Chapter 176: Chapter 175: The Potential To Become The Emperor Of The Sea!
"Sengoku, is what you said true?"
Tsuru frowned, and confirmed to Sengoku seriously.
"You know me, I won't use this to make fake news."
"However, with the power of Gion and Tokikake, even if they can help Enies Lobby in time, they shouldn't be able to defeat Shiki so easily. Could it be that there are others involved?"
"That's right! That man Rifan appeared in Enies Lobby, and he and Gion defeated Shiki together."
With that, Sengoku told what Gion had said about what she saw defeating Shiki.
And how Kalifa killed Shiki in public.
"Rifan huh...there really is him everywhere."
"However, can that man still use the power of Flower-Flower Fruit?"
"Sure enough, our previous guess was correct."
"Maybe Rifan didn't eat two Devil Fruits."
"It's that he himself possesses the ability to copy other people's Devil Fruit."
"This is troublesome, Rifan's Haki is already rare in the world."
"As for his ability, darkness can restore the body's injuries, and can make other people's abilities unable to be used."
"And the power of thunder is also a kind of ability with super power."
"In addition to these two abilities and Rifan's own Taijutsu and Haki, if he can use other abilities."
"Then our risk assessment for him will have to be adjusted again."
"Sengoku, we need to be careful with Rifan and his group, this one has the potential to become the emperor of the sea!"
Sengoku nodded, he know this.
"I know! There's enough trouble in this sea these days."
"Ace, the captain of the second division of the Whitebeard Pirates, was arrested, and he was Roger's son."
"I've spoken to the Five Elders before."
"The Five Elders already have the idea of a public execution of Ace."
"This also means that Marine may usher in an all-out war with the Whitebeard Pirates."
"Both the Marine and the World Government need a win this war to restore the damage Shiki has given to us."
"Similarly, we also need to use this to suppress the arrogance of the pirates in the sea."
"Before this, if Shiki is still alive, he will become an important variable and threat in our war against the Whitebeard Pirates."
"Therefore, it is necessary to get rid of Shiki as soon as possible."
"And if Shiki is defeated and dies, when we really have a war with the Whitebeard Pirates."
"It can also increase the deterrence of the Marine side and weaken the momentum of the Whitebeard Pirates." Sengoku said.
"So, you made Rifan a Shichibukai and teamed up with Gion to deal with Shiki."
"And in the war between Marine and the Whitebeard Pirates, we can also force him to fight for Marine."
"Right, Sengoku?"
Tsuru frowned, and after thinking for a while, continued to look at Sengoku and asked:
"So, what about the conditions?"
"Let that Rifan team up with Gion, you should have set some kind of conditions."
"Based on that guy's attitude towards Marine at this stage, if it's just a blank check."
"He probably won't believe what you say and act."
"Besides, since Marine needs Ace, it will be a foregone conclusion that Blackbeard Teach will become Shichibukai."
"Shouldn't you... have Rifan defeat or kill a Shichibukai and make him a Shichibukai instead?"
Hearing this, Sengoku first sighed, then nodded.
"As expected of Tsuru, you can always get to the point quickly."
"Though a Shichibukai defeat might diminish the Shichibukai deterrence."
"But if the person who defeated Shichibukai was the one who participated in the defeat of Shiki."
"Then people may understand."
"And if such a person becomes a Shichibukai, the deterrent force of the entire Shichibukai will become stronger."
"As for the conditions...sorry, Tsuru, Rifan said before Marine and World Government officially announced to the world that he is Shichibukai."
"Gion needs to stay on board the Black Pearl as a hostage to act with him."
Having said that, Sengoku gave Tsuru a worried look.
Sure enough, after hearing what Sengoku said, the veins on Tsuru's forehead burst out.
"Tsuru, don't worry."
"Rifan and Gion made a promise not to do anything outrageous to her."
"In addition, I also arranged for you and Hina to lead the infected people from Naval Headquarters to the capital of water 7 to seek Rifan's treatment."
"In that city, you can see Gion."
Sengoku said with some guilt.
Even as the marshal of Marine, he would be afraid that Tsuru, the big sister of the same period, would get angry.
"Is it a promise? If it's a promise, that Rifan should abide by it."
"Sengoku, since I want to take the infected to the capital of water 7, then I'll go now."
"I will leave it to you to deal with the closing of the Shichibukai meeting."
Although there is an agreement to guarantee, there is still some anxiety in Tsuru's heart and she can't help but worry about Gion.
After all, when Sengoku broke the agreement with Rifan twice before, Rifan clearly said that he would take revenge on Marine.
Even the incident with Hina proves that Rifan has the integrity to keep his word.
But she is still worried that Rifan will seek revenge on the Marines through Gion.
After saying a few words to Sengoku, she got up and opened the door of the conference room to go back to Naval Headquarters.
Seeing this, Sengoku could only follow Tsuru.
"Tsuru, is Sengoku in there?"
At this time, just as the door of the conference room was about to close again, an extremely anxious voice reached Sengoku's ears.
"Spandine, Sengoku is inside, go talk to him yourself."
With the voice of Tsuru, the door of the conference room was pushed open again.
The next moment, Spandine's extremely anxious face appeared in front of Sengoku.
"Sengoku!"
Spandine came to Sengoku's desk and clapped his hands on the table.
"Spandine, what's the matter?"
"Sengoku, you know what I want, where is my son Spandam, is he okay!?"
"Unfortunately, our people did not find Spandam at the Enies Lobby."
"Damn it! Spandam is the highest officer of the Enies Lobby, did you Marine look for him!?"
"Spandine, we did go to support Enies Lobby, but you also know the distance between Naval Headquarters and Enies Lobby, and the opponent is Shiki, so it's not surprising that anything happened to Enies Lobby."
