Captured

"Robin hadn't returned?" After Li Ziming returned to the Going Merry, he found that Robin was indeed no longer on the ship. "Sorry, I'll go look for Robin."

"Will you be okay?" Zoro looked worried. He had a bad feeling.

"Why should a guy like you be the one looking for beautiful Robin-swan?!" Sanji said irritably. "I'm going too."

"All right, all right. There will be a lot going on tomorrow, and you might be busy all day, so you'd better get some proper rest tonight." Li Ziming spoke thoughtfully. "If I haven't returned by tonight, go find Iceburg and Granny Kokoro."

"Why should we look for those two? And it feels like you're hiding something from us." Nami was equally annoyed. "Luffy, do something about this guy!"

"Didn't Ziming say he had something to do tomorrow? We just need to wait until tomorrow for him to settle it." Luffy fully displayed his trust in Li Ziming. "For now, we just need to believe in Ziming."

"That's true, but it seems we're in trouble again this time, aren't we?" Zoro wiped his swords.

"Not trouble. Big trouble." Li Ziming shrugged. "I wanted to explain everything to you in detail, but it looks like there isn't enough time, so I'll just say one thing: everyone, please make sure you come save us!" Li Ziming's final words were incredibly solemn, and everyone faintly sensed that this incident was far from simple.

"Go without worry!" Luffy pressed down his hat. "I absolutely won't let anything happen to my companions!"

"That's right!" Everyone looked at Li Ziming without the slightest fear.

"Thank you, everyone!" Li Ziming bowed to them, then hurried toward Iceburg's residence.

Near Iceburg's residence, Li Ziming noticed three figures.

"Sorry, did I interrupt you?" Li Ziming's sudden appearance startled them. "But it seems the archaeologist from our ship and the man who's supposed to build our ship were taken away by you." Li Ziming looked at the masked man before him. "I never thought we'd meet again like this."

"What are you doing here?!" Robin looked at Li Ziming coldly. "Treinta Fleurs!"

"Was there really any need to use such a ruthless move?" An Explosion occurred on Li Ziming's body, and Robin's arms could not grow from him at all. "And Robin, don't tell me you think a trick like that is enough to deal with me?"

"Bro, I didn't expect you to be this strong." Though Franky was bound up and covered in blood, he was still full of energy.

"One person like this isn't enough to deal with me." Li Ziming spoke smugly.

"Then what about me?" An animal-like voice suddenly rang out, followed by a fierce gust like a bullet.

"Explosion!" Li Ziming's speed was completely unable to compare with his opponent's. Even Soru likely would not have let him match that speed.

The Explosion struck his opponent's body, but it did not affect him in the slightest. Li Ziming took the opportunity to escape his attack range.

"Tekkai?" Li Ziming looked at the newcomer. He was bare-chested, wearing a magician-like hat, with a pigeon perched on his shoulder. "Rob Lucci? What an honor. I didn't expect you to come. I thought Kalifa would be the one here." Li Ziming sounded slightly disappointed.

"You seem very familiar with us." The masked man spoke sternly. "That makes it even more impossible for us to let you leave."

"Exactly, so I surrender!" Li Ziming said unexpectedly, immediately making everyone suspicious of his intentions.

"Should we take him away?" the pigeon on Lucci's shoulder asked.

"Take him. This guy might know something too." The masked man was disdainful. "Besides, he's only a Devil Fruit user. Once he has Seastone handcuffs on, I refuse to believe he can make any waves."

"But why are you arresting us already?" Li Ziming asked curiously. "Have you already obtained Pluton's blueprints?"

"You truly know a great deal." The masked man was somewhat surprised. "But now that Franky has been captured, Iceburg has no value left."

"So the CP9 agents will be leaving with us too?" Li Ziming frowned. "Is that why Lucci is here?"

"No, I'm only here as a precaution." The pigeon on Lucci's shoulder spoke. "Whether it's Franky or Nico Robin, both are extremely dangerous individuals. I can't feel at ease escorting you to Enies Lobby like this."

"So you're supervising us?" Li Ziming shook his head. "What you're doing will make Mr. Iceburg very sad. You're all Dock One's proud foremen."

"We are CP9 first, and foremen second." The pigeon on Lucci's shoulder said solemnly.

"All right, enough nonsense. We should hurry to Enies Lobby, lest something unexpected happen." The masked man said coldly.

"Let's go." Lucci led the way.

"Lucci, you and the others stay here. If these people dare hide anything, bring in the Straw Hat Pirates and Iceburg. Don't they value their so-called companions greatly?" The masked man spoke cruelly, seemingly having guessed that Li Ziming and the others would not easily reveal what he wanted.

"I understand." The pigeon on Lucci's shoulder nodded. "Then I'll escort you to the station."

"Mm." Lucci nodded.

Just like that, they headed toward Blue Station.

"Why did you come?" Robin looked calmly at Li Ziming. In her impression, Li Ziming was not someone who acted impulsively.

"Bro, are you planning something?" Franky had concealed his identity for so long, so naturally he was no fool.

"On one hand, it's to let our historian miss completely put her mind at ease. On the other, would you believe me if I said I was very interested in Pluton?" Li Ziming said with a smile.

Lucci appeared before Li Ziming the next second. "Are you planning to become enemies with the World Government?"

"There's no D in my name." Li Ziming shrugged. "So you don't need to worry that I'll do anything too serious."

"What are you doing, Lucci?!" The masked man was somewhat angry. "This guy might know something about the Ancient Weapons. Can you bear the responsibility if he dies?"

"Sorry." Though Lucci apologized, his hand still gripped Li Ziming tightly. He only released Li Ziming after a moment.

"That hurt." Li Ziming raised a hand and rubbed his face. "I wonder if I can put this on Spandam's tab."

"Spandam!" Franky became furious. "That bastard!"

"Easy, easy." Li Ziming patted Franky's shoulder. "You'll get your chance."

"You really are arrogant, brat!" The masked man seemed unable to tolerate him any longer. He punched Li Ziming in the stomach, and Li Ziming bent over in pain.

"I'm putting this punch on Spandam's tab too." Li Ziming still smiled, as though he was not worried in the least about going to Enies Lobby.

"I hope you can still talk this tough once we reach Enies Lobby." The masked man sneered, then brought the three of them aboard the Sea Train, leaving only Lucci and his pigeon behind.