Chapter 201: Ways to Avoid Surveillance! (Two-in-One)
The merchant ship slowly approaching Patrilla Island soon attracted the attention of the World Government personnel.
In fact, as early as when Cyrus and his team appeared in the surrounding waters and slowed down, the CP9 of the World Government had already noticed this ship.
After all, the location of this island is too remote, and the trade on the island is not developed. Normally, there are very few ships passing by.
Moreover, for CP9, this is an "extraordinary period", and they are always vigilant of passing ships.
Just as Cyrus and his crew's ship had just docked at the pier, officials from the World Government came to the pier and waited for Cyrus and his crew to disembark.
There were seven or eight people there, all wearing the same black suits and even sunglasses that covered their eyes. If you only saw them briefly on the island, you wouldn't be able to remember what these CP9 members looked like.
On the deck, Cyrus looked at the CP9s waiting below, and his expression changed slightly.
He originally thought that CP9 should be fully focused on investigating Roger's whereabouts on the island and should not have the time to pay attention to the "merchants" who came to the island, but he did not expect that the other party would be so strict in their investigation.
Our group had just landed on the island when the other party brought people to interrogate us.
But at this moment, Cyrus could not leave. If he sailed away directly, he might be marked as an "enemy" by the enemy.
At that time, neither fighting nor running away would be in Cyrus's interest.
"How do we do that?"
"If we were to be questioned, we wouldn't be able to hide our identities."
"Do you want to take action directly?"
"If it were me and Yixiao, we would make sure these people would be silenced immediately!"
Mihawk noticed CP9 at the dock, frowned slightly, and asked Kyrus.
Although Mihawk's personal strength far surpassed Cyrus's, before leaving, Tsugikoku Yoriichi had told them to listen to Cyrus and not act rashly. Yoriichi's reason for this was both out of trust in Cyrus and because, in Yoriichi's opinion, Cyrus was the most rational of the three.
Some might say that Yixiao looks more rational than Cyrus.
But how rational could a guy in his fifties who would summon meteorites from the Celestial Dragons' residence at the slightest disagreement be when he was young?
As for Mihawk.
In the future, when he is in his forties and has become the world's greatest swordsman, he is seen rowing a boat with a sword and is ridiculed. He feels embarrassed and chases the other person all the way from the Grand Line to the East China Sea. How can such a person be rational!
Comparing the temperaments of these two people, Yoriichi Tsugikuni still feels that Cyrus, who will be able to survive for decades in Dressrosa under the control of Doflamingo in the future, has more potential as a leader.
Faced with Mihawk's "tempting" suggestion, Cyrus just looked at him speechlessly.
Yes, it's easy enough to just kill him, but then what? Go to the island and take Roger's wife away?
So, with so many CP9 members dead here, what will the World Government do? Without knowing the murderer, I'm afraid they will just send people to "clean up" the entire Patrilla Island!
Cyrus has long had no good impression of the World Government.
After all, Tsugakuni Yoriichi's past deeds were no secret to some people in the Naval Headquarters.
Cyrus has been in the Naval Academy for so many years, and there are many of his peers and seniors there, so he has heard about what Tsugikuni Yoriichi has done.
"Of course you can't do that."
“Just go to the island normally.”
"There's no need to hide our identities. If we do, and the World Government finds out, we won't be able to explain ourselves."
"If you're questioned, just say it's a military secret and I have nothing to say."
Upon hearing this, Mihawk looked at Cyrus with suspicion. Could such rhetoric actually work? Yixiao didn't react much, just nodded and smiled. He accepted all of Cyrus's arrangements.
Soon, a long wooden ladder was placed on the deck from the merchant ship. Cyrus led Yixiao and Mihawk and walked slowly down the wooden ladder towards the dock.
“!!!!”
The moment they saw these three people, the CP9 members standing on the dock subconsciously felt their skin tighten, their hair stood on end, and they looked at Kyrus, Yixiao and Mihawk who were getting off the boat with serious faces.
The aura of these three people was really too strong. The leader, Cyrus, wore a tight grey short-sleeved shirt. His solid muscles were not covered by the clothes at all, outlining the curves of his muscles on the clothes.
There is no need to look any further. This guy with a strong build, a long sword on his back, and exuding a powerful aura is definitely not an ordinary person.
Behind Cyrus, Mihawk wore a floral cardigan shirt and a golden cross necklace. Although Mihawk's height and build were not as tall and strong as Cyrus, the gorgeous black sword he carried on his back was so powerful that even a glance at the hilt revealed that it was no ordinary weapon.
