Detective: I'm Sato Miwako's Informant

Shiraishi Osamu finally remembered some things about this guy.

He stretched out his arm, enveloped in jet-black Armament Haki, and grasped the enormous tusk.

The immense force was transmitted, but it couldn't make Bai Shixiu retreat even a single step.

"An interesting sword. It's not you who possesses the power of a Devil Fruit, but this sword."

Shiraishi Xiu said with a smile, he could clearly feel a strange power emanating from the sword.

It did not originate from Spandam, who controlled the sword.

In other words, the sword, not the person who controls it, truly possesses the power of the Devil Fruit.

This piqued Shiraishi Osamu's interest.

He had already seen quite a few people with Devil Fruit powers.

But this was the first time he had ever seen a sword with the power of a Devil Fruit.

“You…you’ve got some knowledge. That’s right, my beloved sword Van Fri Good is a magical sword, possessing the power of a legendary Devil Fruit.” Seeing Shiraishi Xiu catch his elephant sword attack with his bare hands, Spandam narrowed his eyes, a hint of solemnity flashing in them.

However, when faced with Shiraishi Osamu's question, he did not try to hide anything, but spoke frankly and openly.

As the leader of the World Government CP9, he was confident that no one in the West Blue would dare to touch him.

Moreover, the elephant sword wasn't actually his greatest weapon...

Spandane felt relieved after secretly touching the item in his arms.

If I had this thing, I would be invincible in the Western Sea.

"You do have some knowledge; you recognized the significance of my sword at a glance. (Zhao, is that Armament Haki you were using just now? Looks like you've mastered it quite well."

"I never expected that there would be someone like you in the Western Sea."

Spandam calmly stated that as the son of an official who had lived a privileged life since childhood, Spandam himself was quite knowledgeable and virtuous.

After Van Frigood transformed into his sword form, he did not feel any change in weight while holding it.

But that's because of the effect of Van Frigood's active control.

Chapter 0240: Controlling Weight

When stabbing an enemy, one doesn't consciously control the weight.

Spandane believed that the immense weight would bring terrifying penetrating power, and even a boulder in front of him would be crushed to dust.

But this guy actually managed to grab it with his bare hands...

Such powerful strength.

Spandam was arrogant, but not stupid.

The jet-black Armament Haki on the other side clearly indicated that the user had cultivated Armament Haki to a very high level.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to catch his own elephant sword with his bare hands.

The only things that can counter Devil Fruit abilities are those of the same Devil Fruit power.

That leaves only Armament Haki.

As a second-generation official, Spandam had met many people in the World Government and Navy who had mastered Haki to a high level.

However, there are very few people who can reach the level of Shiraishi Xiu, who can directly transform into a jet-black color and catch an elephant sword with their bare hands.

This made Spandam even more wary, and he was unwilling to take action easily again.

The priority now is to capture all those audacious scholars on Ohara Island; as for other matters...

Let's wait until this matter is over before using the power of the World Government and the Navy to deal with him.

That's right, Spandam actually had no intention of letting Shiraishi and the others go.

He had been pampered since childhood and was used to being superior. This was the first time he had been directly humiliated, and he was already filled with anger.

I just forced myself to endure it silently at this moment.

He planned to first intimidate the other party by invoking the names of the World Government and the Navy, and then secretly investigate their identities and plot against them afterward.

Of course, it's more important to focus on scholars right now, as they have made real contributions.

The World Government has always been very strict in punishing such acts, and equally generous in rewarding them.

Therefore, Spandain was willing to generously put aside the matter concerning the few people in front of him for the time being.

And this guy looks kind of familiar, like I've seen him somewhere before.

Spandam couldn't remember where he had seen this person before.

Is he a member of the West Sea Mafia?

The West Sea is a place where the Mafia thrives, and many Mafia members made their fortunes here.

There are even quite a few great pirates on the Grand Line.

However, Spandain doesn't recall any of them having any connection to Ohara Island.

Ohara is a purely scholarly island; most of its inhabitants are simply academics, and there are no notable figures.

