XX-level Hokage

"However, I can introduce you to another person, who is also a very prestigious scholar. In some ways, she has a much stronger influence on scholars than I do."

After all, shipbuilding was not initially a field of study for scholars; it was only incorporated into it due to the needs of the Age of Exploration.

Her name is Lorena, a biologist, and she currently lives on Dodo Island in the Western Sea. She should be interested in what you're looking for; I can help you contact her.

"Let her in." Tom hesitated for a moment before saying.

"That's troublesome," Mashiro said softly. Then she said goodbye and left.

Approaching Kalifa and Peacock, Mashiro gently reached out and released them from the gravitational pull. Kalifa looked on with suspicion; as a member of CP9, she was very curious about their conversation.

Peacock, however, looked displeased and said, "If you didn't want me to know, just say so. Why all this sudden change of heart?" Seeing Peacock's puffed-up cheeks, Shiro smiled and reached out to pinch her cheek, then patted her head. Under Shiro's touch, Peacock "humphed," her expression softening.

Seeing the interaction between the two, Kalifa seemed to realize something, her face filled with confusion and disbelief. "You can leave now," Mashiro said, turning to Kalifa.

Upon hearing this, Kalifa was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly used Moonwalk to disappear from the spot.

"Aren't you afraid she'll report something to the World Government if you just let her go like this?" Peacock asked, watching Kalifa's disappearing figure.

"The World Government can ignore even Krakor's usurpation, let alone me, who did nothing. Although I captured a CP9 member, I returned her unharmed, didn't I?" Mashiro shrugged and said with a smile.

"That's true." After thinking for a moment, the peacock nodded.

Meanwhile, with the help of Moonwalk, Kalifa quickly arrived in the city.

Using her Observation Haki, Kalifa quickly located Lucci, Kaku, and Bruno, who were looking for her. "Kalifa, what have you been doing? Why are you only arriving now?" Kaku asked.

Kalifa took a breath and began to recount her experience. "...That's it."

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea, Blades, they've all arrived at Water 7?" Kaku said with an extremely serious expression. "Anyway, it's best if we don't provoke them," Bruno whispered.

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea? Next time I meet them, I'll definitely test the difference between us," Lucci said coldly. He returned to the warship.

The peacock began to complain softly, "In the end, it was all for nothing. I was hoping to have some fun in the City of Seven Waters, but I have to leave after only a few hours. Honestly."

“Nothing is ever smooth sailing, that’s normal. Fortunately, this time it wasn’t a complete loss; at least I’ve found a breakthrough,” Mashiro said with a smile.

Biologist, Lorena Carrera

Since Tom said he would contact her, Mashiro decided to go back and wait a few more years. If that still didn't work, she would have to resort to her backup plan.

Then, the sound of a Den Den Mushi (transparent media unit) came through. "Gurgle gurgle gurgle..."

Mashiro took a fist-sized Den Den Mushi out of her pocket.

"Hey, Robin, what's wrong?" "Oh, I see."

"Okay, I'm on my way back now." "Mhm."

Looking at the Den Den Mushi that had fallen silent in her hand, Mashiro couldn't help but marvel at it, thinking how amazing it was.

This creature is likely unique to this world. It can be used for communication, resembles a snail, and has a walkie-talkie or buttons on the top of its shell. It sleeps when not in use.

It will wake up when the call is connected and make a "poo poo poo" sound.

During a call, the Den Den Mushi's mouth moves just like the speaker's mouth. It can also understand human speech and convert human voices into Den Den Mushi voices for long-distance transmission.

It was incredibly convenient and quick; Mashiro was even thinking of bringing several of these things back to her original world. "What's wrong?" Peacock asked softly.

"It's nothing serious, a guest has arrived in Ohara," Mashiro said with a light laugh.

"??? A guest? You actually have guests?" Peacock said in surprise.

“One of the five legendary emperors of the underworld, known as Stussy, the mistress of Pleasure Street,” Makoto said calmly. “Her? I know her,” Peacock said softly.

