"After Ryuya's Departure"
Not long after Ryuya left, Vice Admiral Tsuru arrived with a large contingent of Marines, completely surrounding the island. The only one left was Corazon, who had just been revived by Ryuya and was regaining consciousness.
"Corazon!!!"
"Where's the medical team? Get over there and check him!"
"We must save Corazon!"
Vice Admiral Tsuru anxiously watched Corazon. As an old friend of Sengoku, she had only just learned of Corazon's existence from him.
He wasn't just a Navy spy, but Sengoku's adopted son!
He had to be saved!
Vice Admiral Tsuru quickly called for the medical team to examine Corazon, while she took the opportunity to search the island for clues.
She reached a building and gently touched the burn marks on it.
The burn marks were countless. Coupled with the memory of the soaring flames, Vice Admiral Tsuru felt her heart tremble. "What an incredible power!"
Just as she uttered these words, the medical team had finished their examination and rushed to report to Vice Admiral Tsuru. "Vice Admiral, Corazon's body has been fully examined."
The medical team leader's expression was strange as he continued, "But, it's very, very strange. Corazon's body was almost fatally injured, but he's out of danger. His blood circulation is normal. It's as if someone performed a miraculous surgery!"
Upon hearing the medical team leader's words, Vice Admiral Tsuru's eyes narrowed, and she muttered, "A miraculous surgery? It seems the Ope Ope no Mi has been taken and eaten."
Thinking this, Vice Admiral Tsuru went to Corazon's side.
Corazon, lying on the ground, saw Vice Admiral Tsuru's arrival and tried to get up, but she stopped him.
"Corazon, I have a few simple questions for you."
"Yes."
Corazon was out of danger, but he was still weak and his voice was small.
"Do you know the identity of the powerful individual who suddenly appeared on the island?"
Corazon shook his head.
"Did you see his face?"
Corazon shook his head.
"What about the Ope Ope no Mi? Where is it? Do you know?"
Corazon shook his head.
He knew Law had saved him, but he couldn't tell the Navy that Law had eaten the fruit.
This was a way to protect Law. He hoped that Law would grow stronger on the sea and find his own place in the world!
Vice Admiral Tsuru looked into Corazon's eyes, but she couldn't see anything.
After a long silence, Vice Admiral Tsuru sighed. "Bring Corazon back to the ship. Let him rest."
Then, she took out her Den Den Mushi and called Sengoku.
"Marineford, Sengoku's Office"
Sengoku, standing by the window, answered the Den Den Mushi as soon as it rang.
"Sengoku, Corazon is fine."
Upon hearing Vice Admiral Tsuru's words, the anxiety that had been weighing on Sengoku's heart finally lifted.
"That's good, that's good! What about the Ope Ope no Mi, and Doflamingo?"
Hearing Sengoku's question, Vice Admiral Tsuru smiled wryly. "The Ope Ope no Mi was probably taken by the mysterious powerhouse on the island. As for Doflamingo, he probably escaped when the mysterious powerhouse made his move."
Vice Admiral Tsuru told Sengoku everything she had witnessed.
Sengoku clenched his fists tightly. Especially when he heard about the towering flames that consumed the snow, shattered the birdcage, and stretched for miles, a bead of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
"I understand. Check the island again. If you find nothing, return."
After hanging up the Den Den Mushi, Sengoku informed Garp, who then went to the Holy Land Mary Geoise, where the Five Elders resided.
"Garp, I hope you have good news for me!"
One of the Five Elders, holding a sword, said to Garp.
Garp, unfazed by the Five Elders' words, stood before them and said solemnly, "The Ope Ope no Mi has been stolen."
As soon as Garp's words fell, the old man who had been polishing his sword stopped his movements, and a powerful aura surged towards Garp. "What did you say?!"
Standing firm against the oppressive pressure, Garp repeated, "Seagull Island, the island where we made the deal, a mysterious powerhouse appeared and stole the Ope Ope no Mi."
Once again confirmed by Garp, the Five Elders fell silent.
An atmosphere of tension began to fill the air.
After an unknown amount of time, one of the bald Five Elders said to Garp, "Issue a bounty poster. 2 billion Berries! We must find this person. I will have all the intelligence agencies assist in investigating the identity of this mysterious individual. The Ope Ope no Mi must be in our hands."
Garp nodded heavily and then left the Holy Land Mary Geoise.
The Navy moved very quickly. Soon, a bounty poster with only a blank space appeared on the sea.
This bounty poster was posted on every island under the Navy's control. They even partnered with Morgan, the intelligence kingpin, and sent out countless carrier pigeons to ensure that this bounty reached everyone.
"Moby Dick"
The Moby Dick, a giant ship belonging to Whitebeard.
Marco was looking at the latest bounty poster. When he saw the blank poster, he was clearly taken aback.
"Pops, the Navy has issued a bounty poster with a blank space. It only says that he uses towering flames, with no other information. The bounty is 2 billion Berries!"
Marco's voice drew the attention of the other crew members.
"What! 2 billion Berries! And a mysterious person with no information!"
"What kind of guy is he? What did he do to make the Navy's old fogeys so furious?"
"Kula-la-la! I really want him to be my son!"
A hearty laugh echoed through the Moby Dick. Seeing Whitebeard so happy, the crew couldn't help but laugh as well.
Marco couldn't help but tease him, "Pops, you're at it again!"
"Whole Cake Island"
Charlotte Linlin, who was preparing for the first Tea Party, also saw this newspaper.
"2 billion Berries! Those Navy dogs are really capable of anything!"
Katakuri, standing beside Charlotte Linlin, said, "Mom, to make the Navy act so irrationally, this guy must have done something that touches their interests."
"Let's get the first Tea Party going first. If this person dares to come, I'll turn his soul into a dessert and eat him. It'll probably be delicious!"
"Yes, Mom!"
"A Small Island"
Law, on a small island, looked at the blank bounty poster in his hand, feeling a warmth in his heart. The image of the nearly invincible figure filled his mind.
"Once I become strong, I will definitely follow you!"
Law's voice echoed across the small island.
The Blank Bounty's Protagonist
Meanwhile, the protagonist of this blank bounty poster encountered a woman on the sea...
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