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

Im didn't have to wait long; several clear photos and detailed intelligence were delivered to her.

Im's eyes widened slightly as he looked at the serpentine monster covered in bone arms in the photo in his hand.

Her long lifespan allowed her to see more of the world and to know that there are many strange and wonderful creatures in it.

But she had never seen anything like it before.

If she had any doubts before, now that she saw it with her own eyes, she believed it.

"The Flame Tank Hunters discovered it by accident; that island has disappeared."

Im carefully examined the document in her hand, and when she saw the last paragraph, Im's body trembled.

"Can this thing sense the direction from which its world appears? Spirit particles?"

Beside her, the maid kneeling on one knee listened to Im's unconscious words, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes.

Lord Im rarely speaks, but lately he's been talking more and more.

"Tell them to find a way to steal this thing."

Im placed the photos and intelligence he was holding on the table in the middle of the flower room and gave the instructions.

"Yes, Lord Im."

The maid left upon hearing this.

Im sat alone amidst the vast expanse of flowers, falling silent once more.

……

Sky Island.

The brutal Hunter Exam continues, and behind Dunn are dozens of Devil Fruits.

Some were collected by the guild, found and eaten by people, but those people who ate the fruit did not live long.

The other unexpected gain was this.

"President, you're right. Someone has indeed betrayed us regarding that monster."

Crocodile's deep voice rang in Dunn's ears.

"No need for that, Crocodile. Things like this always happen when things develop too fast. After all, the World Government controls the entire world."

Dunn smiled upon hearing this.

"The message you left behind has probably been leaked by them, guild master. Should we take action and take them down?"

Crocodile's tone was unfriendly, clearly indicating his displeasure.

He founded the Hunter Guild himself, so he naturally knew that World Government spies had infiltrated the guild. However, he believed that everything was under his control. But judging from this situation, someone had already infiltrated the core of the Hunter Guild without his knowledge.

Although Dunn didn't mean to blame him, if one had to say, he was definitely negligent in his duties.

"That won't be necessary."

Upon hearing this, Dunn immediately rejected Crocodile's proposal.

"See what they do next, just act as usual, and pretend you didn't find out about this."

"But President, isn't this very important to you?"

Crocodile was startled by what he heard.

"Perhaps they'd love for me to leave."

Dunn said with a smile.

"That's true. If I were in control of the World Government, and I couldn't deal with you, Chairman, I would also want you to disappear forever. Now that the news that you come from another world has been leaked, the World Government would certainly want that even more."

"Actually, there's another possibility."

Dunn said upon hearing this.

"What's possible?" Crocodile asked, somewhat curious.

"If I don't leave, will the person behind the World Government leave on their own?"

"Or," Dunn paused, "or perhaps they're looking for ways to deal with me from other worlds."

"That's certainly possible, Chairman, you're absolutely right."

Crocodile nodded repeatedly upon hearing this.

That is indeed a possibility.

If you can't beat them, can't you at least avoid them?

If none of these work, then find a way to win elsewhere.

"Just wait and see. Also, I might leave for a while, and the World Government might take advantage of that time to make a move on Skypiea. That thing is already right above Skypiea."

Dunn said again.

"What? You mean the Heavenly King?"

Crocodile felt a chill run down his spine upon hearing Dunn's words.

He hadn't witnessed the power of Uranus firsthand, but he knew that the World Government had used it in Dressrosa, though Dunn had blocked it.

That was an ancient weapon capable of destroying a giant island.

If the Sky Island is hit, it may truly become a thing of the past.

"President, with your strength, can't you destroy this thing?"

Crocodile asked a question.

"Too high!"

Upon hearing this, Dunn looked up at the sky.

He still couldn't see anything in the sky from here, but his terrifying Observation Haki allowed him to clearly see the enormous mechanical construct floating above, possibly on the outer layer of the planet.

Dunn really didn't want to try going to those kinds of places casually.

