As the Noah Ark absorbed the orb, Ryuya took the women to the Pleasure District.
The Pleasure District.
One of the Grand Line's darkest places.
Filled with untold transactions.
The geishas were controlled by one person!
The Pleasure District's queen, Stussy!
After landing the Noah Ark, Ryuya, cloaked, led them into the Pleasure District's depths.
Countless powerful pirates roamed here, yet they seemed to be lost in a world of comfort.
They fed geishas grapes with their hairy arms.
Lost in their own world, unaware that the geishas were subtly extracting their deepest secrets!
Others investigated information; Stussy's Pleasure District let information come to them.
This was terrifying influence.
Ryuya and the women, cloaked, walked through the Pleasure District.
Nothing seemed to attract their attention.
Even the colorful lights, and the music, couldn't distract them.
They reached the end, a grand, ancient palace.
Countless classically dressed girls served Stussy.
Stussy, having been contacted by Ryuya, waited at the entrance, wearing a floral kimono.
Seeing Ryuya, Stussy knelt, devoutly saying, "Leader."
Ryuya, led by Stussy, entered the palace.
It was filled with the world's treasures.
Famous swords, top-tier collectibles, were everywhere.
But beneath them were Seastone traces.
Robin, sensitive to Seastone, asked, "Leader, why so much Seastone?"
Others wondered the same.
Before Stussy could answer, Ryuya said, "To guard against CP0. Many of them are Devil Fruit users!"
"CP0? Isn't it just CP9?"
Nami, a recent sailor, thought it was only CP9.
Ryuya explained, "CP0 is the world's strongest intelligence agency, above CP1-CP9. Cipher Pol "Aigis" Zero, they don't answer to the World Government, but directly to the World Nobles."
Stussy smiled, "The Leader's right. CP0 protects the World Nobles. The Seastone is to guard against them. Many are Devil Fruit users!"
She hesitated, "I'm a member of CP0."
Except for Ryuya, the women were stunned.
"But don't worry, upon meeting the Leader, I decided to sever ties with CP0!"
This didn't ease the tension.
They didn't believe her.
If CP0 was as described, they wouldn't be easily betrayed.
There must be a trap!
Seeing their suspicion, Ryuya coughed, "I trust Stussy. She has her reasons."
They entered a small room.
This showed Stussy's cautious nature.
The small space provided a sense of security.
"Stussy, I'm leaving two people with you."
Ryuya said, "Robin, Nojiko."
Robin and Nojiko nodded.
"Teach them intelligence gathering and management. Okay?"
Stussy looked at the two cloaked figures.
She nodded, "Yes, Leader. I'll do my best."
Stussy, Robin, and Nojiko would lead the intelligence department.
After Robin and Nojiko's training, they could lead independently.
Ryuya trusted Stussy's abilities.
Then, they discussed recent events.
"Leader, I heard something. The North Blue's former royal family is active. They want to regain their glory!"
"The North Blue's former royal family? Germa 66?"
Ryuya frowned, but quickly relaxed.
He thought of Germa 66's strength.
Their scientific capabilities, especially their genetic factors, were powerful weapons!
But to Ryuya, they were trash.
On this sea, personal strength was paramount!
With enough strength, one could easily establish a nation!
As Ryuya considered how to use Germa 66, he sensed presences.
He detected hostility.
With his peak Observation Haki,
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