One Piece: The Defender of Justice

Sea Circle Calendar 1520.

East Blue, Logue Town.

The high-spirited Marines lined up neatly at the port, led by the middle-aged and elderly Lieutenant Colonel Wright.

Residents coming and going looked at the Marines with smiles. Although they wanted to go up and say hello, they restrained themselves.

Under the leadership of Randall, the Marines in Logue Town are deeply loved by the residents, and the military and civilians have almost become one.

While this is largely due to the fact that most of the Marines are selected from the young people in Logue Town, it is also due to the Marines' bravery in dealing with thieves.

"What day is it today? Marines look like they're meeting some big shot?"

"Eh? Don't you know? Colonel Randall has retired, and the headquarters sent a new branch chief."

"What? Colonel Randall has retired? That's a pity. I wonder what the new commander is like?"

"Don't worry, under the leadership of Fleet Admiral Atlas, Marine's officers are as friendly as Randall."

There were murmurs among the crowd.

Idle residents simply waited with the Marines, hoping to be the first to see the new chief.

At the same time, an 'insider' quietly broke the news.

"My uncle's second aunt's neighbor's son is also in the Marines. He said the new commander is a young man, and he's very favored by Fleet Admiral Atlas."

"Really? Is it related to the rumored clean-up plan?"

"Hehe! I understand everything about this."

After hearing the questioning, the whistleblower remained silent and showed a knowing smile.

Calm Belt.

A warship quickly sailed away from this dangerous sea area. Even with the interference of the special technology from the scientific force, the Calm Belt is still full of unknowns and threats to those who make a living on the sea.

On the ship, the Marines were busy with their tasks, observing all the movements around them.

Although they are elites from headquarters, they still dare not take it lightly when faced with the treacherous waves and clouds of the sea.

"Report to Major Bartholomew! We have arrived in East Blue and are about to take up a post at the Logue Town base!"

The sentry loudly reported the itinerary to a big unshaven man.

"How far is it?"

Major Bartholomew nodded and continued to ask.

"We are now near Reverse Mountain and only a few hours away from Logue Town."

"Okay, sail at full speed!"

"By the way, where did Mr. Colonel go?" Major Bartholomew couldn't help but ask after glancing around and not seeing a familiar figure.

"Mr. Colonel said he was a little hungry. He must have gone to find something to eat, right?" the sentry scratched his head and replied.

"Okay." Major Bartholomew slapped his forehead with a headache, "Remember to ask someone to clean the accumulated debris in the warehouse, and just throw away what needs to be thrown away."

They had long heard that their commander was a troublemaker. If it weren't for his strong strength and tough background, he would have been taken down long ago.

He was assigned to East Blue probably to use the Four Seas Cleanup Plan to redeem himself and add something to his resume.

After all, he had heard about this man even in headquarters.

One of this year's monster newcomers.

Even compared to the previous year, Commodores like Ace, Sabo, and Kuina, who have already become famous, he was not far behind.

However, it seems that these Marine monster geniuses have all been sent to the four seas because of this clean-up plan? It seems that Fleet Admiral Atlas attaches great importance to this cleanup plan.

Major Bartholomew stood there, thinking to himself.

"Look! The headquarters ship has appeared, Lieutenant Colonel Wright!"

A clear and melodious voice sounded.

Tashigi, who wore red-rimmed glasses, habitually squinted her eyes, and the world in her eyes seemed to gradually become clearer with her movements.

Wright followed Tashigi's line of sight and saw a warship slowly appearing on the horizon with the blazing red sun behind it. The flag with the seagull symbol rustled in the strong wind.

Soon, under the attention of all Marines, the warship docked at the port of Logue Town.

Bang!!

Dust flew up as the gangway fell.

However, no one got off the warship.

The Marines, led by Wright, looked at each other, a little at a loss.

Is this... a warning to them?

But the scene on the ship was completely different from what they thought.

Major Bartholomew was slumped on the deck with a dejected look on his face. Next to him was a Marine dressed as a handyman, who was nervously clutching his clothes and sweating profusely.

"You said you just threw away a particularly heavy barrel today? Could it be garbage?" Major Bartholomew raised his head, hope surging on his face.

"...Originally, I thought it was the same, but I just checked and the barrel containing the waste is still in the warehouse."

The orderly soldier swallowed nervously and said in a difficult tone.

Damn! It seems that we have to accept the fact!

Bartholomew became dejected again, deeply feeling the malice from the world. He finally arrived at Logue Town, but the commander was thrown away by his own people!

It suddenly occurred to him.

Does this count as murdering a superior? When the news reaches headquarters, will he be sent to a military court?

He had heard that Mr. Colonel was a Devil Fruit user, and his ability to survive at sea was almost nonexistent.

Most importantly, he seemed to be the grandson of Marine hero Vice Admiral Garp.

Thinking of this, Major Bartholomew's eyes suddenly dimmed, and he felt that his future was bleak and his life was gloomy.

"Then... should we go down now, Major Bartholomew?" a Marine asked cautiously next to him.

"..." Bartholomew glanced up at the Marine who was speaking, and after a while, he weakly responded, "Go down first!"

Damn it! He simply risked his life today and hoped that Mr. Colonel would be blessed with good fortune.

Gritting his teeth, he struggled to get up from the hot deck and organized his queue.

Like a prisoner about to be rushed to the execution ground, he strode to the side of the ship.

While waiting in agony...

Wright's eyes suddenly lit up, but when his eyes moved up to Bartholomew's face, a trace of doubt flashed across his face.

Wasn't the new commander supposed to be a young man?

The person in front of him must be at least thirty or forty years old.

However, Wright did not stop, and the smile on his face grew stronger. He walked quickly to Bartholomew and was about to raise his hand to salute.

His sleeve was suddenly pulled by a huge force, preventing his next movement.

"Mr. Lieutenant Colonel, his military rank is major."

Adjutant Tashigi's voice was as thin as a mosquito's moan, but it reached Wright's ears clearly.

He paused, began to look at Bartholomew carefully, and stretched out his hand, "Hello, I am Lieutenant Colonel of Logue Town Base, Wright."

Bartholomew was stunned, and he also stretched out his hand and held it tightly with Wright, "Hello, sir! I am the former Ensign from headquarters and the current Major Bartholomew!"

Wright did not release his palm immediately, but pretended to look around, "Where is Mr. Colonel?"

"...Well, maybe he's still wandering."

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