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The moment the two words "not possible" were spoken, the scene fell into instant silence.
Auguro couldn't help but shoot a sidelong glance at the slightly heavy-set CP0 agent.
You've got some nerve, kid!
"I think you might be mistaken," Auguro said, his face still smiling, but his words chilling as ice.
"I wasn't asking for your opinion; I was merely stating a fact."
Swoosh!
Soi Fon (Suì Fēng), standing next to Auguro, abruptly vanished.
Tsukuyomi (Tsù Yùè), the female CP0 agent guarding Iceberg, felt a fierce jolt in her heart as her Observation Haki screamed a warning.
Without a second thought, she swung her sword in a horizontal sweep. Powerful Armament Haki slashed through the air, leaving a thin, silver streak.
However, her sword was forcibly stopped halfway through the swing.
Soi Fon, holding the barely conscious Iceberg in one arm, had seized Tsukuyomi's wrist with the other.
Tsukuyomi's proudly honed swordsmanship was rendered utterly useless.
So fast!
Tsukuyomi's pupils constricted.
"Truly worthy of a powerhouse who escaped Admiral Aokiji unscathed! Such speed is unmatched, even within CP0!"
Her eyes flickered, and she quietly wrapped a layer of Armament Haki around her left hand. Though her swordsmanship was nullified, it didn't mean she had no other strength!
However, the very instant that thought arose, a crushing pressure, like a collapsing mountain, descended upon her.
"Conqueror's Haki? No, this is just pure spirit (Reiatsu)!"
The CP0 agents didn't know about Spiritual Pressure (Reiatsu), so they could only attribute it to Soi Fon's inherent aura or "fighting spirit."
But even this was enough to fill them with dread. If a mere personal aura could be this formidable, just how terrifyingly strong was the other party?
What kind of monsters is this Sith Auguro commanding?!
Tsukuyomi's left hand froze in mid-air, completely unwilling to attempt an attack.
Soi Fon gave her a dismissive glance, released her wrist, and turned to leave with Iceberg in tow.
Even facing Soi Fon's retreat, Tsukuyomi dared not strike!
In her eyes, Soi Fon was currently a terrifying, peerless demon god! If she dared to make a move, she would instantly be torn to shreds by this god!
"Tsukuyomi! Why didn't you act?" Enma (Yán Mō), the heavy-set CP0 agent, shouted his colleague's codename, sounding exasperated.
Iceberg was their mission target. If they failed the mission, they would all be finished!
Tsukuyomi scoffed in response, "Why didn't you act? That distance is no problem for you, Enma, is it?"
You want me to sacrifice myself for you? You wish!
Despite being teammates, their relationship was clearly poor. After all, CP0 was a place where mission success was everything and personal feelings were nonexistent! Some agents would not hesitate to sacrifice their teammates to achieve the objective!
Enma was clearly attempting a similar gambit!
Exposed, Enma merely let out a cold snort and fell silent. Some things were better left unsaid, lest all possibility of future cooperation be ruined.
On the other side, Soi Fon returned to Auguro. Hanatarō Yamada immediately stepped forward to treat Iceberg. Although Iceberg had no fatal wounds, the gunshot wound in his abdomen had not been properly treated. If left any longer, a severe infection was likely.
"They even have a support type with healing abilities!" Enma's heart sank slightly. Such individuals were extremely rare, even within CP0. If he knew that Auguro's Fourth Division was entirely composed of such talents, he would likely faint from jealousy!
"Tsukuyomi, Leopard King (the tall CP0), and myself... we might be able to hold that woman for a while, but stealing Iceberg back is undoubtedly a pipe dream," Enma calmly analyzed the situation.
"Our strength is insufficient. The only way out is negotiation!"
Regardless, he could not let Auguro take Iceberg. Pluton was far too important! The World Government could never allow such a weapon to fall into the hands of others!
With this thought, Enma took a deep breath and spoke up, "Lord Auguro! Iceberg is a criminal explicitly sought by the World Government. Your actions are greatly offending the World Government!"
"If you are willing to hand Iceberg over, I am prepared to apply to the World Government to revoke the bounty and warrants against you and your associates!"
"As long as you do not oppose the World Government, we will never pursue you again! How does that sound?"
Upon hearing this, the CP9 agents nearby gasped sharply.
They had risked everything to capture Iceberg and barely received a promise to revoke their kill order—a promise that was immediately broken!
But Auguro?
He had just stolen Iceberg, yet CP0 was proactively offering a host of generous terms in exchange!
It truly made one sick with envy!
Auguro, however, showed no surprise.
One shouldn't assume that because the World Government has ruled for 800 years, it can bully everyone.
Think of the Four Emperors in the New World—each controls vast territories, yet they live comfortably.
The World Government can only exploit the common people. When facing true powerhouses, compromise and concession are the norm.
Otherwise, they wouldn't tightly restrict the Navy's budget, merely maintaining a "balance" on the seas.
Consider the massive annual Heavenly Tribute (Tenryūkin) they receive. If they dedicated even ten percent of that to the Navy, the Navy's power would absolutely skyrocket within two or three years!
But the World Government would never do that. They know they cannot control the Four Emperors, and they also cannot control an overly powerful Navy!
Lucci lowered his head, a flash of hatred in his eyes. He finally understood in that moment.
Loyalty meant nothing.
Strength was the only currency for survival!
Then, he remembered Auguro's words from that night.
"A path of retreat? Was that your true purpose all along?"
Lucci looked at Auguro, his gaze unreadable.
At this moment, Auguro completely ignored Enma. He looked at Iceberg, whose face was gradually regaining color, and smiled.
"President Iceberg, how about considering working for me?"
"After all, with the World Government marking you, you're unlikely to have a good end otherwise."
Hearing this, Enma immediately shouted in a stern voice, "Auguro! Are you sure you want to be mortal enemies with the World Government?"
Auguro finally reacted slightly.
He slowly turned his head, looking at Enma, and spoke every word deliberately.
"Do you think I care?"
As Enma stared blankly, Auguro sneered.
"When you launched the Buster Call, why didn't you consider whether you wanted to be mortal enemies with me?"
"Or do you think the entire world should obey you? Launch a Buster Call, or sue for peace—is every act a sign of the sovereign's grace? Who the hell do you think you are!"
"A bunch of parasites living off the history books! You'll be swept off the stage sooner or later!"
"You! You!"
Enma was completely shocked and terrified, pointing at Auguro, unable to utter a single coherent word.
In the Last 800 years! Who dared to insult the World Government like this?!
Auguro let out a cold snort, and a wild, unstoppable wave of Conqueror's Haki (Haōshoku Haki) crushed down upon them like a tide.
"Get out now, or die!"