftop.

It was Rob Lucci, the captain of CP9 and one of the agents dispatched to capture Nico Robin.

"Lucci, are they really going after the Dragon Hunter Pirates?"

Jabra asked, his eyes narrow with suspicion.

"Should we follow?"

"Jabra, do you think the World Government is stupid?" Lucci asked coldly. "Or maybe you think the Navy is?"

"This Dragon Hunter crew… they're called rookies, sure. But if the Navy wanted to fake a threat to boost funding, they wouldn't use no-names like them."

"They'd use someone like Blackbeard. Or Whitebeard. Someone worth the spectacle. Otherwise, it'd be a joke—and the Navy would lose face."

Lucci's tone sharpened. "No. These Dragon Hunter Pirates… they're the real deal."

Jabra frowned. "But they're clearly attacking CP4. Are we just gonna stand by and watch?"

"We report to Spandam. He makes the decisions," Lucci said flatly. "If he tells us to help CP4, then I suggest we run the hell away."

Jabra blinked, stunned. "Run away…?"

He couldn't believe Lucci—arrogant, cold-blooded Lucci—was suggesting retreat before even engaging.

"You'll die."

Lucci's voice dropped. "I haven't fought the Dragon Hunter Pirates directly. But I have crossed paths with one of their crew—Hawkins."

"At that time, Hawkins wasn't even under Ryuunosuke's command. And still, I couldn't beat him."

"And Hawkins isn't even a main combat captain. He's just a division head."

"Then there's Gunado. One of their handymen we caught before. Even their handymen are monsters."

"If a CP4 agent went one-on-one with Gunado… I'm not sure they'd win."

Lucci's eyes hardened. "CP4's cocky, but I'm not suicidal."

Jabra stood there, mind racing, until he finally snapped out of it and rushed off to report to Spandam.

Lucci looked back toward the sea. The waters seemed calm, but he knew better.

Then, he vanished.

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Meanwhile, aboard the Dragon Hunter Pirates' ship…

"Captain, we're approaching the waters near Water 7."

"We'll be there in thirty minutes."

"Do you want us to take out all the CP members?"

"There's also a detachment of Navy branch forces nearby. Should we eliminate them too?"

Najenda came forward with a report.

Ever since the crew partnered with Morgans, things had gotten a lot smoother. The journalist's intel network had proven invaluable.

That was Morgans' strength—and the reason he still held influence across the sea.

"Anyone who stands in our way is an enemy," Ryuunosuke said calmly. "Kill them all. Don't hesitate."

Originally, he'd wanted to lay low, grow stronger, and rise gradually.

But now? They'd crossed the line.

And he wasn't planning to stay silent anymore.

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Elsewhere…

Spandam stood frozen, eyes darting across the intel he'd just received.

The Dragon Hunter Pirates were en route—and from everything he'd heard, they weren't bluffing.

His hands trembled.

He knew their style. That crew of lunatics had once used a Navy ally as a bargaining chip against the Government itself!

If they found out that more CP agents were present…

They'd all be dead.

He had no idea how to respond. Survival itself felt like a long shot.

Then a thought struck him.

"Jabra!"

"You said the Dragon Hunter Pirates' handyman crew—some of them are still alive, right?"

"Yeah. They're detained by CP4. The Navy's involved too."

"Get them. Right now."

"Bring them to the port—we're returning them to the Dragon Hunter Pirates!"

Spandam was dead serious.

Jabra just stared at him, completely thrown off.

First Lucci wanted to flee. Now Spandam wanted to give prisoners back?

What the hell was going on?

Still, Spandam was their commanding officer. Orders were orders.

And after hearing what Lucci said earlier…

Jabra didn't argue. He turned and sprinted off to complete the mission.

Because if they were too late—if CP4 got steamrolled before they could make peace—

It'd already be over.

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