Chapter 185 Let’s Do It First!

The scenery of the Water City is not much different from what I remember. As an ancient city with a long history, it will not change with each passing day like those emerging cities. Instead, it will stick to the vicissitudes of beauty accumulated over the years. .

Dock No. 1,

The workers who had been busy all day walked in twos and threes on their way home under the setting sun.

"Hey, did you hear that? The black prince is here again."

"Black Prince?...Ah! Is the king going to the Shichibukai? What is a big shot like that doing here?"

"Who knows! Probably buying a boat! Our Seven Water Islands don't have any other specialties except boats, so we can't just come here to eat water and meat, right? Hahaha!"

"Don't look down on watery people! You bastard."

The topic ranged from the Black Prince to sex, and then quickly slipped to obscene jokes as usual.

Lu Qi blended into the crowd,

He has a serious character and is very prestigious among the boatmen, so he doesn't have to force himself to say dirty jokes. But just because he doesn't speak doesn't mean he won't listen. He doesn't miss a single word about the Black Prince, and he has it in his heart. Are you guessing what the Black Prince is up to?

Is it meaningful to visit the water city again and again?

The overlord of the new world will go back to the new world to dominate! They just come to the Water City to scare people... Originally, the lurking job was difficult to do, and the Black Prince came to the Water City from time to time. They were always worried that the Black Prince would expose their disguise. Five years of hard work will be in vain.

If it's just a waste of time, that's it.

He was even more worried that the Black Prince was here for Pluto's drawings.

This is not unfounded worry. As the best agent of CP9, being suspicious has long been an instinct.

"Lucci, want to have a drink?"

The long-nosed Kaku led a group of people over.

This man nicknamed "Shanfeng" is one of the foremen of Shipyard No. 1, just like Lu Qi. However, unlike Lu Qi, who is unsmiling and unsmiling, Kaku is quite famous among the boatmen except for his strange habit of calling himself "old man". Because of his popularity, he has friends wherever he goes.

Lu Qi said nothing.

The pigeon on the shoulder tilted its little head and looked at Kaku.

"Let's go to Bruno's bar. We must have a good drink today!!!"

Kaku raised his arms and shouted, and a group of drunkards who were still singles agreed and rushed to Bruno's Bar on the commercial street. This is a place where boatmen often come. The price of drinks is moderate and it is not too far from the shipyard. The boss Bruno also Will sell them fried rice and other food.

Lu Qi stayed at the back of the team as leisurely as before.

The group of people soon arrived at the commercial street.

Bruno's Bar is open for business.

There are not many customers at this time. After dinner time, more people go out to have fun, and bars and other places will really become lively. However, Bruno Bar no longer has to wait for dinner time to end, and a group of rough guys rushed in. , the originally quiet bar suddenly started to dance with demons.

After Kaku drank with everyone, he excused himself from the wine table to go to the toilet.

He turned a corner in the corridor and entered the bar's storage room. There were already people waiting at the small chess and card table.

"Too slow, Kaku."

The blonde beauty in a tight skirt adjusted her glasses, looked at Kaku who walked in, and shouted coldly.

"Barry and the others are too tight..."

Kaku explained.

"Kalifa, don't waste your time. Tell us why the Black Prince came to the Water City?" Lu Qi interrupted the meaningless conversation between Kalifa and Kaku.

"It's hard to say. I don't know if what he said is true or false."

Kalifa looked solemn.

"The Black Prince himself said that he was just passing through the Water City this time, and that he was going to hunt the Silver Fox Pirates..."

"Silver Fox Pirates? I've never heard of this name before."

Kaku looked suspicious.

This was the first time he heard this name. The powerful pirate group he knew did not have such a name.

"They are a new pirate group from the South China Sea. They are not very powerful, but the captain of this pirate group, Silver Fox, is a user with the ability of the Slowness Fruit. He is on the list of high-risk abilities. Maybe the Black Prince is planning to recruit this person. Guys... of course this is just speculation on my part."

Devil Fruit abilities are divided into strong and weak, upper and lower levels.

