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

Cavendish, this guy with a dual personality, is still quite young, about the same age as Dunn.

But his strength is already quite good for his age; he's definitely a swordsman.

If you transform, your strength will increase dramatically.

In addition, this guy wasn't a bad person, and the Hunter's Guild already knew about him shortly after he set sail.

He was also one of the people who received special attention during this exam.

"It's really good."

Dorrag nodded slowly.

His abilities naturally reveal Cavendish's potential.

Even if nothing happens that causes his strength to increase dramatically, if he continues like this, and if he has a teacher to guide him, becoming a great swordsman won't be too difficult.

"Leave the person here."

Crocodile glanced down, then looked up and said.

"Aren't you taking it with you?"

Dorrag pointed around.

According to the perception of Observation Haki, there were quite a few people around.

It's inevitable that some people will have ulterior motives.

"He's waking up!"

After Crocodile finished speaking, his figure transformed into a cloud of dust that shot into the sky and disappeared in the blink of an eye.

Dragon glanced at Cavendish, who trembled slightly, before transforming into a whirlwind and disappearing.

Cavendish pushed himself up with his hands and then touched the back of his head.

"That bastard, he doesn't know how to take care of my body at all."

Cavendish thought his other personality had gone too far, cursed under his breath, and picked up his sword.

He then checked the direction, and the figure quickly disappeared into the distance.

……

"thump!"

The sound made Rayleigh open his eyes abruptly.

Is there really anyone who dares to come?

It seems his name no longer carries any deterrent power.

However, he looked at the young man who got up from the ground with a puzzled expression.

How did this guy get here?

If it falls from the sky, you can't possibly wait until it hits the ground to realize it.

What was Dunn up to?

Thinking of this, Rayleigh's eyes swept over Ace.

Ace looked up and saw Rayleigh. He paused, his eyes flickering.

"Rayleigh, the King of Hades"

"Kid, are you challenging me?"

"I am Ace!"

Ace straightened up, patted his chest, and said.

"Ace?"

Upon hearing this, Rayleigh stood up and stared at Ace, scrutinizing him.

Roger's son?

Rayleigh already knew about this beforehand, but he didn't know what Ace looked like.

Besides, he really had no intention of contacting Ace.

I never expected that the person would actually be standing in front of me.

That Dunn guy.

Without a second thought, Riley knew that it was Dunn who had brought the man to him.

Ace, however, knew from Rayleigh's actions that Rayleigh knew his identity.

Otherwise, how could someone as insignificant as myself be worthy of Rayleigh's surprise?

"I will definitely become the Pirate King someday."

Ace stared at Rayleigh and said.

"Ha, they're all like that."

Rayleigh couldn't help but laugh out loud upon hearing this.

"Kid, you think you can be the Pirate King? You'd better get out of the Hunter Guild's sights first."

Rayleigh genuinely believed that there would never be another Pirate King.

There will be no Pirate King after Roger.

Moreover, with Dunn here and the Hunter's Guild in place, the pirates' living space has been compressed to the extreme.

At most, it's just some small-time pirates who have just set sail and don't know their own limitations who dare to be arrogant, but what happens after that?

They were either attacked by the Navy or by the Hunter's Guild.

call!

Hearing Rayleigh's taunts, Ace stared straight at him, his face showing no hesitation.

However, one could see a chilling white aura in the air they exhaled.

On his drooping hands, a layer of ice spread from his fists toward his arms.

"This is not enough."

Rayleigh was surprised to see this because he realized that Ace's ability was quite good, very similar to that of a Marine Admiral.

But based on that, it's unlikely.

After all, even a Marine Admiral-level fighter, plus a Logia-type Ice-Ice Fruit, couldn't make much of a splash in front of Dunn.

However, if he really has enough talent, he might be able to give Dunn a run for his money.

The thought of Dunn sleeping with Hancock made Rayleigh's forehead veins throb.

It's like someone suddenly picking the little white flower that you've raised for twenty years.

Although, in Rayleigh's opinion, Dunn would indeed be a good candidate if he could treat Hancock well.

But the dissatisfaction is impossible to suppress.

Thinking of this, Rayleigh leaped up and landed in front of Ace with a whoosh.

