[V3] - Chapter 51. The Delivery Men
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I am Rob Lucci.
Since childhood, I've undergone government training. At thirteen, I joined CP9 and became known as the strongest member of CP9 in the past 800 years. I also have one year of experience as a shipwright, proficient in sawing wood and driving nails, and I once served as a foreman at the Galley-La Company!
With such extensive work experience—
Interviewing at a newly established shipyard should logically have made me highly sought after.
Yet—
I failed the interview…
Among all the CP9 members who went through the interview process, every single one succeeded—except me!
If it weren't for the fact that all the other CP9 members passed, for a brief moment, I would have suspected that the Yuto Group had already discovered intelligence about CP9 and was rejecting us because of it.
Of course—
Even though I failed the interview, in order to successfully complete the mission, I have to find a way to stay here.
And I must quickly gain entry into the management ranks of the Yuto Group. Only then can I obtain more information about them!
Today—
Is the day everyone else had agreed to start working. Each member was beginning their respective assignments, infiltrating different sectors of the Yuto Group.
Currently, among the CP9 members—
The only ones who still haven't secured jobs are Jabra and me.
Naturally, that idiot Spandam didn't come this time. That guy only joined CP9 for prestige and would never be able to carry out an infiltration mission like this!
Lucci analyzed the current CP9 situation in his mind.
Even though both he and Jabra hadn't managed to get jobs, the fact that so many CP9 members had successfully infiltrated was already more than half a success.
Of course—
As the covert leader of CP9, he couldn't just sit around idle!
After all, the Yuto Group was not the Galley-La Company in Water 7. This organization possessed the terrifying strength to wipe out even one of the Four Emperors. Therefore, this mission absolutely could not be taken lightly!
Lucci fell silent, pondering what his next move should be.
No matter what—
Infiltrating the Yuto Group as an employee was still the simplest and fastest way.
Therefore—
The top priority was still to find a job!
With that thought, Lucci stood up.
At that moment—
Jabra also seemed to notice Lucci's movement. Curling his lips into a grin, he laughed:
"Hahaha~ Who would've thought you, the so-called strongest in 800 years of CP9, would fail an interview. Looks like… you're about to go job-hunting now, huh?"
"Shut up." Lucci shot him an indifferent glance, then turned and left expressionlessly. "Just make sure you finish your own task."
"My task? It's already done!" Jabra lounged back with his legs crossed and his hands behind his head. "Listen up! My job is easy, free, with super flexible hours, and if I work hard, I could be making over a million a month in no time! I'm not like you… still running around looking for work!"
However—
When he saw that Lucci completely ignored him, not even bothering to listen, and simply walked off, Jabra pouted.
"Damn it! Acting all high and mighty… Just wait until you're still jobless and see what you'll do then!"
After muttering to himself, he lowered his legs, sneaked back into his room, and lifted his blanket. He stared at a neatly folded green vest on his bed, his eyes narrowing slightly.
Especially when he looked at the words printed on it: [Yuto Delivery]. The corners of his lips curled upward as he said coolly: "Today you look down on me… Tomorrow you won't even be able to reach my level!"
It was about time—
To head out and deliver some food!
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On the Other Side.
Lucci ignored Jabra's words entirely and simply walked away.
Ridiculous!
That guy is full of lies, arrogant and conceited—what decent job could he possibly find?
If it weren't for his halfway-decent skills, CP9 would have kicked him out long ago!
Of course—
This was not the time to waste thinking about him.
No matter what, Jabra was still a CP9 member. Once he'd accepted a mission, he'd complete it seriously; otherwise, Lucci would personally eliminate him.
So there was no need to pay attention to that guy.
Right now, the more important thing was… finding a job first!
A job that could get him into the upper ranks of the Yuto Group!
At first, the shipwright position was the best fit for him. After all, having been undercover at the Galley-La Company for so long, he was extremely confident in his shipbuilding skills. But since he had already failed that interview, he could only give it up and look for another position that suited him.
Only by perfectly completing the assigned task could he have the chance to get promoted quickly.
So—
After a week of deliberation…
He finally had a plan in mind!
As he walked along, about half an hour later, Lucci stopped by the roadside and silently stared at a storefront in front of him.
On it was written: [Yuto Group Delivery Department]!
Beneath that, in smaller characters: [Wano Country Branch]!
That's right!
It was the very delivery service that had recently become quite famous across the seas!
After a week of thinking…
Since he couldn't be a shipwright… he certainly wasn't going to go mining in caves or screw bolts in factories. So the delivery man job was the most suitable for him.
The job offered freedom, flexible hours, and would allow him to carry out various espionage activities more easily. Plus, it was still part of a specialized department within the Yuto Group, making the career prospects quite promising.
Don't underestimate this job—if he did well enough, he could still rise into the upper ranks of the Yuto Group. For example, he could become a branch manager, or even, like the legendary Grand Line delivery man Might Duy, rise to become the Yuto Group's Chief Instructor of delivery men.
Moreover, as Chief Instructor… he'd actually have an even better chance of coming into contact with the Yuto Group's core secrets than as a shipyard director!
A fleeting smile flashed across Lucci's otherwise stern face. Then, expressionless again, he strode inside and said to the receptionist:
"I'm here to apply for a delivery man position!"
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A New High-Risk Profession on the Seas.
Yuto Group Delivery Man!
Becoming a Yuto Group delivery man was not so simple. If you only planned to deliver food on land, you'd remain a mere delivery intern for life!
Only by venturing onto the seas…
Could you become an outstanding delivery man!
Under the review of the delivery department—
Lucci successfully became a proud delivery man for the Yuto Group. Especially after demonstrating his strength, he was approved to take on cross-sea delivery missions.
It was important to understand—
This was Wano Country, and setting sail from here was far more dangerous than from other islands!
Lucci solemnly accepted the delivery man gear handed to him by the delivery department…
A green uniform, and… a smartphone invented by the Yuto Group, capable of quickly receiving orders and ensuring he wouldn't get lost at sea!
From this moment on…
The instant he donned that delivery vest—
He officially became a Yuto Group delivery intern!
Once he earned one hundred five-star delivery reviews, he would be promoted to a formal delivery man!
Moreover, after passing the branch's competency evaluation, he could qualify for cross-sea delivery missions!
Lucci, expressionless, put on his delivery vest. He pulled out his delivery man equipment—a smartphone. Thanks to the training he'd just received, he was already familiar with how to use it. And he had to admit… compared to a Den Den Mushi, this thing had far more features, was simpler to operate, and no longer required memorizing individual Den Den Mushi dial codes!
He tapped the green delivery app, ready to log in with his delivery man ID and officially start taking orders when—
"Hahaha~ I'm here!" A familiar voice rang out from the doorway. "Today, I'm definitely going to get one hundred five-star reviews in a single day and officially become a delivery man!"
Hearing this—
Lucci was momentarily stunned. He abruptly looked up and saw the figure striding through the entrance, frowning.
"Jabra?!"
"Lucci?!"
At that moment, Jabra, wearing a green vest, also noticed Lucci—especially when he saw the same green vest on Lucci's body!
The atmosphere instantly grew tense.
The entire delivery department fell into silence.
At that instant—
It was as if the two of them were completely oblivious to the other delivery men around them, seeing only each other.
They simply locked eyes, staring each other down!
The green vests emblazoned with [Yuto Delivery] shimmered under the lights, their hair seemingly lifting in a breeze as they stood motionless, glaring at each other.
[Who would've thought this guy would also end up delivering food?!] x2
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T/N:
Sorry for the sudden pause. I had a practical exam. Research and writing reports took time, so I couldn't upload the chapters.