"You know her? She's not also a member of CP9, is she?" Mashiro joked.

She's definitely not a member of CP9; she's a CPO agent. "Peacock said."

Chapter 43: Stuart and Ba Jin

"CP9, CPO, the World Government really knows how to create some strange organizations," Mashiro said with a light laugh.

However, she also fully understood this behavior, after all, Konoha's Black Gloves were divided into the Anbu and "Root." Although the names are somewhat similar, CP9 and CP0 are completely different organizations.

CP9 is a secret intelligence agency directly under the World Government. It has its own leaders and carries out operational command. Apart from the well-known government intelligence units such as CP1 to CP8, it is a secret intelligence agency directly under the World Government.

The CPO is the highest-level secret intelligence agency directly under the World Government, the superior of CP1-CP8, and also an official directly under the World Nobles.

"For the World Government, the CP0 is far more important than CP9," Peacock continued. As she finished speaking, she noticed Mashiro smiling at her.

"Is it really alright to tell me about this?" Mashiro asked softly, stroking the peacock's hair.

"No, it's nothing. Anyway, you're a Shichibukai, you'll find out about these things eventually," Peacock said in a low voice.

Mashiro didn't refute. She might know information about CP9 and CPO, but Kalifa was a member of CP9, infiltrating Water Seven, and Stussy was a member of CPO, infiltrating the underground forces. She didn't think she could know that so easily.

Mashiro was right. Information about the identities of CP9 and CPO is generally unknown to vice admirals. Peacock knew these things only because of Vice Admiral Tsuru.

At this time, in Ohara.

Stussy was wandering around, with Robin accompanying him.

The two arrived at the Tree of Omniscience, and Stussy's eyes inexplicably became somewhat sentimental. "The Tree of Omniscience, what a familiar sight," Stussy murmured to himself.

"Have you been to Ohara before?" Robin asked curiously after hearing Stussy's words. The girl in front of her looked even younger than herself.

Stussy laughed, not directly answering Robin's question, but instead looking intently at Robin's face. After a moment, he said, "You look exactly like Olvia, almost like they were made from the same mold."

"You still know my mother?!" Robin looked at Stussy with an even stranger expression.

“We met a few times, before you were even here,” Stussy said with a light laugh, stepping into the Tree of Omniscience. Robin, still puzzled, hesitated for a moment before following him inside.

“I remember it used to be completely full, containing almost every book in academia,” Stussy said softly, as if reminiscing. “Although I’ve had the dust cleaned from the Tree of Omniscience, I don’t know when it will be possible to restore the books inside.” Robin’s tone…

There was also a hint of melancholy.

“As long as there’s life, anything is possible,” Stussy murmured, lost in thought.

The next day, early in the morning.

The ship carrying Mashiro and Peacock sailed into the port of Ohara.

“Hmph, back to Ohara again,” Peacock said with a complicated tone. “Don’t worry, the time is up,” Mashiro suddenly said. “Huh?” Peacock paused for a moment.

"Thirty days have passed, and our 'master-servant game' has come to an end." Mashiro said with a light laugh. "It's... over?" Peacock's expression faltered for a moment.

"What's wrong? Are you unhappy, Major General Peacock?" Zhenbai whispered in Peacock's ear.

"Of course I'm happy! Finally, I don't have to suffer under your damned ways anymore," the peacock said with a smile.

"That's good." Mashiro gave the peacock a deep look and said softly.

Then Mashiro turned to Ohara and said, "Since it's a CPO, you should stay on the warship and avoid suspicion. I'll go check it out." After saying that, Mashiro flew towards Ohara.

Peacock stared blankly at the departing figure of Zhenbai.

"It's strange, I'm free, but I don't seem as happy as I imagined."

On the rooftop of an office building in the O'Hara Center, Stuart is leisurely sunbathing.

Her recent conversation with Morgans couldn't help but come to mind.