CP9 still has this vision.
Then he looked at Yixiao who was standing on the other side of Cyrus. Although he was blind, he was tall and strong, and the horrible scar on his face made Yixiao's face look a little hideous.
As he walked with a smile, his cane lightly tapped the ground, and his whole body exuded a strong aura.
“They are not ordinary people”
"How could such a person exist in a place like the South China Sea?"
The leading CP9 official was quite knowledgeable. When he saw Cyrus and the others, he sighed inwardly. Then he took the initiative to walk towards Cyrus and the others, bowed slightly, and introduced himself:
"Hello everyone."
"I'm an investigator for CP9, which reports directly to the World Government. I have a few questions for you."
The investigator simply explained his background without revealing his specific identity. He was polite when speaking to Cyrus and the others, but it was not difficult for Cyrus and the others to hear that the other party's tone was full of vigilance when he said this.
"Hello!"
"My name is Cyrus."
Cyrus stepped forward, extended his hand toward the investigator, and directly stated his name.
"What do you do?" The investigator did not shake the hand that Cyrus extended, but looked up at Cyrus and asked vigilantly.
"navy!"
Cyrus didn't hide anything and answered directly. Upon hearing this, the investigator was obviously stunned, and then he looked at Cyrus suspiciously for a few seconds before reaching out and shaking Cyrus's hand, while continuing to ask:
"As for the Navy, which branch in the South China Sea is it from?"
"What brings you to this island?"
The suspicion in the investigator's eyes had disappeared, and he asked casually.
“We are not the navy of the South China Sea.”
"I've already told you my name, and you've seen my appearance. If you want to know anything else, I'm sorry, but it's a military secret, so I can't tell you."
When Cyrus said this, a faint smile appeared on his face, and then he raised his chin slightly, deliberately putting on an arrogant look.
He was already tall, and the CP9 investigator was only about 180cm tall. When Cyrus looked down at him, the investigator couldn't help but feel that he was being looked down upon.
Moreover, he felt that the other party's words were quite harsh in his ears.
"Hello!"
"Just a navy, what military secrets do you have?!"
"We are CP9, directly under the World Government. Now, this island is under our control. Everything must go through us!"
"I don't care what your purpose is. Now, I tell you, get out of here quickly."
"Don't delay our work!"
"Your name is Cyrus, right? Get out of here now, or I'll arrest you!"
The investigator was originally polite and friendly, but after hearing that Cyrus and his men were actually navy, he suddenly became arrogant.
The way they scolded Cyrus was like a superior scolding a subordinate, completely ignoring Cyrus. The CP9 investigators were not even interested in knowing what position Cyrus held in the Navy, and just started training him.
In his opinion, as long as they were not admirals, he could train them however he wanted.
Even if a lieutenant general stood before him today and angered him, he would still not give him face and would maintain the same tough attitude. The source of this confidence was his status.
CP9, the World Government's direct intelligence agency, is naturally superior to the Navy.
The reason is that CP9 is closer to the Celestial Dragons who are called "Gods".
Seeing the other person's expression, Cyrus was not angry, but smiled and said:
"Hehe, sir, please don't be angry first."
"I didn't mean to target you with what I just said. I was just stating a fact."
As he spoke, Cyrus pretended to look around, then leaned over and whispered in the investigator's ear:
"My superior is Lieutenant General Yoshiichi Tsugikoku of the New World, Dawn Branch."
When the investigator heard the name Tsugikuni Yoriichi, his pupils suddenly shrank.
"Successor." The investigator opened his mouth and couldn't help but whispered. Cyrus was quick to cover the other's mouth and then made a gesture to silence him.
Yoriichi Tsugakuni is a very famous person in the CP9 system, but this reputation is not only because Yoriichi Tsugakuni once had a record of killing the Golden Lion Pirates; nor is it because Yoriichi Tsugakuni captured Roger with his own hands; nor is it because Yoriichi Tsugakuni killed Douglas Barrett, who is known as the Devil's Heir.
The reason why he has such a great reputation in the CP9 system is that Yoshikazu Tsugakuni has massacred CP0 and CP9, and has not been punished by the World Government or the Navy. He even rose to the position of Vice Admiral of the Marine Headquarters.
Many things are a huge secret to ordinary people in the world.
But for those who are powerful, there are no secrets in this world.
Hearing the name of Tsugikoku Yoshiichi, even the arrogant CP9 investigator couldn't help but change color. However, the investigator quickly reacted, coughed lightly, and regained his composure, saying:
"I will investigate and confirm your identities later. Since you have a mission, enter the island first."
