On the beach outside the town, seven figures were standing or squatting around two safes, seemingly waiting for someone. They were dressed in neat black suits, white shirts, black ties, and shiny leather shoes. If they were not wearing mysterious white masks, one would think that these guys were either gangsters or insurance salesmen.

After waiting for an unknown amount of time, one of them could no longer hold back and shouted, "Why hasn't the boat arrived yet? We're already late."

The man who seemed to be the boss said, "Don't worry. Nothing is surprising in the sea. It's just a little late. It's no big deal. Just wait quietly."

"Don't make it sound so easy. The 'cargo' we're escorting back to Marijoa this time is not easy. It concerns the latest technology of the genius scientist Vegapunk. If it's not delivered to the headquarters on time, we'll be in big trouble. The Five Elders won't let us go." The voice of objection had a weak tone, probably because they didn't dare to provoke the boss.

"I didn't expect that in a small border town in the West Sea, there would be a scientist worthy of the Five Elders' attention. Unfortunately, he is an ungrateful guy. He would rather die than leave with us, otherwise he would not have left with only the information. I really don't understand why the old man is so stubborn. He has the support of the World Government and a lot of funding to invest in any research he wants to do, but he just refuses to leave!" The others also spoke up, complaining that scientists were all weirdos with bad tempers.

"We should be thankful that his research is nearing completion, otherwise we will have to lurk around him for a long time." The figure with a long sword on his back leaned against a huge rock by the sea and couldn't help but say.

"Although the old man is a little stubborn, he is really smart. Vegapunk is known as a super scientist who is 500 years ahead of human intelligence. If he is interested in the old man's research, he can die with peace of mind."

A CP9 member heard Duke's sigh and snorted, "Poor you, tonight is the day you die."

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"Who's there?"

It turns out that this group of people is CP9! Duke, who was hiding far away, was shocked when he heard this and thought to himself that he had come to the right place.

"Who is it?"

What's going on? Are there other members of the CP organization on the island? The CP9 leader stepped out, keeping a guarded distance, and asked in a deep voice, "Who are you and why are you eavesdropping on us?"

Vegapunk is a very mysterious figure in the pirate world. Seastone technology, body mechanical transformation, mass production of pacifists, and artificial devil fruits are all his creations. If Hawkeye is the world's number one swordsman, then Vegapunk is undoubtedly the world's number one scientist, and his position is unshakable. No matter which force it is, as long as it obtains his technology, it will become a force that cannot be ignored on the sea.

"He was indeed very happy when he died, especially knowing that Vegapunk admired him. Hehehehehe..."

"Sixth Style: Iron Finger!"

"You guys are talking too much nonsense, just be quiet!" The CP9 boss snorted, stopping everyone from talking.

Duke did not refute what he said. His eyes under the mask scanned the CP9 members and found that these people were not Rob Lucci's group on Judicial Island in the future. He probably had a clue in his mind. With many secrets of the World Government, the members of the CP organization were either promoted or died. They did not exist and could not retire. This group of people did not appear in the plot. Their fate was obvious. They died during a mission, or... because they knew too much, they were executed by the World Government.

When Duke's eyes swept over them, the hairs of all CP9 members stood up, and they all took up fighting postures as if they were facing a great enemy, closing the circle and surrounding Duke in the middle. Judging from the previous fight, Duke's strength far exceeded theirs, and he was a formidable opponent.

"Don't panic. I have no intention of snooping into your mission content. It's just that as a senior, I need to remind you that you need to pay attention to a lot when performing a mission alone." The CP9 boss kindly reminded and explained several key points that rookies must strictly abide by.

The laughing CP9 leader suddenly changed his expression and kicked out with murderous intent. The other members also stretched out their hands. The powerful Storm Kick and the sword energy that soared into the sky drowned Duke, who was still scratching his head and laughing foolishly. The roaring explosion lasted for half a minute until a bottomless pit was blown out on the ground.

"I spoke out of turn, I spoke out of turn! You can't talk too much during a mission, or you'll be punished, hehehe..."

"You idiots, do you really think Vegapunk was attracted by his skills? I don't know how you became CP9? Is it nepotism?"

Seeing Duke's behavior, the CP9 members lowered their guard, which was in line with the style of a CP member. Although they had nothing in common with CP3 and there was no superior-subordinate relationship between the two parties, as both were intelligence departments, CP9 did not want to fall out with CP3.

