Punk Hazard.
Luo Wen group had reached the shore, surrounded by the gigantic children, as well as the captured Caesar and Monet.
The people on the Windrider also arrived here and learned about what had happened on the island.
First, he congratulated Kalifa on obtaining a powerful Devil Fruit, then he started cursing at Caesar.
Before long, Vergo, along with Smoker and Hina, arrived with the navy of the G-5 Branch.
Soon, the three men, leading three thousand naval soldiers, arrived before Luo Wen.
Vergo has arrived; perhaps there's still hope?
Monet and Caesar's eyes lit up, then they lowered their heads and pretended to be ostriches.
Gion, meanwhile, scrutinized Vergo, sensing something was amiss.
With so many children abducted by Caesar, didn't the G-5 Branch of the navy notice anything? Even if they were incompetent, they should have made a move.
Moreover, the G5's territory is far too peaceful.
In previous years, the annual reports submitted to headquarters consistently showed steady growth in performance, year after year.
Something's not right, something's really not right.
This base commander is suspicious!
Gion looked at Vergo with a much deeper gaze.
"Is this the legendary Godslayer? He doesn't seem as Haki as the young master."
Vergo glanced at Luo Wen and muttered to himself.
His young master is at the forefront of fashion, his pink coat paired with a gold Chelsea boot exudes Haki.
Luo Wen, dressed in a clean and neat black and white martial arts uniform, was far less flamboyant than his young master.
With just one glance, he knew that Luo Wen was no good, Doflamingo was!
Behind Vergo, Smoker and Hina were also sizing up Luo Wen, trying to see if there was anything different about him.
"They seem much more amicable than when we met in Loguetown?"
Smoker could hardly believe his own judgment, but the facts were right in front of him.
The Luo Wen he met in Loguetown was sharp and aggressive, with a wild and fierce thirst for battle.
Now, Luo Wen is still full of vigor, but he is much more composed and calm than before.
Could it be that killing Celestial Dragons has a calming effect?
Smoker found it utterly absurd.
Hina was also carefully observing Luo Wen.
He appears wise and capable, not like a terrorist hostile to the World Government.
With his upright posture and imposing presence, Luo Wen perfectly embodies the image of Marine Admiral.
Even compared to the carefree Kizaru, the lazy and casual Aokiji, and the gangster-like Sakazuki, Luo Wen seemed more serious.
And Luo Wen seemed to notice her gaze and smiled at her.
Hina turned her head away, looking as embarrassed as if she'd been caught peeping.
"Lord Luo Wen, I've long admired you!"
Vergo walked up to Luo Wen, extended his palm, and said respectfully.
"No need to say more, just focus on saving those children."
Luo Wen said casually, ignoring Vergo's attempt to shake hands.
Not just anyone can shake his hand.
"Luo Wen Lowen, how merciful you are!"
Vergo subtly withdrew his hand, turned and shouted towards the navy, "Did you hear that? Go save those children!"
"Yes, Mr. Vergo!"
The sailors shouted with great energy, and then led the children, who were over ten meters tall, onto the warship one by one.
Hina took this opportunity to go to Gion and ask her long-lost friend about her.
Smoker also wanted to get closer to Tashigi, but since the two had no connection, he could only awkwardly direct the Marines to work.
As the sailors were rescuing the children, Vergo casually remarked, "Is this the evil scientist who experimented on the children on the island?"
"If I remember correctly, this should be Caesar Courland, the one who released poison gas in Punk Hazard, forcing the Marine Science Unit to relocate, right?"
Vergo pointed at Caesar Courland, pretending not to recognize him.
"You have a good eye, this is the one."
Luo Wen enjoyed Vergo's performance, feeling as if he were watching a monkey show.
I have to say, this guy's acting was pretty convincing.
Compared to the Fox Spirit Matchmaker's acting skills, hers is far more exquisite.
"After escaping, instead of hiding, he returned to the island and preyed on the children. He deserves to die!"
"If a guy like that falls into my hands, I'd gladly cut him into a thousand pieces!"
Vergo frowned and said angrily, filled with righteous indignation.
On the ground, Caesar, his face bruised and swollen, glared angrily at Vergo. Was this guy trying to silence him?
"That's true."
Luo Wen nodded slightly, then watched Vergo perform quietly.
"On the other hand, he is, after all, a criminal who fled from the Marine Science Unit, and the navy has an undeniable responsibility for that."
Vergo looked ashamed and expressed his deep regret for the Navy's incompetence.
Then, as if remembering something, he continued, "Moreover, these children have been subjected to some kind of experimentation by him, so I think it would be easier to handle the subsequent treatment with him involved."
"So, what you mean is?"
Luo Wen raised an eyebrow slightly, looking at Vergo with amusement.
Caesar on the ground also quieted down; he seemed to understand now that this guy had come to rescue him.
"Mr. Luo Wen, I want to buy Caesar back, have him tried by the Navy, and take responsibility for the children's treatment."
Vergo observed Luo Wen's expression and spoke cautiously.
Luo Wen frowned. "You're just spouting nonsense? Do you think I'm a fool?"
If there was nothing else, he would have slapped this idiot to death on the spot, this self-proclaimed master of acting.
If there's something else, then we'll call him out later.
Luo Wen rubbed his fingers together, implying, "That's all? No other indication?"
Vergo was taken aback for a moment, but quickly came to his senses.
He was secretly pleased; being able to talk was a good thing. "Of course not. Caesar's bounty is 300 million Beli, but we can give you 600 million as a reward for your hard work!"
That's more like it.
Luo Wen's gaze softened, and he patted Vergo on the shoulder with approval.
That's more like it. I'll call him out on it later and make another killing.
"I'm glad you're satisfied."
Vergo's heart tightened, and he only breathed a sigh of relief when Luo Wen's hand left.
However, the plan can be considered a success.
Vergo was secretly pleased with himself, feeling a sense of intellectual superiority.
So what if Godslayer?
They were completely fooled by me.
"Mr. Luo Wen, shall we exchange now?"
Vergo looked at Luo Wen respectfully, a hint of mockery in his eyes.
"Um."
Luo Wen nodded slightly, then calmly looked at Caesar.
Caesar was overjoyed, thinking he was about to escape Luo Wen's clutches.
At that moment, Caesar glared at Vergo with resentment, his acting skills reaching new heights.
Monet breathed a sigh of relief; the production of Artificial Devil Fruit had finally been saved.
"Mr. Luo Wen, this is 600 million Beli!"
Vergo smiled and handed Luo Wen a suitcase, already confident of victory.
At that moment, Caesar felt as if he were sitting on pins and needles.
Turning his head, he met Luo Wen's gaze, which felt as sharp as a knife, as if his entire body was about to be torn apart.
What's going on?! Why is he looking at me like that?!
Caesar's heart skipped a beat, and in a flash, his killer instinct kicked in.
I'm afraid my act with Vergo has already been seen through.
If I really leave, my death will be even more gruesome!
In an instant, Caesar understood everything.
He suddenly pointed at Vergo: "Luo Wen, he's Donquixote Family spy sent into the navy!"
"!!!"
Monet and Vergo's eyes widened in surprise, and they were instantly taken aback.