Spandam had specifically investigated this before his return, and it was precisely because he was certain that there was no one on the island who could threaten him.

That's why he rushed over so eagerly, all in order to capture all the scholars on the island.

Exploring the 'Void Century' in an attempt to decipher the secrets of the historical text.

This is something that the World Government absolutely forbids, and anyone found doing such a thing must be eliminated immediately.

Even the Pirate King Roger was executed for doing something like this, instead of being imprisoned in Impel Down.

The fact that world governments attach great importance to this matter is a testament to its importance.

Of course, Spandam didn't care about this. He didn't care what was in the Poneglyphs or why the World Government wouldn't allow others to explore that blank century.

What Spandain truly cared about was the large number of scholars on Ohara Island, and the massive scale of their interpretations of historical texts, exploring the void century.

Chapter 0241: Severe Beating

If he captures them all, how much merit can he gain, and what position can he be promoted to?

With his father's connections within the World Government, Spandam seemed to have already envisioned his own meteoric rise to power.

The scholars on Ohara Island must not be let go.

A hint of determination flashed in Spandam's eyes.

He continued in a deep voice to Shiraishi Osamu, "However, I am the head of CP9 of the World Government. I am here specifically to investigate the matter of some scholars on Ohara Island violating the ban and exploring the Poneglyphs."

"I think it's best if you, whoever you are, don't interfere."

"After all, the world government cannot back down on this matter."

After learning that Shiraishi Shu was not easy to deal with, Spandam slowly tried to persuade him, hoping to use the name of the World Government and the Navy to make him back down.

In a place like the West Blue, the power of the World Government and the Navy is something no one can withstand.

Spandam believed that the other party would be sensible enough to back down.

"I refuse."

To Spandam's surprise, Shiraishi Shu refused without the slightest hesitation.

"Have you thought it through? The only outcome of going against the World Government is annihilation."

Spandam's face darkened; he hadn't expected the other party to dare refuse him so easily.

The West Blue is not the Grand Line, because the navy's power there is not strong enough.

Therefore, the world government cannot arbitrarily issue orders there.

However, the West Blue is entirely within the sphere of influence of the Navy and the World Government.

Even if Spandam gives the order, a large force from the World Government or the Navy will immediately come to his aid.

The world government is not joking about its attitude towards anyone who dares to interpret the historical texts and explore the history of the 'Void Century'.

Instead, it will be dealt with in the strictest terms, regardless of who dares to violate this ban.

To try and find out what happened during those lost hundred years is to only lead to certain death.

"Destruction, how terrifying! Why not give it a try?"

Shiraishi Xiu chuckled lightly, completely disregarding the other party's threat.

What a joke! Even Celestial Dragons are killed without hesitation by Shiraishi Shu.

Moreover, it happened in Mary Geoise, the holy land of the Celestial Dragons and the headquarters of the World Government, where he was killed right in front of everyone.

0. Requesting flowers.......

Osamu Shiraishi had absolutely no fear or awe towards the World Government and the Navy.

Moreover, Shiraishi Shu has long been fighting against the World Government, and the World Government has a bounty on his head of 3 billion Berries.

This number is already alarmingly high.

Spandam's threats were completely useless against him.

"Fine, very well, it seems you're courting death. Since that's the case, then I'll grant your wish."

Spandam's face was terribly grim, as if it were about to drip water.

He felt he had already given the other party a lot of face, and he hadn't bothered to hold a grudge about being punched in the face before.

They tried to intimidate the other side by threatening them with the World Government and the Navy, hoping they would back down, but the other side didn't appreciate it at all.

"Hmph, you don't think you can easily defeat me just because you succeeded in your sneak attack before, do you?"

"Now, I'll show you the true strength of me and Van Frigood."

Spandam shouted, while simultaneously directing the other CP9 members around him to take action.

Arrest all the scholars on Ohara Island who still refused to surrender.

Chapter 0242

Shiraishi Osamu then sent Jinbe, Hody, Arlong, and the others to stop the CP9 members.

Let the CP9 members practice on Jinbe, Arlong, Hody, and others.