Chapter 277

Phew!

Lucci let out a soft breath.

Of course he knew.

The unstable element the man before him was referring to was naturally that terrifying monster, Lu En!

"Next, come with us and leave the Kingdom of Rosede."

"You're going somewhere new."

Joruf instructed Lucci.

"What new place?"

Lucci asked.

"A brand-new department established by the higher-ups!"

"There, you'll encounter competitors your own age. In the end, the vast majority of them will be eliminated; only a very select few will successfully join that brand-new department."

"So basically,"

"from now on, you'll be competing against a group of peers."

"Only the victor will have the qualification to join that department."

"That department is a small group, essentially a small team under the CP0 organization, with team-based operations as its primary objective."

"The missions involve various types, including infiltration, sneaking in, assassination, theft, and so on."

"In short, that newly established department will turn you into true elite agents!"

Joruf answered slowly.

"What's it called?"

Lucci was very curious about the name of this new department.

"It's called CP9!"

"Once you stand out from CP9, I'll invite you to join CP0!"

"Become an outstanding CP0 officer!"

"Of course, if you can't stand out from CP9, then that's unfortunate—at that point, you still won't be able to join CP0."

Joruf said.

"cp9？"

Lucci's eyes glazed over for a moment, muttering to himself.

This was the new destination he was about to head to?

A small-scale organization under CP0!

Even so,

there were still countless competitors within CP9!

Only the victors had the right to stay.

The losers...

would all be kicked out of CP9!

"Are you confident?"

Joruf suddenly asked.

"Of course!"

Lucci nodded solemnly.

Although this time he couldn't compare to that monster, Lu En,

but among his peers...

he could absolutely be considered one of the best!

There were very few who could be mentioned in the same breath as him!

He had always firmly believed this.

Of course.

Lu En was the exception!

"Good, since that's the case, then come with us."

Joruf and the other man brought Lucci and slowly left the tavern.

Watching the three figures depart, the tavern owner revealed an expression filled with envy and emotion.

Once upon a time...

he too had been a spirited young man within the organization.

Unfortunately,

the years had worn away the edges he once possessed.

Finally—

Lucci arrived at the western port coast of the Kingdom of Rosede.

Boarding a sailing ship,

he set off on a voyage with the two CP0 officers.

At this moment.

Joruf's gaze pierced through the white animal mask as he looked toward the boundless sea ahead and said to Lucci, "Do you know who that monster was who carried out the rescue mission with you today?"

Lucci shook his head.

"After investigating, I discovered an astonishing truth!"

Joel's voice was filled with awe, "That four-year-old monster from the Yuhai Army! His full name is Monkey D Lu En! Think about it—who else in the Yuhai Army bears that surname!"

His words fell silent.

Lucci's pupils shrank sharply.

He opened his mouth, instinctively blurting out, "Monkey D Captain Kapu?!"

That monster Lu En...

Is he really the grandson of Captain Kapu, the hero of the Yuhai Army?!

This outcome was far beyond Lucci's expectations.

Even as a member of the CP organization, Lucci had naturally heard the legendary name of the Yuhai Army's hero with thunderous reverence.

The name of Captain Kapu, hero of the Yuhai Army...

Even within the World Government, it was renowned far and wide!

He was a true and absolute powerhouse!

One who stood atop the very peak of the seas!

He had once repeatedly driven Pirate King Luo Jie into a desperate situation!

The legendary sailor!

Across the entire Yuhai Army, even the Yuhai Army Commander Bone-Empty, in the eyes of the World Government, carried far less weight than the hero Captain Kapu.

All because...

This involved some extremely obscure secrets.

Secrets from the old era!

In that immeasurably distant old era...

There existed the Rocks Pirate Crew!

And it was from there that the name of Captain Kapu, hero of the Yuhai Army, originated.

Precisely for this reason...

Even the World Government held deep reverence for the hero Captain Kapu.

"Just as you suspected."

"That monster named Lu En is the grandson of Captain Kapu."

Joel nodded, marveling repeatedly.

Only after uncovering Lu En's identity...

Did he suddenly understand.

Why, when he had communicated with the Five Elders via the Den Den Mushi...

The mention of Lu En's name had caused the Five Elders on the other end to be visibly moved.