One Piece: My Monster Girls Have Become Beasts?

Chapter 180 The cadres, each with their own ulterior motives, are not good people!

Chapter 180 The cadres, each with their own ulterior motives, are not good people!

Outside Brian's residence, a tense and oppressive atmosphere permeated Beehive Island. The gruesome scene of Silver Axe earlier served as a bloody boundary marker, delineating the spheres of influence within the Rocks Pirates.

On the third day of Brian's recovery, Stussy, Edward Newgate's second-in-command, paid him a personal visit.

She set off alone, carrying two cases of fine Beihai liquor and a batch of rare medicinal herbs, without any combat personnel.

Her purpose was certainly not simply to visit.

At the entrance, the dragon girl Ella blocked Stusi's only way out, issuing a low warning.

"Stusi, what brings you here? Our lord is recuperating and will not see anyone." The dragon maiden Ella's voice carried the unique weight and majesty of a dragon.

Stussy wore a well-fitting cheongsam, and the pipe in her hand emitted wisps of smoke. She smiled elegantly, her voice carrying a seasoned composure.

"Don't be nervous, Arlong Girl. I'm just here on behalf of Newgate to offer my condolences to Mr. Brian. His battle with Roger was for the benefit of our entire Rocks Pirates, and this is simply our duty."

She gently put down the two boxes of gifts in her hands, then lowered her voice, her tone carrying a hint of mystery that only the dragon girl could hear.

"Furthermore, I have brought Newgate's intelligence, the US Navy's plan to eliminate the enemy six months from now. Mr. Brian will surely need this intelligence."

A hint of hesitation flashed in the dragon girl's huge eyes. In the end, she moved aside, allowing only Stusi to enter.

In Brian's drawing room, Berlos was pacing back and forth anxiously. When she saw Stussy, the fire in her body began to flicker again.

"Woman, if you dare to harbor any improper intentions, I guarantee your very soul will be burned to ashes!"

Ignoring Belos's threat, Stussy walked to the table, sat down, and put the pipe aside.

"Hellhound Girl, your loyalty is admirable, but you need to learn to calm down. Some things require the use of your brain, not fire," Stussy said calmly, then pushed a simple nautical chart hand-drawn by Whitebeard in front of Brian.

Brian emerged from the bedroom, his face still pale, but his eyes had regained their clarity. He gestured for Berlusconi to be quiet, then picked up the nautical chart and quickly scanned it.

The nautical chart clearly marked several secret naval assembly points and supply lines.

"The Navy's actions are faster and more thorough than I expected." Brian finished looking at the nautical chart and a cold smile appeared on his lips.

"A six-month cleanup plan." Stussy poured him a cup of tea, his voice tinged with admiration. "The Marine Headquarters has really gone all out this time. Fleet Admiral Sky and the Five Elders have been enraged by your previous kidnapping of a Celestial Dragon. They are preparing to gather all their elite forces, including Garp and Sengoku, to launch a complete annihilation of the Rocks Pirates in six months."

Brian put down the nautical chart, his eyes gleaming with confidence: "They want to wipe us out? Very well, but their plan is doomed to fail."

He looked up at Stussy, a hint of mockery in his eyes: "Whitebeard sent you here for more than just intelligence, didn't he? What does he want to know?"

Stussy smiled, a smile full of charm. She knew Brian was a smart man and there was no need for further words.

"Newgate just wants to confirm whether Beast's injuries will affect Lox's overall plans. He needs a reliable ally, not a burden who could fall at any moment." Stussy's tone was tactful, but his meaning was clear.

Brian burst into laughter, a laugh that, though not loud, was full of the domineering and arrogant air of someone in a superior position.

"Go back and tell Edward Newgate that I, Brian of the Beasts, am not someone Roger can easily defeat. My injuries will only make me stronger and faster! As for Rocks' plans, there will be new changes soon; let him wait and see."

Brian's words were both a reassurance to Whitebeard and a signal to the intelligence network behind Stussy that as long as the Hundred Beasts remained, the deterrent effect would continue.

Upon hearing this, a glint flashed in Stussy's eyes. She stood up and bowed slightly. "I understand. I will relay your words to Newgate. I wish you a speedy recovery."

After she left, Peros immediately rushed to Brian's side, anxiously checking whether he had been secretly harmed by Stussy.

"My lord! You shouldn't waste your time with her! These people all have ulterior motives!" Peros was still furious.

"Only those with ulterior motives have value." Brian gently patted Boros's soft fur. "The Rocks Pirates are made up of a bunch of monsters with ulterior motives. We need to find a balance among them to survive longer and rise higher."

Brian knew perfectly well that the Navy's six-month plan actually provided him with the best window of opportunity. If Rocks were driven by personal desires and acted prematurely, the Navy's deployment would be disrupted, and the Rocks Pirates would find the biggest breakthrough in the chaos.

On the fourth day of his recovery, Brian's other "guest" arrived.

Charlotte Linlin, along with her several children, barged into Brian's villa in a grand procession.

Instead of using the main entrance, she forced her way in through the side wall of the villa, leaving a huge hole.

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"Oh ho ho ho! Beast Boy! Where's my dessert? You can't leave out my share of the treasures you brought back from the Sky Island this time!" The old woman's voice was like thunder, making the tower tremble.

The dragon girl let out an angry roar, and her enormous dragon body blocked Brian's bedroom doorway.

"Charlotte Linlin! How dare you trespass on my master's residence! You're asking for death!"

"Roar! A lizard dares to block my way! I am Charlotte Linlin!" The old woman stomped out angrily, and the terrifying force instantly cracked the ground.

Ahead of her, the centaur Leona and the fire rat Agni had appeared without her noticing, their presence fixed on Charlotte Linlin, ready to launch a fatal attack at any moment.

The expressions of the woman's sons behind her changed drastically, and they gripped their weapons tightly, ready for battle.

The atmosphere was somewhat somber.

At this point, Brian had no choice but to step in again. He appeared in the reception room in a wheelchair, pushed by a group of clone maids.

"Auntie, you've come at a really bad time. My injuries haven't healed yet, so I'm afraid I can't satisfy your craving for desserts." Brian's tone was laced with undisguised sarcasm.

Brian wasn't entirely sure what Charlotte Linlin's purpose was, but he knew one thing for sure: this woman's visit was definitely not for anything good.

We're all old foxes, so there's no need for anyone to look down on anyone else, and no need for anyone to play dumb.