"I refuse!" Robin declared, her tone firm, facing a wide-eyed Spandam.
"I knew you were a—what did you say!?" Spandam bellowed.
"I said I refuse!" Robin repeated, unwavering.
"You woman! Do you know what you are saying?" Spandam raged. "This is a chance to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"
"Seven Warlords of the Sea?" Penguin looked bewildered. "We are fighting against the Seven Warlords of the Sea!" Shachi's arms bulged. He'd eaten all of them.
"You are too contemptuous. At least you can put up some decent chips," Nia said, dissatisfied, while the others looked indifferent.
Do I look down on them? Spandam thought, perplexed. No, there's something wrong with them! These are the Seven Warlords of the Sea!
"If you don't do as I say, I will capture all your companions! Moreover, I won't rule out the possibility of killing them on the spot!" Spandam threatened directly. Even if Rhodes didn't become a Warlord, he had to capture Nico Robin!
"Arrest us?" Nia clenched her fist, a crisp crack echoing.
"Killed on the spot?" Penguin and Shachi bumped fists. It seems their explosive group still hadn't made a name for themselves!
Gray subtly stepped behind everyone, sensing the imminent battle.
"Aa..." Bepo struck his signature pose, his small eyes scanning for a target.
"I won't leave Sister Robin to you!" Minina pulled a newly bought soup spoon from the cart, gripping it tightly, her gaze wary.
"Oh my, are you really going to do it? Luck is on our side." Baccarat glanced across, feeling the thrill. Being a pirate was indeed more exciting than working in a casino. She'd just joined and was already facing the World Government's intelligence agency. But luck would be with them, as always.
"Asshole!" A cruel glint flashed in Spandam's eyes. Why couldn't these people just listen and give him his credit? "Go ahead, it doesn't matter if you kill everyone except Nico Robin!"
The Battle Begins
As Spandam gave the order, a figure appeared instantly before Robin, reaching for her. Bang—
A long leg kicked out, colliding with the outstretched arm. Nia forced the attacker back, a hint of excitement in her eyes. The guy was strong!
"If you want to touch my partner, you have to get past me first!"
Shave? There are six other styles. Under his mask, Rob Lucci's eyes widened slightly in surprise. The opponent had used Shave and hinted at other Six Powers techniques. He hadn't expected a pirate to have mastered the Six Powers.But this alone wouldn't stop him. Lucci flashed before Nia, his fingers moving so fast they blurred.
Finger Gun: Rapid Fire! This was a specialized Finger Gun technique developed by Lucci, allowing for continuous attacks.
Clang--Shachi blocked the attack with the metal wrist guard on his arm, looking at his opponent. "Why are you all wearing masks? Is it because you are ashamed to be seen?"
"We are a CP organization of the World Government. You'd better not try to find out our intelligence too much, otherwise you will be completely wiped out." The attack was blocked, and Kaku drew another sword, slashing at Shachi.
Boom!! An explosion erupted, sending Kaku flying.
"Devil Fruit User!" Kaku exclaimed, looking grimly at his shattered sword.
"I'm sorry, I exploded your sword." Shachi emerged from the smoke, appearing before Kaku. "Don't be sad. I will explode your other sword as well so that you can keep your balance."
The Unexpected Bomb and Invincible Iron Block
"You're not going to attack?" Penguin asked his opponent.
"Since I'm not very good at fighting, how about we wait for the rest of them to finish their fight?" Jabura replied, subtly inching closer to Penguin. He genuinely didn't want to fight. Lucci and Kaku were annoying, but they'd been given a long-term mission by Spandam, meaning he wouldn't have to see their faces often—a win! So, when Spandam called him, he happily joined without asking questions.However, this opponent seemed quite powerful. He'd try his usual tactic: lower vigilance, then strike. Jabura began chatting with Penguin, trying to relax him and create an opening.
"You've already lost!" Penguin suddenly declared to Jabura.
"What?" Jabura stared at Penguin. Was this psychological warfare? Had he met his match?
"I'm waiting for my ability to activate. What are you waiting for?" Penguin looked at him as if he were an idiot.
The next moment, an explosion erupted, engulfing Jabura. Penguin, a user of the Bomb-Bomb Fruit, could turn his body and secretions into bombs, even his breath! While Jabura had been distracted by conversation, Penguin had subtly increased his breathing, spreading bomb-infused breath all over Jabura's body.
"Don't come over here, big guy!" Minina tightly clutched her large soup spoon, facing a looming opponent. She wouldn't let Sister Robin be taken.
"Give up, you are no match for me," Bruno said in a deep voice. The girl seemed small, weak, and helpless. Bruno didn't mind talking a little more. "We have all gone through hard training. Compared to ordinary people, we are like supermen. Even if I stand still, you can't hit me."
"Impossible!" Minina retorted loudly. She wasn't a fighter, but she was confident in her strength. She didn't eat all this food for nothing!
"If you don't believe me, just give it a try. Maybe after trying it, you will understand that you will never be able to defeat us." Bruno walked up to Minina. "Iron Block!" Even facing a seemingly helpless girl, Bruno was cautious, activating his invincible Iron Block. "Come and give it a try!"
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Nico Robin defiantly rejects Spandam's proposal, dismissing the offer of Rhodes becoming a Seven Warlord of the Sea. This prompts outrage from Spandam and fierce resolve from the Rhodes Pirates, who immediately prepare for battle. The clash erupts as CP9 agents Rob Lucci, Kaku, Jabura, and Bruno engage Nia, Shachi, Pekin, and Minina respectively.
Nia demonstrates her mastery of Six Powers, surprising Lucci, while Shachi's explosive Devil Fruit power shatters Kaku's sword. Pekin cleverly uses his Bomb-Bomb Fruit to engulf Jabura in an unexpected explosion. Finally, Bruno confidently challenges Minina, using his impenetrable Iron Block.
The initial skirmishes highlight the unexpected strength and varied abilities of the Rhodes Pirates against the World Government's elite intelligence agents. Will CP9's formidable Six Powers and strategic training be enough to overcome the Rhodes Pirates' Devil Fruit powers and fierce loyalty, or will the "strongest CP9 in 800 years" face a surprising defeat?