Chapter 178: Kalifa Is My Woman! (2/2)

"It's the first time I've had a direct conversation with you like this, Rifan."

"Recently, you are the man of the hour in the sea."

The steady voice of the blond elders replaced the restless voice that belonged to Spandine.

"This voice, and the conversation just now."

"You're not really one of the Five Elders, are you?"

Rifan raised his eyebrows and ask in surprise.

He didn't expect that he would have the opportunity to have a direct conversation with one of the Five Elders.

At this time, he suddenly felt a little lucky~

Fortunately, Spandam is dead, and cp9 can be regarded as disbanded.

In this way, the news that Franky has the Ancient Weapon Pluton blueprint on him may reach the ears of the Five Elders.

As such, the Five Elders would certainly not make him a Shichibukai.

Next to Rifan, Gion and Kalifa looked at each other.

After learning that one of the Five Elders answered the call.

Both of them inevitably felt a little more serious in their hearts.

Equally serious, there are the audience who have been staring at Rifan's live broadcast room.

[Five Elders, isn't that the person who stands at the pinnacle of World Government rights? This is a person with more rights than Sengoku!]

[Damn, Brother Rifan is awesome, he was able to talk to 'Five Elders'!]

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"I'm one of the Five Elders, St. Shepherd Ju Peter! Tell me why you're so obsessed with keeping that female agent."

"It didn't take long for her to become your partner."

"What drives you to want to keep her so much that you're willing to exchange even the Shichibukai position for her?" asked the blond elder.

"It's very simple. I am very possessive of my possessions."

"Kalifa is already my woman, I have no intention of sending my woman out."

Rifan smiled at Kalifa, and then gave his answer to Kalifa's astonished eyes.

Kalifa is naturally not his woman, but Rifan feels that this is a good enough argument to deal with the Five Elders.

"Women! There is no shortage of women in this sea. You shouldn't be obsessed with a woman like Kalifa, Rifan."

"There are indeed many women in the sea, but there is only one Kalifa. Besides, if I can't even protect my own woman, won't I lose my prestige as a man?"

"So that's how it is, all because of women and your own dignity."

"That's right! If Kalifa is handed over, how can I have dignity in front of my other women in the future?"

Rifan paused, then continued:

"Esteemed Elder, your World Government wouldn't take a woman away from me, would they?"

"I helped you eliminate Shiki."

"This should hold significant value for you."

"So why not give me Kalifa alongside granting me the Shichibukai position?"

Rifan's words made blonde elder silent for a while.

After thinking for a moment, he nodded and said:

"You're right, a cp9 agent is nothing."

"We promise you that we will give her to you."

"I hope you remember when the Marine and World Government need you."

"I hope you can perform your duties well."

Hearing this, a smile appeared on Rifan's face immediately.

He understood that as soon as these words came out, Kalifa's stay on the Black Pearl was considered to be recognized by these old guys.

"Relax, since I have decided to become a Shichibukai."

"Naturally, I will cherish my Shichibukai position~"

"Fulfilling Shichibukai duties or something is also in my plan."

"But in order to become a Shichibukai, I have to find a current Shichibukai who is unlucky as my stepping stone."

"If you, esteemed elder, have nothing else to add, then I'll end the call first."

Rifan laughed.

"Before you hang up the call, first, I want to know, which Shichibukai are you going to attack?"

"What? Are the Five Elders still planning to interfere with which Shichibukai I target?"

"Rifan, we hope you can target the 'Knight of the Sea' Jinbei or 'Empress' Hancock."

"These two? It seems that the World Government doesn't trust these two."

After thinking for a while, Rifan probably understood what the Five Elders was thinking.

For the World Government, a good Shichibukai is not just about being powerful.

It should be reflected in obedience and docile.

As for the Empress Hancock, I am afraid that she have the lowest obedience of all Shichibukai.

Even Mihawk, may be more obedient than the Empress Hancock.

As for Jinbei, perhaps at other times, he would be more obedient to the words of the World Government and Marine.

But in the war against the Whitebeard Pirates, he is probably the most difficult one to obey.