"However, there is one thing I need to inform you in advance. No matter what you do on the island, before you leave, we will go to your ship to inspect it before you can leave!"
Hearing this, Cyrus narrowed his eyes, revealing a dangerous expression, as if he was ready to attack at the slightest disagreement. He asked in a cold voice, "Why? Are you doubting us?"
Facing the imposing Cyrus, the investigator remained calm, shook his head, and explained with a smile:
"No, I believe in you. However, precisely because I believe in you, the necessary procedures cannot be omitted."
"I can tell you in advance that when you leave, as long as the boat still has the same people and belongings as when you came, we will let you go."
"Whatever you do on the island has nothing to do with us."
The investigator is also a meticulous person. His mission is to investigate all of Roger's tracks in the South China Sea. The reason why he is on Patrilla Island is because their world government found out that Roger had settled here.
They were looking for everyone and everything related to Roger. Although they hadn't found any clues yet, the arrival of Cyrus and his companions had given the investigator a breakthrough.
The vice admiral who personally captured the Pirate King Roger in Dressrosa personally dispatched his navy to the island where Roger once stayed and lived.
Who would believe that Cyrus and his crew’s mission has nothing to do with Pirate King Roger?
Although we don't know what Cyrus and his men's purpose is, this does not prevent the investigator from giving Cyrus and his men a lot of convenience. If Cyrus and his men really find someone or something, they will seize it from them!
Why should CP9 be polite when facing the navy?
Yes, Vice Admiral Tsugikoku Yoshiichi's influence is immense, but he's not here! Even if he's powerful, will he still be able to cause trouble for CP9 in the Holy Land of Marinjoa?
As for Cyrus and the others, they all looked like elite soldiers, but so what? He was fighting against the elite!
"Is that so? No problem!"
Cyrus responded with a smile, then he and Mihawk walked past the CP9 and headed towards the island.
Watching Cyrus and the others leave, the CP9 investigator's smile vanished, replaced by a grim expression. Cyrus, who was slowly leaving the dock towards the town, also lost his smile. He gritted his teeth and spat softly.
"Cyrus, those people might be watching us."
"What should we do next?"
Mihawk vaguely sensed the other party's intention, and after walking away from him, he whispered to Cyrus.
"snort!"
"How can surveillance be so easy?"
As he spoke, Cyrus turned his head and looked at him with a smile that was inexplicably dark.
After entering the town, Cyrus, Yixiao and others found a place to stay. In the afternoon, Cyrus and his friends simply "strolled" on the streets, and after finding out the locations of several buildings, they returned to the hotel.
This time, after the three entered the room, they never came out again, and their movements were also noticed by CP9's intelligence personnel.
At night, a new group of CP9 was assigned to monitor Cyrus and his men.
At midnight, the gray sky was suddenly illuminated red by a flash of fire.
Sensing something unusual in the sky, CP9, who was monitoring Cyrus and the others, looked up at the sky and saw a meteorite that had actually cut through the night sky and was rapidly falling towards where they were.
“???”
"Meteorite???"
Under CP9's stunned gaze, the meteorite quickly fell. Realizing something was amiss, CP9 quickly dodged. In the same instant he dodged, two dark figures swiftly emerged from the inn he had been monitoring, then vanished around the corner, fading into the darkness.
Cyrus and Mihawk, both wearing black cloaks, moved quickly in the night, and soon they arrived at the town's public service hall.
Kyrus and Mihawk, hidden in the darkness, poked their heads out slightly and looked at the building surrounded by CP9 in the distance, frowning slightly.
CP9 has taken over this place. If we want to investigate Portgas D. Luju's residence, we may need to find another way.
Roger told Jigokuen the exact location of Portgas D. Luju, but...
There is no such thing as house numbers in this world. What Roger said was a bit ambiguous. He just said it was a red-roofed building in the south of the town.
But Cyrus and his friends went there in the afternoon when they were strolling around. The houses there were all red-roofed buildings.
Asking one family at a time? How could that be possible? If they did that, CP9 would have sealed off the area the next day.
Cyrus wanted to check the registered address of Portgas D. Luju in the town, but this place had fallen into the control of CP9.
If Tsugakuni Yoriichi were here, he'd probably lament Roger's unreliability. No wonder, according to the original trajectory, Portgas D. Rouge would have been nearly 20 months pregnant with Ace by the time Garp found her.
Without the ability to make a big splash, it’s not easy to find someone even in this small town!
With no results, Cyrus and Mihawk could only retreat and think of other ways.
(End of this chapter)
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