I just want to find a job, and then become a Navy Admiral.

Marineford, Headquarters

Inside the Marshal's office, Sengoku gave a solemn "hmm" and then said, "He used to be a scientist at a scientific research institute under the World Government, but due to his extreme personality, he developed extremely dangerous poison gas bombs, which led to a very serious explosion at the institute. As a result, he was arrested."

"However, because of the Devil Fruit power he ate, he escaped from the Navy and then disappeared without a trace."

At this point, Sengoku asked with a puzzled tone, "Did they receive help from Big Mom, so they went into hiding?"

But after saying that, Sengoku immediately added, "In short, if he's collaborating with BIGMOM, and even receiving financial support from BIGMOM, then he must be conducting some extremely dangerous scientific research. We must catch him as soon as possible!"

"Also, you told me before that you don't know Armament Haki yet, while Caesar is a Logia-type Devil Fruit user with the Gas-Gas Fruit ability. The most direct way to harm Logia-type Devil Fruit users is with Armament Haki, or by attacking their physical form before they can transform into their own. So don't act rashly when you encounter Caesar; wait for the right moment to strike!"

As Sengoku gave instructions to the Den Den Mushi in front of him, he also looked at the scribe beside him, signaling him to collect the information on Caesar that they had gathered so far.

The Den Den Mushi replied, "So you're a Logia-type like Mr. Sakazuki? I see. That's all for now. I need to find out where that person is. Besides, I'm increasingly convinced that the disappearance of those children is related to this guy named Caesar."

Sengoku didn't have much say in the matter of the missing child, having done no investigation, but he did say, "Remember, Caesar is very skilled at using poison gas. Don't be careless. Even if you defeat..."

At this point, Sengoku suddenly realized he had gone a bit too far with his warning, so he changed his words: "In short, be careful in everything. Caesar is extremely cunning and ruthless!"

There were no further pleasantries.

Sengoku hung up the Den Den Mushi, his brow furrowed.

Big Mom is heading to Wano Country, and the Whitebeard Pirates, whom they acquired through other means, are also heading there...

This event was predicted.

After all, Queen joining the Big Mom Pirates meant that a battle was inevitable in Wano Country.

The fighting between pirates is just dogs fighting each other!

To Sengoku's surprise, M. Caesar Clown reappeared, and that man actually formed a partnership with BIGMOM.

Chief Strategist Tsuru looked at Sengoku: "Although that child gives you a stomachache, you seem to be caring more and more about him."

Sengoku clenched his fists: "How could I possibly care about that brat! Besides, he's clearly a navy officer, but he keeps saying he's on lunch break or off work, making me have to keep track of the time every time I talk to him now!"

Crane glanced at Sengoku: "Others don't receive this kind of treatment."

But after saying that, noticing that Sengoku was still being stubborn, he changed his words: "However, if we kill Charlotte Snag, one of the 'Shoguns,' even without the news, Big Mom will know immediately. That woman is very serious about her child's Vivre Card."

Sengoku let out a heavy sigh and then said, "This sea is nothing now. After Kaido's death, this world is destined to be turned upside down. Moreover... Big Mom is now fighting Whitebeard, and she probably can't break free from her duties."

Tsuru also said, "It seems that the World Government has also found a new candidate for the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

Sengoku didn't ask where Tsuru got the information, but instead said directly, "Well, it's strange how they managed to reach this agreement, but... the Five Elders must have wanted to eliminate Hanafuda for a long time and replace him with the Tyrant. Steel Bone told me about this, but I'll have to wait until I go to Mary Geoise for the specifics."

After saying that, Sengoku looked at the naval commodore standing at the door: "Notify Kuzan to go and check out the area near Wano Country. There's no need to take action, but just in case. That country itself has unstable factors, and it's not a member state."

The brigadier general immediately saluted and hurriedly turned to leave.

Crane crossed her arms, pondered for a moment, and said, "It's only been a few months since the explosion at Punk Hazard, and Caesar has already fled and disappeared without a trace. He's even in contact with Big Mom. Although what follows is all speculation, if he was responsible for the missing child Su An mentioned, then I'm afraid his partners aren't just... What's wrong?"

As the conversation drew to a close, Tsuru noticed a change in Sengoku's expression.

Sengoku then spoke up, "Could he have returned to Punk Hazard? After all, according to the data, there's still one laboratory that wasn't affected, and the entire island is surrounded by poison gas. But the one who created that poison gas was Caesar!"

At this point, Sengoku frowned: "That guy wouldn't have gone back to continue researching that weapon of his... and it's still Big Mom..."

At this point, Zhan Guo called Su An again.

immediately.

"Mr. Warring States?"

Su An's voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

Sengoku immediately asked, "Did you get information from that pirate about where they paid Caesar?"

Suan, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, replied, "They said it's on an island near a small island called Bank Zone."

Warring States Period: "!"

……

New world.

Punk Hazard, an island completely surrounded by poison gas.

This small island, which once served as a naval research base, was transformed into a living hell filled with poisonous gas due to M. Caesar Clown's reckless and insane experiments.

Therefore, it was abandoned by the World Government and designated as a restricted area, known as the "Banker Zone," where no one is allowed to enter.

An island surrounded by poison gas.

However, once you cross the toxic gas in the canyon at the entrance to the island, you'll find that the gas has completely disappeared.

The entire island was even covered in a light green color, making it seem completely unlike a place where poisonous gas could be present.

And inside the undamaged, intact research institute at the foot of the mountain...

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh, clown, what do you mean by that? My experiment won't fail! This island is the best proof, and I'm currently treating those victims, observing them in every detail, so don't underestimate me!"

A strange purple gas condensed in front of the table and spoke to the Den Den Mushi on the table.

Right next to her, a woman with dark green hair was writing something down with a pen in her hand.

From the other end of the Den Den Mushi, Doflamingo's voice came through: "I'm not questioning you, Caesar. I'm just telling you that our only major client right now is Big Mom, and he's also very interested in the [SAD] experiments."

Upon hearing the name, the purple gas began to distort and shift, its gaze turning towards another room. Although a door blocked the view, behind that door lay the gold and silver treasures that Caesar had just retrieved from outside.

The gas, which was Caesar, immediately revealed a greedy look: "Of course I know, after all, BIGMOM also sponsored me to do other experiments."