One Piece: Power-Power Fruit

Chapter 94 Miss Wednesday's Scheme

Chapter 94: Miss Wednesday's Scheme

Night fell silently over the rain-soaked ground, and a crescent moon hung in the dark sky.

Robin, who had left in a hurry, arranged for Mu Chong and his group to stay at an inn near the tavern. Apart from still being watched by a group of rats, nothing else happened.

Late at night, in the lobby of the hotel rooms

After everyone had finished packing, they all went back to their rooms to rest, but Enel was left behind by Mu Chong.

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Enel leaned back on the sofa, eating an apple while looking at Mu Chong, waiting for him to speak.

"Enel, go back to the Liberty and rest tonight. There are too many rats; the Liberty needs someone to guard it!"

Mu Chong looked at Enel and spoke directly, his tone very serious.

Although with their combined Observation Haki, sensing the Freedom's condition wouldn't be difficult, and given Enel's speed, even if something happened to the Freedom, getting there would be a piece of cake.

However, no one can use Observation Haki all the time, so there will always be times when weaknesses appear. With so many rats nearby, the uncertainties at sea, and the large amount of gold on the Freedom, Mu Chong decided to send Enel back to the Freedom.

"Hmm? Okay, understood, Captain!"

Enel paused for only a moment upon hearing Mu Chong's words before nodding in agreement. He understood the gravity of Mu Chong's serious arrangement.

Then, lightning flashed, and Enel had vanished from the sofa.

After seeing Enel leave, Mu Chong returned to his room, but instead of going to sleep, he walked to the window and stood there, looking down at the restless night.

Inside a small casino near the outskirts of the rain-covered area, the place was now filled with smoke and people. Compared to the luxurious casino in the center of the rain-covered area, this place was more suitable for ordinary people.

The small casino was filled with a cacophony of noise, and the space was permeated with various smells.

In this complex environment, in an inconspicuous corner, several men of varying sizes, dressed in black, sat silently, discussing something in hushed tones.

"Hey, Miss Wednesday, what you're doing is really dangerous. Contacting the target without orders is dangerous. If we're discovered, we'll be punished!"

A slender man dressed in black glanced around furtively and whispered to the person next to him.

The woman in black, addressed as "Miss Wednesday," cautiously glanced around to make sure no one was paying attention before turning back to reply.

"It's alright, Mr. 9. I've been observing for a long time and found an alley without any watchers. Entering the hotel from there, no one will notice. Besides, only in this way can we get the credit first and have a chance to get more resources!"

Miss Wednesday tried her best to keep her voice down, and although her tone was firm and serious, she couldn't hide the fact that her voice sounded very girlish.

"But this is really dangerous..."

Mr. 9 was about to say something more when Miss Wednesday raised her hand to interrupt him.

"In that case, you wait here while Mr. 8 and I make contact with the target. If we succeed, you can get a share of the credit, how about that?"

Clearly, Miss Wednesday didn't want to give up this opportunity, and whispered again...

Hearing the other party's resolute words, Mr. 9 hesitated. On one hand, he didn't want to be looked down upon, and on the other hand, he didn't want to accept that devilish punishment. After hesitating for a long time, he finally decided to wait there.

So, the three men dressed in black parted ways inside the casino. One remained to guard the place, while the other two quickly disappeared into the darkness, cautiously making their way towards the hotel.

As they approached the hotel, Mr. 8 took two quick steps forward, getting closer to Miss Wednesday in front of him.

“Miss Wednesday, what we’re doing is dangerous. If we’re discovered, all our previous efforts will be in vain. Besides, if the man isn’t what the rumors say, things will be even worse!”

Mr. 8, who had been hunched over and following behind Miss Wednesday, spoke cautiously, saying that in his opinion, their position was fraught with risk.

Hearing the worried words behind her, Miss Wednesday, who was walking ahead, suddenly stopped, pulled the other person into a narrow, dark alley, and squatted down.

“Icarim, we don’t have time. The rebels are gaining momentum within the kingdom, and with that villain Crocodile making his move, we must seize every opportunity. Making contact with this man is also a necessity!”

Miss Wednesday's sincere gaze shone brightly in the dim moonlight. She was, in fact, gambling—gambling on the man's character, on whether he truly lived up to his legendary reputation.

Upon learning that the man was about to land on the island, Miss Wednesday gathered information about him through various channels, meticulously researching his abilities, character, and past deeds, before deciding to take the risk.

"Hey, Miss Wednesday, how dare you call me that? You should use my code name..."

The nickname "Miss Wednesday" made Mr. 8 a little nervous. They each had their own code names and never addressed each other by their real names.

“It’s alright, Icarum, it’s just the two of us here, there’s no one else…”

"Oh? Really? I'm so sorry, I think I heard something I shouldn't have!"

A voice suddenly appeared in the narrow, dark alley before Miss Wednesday had even finished speaking, instantly sending a chill down the spines of the two already cautious individuals.

"Who?"

"who is it?"

The moment the voice appeared, Icarum instinctively shielded Miss Wednesday behind him, his eyes sharply fixed on the figure slowly emerging from the depths of the alley, ready to attack at any moment.

"Hehehe! You went to all this trouble just to find me, didn't you? Now that I'm here, why are you turning your back on me like this?"

Emerging from the depths of the alley was none other than Mu Chong, who hadn't slept a wink.

Seeing the two people before him who looked as if they were facing a formidable enemy, Mu Chong revealed a sly smile.

Mu Chong was standing by the hotel window, deep in thought, when two unique figures unexpectedly appeared within the range of his Observation Haki.

These two figures were completely different from the rats lurking around them; they clearly had different purposes, and their actions attracted Mu Chong's attention.

So Mu Chong silently appeared in the darkness, cleanly and efficiently eliminating the two rats nearby, before appearing before the two men.

"You...you're a chivalrous hero?"

Miss Wednesday, who had been hiding behind Icarus, suddenly lit up after hearing Mu Chong's words. Ignoring Mu Chong's protection, she slowly stepped forward and asked...

"Hmm? Not bad, you've made quite a few preparations. That's right, I am the Hero. What brings you two here so late at night? Do you know that many eyes are watching this place?"

Mu Chong was slightly taken aback when he heard Miss Wednesday's words. It was a girl, which gave him a hunch, but he still tentatively pointed around.

“Miss Wednesday…”

Upon hearing this, Icarus reached out and tugged at Miss Wednesday's sleeve, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping himself.

Miss Wednesday turned back and gave the other person a reassuring look, then turned to look at Mu Chong again before speaking.

"I knew about Hao Xia's character on the high seas, and I was betting that this contact would be successful. Now it seems I was successful, because at least Hao Xia didn't expose us directly, did he?"

Miss stood up straight on Wednesday, pointed around, and said in a very confident, low voice...

"Hehehe, what a bold girl! Come with me, your courage has piqued my curiosity about your story!"

Mu Chong smiled slightly, and with a wave of his hand, activated his Devil Fruit ability, silently carrying the two of them back to the inn room.