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Chapter 46: Some Wisdom, Not Much

“So... what do you plan to do? Are you really going to investigate the Marines?”

Momonga furrowed his brows, lighting a cigar without thinking, concern showing in his eyes as he looked at the Marine Captain before him.

Even though this was a direct order from the highest authority of the World Government, the targets of the investigation were fellow Marines—his own people. No matter how you looked at it, Momonga couldn’t help but feel uneasy about the so-called mission. 2025-03-26 23:59:04 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 45: Gotta Pay More

North Blue, Batia Island.

A private estate.

“This way, please. Captain Daren is waiting for you in the parlor.”

Momonga looked at the CP0 agent who had come to the door and gestured politely.

The estate was massive, spanning over 2,000 square meters, with rock gardens, landscaped courtyards, fountains, and even a training ground—fully equipped with all manner of facilities.

As he led the CP0 agent through the lush garden, cold sweat began to seep into the p...

Chapter 44: First, Eliminate Him as a Suspect

“The Marines?”

As Topman Warcury finished speaking, the remaining four Five Elders all froze for a moment. Then, one after another, they turned to him with expressions of disbelief—confused, skeptical, even stunned.

“What exactly are you implying?”

“That’s impossible!”

“We’re talking about the Celestial Dragons—the World Nobles!”

...

They couldn’t believe the Marines would ever dare to make a move against a Celestial Dragon.

...

Chapter 43: Eliminate All Impossibilities

The next day.

Batia Island, City Hall meeting room.

After a full day of intelligence gathering and investigation, the final meeting on the Celestial Dragon attack officially began.

Everyone took their seats.

The room was so quiet, a pin could drop. The only sound came from Sengoku flipping through the intel files.

No one spoke. Everyone waited in silence.

After a few minutes, Sengoku closed the file, looked up, and swept his gaze across the room.

“L...

Chapter 42: Consensus

Batia Island.

City Hall, conference room.

Everyone else had tactfully left, leaving only five people seated: Daren, Momonga, Gion, Sengoku, and Borsalino.

This was an internal meeting of the North Blue Marines.

Daren lit a cigar, gave a quick glance at Borsalino behind his toad-shaped sunglasses, then turned to Sengoku with a smile.

“So, how did the operation against Byrnndi World go, Admiral Sengoku?”

Looking at the Admiral’s frustrated expression, D...

Chapter 41: A Performance

North Blue, Kyiv Island.

Kyiv Island was a small, neutral territory in the North Blue. With only a town of a few thousand residents and no allegiance to any nation, it had slowly become a haven for all kinds of illicit forces due to its lack of governance.

Thieves ran rampant. The mafia ruled the streets. Pirate ships docked at the rundown harbor without a care. Gunshots occasionally rang out in the alleys.

At the port, Daren and Momonga stood side by side, smoking. Their bl...

Chapter 40: Kizaru’s Suspicion

The waves rolled and churned.

On the deck of the warship, Sengoku paced back and forth restlessly, hands clasped behind his back, his expression heavy with concern. Snowflakes drifted down from the gray sky, settling on his hair and uniform, but he paid them no mind.

Splash...

With the sound of waves crashing, heads began to surface from the sea—it was the diving unit returning.

“Reporting to Admiral Sengoku: the official ship has been completely destroyed. Most of...

Chapter 39: Serves Him Right

North Blue.

Area where a World Government official ship sank.

The vast sea stretched endlessly under a gray sky, where snowflakes as big as goose feathers continued to fall.

"Yes, Marshal Kong... According to the route provided by the CP department, I've arrived at the scene."

Aboard the warship, Sengoku held a military Den Den Mushi in his hand, reporting with a grim expression.

He adjusted his black-rimmed glasses and quickly scanned the surface of the sea.

Chapter 38: Kong and the Five Elders

Late that night...

Fleet Admiral Kong was abruptly awakened by his personal aide. Suppressing the irritation of being pulled from sleep, he boarded his flagship and made a night voyage to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise.

Upon reaching the inner river atop the Red Line, he transferred to an official World Government vessel, then switched to a carriage along the way. After three grueling hours of travel, the weary Fleet Admiral finally arrived at the inner sanctum of the Holy Land—Pa...

Chapter 37: World Destroyer

At the same time...

On the blood-red cliffs, the towering Red Line rose like a blade into the sky.

Holy Land Mary Geoise.

Blue-roofed, white-walled buildings lined the immaculate streets. Vegetation, artificial hills, fountains, and sculpted gardens surrounded grand and ancient structures nestled on flower-covered hills, like something out of a dream.

This was the realm of the gods—the sacred and noble sanctuary where the Celestial Dragons resided.

Suddenly, a ...

Chapter 36: Daring

“You... killed him...”

