Too difficult.
It's truly difficult for those who really do the work.
The CP9 agents were filled with mixed emotions.
At the critical moment when the rule of the World Government is precarious, someone like Akihara Kagura is still dragging their feet, such a person could even become a Navy Vice Admiral...
However, they, who are still diligently working for the rule of the World Government and the Heavenly Celestial Dragons, have to endure the reproaches and constraints from their superiors... What a damned world...
Simply makes one see no future!
Their direct superior, Spandam, was never a good character, already making these agents suffer greatly, but now a Navy Vice Admiral in charge of commanding actions has come and clearly stated his intention to steal credit!
On Enies Lobby.
The environment of this island is very peculiar.
Because most of Enies Lobby is suspended in the air, with a massive hollow below, only the main gate of the front island has a port connecting to the sea, the middle part of the island is completely suspended, and the core area, the Tower of Justice, connects with the island through a drawbridge; this island is truly easy to defend and hard to attack.
Moreover...
Enies Lobby's geographic position is also extremely advantageous, it shares the same vortex current as the Navy Headquarters Marineford and the Deep Sea Prison Impel Down.
This is a huge vortex exclusive to the World Government, usually opened to change the currents, allowing access to Enies Lobby via the Gate of Justice.
Of course.
These mean nothing to the strong.
To allow Enies Lobby to serve as a protective guard, this island still belongs to Navy territory, with numerous Navy personnel responsible for guarding it.
So far...
Enies Lobby has never been breached.
However, this heavily fortified island can thwart the invading pirates from outside, but cannot stop those escorted inside from within.
Tower of Justice.
The residence of the highest authority on Enies Lobby.
Due to two of the Five Elders moving back to Mary Geoise, Spandam, the CP9 chief, resumed control here.
Unfortunately...
This highest authority was not having any better of a time now.
Akihara Kagura was sitting on Spandam's chair, his legs propped on the desk, draped in a large Cloak of Justice, holding his Radio Snail.
Spandam...
Lay awkwardly on the floor.
This CP9 chief was covered in darkness, as if he had just been subjected to electric shock, his body was still trembling constantly...
The remaining CP agents, Fukurou the Silent, Lioness Wei Qu, and Jabra stood nearby, afraid to move, because on the side lay the corpse of the CP9 agent Nero, with clear burn marks on it.
Clearly.
Nero was the sacrificial lamb for intimidation.
He had dared to act against Akihara Kagura, only to be executed by the Navy Vice Admiral as a deterrent, showing these CP9 agents the merciless hands of this Vice Admiral.
"Enough."
Akihara Kagura, holding the Radio Snail, glanced at Spandam: "Your subordinates don't seem that impressive... those agents from Water Seven even dared to question my orders!"
"Lucci, that idiot, doesn't know any better..."
Jabra could only clench his fists, trying to explain for his companion.
As an agent, he was intimidated by this Navy Vice Admiral's aura, felt ashamed of his own incompetence, and had to criticize Lucci, the strongest among them...
But in this situation, he felt helpless...
"Zha-pa-pa... don't be afraid..."
Fukurou the Silent promptly comforted his companion.
"You, shut up."
Akihara Kagura pointed at Fukurou the Silent with a raised hand.
The plump and oddly shaped Fukurou the Silent hastily raised his hand to his mouth as if zipping it shut with a swift motion.
Lioness Wei Qu stood by without daring to make a sound, because this Navy Vice Admiral's actions were brutally severe, and once displeased, he would use corporal punishment on their leader without a word, even directly kill their teammates.
"I just took a look at your documents."
Akihara Kagura put down the Radio Snail, picked up the file on the desk.
"Those are the World Government's CP department secrets..."
Spandam instinctively wanted Akihara Kagura to stop.
"What did you say?"
Akihara Kagura continued flipping through the documents, raising a pointed finger sparking with electricity: "I didn't hear you clearly, mind repeating it?"
"No... I didn't say anything..."
Spandam struggled to stand up, forcing a smile: "I just thought perhaps you might not understand the contents, and need me to explain it, as CP department secrets require interpretation..."
"Assassination of the Revolutionary Army's branch leader..."
Akihara Kagura paid no mind to Spandam, continuing to read the document, while his electrically charged fingertip withdrew its charge, tapping lightly on the desk, easing Spandam's tense and fearful mood.
Yet also.
Rage and hatred swelled within Spandam!
Spandam's eyes filled with malice as he secretly glanced at Akihara Kagura, planning to immediately report this insult to his father Spandine as soon as the man left, doing whatever it took to eliminate this Navy Vice Admiral who dared offend him!
"Assassinating so many from the Revolutionary Army..."
Akihara Kagura finally finished reading the document, speaking nonchalantly: "Seems like your task is quite burdensome..."