Capítulo 325: Chapter 325: GrandMaster
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Everyone present looked at Colt with bewildered expressions.
Nami's cheeks puffed out in anger, making her resemble a pufferfish.
She seemed ready to pounce on Colt and bite him twice.
"You big jerk! That's way too straightforward!"
Just as Iceberg was about to say something, a red light flashed in Colt's eyes.
Iceberg's expression turned dazed, and his demeanor shifted entirely.
"Kalifa, take good care of Colt-san," Iceberg said, then calmly left the room, ignoring Kalifa's astonished gaze.
"BOSS…"
"Kalifa-san," Colt interrupted, his voice steady but cold.
"Please refrain from telling your colleagues about Robin's presence here."
Robin froze in place, her eyes wide as she processed Colt's words.
'Did she recognize me? And what does he mean by her colleagues?'
Kalifa's pupils contracted slightly, but a professional smile graced her face.
"Rest assured, sir. We never disclose our guests' private matters."
Her response was seamless, betraying no weakness.
It was no wonder she had been entrusted with such a critical mission alongside Iceberg.
If Colt hadn't known her true identity, he might never have suspected her.
But those fishnet stockings? Once seen, they're unforgettable.
Yes, that was how Colt recognized her.
"Kalifa-san," Colt said, his voice taking on a sharper edge, "I'm not asking for discretion with just Iceberg's staff. I meant to not let the other CP9 members know."
Kalifa's composed smile faltered for an instant before she acted.
With a flash of motion, she used [Shave], one of the [Six Powers], to dart towards the door.
Her instincts were clear: outnumbered three to one and being a non-combatant, she needed to alert Lucci and the others immediately.
However, just as her fingers grazed the handle, a spectral blue arm—Colt's Susanoo—snatched her back with unrelenting force.
No matter how hard she struggled, she couldn't escape its grip.
"Relax," Colt said with a calm smile, dragging her toward him effortlessly.
"Running away will only reveal your identity to Iceberg, won't it?"
Knowing her escape had failed, Kalifa was unyielding. "Then kill me and be done with it."
"Kill you?" Colt tilted his head mockingly.
"Why would I do that? I told you, we're not enemies."
Clearing his throat theatrically, Colt continued in a serious tone.
"Come closer."
As she did, he whispered something into her ears.
Kalifa's eyes widened in disbelief.
'He's part of us!'
Colt looked a her with a smirk, releasing her from his Susanoo's grip.
Kalifa immediately straightened her posture, bowing respectfully.
"I'm sorry, sir. I didn't know better."
She knew the code phrase could only be known by high-ranking CP agents or senior operatives within the World Government.
Colt's rank was clearly above hers, though his exact position remained a mystery to her.
"Well, now you know. Don't concern yourself with Nico Robin's actions—just continue your undercover mission as usual," Colt said smoothly.
Without missing a beat, Colt added, "You might not know this due to your lower rank, but Robin-san is actually a hero of the World Government. She infiltrated numerous pirate crews to serve as undercover support for the Marines."
He turned to Robin and added with a teasing smile, "Isn't that right, Robin-san?"
Robin's face was blank, though the faintest hint of a twitch betrayed her annoyance.
She wanted to protest the absurdity of Colt's claim, but she couldn't deny that her past actions, when viewed from a certain perspective, could almost fit the narrative.
Kalifa, however, seemed utterly convinced.
Yet, she still nodded respectfully.
"Understood. I'll proceed as instructed."
Before dismissing her, Colt encouraged her to pass a message to Lucci:
"Tell him to keep honing his strength. When he meets a man named Luffy in the future, he'll need to go all out against him."
Kalifa left swiftly, leaving Colt and the others alone in the room.
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Once the coast was clear, Robin couldn't hold back any longer.
"How on earth did you become the chief of the CP organization?"
Colt shrugged nonchalantly.
"Since I already have people in the Marines, it's only natural to have some in the World Government too. The CP organization is now under my command."
