Right now, on the edge of the vast and boundless waters of East Blue, the port of the 16th Branch of the East Blue Marines presented a scene that was both solemn and bustling with activity.
Beneath the soaring watchtower of the marine base, the stone-paved path of the port was swept impeccably clean. Five thousand fully armed marine soldiers stood in neat rows on both sides, as if displaying the majesty of the Marines to the world.
At the port, a stalwart figure disembarked.
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