Changes and Kuina Who Wants to Leave

Change the environment?

That was true enough, but only because Dunn's ability ignored the nature of seawater.

Still, it was meaningless.

"It's taken care of. Let's continue. There should be some news coming in afterward."

The ship began moving. Over the next few days, they cleared another two islands and encountered some hunters carrying out orders to sweep away the monsters.

Crocodile's report also arrived soon afterward.

"Guildmaster, as instructed, the priority areas have been cleared and boundaries have been established. Next, we'll proceed with the cleanup step by step until everything has been completely eliminated."

"What about the World Government and the Marines?"

Dunn nodded at that, then asked.

"The World Government hasn't shown any reaction for now. Your previous move may have left them temporarily without anyone to command them, or perhaps they simply haven't had time to react. As for the Marines..."

Crocodile paused, his tone turning somewhat strange. "They're fighting among themselves. Some of them are Marines who previously opposed the Allied Forces and the Guild. They should be acting on orders from the World Government.

"But now another group of Marines is moving against those suspected of carrying out the World Government's orders."

"Looks like the earlier attack made Sengoku finally make up his mind."

Dunn gave his guess.

"I can understand the Marine Fleet Admiral's difficulties."

Crocodile spoke in a low voice. "The Marines' current situation is indeed difficult to handle, but if they want to become the protectors of future order, they must make their stance clear."

"Seems you're convinced we'll win."

Dunn smiled as a cup of sweet-and-sour fruit juice was brought before him.

Dunn gave Boa Hancock a slight nod, then continued.

"Crocodile, the situation has reached a stalemate and is beginning to be pushed back, correct?"

"Yes."

Crocodile was somewhat