"Um, could you Cipher Pol agents wait a moment?"
"I really don't have any blueprints."
"I'm a perfectly law-abiding citizen!"
Iceburg knew there was nothing more he could do, but he still wanted to stall for time.
But Lucci had already seen through him and grabbed him, ready to leave.
Just then, an angry roar came from outside the door.
"Damn you, Cipher Pol! Let go of my senior apprentice, Iceburg!"
Then came the sounds of fierce fighting.
"Strong Right!"
The door shattered under a single punch.
A figure was kicked inside. It was a soldier from Enies Lobby.
Everyone looked over and saw a blue-haired Transfigured Human step inside.
"Franky!"
Iceburg's voice held disbelief, but a trace of panic appeared in his eyes.
"Franky, you shouldn't have come!"
Franky shook his head, unwavering. "Iceburg, I know we only made it through all those hardships because we've always protected each other."
"Now that you're in trouble, how could I, Franky, abandon you?"
"Don't worry. My Franky Family has already dealt with everyone outside."
Conflicting feelings filled Iceburg's eyes.
They had always been fellow apprentices, and now their years of grievances could finally be considered resolved.
But the situation here was far too unfavorable for them.
Clap, clap!
Seeing Franky fight his way inside, with his purpose now exposed, Lucci finally began to clap.
"So you're a pair of fellow apprentices putting on an act for each other. It's clear that many years ago, you already suspected the World Government might set its sights on you someday."
His tone shifted. "But we don't want to waste words now. Hand over the Pluton Blueprints, and I guarantee you'll both be unharmed."
"If you don't, you're certain to meet a miserable end."
As he spoke, he signaled for Kaku to act.
Franky hurriedly