[Water 7, In Front Of CP9's Secret Base]
The base was located inside a warehouse at the port, and Moria, who was as tall as 7 meters, stood in front of the base. His body was almost as tall as the warehouse, extremely eye-catching.

His appearance had already attracted the attention of quite a few people.
But when everyone's gaze fell on his black formal suit and saw the conspicuous emblem of the World Government, they all fell silent in unison and chose to quietly leave, not daring to come close.
Gecko Moria's appearance was extremely unique. His figure was tall but appeared slender, especially that long face of more than half a meter, which made people recognize him at a glance.
Although he was once famous as a pirate, as most people already knew, Moria was actually a hidden piece of the World Government.
Not long ago, a piece of news spread across the sea.
The great pirate Moria, with a bounty of 320 million Berries, was actually a secret agent among the pirates for CP9.
Originally, after hoping to challenge Kaido, he wanted to become one of the super pirates of the New World and help the World Government manage the New World pirates.
It was just that because of the failure of the challenge, all his companions died, so he chose to return to the World Government.
Now, it was said that he was a member of the World Government's CP organization. There were even rumors that Moria had become the exclusive bodyguard of a certain Celestial Dragon.
The current Moria was equivalent to having changed from a mountain bandit leader to an imperial bodyguard, definitely considered a promotion.
"Tch… The reputation earned by fighting your way out still can't compare to the fear brought by an identity?", Facing the surrounding gazes, Moria sneered in his heart.
When he was still a great pirate, the people around him would fear him, but not as much as they did now.
It was as if, from the depths of their bones, they dared not have any dissatisfaction with the World Government.
"Lord Moria, it is precisely because you have a formidable reputation, combined with the identity of the World Government, that it's like adding wings to a tiger, making those civilians tremble in fear," A young man with purple hair, looking somewhat similar to Spandine, walked over. He walked to Moria's side and respectfully bowed to Moria.
"Who are you?", Moria slightly narrowed his eyes, his intimidating gaze staring directly at the other party.
If not for the fact that the other party's clothes also bore the emblem of the World Government, he would have wanted to strike.
He didn't buy into this kind of flattery.
"I am Spandam, my father is Spandine, who had dealings with Lord Moria."
Spandam nodded at Moria. Although he didn't really think much of pirates, after all, this was someone personally recommended by Rosse, their family couldn't afford to offend him.
"You are Spandine's son?", Moria's expression softened slightly. He was relatively familiar with Spandine.
Although they had never met, they had contacted countless times.
It was also because of Spandine's constant invitations, coupled with Rosse's brilliant battle achievements along the way, after much hesitation, he finally chose to join Rosse' camp.
"Yes, Lord Moria, please come inside. My father has prepared a gift for you; it's already inside," Spandam smiled and made a gesture of invitation.
"Take me in to have a look," Moria nodded slightly, followed Spandam, lowered his head a little, and walked into the warehouse.
He wasn't particularly interested in this gift; it wasn't something given to him anyway.
But facing a Celestial Dragon for the first time, one had to present some treasures after all.
Since Spandine was willing to help prepare it, he would just give it to Rosse as it was.
He would temporarily remember this favor.
If there was a chance in the future, he would repay it; if not, then so be it.
What a joke, he was once a pirate, who would care about favors?
When they reached the innermost part of the warehouse, the scene before him made Moria frown slightly.
In front of them was a crate wrapped in a large piece of cloth.
But with Moria's Observation Haki, he could instantly see that there was a living creature inside, and it was filled with seawater.
As for more details, his Observation Haki couldn't see through.
His Observation Haki wasn't strong, unable to see through the sealed container.
"It's alive?", Moria asked.
"The freshest goods from Fishman Island. To get this gift out of Fishman Island, dozens of subordinates died," Spandam grinned.
"Haven't heard of anyone missing from Fishman Island recently," Moria frowned slightly.
He could roughly tell that the box contained a female mermaid.
As for this kind of thing, he didn't really care.
In the past he was a pirate, and the evil deeds he had done were far more than this.
"Forgive me for not being able to answer for now, after all, her identity can't be exposed. When you're on your ship, you can inspect as you please," Spandam smiled.
For the gift inside, they had put in quite a bit of effort.
Fishman Island just didn't want to make a fuss for the time being, afraid of causing some unrest. If it was confirmed that she couldn't be found, Fishman Island might go crazy.
But, it's Fishman Island, who cares about it?
"Fine then," Moria was noncommittal. He didn't really care who was inside. Anyway, it wasn't a gift for him.
And the water tank was only 3 meters by 3 meters, with reproductive isolation from him, which made him even less interested.
Under Spandam's arrangement, the crate was brought onto Moria's ship.
That was a ship as large as an island, several miles long and wide.
Water 7 couldn't accommodate such a large ship, so it was anchored a mile away from Water 7, and Moria had come to Water 7 by a small boat.
"Lord Moria, your ship is really big," Sitting on the World Government's ship, Spandam looked at the huge vessel and couldn't help but show an amazed expression.
"Keh keh keh, I've always liked big things. When that guy Kaido is dead, I'll definitely hang his head on my ship's bow," Moria's face was slightly gloomy.
This ship had followed him for a long time.
But now, he was the only one left on board.
He still vaguely remembered what it was like when he and his companions held a banquet on the ship.
But now, all his companions were dead, killed by Kaido.
"Your revenge, Saint Rosse will definitely avenge it for you. In two days, he will come down from Skypiea. If you head in his direction, you can just meet up with him," Spandam felt the murderous aura emanating from Moria and couldn't help but shiver all over.
He didn't have much strength, and standing beside a powerhouse like Moria, he only felt immense pressure.
"I'll deliver the gift. You can leave now," Moria carried the wooden crate onto the ship, watched Spandam's ship sail away, and his gaze flickered constantly.
The battle with Kaido had almost shattered all his will.
Otherwise, with his personality, he definitely wouldn't have submitted to the Celestial Dragons.
But now, this was fine too.
The revenge for his companions always needed to be taken.
If Rosse could avenge him, what harm was there in serving him?
"Mister, it seems there is some confusion in your heart," Suddenly, a gentle female voice came from the wooden crate.
"Tch, what does my confusion have to do with you?", Moria sneered, not feeling surprised.
When he spread his Observation Haki earlier, he had felt that the mermaid inside this crate was not simple.
If she didn't have some skills, Spandam's group wouldn't have been so cautious.
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