He's Here

"Kaku, you once said over the Transponder Snail that Escanor's appearance was connected to Nico Robin," Rob Lucci said coldly.

"You also mentioned that the man was arrogant and might come to Enies Lobby!"

"Now that two and a half hours have passed and all of you returned safely, it seems you overestimated this man of unknown origins."

"Or perhaps you were just looking for excuses for your failure!"

The icy words made everyone present subtly change expression.

Seeing the murderous look on Rob Lucci's face, Spandam was the first to lose his patience. He laughed and said, "Lucci, you're all my subordinates. Don't ruin the harmony."

"It's good enough that Kaku and the others returned safely. As for this so-called Escanor coming to Enies Lobby, that's simply the biggest joke in the world."

"Since Enies Lobby was established eight hundred years ago, no one has ever dared set foot here. If someone really does, I'll be the first to deal with him using the Elephant Sword in my hand."

With Spandam, the chief of Cipher Pol No. 9, stepping in to mediate, the tense atmosphere in the room eased slightly.

Kalifa secretly breathed a sigh of relief at the sight.

After spending so many years together, she knew that although Lucci appeared cold and distant on the surface—

Everything he was doing now was merely an act for Spandam.

At the very least, once Escanor was dealt with, Spandam, who had spoken up to stop them, would not pursue the matter.

"Lucci, it's getting late. I'll take you to the Sea Train station!" Blueno hurriedly got up from the ground and spoke again as if nothing had happened.

However, before Lucci could respond—

A burst of urgent Transponder Snail ringing suddenly sounded without warning.

"Chief Spandam, this is bad!