At that time, when Mashiro had just decided to rebuild Ohara, Mashiro contacted Morgans, who promised to find help for Mashiro.

Stussy was at the time, quietly listening to and watching the conversation between the two.

"Stusi, what do you think?" Morgans asked after hanging up the phone.

“Rebuilding O’Hara? That’s a massive undertaking. I think Kibsen and Umit will be very happy to have such a large project,” Stusey said with a light laugh.

"You don't seem worried that the World Government and the Navy will stop you?" Morgans said in surprise.

Worried? What's there to worry about? Both the Navy and the World Government paid a heavy price for destroying Ohara, even if it was by borrowing...

While there are suitable reasons for leaving behind the Tree of Omniscience, this claim can only fool ordinary scholars. For those old guys standing at the pinnacle of knowledge, they are more inclined to believe what they have seen with their own eyes.

Therefore, I really can't think of any reason why the World Government and the Navy could refuse this new Shichibukai's request to rebuild Ohara, unless they are unreasonable again.

"Based on what you told me before, Vice Admiral Tsuru's high regard for this new Shichibukai, the Navy will naturally not be unreasonable." Stussy closed the newspaper in his hand and said slowly.

Haha, as expected of the Queen of Happy Street, and as expected of a CPO, she's incredibly clever.

"So, what's your decision? Do you want to go and meet this new Shichibukai in person?" Morgans asked with a smile. "What, she's big news for you, and you don't want to meet her in person?" Stussy retorted softly.

“It’s not time yet. As a qualified journalist, I prefer to stay in the shadows,” Morgans said earnestly.

“That works too. I happen to be going to the West Sea soon anyway. If it’s on my way, I can talk to her about the collaboration in person,” Stusi said with a smile after thinking for a moment.

Just as Stussy was lost in her memories, a shadow fell over her.

"It's very ungentlemanly to interrupt a lady's thoughts. Oh, and you're a beautiful lady too, so never mind." Stusi said with a smile, snapping out of his reverie.

"I never expected the famous 'Queen of the Pleasure District' to come in person. It really terrifies me," Mashiro said calmly.

"So what if she's the Queen of the Underground City? You're the new Shichibukai. I should be the one panicking," Stussy said with a sweet smile.

Name: Stussy (Miss Barkin) Gender: Female

age:???

Affiliation: Pirates

Three types of Haki: Armament Haki, Observation Haki

Height: 175cm; Luck Value: 75; Approval Rating: 01

It's quite surprising. On the surface, he's one of the five kings of the underworld, but in reality, he's a member of the CPO, a secret intelligence agency directly under the Celestial Dragons. However, the system shows that his faction is indeed that of a pirate.

"I wonder what brings you here in person?" Mashiro asked with a smile, glancing at Stussy.

“Then let’s get down to business. Besides paying a visit, my main purpose in coming here is business,” Stuart said with a light laugh. “You mean business?” Mashiro asked softly.

“Well, Morgans found the three of us for you. Now that Kibsen and Umit have both done their part, it’s time for me to step in.”

"Entertainment facilities, clothing, and restaurants—I can create the perfect dining atmosphere for this island." Stusi said with a smile. "So, what's the price?" Mashiro asked softly.

"Let's split the travel expenses 50/50, including the cost of the journey," Stussy said with a smile.

"A 50/50 split is a bit too high, but considering you're such a beautiful and elegant lady, let's settle on this deal," Mashiro said softly. Mashiro looked at Stussy in front of her.

She wore a white shirt, a red tie, fishnet stockings, and high heels. Her fingers were painted with bright nail polish. She had short, curly blonde hair, blue eyes, and wore lipstick. She was elegant and beautiful.

"How gentlemanly! I shall accept your offer then." Stusi said with a smile.

The two chatted about business all morning, and then Stucky had to leave. Mashiro saw Stucky off at the port.

“It was a very pleasant meeting, and I look forward to seeing you again,” Stusi said with a smile.