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Chapter 421 Spandam: How can your methods be even more despicable and ruthless than my father's!

The sea train is heading towards Judicial Island.

On this sea train, some people harbor ulterior motives. CP9 agents are having their final discussions, while Spandam uses a Den Den Mushi to request the plan from his father, Spandam.

after all…

Spandam was his biggest backer.

Spandam readily took credit for the plan that Akihara Kagura had devised for him—to use Straw Hat Luffy to attack Enies Lobby, then arrest him and lure the Revolutionary Army to their deaths. He then asked his father for permission to eliminate Akihara Kagura, claiming all the credit for himself.

"That damn lieutenant general..."

Spandam was furious. Even while making a Den Den Mushi call, he was still angrily complaining about Kagura Akihara's behavior: "I led the arrest of Nico Robin, I captured Franky, and I was going to pry the blueprints for Pluton out of him, but that bastard Vice Admiral Kagura Akihara wanted to steal all the credit!"

"snort…"

Spandam, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, knew his son's temperament well and said coldly, "Arrest that lieutenant general first, and clean up his tracks. I'll go and report your plan to the Five Elders in person. If this plan succeeds, it will be a monumental achievement..."

This credit is a bit too much!

Once the Revolutionary Army is eliminated, he and his son can seize more power, at least enough to control all departments from the strongest CP0 to CP9!

"I'll take some men there right away!"

Upon hearing his father's promise, Spandam immediately felt reassured.

Spandam brandished his sword and charged to CP9, shouting to his men, "I've received orders to arrest Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura! That guy not only pocketed the credit for arresting Nico Robin, but he also tried to steal the credit for finding the Pluton blueprints! We worked so hard to find the blueprints; the World Government's higher-ups have already given me authorization!"

"..."

Rob Lucci and the others couldn't say anything about it.

after all…

They also harbored resentment towards Akihara Kagura.

CP9 has been infiltrating the life of Water Seven's mayor, Espagnol, for many years with the goal of finding the Pluton blueprints. They finally discovered that Espagnol and Franky have some kind of relationship, and that Franky might have the Pluton blueprints on him.

Nicole Robin was captured by them.

Frankie was also captured by them.

result…

A naval vice admiral has arrived…

Do you think you can just steal their credit without any real words?

"Arrest him first."

"We're not doing this for credit."

Rob Lucci stepped forward and spoke up: "It's not about eliminating a greedy but incompetent Vice Admiral. Such Vice Admirals are a cancer on the World Government, and cleaning up these cancers is CP9's duty..."

"..."

Spandam looked at Rob Lucci in surprise, not expecting that Rob Lucci, who was so loyal to the World Government, could say such high-level things.

"When will the operation begin?"

Rob Lucci also looked at Spandam.

"It's best...as soon as possible."

Spandam sat down in a chair and took two things out of his pocket: a pair of seastone handcuffs and a seastone bullet.

These…

Both can counter Devil Fruit users.

"Should we be more cautious...?"

Bruno, being an honest man, didn't mince words when advising everyone: "The other party is a Logia-type Devil Fruit user; what if he resists..."

"This is an order from the World Government!"

Spandam shouted, cursing the cowardly Bruno: "How dare that guy go against the World Government! If he dares to disobey the World Government's orders, it's a betrayal of the World Government, so we don't care if we kill him!"

After Spandam finished speaking, he shouted again, "You all can see that Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura is no good. How can the World Government be saved by having such a toxic insect in the Navy as a high-ranking officer..."

"..."

Rob Lucci didn't want to pay attention to Spandam's righteous indignation.

This officer…

It's not a good thing either...

It's definitely to steal credit from Akihara Kagura...

Of course, compared to others, Rob Lucci had a worse impression of Akihara Kagura; that guy was even willing to delay the operation in order to steal credit…

"Prepare for action immediately!"

"I am the highest-ranking officer in CP9!"

"Everything must be done according to my orders!"

