The man froze, then turned around abruptly.
A pale-faced man wearing a top hat was smiling at him.
"Friend, is the fishing net torn?"
Lafitte's voice was gentle and kind.
But the man's back was instantly soaked with cold sweat.
"Yes... yes..."
He chuckled dryly, "With some repairs, it can still be used..."
Lafitte nodded. "Very good, very good."
"But--"
He leaned close to the man's ear and lowered his voice.
"When did the Whitebeard man learn to mend fishing nets?"
The man's face turned deathly pale instantly.
He suddenly reached into his robes, trying to pull out his weapon.
But the next second--
"Bang--!"
A gunshot rang out, and his body froze instantly, blood slowly flowing from his chest.
"Hurry up, Lafitte."
A lazy voice came from the alley entrance.
Van Augur, carrying a long spear, strolled in slowly.
Meanwhile, in the Hachinosu commercial district.
A Tavern, several men dressed as merchants sat in a corner, talking in hushed tones.
"So? Any discoveries?"
"No. That Roy just stays in the palace all day and never comes out."
Where is the patrol team?
"The patrol team is quite diligent, but nothing special."
"Keep watching. It's Mother's order; we must find a clue to the Pure Gold."
Just then--
The tavern door was pushed open.
Red Count walked in slowly.
He wore a deep red aristocratic suit, held an exquisite cane, and exuded elegance and composure.
Those red eyes swept lightly over everyone in the tavern.
Then he smiled.
That smile was gentle and elegant.
"Gentlemen, what are you talking about?"
He walked up to the group of merchants and sat down by himself.
The merchants exchanged glances, a hint of wariness flashing in their eyes.
"Sir, we don't think we know you."
One of them forced a smile.
Red Count nodded. "I really don't recognize him."
"But--"
He paused, his red eyes fixed on the person who had spoken.
"When did Charlotte Family spies learn to do business?"
The man's face turned deathly pale instantly.
He suddenly stood up, ready to make a move.
But the Red Count simply raised his cane and tapped it on his chest.
"Go to sleep."
The man's eyes rolled back, and he immediately fainted.
The others tried to escape, but found they couldn't move their bodies at all.
Red Count picked up his wine glass and took a small sip.
"Take it easy."
"I'd just like to invite you to have a cup of tea."
Over three days, a silent purge was launched on Hachinosu.
Crocodile's intelligence network precisely identified every suspicious target.
The Red Count's mind-reading ability leaves no room for imposters to hide.
Roy's Telekinesis Domain covered the entire island, and no anomaly could escape his perception.
Lafitte, Van Augur, and Jesus Burgess began to distinguish themselves during the operation.
Lafitte's hypnotic techniques made the spies reveal all their secrets in their sleep.
Van Augur's sniper rifle blocked all escape routes.
Jesus Burgess's terrifying power made any resistance seem laughable.
Three days later--
Main Island Plaza.
Rows of people, bound hand and foot, knelt on the ground.
There were fishermen, merchants, tourists, and homeless people...
There were even a few guys wearing navy uniforms.
Crocodile walked up to Roy and handed him a list.
"Captain, cleanup complete."
"A total of eighty-seven people."
"Seventeen over with Whitebeard."
"Over with Big Mom, twenty-three."
"Eleven over at the Golden Lion's side."
"Nine from the navy."
"Seven from the World Government side."
"Twenty from the Underworld."
Roy took the list, glanced at it, and a cold smile curled at the corner of his mouth.
"Eighty-seven..."
"Quite a lot."
He walked up to the spies and looked down at them.
Some of the spies had their heads down and were trembling.
Some held their heads high, their faces full of defiance.
Some eyes were filled with fear, others with anger.
Roy's gaze swept across their faces.
A smile gradually appeared on his face, calm and gentle.
But to those spies, it was like the smile of a devil.
"Thank you for your hard work, everyone."
Roy spoke slowly,
"They've stayed on Hachinosu for so many days, and we haven't even treated them properly."
Today, I'll see you all off on your journey.
He raised his hand and waved it gently.
An invisible Telekinesis instantly enveloped the spies.
Under everyone's gaze, these spies from other forces all clutched their necks and floated up. With a series of cracking sounds, most of the spies twisted their necks and instantly lost their lives.
Looking at the remaining spies that Roy had specially given to each faction,
Roy flicked his finger,
Those people were all sent flying out at once, like cannonballs, heading towards the edge of the island!
Some fell into the sea, some landed on the beach, and some hung in the trees...
Screams of agony rose and fell.
Roy didn't even glance at them, turning and walking towards the palace.
Tell your master—
"Want to steal Pure Gold? Come on then."
"But next time, I won't be so polite."
His voice reached everyone's ears clearly.
The spies scrambled to their feet and fled back to their respective ships.
Soon, small boats began to flee in panic from the waters surrounding Hachinosu.
The news quickly spread across the sea.
During the cleanup of spies on Hachinosu, more than eighty people were killed.
Heavenly Dao Emperor Roy made a harsh statement.
Want to steal Pure Gold? Come on over.
The Whitebeard Pirates, the Moby Dick.
Marco looked at the report in his hand and couldn't help but smile.
"That guy is ruthless."
"Eighty-seven spies, one for each faction, kill the rest."
Diamond Jozu looked at the trembling pirate who had returned with the news.
"Is there one messenger left?"
What does he mean?
Marco's smile faded as he gazed at Hachinosu in the distance.
"It means --"
He's not afraid.
"Let us do whatever we want."
Big Mom Pirates, Queen Mama Chanter.
Katakuri's face darkened as he watched the scout flee in disarray.
"Waste."
He said coldly.
Smoothie frowned, " Katakuri, Roy, what is this...?"
Katakuri paused for a moment, then slowly spoke.
He's protesting.
Tell us, he's not afraid.
"Let us come on."
Flying Pirates, Floating Sky Island.
Golden Lion Shiki looked at his spies, who were soaking wet, and burst into laughter.
"Hehehe!!!"
"Interesting! Absolutely interesting!"
"That kid Roy has even more guts than I thought!"
He laughed loudly, his eyes flashing with a crazed light.
"Once Pure Gold appears, I'll personally confront him!"
Hachinosu, main island palace.
Roy stood by the window, watching the small boats fleeing in panic in the distance, a faint smile playing on his lips.
Just then, footsteps sounded behind me.
Dr. Gracia strode in, carrying an exquisite wooden box.
"Captain, all done!"
He opened the wooden box.
A dazzling golden light instantly illuminated the entire room!
That light was warm and dazzling, as if it contained endless vitality!
Roy stared at the fist-sized " Pure Gold," a glint of shrewdness flashing in his eyes.
"Very good."
He closed the wooden box and looked out the window into the distance.
Whitebeard, Big Mom, Golden Lion...
Navy, Holy Knights, the Underworld...
Come on, everyone.
The more the better.
The show is about to begin.
A meaningful smile appeared on his lips.
"The real hunt--"
"This is just the beginning."