[What Spandam wants most, in addition to Nico Robin, which can cause his promotion, is Franky.]
[To be more precise, it's the Pluton blueprint in Franky's possession...]
[Even though he hasn't seen it, he knows very well that creating such a terrifying weapon would grant him unprecedented power in the world!]
[Spandam may be wicked, but he's also foolish, with few wits. He actually revealed his inner thoughts in front of everyone... Yes...]
[His thoughts were surprising enough to begin with, but what happened next was even more astonishing.]
[When Franky heard this, he nonchalantly displayed the blueprint in front of everyone!]
"Is this what you're after?"
[As everyone looked at the ancient hieroglyphs on the blueprint and the intricate designs...]
[They immediately recognized it as one of the legendary three ancient weapons—the Pluton blueprint!]
"Is that... Pluton, the legendary weapons as Poseidon and Uranus?"
"Is there truly an ancient weapon with the name of God?"
A hint of astonishment crept onto Shanks' face...
For anyone living on these seas, whether they be Marines, pirates, or civilians, they had heard rumors of the ancient weapons. These fabled creations were said to possess the power to annihilate entire islands and even threaten the entire world!
However, the specifics of these ancient weapons and their powers remained shrouded in mystery for most people.
To them, these ancient weapons were akin to mere legends.
But Shanks, one of the Four Emperors, had a deeper understanding of them.
It was rumored that Pluton was the most formidable warship in the history of shipbuilding, capable of obliterating an entire island or even a nation with a single shot!
And that was merely the tip of the iceberg!
An ancient weapon with such immense power, if in the hands of pirates or the Marines, could single-handedly reshape the world's balance of power!
This revelation that the Pluton blueprint actually existed was truly unexpected...
"And it's in the possession of Luffy's crew, no less! This is incredible!"
Shanks was astounded by Franky's background.
After all, this was the Pluton, one of the three legendary ancient weapons!
Its blueprint had been brought to light by Franky himself!
Even the remaining Four Emperors, the Revolutionary Army, the Marines...
All, without exception, were left in shock!
For the first time, they discovered the existence of the Pluton blueprint, an ancient weapon that had been mere legend to them.
Simultaneously, everyone marveled at the fact that this seemingly unconventional individual, Franky, was connected to something of such monumental importance!
Just as everyone grappled with their astonishment, something extraordinary happened!
The image in the sky continued to unfold...
[Everyone recognized it as the Pluton blueprint!]
[Spandam was overcome with excitement, reaching out to seize it.]
[But did Franky really intend to hand it over to him?]
[Instead, Franky looked at him disdainfully and remarked,]
"The world's rumors are truly unreliable, Nico Robin. I already knew before coming here that you're not a demon capable of wielding ancient weapons."
"This is a fabrication by the World Government, and its purpose is..."
"If an imbecile like Spandam were to acquire this ancient weapon, it would be a calamity for the world."
"Given the number of people lusting after the blueprint, and as the current custodian of these blueprints, the only option is..."
[Spandam was so agitated that it sent shivers down everyone's spines, his face twisted in a repulsive excitement.]
"Yes, hand it over to me!"
[Franky's expression turned fierce. "To you, old man!"]
[In a split second, flames erupted from his hand, engulfing the coveted Pluton blueprint, reducing it to ashes.]
[Soon, the blueprint was no more, and Spandam stood there dumbfounded.]
[Including CP9, Robin, and even Nami and others in the vicinity, they were all left stupefied.]
[None of them could believe that Franky had incinerated the blueprint that everyone had coveted!]
[Spandam instantly seemed lifeless, gazing at the ashes on the ground with an expression of despair.]
[What he had sought for five years had turned to ashes in an instant...]
Franky's audacious act also stunned many of the world's bigwigs!
They never imagined that, when faced with the blueprint of such a devastating weapon as Pluton, he would choose to burn it!
No hesitation at all?
Even the Four Emperors—Whitebeard, Shanks, Kaido, and Big Mom—couldn't help but be dumbfounded.
