Sorry, My Hand Slipped

A pocket watch that could save your life— Sabo had never even heard of such a thing.

Sabo watched Ma Qiao and his group walk away, then looked at the exquisite pocket watch in his pocket and the accompanying user manual, his feelings were very complicated.

But no matter what, it seems I've managed to keep Second Uncle calm?

Uh yeah, I mean, I managed to keep this mysterious stranger calm?

After hastily concluding his reconnaissance of the temporary naval recruitment site, Sabo returned to his hotel.

He immediately summoned the Fish-Man Hack, the Northern Army Commander Karasu, and the Southern Army Commander Lindbergh to discuss important matters.

After briefly explaining the troop deployment at the temporary naval recruitment point, especially the situation at key locations such as the server room, Sabo also recounted the events that had just occurred to everyone.

At such a critical juncture, with uncertainties arising, it would be extremely dangerous to conceal anything from one's companions.

Sabo explained the clothing and appearance of Ma Qiao and his group, as well as their estimated combat strength, and showed everyone the strange pocket watch.

Of course, he didn't mention his second grandfather. He only said that he met someone who claimed to be his relative.

The problem now is that all of the Revolutionary Army's plans are in the hands of Sabo's relative.

But Sabo couldn't be sure whether that relative would unconditionally stand by his side because of blood ties.

Judging from his clothing, Sabo believed the man was very wealthy, likely a nobleman or a wealthy merchant, and seemed to have close ties with high-ranking naval officials.

Such figures are usually on the opposite side of the Revolutionary Army.

"Sabo, if you say someone looks rich, they might actually be a relative of yours."

Fish-Man Hack sighed.

"You lost your memory in a shipwreck, but when Mr. Dragon rescued you, you were indeed wearing clothes belonging to a wealthy family."

"Even if I am indeed the son of a wealthy family, my heart is already set on revolution. Regardless of my past identity or my family background, my highest ideal in this life is to overthrow the brutal rule of the World Government!"

Sabo said with a determined look in his eyes.

"Of course we believe in you! You're our most reliable comrade-in-arms!"

The Fish-Man Hack examined the pocket watch closely, a meaningful sigh escaping his lips:

"It is indeed a very valuable clock! If that person is truly your relative, he must love you very much. This pocket watch carries the longing of your family... Sabo, you should be happy."

"Perhaps..."

Sabo stammered, knowing he would be very happy if the other person said it was his cousin or something.

But unfortunately...

Picking up the pocket watch, Sabo said with some concern, "This watch has a very complex structure. There might be a tracking device inside. The worst-case scenario I can think of is that my so-called relative is actually World Government spy who wants to use me to find the coordinates of the Revolutionary Army Headquarters."

"That is indeed a possibility."

The Fish-Man Hack nodded and suggested, "This is a serious matter. We'd better seek technical support from headquarters. Koala is very skilled at identifying tracking devices; if she inspects them, there will be no mistake."

The Northern Army Commander, Karasu, was a composed man, and he immediately spoke.

"No, if we risk contacting Koala now, the bio-waves of the Den Den Mushi could very well be intercepted by the Navy's Black Den Den Mushi. We don't seem to have any White Den Den Mushi with anti-eavesdropping capabilities, do we?"

"Don't worry, although we didn't bring a white Den Den Mushi, we can use the Supreme Edition Big Bird Den Den Mushi."

Hack solemnly took a heavy wooden box from under the bed.

Both the Karasu and Lindbergh were very curious.

If it's Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooped-up insect), then that Den Den Mushi is way too big!

However, upon opening the wooden box, one discovers a miniature garden villa complete with a swimming pool.

But this villa is not a simple model.

Everything inside, from the villa itself and its furnishings to the flowers and plants around it, and even the beach chairs and parasols by the swimming pool, is genuine.

Of course, the water in the swimming pool is real, and it has a small antibacterial filter.

The only fake thing is that the so-called sun on top of the box is just a 20-watt light bulb.

At this moment, a Den Den Mushi is lying sprawled out on the beach.

This Den Den Mushi wears a gold chain around its neck, a stylish floral shirt designed by Pappag, and sunglasses over its antenna-like eyes.

He was lounging with his legs crossed, enjoying mushroom brandy made from special mushrooms while sunbathing.

His vacation was abruptly interrupted, and the Supreme Den Den Mushi grumbled and seemed very unhappy.

Before Hack could even introduce it, Sabo eagerly picked up the Den Den Mushi.

