The Straw Hat Gang doesn't rob?
If they don't rob, they'll have to live on air.
At most, they don't rob towns and islands. Their main focus is treasure hunting and robbing from robbers.
But treasures aren't created out of thin air, they all have origins.
Robbing Pirates is the same; a Pirate's loot is plundered.
How is this different from Sage?
Just a few more steps in the process.
Sage doesn't look down on the Straw Hat Gang either; everyone is a free Pirate, and every Pirate crew has its own style.
Annoyed?
If you're annoyed, then settle it with your fists!
As for the poor folks living in the town, this is Enies Lobby; there aren't many civilians, mostly some families, and Sage has already informed them that the Sea Train is parked outside. Whether to leave or not is their choice.
"Go! Let's hurry! Don't let the Buster Call hit here!" Spandam snapped back to reality and started to run towards the base of Enis Tower.
That tower connects to the bridge at the Gate of Justice, mainly used for escorting criminals there, where the Navy receives them. Now they can go ahead to avoid being mistakenly harmed by the Navy.
"There's no way to leave now; the Buster Call is coming, and Sage will block it. That's his purpose, so he can't let us respond."
Lucci calmly said, "And the Straw Hat Gang has broken in, their target should be Nico Robin. It's best to deal with them here, then wait for Sage to be caught; that's the best way..."
He said this without hesitation because he knew Sage wouldn't mind.
"Captain, the Straw Hat Gang matter, you want to get involved?"
Jabra somehow found a bottle of wine and handed it to the desk.
"I only focus on my plan."
Sage opened the bottle, drank a few sips directly, and said, "Though there's a bloodline connection, they're not my subordinates. Whether the Straw Hat Gang can be saved, that's your concern..."
He just needs to wait for the Buster Call to arrive, that's all.
The office fell into a bizarre atmosphere at this moment.
The CP9 were fairly calm; for the Buster Call, they didn't have strong feelings—at worst, they could use Moon Step to board the ship.
Spandam, on the other hand, was anxiously pacing back and forth, wanting to leave but realizing he couldn't, increasingly agitated.
But despite his agitation, he dared not act recklessly. Under normal circumstances, he would have vented his frustration on the criminals here long ago.
But Nico Robin is untouchable; this guy and Sage have a bloodline connection, and Spandam isn't foolish enough to act against them. That annoying White Hair guy, who even CP9 couldn't stop, dared to press the Buster Call; he lacks reverence for the World Government, and Spandam wouldn't dare provoke him.
As for Franky...
His mouth could bite if provoked.
After waiting for half an hour, Sage finished the last sip of wine and placed the empty bottle on the table, seeming to sense something, he turned his gaze.
From the direction of the window, he could see that the Gate of Justice had opened a gap, and ten massive military ships emerged, quickly approaching the direction of Enies Lobby.
"Here they come!"
Sage smirked, his body moved, and with the sound of breaking glass, he burst through the window, swirling smoke and air waves around him, instantly reaching the gigantic bridge ahead.
Go through tunnels?
He's not some old Beijinger, why walk through tunnels!
That's too slow!
It's better to fly directly.
"I've been waiting for you for a long time!"
Sage landed on the bridge, gazing at the military ships much larger than the bridge, a fierce gleam in his eyes, black and red streams of air exploded from his body, shooting straight towards the approaching military ships.
Greet them first!