Swish! CP9 responded with an even more powerful Storm Kick, a vacuum slash that swept over in an instant. Except for the boss and the swordsman who blocked it head-on, the other five ducked to avoid it.

Under the solemn expressions of the CP9 members, Duke walked out of the pit, dusted himself off, and asked in confusion: "What are you doing, seniors... have I revealed any flaws?"

As a secret intelligence agency directly under the World Government, the CP organization is skilled in infiltration, assassination, and intelligence gathering, and is a very dangerous group of people. The tasks they carry out are mostly the dark side of the government that cannot be seen by the public. No matter how loyal they are, the government will not trust them. Because spies can evolve into double agents at any time, no one will trust them.

"Is he dead?" a CP9 member said to himself.

"It's nothing. We all work for the World Government, so it's only natural that we help each other." The leader of CP9 laughed, and then the other CP9 members looked at each other and laughed too.

"Although you are a newcomer, you should also know the rules of our CP organization. When performing a mission, you are not allowed to communicate across the line. If you break this rule, you will be killed at your own risk. Rookie, you are looking for death!" The swordsman sneered and was about to draw his sword.

Duke was distracted for a moment, and his breathing was heard by the CP9 boss. After a low shout, the CP9 members immediately reacted. The sword energy and the feet were crisscrossed, slashing the place where Duke was, into pieces, leaving only scattered dust.

Duke nodded and said, "You are such a reliable senior. Thank you for your reminder. I was worried about messing up when I came out alone to carry out the mission."

"That's really pitiful..." Duke shook his head and sighed.

Duke quickly raised his hand and said loudly, "I'm really sorry. I was so excited when I saw the heroic figures of the seniors. Please give me another chance. I won't do this again next time."

"Still alive... Be careful, the enemy is very strong!" the swordsman said in a deep voice, holding the sword with both hands. The moonlight reflected off the sword, and his sharp eyes could be seen.

"I'm Chris Paul, the newcomer of CP3, codenamed 'Best Actor', and I'm currently serving as a point guard for the Rockets... Ugh, I mean all the seniors of CP9, please give me your guidance!" Duke nodded and bowed, scratching the back of his head with his hand, looking like a newbie seeking protection.

"Don't dream. If it's a natural system, I'm afraid I'll have to hand it over."

"Asshole, do you want to fight?"

"This is... Six-style Storm Legs!?"

The dust was blown away by the strong wind from the storm, and Duke, wearing a white mask, walked out slowly. Seeing his outfit, the CP9 group couldn't help but look at each other and exchange glances.

Duke's tone immediately turned cold when he heard this, and he asked, "What do you mean, senior?"

"What do you mean? Is there something else going on?"

After a short silence, a gust of sea breeze blew, and the murderous atmosphere at the scene reached its peak. The CP9 leader took the lead, and he appeared in front of Duke in an instant, pointing his finger at Duke's vital points. The swordsman appeared at the same time as him, and the sharp long sword appeared behind Duke at some point, aiming at his back. The other members with weaker strength blocked the blind spots where Duke could dodge, from the sky to the ground, blocking all his retreat routes.

"I see. Using devil fruits for experiments is indeed too extravagant, but it's different with second-hand information. The success rate of the experiment will double. After all, ability conversion technology..."

"Go ahead, kill him!"

"The CP organization has never acted alone, even the supreme commander CP0 is the same, because the world government does not trust us policemen in the dark!" The CP9 boss answered Duke's doubts in a self-deprecating tone.

In the distance, Duke, hiding behind a big tree, heard the words Vegapunk, Devil Fruit, and ability transformation, and his eyes sparkled. Although it was not clear what the so-called technical information of CP9 meant, the technology that was related to Vegapunk was of extraordinary value.

"Okay, stop making trouble." The CP9 leader held down the swordsman's hand, pushed the sword back into the scabbard, and said to Duke: "Are you the only one out to carry out the mission?"

"CP3 people?" Upon hearing this, the CP9 members did not let down their guard, but instead dispersed and surrounded Duke. Under normal circumstances, the CP organization would not encounter members of other groups when performing tasks. Even if Duke was a CP standard from dress to physical skills, he could not be trusted. "Hey, hey, hey, what are you doing, seniors?" Paul, played by Duke, was shocked and asked hurriedly.

"Six Styles: Sword Storm!"

Not far away, without anyone noticing, a pair of eyes on the rock were silently watching them.

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