The year 1522 of the Round Sea Calendar quietly arrived, signaling that the day the Straw Hat Pirates gathered once more and set sail again was drawing near.
After arriving at Fish-Man Island, the group received Jinbe's welcome. Upon learning the news, he had specifically waited for them there.
Unlike in the original story, however, Fish-Man Island now flew the Thunder God Pirates' flag, so Luffy never had the chance to provoke Big Mom.
Even the dungeon boss had been thoroughly dealt with. After spending several days sightseeing, the group set sail once again.
Punk Hazard was much the same. After Vergo was taken out, Law destroyed the factory, captured Caesar, and left in a hurry.
Well, Law's appearance had been at Dawn's instruction, and the three-way alliance with Foxfire Kin'emon emerged once more.
Though he did not understand Dawn's intentions, Law agreed for the sake of revenge.
After destroying the factory and forcing Doflamingo to relinquish both his position as a Shichibukai and his throne, he even began to think that joining forces for revenge would not be a bad idea.
Of course, Dawn's deal remained the highest priority. No matter how he looked at it, his odds of revenge would be much higher with Dawn's help.
Though he did not know what Dawn was planning, he still contacted him and explained the current situation.
"Don't worry. He won't get away. Just continue acting according to your heart."
Dawn chuckled as he put away the Den Den Mushi and walked toward a warship not far away. Smiling at the man eating noodles aboard it, he said, "Mr. Fujitora, I heard you're heading to Dressrosa. Would you mind if I traveled with you for a while?"
"Of course. Mr. Dawn's company would be more than welcome."
The middle-aged man aboard