The World Government, which has lasted for eight hundred years, has a special way of classifying Devil Fruits.

It is not the so-called superhuman type, natural type, animal type...but it is divided according to the danger of Devil Fruit's abilities, and a "high-risk ability list" is listed. When a person with the corresponding ability appears in the sea need to pay more attention when.

Slow fruit,

Right on top of this list.

Also included in the list are Time Fruit, Memory Fruit, Shock Fruit...etc.

"Slow fruit?"

Lu Qi frowned. If a user with the ability of the Slowness Fruit would attract the Black Prince... I still feel that this reason is not very reliable. With the power and status of the Black Prince, there is really no need to pay for a mere Slowness Fruit. The ability user took action personally.

"I'm not sure if the Black Prince happened to pass by the Water City, but from his attitude when talking to Mayor Iceberg, it seems that he is really eyeing the Silver Fox Pirates." Kalifa hesitated for a moment, but still State your observations.

"A user with the ability of the Slowness Fruit? He has such great charm, I even want to see him." Kaku exclaimed in admiration.

"Silver Fox is a man, and... very ugly!"

Kalifa pushed up her glasses.

"······"

Hearing such an answer, Kaku opened his mouth and wanted to explain that he didn't mean it, but he felt that the more he explained, the harder it was to explain, so he had to close his mouth silently.

Lu Qi ignored the little friction from his colleagues. He thought for a moment and finally made a decision, "It doesn't matter whether he really passed through the Water City. Anyway, Kalifa, try to keep an eye on the Black Prince's actions. If If there is any accident...if necessary, it doesn't matter even if your identity is exposed."

"But, the specific whereabouts of Pluto's blueprints haven't been found out yet?"

Kalifa frowned.

She has been lurking around the iceberg for nearly five years and has not found any clues related to the blueprint of Pluto. The only thing that is certain is that the blueprint of Pluto does exist and is not a fabricated lie.

"...If you have to, arrest Bingshan and Franky. There is a high chance that the blueprint will be on one of them." Lu Qi said expressionlessly. They have been lurking in this water capital for five years. The past is not wasted.

Franky,

In other words, it's Carter Frame, Fishman Tom's little apprentice, who is also the younger brother of Mayor Iceberg. This guy who has long been judged dead is still alive and thriving in the Water City. Find out. When he learned about this guy's true identity, Lu Qi, who had always been calm and composed, rarely showed a hint of surprise.

I have never seen such a stupid guy. Since he was lucky to survive, he didn't quickly find a place to hide, but he still stayed in the water without leaving. He really looked down on CP9 as a waste!

After being surprised,

It’s the joy of seeing the dawn of a mission accomplished.

If they hadn't been unsure which of Bingshan and Franky the blueprints of Pluto belonged to, were worried that it was hidden somewhere they didn't know, and were afraid of alerting the enemy, even if they caught Bingshan and Franky, they still wouldn't be able to find the blueprints. He took action and captured the two of them.

But now,

Lu Qi also felt a sense of urgency.

Xu Tuzhi may have a higher chance of completing the task like now, but it will definitely take a long enough time. However, the Black Prince, a monster they can't resist at all, visits the Water City again and again, which makes the road accustomed to controlling everything Qi was uneasy.

Maybe... it's acceptable to take some risks.

"That's it, Kalifa, wait until the Black Prince leaves and do the assassination... Let Bingshan die in the assassination, and let Bruno help you. His ability is very convenient." Lu Qi spoke quickly. Quickly, he seemed to have made up his mind completely.

It had taken nearly five years, and he couldn't tolerate anything going wrong at the end.

When it is time to close the net, we must close it in advance.

Bruno stood at the door of the storage room, as silent as a wooden man. He just glanced at Kalifa after Lu Qi spoke and nodded slightly to indicate that he would cooperate with Kalifa's actions.

"Kaku, go find a group of pirates and make them take responsibility."

Lu Qi didn't forget to find someone to take the blame.

No one except the gangsters under him would care whether Frankie disappeared or died. However, Bingshan, as the mayor of the Water City, not only has deep popularity among the citizens, but also the city. He is considered a bureaucrat within the world government system.

