New World, Marineford, Marine Headquarters.
This is where most of the Marine families reside.
The town is very lively, a peaceful and harmonious place.
On the gigantic wall, the words "Marine" are written, along with a symbol of a seagull holding a scale, symbolizing the maintenance of world peace and order.
As the Marine Headquarters and also the place of work, security is extremely tight.
The mental state of the Marine soldiers here is incomparable to that of Captain Nezumi's subordinates in the East Blue.
The soldiers wear neat uniforms, stand tall, carry themselves with dignity, exuding a military demeanor and authority.
In a serious office, a man with green curly hair, sunglasses, thick lips, wearing a white shirt with blue stripes and a Marine cape, stood at the front.
It was Marine Headquarters Lieutenant Commander Brannew.
The whiteboard behind him was covered with many wanted posters, including those of Ye Fan and Luffy, among others.
"Recently, many new pirates have appeared in the East Blue, with Austrovsky D. Ye Fan and Monkey D. Luffy being two typical examples."
"Especially Austrovsky D. Ye Fan; he has demonstrated ice manipulation and teleportation abilities, successively defeating the Buggy Pirates and the Arlong Pirates."
"Both victories were achieved by absolute power, and after a meeting and research by the higher-ups, it was decided to set his initial bounty at 50 million Berries."
"Straw Hat Monkey D. Luffy has successively defeated Marine Branch Captain Axe-Hand Morgan, the Buggy Pirates, and Pirate Admiral Don Krieg."
"His bounty is set at 30 million Berries."
"Such evil sprouts should be eradicated as soon as possible to prevent their power from growing in the future."
Pointing at the wanted posters on the whiteboard behind him, Brannew said sternly.
"Yes, sir!"
The other Marine personnel sitting below stood up and said firmly.
The sudden appearance of two pirate crews, both in the East Blue, was truly a headache.
Holy Land Mary Geoise.
The Financial Warrior God, Ethanbaron V. Nusjuro Saint, wearing a white dojo robe, bald, with glasses, holding a katana.
The Agricultural Warrior God, Shepherd Ju Peter Saint, wearing a dark red suit without a tie, with golden hair and a golden beard, and a scar on his chest.
The Legal Warrior God, Topman Warcury Saint, wearing a dark green suit, bald, with two handlebar mustaches, and a birthmark on his forehead.
The Environmental Warrior God, Marcus Mars Saint, wearing a dark blue suit, with long, straight white hair and a long beard.
The Scientific Defense Warrior God, Jaygarcia Saturn Saint, wearing a black suit, with white curly hair, a fluffy white beard, a flat hat, and a scar on his left cheek.
The five supreme leaders of the World Government, the pillars of the World Government, and also Celestial Dragons, these five esteemed elders had very serious expressions at this moment.
If one looked closely, they would find a deep-seated fear hidden in their pupils.
"The Austrovsky surname has appeared again."
"That kid from the Monkey family is also starting up."
"Let's wait and see; that kid Austrovsky needs special attention."
Then, as the conversation ended, the entire room plunged into darkness again.
East Blue, Windmill Village.
Makino couldn't help but smile, a happy smile, looking at the two wanted posters.
Her younger brother, Luffy, was now a great pirate with a 30 million Berries bounty.
And… she hadn't forgotten his promise from back then; she believed he wouldn't lie to her.
She would wait for him here to come back and pick her up.
Looking at the distant sky, Makino's heart was very happy.
By the way, after Nami was snatched by Ye Fan, whether it was due to the interference of the World's Will or not, Luffy found a new navigator.
And she was also a woman, very beautiful, named Wendy.
With long dark blue hair, a graceful figure, and long, slender legs, she was very attractive.
Luffy met her in a small town on the way to the Grand Line after defeating Pirate Admiral Don Krieg.
He successfully recruited her with his protagonist's aura.
She joined the Straw Hat Pirates as desired.
Reverse Mountain.
Ye Fan looked at the mountain range with seawater flowing backward in front of him; it was truly magical.
As expected of the magical world of pirates, anything is possible.
Nami and Nojiko behind him were also very surprised by the turbulent waves around them, and here, the seawater flowed upwards.
If they hadn't left Cocoyasi Village, they would never have known such a magical place existed in the world.
That's right, Nojiko chose to sail with Ye Fan because there was a little secret between the two of them.
A little secret Nami didn't know, all due to drinking too much.
Originally, Ye Fan wanted to show off and enter the Grand Line through the Calm Belt, as he could easily hypnotize a Sea King to use as a pull.
However, considering Nami and Nojiko were present, this option was very dangerous.
So, Ye Fan chose the same sailing route as Luffy, entering the Grand Line by crossing Reverse Mountain.
Ye Fan also knew that he was now a pirate with a bounty.
As for Nojiko and Nami, they didn't know yet, so they hadn't been given bounties.
Ye Fan was also considering drawing more prizes to prepare some special ability items for them to ensure their safety.
Or, he could let them eat a suitable Devil Fruit when he encountered one.
He was not a Devil Fruit user, so he wasn't afraid of the sea.
"It's so amazing! If I had stayed in Cocoyasi Village, I would never have known there were such magical places in the world."
Nojiko had gotten used to life on a ship at sea these past few days.
"Yes, Big Sis, I feel like you've been different lately, a big change from before, but I don't know what's different."
Nami originally thought her Big Sis wouldn't go out to sea with her, but she unexpectedly agreed.
And the other person had changed a lot; if she had to say, she didn't know what was different.
It was normal for Nami not to know the key, as the other person hadn't been 'eaten' yet.
Nojiko knew the reason; having secretly 'eaten the forbidden fruit,' she would secretly 'eat' every night.
Ye Fan, of course, wouldn't refuse such a good thing.
This was also the change that had occurred in Nojiko these past few days, making her even more charming and attractive.
"Maybe it's a new environment, and your mood has changed, so your body has changed."
After glancing at Ye Fan, she casually explained it away, as it was an accident back then.
Nojiko hadn't figured out how to tell Nami yet, so she could only keep it a secret for now.
"Is that so?!"
Nami didn't think much of it; she had heard the saying that environment can change a person, and she didn't expect it to be true.
She would never have guessed that the two of them had something going on.