One Piece Thundergod Marine

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New World, G-11 Base.

"Quite a mess you've got here, Smoker!"

As Rowen stepped onto the land of the former Whole Cake Island's Seducing Woods, now the bustling port area of G-11 Base, he surveyed the several Battleships docked in the harbor, raising an eyebrow.

It was clear that these Battleships had recently endured a fierce battle.

A heavy, mournful atmosphere hung over the base. Victory had been achieved, as usual, but this time, it was undoubtedly a pyrrhic victory!

"With your strength, how did you suffer such heavy losses? Who did you encounter?"

Hearing this, Smoker, wrapped in bandages, took a deep drag from his cigar and exhaled a smoke ring.

"'Mage' Basil Hawkings, one of the six Supernovas who arrived at Sabaody two years ago."

"Oh, that mystical fellow!"

Rowen nodded, recalling the figure. "And then? Did he manage to escape?"

"How could that be!"

Smoker rolled his eyes, then turned around. "Come on, I've arranged for them to stay in the empty houses in the residential area... But I really didn't expect this to alarm you!"

After all, Rowen's identity wasn't just that of a "Marine Admiral." He was also a significant figure in the upper echelons of the government.

His every word and action carried immense weight. A single stomp from him could make the whole world tremble!

He knew that the arrival of the entire group from Wano Country would attract the attention of Headquarters, but he never expected them to send an Admiral and such a special one at that!

"Actually, I voluntarily applied to the Fleet Admiral for this mission." Rowen took the cigar Smoker handed him, lit it, took a puff, and spoke.

"Oh? Why?" Smoker turned back in surprise, not understanding.

"In your report, their names were Foxfire Kin'emon, Evening Kanjuro, and Foxfire Momonosuke, right?"

"Yes, is there a problem?"

"A big problem!"

Rowen slightly narrowed his eyes.

"My intelligence personnel informed me that Foxfire Kin'emon and Evening Shower Kanjuro were said to have perished 20 years ago during the war of the stolen country, along with an 8-year-old boy... named Kozuki Momonosuke!"

"This incident is well-known throughout Wano Country!"

Shuā!

Smoker suddenly felt a chill run down his spine and turned back in disbelief. "You don't mean...?!"

"Exactly!"

Rowen gave a thumbs-up and grinned. "Impressive, right? Our Assassination Force's intelligence network!"

Smoker: "..."

That's not the point, okay?!

凸(艹皿艹)!

Smoker couldn't possibly have missed the significance of the "Kozuki Clan." After all, he was a seasoned veteran in the Marines and now the Base Head of a G-series base.

To mention a recent event, one of the descendants of the Kozuki Clan, Kozuki Oden, was a member of the Pirate King Roger's crew and nearly succeeded in opening Wano Country to the world.

Going further back, the Poneglyphs, which the government considers its forbidden treasure, were carved by this famous stonemason clan.

"Foxfire Momonosuke, Kozuki Momonosuke... If they're not imposters, then this is a huge problem!"

Thinking of this, Smoker quickened his pace, leading Rowen to the residential area.

However, when they arrived at the residence where the Foxfire Kin'emon group was staying, bad news awaited them.

"I'm terribly sorry, Vice Admiral!"

A soldier, who had been knocked out and left in an alley, approached Smoker with a sorrowful expression. Smoker's face darkened.

Rowen narrowed his eyes and asked, "When did this happen?"

"Reporting to Admiral Soryu (Azure Dragon), it was at 2 a.m. yesterday!"

As an Admiral, Rowen held unparalleled fame within the Marines. The soldier, not daring to meet Smoker's gaze, quickly answered.

"That was before I led the troops back!"

Smoker clenched his jaw around his cigar and said ruthlessly, "These bastards, they actually dared to deceive me!"

If they hadn't already planned to betray him, how could they have escaped so conveniently, right when he wasn't at the base?

"Immediately notify the patrol forces and the G-5 and G-1 bases. Have everyone mobilize and conduct a joint search!"

