The Sea Train was heading towards Enies Lobby.
Some people on the Sea Train harbored ulterior motives, as CP9 agents were having their final discussions while Spandam laid out his plan to his father, Spandine, via a Radio Snail.
After all…
Spandine was his greatest support.
Spandam decisively took the plan Akihara Kagura had devised to use Straw Hat Luffy to attack Enies Lobby, then capture Straw Hat Luffy to lure and eliminate the Revolutionary Army, and presented it to his father, taking all the credit himself.
"That bastard Vice Admiral…"
Spandam was furious, even while on the Radio Snail, angrily talking about Akihara Kagura's actions: "I was the one who arrested Nico Robin, I was the one who captured Franky, just about to pry the Pluto Blueprint from his mouth, but that bastard Akihara Kagura wants to steal all the credit!"
"Hmph…"
On the other end of the Radio Snail, Spandine, knowing his son's nature well, coldly replied: "First arrest that Vice Admiral and clean up the tail end a bit, I'll report your plan directly to the Five Elders; if this plan succeeds, it will be a monumental achievement…"
This achievement is quite significant!
As long as the Revolutionary Army is wiped out, he and his son can gain more power, possibly taking control of all departments from the strongest CP0 to CP9!
"I'll bring people over immediately!"
Hearing his father's promise, Spandam's confidence was immediately bolstered.
Spandam wielded his sword, charging to CP9's side, loudly calling to his subordinates: "I have received orders to arrest Akihara Kagura, that Vice Admiral! It's fine that he claims the credit for arresting Nico Robin, but he also wants to claim finding the Pluto Blueprint, which we struggled to trace its whereabouts, and the World Government has authorized me!"
"..."
Rob Lucci and the others couldn't quite disagree.
After all…
They also held grievances against Akihara Kagura.
CP9 had infiltrated Mayor Iceberg's side in Water Seven for years, aiming to find the Pluto Blueprint, only to finally discover some connection between Iceberg and Franky, possibly with the blueprint on Franky.
They captured Nico Robin.
They captured Franky.
But then…
A Navy Vice Admiral came…
Trying to claim their credit with mere words?
"Let's arrest him first."
"We're not here for the credit."
Rob Lucci stepped forward, speaking up: "We're here to deal with a greedy yet incompetent Navy Vice Admiral; such Vice Admirals are a blight within the World Government, and removing these blights is CP9's duty…"
"..."
Spandam looked at Rob Lucci in surprise, not expecting Rob Lucci to be so loyal to the World Government, and able to speak such high-level words.
"When to start the operation?"
Rob Lucci turned to Spandam.
"Best… as soon as possible."
Spandam sat in a chair, pulling out two items from his pocket: a pair of Seastone Handcuffs and Seastone bullets.
These…
Can restrict Devil Fruit Users.
"Should we be more cautious…"
Bruno, being straightforward, openly advised: "After all, the opponent is a Logia-type Devil Fruit User; if he resists…"
"It's an order from the World Government!"
Spandam shouted, berating the timid Bruno: "How dare he oppose the World Government; if he defies the World Government's orders, it's betrayal, and killing him would be nothing!"
After Spandam finished speaking, he loudly scolded again: "You've all seen, that Vice Admiral Akihara Kagura is nothing good, how can such parasites and blights save the World Government…"
"..."
Rob Lucci didn't want to pay attention to Spandam's self-righteousness.
This officer…
He's not good either…
He's surely just trying to gain credit over Akihara Kagura…
Of course, comparatively, Rob Lucci's impression of Akihara Kagura is worse; that guy delayed action just to steal credit…
"Prepare for action immediately!"
"I am CP9's highest officer!"
"All actions must follow my commands!"
Spandam pounded his chest, loudly proclaiming: "Everything we do now is for the World Government!"
After all…
Spandam received his father's promise.
As for whether others within the World Government would investigate, his father Spandine would handle everything!
Moreover, even if changes occur along the way, as long as he can submit the Pluto Blueprint and the plan to eliminate the Revolutionary Army, everything will be fine; Spandam may not be good at executing, but he understands the internal workings of the World Government!
"Let's start then."
Rob Lucci could only comply, wanting to eliminate the World Government's internal blights himself, leading the way towards Akihara Kagura's carriage, saying in a deep voice: "Now that we're at sea, the opponent is a Devil Fruit User, there shouldn't be much trouble…"
An entourage of CP9 agents, seeing Spandam and Rob Lucci's determination, could only follow behind them and take action together.