JOKER, Save Me!!!

As dusk fell, the Kuma fire and poisonous fumes painted the sky a crimson hue.

"Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh! Did you see that? Vegapunk destroyed most of Punk Hazard with a single blow. I am the greatest scientist of weapons of mass destruction!"

Amidst the poisonous gas and raging flames, Caesar's figure gradually emerged, his raised head and signature laughter spreading wildly across the scorched earth.

Looking around, the once lush and vibrant Punk Hazard has completely vanished, and the scars left on this land can never be fully healed.

"That's it, Dr. Caesar Crow, Head of Marine Science Research Department. Dr. Vegapunk has already ordered your arrest and that you be held fully responsible for this incident."

The voices echoed, and Caesar Courland turned around to find a Marine Vice Admiral standing behind him.

"Onigumo? You bastard... Vegapunk, you're just jealous of my talent!"

"Unauthorized human experimentation, detonation of untested weapons of mass destruction in a key laboratory, affecting innocent naval personnel, and causing the extinction of rare animals and plants..."

"Most importantly, you destroyed two state-of-the-art research institutes built by the World Government at a cost of tens of billions of Beli, and a large amount of valuable research data was destroyed in an instant!"

"Given your numerous crimes and criminal record, you are hereby formally arrested. Do not attempt to resist, you..."

"Stop dreaming! You bastard, you think you can just say you won't resist? Gas Net!"

Swoosh! Swoosh! Swoosh!

Before Caesar could react, large nets flew in from all directions, instantly trapping him and rendering Caesar unable to move.

"Sea... Seastone Net? You bastard..."

"I'm not stupid enough to fight Logia Ability User fairly, especially since you've turned this whole area into scorched earth!"

Marines from all directions swarmed forward, handcuffing Caesar with various types of Seastone handcuffs. Upon seeing this, Onigumo immediately dialed the Den Den Den Mushi) at Marine Headquarters Caesar.

"Yes, I am the Onigumo. Immediately dispatch a warship towards Punk Hazard. That's right, the tremor just now came from Punk Hazard. The laboratory was mostly destroyed by Caesar with dangerous experimental subjects..."

"Your branch chief wants to personally escort him? Very well, take Caesar to Impel Down immediately!"

After the Den Den Mushi hung up, Caesar's expression changed drastically, and he instinctively protested.

"Stop! Stop! I am the second-best scientist in the Naval Scientific Research Department, the top expert on weapons of mass destruction! You can't lock me up in Impel Down!"

"I want to see the Marine Admiral, I want to see the Fleet Admiral, I want to see the Five Elders..."

"Take him away! A scientist devoid of any morals is unfit to work for the Navy, which claims to uphold justice!"

With a wave of his hand, the Onigumo pulled Caesar into the temporary prison.

"Damn it, JOKER, come save me!!!"

A few days later, at Marine Headquarters, in the Fleet Admiral's Office.

"In summary, this is the entire process of the bombing incident inside Punk Hazard. It has nothing to do with Dr. Vegapunk. The main culprit, Caesar Couran, has now been transferred to the Impel Down."

Inside the Video Den Den Mushi, after the Onigumo finished reporting the whole thing, Sengoku's mouth twitched, and he felt a terrible headache.

"For such an idiotic reason, two of the most advanced research institutes were scrapped on the spot. Lock that bastard up in the Impel Down and make him reflect on his actions for the rest of his life!"

He roared angrily, and after a while, Sengoku, having calmed down, turned his gaze to the naval finance department responsible for tallying the losses of Punk Hazard.

"What are some noteworthy points from this incident? Has Vegapunk finalized the location for the new research institute?"

"Reporting to Fleet Admiral Sengoku, the losses are immeasurable. Whether recovery is possible depends mainly on the financial support provided by the navy..."

"In addition, we have discovered some noteworthy information in the statistics regarding this accident."

In an instant, a hint of surprise flashed in Sengoku's eyes. Was there really another gain?

"What is it? Tell me quickly!"

"Yes! Actually, it was the Lineage Factor extracted by the Navy when they captured Kaido of the Beasts Four Emperors. This Lineage Factor was used by Dr. Vegapunk for the reproduction of Artificial Devil Fruit."

"During the loss assessment, we discovered that this Devil Fruit Devil Fruit was among them, but so far the Navy has not been aware of its existence..."

Upon hearing this, Sengoku's eyes flickered, and he subconsciously stroked his ponytail and beard.

"Kaido's ability, Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Form... Immediately dispatch someone to verify with Dr. Vegapunk. Once it is confirmed that the fruit's development is complete, report it to Marine Headquarters immediately!"

"Fish-Fish Fruit? No, no, no, that fruit was a failure, a complete and utter failure, it's a stain on my life..."

"Is there anything else? If not, immediately pack all these things up and send them to Egghead. I'm so busy right now that I'm even considering using a cat's paws. If only I had a few more of myself..."

For a moment, the naval soldiers who came to inquire looked at each other in bewilderment, and had no choice but to step forward and help pack up the important data in the research room and take it away to the Marine's Eighth Research Institute.

Meanwhile, in the New World, aboard a ship bound for the Impel Down.

"Don't create these problems that keep troubling me, Caesar!"

Parasite String controlled the bodies of the naval officers and soldiers, slowly unlocking the Seastone handcuffs binding Caesar. Doflamingo's face was gloomy, while Caesar laughed heartily.

"We're inseparable allies, Joker. If I get locked up in Impel Down, how are you going to explain it to Kaido? And how are you going to produce the next batch of Artificial Devil Fruit? Whoosh whoosh whoosh whoosh..."

"How does it feel to have the backing of one of the Four Emperors? This feeling of having a powerful backer is simply amazing. When I return to Punk Hazard, I will definitely bring back the Slime..."

"Oh, right, I suddenly had a brilliant idea! I'll compress the properties of Slime again. This time, I'm going to create an upgraded version of Slime: the Land of Death!"

Behind him, Doflamingo lowered his eyelids, and his words brought Caesar back to reality from his reverie.

"It's a real shame, I don't have enough funds to support him. Also, there's something else: Kaido mysteriously disappeared, and his top lieutenant King is also nowhere to be found..."

"Wh... what!"

"And what about the research funds my Big Mom gave me that I squandered on a life of debauchery..."

At this moment, the life that Caesar Courland had envisioned vanished without him even realizing it.

West Blue, the Ohara Ruins.

Bartholomew the Kuma looked around and felt only a gentle breeze.

"How did you get here? Dragon..."

"I'm just here to visit an old friend. What about you? Haven't you found a solution yet?"