And at the Marine Headquarters, figures like Garp, Sengoku, the Admirals, and the Seven Warlords, had a similar reaction.
The entire assembly had nearly identical responses.
They couldn't believe it; the Pluton blueprint had just disappeared?
Everyone felt as though they were on a roller coaster, one moment in shock over the confirmation of the existence of a world-altering ancient weapon like Pluton, and the next...
They watched it vanish before their eyes!
This feeling, of witnessing a precious artifact being destroyed right in front of them, filled everyone with a sense of loss.
Especially the ambitious Kaido, Big Mom, Ceocodile, Doflamingo, and the like...
Their anger and frustration were palpable.
Even those like Garp and Whitebeard, who had no prior knowledge of Pluton, were disheartened to see the blueprint go up in flames.
Meanwhile, in Water 7...
In a hidden corner where few would notice, Franky was gazing at the outside world through a gap in the structure.
He had already left the Franky House with his gang, after all, he wasn't foolish enough to wait for CP9 to capture him.
And the location he had chosen to hide in...
It was safe enough!
"Unless CP9 searches every corner of Water 7, it's impossible for anyone to find them!
It's precisely because of this ironclad security that Franky can leisurely monitor the live feed...
However, he didn't anticipate the magnitude of changes in the near future.
The Straw Hat Pirates, without hesitation, have boldly offended the World Government, risking their lives to infiltrate Enies Lobby!
Such audacity and determination...
Franky suddenly comprehended why he despised pirates so much, yet would eventually join the Straw Hats.
Perhaps it's their unwavering commitment to their crewmates that leaves a lasting impression on him?
But this... is not enough!
"Did I really burn all the blueprints for Pluton..."
A faint smile graced Franky's face.
He finds it far from surprising.
The reason is simple!
As the one who initially held the blueprints for Pluton, he was well aware that they would one day bring him danger.
And he'd been prepared to burn them at any moment!
As for whether it's a shame to burn the blueprints of such an ancient weapon...
Franky felt no remorse.
Because...
He had already engraved the design of Pluton into his mind, never to forget!
The blueprints of Pluton...
They've long existed within his mind and can never be erased!
[As Franky burns the blueprints, he taunts Spandam and CP9.]
["...People like you are the scum of the world. I bet the Straw Hat Pirates will triumph, and they will certainly defeat all of you!"]
[Upon hearing this, Spandam's already infuriated temper flared even more, and he was about to strike.]
[But in the next moment...]
[A bell tolls from the Tower of Justice...]
[It turns out that not only Luffy and his crew have arrived; even the Franky Family's younger brothers are present.]
[As they were too short to be seen earlier, the sight of them now causes Franky to shout in excitement.]
[The Franky Family's younger brothers also join in the ruckus, making a cacophony.]
["You're too loud!"]
[Luffy couldn't stand it and yelled at them.]
[Zoro and Nami were left speechless. "Must you scold them at this moment of reunion? Are you a devil?"]
[Luffy said earnestly, "Robin is still waiting for us. We can't move forward without a bridge!"]
[It turns out the gap between the two sides is too wide, and they won't be able to cross without lowering the bridge.]
[Nami and Zoro realized this and yelled at the Franky Family louder than Luffy.]
["Quit your crying and build the bridge!"]
[However...]
[The disheartened Spandam actually kicked Franky, believing that without the blueprints, Franky was useless.]
[The Franky Family brothers saw their boss fall, and in their panic, they accidentally retracted the small bridge they had just extended.]
[Seeing this, Luffy, Zoro, and the others were left speechless, and if circumstances allowed, they would have drawn their swords.]
[But at that very moment, Granny Kokoro, the Sea Train conductor, arrived on the inside of Enies Lobby!]
[With a tremendous impact, the Sea Train took off!]
[It not only caught Franky as he fell but also rushed toward the Tower of Justice.]
[Seeing this, Luffy and his crew couldn't contain their excitement and jumped up.]
[Guided by the Sea Train, they headed towards the Tower of Justice, towards Robin, and towards CP9...]
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