An Ordinary New World!

The world seems to be in the transition from spring to summer, with average temperatures stable between 21 and 22 degrees Celsius, and lush trees, meadows, and rolling hills everywhere.

About 300 meters to the east of the Star Gate lies a vast sea. It's unclear whether this is the coastline of a mainland island or an island in itself.

By this time, experiments had confirmed that it was safe to breathe normally here. Caesar and the others removed their heavy, sweltering hazmat suits and began collecting samples of the soil, plants, insects, and even seawater.

The CP7 members also reverted to their black attire, leaving three to protect the testing personnel while the remaining three, armed with Den Den Mushi), quickly dispersed to the north, south, and west.

However, they didn't plan to go too far, and stopped after about a kilometer.

The men in black who were looking to the west and south found that there was only the vast sea ahead, while the men in black who were looking to the north were still facing uneven hillsides and forests.

All of this was transmitted via the Den Den Mushi's signal and appeared on a monitor or projection screen in the local world on the other end.

"Surrounded by the sea on three sides, this should be a peninsula, but why is there not a single person here?" Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter transmitted his question to the Authority Room via Den Den Mushi.

He didn't actually have to come here, but as the highest leader of CIPHER POL, he just felt that standing in this command center would create a better atmosphere when he first encountered another world.

"Not only is there no one, but according to my observation, apart from birds flying by, there isn't even a large animal to be seen," said Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro was wearing a kimono, as he adjusted his glasses.

"Isn't the location too remote? But this is a good thing for us, giving us a lot more time to prepare!" Topman Saint Topman Warcury voice.

"Then first set up Surveillance Den Den Mushi around the area. After the Biochemical Research Institute finishes its testing, send some Army and Construction Division personnel in to build a comprehensive defensive base centered on the Star Gate. Then, Empress, according to the original plan, dispatch CP9 to conduct reconnaissance in more distant areas."

At this moment, Marcus Saint Mars smiled and said, "I don't know why, but I feel a little disappointed. This other world looks too normal, like some normal island in the Four Seas."

"Indeed, if I didn't have absolute trust in Lord Imu, I might have had doubts." Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro nodded.

In fact, it wasn't just them; even Imu, who was inside the Moon Chamber, was feeling incredibly bored, so bored that he wanted to go out and play tennis with Stussy and the others again.

After all, who could have imagined that after being filled with anticipation and nervously preparing for everything, the first time entering the Star Gate would be so uneventful?

There were no two suns as is common in other worlds, the sky wasn't scarlet, and even the occasional small creatures weren't strangely shaped 'little gems,' but rather very ordinary rabbits, foxes, and the like.

"If I didn't firmly believe in the authenticity of this Golden Finger, I would have suspected that this Star Gate didn't connect to another world, but rather opened somewhere within this world."

Imu grumbled in dissatisfaction, then downed his glass of red wine in one gulp. He then picked up a document from the table, which listed the CP9 members to be investigated in depth Empress.

There's not much to say about the nine people among them. Although they are all elites among elites, as I said before, if you don't know them, just ignore them like strangers.

Only this man named Laskey caught his attention.

Silver hair, silver beard, handsome features, a long, pointed nose, sharp eyes, dark red square sunglasses, paired with a sharp black suit and a pair of blue diamond earrings.

To be honest, just based on his high-scoring looks and aloof demeanor, you can tell that this person is no ordinary individual.

Looking at his resume, the lines of tasks he had completed were densely packed, with the section on family relationships being the most interesting.

My daughter, Kalifa, is training on Guanhao Island!

"No wonder he's so handsome; how could the father of such a beautiful woman not be handsome?"

Imu is very familiar with Kalifa. When he watched the Water 7 and Enies Lobby arcs, he would watch every scene featuring Kalifa several times.

At the time, he even felt that in terms of charm alone, Kalifa, dressed in a black dress and black stockings, was more attractive than Nami at the time, and only Robin was also dressed in a black dress, could rival her.

In fact, both Kalifa and Nicole Robin could be secretaries.

"He's still the current captain of CP9, and his skills are quite good. We could try to train him."

Rob Lucci, Kalifa, and the others are simply too young. Imu felt that they couldn't just wait for them to grow up; instead, they should select a few from the current pool of talent and cultivate them as key individuals.

So who are the key targets?

Yes, of course, it's the people he's paying attention to!

[Poluporu, Polluporu]

Just then, the Den Den Mushi rang, Imu picked up the receiver to answer it.

"Lord Imu, the Figarland Shanks you were previously concerned about has escaped from the Land of the Gods and even defeated four patrolling Holy Guards."

Upon hearing this, Imu raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "As expected of Shanks, he's definitely not going to stay put."

Just as he was about to reply, a report faintly came from the other end of the phone. Topman Saint Topman Warcury said, "Lord Imu, we just received news that Figarland Shanks encountered Mihawk and Gion during his escape and has now been sent back to the Figarland Family Estate in the Land of the Gods Mihawk!"

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Imu was momentarily speechless, only feeling that this fate was truly wonderful. He hadn't even instructed Mihawk to talk to Shanks yet, and the two of them had already met on their own.

"Knew."

Having nothing to say, I simply hung up the call and put the receiver back on the Den Den Mushi's back.

"Ah, I really want to see what those two will say to each other on their first meeting." At this moment, he was incredibly envious of the 'Telescope Technique' of the other world.

"Although I can't see, I can still hear."

With Imu's current Observation Haki range and various special abilities, he could listen to any sound in the entire Mary Geoise if he wanted to; this could be called the 'Listening Technique'.

The Land of the Gods, the Figarland Family Estate.

"Who exactly are you?"

Shanks glared angrily at Mihawk, who had dragged him back, his face grim. As for Gion, since she couldn't get in, she went back on her own.

"Mihawk, of the Dracule Family, is Celestial Dragons, just like you." Mihawk found a wide chair, sat down, crossed his legs, and calmly looked at the other person as he spoke.

"Don't joke around, what Celestial Dragons could be that strong! Besides, I don't consider myself Celestial Dragons!"

"You're not weak either. I don't think those Holy Guards are a match for you. But you're still a long way from leaving here. You could have run another two hundred meters at most before being caught again."

After saying that, Mihawk pointed to the chair opposite him, "Why don't you sit down first and we chat for a bit?"

"You"

Shanks gritted his teeth in anger at Mihawk's casual attitude, but he could only sit down helplessly, knowing he was no match for him in their previous encounters.

There's nothing that can be done about it. He's fifteen years old this year, while the latter is almost twenty. The five-year age gap between a minor and an adult is completely different from the five-year age gap between adults.

"Hey, what do you want to talk about? After we're done, could you take me away from here?"

Mihawk said softly, "Let's talk about the story of your Roger Pirates, mainly the era of Gol D. Roger and 'Pluton' Rayleigh, such as their Swordsmanship styles."

"Then if I tell you, will you take me away from here?"

"Cannot."

"Then why should I tell you!"

"Can I come here often to spar with you, or do you prefer to be alone, or associate with other Celestial Dragons?"

"Uh--okay."

On this day, the friendship and bond between Hawk Eyes and Red-Haired took root and began to sprout.