"Why is it so messy here?"
A man wearing sunglasses, looking like a rock singer, passed by the wrecked island and couldn't help but sigh.
"This isn't something we should be worrying about. Don't forget our mission." The woman holding an umbrella beside him reminded.
"She should be on that ship, right?"
The small boat slowly came to a stop.
The two of them lifted their heads, examining Jotaro's ship, confirming that its appearance matched the image sent back by the "Unlucky Pair."
Exchanging a glance, the man said, "Let's go up."
———
Miss Wednesday leaned against the wooden railing, her eyes dim, looking extremely gloomy.
Nami quietly walked over, patting her on the back, and asked softly, "What's wrong? You look just like you're worried about something."
Facing Nami's concerned gaze, Miss Wednesday's eyes dodged. Forcing a small smile, she waved her hand, saying, "N-no… it's nothing!"
"Really?" Nami's face was full of doubt, clearly unconvinced.
She spread her hands. "Fine, if you don't want to say it, I won't force you. But you know, sometimes saying things out loud makes your heart feel lighter."
Miss Wednesday felt a warmth in her heart, her smile this time carrying both sincerity and gratitude.
"Nami, it's not that I don't want to tell you, it's that I can't. It would put you in danger."
"This is our company, Baroque Works' rule. If someone leaks the company's secrets, they'll be erased. Even outsiders who know the secrets won't be spared."
Realizing she had misspoken, Miss Wednesday instantly covered her mouth.
Nami's eyes went wide, staring at her in disbelief. Then, without warning, she grabbed her by the collar and shook her violently.
"If you can't say it, then why did you say it! You trying to get me killed?!"
Miss Wednesday tried to calm her. "Don't worry, there's no one else here, no one will hear it."
But before Nami could let go, a strange man's voice came from behind her.
"Miss Wednesday, so you were hiding here, huh?"
Nami, "????"
Miss Wednesday's eyes moved past Nami, landing on the man behind her. Her pupils shrank instantly, filled with terror.
"Mr. 5!!"
Her gaze shifted slightly to the woman beside him, holding an umbrella.
"Miss Valentine's Day!!"
"Why are you here?"
Miss Wednesday's mind raced.
During this time aboard Jotaro's ship, she and Mr. 9 hadn't been able to report their work to the boss as usual.
Even if the boss wanted to punish them, he wouldn't have sent executives. Just dispatching the "Unlucky Pair" would've been enough.
A terrible feeling rose inside her heart.
"Yahaha…" Miss Valentine's Day let out an exaggerated laugh. "Of course we're here on a mission."
Nami, pretending to be calm, patted Miss Wednesday's shoulder and even helped tidy her clothes.
"Oh, so you know each other. Then I won't disturb your little reunion."
With that, she strode forward, trying to leave as quickly as possible.
"Wait a moment!" Mr. 5 stopped her, his voice low. "Just now, I think I heard something about an organization… and some secret."
"Don't tell me Miss Wednesday already revealed the organization's secrets to you."
"In that case, you'll have to die here too."
He dug out a big, black booger and flicked it toward Nami.
Seeing this, Miss Wednesday shouted loudly, "Get out of the way, Nami!"
Nami instantly dived to the side.
"You didn't even need to say it! Who would want to get hit by his snot?!"
BOOM!!
The booger grazed past her, sticking to the ship's wall nearby and instantly exploding into a burst of sparks.
Turning back, Nami broke into a cold sweat all over.
'What kind of people are these?!'
"Oh? Pretty quick reaction." Mr. 5 dug for more snot. "But let's see how you dodge this time."
Miss Valentine's Day stopped him.
"Mr. 5, let's finish the main job first. The boss values this task a lot. If we mess it up, we won't be able to bear the consequences."
"You're right." Mr. 5 turned his attention back to Miss Wednesday, his gaze beneath the sunglasses carrying a sense of judgment.
"The boss said his secret has already been discovered. I don't know what that secret is, but trying to uncover his true identity is an unforgivable crime."
Miss Valentine's Day sneered. "Later, after our careful investigation, we found out it was someone from a certain kingdom who infiltrated our company."
Mr. 5's face darkened. "And that person is you! The missing princess of the Alabasta Kingdom, Nefertari D. Vivi."
Miss Wednesday clenched her teeth. She hadn't expected her identity to already be exposed.
"Princess?" Nami stared at her in shock.
Vivi's hand moved to her weapon, her face grave.
"Baroque Works' officers all possess deadly skills. Calling them monsters wouldn't be an exaggeration. Nami, you should run. I'll hold them off."
"What a laughable fantasy." Mr. 5 dug out two huge boogers and flicked them with all his strength, their speed several times faster than before.
He planned to execute both of them on the spot.
He wouldn't dare slack off with the boss's orders.
How could Vivi and Nami possibly match him? They couldn't dodge in time.
BANG! BANG!
Two gunshots rang out.
The bullets struck the flying boogers with pinpoint accuracy.
Two bursts of fire bloomed in the air.
The explosion's force sent Vivi and Nami flying, but luckily, a figure descended from above, steadying them.
"Who's there?!"
Mr. 5 roared, never expecting someone would dare interfere.
"It's me!" Izou blew the smoke from his flintlock rifle, his voice cold.
"And me!"
As the smoke cleared, Marco's figure appeared.
He pushed Vivi and Nami aside, his sharp eyes radiating icy hostility.
"Attacking our friends? What, are you declaring war on the Whitebeard Pirates?"
Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine's Day looked around, horrified to find themselves surrounded by a group of fierce-looking men.
Each one wore a chilling grin.
Gulp!
Mr. 5's throat bobbed nervously, the terrifying pressure making it hard for him to even breathe.
"The Whitebeard Pirates??!!"
'When had Miss Wednesday gotten mixed up with the Whitebeard Pirates? And she was their friend?'
'This…'
Forget about them, even their boss wouldn't dare make a move here.
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