Luffy, You Bastard!

"Anyone can talk big," Spandam said coldly. "You'll behave once you actually see the Buster Call."

Spandam still refused to believe that they possessed the ability to stand against a Buster Call. Did he really think he was one of the Four Emperors?

Even the Four Emperors would have to think twice when facing a Buster Call.

Xi Yan scoffed and could not be bothered to respond to him.

Spandam did not care. He glanced at Rob Lucci and said, "Rob Lucci, escort me to the Gate of Justice."

Rob Lucci froze for a moment, then frowned. "Sir, I need to stay and deal with them."

"No, you must ensure my safety first."

"Then why not have Blueno escort you?"

With Blueno's Door-Door Fruit ability, he could easily send Spandam to the escort ship as quickly as possible.

There was no way Spandam did not know that, yet he still wanted him to escort him... Why?

"Blueno's ability is better suited for taking Nico Robin back." Spandam glanced at the pirates in the distance. "Though I hate to admit it, that Ninja is indeed rather strange."

Clearly, Spandam was afraid of being assassinated along the way.

"Blueno, find an opportunity to take Nico Robin back," Spandam said.

Rob Lucci frowned. When facing a strong person, Blueno's ability might not necessarily be effective.

But on second thought, Spandam seemed to have a point. If they could take Nico Robin back first, the others would be forced to hold back.

"Yes, I understand," Blueno said.

"Hm. Once you catch her, remember to bring her to see me first," Spandam said. "And remember, you must be fast!"

"Because of the Buster Call?" Kalifa asked.

"Yes." Spandam nodded. "From the moment the Buster Call is launched, it will take less than an hour for the warships to arrive here."

"If they depart from Navy Headquarters, they may arrive even sooner. So you do not have much time to deal with them, understand?!"

"Understood."

"Hm." Spandam nodded, then called to Rob Lucci. "Let's go. We'll leave this place first."

His top priority was ensuring his own safety. After that, he would have this bunch from CP9 take Nico Robin back.

That way, both his safety and his qualifications for promotion would be guaranteed!

Rob Lucci felt extremely disappointed, but there was nothing he could say. After all, Spandam was his superior.

As long as Spandam remained CP9's commander, he had to obey his orders, even if they displeased him greatly.

"Chababa, our commander really is afraid of death~"

"Hahaha, assassinations under the threat of a Buster Call?!" Jabra licked his lips. "Why am I getting excited?"

"Do not let your guard down. Just as the commander said, that Ninja is not simple."

"Hmph, I was only careless before. I will not give him another chance to act so arrogantly."

"Ah, the tension before a great battle really gets the blood pumping~"

"Nico Robin..."

Blueno stared intently at Nico Robin in Xi Yan's arms. Since his mission was to take Nico Robin back, he would have to face this man head-on.

But this man had taken Jabra's punch head-on without suffering any damage. Could he really defeat him?

For a moment, Blueno's heart was filled with worry. Yet because of Spandam's authority, he had no choice but to do it, even if... he might die at that man's hands!

"Do not worry. We will cooperate with you as much as possible," Kalifa said.

"Hm."

"Pirates!" Kalifa looked at the Straw Hat Pirates. "If you want the key to save Nico Robin, come find us here!"

"The Buster Call has already been launched. The time you have left... is running out!"

Shave!

As soon as she finished speaking, every member of CP9 vanished from the spot.

"If the Buster Call warships are coming from Navy Headquarters, they'll arrive very quickly," Franky said.

Though he did not know how the Navy could move freely through the Calm Belt, they truly could use that technology to reach Judicial Island quickly.

"They'll arrive even faster?" Xi Yan grinned. "I really hope they get here sooner."

Though their earlier clash had only been a preliminary exchange, among all those CP9 agents, the only one worthy of his attention was probably that pigeon-raising guy.

But that man had already been claimed by Luffy, so he would not steal Luffy's prey.

All he had to do now was wait for the Buster Call to arrive, then get rid of this nuisance.

Of course, if any clueless CP9 agents came looking for him, he would not mind taking them out while he was at it.

Just then, the bridge below began to rumble as it started lowering.

"It's the Franky Family!!" Usopp said. "They succeeded!"

When they had come to Judgement Hall, those people had gone to seize control of the bridge. It seemed they had succeeded.

Boom!!

Boom!!

Boom!!

Suddenly, several cannonballs struck the bridge, forcibly stopping its descent until it came to a complete halt.

"Pirates, Don't even think about crossing the bridge!" the Marines roared. "Even if we destroy this place, we will never let you pass!!"

"That's right!"

"Damn it, these Bastards." Zanbai's expression darkened. "It's over now. The bridge is broken."

Without the bridge, how were Straw Hat and the others supposed to get across?

"The bridge?" Xi Yan froze. Why did they need that thing?

"Hm?"

Noticing the Den Den Mushi ringing, Nami took it from her clothes. The moment she answered it, a voice came from the other end.

"Hey, pirates, what are you still dawdling for?"

"But the bridge is broken..."

"It's fine, just jump down without worrying about anything!" Kokoro laughed loudly. "I'm here to catch you!"

After saying that, Kokoro took a swig of alcohol and stomped down hard on the accelerator.

"Jump down means..."

"Heh~"

Luffy looked at Nami beside him and suddenly revealed a strange smile.

Nami instinctively sensed that something's wrong. Whenever this bastard wore that kind of smile, nothing good ever came of it!!

"I can use Water Release ninjutsu to help everyone..." Before Xi Yan could finish, he saw a long, slender arm appear behind him and Franky, wrapping around both their shoulders.

Xi Yan's expression changed as a familiar feeling immediately welled up in his heart.

"Not again, right?"

"What does that mean?"

Franky looked at the hand gripping his shoulder in confusion, unable to understand what Straw Hat was doing.

Unfortunately, no one answered him. The only response was Luffy leaping with all his strength.

"Everyone, we're taking off!!"

Carried by Luffy's strength, everyone lost control and fell together.

"Bastard!!"

"Luffy, why do you always do this?!"

"Laozi will chop you up sooner or later!"

"My Water Release Technique could have flown us over there!!" Xi Yan roared. "Luffy, you bastard! I’ll end up getting killed by you sooner or later!!"

To prevent Nico Robin from getting hurt, Xi Yan could only hold her across his chest in a princess carry, shielding her.

The next moment, Rocket Man shot out at incredible speed and forcibly caught everyone who had jumped down.

"Ahahaha, the plan went smoothly!" Kokoro laughed. "Everyone, prepare for impact! We're landing!"

Boom!!