Blood-Red Dawn at Punk Hazard

Above Punk Hazard, dark clouds pressed down overhead, and the scent of a storm filled the air, as if even nature had sensed the tempest about to erupt on this island.

The island's buildings still exuded a cold, steely air. White towers and prison-like walls all proclaimed the rule of the World Government.

But now, all of it had been shattered.

The Navy fleet had firmly taken control of this island, once deep within World Government territory. Naval flags snapped loudly in the sea wind.

The fighting on the island had already ended. With the final cannon blast, the World Government officials who had once wantonly oppressed the islanders and controlled everything had been eliminated one by one.

"Confiscate all confidential documents. Thoroughly clear away the World Government's remnants."

Sakazuki's voice was low and stern. Standing on the bridge with his hands behind his back, his gaze pierced through the clouds and mist as he surveyed all of Punk Hazard.

There was not the slightest expression on his face. In his icy gaze, there was only one goal: erase every trace of the World Government from this land.

He did not rush to order a full-scale assault. Instead, relying on his experience and caution, he directed the various Navy units in their sweep, ensuring that no corner was overlooked.

Every World Government warehouse and every former control center was inspected one by one.

Although the Navy had won this battle, Sakazuki knew that the World Government's hidden forces had not yet completely vanished.

"Rustle, rustle, rustle..."

Footsteps echoed through the desolate streets as Navy soldiers moved through every district of Punk Hazard, carrying various tools and clearing everything from the ruins.

Sakazuki's gaze periodically swept from the bridge toward every corner of the island, as though he were expecting something.