World Government's Bounty, 100 Million Beli!

On the other side.

After Kalifa brought Rob Lucci and the others to a safe location, she reported the situation to Spandam.

"What!?"

Unsurprisingly, upon hearing this unexpected result, Spandam's expression changed drastically.

Even through the Den Den Mushi, Kalifa could easily imagine his shocked appearance.

Regaining his senses, Spandam immediately ordered Kalifa to return.

And so.

A few days later, Kalifa, Rob Lucci, and the others returned to Enies Lobby.

By this time, Rob Lucci and the others had already regained consciousness.

Looking at them with their wounds bandaged and their conditions far from light, Spandam did not offer a pleasant face.

"You guys, what the hell happened!!"

"You couldn't even handle one Natsuya!!"

Spandam shouted, reprimanding them angrily.

He hadn't said anything over the Den Den Mushi because he was holding back, but now that he saw Rob Lucci and the others in person, he finally couldn't help but explode.

He never imagined that Rob Lucci and his team would actually lose to Natsuya.

With things turning out this way, his plan to cover up the failure of this mission had fallen through.

This matter was absolutely impossible to hide now.

When he reported it up the chain of command, he had no idea what kind of impact it would have on his career!

Hearing Spandam's reprimand, Rob Lucci and the others remained silent.

Because this time, they had truly been defeated.

Even the usually unruly Rob Lucci listened to Spandam's scolding in silence.

After a long while, Rob Lucci finally spoke up: "Chief, I would like to apply for a long-term mission."

"A long-term mission?"

Spandam was taken aback.

Rob Lucci nodded: "Natsuya's power exceeded my imagination. I want to train properly while carrying out a long-term mission."

"Next time, I will definitely defeat him."

As he said this, a look of determination flashed in Rob Lucci's eyes.

This failure did not completely crush the strongest genius of CP9; instead, it spurred him to strive for improvement.

Upon hearing this, Kaku and Blueno quickly chimed in: "Chief, I want to carry out a long-term mission too!"

"Me too."

Kalifa hesitated for a moment before following suit.

She didn't want to take the opportunity to train, but rather, she simply didn't want to be sent to deal with Natsuya again.

In her view, although they had failed this time, the World Government would certainly not let it go.

Because the World Government would never allow someone who originated from the CP department to run wild outside!

However, Kalifa's worries were clearly unnecessary.

Since even the strongest, Rob Lucci, had been defeated, Spandam naturally would no longer count on Kalifa and the others to deal with Natsuya.

And this was also the reason why he felt the matter could not be hidden.

If they couldn't handle it on their end, they would have to report it to the Five Elders.

And once reported to the Five Elders, it was highly likely that Natsuya would be put on a wanted list.

Next.

Sure enough.

After Spandam reported the situation regarding Natsuya to the Five Elders.

Sengoku, as the Fleet Admiral of the Navy, soon received an order.

This order was precisely to issue a bounty and wanted poster for Natsuya!

"Natsuya?"

Sengoku looked at the files sent over by the Five Elders, his eyebrows arching involuntarily.

He had a vague impression of this name.

It seemed to be a little boy who had been specially recruited into the CP department from the Navy three years ago.

He hadn't expected that three years later, that little boy would have become a member of CP9, and now, he had betrayed CP9!?

"Door-Door Fruit ability!?"

Seeing Natsuya's ability, Sengoku could not help but reveal a look of astonishment.

Natsuya's performance during past missions, as well as the results of his battles against Rob Lucci and the others, were naturally all contained within the files.

Because of this, Sengoku naturally had a clear view of Natsuya's abilities.

His Rokushiki were mediocre; even if trained to the peak, they were not particularly eye-catching.

Compared to Rob Lucci, there was still quite a gap.

However, his Devil Fruit ability could not be underestimated.

This was because the file fully explained that the reason Natsuya was able to defeat Rob Lucci and the others was by relying on that Door-Door Fruit ability!

In a very short time, he had managed to develop this ability into a variety of techniques.

These included defense, space-related skills, and even moves that temporarily enhanced his strength.

Seeing this, Sengoku also understood why the Five Elders had specifically ordered him to issue a wanted poster for Natsuya.

One reason was that Natsuya's own identity was extremely sensitive.

The second reason was that, possessing the Door-Door Fruit, he clearly had immense potential; if not nipped in the bud, he would very likely grow into a significant threat!

As for why the Five Elders didn't just send someone to kill him instead of issuing a bounty, Sengoku was not surprised.

In fact, the function of a bounty was more useful than many people imagined.

It did not just represent a warning to the world; it also hid a massive murderous intent.

For example, if you had a bounty on your head and encountered pirates, they might not have wanted to start a conflict, but they would very likely choose to attack you because of the bounty money.

Furthermore, if you encountered a naval encirclement, you would also very likely become a primary target for elimination.

This was because the Navy also received a share of the bounty for capturing or killing wanted criminals.

In short, a single wanted poster could very likely make someone an enemy of the entire world!

And this was clearly the intention of the Five Elders.

The most critical point was that the bounty the Five Elders had set for Natsuya this time was also extremely generous!

One hundred million!

That's right, one hundred million Beli!

An amount like this could even purchase a Devil Fruit on the black market.

He believed that many people would go crazy when they saw it!

And in fact, that was exactly the case.

When Natsuya's wanted poster was released, it caused a minor earthquake throughout the Grand Line!

One had to know that in the Grand Line, a one-hundred-million Beli bounty was not a small sum.

Not to mention that Natsuya, who was being hunted this time, was still in the East Blue!

The weakest of the four seas, the East Blue!

And at this very moment, in the East Blue.

The moment Natsuya's wanted poster came out, it naturally caused a huge stir.

"My god, a bounty of one hundred million Beli!"

"This Natsuya is truly incredible!"

"What on earth did he do to get a one-hundred-million Beli bounty!"

"It doesn't say on the poster, and he doesn't even have a nickname!"

Countless pirate crews were astonished by it.

At this moment, on the Beast Pirate Crew active in the East Blue, everyone was discussing Natsuya.

In a corner, a young girl with orange hair and delicate features was holding Natsuya's wanted poster, staring at the handsome face on it in a daze.

To be precise, she was staring at that string of zeros.

"One hundred million Beli..."

"When will I ever be able to save up enough?"