Island Two.
"The President and the others are really amazing."
Mr. Christmas sat there, flipping through a newspaper, his legs crossed in his jeans, looking relaxed.
"They actually killed a Shichibukai. Including Crocodile, that's the second one already, isn't it?"
Cecilia wiped sweat from her brow, walked over to Mr. Christmas with her long legs, sat down, and picked up a glass of water to drink.
"Ace's bounty is 800 million, the President's is 250 million, and Heckle's is 200 million."
Mr. Christmas clicked his tongue. "Together, they're worth a full 1.25 billion Belly. That's incredible."
"If you're willing to let me go," Lucci said suddenly from a distance, "I'll provide you with ample reward."
"Do you think we'd believe you?" Cecilia eyed him sideways.
Lucci proposed, "You could release Kalifa first, keep us here, and then wait for her to gather the money before coming back."
"I like money very much," Mr. Christmas said, lounging there. "But if I wanted money, I would have already obtained countless amounts."
Mr. Christmas had eaten the Door-Door Fruit, allowing him to travel to many hidden places in the world. If he wanted money, he could just find a vault and take it.
She liked money, but when it was easily obtained, she didn't value it as much.
"You're talking to the wrong person. Money doesn't mean anything to us," Cecilia said, resting as she spoke.
Lucci countered, "I can offer you many things, like the Six Powers, allowing you to master them in advance."
"No need."
Cecilia glanced at Lucci. "If you want to learn the Six Powers, it's not too late to learn after the President masters them."
"Is that so?"
Lucci looked at Cecilia. "But if this continues, I might not give you the Six Powers. If you are willing to let me go, I can give you what you desire."
"You've misunderstood one thing."
Cecilia stood up, walked in front of Lucci, and said with a smile, "What I want most isn't the Six Powers, but Haki."
"Secondly, we're very familiar with your CP's methods. As the World Government's intelligence agency, your credibility is truly terrible."
Cecilia added, "More importantly, the President has been kind to me. There's no way I would betray him. So I advise you not to waste your time."
Lucci sighed at her words.
But just then, a huge sound echoed from afar. Boom.
Cecilia looked into the distance. A massive figure appeared, and not far away, there was a sea ship with Heckle standing on it.
"President."
Cecilia approached Xia Qiu, smiling. "I knew you were fine."
"President, you're back," Mr. Christmas also jogged over and stood beside Xia Qiu.
"It seems you're both alright?" Xia Qiu shook his body, flicking off the water.
"This is thanks to me. When I arrived, they were just about to make their move," Mr. Christmas said proudly.
"You did very well."
Xia Qiu nodded and asked, "What about the Marines' movements next?"
"We haven't contacted Princess Vivi rashly," Cecilia replied. "But we received some information from Zala that Tina's Black Cage Fleet has arrived there, and moreover, a Vice Admiral named Momousagi is guarding the area."
"It's her."
Xia Qiu was a little surprised. He hadn't expected her to appear. Her strength should be greater than most Vice Admirals, and she was skilled in swordsmanship; he was no match for her.
Cecilia said, "Vivi left a contact channel. If we have any issues, we can contact her through the Drum Kingdom, especially after you are safe."
"I understand. Give the contact information to Heckle and have him handle the communication," Xia Qiu instructed. He then looked at Heckle and said, "This place is quite far from Island Five, and there might be Marines nearby eavesdropping with Den Den Mushi. So contacting Ace and the others will be troublesome for you."
Ace, Hogback, and Perona remained on Island Five. The reason was that Hogback and Perona weren't fully trustworthy yet, so keeping them on the furthest island, with Ace watching over them, was better.
Although Perona's ghosts couldn't touch Ace, she had a physical body, which Ace could directly attack.
On a small island, no matter where Perona hid, Xia Qiu could attack her.
"I understand," Heckle said immediately.
Xia Qiu continued, "First, use the submarine to send Mr. Christmas back to the Drum Kingdom. He's been outside for too long. He should return to the Drum Kingdom first."
"Okay."
Heckle immediately took Mr. Christmas and left, the two disappearing into the distance.
"Then, what do you need me to do next?" Cecilia asked curiously.
"You can't go out for now."
Xia Qiu issued an order, saying, "Stay here and stand guard. Also, I will start teaching you Haki."
"Haki?" Cecilia rubbed her hands together, her heart filled with anticipation.
Xia Qiu strode back to the center of the arena and looked at Lucci, smiling as he said, "Long time no see. Have you tried to escape yet?"
"To think you're still alive after all that," Lucci said.
"It's not that easy to kill me," Xia Qiu replied with a smile.
Lucci looked at Xia Qiu and said seriously, "Although Baroque Works has been eradicated, its elite forces remain. They used this opportunity to disappear underwater. Not only that, but you also successfully transferred the Baroque Works' power to your subordinates. Truly impressive."
Xia Qiu lay there lazily and said, "It's quite good that you could see through all this."
Lucci said, "But you've caused such a huge disturbance. The World Government will definitely hunt you down. I want to see how long you can last."
"Then we shall see," Xia Qiu said with a smile. He closed his eyes and began to rest.
...
"So you want me to teach you?"
In a luxurious suite in Las Vegas, Momousagi was there, looking at Vivi in front of her with some surprise.
"That's right."
Vivi said earnestly, "You can't stay here forever, and this is my country. So I definitely want Vice Admiral Momousagi to teach me, to give me the ability to protect this country."
"Don't you have the Sand-Sand Fruit?"
Momousagi looked at Vivi and asked, "That seems to be Crocodile's original ability, right? If you can utilize the fruit's power, you shouldn't be weak."
Vivi shook her head and gave a wry smile, "My ability has a weakness. As soon as I encounter water, I can't turn into sand. Now the entire Marine knows about this weakness of the fruit."
"But I have no intention of taking on disciples," Momousagi frowned, not expecting such a request.
"Vice Admiral Momousagi, if you don't teach me, what happens if you leave?" Vivi said anxiously. "Besides, I'm cooperating with the Marines..."
"It's all that Aokiji's doing."
Momousagi looked at Vivi helplessly and asked, "How old are you now?"
"Sixteen," Vivi answered honestly. She had infiltrated Baroque Works at the age of fourteen, and it had been two years since then.
"So young?" Momousagi was a little surprised. "Only sixteen, and you can run a casino and already have Devil Fruit abilities. You're too mature."
"I wish I didn't have to be," Vivi said, lowering her head.
Momousagi nodded. A princess in the prime of her youth had to do such things. So she said, "Come with me. I'll test your physical condition. If you're capable, I'll teach you some things."
"Thank you, Vice Admiral Momousagi," Vivi said excitedly.
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