"Kid, come on, let me see how good you are. If you're not capable enough, you won't make it."

Rayleigh had barely finished speaking when Ace's fist was already in front of him.

"Hmm, not bad!"

Rayleigh dodged Ace's punch by turning his head, took two steps back, and commented as he did so.

"I didn't offer any warnings like those others. Since I've made my move, my goal is to defeat my opponent. I'll use any means necessary to achieve that."

Rayleigh spoke as he retreated.

boom!

The hand covered in Armament Haki swept away the leg that was about to kick him down.

Rayleigh, who had maintained a calm demeanor while speaking, looked displeased.

That being said, this guy in front of me is really different from Roger.

You can actually use this kind of move?

"You said it yourself, defeating you would be enough."

As Ace finished speaking, ice appeared beneath his feet, spreading rapidly along the ground and binding Rayleigh's feet within it.

The ice spread rapidly up Rayleigh's leg.

"If you actually hit me, your Aunt Xiaqi will beat you to death."

As Rayleigh spoke, he exerted a little force with his legs and broke free from the ice before Ace could rush over.

"Kid, let me teach you. Although Devil Fruit abilities are powerful, Haki is equally important. Against an opponent who is skilled in Haki, abilities are not as effective."

As soon as he finished speaking, he took a step forward and was in front of Ace. Then, his fist, covered in Armament Haki, slammed into Ace's abdomen.

A sharp crack echoed through the air as Ace was sent flying backward, crashing into the wall at the edge of the circular plaza.

The tall, sturdy wall collapsed, burying Ace inside.

Rayleigh glanced at the edge of the plaza, drew his sword, and unleashed a slash that sent the surveillance Den Den Mushi flying.

Just as Rayleigh was doing all this, Ace climbed out of the rubble and touched his aching abdomen.

"Being badass? I can be badass too!"

Ace charged out and attacked Rayleigh.

"Ice Fist!"

Before he even arrived, a giant, icy fist slammed down toward Rayleigh.

"It's no use, it's too slow."

Rayleigh raised his sword and brushed aside the ice block that flew in front of him; the giant ice fist spun and flew out of the circular plaza.

A battle of mentorship between the Pirate King's right-hand man and the Pirate King's son has officially begun.

However, in Dunn's eyes, it really was just like children fighting.

Dunn was quite disappointed that he didn't see the scene he wanted to see.

In particular, Dunn was hoping that Ace would reveal his identity during the live broadcast.

It will definitely be very interesting.

However, since Rayleigh was giving instructions, there was no need to watch.

Dunn shook his head, and aside from going out to clean up the battlefield of the ability users, he turned his attention back to other battles.

The battle on Hawkeye's side is nearing its end.

One person chasing and attacking several others clearly indicates that their strength far surpasses that of the others.

However, Doflamingo and his crew were already considering retreating.

On the other hand, Charlotte Linlin and Golden Lion's group had already lost many people, while Whitebeard, who was more famous, had very few challengers.

But why is this old man here too?

Green pepper!

Whitebeard was also taken aback when he saw the green peppers.

He also remembered the green peppers; their pointed heads left a deep impression on him.

"Didn't that guy Garp smash your head flat?"

Whitebeard was obviously aware of this gossip, and now he looked at Green Pepper's pointed head with great curiosity.

"Whitebeard, I didn't have the chance to fight you back then, but now I'm here."

Green peppers don't mention this at all.

Was it because Dunn punched him back?

"Grandpa, let us do it. You should rest for a bit."

After hearing what Qingjiao said, Lao Cai was eager to try it out.

After seeing Dunn off, he grew a lot under Green Pepper's tutelage and had completely mastered the essence of the Eight-Strike Fist.

"Hmph, little guys, get out of the way. Whitebeard isn't someone you can mess with."

Green Pepper flicked his hand and said confidently.

Dunn's eyelids twitched violently as he witnessed everything through his Observation Haki.

The green pepper, who used to be a flat-headed girl, would cry at the drop of a hat. But after he beat her back, her willpower became stronger.

But now, isn't this going a bit too far?

Does this guy really think he can take on Whitebeard?

Before Dunn could finish his rant, Green Pepper and Lao Cai's group were punched away by Whitebeard.

It was a real punch.

