One Piece: I'm Destined to Be the Son-in-Law King!-Chapter 225: I’m Waiting For You, CP0!

The night was far gone.

Inside a hotel room meant for two, the air felt still.

Roya rubbed his hair with a fluffy towel, drying off after a long day. The training inside his inner world, coupled with his daily tasks, had left him tired, but the hot shower revived him.

Instead of going to sleep, Roya picked up a thick book about geography and sat by the window. Yamato's sprawled on the bed like she was trying to hug all the pillows at once , he noticed from the corner of his eye. She was sleeping so soundly, devoid of any grace.

"Sigh," he breathed quietly.

It wasn't even half-past twelve yet.

He only needed a few hours of sleep to be at his best, and the night was a perfect time for reading.

"Hoo～Hoo-hoo-hoo～～"

A bird called outside, sounding like an owl.

Roya paid it no mind and flipped open his book.

It described Alabasta, their next destination, in great detail. The desert's unique weather meant there were many things they needed to watch out for.

"Hoo～Hoo-hoo-hoo～～"

The owl seemed determined to find a friend, hooting relentlessly.

"Hoo-hoo-hoo～～"

"Hoo～Hoo-hoo-hoo～～"

The hooting went on for a solid half-hour. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

I can't shake this infernal hooting from my head! The sound annoyed him, much like a pet during mating season.

Roya slammed the book shut, a vein throbbing on his forehead.

If he weren't in the middle of a town, he would have hauled out a cannon and blasted the annoying owl to smithereens!

"Huh!"

Roya had one foot on the windowsill, ready to find the noisy bird, but his expression suddenly changed.

"Hoo-hoo～Hoo～Hoo～Hoo～"

There were several owls calling, and the first owl's hoot was off. He listened closely, noticing subtle differences between the calls.

"I see."

A grin spread across Roya's face, and he vanished from the window in an instant.

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Behind a chimney on a rooftop, not far from the hotel.

Fukurou covered his mouth, trying to stay silent. Several owls surrounded him, tilting their heads and staring with blank, confused eyes.

"Hoo?"

"Shh!"

Fukurou tried to shush them, wanting them to fly away, but they weren't afraid. They reached out tentatively with their claws, as if testing him.

"Yo!"

A voice greeted him from behind.

Fukurou turned slowly, seeing black hair looming over him from the chimney. His heart sank.

Chapa-pa, I've been caught!

"Shave!"

Without hesitation, Fukurou used "Shave" to escape, but the black hair appeared right in front of him the moment he reappeared.

"So fast!"

Fukurou was shocked. Even among the CP9, he was a master of "Shave," but the black hair was even faster!

Roya stood before Fukurou, smiling. "You're an agent of CP9, right?"

"Chapa-pa, I'm the man with the tightest lips in the world! No matter what you ask, I won't tell you!"

Fukurou took a step back, his eyes darting around, searching for an escape. Even if he couldn't shake off the Black Hair, he had to try to lead him away from the hotel.

Roya chuckled.

"Then, who are you?"

"I'm Fukurou of CP9."

Fukurou answered without thinking, then realized his mistake.

Damn it, I let it slip!

"Chapa-pa, I meant to tell you that!"

"Oh, well, thanks then."

Roya almost laughed. The guy's stubborn act was amusing.

"What's your operation plan?"

"You think I'd tell you that?!"

"Oh, so you don't know?"

"Of course I know! The plan is for me to lure you out, and then Jabura will kidnap the girl. Ah, I let it slip!"

Fukurou covered his mouth, looking furious. "Damn it, how dare you trick me! I'm really angry now!"

"No, I didn't trick you. You said it yourself."

Roya waved his hands, unable to resist retorting.

"Where's your boss?"

"At the Wrench Tavern on the south side."

Fukurou pointed south.

Wait, did he let it slip again?

"Chapa-pa! You've completely infuriated me!"

Fukurou clenched his fist, rage burning in his eyes. "I'll show you my killing fist technique, a super-heavy punch fired at Finger Gun speed!"

"Alright, come on."

Roya stood with his hands behind his back, waiting calmly.

"Beast Strict Owl Heavy Blow!"

"Iron Body!"

"Bang!" Fukurou's fist slammed into Roya's chest, but Roya didn't even flinch.

"Is that it?"

"Impossible!"

Fukurou's eyes widened, unable to believe that his full-force punch had no effect on the Black Hair. Even steel would bend from his strike!

Just how strong is this guy's Dao Force?!

"Had enough playing around?"

Roya moved to Fukurou's side.

"Let's go. We're going to see your boss. Your CP9 officer, Spandam, that scum, right?"

"I won't tell you it's him!"

Fukurou tried his best to remain stubborn.

Roya chuckled and placed his hand on the back of Fukurou's neck.

"Ready?"

"For what?"

"Shave!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

The air above the rooftops exploded in rapid succession!

The two turned into a twisting blur of light, crossing half the town in a blink, arriving near the Wrench Tavern.

Only then did Fukurou react, a look of utter shock on his face. Was that really how fast "Shave" could be?!

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Inside the tavern, Spandam sat at the bar, drinking. He heard the door open behind him and quickly turned around, a look of joy on his face as he saw Fukurou.

But when he saw Roya walking out from behind Fukurou, the joy turned to horror, and he slid off his stool.

"Clang!"

Wine spilled all over him.

Roya walked up to Spandam, grabbed an oil lamp from the bar, and gave him a cold smile. "Spandam, if I set you on fire right now, what do you think will happen?"

"..."

Spandam swallowed hard.

He was covered in wine, and if he caught fire, he would become a human torch, dying in agony.

And he knew that the Black Hair was a madman who dared to confront even Marshal Sengoku. Even if he was a CP9 officer, the man wouldn't show any mercy.

Roya sat down and crossed his legs.

"Who's in charge of this mission?"

"It's... it's the CP0 Captain!"

Seeing Roya's icy gaze, Spandam quickly confessed.

Roya sneered, unsurprised.

The one who ordered Uta's kidnapping was most likely one of the Five Elders. Considering Roya's power, CP9 wasn't enough, especially after he had killed three CP0 agents before.

The CP0 Captain was rumored to have a combat power rivaling an Admiral.

"Contact that guy."

"Huh?"

Spandam was stunned, then quickly pulled out a Den Den Mushi.

"Bru-bru-bru～～"

"Kacha."

"Damn it, calling me so late, don't tell me it's bad news!"

"This is Black Hair."

The other side of the Den Den Mushi went silent.

Roya held the Den Den Mushi, his gaze cold.

"Listen carefully. Uta is my person. If you want to take her, you'll have to kill me first."

"I'll be waiting for you in Alabasta!"

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