If it were Doctor Strange level, the stamina consumption might be enormous.
But now that he had acquired this ability, there was no point in overthinking it.
That could be considered later.
For now, it was more important to gather intel about Momousagi.
With that thought, Vir picked up the lie detector that Blueno had just taken out and slammed it down next to his head with a loud *thud*.
“If this thing beeps, your head rolls.”
Vir spoke indifferently.
But Blueno didn’t react at all. He simply turned his head away with a nonchalant expression.
As CP agents, they had been trained from a young age.
Being prepared to die was just the basics.
Betraying the organization? Impossible.
Seeing this, Vir realized that his approach might not be the best.
After adjusting his strategy, he mimicked Blueno’s own tone from earlier, speaking with a blank expression:
“Think carefully before you answer. If that red light turns on, I guarantee you—what you just went through was merely an appetizer.”
The moment those words fell, Blueno, who had been putting on a fearless front, suddenly changed.
His previously dull, lifeless eyes instantly flared with an intense desire to live!
He wanted to live!
He had to live!
“Ask!!”
Blueno suddenly snapped his head around, staring at Vir with an intensity akin to Sanji laying eyes on a beautiful woman.
His gaze was burning.
As if, at this moment, Vir was his entire world…
That look even made Vir’s face flush slightly.
Just a moment ago, you weren’t like this.
Why are you suddenly so cooperative…?
But this saved Vir a lot of trouble. Without hesitation, he started asking questions.
Blueno answered each one swiftly and loudly, like a model student being questioned by a teacher in class.
His responses flowed smoothly…
And the lie detector?
All green lights. Not a single red one.
In the end, Vir found it strange and said, “I am the kindest doctor in the world!”
*BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP BEEP!!!*
The red light blared instantly.
The frequency of the beeping increased until the device self-destructed…
Vir: “Alright, this thing actually works…”
But now, Vir had all the information he needed.
Momousagi had arrived at Enies Lobby long ago.
However, just as he expected, Spandam completely ignored her.
He arrogantly claimed that taking down the Straw Hats was a trivial task and that they should just wait.
He didn’t say much else, and Momousagi and Tokikake had to wait a long time just to see him…
That infuriated Momousagi!
This spoiled brat, this useless piece of trash!
He actually dared to be this arrogant!
Making two Vice Admiral candidates wait outside was one thing.
But it turned out he was in his room having a “meeting” with his secretary!
When they finally entered, there was even a strange smell lingering in the air…
Momousagi was so furious her face turned green.
But she couldn’t lash out.
After all, this guy was part of the government.
Unlike the Marines, if she did something reckless, things could get messy.
And when they finally explained the situation to him, the arrogant fool barely gave them the time of day, dismissing them with a couple of half-hearted remarks before kicking them out.
She was so pissed off she was about to storm the docks and grab Vir on the spot!
But Tsuru advised her to stay in Enies Lobby for a few days.
To give CP agents more time to probe Vir’s capabilities.
Since Tsuru had said so, Momousagi had no choice but to stay, despite her seething anger.
Meanwhile, Vir was moving fast—he had already purchased a Sea Train ticket.
Now, he was in the waiting area, ready for departure.
He had to act quickly.
Who knew when Momousagi would lose her patience?
As for Blueno’s phone call just now, it had been about Robin.
They were taking her for judgment.
But that didn’t worry Vir in the slightest.
A trial?
Of course, it would take place at Enies Lobby.
Getting there early would actually work in his favor.
And Robin?
In the original story, she was treated well on the journey. At the very least, she wasn’t beaten.
The train didn’t take long to arrive.
Disguised with a generic face, Vir smoothly took his seat.
Gazing at the vast sea outside the window, even he couldn’t help but marvel at Tom’s craftsmanship.
This really wasn’t something an ordinary person could build.
*Choo-choo!*
The train sped toward Enies Lobby.
Meanwhile, Robin was caught in a desperate dilemma.
“We are CP9.”
That phrase echoed in her mind.
A masked man had just brushed past her, uttering those words.
Robin’s heart plummeted into the abyss.
‘What should I do?’
Vir’s face flashed in her mind.
‘What should I do… Vir?’
After an intense internal struggle, she still chose to sacrifice herself.
Vir had told her to take care of Chopper…
Forget it…
Maybe a burden like her leaving would be for the best…
Robin ultimately decided to trade her worthless life for her crew’s safety.
Glancing at Chopper one last time, she discreetly tucked the item she had just bought into his hat.
After walking together a little further, she was gone.
Chopper soon noticed something was wrong.
Looking around and seeing no sign of Robin, he started panicking.
He had never wandered alone in a human city before.
Vir had always been with him.
Now, he was by himself, and he was scared.
Frantically, he started searching for Robin.
Before long, he ran into Sanji.
“Sanji!! Robin! Robin is gone! I think she was captured! Otherwise, she wouldn’t leave me alone!”
Chopper blurted out anxiously.
Sanji took the item from Chopper’s hat and held it out.
Seeing it, Chopper seemed to realize something terrible.
Sanji, meanwhile, took a deep drag of his cigarette.
Then, he exhaled the smoke and ground the half-burnt cigarette under his heel.
He spoke calmly: “Don’t panic. This city is huge—they haven’t gotten far.”
“Let’s find Luffy and the others and search together. If that doesn’t work…”
“We’ll wait for Vir to return.”
With that, the two quickly sprang into action.
But Luffy and the others had their own issues.
“Are you seriously abandoning the Going Merry?! Abandoning the ship that has carried you all this time?!”
Usopp’s voice rang through the city.
—
—
“Now arriving at Enies Lobby Station. Passengers, please ensure you have all personal belongings and exit the train in an orderly manner.”
The announcement woke Vir from his nap.
He hadn’t been sleeping well lately, but this quick rest helped.
Stepping off the train, he immediately saw the World Government flag in the distance.
If he remembered correctly, beneath that flag was Spandam’s office.
He activated his Observation Haki!
For a brief moment, the entire layout of Enies Lobby was revealed to him.
Then he quickly shut it off.
In their guest quarters, Momousagi and Tokikake both instinctively looked up.
“What was that?”
“Felt like something odd…”
They investigated for a while but found nothing.
Vir, however, had already located Spandam and the others.
Time to pay Spandam a visit!
Walking a few hundred meters, he was blocked by a massive gate.
Without hesitation, he opened a Spatial Door and stepped through.
Above the gate, two giants exchanged confused glances.
They had been ready to engage.
But the guy just… disappeared?
—
Inside a lavish office, Spandam was getting increasingly bold with his secretary.
Just then, a Spatial Door opened behind them.
Vir stepped through.
Assessing the situation, he instantly understood and felt a little awkward.
Scratching his head, he asked sheepishly:
“Uh… need a hand?”