I'm in One Piece, and I'm Luffy's childhood friend.

Franky's words were choked back; that was indeed the case.

"So everyone, let's do our best!!"

"Ooh ho!!!"

Everyone was full of fighting spirit.

Zoro started Luffy, who shot off like an arrow and instantly took the lead.

Everyone followed closely behind to find the CP9 members hiding in the tower.

Aside from Granny Kokoro and the others who didn't leave, Forest Mask Hakuyun also stayed.

"Hmm, aren't you leaving?"

"Grandma Kokoro asked."

Forest Mask Bai Yun watched everyone's departing figures and replied.

"We can handle those five, the others are fine. I trust them."

"I'm going to put on a good show for fun."

"Everyone is risking their lives to save Robin, how could I just watch her walk into the Gate of Justice?"

After answering, Forest Mask Hakuyun went straight out through the hole created by the Rocket Man.

Chapter 494 We're in the same boat!

"Hahaha, Nico Robin, no one's coming to save you! Besides, they don't even know how to get to the Gates of Justice!!"

To reach the Gates of Justice, one must first travel through a special underwater passage to the Bridge of Hesitation. Spandam and his companions are currently inside the passage.

"Yes, yes, you're absolutely dead, Miss Robin."

Bai Yun said he was very immersed in the role.

Robin was speechless, it seemed that Bai Yun was always fearless.

Actually, it's just that the enemy wasn't qualified.

If it were the Navy Headquarters, Bai Yun wouldn't have the same attitude; he would have slipped away as quickly as possible.

........

The game of finding the key began, and to improve efficiency, everyone split up to search.

Franky planned to go to the kitchen to replenish his energy with some cola, and then he encountered an owl at the door.

Usopp went to Jabra's room.

Nami encountered the incredibly noisy Kuchiri in the corridor of the first-floor reception area.

Zoro didn't get lost this time and just happened to find Kaku, who was also a swordsman.

Sanji arrived at Kalifa's boudoir, and if nothing unexpected happened, something bad was about to happen to him.

This is how everyone first encountered CP9, but it doesn't mean that their final opponent will be this person.

As for Chopper, the search is still ongoing.

Luffy, after running to the top floor, found it deserted, so he came down and ran to the ground behind the Tower of Justice, gazing at the massive Gate of Justice.

"The gates of justice are visible, but there's no path! How are we supposed to get there?!"

There is no path leading to the Gates of Justice on the ground behind the Tower of Justice. It says that a special passage is required to reach the Gates of Justice.

Luffy, unaware of the danger, desperately tried to cross in his small boat.

But "the wind and waves were too strong," and it was overturned in an instant.

........

You seem to be in a good mood.

Inside the underwater walkway, Spandam walked at the front, Bai Yun "escorted" Robin in the middle, and Lucci naturally came in last.

These were the words Lu Qi said to Bai Yun.

He asked a redundant question, and whether Bai Yun was the strongest in terms of strength was still "ironic".

His mentor, Beckman, knew just how "likable" Bai Yun's mouth was.

"Yes, I was thinking about what your superior said about life in the future."

"Besides, you seem quite happy, don't you?"

"My hands, which have endured five years of loneliness, are itching for a good showdown? Am I right?"

"Otherwise, why didn't you say that there were children and small animals following behind us?"

"What!!"

"What do you mean by 'having children and animals'?!"

Before Lucci could answer, Spandam became impatient.

“Just now, as we walked from the outside to the entrance of this passage, a child followed us.”

Bai Yun explained.

"What?! You all knew?! Then why didn't you say anything?!"

"What if that child tells someone?!"

Spandam blamed Bai Yun and Lucci.

Bai Yun stated, "This is not my obligation, Spandam CP9 Commander. You should ask your men why they didn't kill that child."

Bai Yun shifted the blame onto Lucci, but Lucci remained unfazed.

"Because you didn't give the order."

Lucci replied, naturally addressing Spandam.

Spandam could hardly believe his ears. Was he saying, "Are you fucking obedient, or are you out of your mind?!"

