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The sight of a pirate showing genuine terror caught the attention of everyone watching the Sky Screen. Anyone capable of inspiring such fear in the normally composed Nico Robin had to be exceptionally dangerous.
Robin leaned close to Chopper's ear, her voice barely above a whisper. "We need to leave. Now."
The reindeer didn't waste time asking questions—anyone who could make Robin this frightened was clearly bad news. In his Heavy Point form, he scooped up the archaeologist and melted into the crowded street with practiced ease, his medical training having taught him to trust his crewmates' instincts implicitly.
As the two Straw Hats disappeared into the crowd, the Sky Screen's focus shifted to the three figures in pristine white suits. The shortest among them had noticed the fleeing reindeer, and her posture suggested immediate interest. These weren't ordinary government agents—their very identities were state secrets, and anyone who recognized them typically didn't live long enough to share that knowledge.
"Well, well... an unexpected bonus for our Dressrosa operation." The woman reached up and removed her mask, revealing sharp features framed by short black hair. Her figure was striking, curves accentuated by the fitted white suit, and her dark eyes gleamed with predatory intelligence. "The Devil's Child herself. Should we pursue?"
Character Notes: CP0-Ada Wong, World Government's highest intelligence agency, Zoan Mushi Mushi no Mi, Model: Plaga Parasite
"Your observation skills are incredible as always, Senior Ada," the man beside her said with obvious admiration. His most distinctive feature was an oddly rectangular nose that protruded from his face, giving him an almost comical appearance that belied his deadly capabilities. "I completely missed her presence. I still have much to learn."
Character Notes: CP0-Kaku, World Government's highest intelligence agency, Zoan The Ushi Ushi no Mi, Model: Giraffe
The third figure remained silent, a white dove perched regally on his shoulder. Like its master, the bird wore a miniature suit that mirrored the agent's pristine appearance. When he finally spoke, his voice carried absolute authority. "Nico Robin falls outside our current operational objective. Deviating from our mission to pursue her could compromise our primary objectives here."
Character Notes: Rob Lucci, CP0 Chief, World Government's highest intelligence agency, Zoan-type Neko Neko no Mi, Model: Leopard.; Hattori - his dove companion
The revelation that these three belonged to CP0—the World Government's most elite intelligence organization—sent ripples of recognition through the Sky Screen's audience. While most people had never heard of CP9, let alone CP0, those familiar with government operations understood the implications. Only the Celestial Dragons possessed the authority to deploy these agents, making their presence in Dressrosa a matter of international significance.
A News Coo descended from the sky, hovering hopefully in front of the three agents with the expectant air of a merchant sensing potential customers. Morgans' newspaper birds were legendary for their persistence and business acumen, appearing wherever there might be demand for their product.
Ada reached into her suit jacket and withdrew a crisp bill, extending it toward the seagull's collection pouch. However, when she moved to extract a newspaper, the clever bird pulled back, its beady eyes fixed meaningfully on her money.
"Damn it," Kaku muttered under his breath, "the prices have gone up again."
The woman had initially offered a thousand Berry note—a sum that would have purchased ten newspapers just months ago. Now it wasn't even enough for a single edition. Morgans' monopoly on global news distribution had allowed him to inflate prices astronomically, and there was little anyone could do about it.
After producing an additional thousand Berry note, Ada finally received her newspaper. But rather than let the bird depart immediately, she placed a gentle hand on its wing. "Since you charged me double, how about doing me a small favor?"
Under the Sky Screen's magnifying focus, viewers watched in fascination and horror as a tiny, writhing parasite larva emerged from Ada's palm and burrowed directly into the unsuspecting bird's flesh. The organism moved with disturbing efficiency, traveling through the bloodstream until it reached the News Coo's brain.
Within seconds, the seagull's behavior changed completely. Its naturally bright eyes turned bloodshot and vacant, the parasite having seized control of its nervous system. Where once it had served only Morgans and the cause of journalism, it now belonged entirely to Ada.
The CP0 agent pressed a finger to her temple, establishing a mental connection with her newly created puppet. "Fly to the woman riding the reindeer. Maintain surveillance but avoid detection. Use your newspaper delivery role as cover."
The possessed bird spread its wings and took to the sky, its original mission forgotten in favor of espionage. To any observer, it would appear to be conducting normal business—the perfect cover for tracking Robin and Chopper's movements.
"Your ability never fails to impress, Senior," Kaku said with genuine appreciation. "The applications for intelligence gathering are limitless."
"Intelligence is my specialty," Ada replied modestly, "but when it comes to actual combat, I'll be relying on you two." She handed the newspaper to Lucci, who accepted it with his characteristic stoicism.
The CP0 chief unfolded the paper with mechanical precision, his trained eyes scanning headlines and articles for relevant information. One story in particular captured his attention, causing him to pause mid-scan.
"Queen Otohime of Fish-Man Island has been resurrected," he announced, his voice betraying the slightest hint of surprise. "According to this interview, she's already speaking publicly about her experience."
The implications were staggering. Since the princess's death years ago, King Neptune had remained unmarried, presumably mourning his lost queen. Intelligence reports had confirmed her burial in the Sea Forest, making her supposed resurrection all the more remarkable.
Lucci continued reading, extracting the crucial details. "The article mentions a 'healing sword' capable of reviving the dead. The queen attributes her return to life directly to this weapon—something called Tenseiga."
Ada's analytical mind immediately began processing the information. "Queen Otohime was known for her exceptional intelligence and political acumen. By granting this interview so quickly after her resurrection, she's likely attempting to satisfy public curiosity while preventing wild speculation that could destabilize Fish-Man Island. The proactive approach suggests this is genuinely her—not some imposter or manipulation."
The strategic thinking impressed even Lucci, though he remained focused on the broader implications. A weapon capable of true resurrection represented a paradigm shift in global power dynamics.
Kaku, meanwhile, had fixated on a different aspect of the story. "The Straw Hat Pirates again," he said with a mixture of frustration and professional interest. "5 years later and they're still causing international incidents. Looks like our paths will cross again."
"Good luck with that," Ada replied with a sardonic smile. "The Marines have officially classified the Straw Hats as an 'adventure group' rather than pirates. Don't expect any marine support if you do encounter them."
Her tone carried undisguised contempt for the Marines' recent policy changes. The World Government's relationship with their supposed military arm had grown increasingly strained as the organization asserted greater independence.
"Who would have predicted that the Marines would essentially declare independence from the World Government?" Kaku mused aloud, shaking his head at the absurdity of it all.
The thought of twelve Marine Admirals operating with complete autonomy sent chills down the spines of all three agents. Even CP0, for all their elite training and authority, couldn't hope to match such overwhelming firepower.
"They eliminated the Red Hair Pirates without even making it front-page news," Ada continued, her expression growing darker. "And they stripped Doflamingo of his Shichibukai status by simply informing us after the fact—no consultation, no negotiation."
The woman's smile took on a bitter quality as she contemplated their current mission. "Speaking of which, we're here to clean up Doflamingo's messes and ensure no connections lead back to the Celestial Dragons. A damage control operation made necessary by Marine 'independence.'"
All three agents fell silent, contemplating the rapidly shifting balance of global power. The Marines' transformation under their Acting Fleet Admiral had created an organization that answered to no one—a development that terrified even the World Government's most elite operatives.
The Sky Screen's audience watched these revelations unfold with growing unease, understanding that they were witnessing the fracturing of the world's power structures in real time. The implications of such upheaval would soon affect everyone, regardless of their position or allegiances.