"The Supreme Edition Big Bird Den Den Mushi, each priced over 300 million Beli, can emit special bio-waves for long-distance transmission. Its waves are different from all known frequency bands, making them impossible for even the Black Den Den Mushi to eavesdrop on."

"Of course, these aren't its most important advantages. After all, if it's just about preventing eavesdropping on important calls, the white Den Den Mushi is perfectly capable. The biggest advantage of the Supreme Edition Den Den Mushi is that it never buffers when watching live streams!"

"Alright, alright, stop talking. No matter how much you say, Mr. Dragon will not agree to give you this precious Den Den Mushi for personal use."

Hack's words instantly deflated Sabo's high spirits.

That's right, the Revolutionary Army isn't the World Government, so they don't have that much funding.

The Supreme Den Den Mushi is a device worth 300 million Beli, so of course it should be used for the revolutionary cause.

However, the thought of the live stream being severely disrupted due to weather changes at sea filled Sabo with longing as he gazed at the Supreme Den Den Mushi.

Would that second grandfather buy it for himself?

Sabo suddenly realized that having a wealthy elder in his family might not be entirely a bad thing.

Ugh, what am I thinking?!

I am a man dedicated to the revolution; how can I let myself be blinded by these material pleasures?

Just a single premium Den Den Mushi...

Damn it, it seems like...

Sabo pinched his thigh hard to snap himself out of it.

Then he dialed the precious, Supreme Edition Big Bird Den Den Mushi).

As expected of a high-end item worth 300 million Beli, its daily maintenance costs are also quite considerable.

Although the Supreme Den Den Mushi has a bad temper, his attitude towards work is absolutely professional.

The other large bird-shaped telephone at the Revolutionary Army Headquarters was quickly connected.

The Den Den Mushi's wide, extended abdomen transformed into a screen.

Koala's lovely face appeared on the screen. (As shown in the picture)

She was wearing a martial arts uniform and practicing Fish-Man Karate.

Looking at the shattered tiles behind the girl, Sabo suddenly felt a throbbing pain in his head.

Koala ignored Sabo and immediately shouted:

"Mr. Hack, did Sabo watch any weird shows while he was away on business?"

From an angle not visible on the screen, Sabo bowed and made obeisances towards Hack.

Hack glanced at Sabo, then at Koala, both of whom were his beloved juniors.

What a tragedy!

After hesitating for a while, Hack finally spoke reluctantly to the screen:

"Don't worry, Koala, Sabo hasn't given us a single gift. In internet parlance, that's called 'getting something for free,' and getting something for free should be forgivable, right..."

"Absolutely unforgivable!"

Somewhere off the coast of Water 7.

Spandam clung to a floating plank, tilting his head back and gasping for breath. (See picture)

He somewhat regretted not taking the safer Sea Train this time.

Just minutes earlier, a warship with Nezumi as its prow and the word "root" on its bow ignored Spandam's order to give way and brazenly rammed his small judicial vessel.

Spandam recalled that the last time he experienced such a violent attack was more than a decade ago, caused by that guy Cutty Flam.

"How dare you offend Lord Spandam! You must not be forgiven!"

Having barely managed to maintain his balance, he immediately pulled out the nearly dead Den Den Mushi from his pocket and dialed Rob Lucci's number.

Then came a roar.

Spandam is essentially the Enies Lobby Captain Nezumi.

He is the son of Spandine, the former head of CP9.

Although he was foolish and incompetent, his Doriki Value was a pitiful nine points.

But thanks to his father's connections, he became the commander of CP5 at a young age and orchestrated a persecution plan against Tom and his apprentice.

Now he has succeeded his father as the head of CP9, becoming the direct superior of Lucci, Kaku, Kalifa, and others.

At the same time, he inherited his father's ambition and always made finding the whereabouts of the Pluton Blueprints his primary goal.

However, Spandam's departure from Enies Lobby for Water 7 was not due to any new information regarding the Pluton Blueprints.

Instead, through his father's connections, Spandam learned a startling piece of news.

Several cadres of the Revolutionary Army, who have been very active in recent years, have appeared in the Water 7.

This is a very good opportunity to make a name for yourself.

Because Spandam's most powerful agents happened to be in Water 7.

He believed that with that group of "supermen" who possessed thousands of Doriki Value and were like monsters, they would be able to easily capture those Revolutionary Army cadres.

Of course, Spandam also knew that he couldn't afford to lose sight of the bigger picture and expose Lucci and his team who had been lying in wait for years.

The value of the Pluton Blueprints is still paramount.

There's another thing: Marine Headquarters Admiral Akainu is also in Water 7.