If even with his current physical condition, he cannot resist and becomes another incapable ultimate being in space, then it would be a huge loss.

However, the World Government's approach this time seems to be the same as their previous practices, treating the entire navy as a watchdog, ordering it around at will.

But the world government can see the current situation clearly. A former admiral might actually be able to seize power from Sengoku, but he did it too poorly.

Therefore, Dunn suspected that the World Government was doing this on purpose.

If Kong hadn't met with this accident, Sengoku might have actually let go, or at least allowed a portion of the Navy loyal to the World Government to return to control.

But a more likely scenario is that the Navy will completely defect and openly defy the World Government's orders.

Of course, there is another advantage to this.

Dunn felt that the World Government's goal, at least in part, might be to transfer him away.

With the time bomb looming overhead, Dunn became even more certain of his suspicions.

But does the world government think that Steelcore can hold them back?

The World Government must know that I now possess the power of the Door-Door Fruit.

If they really want to lure the tiger away from the mountain, they can only hope that Steel Bone can actually hold them back.

His Observation Haki swept across the entire examination area.

Rayleigh was still instructing and beating up Ace, while Luffy was heading towards Ace and Rayleigh.

The fighting continues elsewhere.

Law and Doflamingo's group are also heading towards the final tower.

However, after leaving Hawkeye, the group seemed to have not given up their previous plans, and this time their target appeared to be the golden lion next to the head.

"These guys."

Dunn shook his head slightly.

It seems I was overthinking it.

Those who dare to truly take on the challenge, aside from stubborn fools, are generally avoided by everyone else.

"Is he too famous? If we need to replace him later, maybe we can just copy him."

Dunn stroked his chin, lost in thought.

Anyway, apart from the people who came before, no one else has entered this place.

Dunn's deterrent power is stronger than anyone else's.

As time went on, after the first person officially passed, others gradually passed as well.

Each time someone passed by, an announcement would resound throughout the area, prompting the others to speed up.

However, this exam is clearly not going to end so soon.

After all, some people are skilled and fast.

However, some people lack the skill and are very slow.

Even without rest, the distance from the entrance to the destination would take at least two or three days.

We can't have the exam over before these people are even halfway through.

After all, it's not easy to come all this way.

However, the news that Dunn was waiting for didn't keep him waiting for long.

"So, you're saying the target will spend the night on Garangry Island? Sengoku, do you believe this information is true?"

Listening to Sengoku's voice through the Den Den Mushi in his hand, Dunn smiled.

He has now basically confirmed it.

These people are the bait, or rather, they function as bait.

"The information is correct."

Upon hearing this, the Warring States period became serious.

"Whatever their purpose, they did stop on this island under the cover of night. With your abilities, you should be able to find them before they set off."

"And then what, take them out?"

Dunn asked this question with a hint of amusement.

"If possible, seriously injure them or kidnap them."

The Warring States period paused for a long time before speaking.

"You can't do it this way. Now that you've made a decision, you have to stick to it."

"I know what I should do," Sengoku replied immediately, speaking very quickly.

"Don't rush, Sengoku! You're doing this to prevent the entire navy from getting involved in this brutal conflict. After all, if we really get involved, countless of you, who aren't immortal, will die."

"You really are...you're even worse than Roger."

"Warring States Period," he said through gritted teeth.

"No, don't compare me to pirates. Although I have recruited some pirates, I am still a good person. After all, I did this to free all of you from the oppression of the World Government."

After all, I had no obligation to do so; I did it simply because I'm too kind-hearted.

"You have a kind heart!"

Zhan Guo muttered, "I won't waste my breath on you. I've already told you the news. I hope you act quickly."

After saying that, the Den Den Mushi was immediately disconnected.

Looking at the Den Den Mushi in his hand that had closed its eyes again, Dunn smiled.

In that case, let's make a move.

However, let's try the latest techniques we've researched, abilities derived from the analysis of Im's demonic powers.

"Crocodile, send me a rough nautical chart of Garland Island in the New World."

