A few minutes later, three furtive feline figures slipped past the patrolling Kuja Warriors and sneaked back into Kuja Castle.
After all their time spent pranking the Sapphire Star and being pranked in return, the Little Furball Cats might not have mastered their other Hunting Arts very well, but each was more adept than the last at Empty Soul Possession, which improved their chances of landing a sneak attack.
All one could say was that interest was the best teacher.
"Don't rush. We'd better find out what's going on inside first, meow."
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After cautiously sneaking into the Royal Palace, Ai Haibara Meow stopped Jinx Meow and Klee Meow, who were eagerly rushing off to find Boa Hancock.
After all, even with Empty Soul Possession shielding them from Observation Haki, there was still a risk of a guard spotting them by chance, so it was better to play it safe.
Deeply influenced by Xie Wen, Ai Haibara Meow patted White Bat, who was perched on her shoulder.
"Vermouth, send a double ahead to scout the way, meow."
"Squeak~"
Vermouth answered, then split an even smaller bat from its body, which flapped its wings and flew deeper into the Royal Palace.
"Aren't you being a little too careful, meow?"
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The more impatient Jinx Meow flicked her tail and said with some impatience, "Even if we accidentally get spotted, it's no big deal, meow."
Ai Haibara Meow glanced at her and said evenly, "Being spotted by them really isn't a big deal, but Big Sister Huamei won't let us off easily afterward, meow."
The little madcat who feared nothing except Scarlet Tiger-sama immediately shut her mouth.
Klee Meow, who had been nodding along in agreement with Jinx Meow, instantly settled down too...
"Big Sister Ai is right. We'd better be careful,