"Are you an idiot? Why would you ask something like that?!"

Spandam cursed.

Lucci ignored him. As he said, he worked for the World Government and only sought to make killing legal. Since the World Government wanted Spandam to be his superior, he had no choice but to accept it. Otherwise, if someone else had insulted him, his head would have been chopped off by now. Of course, that's someone weaker than him. To give a close example, Lucci couldn't possibly help Bai Yun lose his head, but the reverse was possible.

Ignoring Spandam, Lucci looked at Bai Yun again. "Yes, as you said, I am indeed very thirsty, and I feel that you can satisfy me."

"Don't say anything that can't be reviewed."

"Why do you say that? We're in the same boat, Mr. Lucci."

Bai Yun smiled back; he didn't want to steal Luffy's experience points.

"Humph."

Lucci snorted coldly. He knew that Bai Yun's strength was definitely not weak, as evidenced by the fact that he, as a Devil Fruit user wearing Seastone, still managed to block a kick from Kaku and Bruno.

As a bloodthirsty legal assassin, Lucci had been a ship crewman for five years, relying entirely on the job's pay to survive. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to endure it. Now that he's back, he just wants to have a good fight. That's why Lucci showed that warlike smile when Luffy and his crew burned the World Government's flag and declared war on them.

But even now, in his heart, he still looks down on Luffy.

I think it would be very interesting to fight Bai Yun, but unfortunately, they belong to "the same side".

Bai Yun smiled on the surface, but he knew in his heart that Lucci looked down on Luffy. It was okay, he would know what a miracle overnight was like later.

........

The scene then returns to Zoro and Kaku's meeting.

Zoro stated that he is much stronger than he was when he was with Carrera.

Kaku, no matter how strong he is, how much stronger can he become in one night? He remained confident, after all, he was the second strongest in CP9.

"Really? You're really going all out, like a monster."

"Perfect timing. I'm also a swordsman in CP9. Don't underestimate me. Just like you said, your true strength isn't what you found in Carrera, nor is it what I, an old man, possess."

Zoro saw Kaku take out two swords and asked, "Are you a dual-wielder?"

Kaku did not answer, but instead lifted both feet and stood up again, performing a difficult move.

"Lanjiao."

The Tempest Kick sent Zoro flying, but he narrowed his eyes, drew his twin swords to block the attack, and deflected it to the left and right.

You obtained two damaged cabinets.

At this moment, Kaku replied with a smile, "Sorry, it's the Four-Sword Style."

Kaku can wield swords with both hands and also use the Tempest Kick, hence he calls himself "Four-Sword Style".

Zoro bit down on Wado Ichimonji and unleashed three strikes.

"No problem, so it means you're covered in weapons!"

After saying that, he flashed and was already in front of Kaku, his right hand striking out first.

Kaku reacted quickly, his body floating in the air as he also drew his sword with his right hand. With a clang, sparks flew as he blocked Zoro's sword.

Seeing this, the two swung their knives together, and the blades clashed, separating them.

Zoro sheathes his sword and assumes a starting stance.

Kaku's body soared into the air once more.

"Seventy-two Winds of Troubles!!"

"Storm Kick - White Lightning!!"

Zoro unleashed a sword strike, a Spiraling Wind Slash.

Kaku then performed a 180-degree backflip in mid-air and unleashed a long, vertical slash that collided with Zoro's spiral slash, resulting in an instant explosion.

Kaku, while in mid-air, used Shave to get behind Zoro and then slashed at him with a spinning back slash using both swords.

Zoro swung his body horizontally, his single sword held vertically to block Kaku's spinning blade. Kaku continued his movements, the blades slicing against each other and sparks flying. Kaku then turned and appeared in front of Zoro.

Kaku smiled; this was the kind of fight that was really fun. He and Roach had been holding back for five years, just like him.

Zoro turned around and strode away, his posture still resembling the Seventy-Two Pounds Wind. Kaku confidently parried with his sword.