Just as Dylan was about to leave after explaining to Iceburg how to unify Water 7, three presences quickly approached them.
Three tall guys wearing weird masks appeared on the edge of Scrap Island.
"Adams Dylan, Rear Admiral... On behalf of the highest authority in the World Government, we have something to ask you."
"CP0?..."
Dylan looked at these weird guys.
Judging from the auras exuding from their bodies, their strength is very ordinary.
At most, it is at the mid-range level of the Four Emperors group.
"Oh? Do you know me? It seems that you do know some secret information, then..." The leader CP0 pointed at Tom: "We have reason to suspect that the disappearance of CP5 is related to you, and what is your purpose in being close to this guilty sinner?"
Dylan took out his cigarette, lit it, exhaled a puff of smoke, and looked at them: "I don't know about CP5, but this guy..."
Dylan pondered for a moment and then said to CP0: "You call the Five Elders and I will explain to them."
"You have no right to talk directly to the Five Elders," the leader CP0 said without emotion.
"Really?" Dylan chuckled, "You lackeys really have no vision."
Clang!
The crimson sword flashed, and the CP0 member standing on the left flew out before he could react.
A bloodline spread on his chest.
"Marine! Are you ready..."
"Shut up! You maggot in the sewer! If it weren't for the peace of the sea, I could go out to sea and become a pirate at any time. I could even join Kaido or Linlin if I wanted to."
"You rotten sweet potatoes and rotten eggs have no ability to stop me, and you have no right to talk to me like this."
Even though Shura had returned to his sheath, the aura revealed just now made everyone present breathless.
"My patience is limited. If the Five Elders are unwilling to talk, then I will return to G5. What I want to do after that is not up to you!"
The leader, CP0, was silent for a while, then took out his Den Den Mushi, dialed the number, and briefly stated what happened.
"Adams Dylan. Why did you attack CP0? You should know that they are directly under the highest authority of the World Government. This is tantamount to going to war against the government."
The appearance of the Den Den Mushi changed into a blond and red-faced man, one of the Five Elders.
"Some things are beyond their control," Dylan looked at the Den Den Mushi and pondered for a moment. "Of course, I have no intention of rebelling against the government. I believe you have already investigated this. My achievements in East Blue for more than ten years are enough to prove this. Everything."
"Yes, this is why we are willing to talk to you. We believe that you are loyal to the World Government and are willing to contribute to the peace of the sea."
Dylan sneered inwardly but showed no sign of it: "In that case, let's get straight to the point about 'Pluton.' It shouldn't be in Water 7. I believe CP has already investigated it. As for Tom, he is in Marine custody. That's better than killing him or pushing him to the opposite side, don't you agree?"
The Den Den Mushi was silent for a moment, seeming to agree with Dylan's point of view.
"What you say makes sense, but the World Government cannot just give up on the clues about 'Pluton.'"
"It's really embarrassing..." Dylan dropped his cigarette butt and looked at the Den Den Mushi. "Then, how about I exchange it for another piece of information? About the Devil Fruit that the World Government has been pursuing for 800 years?"
The Den Den Mushi's eyes, which had been squinted, suddenly opened wide: "What do you know!?"
Dylan shook his head: "I know very little. I have neither been to Raftel nor Ohara. I am not interested in past history. I am only pursuing the future. Haven't you already confirmed some things repeatedly? What? You can't trust your own judgment or CP's intelligence capabilities?"
"Is that so? We have indeed confirmed your past, but the fact that you can say such things and know about that fruit is enough to prove that you are not an ordinary person."
"Don't worry about it, Five Elders. We are not enemies. Besides, there are many people in this world who know the truth. The crew who followed Roger to Raftel, some guys from Rocks, and guys like Doflamingo, right?"
Dylan's words once again silenced the Five Elders, while the CP0 agent holding the Den Den Mushi was trembling all over.
Knowing this kind of secret related to the nature of the world was not a lucky thing for him.
"That's right. Compared to Roger's crew, what does it matter if a man like you knows the 'truth'? I believe you will still be willing to protect the peace of the sea. So... where did the fruit go?"
"Taken away by 'Red-Haired' Shanks."
"It's him!?"
The other end of the call was startled, and then there seemed to be some argument on the other end of the line.
The Five Elders on the call said to Dylan: "Adams Dylan, you will be responsible for taking care of Tom. If you have definite information about the fruit, remember to inform us."
"How should I notify you?" Dylan looked at CP0, whose hands were already shaking. "Tell CP0?"
"No, you have to contact us directly." The voice of the blond Five Elders came through: "CP0 will give you a special Den Den Mushi that can communicate with us directly."
"Is that so? It's an incredible privilege. By the way, in addition to 'that fruit', I also have some ideas for the three major weapons, but I don't have enough manpower. How about it? Is it possible to use CP0's help when necessary?"
The CP0 agent bent down, holding the Den Den Mushi. Hearing Dylan's request, the masked agent raised his head. Although his face was hidden, Dylan could clearly sense his anger.
"Yes, but you can only share intelligence through the CP organization. You have no right to mobilize CP members."
After the call ended, Dylan looked at the CP0 leader.
The CP0 agent twitched his mouth, then took out two Den Den Mushi from his arms, one blue and one greenish-gray.
"The blue Den Den Mushi is directly connected to the Five Elders, and the gray one is directly connected to me." CP0 was silent for a moment: "You..."
"Do you want to be promoted?" Dylan asked, looking at the CP0 agent.
"???"
"I know some interesting things. If you submit them as an investigation report, you'll definitely be promoted. Although the Five Elders say I can't transfer you, are you willing to give it a try personally?"
The CP0 agent's expression changed under the mask. This guy knew so many secrets that even he didn't know. Maybe...
Dylan put away the Den Den Mushi and said with a smile: "I know your intelligence network and financial resources are strong. Help me find a few Devil Fruits. I have an approximate location. After I find them, I'll give you information for your promotion."
"What kind of fruit? Information refers to..."
After Dylan whispered a few words in the CP0 agent's ear, his eyes widened instantly.
Ignoring his shocked expression, Dylan laughed and turned towards Tom: "Let's go, your crime has been cleared. From now on, you'll be the boatman of my G5 branch."
Dylan had not avoided Tom during his conversation with the Five Elders. Tom was not only shocked but also amazed by Dylan's conversation with the world's highest power.
Back then, when Roger was his age, he not only lacked such strength but also such knowledge and influence.
"Then please, Rear Admiral, take care of me!" Tom laughed, the weight that had been on his heart for years lifted.
"Iceburg, I leave the continuation of the sea train construction to you."
Tom glanced back at Iceburg, not saying much else, aware that CP0 was still present.
"Don't worry, old civet cat!" Flam shouted, "We'll make Water 7 the best shipbuilding center in the world."
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