#92 - Chapter 92: Miss Kalifa
"Damn! I was almost fooled by this guy."
"That's right. If this teenager was really wanted by the World Government, how could the headquarters give the Haki cultivation method to Commodore Donquixote Rosinante and allow him to give it to the other party?"
"He says he's CP9, but is he really CP9?"
"Anyway, we haven't received any orders from superiors."
"Indeed, unless they can prove they are CP9, how can we listen to him based on just a few words!"
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The navy, who had been frightened by Who's Who's intimidation, calmed down under Donquixote Rosinante's reassurance and were no longer swayed by Who's Who's words.
"It's over!"
After Kalifa took in all the facial expression changes of the navy, this was the only thought left in her mind.
The last chance to create trouble for Hyuga Tenma was extinguished by Donquixote Rosinante.
"Wait, I, I know the Six Styles!"
Who's Who seized the loophole in Donquixote Rosinante's words.
"Six Styles?"
The navy officers looked at Donquixote Rosinante in unison after hearing this.
"My brother Donquixote Doflamingo is not talented, but he also knows a few Six Styles."
"Then why is he a pirate instead of CP9?"
Donquixote Rosinante gave an example calmly.
As soon as these words came out, all the navy officers felt that it made sense.
Six Styles, like Haki, is a rare thing in the Four Seas and the first half of the Grand Line, but in the New World, it's almost like roadside cabbage.
Just grab a navy soldier from the New World's naval branch, and they will know Armament Haki.
Similarly.
Just grab a pirate from the crowd, and they will know one or two Six Styles moves in minutes.
"You, you're lying through your teeth!"
Who's Who was flushed with anger.
At this moment, he finally understood.
Why Donquixote Rosinante, as a navy officer, could play with Hyuga Tenma, a criminal wanted by the World Government.
These two guys are both very sinister.
"Gag his mouth."
Donquixote Rosinante said expressionlessly.
Of course, he knew how wronged Who's Who was, but precisely because he knew Who's Who's identity, he couldn't let the other party confirm his CP9 identity.
As long as he sticks to this point, then goes home and lets Dad Sengoku exert his strength, there will be no problem.
After all, he really didn't know!
The headquarters superiors didn't notify him, and the World Government's orders weren't issued.
Who knows if Who's Who and the others are using the name of CP9 to swindle and deceive.
"Yes!"
The navy officers who felt they had been almost deceived by Who's Who immediately stepped out with several burly men, and took out a few rags from somewhere and directly gagged Who's Who's mouth.
"Sorry, Tenma."
"A good reunion, but it brought you such trouble."
"Fortunately, you're okay."
Seeing that the overall situation was settled, Donquixote Rosinante apologized to Hyuga Tenma repeatedly.
"It's none of your business."
Hyuga Tenma shook his head.
He understood that the World Government's orders were not something that a small commodore like Donquixote Rosinante could stop.
What's more, the other party obviously didn't know.
Afterwards, even knowing that Who's Who and the others were CP9, he still stood firmly on his side and severely framed Who's Who.
Being able to withstand the pressure of the World Government and do this, Donquixote Rosinante definitely deserves the 86 points of goodwill he has.
Of course, even if Donquixote Rosinante turned his back or couldn't control the situation, it wouldn't matter.
He doesn't know Haki.
He's not a Natural Logia Devil Fruit ability user.
In Hyuga Tenma's view, even if the number of navy officers in front of him doubled tenfold, it would just be a matter of one slash.
After all, his ROOM had already enveloped all the navy officers, including Kalifa.
"Keep this safe first."
"Going out can even encounter people of unknown identity impersonating CP9."
"The future will not be peaceful."
Donquixote Rosinante patted the kraft paper bag containing the Haki cultivation method on Hyuga Tenma's chest and said meaningfully.
"I know."
Hyuga Tenma naturally understood the other party's implication.
Because of the Op-Op Fruit, he had already entered the World Government's sight.
This time, they could send CP9, and next time they could send CP0, or even a navy admiral.
In this way, this Haki cultivation method in his hand became extremely precious.
Only by mastering Armament Haki and Observation Haki could he have the capital to fight against the World Government's powerhouses or the navy's admirals in the future.
"By the way."
"Instructor Zefa is very interested in the deal you proposed, but he took a training ship out to sea some time ago and can't return to headquarters for the time being."
"So, you should find someone else."
Donquixote Rosinante continued to hint at the danger of Zefa's path.
"Okay!"
Hyuga Tenma nodded slightly upon hearing this.
This time, it was to maintain secrecy, and also because he was young and not a big threat in the eyes of the World Government, they believed that sending CP9 led by Who's Who was enough to capture him, so they didn't make a big fuss or issue a wanted order to avoid scaring him away.
But with the failure of CP9's capture operation, being wanted was only a matter of time.
As long as the World Government or the navy headquarters issued a wanted order, Zefa, who had promised to teach him the Six Styles, would change his mind in minutes.
Once he got close to Zefa, this retired admiral would become a navy officer who would capture him in minutes.
Even without Donquixote Rosinante's reminder, Hyuga Tenma had extinguished the idea of trading with Zefa.
After all, compared to trading with Zefa, he already had a better choice.
Thinking of this, Hyuga Tenma glanced at the three CP9 members who were lying on the ground, seriously injured.
Six Styles or Life Return.
Aren't these three walking humanoid Six Styles, living Life Return?
"Commodore Rosinante."
"Although their identities are unknown, they dare to impersonate CP9 and can use Six Styles, so their backgrounds must be significant."
"I think it's better to detain these three first, send them back to headquarters first, and then await orders."
Kalifa had been secretly paying attention to Hyuga Tenma's every move.
As soon as she saw the other party's gaze fall on the seriously injured Who's Who, Bruno, and Jabra, she felt a tightness in her heart and immediately realized the danger of her companions.
As the only woman in CP9, she showed far more caution and wit than Who's Who.
Seeing that Donquixote Rosinante was in control of the situation and Hyuga Tenma's strength was terrifying, she could only find a way to save Jabra and the others' lives.
"……"
Donquixote Rosinante frowned slightly upon hearing this, without answering immediately.
Of course, he knew that once he took Jabra and the others away, he probably wouldn't even have to wait until he returned to the navy headquarters, but the World Government's orders would come down halfway.
Once it was confirmed that Who's Who and the others were CP9, the person in charge on the warship wouldn't be him.
"Not good."
Kalifa felt a tightness in her heart upon seeing this.
Before, she had once suspected that Donquixote Rosinante was really unaware and uncertain of their identities, but now seeing the other party's reaction, it was obvious that he knew that Who's Who, Jabra, and Bruno were CP9.
However.
Clang
Before Kalifa could think carefully or take any action, a Kusanagi Sword protruded from behind her neck, like a venomous snake darting out of the darkness, resting on her neck.
The blade was close to her neck.
The chilling light that swept through her skin made Kalifa's body tremble slightly uncontrollably.
"You've been exposed, Miss Kalifa."
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