The shockwave sent Qingjiao and Lao Cai flying together.

Those who saw it on the monitor were speechless.

At first, seeing how confident Green Pepper seemed, I thought he could really cause Whitebeard some trouble.

Turns out, he's just a complete clown.

"Has Dunn had contact with this old man before?"

Hancock asked curiously.

Robin nodded in agreement.

"Yes, I've been on their ship before."

Robin found it somewhat amusing.

When she first met him, she thought he was a funny person, and now it seems that her first impression was correct.

"Robin, aren't we going? What's the point of watching this here?"

Baby5, who was staring at the monitor, asked with wide eyes.

She, who had previously stayed behind on the boat, took the opportunity to run back, eager to join in the fun.

Especially after seeing Don Quixote and his gang.

Hearing her words, Robin thought for a moment and then shook his head.

"Forget it, it's chaotic enough already."

Looking at the vast array of monitors filled with scenes of battle, people were falling down almost every moment.

The exam was not peaceful.

The battles become even more intense, especially if Devil Fruits can be found.

"It hasn't actually passed yet."

Hancock turned her head to look at the larger monitors on one side.

There are still people who can quickly reach the finish line by relying on their own speed or other abilities.

However, these people were clearly outmatched by the hunters guarding the final stronghold.

"These guys are pretty strong. Crocodile, what are Dunn's plans?"

Robin looked over as well, then asked Crocodile, who was not far away.

"Except for a few who require special attention, everyone else must rely on their own true abilities to get through."

Crocodile answered Robin's question.

"Isn't this a bit unfair?"

Robin asked upon hearing this.

"There is no such thing as true fairness in this world, only fair treatment based on circumstances."

Crocodile smiled upon hearing this.

"Moreover, the hunters who can truly pass this time will enjoy the full support of the guild, whether it's training or operations at sea, they will be able to mobilize a lot of guild resources."

As he spoke, he turned to look at the array of monitors, most of which displayed combat footage.

"There definitely can't be too many people like that."

Actually, he didn't quite agree with Dunn's approach; it was all about giving.

Even though there aren't many real hunters this time, the full support and resources required still represent a significant expense.

But what could Dunn do but agree and carry it out?

However, these true hunters are definitely at a privileged level.

If there are too many, the guild will face even greater pressure.

However, this would also mean that the number of people who aspire to become true hunters would be extremely large.

Thinking about this made Crocodile feel a little better.

He had already made up his mind that after the exam, he would have Morgans promote it so that an even stronger candidate would appear in the next exam.

"Vice President, those people have made their move again."

A staff member stood up to report.

Crocodile looked over upon hearing this and waved his hand.

"Let's move out and take them all down. We can't let them kill anymore."

"clear!"

The person who answered immediately got up and hurriedly left.

"Why didn't you make a move earlier?"

Hancock asked.

Watching from here, she knew what had happened.

World Government agents infiltrated the exam and assassinated those who took it.

"Some of them deserve to die."

Crocodile explained, but didn't elaborate.

That's what they say, but it's not easy to control. Although they didn't completely succeed in using someone else to do the dirty work, they were close.

The Hunter's Guild began its operation, in the flower garden of Mary Geoise.

"It's time to begin."

Im looked at the numerous screens projected not far in front of him and said softly.

"Lord Im."

Upon hearing this, a maidservant not far away knelt down on one knee.

"Has the Navy heard about Steelbone Sky?"

Im asked.

"Yes, Lord Im, as you instructed, I have informed the Navy. However, are you really sure the Navy will allow that person to make the move?"

The kneeling maid's voice was filled with confusion.

"That's what the Warring States would do."

As Im spoke, his eyes were fixed on one of the projected screens.

Dunn was among them.

"Perhaps he already knows all this and won't take action himself."

The maid spoke again.

He will go.

"Im said in a low voice."

"Lord Im, the Five Elders request an audience. They have come to this Sky Island because a creature suspected of having entered from another world has been discovered and brought here."

"Um?"

Im's body stiffened, and he turned to look in the direction of the gate between the flowers.

"Go and fetch the detailed information."

"Yes, Lord Im."

Upon hearing this, the maid rose and respectfully withdrew.

"Did he really find out first?"