However, unlike ordinary bureaucrats, the mayor of Water City has always been elected, and the world government has no involvement in whether he is appointed or removed.

In a word, the iceberg is not untouchable. The key is to find the person who takes the blame. CP9 is the secret intelligence agency of the world government. If its whereabouts are revealed... it is known as the most powerful "CP9" on Judiciary Island in 800 years. Lu Qi cannot afford to lose such an adult!

The meeting ended quickly,

Kaku staggered back to the wine table with his belt in hand, raised his glass and continued to drink happily. Lucci sat in the corner and poured himself a drink. Bruno turned around and went to the wine cellar to take stock of the stored wine. Kalifa walked through the back door of the bar. Leaving in a hurry...

The hotel called "White Oak" on the commercial street was booked today.

The twelve-story hotel is considered to be of the highest standard in the water capital. Guests who have booked the entire hotel are entertaining distinguished guests in the restaurant on the top floor.

"Is CP9's secretary easy to use?"

"...Huh! I didn't expect that Kalifa is also a member of CP9... The hand of the World Government is really long enough." Bingshan held the telescope and looked at his familiar face from a distance. The Secretary's boat sailed in the alley, and did not put down the telescope until it completely disappeared from sight.

Unconsciously, the clothes on the back were soaked with cold sweat.

It can be said that he was filled with fear. If he hadn't handed over the Pluto blueprint to Franky early, CP9 would have acquired it long ago in the past few years.

"Prince Elus, when did you find out that Kalifa was from CP9?"

Bingshan turned his head and looked at Eleus.

The person who booked the entire hotel tonight was Elus. As the high-rise building closest to Bruno's Bar on the commercial street, standing on the top floor, with a telescope and hands, he could easily monitor the crowds coming and going in Bruno's Bar. He specially held a banquet here. The purpose is to remind Bingshan to be careful about CP9.

Now that Robin and the Revolutionary Army have been mixed together early, Crocodile has also been driven out of Alabasta... He is not sure whether Iceberg will be rescued by the Straw Hats in the future.

Don’t be afraid of ten thousand, just be afraid of what happens.

The Water City is now an important ally of the Kingdom of Ekmundo, and one-third of the battleships in the Kingdom of Ekmundo's navy come from the Water City.

If something happens to the iceberg, Elus will also suffer unnecessary losses.

"When I first came here, I found that there were many interesting people hiding in this city. Later, after investigation, I found that they were agents of CP9. I don't know why they targeted you, Mayor Bingshan, but for the sake of you and me, As for our alliance, I don’t want our cooperation to encounter any man-made disasters..."

Elus lied seriously, "I stopped by this time to remind you, but don't say anything else, otherwise I will be very troubled about where to buy the boat."

"...I was too lax."

Bingshan's face showed a cold look, "The World Government... I didn't expect it to be staring at me all the time. I thought that being the mayor of the Water City would provide some protection... Now it seems that I was naive. "He took a deep breath and turned to look at Elus.

"What? Are you looking for me if you need something?"

Elus met Bingshan's gaze and asked with a smile.

"We are indeed in trouble." Bingshan nodded, "I wonder if your highness can lend me some good skills? I'm ashamed to say that I don't have many people who are good at fighting with others, and... Carrera Company must also have some The people from CP9 won’t know who to use unless they clean it up.”

He unabashedly confessed his desire to clean up CP9.

He was not worried at all that the King Shichibukai in front of him would turn on him and send him to the World Government to claim credit... He understood clearly that although the Black Prince in front of him was different from other King Shichibukai, he was not He was born a pirate, but this does not mean that the other party is an obedient citizen of the World Government.

on the contrary,

The guy standing in front of him was a real careerist with evil intentions.

However, this is just fine.

Bingshan has not forgotten his master's death. If it weren't for his lack of ability, I really think he would have let go of his past hatred.

How can it be!

He still often dreams about the happiest time in the past in his sleep, and his pillow is wet when he wakes up in the morning.

