Punk Forbidden Zone

The next morning, Baroque Works was ready and prepared to set off.

Whitebeard didn't appear; only Marco stood at the bow of the ship, looking at Xia Qiu and saying, "Don't kill Caesar, and don't destroy Doflamingo's factories. If you do, you'll only face death. As long as you preserve both factories, both Kaido and Big Mom will need you, and you can establish yourself in the New World. Even the Navy won't lay a hand on you."

"I'm sorry, you've misunderstood my intentions all along."

Xia Qiu said, "My goal has never been to gain a foothold in the New World."

"It seems my father was right, you've been too arrogant," Marco said. "But don't let Ace and Nami get hurt."

"Yeah?"

Xia Qiu smiled and said, "Don't worry, they are my subordinates now, and I will cherish their lives."

"I hope you'll still be alive when we meet again."

Marco shook his head and turned to leave.

Xia Qiu snorted and jumped into the sea, after which the ship moved forward.

Nami overheard their conversation and was somewhat puzzled by Xia Qiu's decision. Despite his father and Marco's warnings, he insisted on going his own way.

But strangely enough, both Ace and Heckle trusted him completely.

So Nami had no choice but to say, "Let's go, we're heading to the Punk Forbidden Zone. Heckle, you take the helm, Hachi, you control the sails."

"Good."

The two immediately set off towards their destination.

This so-called Punk Forbidden Zone was formerly a large research center managed by Vegapunk, but an explosion occurred four years ago, filling the entire island with poison gas. Although people went to remove the gas, they were unable to completely eliminate it.

Over time, the island became a restricted area, and because it was under Vegapunk's control, it was named the Punk Forbidden Zone.

To this day, countless pirates who entered the New World have disappeared there, yet no one is willing to go near it.

That was their destination.

Although the great battle between Aokiji and Akainu did not occur and history changed, Caesar remained hidden there because only there were the scientific research equipment he needed, and the ability to evade everyone's notice.

Xia Qiu's first target was Caesar, but Xia Qiu was not the one who carried out the plan.

Upon approaching the restricted area, Ace stood at the bow of the ship, using his Observation Haki to sense the island, and said, "I've spotted the Fire Dragon; it's in the southern part of the island."

Dragons exist on this island; these dragons were created by Vegapunk, and there are two of them.

These two dragons were also Xia Qiu's targets. One could breathe fire, and the other was enormous and also had wings. Xia Qiu needed them and hoped to devour them so that he could grow wings.

Moreover, although these two dragons were developed by Vegapunk, Caesar might be able to develop them as well, so he must be spared.

"Very good."

Xia Qiu said, "Heckle, Cecilia, Mr. Christmas, Alken, the four of you will travel from the north. Remember your objective and our plan."

"Leave it to us."

On Mr. Christmas, the first to answer was Alken, who was eager to get started. According to the president, this time his enemy would be the perfect opportunity for him to make his best.

"Then let's set off."

The ship approached Punk Hazard and stopped on the north shore. Heckle changed their clothes, put on gas masks, and went ashore.

Seeing them head towards the interior of the island, Ace asked with some concern, "Can they do it? According to your description, there might be Shichibukai there, what if..."

After Moria's death, Law handed over the hearts of one hundred pirates to the World Government and then became the new Shichibukai.

Although Xia Qiu was prepared to join forces with Luo, if he disagreed, then these people would be in grave danger.

Don't worry.

Xia Qiu looked into the distance and said, "What I give Luo is something he can't refuse."

"As for Heckle and the other three."

Xia Qiu said, "I have arranged suitable opponents for them. This is a test for them. They need real combat to prove their strength."

As Xia Qiu spoke, the four figures in the distance gradually disappeared into the distance.

"Is this the Sakura Kingdom?"

Momousagi stood on the shore, looking at the island covered in snow. She stretched out her hand, and a snowflake landed in her palm.

She set the snowflakes aside and glanced at the magnificent ship. It was Vivi's ship; it seemed she was indeed here.

I need to ask her about the specifics.

Four days ago, the Marine Headquarters issued an order to find Vivi and investigate the Alabasta incident.

Momousagi arrived in Alabasta two days ago. After resting for a day, she headed to the Sakura Kingdom and arrived here early this morning.

"It's so cold."

Momousagi shivered and instantly appeared on the ship, then coldly shouted, "Everyone inside, come out!"

Who is it?

A voice rang out, and then a figure walked onto the deck. Upon seeing Momousagi, he froze on the spot, then rubbed his eyes, "Momo, Vice Admiral Momousagi."

"Take me to see Vivi," Momousagi said softly.

"To see Princess Vivi?"

The captain, who remained on the ship, nodded and said, "I will take you to the castle."

Led by the captain, Momousagi rode a hippo from the port to the bottom of the cable car, and then rode the cable car up the mountain.

Sitting in the cable car, looking at the bustling medical center in the distance, Momousagi's eyes were filled with curiosity.

She knew a lot about the medical center, which had been operating for nearly two years, and knew that it was a good thing for the medical community.

After the Sakura Kingdom changed its king, the country is regaining its former glory as a major medical power.

Her Majesty the Queen of the Sakura Kingdom is wonderful, and Vivi is truly amazing.

A smile appeared on Momousagi's lips as she took the cable car to the mountaintop and was led into the castle.

"Vice Admiral Momousagi, Princess Vivi and Queen Zala are at the medical center, but they will be back soon."

Dalton stood there and said, "Please sit here and wait a while."

"Good."

Momousagi nodded and sat down on the sofa. Flames burned in the fireplace in the distance, making the place very warm.

Dalton then asked, "Vice Admiral Momousagi, would you like some hot drinks? We have coffee, green tea, and black tea."

"Green tea, please."

"Momousagi said with a smile."

Dalton immediately ordered someone to bring green tea and place it in front of Vice Admiral Momousagi.

Momousagi picked up the teacup, took a sip of green tea, nodded, and placed it there, waiting quietly.

But a full hour passed, and Vivi still hadn't returned after drinking two cups of green tea.

Hasn't it arrived yet?

Vice Admiral Momousagi waited for a while, then couldn't help but stand up. Just as he was about to ask something, everything went black, and he collapsed to the ground with a thud.

Squeak.

The door opened, Zala slowly walked in. Looking at Momousagi lying on the ground, she said, "These two drugs developed by the medical center are indeed powerful. One is a liquid, and the other is a gas. The liquid is colorless and odorless when placed in water. After entering the body, it circulates and accumulates in the blood and has no effect. However, as soon as the gas enters the body, it immediately triggers a drug mutation, causing people to faint. Even Vice Admiral will faint."

"Let's carry her away."

Zala said with a smile, "I want to have a good talk with her when she wakes up."

As Zala spoke, two guards went over and began to lift Momousagi up.

But the next moment, blood flashed and both figures fell to the ground.

Before Zala could react, a longsword was pressed against her neck, and then a voice rang out, "Queen Zala, what do you wish to discuss?"