Chapter 130: CP9 with a Doriki of 4000

More than ten minutes later, inside the first carriage of the Puffing Tom, Franky and Robin, both in handcuffs, chatted calmly.

Sanji and Usopp had been left behind in a detached carriage after a series of intense battles and were now drifting aimlessly on the sea.

Robin, whose heart felt like ash, had told Franky the full story of what happened to Iceburg.

Franky was shocked. "So, that guy Iceburg is still alive?"

"Likely so. He was still alive when I left, and the Straw Hat kid and his crew were all there."

Franky let out a long sigh of relief. "That old die-hard Iceburg... the people from CP9 told me he was dead, but I knew he wouldn't go down that easily."

After hearing this, Robin added, "CP9's intent was likely to kill him, so for his sake, you had better keep your mouth shut."

Franky lowered his head and remarked, "You're quite thoughtful."

"I possess the blueprints for Pluton, and waking Pluton requires you. That means the World Government has successfully obtained both keys needed to resurrect the weapon. Once that weapon truly emerges, it may well be the end of the world, and it will draw a final period to the Great Pirate Era. The World Government must use its overwhelming military might to shake the world's order until it collapses, and all of this stems from the power of Pluton!"

Although Franky's prediction of the outcome was somewhat exaggerated, it was a very real possibility.

"My master sacrificed his life to protect the blueprints, all to prevent this world from falling. If we want this world to maintain its current stability, it's not enough for me to just run away; we have to find a way for you to return to the Straw Hat crew as well."

Hearing this, Robin lowered her head and said earnestly, "It's impossible. If I stay with them, they will never be able to escape the threat of death."

There was one more thing she thought to herself but did not say aloud: *And then there is Captain Buffon. He is now completely at odds with the World Government. If I add myself to the mix, even you wouldn't be able to handle the consequences.*

Having already experienced a Buster Call once, the shadow of those three words was something Robin could not articulate. Ever since the Buster Call on Ohara, no matter which organization she joined, that organization would be implicated, and none had met a good end; she was always the only one to escape. Even the Baroque Works, backed by Crocodile, had ended the same way.

Before, seeing Buffon’s formidable combat strength and his step-by-step strategic brilliance, Robin had felt that perhaps this time… but when CP9 found her again and threatened her with conditions, she realized that her reputation as the "Devil Child" had never faded.

Thus, her heart was now filled with despair.

However, Franky said nonchalantly, "That only threatens you. The World Government claims your very existence is a sin, but no matter what kind of weapon one possesses, that in itself is not a sin."

As Franky said this, the words his master Tom had spoken before his death surfaced in his mind: "No matter what kind of weapon is created, there is no good or evil in it. It is those who use the weapon to commit atrocities who are the sinners!"

Thinking of this, Franky’s eyes became firm as he added, "Therefore, your existence is not a sin."

Franky’s words pierced the softest part of Robin’s heart. She stared at him, her eyes wide, and the dying embers of her will to live seemed to begin to flicker back to life.

But, was it too late?

***

Meanwhile, Buffon, who had been flying over the sea for some time, arrived at the spot where Sanji and Usopp had been left behind.

Seeing Buffon’s black-and-white combat suit, Sanji was so shocked that the cigarette fell from his mouth. "Captain Buffon, how do you have the combat suit of our Vinsmoke family?"

Buffon did not answer his question directly but asked, "Where is Robin? Besides her, who else is on the Sea Train ahead?"

"Are you talking about that cyborg who only wears briefs? He was captured by CP9 along with Robin. It seems they said the real Pluton blueprints are in his hands."

Buffon nodded, handed Chopper to Sanji, and said, "Luffy and the others should be catching up soon. You wait here; I’m going ahead."

With that, he activated the jet thrusters on his combat boots and vanished over the sea.

Sanji thought about the combat suit, then about Reiju, who had been by Buffon’s side, and he seemed to understand something.

At this moment, the Straw Hat crew, with Iceburg’s help, had set out to sea on the Rocketman, an experimental prototype of the Sea Train. Aside from the crew, there were also the members of the Franky Family and Pauly. Under the guidance of Grandma Kokoro, the brakeless Rocketman sped along the sea tracks toward Enies Lobby.

The speed of Buffon’s combat boots was about the same as the Puffing Tom. However, the Puffing Tom had departed earlier and had already arrived at Enies Lobby.

After the CP9 agents got off the train, they escorted Franky and Robin toward the Judicial Tower. They didn’t notice that Captain T-Bone, who should have been left in the final carriage, had also followed them openly into Enies Lobby.

