After Herbert led the Kozuki Pirates at sea for more than seven days, they finally approached Punk Hazard, the World Government Research Center in the New World's Fish-Man Island region.
Traveling from Reverse Mountain on the Grand Line to the New World meant sailing halfway around the world. Sailing from the New World back to Reverse Mountain meant completing a full circuit around the world.
Herbert addressed the crew. "Everyone, stay alert. We've reached the waters around Punk Hazard. Once we land, sneak in first and take a good look at this World Government Research Center. Then we'll wipe this place out completely. Don't let even a dog escape."
The Kozuki Pirates' officers spoke up one after another. "We of the Kozuki Clan understand." Pierre said, "Understood, First Mate." Leo added, "Got it, First Mate." Doronsa, Ilman, and the others nodded to show that they understood.
Herbert continued, "The World Government has conducted countless inhumane experiments there. The worst is their experiment to turn ordinary people into giants. To gain the Giant race's combat power, they forcibly abducted numerous orphans for experiments in gigantifying ordinary people." Pierre said, "First Mate, we must destroy that evil World Government research facility." Herbert said, "Get ready, everyone. We'll use a storm-like assault to swiftly eliminate every one of the World Government's lackeys."
Herbert took the lead, putting on an Oni-Witcher Mask like a samurai. The other officers and crew also put on Oni-Witcher Masks. These Oni-Witcher Masks were a specialty of Wano Country. Once everyone wore masks and samurai clothing, even an idiot would know they were from Wano Country.
Punk Hazard was not yet the place where Akainu and Aokiji would fight. It was still simply the World Government Research Center. Caesar Clown had not yet caused the gas explosion, and even