"Ahhh, it's an agent, World Government agent!"
"Brother Franky, run! Don't worry about us, we'll hold him off for you!"
"Big brother, he... he's not injured at all! Your punch didn't hurt him!"
"Big brother, let's go!!!"
Amidst the boisterous chatter of his underlings, Franky smoothed his pompadour with his left hand and chuckled.
"Wow, you're amazing! You're such a tasteless jerk, you're not even hurt!"
But that's nothing! Grandpa Franky hasn't even used his full strength yet. Now let me show you my super-heavy punch!
Franky spread his hips wide, striking a pose as if drawing a bow and arrow, and began to gather power in his right fist.
"Super Power Iron Fist!"
Boom!!!
That punch landed squarely on Jabra's excited face!
The clothes around Jabra's neck ripped open instantly, and the black tie stuck to his chest muscles swung wildly, but even so, there were no marks on his face.
Seeing the shocked Franky, Jabra smiled slightly, tossed his shattered sunglasses aside, and then bowed slightly to Franky.
"Mr. Franky, or rather Mr. Carter Flam, it seems that even if I feign madness, I cannot dispel your suspicion of me!"
Then I might as well speak frankly with you. Saint Gawain is as magnanimous as the ocean. He has no ill intentions towards you whatsoever. In fact, the task he gave me was to invite you over, not to take you there.
If you're still not satisfied, you're welcome to give me a couple more punches. With the Tekkai here, I can hold out until Mr. Franky is completely exhausted!
However, I think you don't need to continue your attack at all, after all, your senior brother, Mayor Iceburg.
He's already on our side!
As soon as he finished speaking, Jabra grinned widely and gave Franky a big smile.
And Franky.
His nonchalant demeanor vanished completely, replaced by a look of shock as he grabbed Jabra by the collar.
"What did you say, Iceburg...?"
"That's right!"
Suddenly, from the chaotic alleyway in the distance, another, more composed voice rang out.
Rob Lucci emerged, sporting a small pigeon wearing a tie on his shoulder.
As Rob Lucci approached the tavern where Franky was, he continued speaking.
"Mr. Iceburg has sided with Lord Gawain, and we are now on the same side. Lord Gawain does wish to see you, but while he can use the word 'please,' you are not qualified to actually show any sign of being invited!"
Hearing Rob Lucci's words, Franky exhaled four heavy puffs of steam.
"Rob Lucci, one of the five foremen of Dock 1, you actually are a government agent? This is... this is a huge bombshell!"
"Heh, Carter Flam, the disciple of Tom, I thought you were dead, but you changed your name to Franky and returned to Water 7, and even transformed yourself into a robot."
This guy is no less important than me!
"Phew~."
Listening to Lucci's words, Franky looked up at the desolate ceiling.
"You've found out everything, haha, it seems I really can only bring disaster to Water 7."
"No, this may not be a disaster, Franky!"
I hope you can hear me clearly. Iceburg has joined us and become the adult's subordinate.
Also, your master Tom's younger brother, Mr. Merfolk Dan, is currently also following you.
The master asked me to invite you, so I will not use any force, but I still don't want you to keep the master waiting.
Then, I can only try to persuade you in another way.
Now, come with me, and you will meet Iceburg and your master's brother. Even if the final result is death, only three of you will die.
If you refuse to come with me, the Buster Call will be invoked once again in Water 7 after Ohara, and the three of you will be the only survivors!
Make your choice, Carter Flam!
"Heh, do I even have a choice? Just call me Franky, you pigeon man!"
Come on, old man Franky, let's go together for a while, Iceburg, and my master's brother.
Hehe, I'm really looking forward to it!!!
"Alright, come with me."
Lucci finally nodded in satisfaction, and then he and Jabra, with the preoccupied Franky in between, boarded the Yagara Bull (Bullfish) leading to the Fountain High-Rise Mansion.
Not long after, everyone's Yagara Bull stopped in front of the mansion. Looking at the brightly lit mansion, Franky took a deep breath.
Beside him, Lucci gently stopped him and said.
"Franky, your clothes are far too indecent. Stop and change."
"Haha, I never change my clothes! I'm a super pervert! Do you know what a fucking pervert is?!"
"Snort!"
Lucci's lips curled into a smirk. He casually took the suit handed to him by someone else and tossed it directly into Franky's arms.
"The person you are about to meet is a descendant of the Twenty Kings who established the World Government, Descendants of God, and the great Gawain!"
Now, right now, change your clothes!
"Absolutely not!"
"The Buster Call!"
Damn it!
"To exchange or not!"
"Change!"
Franky exhaled a puff of steam, then managed to pull the clothes onto his body.
Seeing this, Lucci nodded in satisfaction. He stretched out his hands and meticulously adjusted Franky's clothes.
Seeing Lucci, Franky felt unusually embarrassed.