The naked, bruised woman stared in horror at the Celestial Dragon lying in a pool of blood. Her body trembled as she looked at the blood spreading across the floor, her face pale with shock.

Everything before her felt unreal, like a dream.

“You... killed a Celestial Dragon...”

She repeated it again and again under her breath, reaching out to touch the blood seeping toward her, feeling its warm texture.

A small smile tugged at the co...

Chapter 35: The Rules of the North Blue

The Celestial Dragons's miserable screams resounded throughout the World Government official ship at that moment.

In the cabin, the woman, covered in whip marks and blood, lay in a pool of blood, staring blankly at the screaming “god,” her mind a blank.

The Marines... actually injured a Celestial Dragons.

No!

He tried to kill a Celestial Dragons!

Is he crazy? Or is he just suicidal?

Any action that offends the Celestial Dragons, no matter who the perpet...

Chapter 34: Farewell

The saxophone's melody gradually reached its peak.

The wide-ranging notes surged like the furious waves of the sea—rising, falling, and crashing with power.

Inside the cabin, Saint Xildes danced wildly, thrashing his iron whip without restraint.

His face twisted into a crazed, ecstatic grin, eyes gleaming with madness.

He stomped in rhythm with the music, the sound of each lash weaving perfectly with the passionate and swelling saxophone.

Pa!

Snap!

...

Chapter 33: The Way He Looked at Me Was Off

“Remember to deliver the food on time. I can't have my beloved wife going hungry.”

After stepping out of the cabin holding the slave cage, Saint Xildes gave a haughty order to the CP1 members.

“Yes, Saint Xildes-sama.”

The CP1 members nodded respectfully.

“Oh, right—one more thing...”

Saint Xildes paused, then turned back.

“The highest-ranking Marine in the North Blue... that Daren fellow.”

CP1 was momentarily stunned. Recalling the ...

Chapter 32: The Only Hope

In the hospital corridor, the two stood facing each other from afar.

Outside the window, snowflakes drifted through the air.

Yet Momonga felt the chill inside was far worse—cold to the bone.

Daren's smile deepened, growing more defiant, even bordering on madness.

“You said this kind of thing has never happened before...”

“Yes, it’s true. It never has.”

“But just because it’s never happened doesn’t mean it’s impossible—and it certainly ...

Chapter 31: Reason

Batia Island.

Hospital.

“Although there was head trauma, strangely, the impact wasn’t severe. With some rest, he should recover.”

“Understood. Thank you, doctor,” Momonga replied flatly with a nod.

The doctor cast him a complicated glance before leaving the room in silence, his expression dark.

In the quiet hospital room, Momonga looked at the unconscious man lying on the bed, lips pressed tight. He exhaled slowly, the breath heavy with frustration.

Chapter 30: Stay Alive

“Seize her!”

Saint Xildes-sama burst into triumphant laughter as he gave the order to his two CP bodyguards.

“No... please don’t…”

The little girl’s eyes were swollen from crying. Watching the two suited men step toward her, she backed away in terror, struggling desperately.

The two CP agents approached without a word, their expressions blank. They roughly grabbed her by the arms and shoulders, ignoring her gasping sobs. Blood quickly welled up where thei...

Chapter 29: I Admire You

“Rogers Daren, Admiral of the North Blue, Supreme Commander of the North Blue Marines, Captain of Marine Headquarters—at your service, Saint Xildes-sama.”

Captain Darren's voice was laid-back, calm, and magnetic as it echoed through the silent street.

The blood-covered man stared blankly at the tall, imposing figure before him, completely still.

Gion, Tokikake, and the others were equally stunned, exchanging glances in disbelief.

Darren... had stopped that bullet...

Chapter 28: Audience with Saint Xildes

“I want her!!”

Saint Xildes-sama’s feverish laughter echoed through the dead-silent street.

Gion and Tokikake’s faces drained of all color.

At that moment, a man covered in dirt and grime stumbled through the kneeling crowd in a panic. He pushed forward desperately and dropped to his knees with a thud in front of Saint Xildes-sama.

He yanked his daughter behind him, shielding her tightly with trembling arms. Pale-faced and shaking, he stammered,

“M-My l...

Chapter 27: I Want Her

“Take the money, do the job.”

Momonga didn’t bother to explain. He just kept walking steadily, speaking flatly.

“That’s Daren’s rule—and the rule of the North Blue.”

...

As they spoke, they arrived in front of a lavish mansion.

It was clearly newly built—blue roof, white walls, and a carefully maintained flower garden decorating the grounds.

Outside the estate, a few hundred poorly equipped militia had formed a basic security perimeter. 2025-03-26 23:45:42 +0000 UTC View Post

Chapter 26: The Navy's Biggest Problem

“Really?”

Gion nodded with a smile.

