Between a Cook and an Agent

- Author's update -

Hello readers,

As you know, updates on the story will be incredible slow (perhaps) due to my career taking off and it's my priority at this moment. Once I finally settled down and gotten use to my work-life balance/routine, I will make the time to get back on writing all the stories during my free time. I thank you all for being patient and happy reading!

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"Robin!" I shouted for my friend as her body was out of sight from the giant window. Robin did you really leave us?

My mind went blank as I struggled to process everything that had happened. Standing next to me were a group of people whom I thought were my friends but are actually not. In front of us, are the group who I know are true friends.

How could they do this to us? All this just for some stupid blueprints?

I didn't realize I was in such a daze as sounds of grunts snapped me back to the present. Zoro was on the ground with Kaku standing over him while Lucci was no longer standing next to me. He was in the middle of the room holding Luffy in the air. What just happened?

Seeing Straw Hats captain struggle in Lucci's grasp, I attempted to run towards my gourd which was close to my brother. My hand nearly grabbed its strap until I was suddenly further and further away from Tom's gift.

Looking up, I see that I am held in the air by the arms of Blueno. "Blueno!?"

"You're forbidden to fight." Was all Blueno said while still gripping onto me. He wasn't choking me, but holding onto me by my shirt. "Lucci's order."

Fuck his orders!

I glared at Lucci who still had his attention on Luffy. He aggressively tossed Luffy to the wall, catching everyone by surprise.

"What are you people?" Paulie hesitantly asked. I could tell he was shaking in fear judging by how easily Luffy and Zoro were defeated.

"How are they this strong?" I heard Nami speaking loudly. I wonder the same thing Nami.

Lucci placed his hands back in his pockets and looked around the room. "We CP9 agents have lived in a different environment. For what we can remember, we've been prepared to risk our lives for the government. We've been trained to surpass the limits of human abilities."

My ears were not believing what Lucci was saying. "We've mastered the six superhuman techniques called Rokushiki. That's why we're a more stronger league than you all." Lucci continued speaking. I could sense his confident tone and was looking down on my friends.

I see Icebarg on the ground, glaring at Lucci and the others. Suddenly, the clock chimed as a new hour just passed. Blueno had slowly placed me down and looked at Kalifa.

"Lucci, the igniters' about to go off. We should all leave too." Kalifa said, looking at the clock as well.

"We will but this is a special occasion." Lucci said before turning towards me. "I'd like to show you something interesting before we leave."

The dark expression on Lucci made my body shake in fear. I didn't know why, but I sensed something is about to happen. Hattori flew out of Lucci's shoulder and landed onto mine. Feeling genuinely confused with this, I looked back at Lucci and gasped.