Chapter 2 You Are Indeed A Professional When It Comes To Being An Undercover Agent

"More money?"

Stussy's eyes widened slightly.

"That's right."

Carlos spread his hands.

"You know the Beasts Pirates better than I do. For such a dangerous mission, I need some tangible benefits, don't you think?"

Stussy nodded thoughtfully, then said:

"Alright, I'll appoint you as a squad leader in CP0."

"You'll have access to information with a confidentiality level below S-level, and you'll also have the authority to recruit subordinates."

"If you want, I can even send Rob Lucci to assist you in Wanokuni."

"Sounds good, but the fewer people involved, the better."

Carlos knew the situation well.

In the future, Lucci would disguise himself as a shipyard worker in Water 7, trying to obtain the Pluton blueprints from Iceburg.

But from Carlos's years of undercover experience, there was only one verdict:

It was amateurish.

Not to mention that nearly all of CP9 was mobilized for that mission, and even after five years, they still hadn't completed it.

Besides, the scar on Lucci's back matched the World Government's flag—practically advertising his undercover status.

"When it comes to this kind of operation, less is more. One extra person just increases the danger. I prefer to work alone."

"Kaido has big ambitions. I've heard he's been recruiting heavily and expanding his territory like crazy. They must need a lot of manpower right now."

"You could take advantage of that…"

Carlos shook his head and interrupted.

"You're oversimplifying. The Beasts Pirates aren't just any pirate crew, and Kaido isn't an easy mark."

"Of course, it wouldn't work for someone like me to simply rush in and try to join them."

"What are you suggesting then…?"

"The first step is to become a pirate myself. I need to get on the Marines' bounty list, and the higher the bounty, the better."

Stussy was stunned, tapping her white fingers on the table. After thinking for a while, she nodded:

"That's a good idea, but I must remind you—fewer people knowing about this, the better to avoid exposing your identity."

"Your file will be classified as an S-class secret. Apart from me, only the top commander of CP0 and the Five Elders can access it. Even the Marine Admiral won't have the right to know."

"If you push things too far and end up facing a Marine siege, I can only hope to see you in Impel Down."

Carlos wasn't concerned.

"If we're going to do this, it has to be convincing."

"Getting cornered would make it more believable, don't you think?"

Stussy gave him an approving look.

"Already getting into character? You really are a professional. It seems I've chosen the right person."

Carlos continued:

"Let's not get off track."

"To be honest, staying in CP9 has its perks. I wouldn't take on such a risky mission without adequate compensation."

"This is the kind of mission where one misstep could mean death. Don't you think you should sweeten the deal a bit?"

Stussy rubbed her forehead, clearly frustrated but understanding that Carlos was the best candidate for the job.

"Fine, what do you want?"

"Anything will do—Devil Fruits, a legendary sword, you name it. You must have something like that, right?"

Stussy rolled her eyes.

"Don't even think about it. There are only twelve Supreme Grade swords in the world. Let's not even discuss whether one is available. Even if it were, you wouldn't be able to defend a sword of that caliber."

"As for Devil Fruits, we do have a few Paramecia types in CP0, but you've already eaten one. Are you really not afraid of dying from eating another?"

"How about this? I'll give you a luxury estate on Island No. 1 of the Sabaody Archipelago."

"I don't have a wife or kids, and I'm out on missions all year round. I'd only get to enjoy it after I retire."

"I need something more practical. Let's say the estate and 500 million beli."

…

After some negotiation, Carlos left the World Government office building, satisfied.

Touching the deed to the estate and the check for 500 million beli in his pocket, he couldn't help but sigh:

"CP0 is unimaginably wealthy. I wonder how many people's assets they've seized."

This mission was unlike any other.

Although Carlos had great confidence in his acting skills and psychological resilience, it never hurt to be extra prepared.

"System, open the panel."

Carlos mentally commanded, and a transparent status panel appeared before him.

[Host]: Carlos

[Age]: 27

[Abilities]:

Armament Haki (Excellent Level)

Swordsmanship (Grandmaster Level)

Observation Haki (Grandmaster Level)

Marine Six Styles (Control Level)

Life Return (Proficient Level)

[Skills]:

Deep Behind Enemy Lines

Shark Bullet Technique

[Identity]: World Government (CP0)

Over the past few years, he had consistently earned rewards from the system through his undercover work.

Not only had he mastered the Marine Six Styles and reached the Grandmaster level in swordsmanship, but he had also learned two-color Haki, upgrading Armament Haki from basic to proficient, to control, to Grandmaster, and now, to excellence.

Carlos speculated that his Armament Haki was on par with Katakuri's.

He had also gained two very useful skills.

One allowed him to summon a large eagle named "Hua Luo," which could help him quickly enter or exit battlefields.

The other skill came from the world of Naruto. By consuming physical energy, he could instantly create shark-shaped water bombs to attack enemies. The special feature was that these bombs could absorb the energy of the opponent's attacks, making them larger and more powerful.

Thinking of this, Carlos opened the system's inventory and checked the items inside.

[Sleep Black Tea]: Drink one cup to sleep for ten hours.

[Veritaserum]: Use on an unconscious target to make them reveal all their secrets.

[Extremely Realistic Disguise Mask]: Changes appearance, form, and voice to mimic the target for twelve hours.

Carlos thought for a moment, looking into the distance.

"Heading to the auction next? Maybe I can find something useful there."

The Sabaody Archipelago was the gateway to the New World. With Marines, pirates, merchants, and bounty hunters all gathered there, it was a chaotic, lawless place.

Not only was it heavily guarded year-round, but it was also close to Marine Headquarters—less than half a day's journey away.

Perhaps to serve the Celestial Dragons, or perhaps driven by greed, a series of shady activities like smuggling, slave trading, and black market dealings had sprung up there.

At the auction houses in Sabaody, if you had the money, you could buy anything—even Devil Fruits.

Thinking of this, a smile crept across Carlos's face.

"It's time to stir things up."

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