One Piece: Burning the Prison Clothes in the Setting Sun, Mihawk is dumbfounded.

These words from Moria left Perona and the others looking at each other in bewilderment.

Although Moria's status as a Shichibukai was nominal, his identity as a great pirate was still real. So when he said that being a pirate had no future, the others were speechless.

"But our identities as pirates are real, and we've even encountered that guy before."

Perona recalled her encounter with Dunn and his group a few months ago, and she still felt lingering fear.

At that time, the Mary Geoise incident had not yet occurred, and Dunn's name had not yet resounded throughout the world, but his strength was already terrifying.

Moreover, at that time, Hawkeye had already become his follower.

"Captain Moria, that man knows we're pirates. He's the president of the Hunter's Guild."

Perona whispered a reminder.

Moria grinned upon hearing this, his eyes sweeping over his henchmen.

"We can't continue being pirates unless we find a place to hide."

Moria chickened out again.

Or rather, Moria had long lost his fighting spirit after losing to Kaido.

Despite surviving repeated setbacks, he had no intention of trying anything new.

Moreover, they are aware of the current situation where the Hunter Guild and the Navy are frantically sweeping away pirates on the high seas. The ones who have come now are not very strong, but stronger ones will eventually appear.

"Therefore, changing one's identity might be a way out."

Moria touched his round belly, his eyes gleaming.

"Don't forget, that sand crocodile is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, just like me, and now he's the vice president of the Hunter Guild."

Upon hearing Moria mention this, Perona and the others all showed a change in expression.

It seems, perhaps, that it's not impossible.

"Why don't you give it a try?"

One of the three eccentrics, the doctor Hogback, tentatively spoke.

"With the Hunter's Guild making such a big fuss this time, there will definitely be all sorts of people trying to participate. Don't forget, the rewards this time are very tempting. Even if you can't successfully join, getting the rewards is still pretty good. They're Devil Fruits."

However, the others didn't seem to have much interest in Devil Fruits.

But Devil Fruits are indeed very valuable.

"Perona, listen to the captain."

Perona floated back and forth in the air, holding her little umbrella, and looked at Moria as she spoke.

Having been adopted by Moria as a child, she regarded Moria as an elder and even her father.

"Then it's decided. Let's turn around and head back to Paradise."

Moria gave the order, and the Thriller Bark slowly turned.

……

People with ideas like Moria the Flamingo are becoming increasingly common on the high seas.

Regardless of their previous identities, these people all wanted to try participating in this exam. If they obtained a Devil Fruit, they might just rise to become powerful figures on the high seas.

Joining the Hunter's Guild and becoming a true hunter is something many people aspire to.

Especially those who greatly admire the strong.

After all, Dunn is a living advertisement on the high seas, and he has quite a few admirers.

As for Dunn, he hasn't set off for Wano Country yet, but the message he had Morgans deliver to the Navy has already reached them.

On the warship where Fleet Admiral Sengoku was located, a group of high-ranking naval officers were gathered in the ship's conference room, and the atmosphere was very tense.

"That's the situation. Also, Morgans mentioned Kaido. Although he didn't say it explicitly, Kaido should already be dead at Dunn's hands."

Lieutenant General He looked solemn and fell silent after he finished speaking.

Everyone looked solemn.

Whitebeard and Big Mom were both sent to Impel Down by Dunn, and now even Kaido might die at Dunn's hands.

If it weren't for Dunn's existence, the current demise of these three would naturally be a very good thing for the Navy.

But with Dunn around, the situation hasn't changed much for the Navy.

However, these are no longer the most important things.

The most important thing now is that they may encounter Dunn very soon.

Click, click!

A crisp sound rang out, and Garp sat in his seat, holding a large bag of senbei in his hand, his mouth moving incessantly.

Noticing the gazes of the crowd, Garp paused, then shook his head.

"Don't underestimate me. I'm not young anymore. When I fought Dunn in Impel Down, I could tell I was no match for him, even when I went all out."

Garp shook his head like a rattle-drum, and crumbs of senbei flew everywhere with his words and movements.

"That guy's abilities are beyond what can be erased by numbers alone."

Kizaru pouted and spoke.

"Those who are not strong enough cannot even get close to him. Dunn has developed his fruit to a terrifying degree. Even magma will burn away quickly in front of his flames."

Upon hearing Kizaru's words, Akainu's expression turned somewhat unfriendly.

These words seemed to be directed at him, but he couldn't refute them because what Kizaru said was true.

He had already sensed this situation during their last encounter.

Now some time has passed, although it's not a long time, but Dunn has become stronger too quickly, and is probably stronger now than before.

"I can't either. Although ice can suppress fire to some extent, the reverse is also true. My strength is not as good as that person's, so my ability will be suppressed."

Kuzan also shook his head directly.

The other lieutenant generals, hearing that the two generals were undermining their morale and boosting Dunn's prestige, all had strange expressions, but none of them spoke.

"It's a tough situation, but I have to face that person eventually."

Sengoku didn't pay any attention to what Kizaru and Kuzan said.

"If you ask me, we should just watch. Anyway, releasing these monsters won't be good for the ocean. Since Dunn wants to make a move, let him make a move."

As Garp spoke, he pointed in a direction, towards Wano Country.

The Navy now knows what kind of monsters the people in Wano Country have become.

Although it still looks human, it has gone mad to the point of being like a monster, and its regenerative ability is extremely terrifying.

Such creatures are very difficult for the navy to deal with; if they get too close, they will be attacked by these monsters.

Now the navy can only stay slightly away from this monster-infested country.

Garp can say that, but no one else can.

After all, this was an order from the World Government, and the Navy had to obey the World Government's orders.

The navy also doesn't have much room for independent action.

"If you keep hiding, you'll eventually face it head-on."

The Warring States period shook its head.

Although he agreed with Karp, he didn't have much of a choice.

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, with all the high-ranking naval officers gathered here, surely we can't handle him alone?"

Chaton, whose demeanor rivaled Kizaru's, spoke up.

Many lieutenant generals also showed expressions of agreement.

Yes, almost all of the navy's top combat forces are here. Can't they handle one person?

If that's really the case, then is there still a need for the navy to exist?