"The choice is up to you."
Ross stood there calmly, without even lifting his eyelids, and said faintly: "I want to remind you that you are no longer CP9 under the government, but fugitives pursued by the government."
"On the other hand, you should all be very clear about the information about me and the Ghost Hand Pirates. My purpose has never changed, that is … hunting pirates."
Hearing Ross's words, Kaku and Jabra and others fell silent.
Indeed.
They are no longer CP9 under the government, but fugitives pursued by the government. Strictly speaking, there is no difference between their status and Ross's.
As for the second point mentioned by Ross … They are naturally clear about the information of Ross and the Ghost Hand Pirates. The Ghost Hand Pirates have never looted civilians. They are just constantly hunting various pirates along the way. As for the Marines they killed, it was also a counterattack against the pursuit.
If Ross is the kind of pirate who loots civilians and does evil in the sea, then there is no possibility for them to accept him at all. But the fact is that Ross's behavior is, to some extent, not fundamentally different from theirs.
"It's not our Captain who caused you to fall into this situation. I think you know better than us who that person is, hehe …"
Laffitte's figure appeared silently.
Ross does not intend to use words to subdue CP9, that is impossible to do. At most, he will make CP9's heart shake a little, and Laffitte's mission is to gradually pull them into the abyss when CP9's heart is shaken.
"Spandam …"
"That bastard, sooner or later, I will make him pay."
Under Laffitte's psychological guidance, CP9 showed anger on their faces, but the anger was not directed at Ross, but at Spandam, who threw the pot to them and added vinegar to the story.
Greedy for life and afraid of death, hiding on the ship and not coming down, letting Marines protect him, he turned around and fled after the mission failed. He did not intend to save them at all and he put all the blame on them.
"Ho ho ho, but if you deal with him, it is equivalent to completely going against the World Government." Laffitte's voice seems to have some kind of magic, making the will of the shaken CP9 gradually disintegrate their beliefs.
But.
Not everyone was gradually guided by Laffitte.
There was one person who had his head slightly lowered from the beginning to the end. Regardless of whether it was Laffitte's words or Kaku and the others who were gradually being led to react, he did not reveal any other expression.
Rob and Lucci.
"Weakness is a sin. This is your point of view, right?"
Ross said lightly, Lucci's will is stronger than he expected. Even now, it seems that he has not wavered, otherwise, he would have been affected by Laffitte.
If Lucci influenced Kaku and the others at this time, it was likely to cause Laffitte's guidance to fail, leading to an irreversible situation.
"However, an incomparably weak person has become your commanding officer, controlling your fate. Isn't that a very sad thing?"
Laffitte is constantly guiding Kaku, Jabra, and others, while Ross continues to talk to Lucci, using what he knows to shake Lucci's heart.
Compared with other CP9 members, Lucci is more than one level higher in terms of potential and means. In the original work, he was defeated by Luffy and was chased by the government, but he was able to turn over and become the chief of CP0, and he was able to fight with Sabo who ate Flame-Flame Fruit.
With such strength and potential, even if he becomes an official crew member of the Ghost Hand Pirates, Ross will recognize him.
"I won't interfere with their choice."
Lucci was silent for a moment and suddenly said calmly.
He knows what Ross is trying to do and what Laffitte is doing. It can't change him or affect him. He is still Rob Lucci, the strongest member of CP9 in 800 years. He will not surrender to pirates and he will not do anything for pirates.
But, he will not change the choice of Kaku and others.
"I am, Rob Lucci."
"Weakness is a sin … If one day you can be stronger than the government, then you are justice … But at least for now, you are not."
"I can be loyal to justice, but I will not be loyal to the enemy."
Lucci calmly narrated. When he said this, his mind moved and his whole body suddenly swelled, and he entered the leopard form with some difficulty. "You are the only truly qualified enemy I have ever met."
"…"
Ross looked at Lucci, and there was a slight fluctuation in his eyes. He said with some regret and some disappointment: "If you had met me a year earlier, it would have been a very suspenseful battle."
"Really? That's a pity. "
A smile appeared on Lucci's face, and he slammed into Ross.
Boom!
Lucci's body stopped abruptly and solidified there, and Ross's fist was against his chest.
"Lucci!"
Kaku, Jabra, and the others exclaimed in unison. Some of them were shocked, and some were puzzled.
Lucci's body quickly recovered from the leopard form and fell to the side. There were no more scars on his body, but his internal organs had already been crushed.
"This is really …"
Laffitte shook his head. Fortunately, he had almost completed the guidance and initial hypnosis, and Lucci took the initiative to make a choice. Otherwise, he might have failed.
Even so, he had to continue to use his means. Although Kaku and others were affected, there were also bigger flaws in their hearts, and he found an opportunity to invade them.
On the other side.
Ross slowly retracted his hand and shook his head.
At the same time, a familiar voice sounded in his ear.
"CP9's strongest member in 800 years, Rob Lucci, has completed the hunt, received a reward, 100 Talent Proficiency Points, 1 Free Talent Point."
Looking at Lucci's body, Ross muttered to himself. "Whether you are alive or dead, you are valuable. You are indeed a qualified opponent. Unfortunately, you met me too late."
Lucci's death added hatred to Kaku and others' hearts, but this hatred was not directed at Ross, but at Spandam, even without Laffitte's guidance.
When Ross first defeated them, he did not kill Lucci.
That was a fair and square defeat.
… …
After a while.
"So, Ghost Hand Pirates, welcome to join us."
Laffitte completed the final guidance and smiled at Kaku and others. What was needed next was a long period of brainwashing and deep hypnosis, which happened to be synchronized with Law's healing of Kaku and others, to increase their loyalty to the maximum.
Kaku and others didn't speak. Although they decided to join the Ghost Hand Pirates, Lucci's death made all of them feel depressed.
Soon.
Kaku and others returned to the Ghost Shadow Ship with Ross. Law was responsible for healing their injuries, while Laffitte carried out deeper brainwashing and hypnosis.
A month later, the Ghost Shadow Ship returned to the Grand Line with Kaku and others and placed them on a large island and issued Den Den Mushi for contact.
Ghost Hand Intelligence Organization began to work.
At the same time, the World Government changed the bounty amount of the Ghost Hand Pirates, Robin's bounty was changed to 80 million Berries and Laffitte's bounty became 120 million Berries.
As for Ross's bounty, it was raised to …
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