A squad at the end of its rope

"I need to prepare for what comes next and discuss things with Fleet Admiral Sengoku."

Xia Le smiled as he spoke.

"I'm heading to Water 7!"

Garp said.

Xia Le nodded, and the two parted ways there.

Two days later, Daz Bones spotted a lone boat drifting on the sea from the lookout.

"Aren't those the people the World Government put bounties on?"

Muttering to himself, he reported the news to Xia Le.

Seated in his chair, Xia Le watched the lone boat rise and fall on the sea ahead, a faint smile curling his lips.

"CP9?"

Chapter 225: A squad at the end of its rope

The waves rolled, and the lone boat ahead drifted with the current like a fallen leaf.

Its passengers were none other than the CP9 squad, who had recently suffered defeat against the Straw Hat Pirates at Enies Lobby.

At the center of the boat lay a man covered in bandages, his eyes closed. Bright red blood visibly stained the white wrappings.

A white dove stood on his chest.

He was Rob Lucci, known as the strongest and most ruthless killing machine in CP9's history, its strongest member in eight hundred years.

The other members of CP9 surrounded him, every face dark and grim.

"Damn the World Government! They actually put bounties on us! If Blueno hadn't reacted so quickly, they would've caught us!"

Jabra clenched his fists and spoke in fury.

Kalifa adjusted her glasses. Dust and a few scrapes marred her fair face as she silently watched Lucci lying before her.

"Our priority is to find a doctor as soon as possible and save Lucci. His injuries are too severe!"

The long-nosed Kaku spoke gravely.

The zipper on Fukurou's mouth was closed, his face filled with despair and uncertainty.

Ever since they