Robin remained silent, her thoughts swirling.
Colt's influence felt limitless, like a puppeteer manipulating strings from the shadows.
Every subtle move he made seemed to trigger a chain reaction across the world.
****
After leaving, Colt, Robin, and Nami returned to their ship.
With 1.5 billion Berries still owed to Iceberg, and only 200 million on hand, Colt had his work cut out for him.
Sighing, Colt tapped Nami on the forehead.
"You and Robin are such spendthrifts. Two billion Berries for one ship?"
Nami stuck out her tongue, a playful glint in her eye.
"How about we go rob some pirates to make up for it?"
Colt shook his head.
"Too inefficient. Even if we found a crew to plunder, we might only get tens of millions, if that at all."
Thankfully, Colt already had a backup plan.
"Set course for Skypiea, the sky island" he ordered.
Robin's curiosity was piqued.
"The sky island? Does it actually exist?"
Legends of an island in the sky had persisted for centuries, but no definitive proof had ever surfaced.
Colt's confident smirk was all the reassurance she needed.
"You'll see soon enough. Besides, there's a Poneglyph there you might find interesting."
*****
While Colt and his crew sailed for Skypiea, Sasuke took a portion of Whitebeard's crew to Gran Tesoro.
Gild Tesoro, the self-proclaimed Golden Emperor, claimed to control 20% of the world's wealth.
Sasuke couldn't let such a treasure slip through his fingers.
After an intense confrontation, during which Tesoro desperately tried to leverage his influence over the Celestial Dragons, Sasuke's sheer might left him no choice.
Reluctantly, Tesoro handed over five billion Berries to Sasuke.
As Colt's ship approached Jaya Island, a den-den mushi buzzed to life.
Sasuke's voice came through the receiver.
"You said before that you need 500 million Berries? Fine. I'll give you a billion," Sasuke said smugly.
Colt chuckled.
'This kid Sasuke, he might have thought that I don't know what he's been up to.'
"You're getting devious, Sasuke. Robbing five billion and offering me one billion as a share? Isn't that a little… stingy?"
The snail's expression mirrored Sasuke's annoyed grimace.
"Fine. How much do you want?"
"Half," Colt replied without hesitation.
"…"
Capítulo 326: Chapter 326: Sky Island
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After hanging up the den-den Mushi, Colt allowed a sly smile to creep onto his lips.
Thanks to Sasuke's generous sponsorship of 2.5 billion berries, he now had the resources he needed to proceed with his plans.
While the funding for shipbuilding was secured, Colt still had one destination in mind— the Sky Island.
The allure of Skypiea was irresistible.
Despite its name, the Sky Island was not a single landmass but a cluster of islands floating high above the Grand Line.
To reach it, there were generally two methods:
The Knock-Up Stream: A rare natural phenomenon that violently thrusts ships into the sky. Encountering it was as much a curse as it was a miracle, as most who experience it find themselves at the mercy of a chaotic and destructive force. A fixed pathway that provides a more stable means of ascent, but wasn't known.
For Colt, however, things were far simpler.
By directly manipulating gravitational forces, he transformed the ship into a makeshift spaceship, propelling it to an altitude of 10,000 meters at breakneck speed.
The view was breathtaking.
Thick white clouds formed an ocean-like expanse, with floating landmasses appearing as islands suspended in a sea of clouds.
Nami and Robin were captivated by the surreal scenery, marveling at the sheer wonder of the world.
"Newton would probably roll over in his grave if he saw this," Colt joked, relinquishing control of the ship to let it drift freely across the cloud sea.
Compared to the Ninja World, this place was undeniably more vibrant and enchanting.
Before long, they arrived at Angel Island.
However, their arrival did not go unnoticed. Four figures were already waiting, their stances clearly indicating hostility.
These were the four priests under Enel's command, each radiating a stance of absolute arrogance in their power.
Colt wasn't surprised.