"Is it... necessary to take this so seriously?"
"It is necessary; please show Lord Gawain sufficient respect!"
"I got it, you son of a bitch... cough cough, you just wait till you remember this!"
Even if it's just a favor like tying my tie once, I'll remember it forever!
"If I ever survive, I'll buy you a drink!"
"Well, if you survive, you will naturally be my colleague, and then there may be a chance to drink together."
But now, shut your mouth, watch your words and manners, do you hear me?
"Ha, would I care about something like that? I...!"
"The Buster Call!"
"Fuck you!"
Frank was completely speechless. No matter what he said, the other side would unleash their ultimate attack. What could he do?
Franky awkwardly twisted his neck and swayed as he slowly made his way into Gawain's mansion.
Standing outside the study, Lucci gave the ordinary CP members guarding it a questioning look.
The guard nodded slightly.
Lucci immediately raised his hand and knocked on the study door.
Knock knock.
"Gawain, we are Rob Lucci and Jabra. Franky has already been invited here!"
"Enter."
Hearing the sounds coming from inside the room, Rob Lucci nervously gripped the doorknob and carefully pushed the door open.
Following the light from the study, which was much brighter than the hallway, Franky looked over nervously and curiously. In his eyes, Iceburg was sitting on the sofa with utmost deference, speaking to someone on the other side of the sofa.
At the same time, Franky saw an exceptionally beautiful female navy woman, at least 2.7 meters tall, massaging the feet of a young man reclining on another sofa.
Incidentally, Franky also saw the person he cared about most.
A Fish-Man, a Merfolk!
Franky the Fishman knew Jinbe, the Shichibukai Knight of the Sea, who had been featured in the newspapers many times.
And the Merfolk...
Is that Master's younger brother?
On the sofa, Gawain lay reclining with his feet resting on the armrests.
Seeing this, Gion gave her a concerned look and slowly moved closer.
After gently patting Gawain's ankle as a reminder, she directly took off Gawain's shoes and socks.
After setting the leather shoes aside and throwing the socks into the trash can, Gion found a warm towel and began wiping the blisters and bruises on Gawain's feet.
On the sofa next to Gawain, Iceburg Shan held a drawing that Gawain had made earlier and kept expressing his opinions.
Just then, Lucci's voice came from outside.
Those outside were looking inside, and those inside were looking outside as well. Iceburg quickly gave Franky a series of winks.
Unfortunately, Franky was so focused on Merfolk Dan that he completely missed Iceburg's flying eyes.
After rolling his eyes in exasperation, Iceburg picked up the blueprints and continued speaking to Gawain.
"Why do you want the style of this Dark Bird you requested to be as rugged as possible, sir?"
Given your status, shouldn't we strive for more meticulousness? It's not like we lack the skill.
"If I were to draw it, or if another professional artist were to draw it, we could depict every single feather of the Dark Bird!"
"Because... hiss~~!"
"Sir, please bear with it a little longer. Popping the blister will help it heal faster!"
"Phew... Thank you, Gion."
Lucci, Jabra, and Franky are also there; they can just find a place to sit down.
As for the Iceburg, your suggestion is to make the flag more refined, but in my opinion, that's completely unnecessary!
What I need is a simple, easy-to-remember flag that most people can probably copy at a glance.
Only such a flag can quickly take root in everyone's mind.
Excessive detail might have surprised contemporaries for a moment, but it wouldn't have been conducive to the widespread dissemination of this design!
At this point, Gawain pointed his finger into the air.
"Remember, keep it simple, keep it bold, and if it's a black Dark Bird, try to draw it in one stroke if possible. That's my requirement!"
"Yes, sir!"
Having received Gawain's exact instructions, Iceburg nodded heavily, then solemnly put the draft into his pocket.
After finishing his discussion with the Iceburg, Gawain finally looked at Franky.
Beside Franky, Lucci and Jabra's eyes were fixed on Gawain's feet. The next moment, Lucci finally couldn't hold back anymore.
He suddenly knelt down and spoke heavily to Gawain.
"My lord, who is so reckless as to dare injure you?!"
It was me...
Gawain waved his hand dismissively.
"Get up. I told you to find a place to sit. What are you all standing there for?"
For a moment, Lucci hesitated. Did he really deserve to sit near Celestial Dragon?
Seeing Lucci's hesitation, Jinbe, who was not far away, put his hands in his pockets and grinned.
"Just listen to your elders. If they tell you to sit, then sit down quickly!"
If you ask me, you should just think of him as the patriarch. He's not a pure Celestial Dragon; you'll see later."
"Parents...?" Lucci opened his mouth slightly.
"That's right, parents, the adults are really great."
"I understand!"
After listening to his senior's words, Lucci nodded seriously, and then sat down on the nearby sofa with great solemnity.