Just as Adams Dillon was finishing explaining his plan for unifying Water 7 to Iceburg and was about to leave, three figures rapidly approached Scrap Island.
Three tall figures wearing strange masks appeared on the edge of Scrap Island.
"Vice Admiral Adams Dillon... We represent the highest authority of the World Government and have questions for you."
"CP0 huh..."
Adams Dillon looked at the strange figures.
Judging by the aura emanating from them, their strength was average.
At most, they were at the level of mid-tier fighters in a Yonko crew.
"Oh? You recognize us? It seems you do know some secret information. Then..." The leader of CP0 pointed at Tom: "We have reason to suspect that your involvement in the disappearance of CP5, and what is your purpose in approaching this guilty person who is bearing a crime?"
Adams Dillon took out a cigarette, lit it, and exhaled a puff of smoke, looking at CP0: "I don't know about the CP5 matter, but this guy..."
Adams Dillon pondered for a moment, then said to CP0: "Call the Five Elders, I'll explain it to them."
"You have no right to speak directly to the Five Elders." The leader of CP0 said without emotion.
"Is that so?" Adams Dillon chuckled: "You lackeys really have no vision."
Chi!
A crimson blade flashed past, and the CP0 member standing on the left hadn't even reacted before his whole body flew out.
A bloodstain spread across his chest.
"Marines! Are you planning to..."
"Shut up! You maggot in the gutter! If it wasn't for the peace of the sea, I could go out to sea to be a pirate at any time. Or even if I wanted to, I could join Kaido or Linlin at any time."
"You third-rate trash aren't capable of stopping me, and you're not qualified to talk to me like that."
Even though Shura had already returned to its sheath, just the aura it had revealed a moment ago was enough to make everyone present unable to breathe.
"My patience is limited. If the Five Elders are unwilling to talk, then I'll go back to G-5. What I do after that will be out of your control!"
The leader of CP0 was silent for a moment, then took out a Transponder Snail, dialed a number, and briefly described what had happened.
"Adams Dillon. Why attack CP0? You should know that they are directly under the highest authority of the World Government. This is tantamount to declaring war on the government."
The appearance of the Transponder Snail had transformed into a blonde, red-faced man, one of the Five Elders.
"Some things are not up to them," Adams Dillon looked at the Transponder Snail and pondered for a moment: "Of course I have no intention of rebelling against the government. I believe you have already investigated this. My contributions in the East Blue for more than ten years are enough to prove this."
"Indeed, that is why we are willing to talk to you. We believe that you are loyal to the World Government and willing to contribute to the peace of the sea."
Adams Dillon sneered in his heart, but didn't show anything on his face: "Since that's the case, let's get straight to the point. The Pluton Blueprints are not in Water 7. CP should have already investigated this. As for Tom, it's better to have him in the hands of the Naval Force than to kill him or push him completely to the opposite side. I believe you agree with this point as well."
The Transponder Snail was silent, seemingly agreeing with Adams Dillon's view.
"What you said makes sense, but the World Government cannot give up the Pluton lead."
"That's difficult..." Adams Dillon dropped his cigarette butt and looked at the Transponder Snail:
"Then, I'll exchange it for another piece of information, how about that? About a Devil Fruit that the World Government has been searching for for 800 years?"
The Transponder Snail, whose eyes were originally narrowed, suddenly opened them wide: "What do you know!?"
Adams Dillon shook his head: "I know very little. I have neither been to Laugh Tale nor Ohara. I am not interested in the past history. I only pursue the future. Haven't you repeatedly confirmed some things? What? Can't you believe your own judgment or the intelligence capabilities of CP?"
"Is that so? We have indeed confirmed your past, but being able to say such words and know about that fruit is enough to prove that you are not an ordinary person."
"There's no need to dwell on this, Five Elders. We are not enemies. Moreover, there are many people in this world who know the truth: the crew members who went to Laugh Tale with Roger, some guys in Rocks, and guys like Doflamingo, right?"
Adams Dillon's words once again silenced the Five Elders, while CP0, who was holding the Transponder Snail, was trembling.
Knowing such a secret about the essence of the world... was not a lucky thing for him.
"That's right. Compared to Roger's crew members, 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. Then... where did that fruit go?"
"It was taken by 'Red Hair' Shanks."
"It was him!?"
There was a startle on the other side of the Transponder Snail, and then there seemed to be some problem. There was a slight dispute on the other side of the Transponder Snail.
The Five Elders speaking to Dillon said: "Adams Dillon, Tom will be under your care. If there is definite news about that fruit, remember to notify us."
"How to notify?" Adams Dillon looked at CP0, whose hands were already shaking: "Tell CP0?"
"No, contact us directly." The voice of the blonde Five Elders came: "CP0 will give you a special Transponder Snail that can communicate directly with us."
"Is that so? That's quite a right. 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 making it possible for CP0 to cooperate with me when necessary?"
CP0 bent over and held the Transponder Snail. Hearing Adams Dillon's words, CP0, wearing a mask, raised his head. Although his appearance couldn't be seen, Adams Dillon could clearly feel his anger.
"Yes, but you can only share intelligence through the CP organization. You have no right to transfer CP members."
After the Transponder Snail went dark, Adams Dillon looked at the leader of CP0.
CP0 twitched his lips, then took out two Transponder Snails from his pocket, one azure blue and the other gray.
"The blue Transponder Snail is directly connected to the Five Elders. The gray one is... directly connected to me." CP0 was silent for a moment: "You..."
"Do you want a promotion?" Adams Dillon looked at CP0.
"???"
"I know some interesting things. If you submit them as an investigation report, you will definitely be promoted. How about it? Although the Five Elders said that I have no right to transfer you, are you personally willing to try?"
The CP0 under the mask's expression changed.
This guy was able to talk to the Five Elders about so many secrets that even he didn't know. Perhaps...
Adams Dillon put away the Transponder Snails and said with a smile: "I know that your intelligence network and financial resources are very strong. Help me find a few Devil Fruits. I have a rough location. After you find them, I'll give you the intelligence for your promotion."
"What kind of Devil Fruits...? And the information is..."
Adams Dillon leaned over to CP0's ear and said a few words. CP0's eyes widened instantly.
Ignoring his shocked expression, Adams Dillon laughed loudly, turned around, and walked towards Tom: "Let's go, your crimes have been cleared. From now on, you are my G-5 Branch's shipwright."
Adams Dillon didn't avoid Tom when he was talking to the Five Elders. Tom was shocked by Adams Dillon's conversation with the highest authority in the world.
When Roger was his age, not only did he not have such strength, but he also didn't have such knowledge and power.
"Then please take care of the Supeerrrr! me, Vice Admiral!" Tom laughed, and the haze that had been pressing on his heart for many years was swept away.
"Iceburg, I'll leave the subsequent construction of the Sea Train to you."
Tom looked back at Iceburg, but didn't say anything else. After all... CP0 was still here.
"Don't worry, tanuki old man!"
Franky shouted: "We will definitely make Water 7 the best shipbuilding center in the world."