Spandam clenched his fist and pounded his chest, declaring loudly, "Everything we're doing now is for the World Government!"

Anyway…

Spandam received his father's promise.

As for whether the rest of the World Government will thoroughly investigate this matter, his father, Spandam, is certainly capable of handling everything!

Moreover, even if something unexpected happens, as long as he can hand over the blueprints for Pluton and the plan to eliminate the Revolutionary Army, everything will be fine. Spandam is not a capable person, but he is definitely clear about the internal situation of the World Government!

"Then let's get started."

Rob Lucci had no choice but to obey orders. He also wanted to purge the World Government of its internal scourges, so he walked towards the carriage where Akihara Kagura was and said in a deep voice, "We're on the high seas now. The other party is a Devil Fruit user, so there might not be any trouble..."

Seeing that Spandam and Rob Lucci had both made up their minds, the group of CP9 agents could only follow behind them.

As they left, a figure lying on the roof of the carriage nodded thoughtfully; it was Sanji, who had infiltrated the sea train.

This is an opportunity.

Sanji never expected that CP9 and the Navy would have internal strife.

Sanji had no idea how to deal with the captured comrade that Akihara Kagura had rescued, as he still had some psychological trauma from that guy. Now, he finally found a suitable opportunity and slowly sneaked into the carriage through the window.

Inside the main carriage of the sea train.

A group of prisoners sat in their places, none of them daring to utter a sound.

Everyone was on edge, their fates hanging in the balance. Even the most astute Nico Robin, her forehead beaded with cold sweat, was still absorbed in her conversation with Aokiji…

Kagura Akihara looked down at the sea view on both sides, holding a Den Den Mushi in his hand, and reported to Sengoku without any hesitation that Spandam and CP9 were plotting against him.

"Don't worry about those guys..."

Sengoku never cared about intelligence agencies like CP9. He knew very well that no matter how intense the political struggles within the World Government were, in the end, strength was still king.

"This is also an opportunity for us..."

"Spandam definitely wants to execute the Enies Lobby operation plan to use Straw Hat Luffy to eliminate the Revolutionary Army. This operation might cause trouble if it falls into his hands..."

Kagura Akihara knew Sengoku very well, and he knew that Sengoku had a very strong sense of the big picture: "Since Spandam wants to attack me, why don't I take this opportunity to get rid of him, pin the blame for stealing credit on him, and then take over that Enies Lobby operation plan and hand it over to the Navy to prevent the situation at sea from getting completely out of control..."

That makes sense.

Sengoku immediately felt this made sense, but asked one question: "Can you take care of those agents? I heard they've been practicing the Six Powers of the Navy..."

Splash...

The carriage door was suddenly pushed open.

Spandam brandished his sword, grinning and shouting, "Hey, Akihara Kagura, I've received orders from the World Government, and I'm here on orders from the higher-ups, to arrest you, this cancer within the Navy!"

A group of CP9 agents emerged from behind him, their mere presence exuding menacing aura, coupled with their obvious numerical superiority…

"Wait a mininute."

Akihara Kagura remained completely calm in the face of this situation, even taking the time to pick up her Den Den Mushi: "I'm still on the phone with Fleet Admiral Sengoku..."

"!!!"

Spandam's eyelids twitched.

no…

Why is this guy not playing by the rules?!

Why is this guy talking to the Fleet Admiral on a Den Den Mushi at this time?

Spandam was completely at a loss for what to do. He suddenly felt a little flustered and didn't know what to do for a moment!

"Marshal of the Warring States Period"

Kagura Akihara, holding her Den Den Mushi, slowly spoke: "Please report to the higher-ups that Spandam and CP9 have colluded with the Revolutionary Army, attempting to stop everything before the Enies Lobby operation begins. It seems they believe the World Government can't hold out any longer..."

"Clean them up."