At this point, regret was useless. Rowen decisively issued orders.

"Yes!"

"Don't worry, Admiral. They won't escape!"

The group quickly sprang into action, mobilizing all Marine forces in the New World to conduct a search operation.

Smoker had no time to deal with Rowen overstepping his authority by giving orders. The fact that the prisoners had escaped under his watch was his undeniable responsibility.

"Don't worry, Smoker. I think they probably haven't gotten far."

Ignoring the soldiers' movements, Rowen comforted the dark-faced Smoker, then pulled out a Den Den Mushi and made a call.

"Hawk, I'm sending you a photo. Have the intelligence department track them down!"

The enemies in the New World posed the greatest threat to him, so the Assassination Force had focused most of its efforts here.

Escaping his surveillance would be no easy feat.

Since the previous intelligence officer, Owl, had betrayed them, Rowen had spent a long time selecting a new senior intelligence officer.

With her abilities, she was the most suitable for finding people right now.

Hearing this, a hoarse voice came from the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"Understood!"

Then the call ended.

...

On the azure sea, the sky was clear and cloudless.

A dilapidated small boat floated on the waves. The torn sails and the wet deck bore witness to the storm it had endured the previous night.

As the sun reached its zenith, its bright rays shone into Kanjuro's eyes, prompting him to rub his eyelids and stand up from the railing, stretching.

"Ah, Lord Momonosuke!"

Kanjuro suddenly jolted and hurried into the cabin, pulling open the door.

"Lord Momonosuke, are you alright?!"

"Ah!!! Lord Momonosuke, don't die!"

Seeing the scene inside the room, Kanjuro was startled.

Momonosuke had been thrown into a corner at some point, with a cabinet pressing down on him. A large bump had formed on his head, and his face was pale, breathing more out than in.

Hearing Kanjuro's voice, Momonosuke's small hand twitched, and he opened his mouth. "Help... help me... Kanjuro!"

After a chaotic commotion, the small boat finally quieted down.

Kin'emon carefully bandaged Momonosuke's wounds, suddenly complaining.

"That's why I said we should have found a bigger ship. Raizo went missing because the small boat capsized while we were escaping."

"But Kin'emon, every large ship in the Marine base is a numbered Battleship. What could I do?"

Kanjuro sighed.

"My drawing ability is limited. I couldn't possibly draw a ship as big as a Battleship. Stealing this small boat was the best I could do."

The strict discipline of the Marines left Kanjuro deeply wary.

Not only Battleships, but every ship that docked at the base had a separate identification document. To weigh anchor, they had to present the document to the port duty officer for inspection.

Otherwise, within three minutes, a force of over a thousand people would surround the port!

After spending time here and witnessing the Marines' formidable military power, Kanjuro had no desire to face a large Marine force. It would be a complete wipeout!

Hearing this, the three fell silent.

Indeed, escaping was already a miracle. They couldn't ask for more.

Gū lū...

At this moment, Momonosuke touched his stomach and said, "Kanjuro, I'm hungry."

"Understood, young lord. Please wait a moment!"

Nodding, Kanjuro turned and opened the storage room door. Outside, Kin'emon was carefully preparing to cut the bandage when he suddenly heard a scream.

"Bad news! The storm last night flooded the storage room!"

"Áo wū!!!"

Hearing this, Kin'emon's hand trembled, and the sharp scissors stabbed into the bump on Momonosuke's head. Blood spurted out with a "sizzle."

The small boat was once again thrown into chaos, and even the fish in the water swam away in disgust, their faces full of disdain.

In the distance, on a small uninhabited island, a bright yellow beak peeked out from the grass.

"Fuf fuf fuffuf fuf, has a boat finally arrived?"

Just a quick note: This month, I originally planned to make up for the monthly vote bonuses and scattered tips. However, due to unforeseen circumstances, I have to return home at the end of the month and will be away for several days. So, the bonus chapters will have to be delayed. I've been writing four chapters a day recently to prepare some drafts, so I don't end up with a hiatus.

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