At the Judicial Tower, Spandam, who had been released and reinstated, was furious at the other three CP9 members who had just returned from a mission.

"Haha! Five years! The eight members of CP9, including myself, are finally reunited. But what is this news? The plan to assassinate the Revolutionary Army branch leader clearly stated you were only to kill three people, but you wiped out twenty-three! What do you have to say for yourselves?"

Spandam tore the newspaper in his hands to shreds.

Across from him, the CP9 agent known as Kumadori performed a handstand, his large head facing the floor as he exaggeratedly said, "I am sorry, Commander. It is all our fault. We take full responsibility."

Jabra, sitting in the middle, yawned dismissively. "Enough, Kumadori! A man shouldn't bow his head so easily. I'll explain to the Commander what happened, so just sit back down."

Fukuro, the CP9 agent with a large zipper sewn onto his mouth, pulled the zipper down, looked out the window, and avoided Spandam’s gaze.

Jabra said indignantly, "Commander, we infiltrated according to the strict orders, but no one knew the plan had been leaked."

At that moment, Fukuro pulled down his zipper and whispered, "It was me who leaked it in town."

Jabra turned to look at Fukuro and roared with frustration, "What?! You again, Fukuro! Was that zipper on your mouth a waste of time?"

Kumadori pulled out his sword and said to Spandam, "I am sorry, Commander. Do not blame Fukuro; I shall commit seppuku to apologize."

With that, he drove the blade into his stomach while simultaneously activating Tekkai!

Just as they were arguing, Lucci and the other three pushed the door open and entered.

"Long time no see, Commander Spandam."

Seeing the four who had returned after completing their mission perfectly, Spandam’s mood improved, and he immediately praised them. "You four have worked hard."

Lucci, his expression unchanging, said, "The criminal Cutty Flam, who assaulted government personnel in Water 7 eight years ago, and the criminal Nico Robin, who attacked a Navy warship in West Blue twenty years ago, have been successfully escorted here and are waiting outside."

After his report, the other three CP9 members sitting on the couch turned around instantly.

Jabra gave Lucci an interested look and grinned. "Long time no see, Lucci. That arrogant look on your face hasn't changed at all."

Lucci replied emotionlessly, "Your idiocy hasn't changed either, Jabra." With that, the two, who never got along, prepared to fight.

At that moment, Fukuro pulled down his zipper, muttered a few things, and charged at the four. The four did not hesitate, and after a brief exchange, Lucci kicked Fukuro to the edge of the room.

Fukuro, having been soundly beaten, was not angry. He stood up, put his hands together, and used the Rokushiki technique "Teawase" (Measuring).

He then pulled down his zipper and began to speak slowly. "If a guard with a weapon has a Doriki of 10, then your current Doriki values are: Kalifa, 630; Blueno, 820; Kaku, 2,200; and Lucci..."

He paused briefly, then said the number slowly with a look of astonishment: "4,000 Doriki."

Hearing this number, Jabra opened his mouth in disbelief. "4,000 Doriki? Are you lying? I’ve never heard of such a high Doriki value."

Fukuro spoke again, earnestly. "It's the truth. Everyone has become stronger."

Jabra still refused to admit it, looking at Lucci with fury, rolling up his sleeves to fight.

Spandam, unable to watch any longer, shouted, "We've finally reunited, why are you messing around with these boring rankings? When you mastered the Rokushiki, you exceeded the limits of ordinary people; having 500 Doriki is already superhuman."

Just then, Fukuro pulled down a third of the zipper on his mouth and whispered, "Commander Spandam’s Doriki is 9."

Spandam slammed the table and roared, "Shut up! It doesn't matter! I am the Commander, and besides, I have the legendary sword in my hand."

Kalifa added a jab from the side: "Commander, we all know you are weak; please don't mind it."

Spandam hammered the table in frustration and said slowly, "Quiet, everyone! Stop with these boring things. Regardless, you have all worked hard these past five years. Now, there is something for you."

Spandam took a box from under the desk and placed it on top. He unlocked the lid with a key, and the contents were revealed to everyone.

The group showed little surprise; this was expected!

He closed the box and said, "Let me first take a look at the two who are called the world's last hope."

As he finished, the office door opened, and Robin and Franky were brought in.

At this time, Buffon had already arrived at Enies Lobby. He removed his combat suit, switched to the state of the Clear-Clear Fruit, and began to move toward the Judicial Tower.

Meanwhile, a regular Navy warship on the northern side was entering the vortex current, heading toward Enies Lobby.