With the powers of the [Thunder Fruit] and the so-called "Mantra," Enel could extend his perception across all of Sky Island.
Colt's blatant disregard for stealth had made his presence impossible to ignore.
Trespassing without paying the entry fee? That was a crime according to Sky Island law.
One of the Priests announced coldly, "You are charged with trespassing under the will of God. Surrender immediately!"
Trespassing being a crime was merely another draconian rule enforced by Enel.
Colt didn't bother listening to their theatrics.
With a wave of his hand, the four priests were yanked into the air by an invisible force and bound tightly by tree trunks that emerged from behind them.
The four priests were laughably weak.
Even a Marine captain would have outclassed them.
If they had been slightly stronger, Colt might have considered letting Nami and Robin practice on them.
"This is impossible!" one of them cried, his spear heating up suddenly. This was the priest Shura.
"Heat Dial"
Yet another surprising event unfolded—the tree trunks binding them absorbed the flames, tightening their grip further.
"What is...this?"
"Is it a dial?"
Colt ignored the stunned priest, casually disassembling his spear to retrieve a peculiar shell from its tip.
"What's a dial?" Robin asked, her curiosity piqued.
"Skypiea's Dials are their most fascinating specialty," Colt explained, handing the hot shell to her.
"Dials are strange, mysterious devices which have the ability to store energy and matter. They are made from the remains of a particular shellfish"
"Each one has unique properties. This one stores heat and releases it as an attack when needed."
"Others can store shockwaves, slashes, and even energy," he continued.
Both Nami and Robin's interest was immediately aroused.
"Let us go! You don't know who you're dealing with!" the Ordeal of Balls Priest, Satori, threatened. "God will not spare you!"
He clearly underestimated how little Colt cared for such proclamations.
The mention of "God" made Nami and Robin chuckle.
After all, in a world like this, was anyone qualified to be called a God?
A low rumbling echoed from the sky above.
Colt glanced upward and smirked. "Your so-called god is finally coming to greet me."
The [Thunder Fruit] was undoubtedly one of the most formidable Logia-type Devil Fruits.
Excluding Kizaru's [Glint-Glint Fruit], even Akainu's [Magma-Magma Fruit] and Aokiji's [Ice-Ice Fruit] fell short in comparison when it came to speed, attack power, and range.
The continuous flashes of lightning above signaled Enel's attempt at a remote strike.
Boom!
Boom!
Thunderbolts rained down, blindingly bright, obscuring the scene in their aftermath.
The four priests, despite their predicament, began to smile smugly, assuming that Colt and his companions had been obliterated.
Yet, as the dust settled, their expressions morphed into shock.
Colt stood there unharmed, a ball of lightning calmly resting in his palm, subservient as a tamed beast.
"Thunder? On me? Amateur move," Colt muttered, scattering the lightning in his hand.
Turning to Nami and Robin, he said, "Let's go meet this god in person."
Leaving the defeated priests behind, Colt set off for the temple he had already pinpointed with his powers.
Half an hour later, the trio stood before a grand palace.
A tall, slender figure sat cross-legged at its entrance.
Electric arcs danced across his body as Enel rose, his expression one of boredom.
"Why do you want my divine punishment so eagerly?"
Enel's arrogance was boundless.
Despite Colt's earlier display, he remained unfazed, spinning his metallic staff as crackling electricity surged through it.
Colt's gaze was calm yet mocking.
"Second-rate god, don't you think you're acting like a delusional kid?"
Though others had called him a god before, Colt preferred to keep a level head.
After all, true gods could destroy stars with a wave of their hands or even control time and space.
"Second-rate? What do you mean?" Enel frowned, unfamiliar with the term but clearly irritated.
Before he could ask further, Colt's dismissive demeanor lit a spark of rage in him.
Rising into the sky, Enel summoned bolts of lightning from the clouds above, his wrist crackling with energy.
"Prepare to face the wrath of God!"
"[30 Million Volt Thunderbird]!"
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