The Five Elders wanted to exclude one of these two, and Rifan could understand.

"Elder, must it be these two?"

"Why, have you already set your sights on someone else?"

"It can be said that I originally planned to replace Gecko Moria as Shichibukai, after all, he does not seem to be far away from my current position."

"Is it Gecko Moria...It is also possible. In this case, you can choose one among Moria, Jinbei and Hancock. We look forward to your performance, Rifan."

After the blonde elder finished speaking, he hung up the call directly.

"Esteemed Elder, you just let Rifan go like this?"

Spandine's eyes widened, looking in disbelief at the blond Elder who stuffed the den-den mushi into his hands.

"It's just a cp9 agent. If Rifan can perform his Shichibukai duties properly, that woman can be given to him."

"A man who can be influenced by beauty is much more convenient to control."

"In the future, we can use woman to control this man."

The blond elder turned around and looked at the other four Elders.

The four Elders nodded upon hearing this.

For them, Rifan's obsession with woman is not only not a problem.

On the contrary, it is what those in power like to see.

In this way, they can even send some female spies to Rifan's side for spying in the future.

Even, Rifan can be controlled through women!

"It seems that the rumours are true, Rifan really has a soft spot for beautiful women."

"The Marine woman named Hina, whom he let go at that time, and Gion, whom he keeps as a hostage, it should be due to this characteristic of Rifan."

"He kept Robin with him, presumably because of her beauty."

The long bearded Elder (Marcus Mars) spoke.

"Let's wait for the news from Rifan."

"If he can defeat the other Shichibukai, let him participate in the upcoming war with the Whitebeard Pirates."

"Wait until then, before we re-evaluate that man..."

The bald, curly bearded Elder (Topman Warcury) said in a deep voice.

On the side, Spandine swallowed.

He never thought that things would develop like this.

In a blink of an eye, the Five Elders seem to have recognized the position of Rifan's as a Shichibukai.

Now for Rifan, the only thing left is for the original Shichibukai to give up his position or die under his hand.

He never knew why the Five Elders indulged Rifan so much.

And not just because Rifan's power might give them a huge advantage in the fight against the Whitebeard Pirates.

Also, because Vegapunk already has a plan to use Rifan's blood factor to make a Seraph version of the Pacifist.

"Spandine, there is no need for you to stay here, you can leave now."

Suddenly, the majestic voice of the bald Elder (St. Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro) holding the sword reached Spandine's ears.

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[Rifan, the loyalty attribute of your 'Secretary' Kalifa has increased, please check it yourself. ]

'Huh!? Loyalty has reached 83 points?! Is this okay too?'

After hanging up the call, Rifan looked at Kalifa in surprise.

Although Kalifa's loyalty has only increased by 3 points.

But it has changed the evaluation of loyalty from "close friends" to "intimate".

In this way, the possibility of Kalifa leaving and defecting is even lower.

If it is replaced by Nami, Robin and other destiny crew, Kalifa now has the conditions to open the final invitation.

'Looks like the earlier conversations with Spandine and the Five Elders helped a bit. '

Rifan looked at Kalifa, the corners of his mouth curled up slightly.

"Captain Rifan, that's a sexual harassment!"

Kalifa pushed her glasses and spoke suddenly.

"Eh? When did I harass you again?"

"The look in your eyes makes me think you're harassing me."

"Is it?"

"It's not just the look in your eyes, the fact that you told the Five Elders that I'm your woman is also harassment!"

"Hehe, isn't that the truth?" Rifan smiled, reaching out to Kalifa's waist while glancing at Gion.

Kalifa noticed Rifan's gaze and immediately understood his thoughts. Now that the relationship between husband and wife has been highlighted to the Five Elders, it can't be ignored in Gion's presence. Otherwise, if Gion were to report back to the Five Elders that there's nothing between her and Rifan, it could not only affect Rifan's Shichibukai position but also potentially label Kalifa as a wanted person. With these thoughts, Kalifa sighed internally while letting Rifan's hands roam around her waist.

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