Dunn began to speak.

"good!"

Crocodile's voice rang in Dunn's ears.

Dunn raised his hand and pressed the miniature Den Den Mushi that was perched next to his ear.

Before long, Crocodile's figure appeared in the yellow sand, holding a sea chart in his hand.

"The situation in the New World is complex, and I spent a lot of manpower to create the nautical charts. However, the islands still need a compass for navigation, since the situation in the New World is complicated and no one knows what dangers they might encounter."

In the new world, it's quite possible to get lost due to various circumstances. Ordinary pointers are not very useful, and only permanent pointers are least affected by the new world.

"Just give it to me."

Dunn naturally understood the situation in the new world.

All he needed was the approximate location of the island so he could send his fiery clone there.

He turned his gaze to the sea chart Crocodile had unfolded, his eyelids lifting slightly in surprise.

"Really? That's the standard?"

Dunn pointed to two lines on the nautical chart and asked with a smile.

"It is indeed strange, but according to the mapping of many hunters, this is definitely the case."

Crocodile knew what Dunn was talking about, and then nodded.

He had a large amount of intelligence and survey data compiled to create a nautical chart, and he was stunned when he first saw it.

This situation doesn't seem to have formed naturally at all.

But after numerous confirmations, this is indeed the case.

The Calm Belt, a dangerous sea area that isolates the Grand Line from the four seas, is just too damn straightforward.

It really looks like something someone else could do.

But this thought only flashed through his mind at first, and he didn't think about it much.

But now, standing in front of Dunn, Crocodile suddenly felt that it might not have been created by humans.

"President, do you think someone who ate the Logia-type Wind-Wind Fruit and reached your level of power could create such a scene?"

Dunn was carefully examining the nautical chart when he heard Crocodile's words and nodded slightly.

"If a natural ability awakens, it's not impossible. If it doesn't awaken naturally, it can permanently change the environment. For example, if your ability awakens, it can turn an area into a desert forever."

Dunn began to speak.

"I can do it now too."

"No, you don't understand what I mean. By permanent, I mean there are very few ways to change it."

Dunn looked up at Crocodile.

Even if a lot of manpower and resources are spent to turn a desert back into an oasis, it will turn back into a desert in a short time.

"So, my guess was right? It really is the Calm Belt created by a Logia-type Wind-Wind Fruit user?"

Crocodile's eyes widened.

"Maybe, I'm not sure. After all, there are legends that the Red Line was also created by a power user. Who knows?"

Dunn shook his head.

If that's really the case, then the ability user who made the move might not be weaker than him now.

To claim the power to alter the entire planet's格局 (geju, a term encompassing overall situation, dynamics, and overall structure) is somewhat exaggerated.

Thinking of this, Dunn felt a surge of motivation.

"Alright, I've got it. Also, if anything major happens later, tell the others not to panic."

Dunn waved his hand.

Which one are you referring to?

Crocodile raised his finger and pointed to the sky.

"Hmm, very likely. Since we're here, we'll definitely play a role, otherwise it would be a waste of our time. If we get the chance, I'll take this opportunity to destroy this thing."

Dunn waved his hand.

"it is good."

Crocodile nodded, but left with a serious expression on his face, clearly not completely at ease.

After all, it's the power to destroy an island with a single blow.

Moreover, the other party would definitely make their move only after Dunn leaves the area.

After all, Dunn had already blocked such an attack before.

After Crocodile left, a blue portal appeared in front of Dunn.

Suddenly, flames erupted from Dunn's body, and he stepped into the portal, whereupon the green door vanished into thin air.

……

New world.

Above an island near Garlande, a portal appeared out of thin air, and Dunn's figure emerged from it.

After quickly determining its direction, it transformed into a streak of flame and flew towards Garanri Island.

Meanwhile, the atmosphere on Garangry Island was very somber.

On this previously uninhabited deserted island, a number of people have now gathered.

The once barren island is now covered with lush, dense jungle.