“Of course. That’s what we Marines are here for.”

She glanced at the flowers in the little girl’s backpack.

“Let me have one.”

As she spoke, Gion pulled out 200 Belly and placed it in the girl’s hand.

The girl looked up in surprise, then clumsily set down her backpack and carefully sorted through the roses.

“Hmm... this one bloomed the prettiest.”

She picked out the most vibrant red rose,...

Chapter 25: The Flower-Selling Girl

Batia Island.

City Hall.

Led by a sultry secretary in a business suit, Daren stepped into the mayor’s office.

The decor was lavish and high-end. A fur rug lay stretched across the polished marble floor, while an expensive-looking oil painting hung proudly on the wall.

“Such an esteemed guest—please forgive me for not greeting you properly, Captain Daren.”

He didn’t have to wait long before a sycophantic voice rang out. A middle-aged man in a suit came j...

Chapter 24: Arrival

North Blue, Batia Island.

The warship slowly pulled into the harbor.

As the anchor dropped, Daren led the North Blue 321st Marine Division down the gangplank at a steady pace.

The moment he stepped onto Batia Island, a look of surprise crossed his face.

“This doesn’t look like the Batia Island I remember...”

Batia Island was a key hub along several major shipping routes in the North Blue. While its trade volume couldn’t compare to some of the more prosper...

Chapter 23: As Expected of a Genius

The sky was clear and blue, the sea stretching endlessly beneath drifting white clouds.

A massive warship cruised steadily across the open ocean, leaving a long white wake behind it.

Inside the dimly lit cabin, Daren sat cross-legged on the deck, eyes closed.

The flickering oil lamp cast his blurred silhouette onto the wooden wall.

Three smooth metal orbs hovered midair, circling his body in perfect unison, drawn inward like satellites in orbit.

Anyone witnessing...

Chapter 22: Protect the Celestial Dragons

The next day, a news report was released from the Germa Kingdom, a member of the World Government.

“Yesterday, Germa 66 and the North Blue Naval Fleet conducted a joint public military exercise near the waters of the Yadis Kingdom in the North Blue. Both sides demonstrated their formidable combat capabilities…”

“…Vinsmoke Judge, King of the Germa Kingdom and Supreme Commander of Germa 66, expressed his appreciation for the cooperation of North Blue Marine Captain Daren, ...

Chapter 21: What Do You Want

“Base Commander Daren!”

On the deck of the warship, the North Blue Marines on duty immediately raised their hands in a crisp salute the moment they saw Daren appear.

“Thanks for your hard work.”

Daren smiled as he spoke.

The Marines shook their heads, then quickly returned to their posts.

The treatment the North Blue Marines received far surpassed that of their counterparts in other seas. Beyond the base salary, they had regular paid vacations, were equip...

Chapter 20: Tokikake, the “Protector of the People”

“Damn you, Daren! You've betrayed the ideals of justice! You're a disgrace to the Marines—a stain on everything we stand for!”

Gion’s furious voice echoed from behind, but Daren just laughed as he strolled out of the palace’s side hall.

He couldn’t care less what others thought of him.

Caring too much about your reputation only ties your hands and keeps you from acting freely.

This world is ruled by the law of the jungle—only the strong thrive.

Dare...

Chapter 19: Our Inescapable Duty as the Navy

As Daren clapped his hands, the ornate doors of the side hall swung open.

One by one, soldiers of the Yadis Kingdom, clad in regulation military uniforms, began hauling in massive wooden crates.

In less than a minute, dozens of crates were stacked atop the marble floor, forming a small mountain.

“Daren... this isn’t what I think it is, is it...?”

Gion eyed the weighty boxes with growing unease, a bad feeling creeping into her chest.

Just then, a man dressed...

Chapter 18: Then… I’ll Leave?

That evening...

Yadis Kingdom, capital city of Verna.

Inside a lavish side chamber of the royal palace.

“Daren, you little bastard!! That was Germa! A member of the World Government—and you almost wiped it off the map!?”

A furious roar erupted from the military Den Den Mushi on the coffee table, its face vividly mimicking Admiral Sengoku of Marine Headquarters, veins bulging as he raged.

“Do you have any idea!? The Germa Kingdom isn’t just some regular ...

Chapter 17: The Navy Is the True Overlord of These Seas

Dust swirled in the air.

Cold steel thrashed wildly.

Vinsmoke Judge stared at the wreckage that was once the Germa Kingdom, his eyes bloodshot with rage.

“Damn it! I was supposed to lead Germa to dominate the North Blue!”

Daren narrowed his eyes with a faint smile.

“The Marines rule these seas. You’re not the king of anything—certainly not the North Blue.”

He raised his hand and swung it forward.

Dozens of twisted steel bars surged to life...