The reason Alcatraz Island is called Demon Island is not only due to its ecosystem, but also because of its purpose.
It is a prison that houses some of the most heinous criminals in the world. These criminals, who could be described as demons, come from all over the globe and are sent to this prison by various nations. The prison itself is located on an island within the island at the center of Alcatraz Island.
In addition, although the prison was built on the island, humans did not interfere with the island's ecosystem, nor did they allow outsiders to interfere with the island's ecosystem.
Among the many aliases of Alcatraz Island, 'Demon Island' is the most commonly used, thus overshadowing another name it had before the prison was built: Poison Island.
As the name suggests, it was called Poison Island because the island is teeming with poisonous creatures… on the ground, in the air, and in the water.
Here, even a tiny ant carries venom potent enough to kill a person instantly. These poisonous creatures serve as a natural barrier against the prisoners.
Compared to the poisonous creatures on land and in the air, those in the central lake and sea are weaker, but they still pose an insurmountable barrier for ordinary people.
In addition to the poisonous naturally carried by these creatures, some of them also harbor formidable viruses and harmful bacteria that can affect humans.
However, the island itself is a place where outsiders are strictly forbidden. Anyone wishing to land on the island must apply to international security agencies. Even if their request is approved, they must act under the supervision of relevant personnel.
In fact, if one is not familiar with the island's current conditions, attempting to land there is akin to seeking death. Moreover, the island's perimeter is surrounded by outward-facing jagged reefs, and the only way to reach the island by sea is through a man-made port.
It's important to note that the value of Alcatraz Island is not solely in its use as a prison. Its ecosystem holds significant research value. To those who control the island, Alcatraz Island is like a… controllable Pandora's Box.
This place is considered a holy land for many Hunters of different professions. However, due to its special features, the possibility of obtaining approval to land on this island is extremely low. Therefore, there are many people who covet the island's ecosystem, and these people are known as poachers.
Unfortunately, most poachers meet tragic ends, which is the consequence of the risks involved.
This island, which does not allow outsiders to interfere easily, maintains a unique and natural ecosystem. However, the reason humans are so careful to protect it is simply because they have a need for it.
There are many places in the world where information is difficult to obtain, and Alcatraz Island is one of them.
But why would such a special place have a prison built on it to house criminals?
That… might be one of its secrets.
The crisis in Amber City has been linked to Alcatraz Island. After submitting numerous important reports, international security agencies approved the request to land on the island.
Sanbica was not originally part of the action team, but in order to obtain the necessary information as quickly as possible, she volunteered to join the mission.
After talking with Sanbica for a while, Law hung up the phone.
He silently memorized the name 'Alcatraz Island'. Knowing that Sanbica would be on a mission for the next half month or even a month, Law could only remind her to stay safe.
Law was well aware of how terrifying Sanbica could be when she was fully immersed in her work. He had once witnessed her confront a pile of excrement, which was a scene he could never forget.
With Biscuit gone and Sanbica on a mission, coupled with his hand injuries, Law's days gradually became boring.
While focusing on recovering from his injury, aside from his daily Nen Training, he spent his time chatting with Machi and the others.
Time flew by, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
Law's hand injuries are gradually improving, but it will still take some time before they would be completely healed.
During this half month, Buhara secured two more victories, while Uvogin and Nobunaga won three, bringing them closer to get the qualification to challenge the Floor Master. As for Machi, after her initial two matches, she showed little interest in continuing and stopped participating.
Every day, Machi spent almost all her time by Law's side. However, their interactions weren't like those of a typical couple.
Most of the time, they discussed Nen-related topics and trained together to improve their Nen Techniques.
After being mentored by Biscuit, Law had gained a deep understanding of Nen Techniques. Additionally, the Phantom Troupe had learned many insights by capturing and interrogating Nen Users.
However, after discussing with Machi, Law still noticed a gap between them. The biggest difference lay in the efficiency of their training.
During their exchanges over the past half month, Law casually brought up the concept of using Nen Threads to suture severed limbs and nerves, which sparked deep contemplation in Machi.
Perfectly suturing severed limbs was actually one of the effects Machi's Nen Ability would develop in the future. Law had simply brought it up ahead of time.
Law's days grew increasingly peaceful. Whenever he had free time, he would pick up a book to read, gathering information about various realms.
There are still over two months until the start of the Battle Olympia. If the rare treasure offered as the winner's prize wasn't enticing enough, Law likely wouldn't have any interest in participating.
Speaking of competitions, there has been no sign of the Gourmet Competition jointly organized by the world's top billionaires. No one knows when these billionaires who are passionate about food will get the urge to organize a Gourmet Competition again.
After much thought, Law decided that once his hand injuries are healed, his next destination would be the World Tree.
When thinking of the World Tree, what impressed Law most was Ging's theory of 'sapling that have stopped growing'.
The world's tallest tree, standing at 1,784 meters, was actually a sapling that have stopped growing due to insufficient nutrients.
The true World Tree existed in the outside world, absorbing magma and rooting itself in mountain ranges. Even if it grew taller than the atmosphere, as long as it had sufficient nutrients, it would continue to grow.
With such a comparison, just imagining it gave a sense of how vast the so-called 'outside world' must be.
Law has not yet explored all Six Continents, so he had no immediate plans to venture into the outside world. Moreover, he was eager to make contact with Ging.
On this day, an airship marked with the Hunter Association's emblem landed on the rooftop of Heaven's Arena.
A short figure walked down from the airship. He was Beans, who is dressed in a suit.
After getting off the airship, Beans headed straight for the 230th floor and went to find Law uninvited.
"Oh, it's Beanie."
Law expressed surprise at Beans's sudden visit.
"Um... could you not call me Beanie?" Beans asked with a troubled expression.
"I think it's a cute nickname." Law said seriously.
As for the nickname, Beanie, Law learned it from Netero.
Beans sighed and then got straight to the point, "Chairman has invited you to the Association."
"No thanks." Law replied with a smile.
Beans wasn't surprised at all, as if he had known that Law would respond like this.
He paused for a moment before delivering the Chairman's exact words.
[There's something delicious, come quickly.]