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"Lucci, what are you doing here?" Iceburg asked, trying to maintain his composure.
Lucci, having shed all pretense, said coldly, "Iceburg, we are special agents of the World Government's subordinate secret organization, CP9!"
"It has been confirmed that you are privately withholding the Pluton blueprints. Hand them over immediately, and perhaps your sentence can be reduced!"
Although they had been officially discharged by the World Government, only insiders knew about it. Lucci saw no reason not to wave the World Government's flag.
So, they've finally come for the Pluton blueprints!
Iceburg felt a strange relief. Franky had already left, so the Pluton blueprints were naturally gone. No matter how capable you CP9 are, you can't conjure them out of thin air!
Iceburg sneered.
"I don't know anything about Pluton blueprints! Our Galley-La Company is a legally operating business. Doesn't your forced entry violate the laws of the World Government?"
With that, Iceburg tried to ring the bell to call the security guards.
However, before Iceburg's hand could touch the button, a large hand clamped down on his head and slammed it hard onto the desk.
THUD!
With a sickening thud, Iceburg's face smashed into the office desk. Blood immediately flowed out like a stream. Iceburg knew his nose was broken!
Kaku released his hand from Iceburg's head, grabbing his collar instead and lifting the large man up forcefully.
"Did you not clearly hear what we just said?" Kaku's face was fierce, like a wild beast about to lose control.
"We are World Government agents! Do you think the law can restrain us?"
"Let me tell you, one of CP9's major privileges is Legalized Murder (Sasshō)! Do you know what legalized murder means? It means if you dare obstruct our work, we have the right to legally slaughter you!"
A bone-chilling killing intent poured out, as if countless cold blades were held against Iceburg's entire body, ready to slice him into pieces at any moment!
Having learned that they were purged by the World Government and had a Class One Kill Order issued against them, Kaku was nearly at his breaking point. Faced with Iceburg's pretense of ignorance, he was genuinely ready to kill!
In that moment, Iceburg felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar. He was just an ordinary man facing CP9 agents who had emerged from hellish training—he was as fragile as a lamb.
However, although his body was trembling uncontrollably, Iceburg gritted his teeth and insisted.
"I told you, I don't have any Pluton blueprints!"
"Still talking tough!" Kaku raised his left hand, his index finger thrusting fiercely toward Iceburg's shoulder.
Shigan (Finger Pistol)!
Puh-chi!
Flesh was torn, and tendons snapped. Iceburg screamed in pain, his body shaking uncontrollably.
"Iceburg, let me warn you. Don't expect anyone to come to your rescue! Before we came in, we already dealt with everyone outside!" Lucci's expression remained unchanged, his tone slightly mocking.
Due to the time constraints, they hadn't acted stealthily as in the original timeline; they had forced their way in. The security guards outside were all knocked unconscious and tied up.
However, facing Lucci's psychological attack and Kaku's torture, Iceburg still maintained his silence.
"No means no! You can kill me, but you won't get them!"
What a hard bone!
Kaku was about to strike again when a gunshot rang out. Lucci had simply pulled the trigger!
Blood rapidly stained Iceburg's abdomen. Iceburg's face was pale, and large beads of sweat poured down like rain.
Lucci walked up, looking down coldly at Iceburg.
"That shot didn't hit a vital spot! But if you don't receive timely medical treatment, you will still die from blood loss!"
"We have plenty of time to play with you. Are you sure you want to continue?"
Iceburg pressed his hand against the wound, but his words remained the same.
"I don't have the Pluton blueprints!"
The scene fell silent. Even Kaku was at a loss. Is his resolve really that strong? He's willing to sacrifice his life!
Lucci stared at Iceburg for a long time, finally speaking softly.
"It seems they really aren't in your hands!" As experienced interrogation experts, CP9 knew that Iceburg's reaction did not suggest a lie.
Kaku was instantly anxious.
"Lucci, are you saying we were undercover for six years and investigated the wrong person?" If they got this wrong, wouldn't they become the world's greatest joke?
Lucci waved his hand, his eyes tightly fixed on Iceburg.
"I just said the blueprints aren't in his hands! I didn't say we investigated the wrong person."
Suddenly, Lucci gave a nonchalant, cold laugh.
"The blueprints are with Franky, right? He is Tom's other apprentice, Cutty Flam!"
The utterly unprepared Iceburg's pupils shrank fiercely. He quickly tried to cover up.
"Hmph! Cutty Flam was killed by running dogs of the World Government like you! Now you want to pin the crime on a dead man!"
However, the tiny shift in his pupils had been clearly noticed by Lucci, who was intensely watching him! A rare hint of a smile appeared at the corner of Lucci's mouth. Kaku's torture, combined with his gunshot, was all for this moment of weakness!
In the original timeline, they had solid evidence, and Spandam directly revealed Franky's true identity. But now, they only had suspicions. Under the pressure of the kill order, Lucci could only try to bluff Iceburg.
Fortunately, their suspicion was correct!
"Kaku, Bruno, go capture Franky!" Lucci ordered.
Bruno opened a spatial door, and the other side was Franky's House. However, the place was already deserted.
"Where is Franky?" Lucci immediately demanded, knowing Iceburg was behind it.
Iceburg sneered. "They left Water Seven a long time ago! As for where they went... heh heh! I don't know!"
"Are you going to talk or not?" Lucci stomped his foot on Iceburg's gunshot wound, his killing intent overflowing.
Iceburg cried out in pain, but said nothing. He had already planned for this, which is why he never asked Franky for his destination.
"Bastard! I'll kill you!" Jabra, his hope shattered, rushed forward to finish off Iceburg, but was stopped by Lucci.
"Lucci, what are you doing? This man is useless now!" Jabra roared in dissatisfaction.
Lucci shook his head.
"No! Although the Pluton blueprints aren't on him, Franky has an extremely close relationship with him!"
"So, as long as we have this guy, we can draw Franky out!" Lucci's mind worked quickly.
"We already have concrete intelligence about the Pluton blueprints! Iceburg is the key to obtaining the Pluton blueprints! Handing him over would still count as a great service!"
"That way, our kill order should be canceled!"
Hearing this, the CP9 agents were all instantly energized. Iceburg, however, immediately tried to commit suicide, but facing a group of CP9 agents, even a healthy man would fail, let alone one who was severely wounded.
After easily restraining Iceburg, Lucci instructed Kalifa.
"Kalifa, contact the World Government. Tell them we can help them find the Pluton blueprints! But they must cancel our kill order!"