stonecrandall Chapter 23 Luffy, you bastard!
Chapter 23 Luffy, you bastard!
"Anyone can talk big," Spandam said coldly. "You'll be quiet when you actually see the Buster Call."
Spandam refused to believe that the other party possessed the ability to counter the Buster Call, and genuinely thought he was one of the Four Emperors.
Even the Four Emperors would have to think twice before facing the Buster Call.
west Yan scoffed, too lazy to bother with this guy.
Spandam didn't care. He glanced at Rob Lucci and said, "Rob Lucci, escort me to the Gate of Justice."
Rob Lucci paused for a moment, then frowned and said, "Sir, I need to stay and deal with them."
"No, you must ensure my safety first."
"Then why not have Bruno escort you?"
With Bruno's Door-Door Fruit ability, he could easily send Spandam to the escort ship's location at top speed.
Spandam couldn't possibly be unaware of this, yet he still entrusted him with escorting him... Why is that?
"Bruno's abilities are more suited to rescuing Nico Robin," Spandam said, glancing at the pirates in the distance. "Although I'm reluctant to admit it, this ninja is indeed a bit strange."
Clearly, Spandam was afraid of being assassinated on the way.
"Bruno, find a chance to get Nico Robin back," Spandam said.
Rob Lucci frowned. Bruno's abilities might not be effective against stronger opponents.
However, upon closer reflection, Spandam's words seem to make sense. If Nico Robin could be retrieved first, the other party would be hesitant to act rashly.
"Yes, I understand," Bruno said.
"Yes, after you capture her, remember to bring her to see me first," Spandam said. "And remember, you must be quick!"
"Is it because of the Buster Call?" Kalifa asked.
"Yes," Spandam nodded. "From the start of the Buster Call, the warships should arrive here in no more than an hour."
"If we depart from Marine Headquarters, the time could be even shorter, so you don't have much time to deal with them, understand?"
"clear."
"Okay." Spandam nodded, then called to Rob Lucci, "Let's go, let's get out of here first."
His immediate priority was to ensure his own safety, and then he needed to get Nico Robin back from the CP9.
In this way, his life and his eligibility for promotion were both guaranteed!
Rob Lucci felt extremely disappointed, but he couldn't say anything, since the other party was his superior.
As long as the other party is still the CP9 commander, he/she needs to obey the other party's orders, even if the orders make the other party very unhappy.
"Sigh, sir, you're really afraid of dying!"
"Hahaha, assassinations under the threat of the Buster Call?!" Jabra licked his lips and said, "I'm getting a little excited."
"Don't be careless. Just like the commander said, that ninja is not simple."
"Hmph, I was just careless before. I won't give him another chance to act recklessly."
"Wow, the sense of urgency before the big battle is really getting my blood pumping!"
"Nicole Robin...?"
Bruno stared intently at Nico Robin, who was being held by west Yan. Since his mission was to rescue Nico Robin, he needed to confront this man directly.
But this man took Gabra's punch head-on without any problem. Can I really take him down?
Bruno was filled with worry, but due to Spandam's authority, he had no choice but to do it, even if... he might die at the hands of the other party!
"Don't worry, we'll cooperate with you as much as possible," Kalifa said.
"Um."
"Pirates!" Kalifa called out to the Straw Hat Pirates, "If you want the key to save Nico Robin, come find us here!"
"The Buster Call has been activated, and your time... is running out!"
"shave!"
As soon as he finished speaking, all the members of CP9 disappeared from the spot.
"If the Buster Call warships are coming from Marine Headquarters, they'll arrive very quickly," Franky said.
Although it's unclear how the Navy manages to move freely in the doldrums, they could certainly use this technology to quickly reach Enies Lobby.
"Will they arrive even faster?" west Yan grinned. "I really hope they can get here sooner."
Although they had only clashed briefly before, the only CP9 member he could take seriously was that pigeon-raising guy.
But this person has already been reserved by Luffy, so he won't compete with Luffy for the prey.
Now all he has to do is wait for the Buster Call to arrive and then deal with this problem.
Of course, if any clueless CP9 members were to run into him, he wouldn't mind taking them out on the spot.
Just then, the bridge below began to rumble, appearing to be descending.
"It's the Franky family!!" Usopp exclaimed. "They succeeded!"
Just as they arrived at the courthouse, those people went to seize control of the bridge leading to the courthouse, and it now appears they have succeeded.
"boom!!"
"boom!!"
"boom!!"
Suddenly, several cannon shots struck the bridge, abruptly halting its descent and bringing it to a complete stop.
"Pirates, you'll never cross this bridge!" the Marines roared. "Even if you destroy this place, you won't get across!!"
"That's right!"
"Damn it, those bastards!" Zambry said, his face grim. "We're doomed, the bridge is broken."
Without the bridge, how would the Straw Hats cross?
"A bridge?" west Yan was taken aback. Why would they need this?
"Um?"
Nami, noticing the Den Den Mushi ringing, took it out of her pocket and answered it. A voice came from the other end.
"Hey, pirates, what are you dawdling for?"
"But the bridge is broken..."
"It's alright, just jump down without worry!" Grandma Kokoro said with a hearty laugh, "I'm here to get you!"
After saying that, Grandma Kokoro took a swig of wine and then slammed on the gas pedal.
"Jumping down is..."
Hey~
Luffy looked at Nami beside him and suddenly revealed a strange smile.
Nami instinctively felt something was wrong; when that bastard gave that kind of smile, nothing good ever came of it!
"I can use Water Release ninjutsu to help everyone..." Before Xi Yan could finish speaking, he noticed a slender arm appear behind him and Franky, wrapping its arms around their shoulders.
west Yan's expression changed, and a sense of familiarity immediately surfaced in his mind.
"Seriously? Again?"
"What do you mean?"
Franky looked at the hand gripping his shoulder, puzzled, wondering what the Straw Hat Boy was up to.
Unfortunately, no one answered him; the only response was Luffy's powerful jump.
"Everyone, let's take off!!"
Pulled along by Luffy's power, everyone uncontrollably fell down with him.
"asshole!!"
"Luffy, why are you always like this?!"
"I'll chop you up sooner or later!"
"My Water Release technique can fly there!!" west Yan roared, "Luffy, you bastard, you'll get me killed sooner or later!!"
To prevent Nico Robin from getting hurt, west Yan had no choice but to hold her in a princess carry to protect her.
The next moment, the incredibly fast rocket man rushed out and caught everyone who jumped down.
"Hahaha, plan going smoothly!" Granny Kokoro laughed loudly. "Everyone, prepare for impact, we're about to land!"
"boom!!"