"Sengoku, do you mean it's not surprising that my son died there?!"
Facing Spandine's angry eyes, this time Sengoku didn't answer and quietly looking at Spandine.
In Gion's report, she has revealed that the Shiki just captured the powerful Enies Lobby soldiers to go to his base.
And the power of Spandam, Sengoku also understands.
Even if he is the highest officer of Enies Lobby, Shiki will not arrest him for experimentation.
It is very possible that Spandam has died under the large-scale attack of Shiki.
Sengoku never imagined that Rifan had already handed Spandam over to Franky.
"Damn it, I don't care what method you Marine use!"
"You must find my son!"
"Those cp9, and those cp9 agents, with their protection, how could something happen to my son!"
Spandine banged on the table angrily.
Obviously did not believe that his son would die in this Enies Lobby incident.
"Those cp9 agents of your son have basically died."
"It was Rob Lucci who was rescued by Rifan."
Sengoku said calmly.
At the same time, a gleam flashed in his eyes.
Regarding Kalifa calling Rifan the captain, he himself needs to report it to Five Elders.
But enough is enough for Marine right now.
If possible, he doesn't want to meddle in the affairs between Kalifa and Rifan.
Now that Spandine has come to him.
Of course he didn't mind leaving the matter to Spandine.
"Rifan? That guy also appeared in this incident?"
"Why would he save Rob Lucci?"
"If he saved Rob Lucci, he must be able to save Spandam!"
"Sengoku, you Marine should have made some sort of deal with Rifan, right?!"
Spandine looked at Sengoku expectantly and asked.
"Unfortunately, we do not have an agreement with Rifan in this regard."
"But I guess Rifan will save Rob Lucci."
"It's related to the female agent Kalifa in cp9."
"Rifan seems to have Kalifa as a partner somehow."
"Maybe, Rifan will rescue Rob Lucci because of Kalifa's request."
"That man, Rifan, seems to have a soft spot for inviting beautiful girls on board as his crew."
Sengoku put his chin on the back of his hands and spoke to Spandine.
"What?! That woman Kalifa is going to turn her back on the World Government and become a crew member of a pirate? !"
"Damn, such a thing is absolutely not allowed!"
"And my son, since that woman can ask Rifan to rescue Rob Lucci."
"Why can't she also ask Rifan to rescue my son?!"
Spandine growled angrily.
"I have nothing to tell you about this matter."
"Spandine, my business here is over."
"If you want to know more about Rifan, you can go to Five Elders directly."
"Since that Kalifa is your son's former subordinate."
"Then it should be okay for her to be handled by you."
Sengoku got up and passed by Spandine's side, and patted his shoulder meaningfully.
Then, he left the office and walked into the distance.
Spandine clenched his fists angrily, after thinking for a while.
He immediately rushed over to where the Five Elders were.
On the other side, the Black Pearl.
Consulting Room.
"Are you okay, Lucci?"
Kalifa pushed open the door of the consulting room and walked in.
"I'm still a little frail, but he's a pretty good doctor."
Rob Lucci glanced at Chopper, then turned back to Kalifa.
"Kalifa, you became Rifan's crew because of me, right?"
During his treatment, Rob Lucci thought a lot.
With the impact of this incident, he also have plans for the future.
Of course, there are also reasons why Kalifa called Rifan the captain.
"Not entirely."
After Kalifa found a chair and sat down, she hugged her knees and continued
"That man saved me, and I had no other choice at the time."
"Saving you and killing Shiki is what I asked him to do after joining this pirate group."
"If I hadn't asked that man as his companion, he probably wouldn't have returned with you and Blueno's corpses.
Hearing this, Rob Lucci was silent for a while.
"Let's not talk about this, let's talk about you, Lucci."
"After this, do you have any plans?"
Kalifa took a deep breath, looking seriously at the last CP9 colleague in front of her.
"I don't know! Since that Spandam guy is dead."
"And we are still alive, his father Spandine will never let us go."
"We might become a wanted person by the World Government."
Rob Lucci shook his head and said.
"In that case, why don't you join the Black Pearl Pirates too."
"I can go and apply to Rifan for you."
Kalifa took over the conversation and extended an invitation to Lucci.
However, Rob Lucci directly refused without thinking.
"Kalifa, I have no intention of becoming a pirate right now."
"I just thought about it."
"If possible, I intend to take Blueno and their corpses back to the place where we used to grow together."
"After I get there, I will think carefully about what to do next.
"Kalifa, are you...are you really ready to become a pirate?"
Rob Lucci looked deeply at Kalifa.
If possible, he wanted to take Kalifa with him.
But he also knew that it was impossible for Rifan to let Kalifa leave like this.
With his strength, there is no possibility of taking Kalifa away safely.
Just the ship doctor Chopper in the consulting room, his strength is a mountain in front of Rob Lucci.
"You don't have to worry about me, Lucci."
"That Rifan treats his partners pretty well."
Kalifa paused, and continued:
"As for your plan to leave, I will ask Rifan to let you take Blueno and the others away safely."
Just do what you think, after Kalifa finished speaking.
She got up and left the consultation room, intending to find Rifan.
Rob Lucci opened his mouth, but before he could speak, Chopper came over with a new medicine.
"Come on, I'll change the latest medicine for you."
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"Where is Captain Rifan, you ask?"
On the deck, Robin, who was guarding Gion, looked at Kalifa, who looked slightly sad.
"Well, I didn't find him in the captain's cabin or the bathroom."
"I thought, as his partner, you should know his position."
Kalifa nodded and said.
"Isn't it in the captain's cabin and bathroom?"
"In that case, maybe you can go to my library and find him there."
"He should be 'together' with Nojiko~"
Robin raised the corner of her mouth and said with a smile on her face.
Especially the emphasis on the word "together".
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