"No... no need, I don't need one!"
Franky immediately gathered the Pluton blueprints from the table, confirmed that none were missing, and re-hid them.
"Call a doctor for everyone else to treat them; I have something important to go out for now, tell everyone I'm fine!"
With that said.
Franky limped out the door without looking back.
This matter was no longer something he could bear alone.
No matter how unwilling, he had to discuss it with his senior brother!!!
...
...
The misfortune of the Franky Family did not cause the slightest ripple in Water 7.
Today, the city under Iceburg's governance remained peaceful.
Thor, Nami, Vivi, Kuina, Bonney, and the pure-hearted Robin, the six girls, after shopping together for two hours, went their separate ways to find things that interested them.
At this very moment.
Water 7 Luxury Store — Barrie Family.
This was a world-class fashion chain.
It gathered a group of world-renowned fashion designers.
Each new product launch was sought after by the world's upper-class nobles and wealthy individuals.
Especially the Barrie Family's lettered high-waisted thigh-highs, which were deeply loved by women.
"Miss Karifa, welcome! Here are all the new products this time..."
As a tall beauty wearing a professional fitted skirt, high heels, and with her golden hair tied into a neat bun appeared, the staff of the Barrie Family immediately greeted her in unison, and even the store manager personally received her.
Because Karifa was a celebrity in Water 7.
She was the secretary to Iceburg, the president of Karera Company and the mayor of Water 7.
Not only did she possess a beautiful face and a perfect figure, but her work ability was also impeccable.
The reason the store managers valued Karifa so much, besides her identity as the City Secretary, was primarily because she was a super VIP customer of the store.
As a severe stocking enthusiast, Karifa's favorite pastime was collecting and hoarding all styles, colors, and lengths of stockings.
Whenever Karifa appeared, it signified a big order, so the store clerks naturally wouldn't show the slightest neglect.
Normally, Karifa would also listen carefully to the clerks' introductions.
However...
Today, Karifa seemed a bit distracted.
Ever since she entered the store, her gaze would occasionally dart towards a certain direction, as if she was confirming something.
"Miss Karifa, are you tired?"
The clerks asked with concern.
"It's nothing, pack all of these and those over there. I have something to attend to, just send them to Shipyard No. 1 later!"
After dropping a card, Karifa hurriedly left the store.
As she walked, she pulled out a small Transponder Snail from her pocket.
"Karifa, what did you find?"
A dull male voice came from the other end of the Transponder Snail.
"Bruno, get ready. I just saw Nico Robin in the store. The Air Force Pirates have most likely landed in Water 7!"
Karifa spoke in a deep voice, her gaze sharp.
At this moment, she was not the decisive City Secretary.
But a superhuman agent of CP9 under the World Government.
"Nani! Nico Robin! Is it really her? Are you sure?"
Bruno, the Door-Door Fruit user of CP9, immediately paled in shock.
"I'm certain, it's Nico Robin. That woman has appeared!"
Karifa whispered.
"But... if the Air Force really came to Water 7, it's impossible for there to be no commotion at all, right?"
Bruno shook his head, looking utterly confused.
"I don't know about that. Anyway, I'm currently tracking Nico Robin. I'll make my move as soon as I get a chance. You prepare for backup. As for the Air Force matter, we can interrogate them properly later... I can't talk anymore, the target has entered the alley!"
Karifa hung up the Transponder Snail, accelerated, and rushed into the deserted alley, ready to act.
However...
To her shock, the dead-end alley was empty.
Robin, who had entered the alley just a second ago, had seemingly vanished into thin air.
"How could this be...?"
Just as Karifa was stunned.
A great sense of crisis suddenly struck her heart.
Whoosh!
Whoosh whoosh whoosh!
Tough branches shot up from the empty ground of the alley, firmly binding and hoisting Karifa's limbs.
"Who's there?"
Karifa shouted sharply.
"Hehe, weren't you tracking me? That should be my line, shouldn't it!"
Black-bellied Robin's lips curved into a teasing smile.
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