We must be careful that those guys in the navy don't steal our credit.

It may be somewhat surprising, but Spandam had a good relationship with Marine Admiral Kuzan since his father's generation.

Because Kuzan has been in charge of matters related to Pluton, including capturing Nico Robin.

In reality, Kuzan was less about capturing Robin and more about acting as Robin guardian, using his authority to secretly release Robin into the sea.

Entrusted by his friend, former Marine Giant Tribe Vice Admiral Guval D. Saul, Kuzan has been secretly protecting Robin.

Otherwise, there's no way an eight-year-old girl could escape the World Government's pursuit.

Spandam's father, Spandine, was one of the tools Kuzan used to help Robin escape into the sea.

In the original Water 7 arc, Spandam even obtained the Golden Den Den Mushi authorized by Admiral Kuzan, gaining the right to launch the Buster Call.

In short, while we can't say that Standam is Kuzan's henchman, they are strategic allies from a factional standpoint, so he is naturally at odds with Akainu.

Therefore, Spandam had no intention of sharing intelligence with the Navy.

Anyway, if I can capture those Revolutionary Army, it will be my achievement.

If the Revolutionary Army succeeds and disrupts the recruitment broadcast, then the responsibility will not lie with him, but with Admiral Akainu.

Thinking he was now invincible, Spandam let out a wise laugh.

However, the pain from multiple comminuted fractures in his body immediately made him realize his predicament.

On the distant sea, several upright fish fins sent chills down Spandam's spine.

Those are a school of sharks patrolling.

"Don't come any closer!"

Spandam screamed and yelled, forgetting even the pain in his body.

He watched as the shark opened its blood-red jaws and charged towards him.

Spandam hastily drew his Elephant Sword from his waist, Funkfreed.

That was a sword that had eaten the Elephant-Elephant Fruit.

The front half of the sword can transform into the body of an elephant, possessing immense strength and weight, and can be used for thrusting with its tusks and blade-shaped trunk.

However, affected by the seawater, Funkfreed became limp and powerless.

As for Spandam himself, he was just a weakling.

Just as he closed his eyes, trembling and awaiting his Destiny of being torn to pieces by sharks.

A black figure swiftly flew through the air, grabbed Spandam by the back of his collar, and lifted him up.

At the same time, the man quickly pointed a finger at the giant shark that was leaping out of the water to tear at its prey, unwilling to let it escape.

"Six Powers: Shigan!"

A deep, bloody hole appeared instantly on the sand shark's forehead, as if it had been hit by a bullet, and then it fell straight down.

Soon after, the shark floated belly up on the surface of the sea, attracting a large group of its kind to devour it.

In mid-air.

"Lucci, you're way too slow!"

Spandam loudly berated his men:

"If you hadn't said that acting rashly would easily expose our whereabouts, and hadn't gone to meet me beforehand, I wouldn't have been rammed by the barbaric navy and surrounded by a swarm of sharks. The responsibility for all of this lies with you..."

Listening to the incessant rambling of his idiotic superior officer, who was slung under his arm, Lucci remained completely calm, showing no sign of anger.

He was long used to being bossed around by Shaco superiors, even though he was an elite agent.

Even if this guy is cowardly, incompetent, and always tries to steal credit while shirking responsibility, Lucci must still obey his orders unconditionally.

Because the leaders represent the will of the World Government, obeying the will of the World Government and becoming the most reliable Barrier for the Celestial Dragons is the sole reason for the existence of the Cipher Pol.

This is the core content that Lucci was taught from a young age.

He kept getting stronger until he became the Celestial Dragons' most loyal and trusted dog.

This is Lucci's greatest honor.

Therefore, no matter how outrageous Spandam's words or how unfounded his accusations, Lucci's top priority will always be protecting his safety.

"Um?"

The incessantly chattering Spandam stopped, stretched his neck, and sniffed hard near Lucci's mouth. "This smell... what's with this smell?"

Spandam was also a connoisseur of fine wine, and he immediately recognized the Lucci must have just tasted some good wine.

"Lucci, I didn't expect you to know how to enjoy yourself so much. But as a CP agent, being addicted to alcohol isn't a good thing, is it? Bring out all your fine wines to serve your superior later."

Plop.

Lucci was holding his superior's hand when suddenly it slipped.

Spandam screamed and fell into the sea again.

"Oh no, my fingers are completely weak!"

Lucci remained expressionless, and the pigeon on his shoulder seemed to say:

"I'm sorry, Commander Spandam, the Six Powers: Geppo is a very physically demanding technique. I need to rest for a bit."