"Eh~"
The man in the overcoat exclaimed in surprise, clearly not expecting to be discovered, let alone that he would be caught in broad daylight.
"Wait! I am from the World Government, please do not remove my disguise!"
As Cifer prepared to remove his mask and coat, the man panicked, quickly approached, and pleaded in a low voice.
"You're from the World Government... what does that have to do with me?"
In front of everyone, the man's coat and mask were swept away by Cifer.
A strong-looking man with horned hair was displayed in full view of the public.
"Isn't that Boss Bruno?!"
The passersby's eyes were initially on Robin and Nolan and the other girls, until Cifer lifted the man's coat, and they all recognized him.
"I was wondering why the bar wasn't open today, so you ended up here!"
A passerby greeted Bruno with a laugh, and Bruno responded repeatedly, cold sweat pouring down his face.
"What... what happened?"
After chatting for a while, they realized that the atmosphere seemed a bit off, and passersby began to gather, clearly to support Bruno.
"It's nothing, it's nothing! He's my friend, it's just a little tiff."
Bruno quickly dispersed the crowd, then looked nervously at the expressionless man in front of him.
The mission wasn't finished yet, and he didn't want to reveal his identity to the people here so soon.
Fortunately, this city is full of perverts, and their eyes are all on the beautiful women. No one cares about the few words she and that man just exchanged.
"When did I become your friend?"
"I'm so sorry! I wonder if we could discuss this further somewhere else?"
Bruno doesn't want to mess with this notorious madman, but Nicole Robin will be a great help to their mission.
The deadline for the mission was fast approaching, and if it wasn't completed soon, the entire CP9 would be in serious trouble. That's why he took the risk.
"I have nothing to talk about with low-level thugs. Tonight, bring your boss to see me."
"You know, that's the genius who's said to be one in eight hundred years! I only let you off the hook because of him."
If it weren't for his feelings for that person, Bruno would have been dead the moment he decided to harm Robin.
"Learn!"
Bruno's eyes trembled; he suddenly felt that this man was even more terrifying than he had imagined.
All I did was mention the name "CP9," and he already knew exactly who my boss was!
Bruno hurriedly left, and his surprise was evident even from his back view; he was so flustered that he almost fell into the water.
"Sister Robin, this is delicious too!"
Not far away, Nolan was waving at them.
"Are you sure it's okay, Cifer? That's CP9..."
The world only knows that the World Government has eight spy agencies, CP1 through CP8, but Robin has heard of CP9.
This is an organization completely different from the other eight. CP9 is said to have the right to kill anyone who defies the World Government on the spot!
"I am the Black Winged Great Demon!"
Cifer waved back at Nolan, his face expressionless yet radiating unparalleled confidence.
Robin was stunned. The figure walking towards his companions seemed undaunted by any hardship.
She also cast aside all her burdens and followed behind him, walking towards Nolan and the others, her footsteps seemingly carried by a gentle breeze.
"Robin ~ There seems to be a bookstore over there, shall we go together!"
Even though he has seen many different landscapes, Chopper is still full of curiosity about the world.
"Hmm~"
Taking the Water Water Meat from Nolan, she stayed by Chopper's side, who had transformed into his normal reindeer form, and walked towards the bookstore around the corner.
"Let's go buy some local specialties and put them on the boat. The Water Water Meat here are really unique, Enel!"
Seeing this, Nolan patted Enel, who was fighting with Bonney for food.
"Ha?"
Enel didn't believe such nonsense. He always said things like buying ingredients, but in the blink of an eye, he was already in a clothing store.
He recalled the terrifying experience of shopping with this woman a while ago, and even suspected that her stamina was inexhaustible.
But after thinking about it, he figured that staying away from Bonney might be a good thing. He casually pulled out a tissue from the store to wipe his mouth and hands, and then slowly strolled around the shopping street with Nolan.
"Let's go, let's go exchange money."
Cifer grabbed Bonney, who was still wolfing down her food, and got into Blue, heading towards the center of Shipbuilding Island.
"What? That guy wants to see me?"
In a corner of Shipbuilding Island, a man with a white dove perched on his shoulder stood before Bruno. He was none other than Rob Lucci, the genius that Cifer had described as a once-in-eight-hundred-years talent.
"Hmm~ He specifically asked you to come see him tonight. He's a complete madman. Should we report this to the World Government?"
Bruno was very nervous, after all, he had just faced Cifer directly, and even though the latter did nothing, his posture alone showed how incredibly strong he was.
At the very least, it's something they can't possibly handle.
He believed the best solution was to report it to the World Government, letting the higher-ups know that the "Child of the Devil" they had been searching for was right next to Ulquiorra.
Let someone from the upper echelons make contact with him.
"Have you ever considered that the government wouldn't know something that even we know? All they need to contact Ulquiorra is a tiny Den Den Mushi."
Bruno began to sweat, something he had never considered before.
If even they could spot Nico Robin just moments after she arrived on the island, how could the World Government's spies all over the world not know?
Are they genuinely unaware, or are they pretending not to know?
Especially after the recent uproar over the Celestial Dragons incident, that man should have been a key figure of concern for the government!
Moreover, since the other party dares to openly bring Nicole Robin with him, even if the government orders him to hand her over, do you think he will obey the government's orders?
Bruno began to feel a chill run down his spine. More importantly, if the government decided to make him hand over the people after he reported it, CP9 would inevitably be the receiving party.
So whatever decision that man makes, they will be the first to bear the brunt in this power struggle between the higher-ups and the strong!
If you succeed, the government may commend you, and you may be promoted and made rich; if you fail, you will only face death!
"So what should we do?"
"I'll go and see him tonight, and see what he's really up to."
Lucci slung his coat over his shoulder, turned and walked toward Dock One. Unlike Bruno, there was no fear on his face.