Sengoku's voice came through the Den Den Mushi. At this critical juncture when the Navy and the CP were in conflict, he had no choice but to immediately agree to Akihara Kagura's request to take control of Spandam's Enies Lobby operation plan: "I will report this to the higher-ups immediately. You will be in charge of the Enies Lobby operation plan, and absolutely no one will be allowed to obstruct its implementation!"

"Don't talk nonsense!"

Spandam was so frightened that he rushed over!

Even his father, Spandam, could not possibly stand up to a high-ranking and powerful naval admiral like Sengoku. He never expected the navy to be so despicable, trying to pin a charge of colluding with the revolutionary army on him!

I just wanted to frame him for stealing credit!

Even when her father instructed her to silence him, she only wanted to shift the blame onto the Straw Hat Pirates. Why was this guy named Akihara Kagura so vicious in his political maneuvering, immediately accusing her of colluding with the Revolutionary Army?

Their entire family was utterly loyal to the Celestial Dragons…

How could they possibly collude with any revolutionary army!

"I would never collude with the revolutionary army!"

Spandam stood by, angrily brandishing his sword, loudly proclaiming his innocence: "I'm just furious that you stole our credit!"

"Marshal of the Warring States Period!"

Spandam stared at the Den Den Mushi and complained to Fleet Admiral Sengoku, "That guy named Akihara Kagura did absolutely nothing on Enies Lobby! Whether it was arresting Nico Robin or anything else, it was all done by me and the CP9 team, but all the credit is being stolen by that bastard Akihara Kagura! Don't listen to his nonsense!"

"Marshal of the Warring States Period!"

Spandam roared into the Den Den Mushi, his conviction in the Navy's justice unwavering: "Kagura Akihara, who uses any means necessary to steal credit from his colleagues and even falsely accuses them of colluding with the Revolutionary Army, is a taint of justice and must be expelled from the Navy, right? We've just received orders from the World Government's higher-ups!"

Although Spandam had already discussed it with his father, things might change once Sengoku spoke to him!

It's better to just say it directly...

Anyway…

Even if the truth is revealed, I will still be in the right!

Why did this Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura insist on stealing the credit? Surely a naval admiral like Sengoku couldn't tolerate his subordinates stealing the credit?

Because the position of the Fleet Admiral is too high, he is an important high-ranking official of the World Government, and even one of the most important ones. The previous Fleet Admiral, Kong, was directly promoted to the Commander-in-Chief of the World Government's armed forces after stepping down, and his position was second only to the Five Elders!

The Sengoku period was renowned for its wise generals, and the Fleet Admiral, bearing the name of justice, would certainly not tolerate someone like Akihara Kagura tarnishing the navy's reputation...

"Mr. Spandam, aren't you trying to steal the credit?"

Kagura Akihara glanced at Spandam, then smiled and started arguing with him: "Wasn't the arrest of Nico Robin and Franky only kept in check because I was here? Didn't I help you refine the Enies Lobby operation plan?"

"In essence, the operation plan to use Enies Lobby to eliminate the Revolutionary Army should have been led by me. I originally intended to have you participate in the mission out of goodwill, but you wanted to steal the credit and did not hesitate to attack your colleagues and even tried to smear my reputation..."

"ha?"

Spandam stared at Akihara Kagura in disbelief.

You bastard...

How can you have two faces?!

Back in Enies Lobby, quite a few people heard you trying to steal the credit, including Otonashi Owl, Jabra and his group, and Rob Lucci and his crew—they can all testify to that!

That bastard…

How dare you lie so blatantly here!

"..."

Spandam glared furiously at Akihara Kagura's composed expression, then glanced at the Den Den Mushi still on the phone beside him, suppressing his rage: "I have witnesses! If this case goes all the way to the Five Elders, you're the one who should be eliminated!"

It's such a pity...

This lawsuit won't reach the Five Elders for the time being.

"Arrest Spandam."

Sengoku completely ignored Spandam's explanation. The admiral already knew that Akihara Kagura was stealing credit, and he even agreed with Akihara Kagura's approach.