"Borrowing someone? That's easy to say."

Elus readily agreed.

He was also worried about Bingshan being soft-hearted, or worried about the retaliation of the World Government... Now it seems that he is worthy of being a man who can build Carrera, the largest shipbuilding company in the Water City, from scratch. Underneath his elegant and gentle appearance, he is worthy of being a man. It is a will as cold and hard as an iceberg.

He was a little worried that Bingshan would go too far.

It won't be fun to actually break up with the world government then.

"Flan."

The red-haired maid walked quickly.

"Mayor Bingshan, this is my most trusted subordinate. Although she is not as famous as Dylan and Eschbach, her strength is absolutely guaranteed. Not to mention CP9, even someone from CP0 can help you solve it. I will Let her stay and help you deal with those troubles, but... it would be best if the World Government is mute and eats coptis."

I can't tell you the pain.

Otherwise, the world government will not be able to hold the iceberg if it really takes action.

"...If you say that, I'm afraid I need to find someone to take the blame." Bingshan frowned.

"This is not difficult, Fran, let Mr. 2 come over."

Eleus smiled happily.

To this day, he has a lot of talented people under his command.

Mr. 2 Von Clay, a transvestite whose real name is Ben Sam, came to the call. He was still wearing the swan suit from the past. When he came closer, he found that his face looked like an iceberg.

"This is?"

Bingshan looked horrified.

Even though he has dealt with people with abilities many times, when he saw this ability to change other people's appearance at will, he couldn't help but feel cold in his heart. Sure enough, people with abilities are some dangerous guys. Such a weird ability... is really It is impossible to guard against.

"This is also my subordinate, a person with the ability to imitate the fruit. Through him, he can give the black pot to others, such as the revolutionary army."

"Won't this provoke the revolutionary army?" Bingshan was a little worried.

"It doesn't matter. Anyway, the Revolutionary Army has helped people take the blame not once or twice."

Eleus said nonchalantly.

"Besides, apart from the Revolutionary Army, even the Four Emperors would not come all the way to the Water City to clean up World Government agents. Only the Revolutionary Army would do such a useless thing."

"······"

Iceberg was speechless.

According to this, it seems that the revolutionary army can only be blamed?

I hope... the revolutionary army will not come to settle accounts with him, Bingshan can only pray twice in his heart.

"Right, let's do this. I'll help you solve a problem before I leave. After I leave, let Fran and the others take action to attack the others... lest I leave with my front foot, my back foot will come out. It seems that I deliberately pulled away to avoid suspicion, and it would not be pretty if the sewage splashed on me."

Elus stared at Bruno's Bar below. He still felt that it would be safer to get the Menmen Fruit early.

"Your Highness, are you planning to leave tomorrow?"

"That's right, let's set off early in the morning to avoid the silver fox disappearing."

"Doesn't that mean... we'll do it tonight?"

Bingshan said in surprise.

"That's right. It's wise to hurry up sooner rather than later. Let's get off to a good start tonight." Elus took the dark green hooded windbreaker that Fran sent to him. Although this thing is not the standard equipment of the revolutionary army, it is a good start for the revolution. Most members of the army have such a set of clothes, who asked the leader to wear it like this!

The people at the bottom follow the same example, and this is what the so-called imitation is.

Elus also comes in handy.

"Mr.2, put on Sabo's face. You don't have to do anything later, just show your face. Remember to let the members of CP9 see your face."

"The slave family knows. Your Highness, don't worry, I will definitely complete the task."

As he spoke, Mr.2's face had transformed into that of Saab, with blond wavy hair and a scar under his left eye. As for the broken arm, it was difficult to imitate... The real Saab had regenerated years ago. Lost arm.

Dr. Hoggubak + miss. Ba Jin + Caesar = limb regeneration technology.

After all, artificial humans have been created, let alone just regenerating an arm.

"... Wait a little longer, and we'll take action when the show is almost over." Elus looked at the crowds of people on the commercial street below. It's not the time to take action yet. There are too many people, and it's easy to accidentally injure him. Innocent passers-by.