As the World Government's strongest intelligence organization, second only to Cipher Pol Aigis Zero, Kalifa knew full well that they represented the World Government's prestige.
Yet the other party had dared to attack them despite knowing their identities.
That was openly tearing off all pretenses and standing against the World Government.
Anyone like that was either a brainless lunatic or a powerful figure in their own right.
"It was Escanor!" Kaku laid the injured Blueno on the sofa. After catching his breath, he hurriedly said, "He came for Nico Robin. The moment we met, he directly exposed my identity."
Whenever Kaku recalled the scenes from their clash, his scalp still tingled.
With one punch, Escanor had shattered the trump card they had been so proud of.
With one punch, he had utterly defeated them.
It had completely overturned everything they knew.
However, what concerned Kaku even more was how their identities had been exposed.
At what point had the matter of Nico Robin's capture been leaked?
"Escanor?" Kalifa froze for a moment. "Isn't he the one who caused that huge disturbance in the Sabaody Archipelago three days ago?"
"The World Government even invited him to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea and fill Crocodile's vacant position. Why would he attack you?"
"Why didn't you tell him about the invitation?"
In Kalifa's eyes, an invitation to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea was an irresistible prize.
Aside from a very small number of pirates, anyone who heard that invitation should have been drooling all over themselves.
Yet Kaku and Blueno had been beaten black and blue. That made no sense!
Seeing Kalifa's matter-of-fact expression, Kaku gave a bitter smile. "At first, I thought the same as you."
"But that guy is a complete madman. For Nico Robin's