Sengoku, not wanting the Enies Lobby operation to spiral out of control, and following his tacit agreement with Akihara Kagura, pinned the blame for stealing credit on Spandam: "I will immediately report this to Satan Saint for framing a highly decorated vice admiral in order to steal credit..."

"No! It's outrageous! It's outrageous!"

Spandam was furious. He angrily grabbed his Den Den Mushi and shouted, "You've rebelled! I'm calling my father! I'm reporting this to the Five Elders!"

It's sizzling!

A bolt of lightning pierced through the Den Den Mushi in Spandam's hand.

"Wouldn't it be better to kill him?"

Kagura Akihara ignored Spandam, who was pale with fright, and the somewhat agitated CP9 agents beside her: "And those agents are his accomplices. Should I deal with them as well to prevent any future problems..."

"Um?"

Sengoku frowned. He knew that Akihara Kagura's actions were to silence witnesses and maintain secrecy, but he still had to explain, "Spandam's father is Spandam, and the CP department is a direct intelligence agency of the World Government. Killing them would be difficult to explain. Sending them directly to Impel Down, I will explain everything to Satan Saint, although it may cause some trouble..."

"Since there's trouble..."

"Then why don't we just accuse Spandam of colluding with the revolutionary army?"

Akihara Kagura smiled and continued with great interest, "The Konoha Pirates are rampaging across the seas, the Celestial Dragons and the World Government are already on their last legs, and with the Navy killing Spandam, Spandam's son, today, it's understandable that high-ranking World Government officials would leak the Enies Lobby operation plan to the Revolutionary Army in order to avenge their son and find a new backer..."

"Spandahn probably wouldn't do that..."

Sengoku realized Akihara Kagura's murderous intent while on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, because Akihara Kagura was already openly plotting with him.

"It's okay."

"If he really doesn't want to avenge his son, then we'll help him do so."

Kagura Akihara, holding her Den Den Mushi, slowly uttered a sentence that sent chills down the spines of Spandam and the group of CP9 agents: "When the Enies Lobby operation begins, we'll secretly leak the news, then directly frame Spandam for colluding with the Revolutionary Army and leaking the operation plan, wouldn't that be enough?"

"You! You!"

Spandam seemed startled, staring at Akihara Kagura with a hint of horror: "How dare you guys frame a World Government official!"

This method of doing things…

He was ten thousand times more ruthless than his father, Spandam!

This bastard actually wanted to kill his own son first, and then use his own death to frame his own father!

Finished!

That bastard Lieutenant General Akihara Kagura is a schemer!

In his nervousness, Spandam shouted angrily, hoping to bolster his courage: "My father and I are utterly loyal to the Celestial Dragons. Satan and the others certainly know our loyalty. Don't think that you bunch of bastards in the Navy can control everything within the World Government..."

You said something wrong.

Akihara Kagura looked at Spandam with a warm smile on her lips: "It's precisely because you are so loyal to the Celestial Dragons that we want to eliminate you..."

"Please don't worry."

Kagura Akihara pressed her finger against Spandam's forehead, making a shooting gesture, and said with a grin, "If we kill you loyal lackeys of the Celestial Dragons, the Navy will naturally be able to control everything within the World Government..."

"Lieutenant General Akihara Kagura".

"Then proceed with your plan and eliminate this cancerous growth from the World Government."

After Sengoku finished speaking, he could only hang up the Den Den Mushi in his hand and acknowledge Akihara Kagura's plan.

after all…

How can you say something like this out loud at a time like this?

Now that bastard Spandam knows about these things, there's no other way but to kill him. As the Fleet Admiral, I also need to plan the next step: framing Spandam for colluding with the Revolutionary Army...

Spandam: The current CP9 commander and son of Spandam.

Spandam: The CP9 chief twenty years ago who orchestrated the Buster Call incident on Ohara.

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(End of this chapter)