Vinsmoke Family

A military officer suddenly stood up, eyes wide, and exclaimed, "The Vinsmoke... Vinsmoke Family? Is this news confirmed?"

"H-how is that possible... why would that family appear here?"

Someone muttered, a flicker of fear in their eyes.

As Marines from the North Blue, they naturally knew what the name Vinsmoke Family signified!

Powerful, insurmountable!

That was the family that once ruled the entire North Blue!

Although they weren't as dominant as before, a starved camel was still bigger than a horse. With the Vinsmoke Family's foundation, destroying an island was more than enough! The "Army of Evil" wasn't just a name.

However, a few people in the room felt confused. They had been transferred from other seas and had no idea about the Vinsmoke's reputation.

Of course, even if they knew, they would only think it was exaggerated. How could a single family rule an entire sea domain?

What nonsense!

Intelligence Officer Karen, wearing glasses, saw the key point. Her eyes flashed, and she asked Yara, "Sir, the secret experimental facility mentioned in the intelligence is..."

Hearing this, Yara shook his head. "I'm not sure either. This intelligence was transmitted from Headquarters via Den Den Mushi this morning. However, the intelligence didn't specify what it was, only emphasizing its extreme danger and that we shouldn't investigate it lightly."

"Hiss, a Vinsmoke Family experimental facility? This is serious!"

"Could it be some kind of evil weapon experiment? They are known as the 'Walking War House'!"

Some Marines started discussing.

Hearing their conversation, Bruller, standing nearby, showed disdain in his eyes.

Small places are just small places. They panic so easily over minor incidents. Useless!

Bruller suddenly slammed the table, scanning everyone present. His gaze finally landed on Yara, and he said coldly, "Sir, there's no point discussing this here. Why don't we go and see for ourselves? We can arrest them all and interrogate them! So what if it's the Vinsmoke Family? Let them know that on this island, we, the Marines, are still in charge!"

Bruller was currently in a rage due to his personal interests being harmed. His mind was clouded, and he didn't consider the consequences before directly proposing an expedition.

He was from the Grand Line and possessed a strange sense of superiority when facing natives from the Four Seas of Paradise.

He considered this a remote and backward place compared to the Grand Line.

Because of this, he didn't show much respect to his superior, Yara, even though Yara's rank was higher than his.

Hearing this, some Marines stood up in agreement:

"I support Major Bruller's proposal! When have we Marines ever feared other forces? And what the hell are these bounty hunters? Acting on the island without our Navy's permission? Do they not take us Marines seriously?"

"I agree!"

"Me too!"

The Marines of Branch P-5 were not a monolithic group. Within the same branch base, there were two factions.

One faction was led by the branch chief, Yara, consisting of Marines native to the North Blue.

The other faction was led by Bruller, composed of Marines transferred from the Grand Line.

There were minor frictions between the two sides on certain matters.

Naturally, those who supported Bruller were all from his faction.

Listening to them speak, Yara scanned them one by one, finally focusing on Bruller and nodding, "Major Bruller, since that's the case, why don't you lead the team there?"

Bruller narrowed his eyes, then gave a heavy snort and said, "Alright, I'll lead the team this time and wipe out all forces on the island that dare to resist us. The credit will be mine alone!"

"Let's go, let's go meet this so-called Vinsmoke Family!"

Saying that, he waved his hand and walked out.

Behind him, the Marine officers from his faction followed closely.

After they left.

Intelligence Officer Karen pushed her glasses up, and the lenses glinted. "Sir, there is sufficient evidence to prove that Major Bruller has colluded with the Evil Wolf Gang for personal gain. Why still..."

"No need to say more, I have my own plans."

Yara waved his hand, stopping Karen from continuing.

Karen responded, "Understood, Sir."

Yara scanned everyone present and said calmly, "You may all go. Pay attention to any movements in the Chaos Zone. Don't miss any intelligence."

"Yes!"

Everyone withdrew.

Only Yara remained in the room. He shook his head slightly, looked out the window, and murmured, "What a tumultuous time. I hope you can gather some useful intelligence for Headquarters, instead of being executed as a disgrace to the Navy..."

Bruller thought his clandestine actions were very well hidden, but Yara saw everything.

He didn't expose him because Bruller hadn't crossed Yara's bottom line yet.

He hadn't acted against the people in the security zone!

However, in recent days, the Evil Wolf Gang's actions had become increasingly brazen, starting to commit inhumane acts!

This also made Yara completely determined, planning to eradicate this tumor, and at the same time wipe out the Evil Wolf Gang...

Something happened in the Chaos Zone.

A mysterious person, with lightning speed, directly annihilated two of the three major forces in the Chaos Zone that he was wary of!

He is now rushing to the Oli Family's stronghold, intending to take them all down in one go!

When Yara learned of this, he was deeply shocked.

Who was it, and why did they choose to make a move at this time?

Yara picked up a stack of documents, which contained intelligence on the Oli Family and the Vinsmoke Family.

Yun Ye glanced at the sky. The sky was gradually darkening, and night was quietly descending.

'The night is beautiful, perfect for killing.'

Yun Ye smiled, his cold gaze fixed ahead, where hundreds of people had already gathered!

It was the Oli Family!

On the Oli Family's side, someone also spotted Yun Ye and exclaimed:

"He... he's here!"

"Alert, quick, alert!"

Upon seeing the approaching figure, Orleans narrowed his eyes and waved his hand decisively: "Don't give him a chance to get close, open fire!"

The subordinates took the order and raised their guns, firing.

Bang bang bang, flames erupted, and bullets tore through the air, covering a large area ahead and leaving Yun Ye no room to dodge.

However, did Yun Ye need to dodge?

No!

With a swing of the sword in his hand, a crescent-shaped slash tore through the air, deflecting all the bullets before continuing its momentum towards them!

Orleans' heart sank, and he couldn't help but say, "As expected, a swordsman?"

Intelligence had reported that the one who annihilated the other two forces was a swordsman capable of unleashing flying slashes!

In this world, a swordsman's attacks were the sharpest and most dangerous. A moment's carelessness could only lead to one outcome: death!

Facing this sharp slash, Orleans dared not be careless. He quickly pulled out a uniquely shaped pistol that looked incredibly high-tech. As he fired, 'sizzling' currents surged, forming a beam of lightning that shot out from the muzzle!

It collided with Yun Ye's slash!

'Boom', an explosive force swept outwards, shattering both the slash and the lightning, scattering them in all directions.

"Huh?" Yun Ye looked at the pistol in Orleans' hand, a hint of surprise in his heart: 'Is this an electric shock gun?'

There was such a thing in the Pirate World?

Inevitably, Yun Ye thought of the Pacifistas that appeared in the original work.

However, the Pacifistas emitted something similar to Kizaru's Laser Cannon.

And this was similar to White Lightning's electric shock cannon!

Moreover, its power seemed quite good.

Of course, Yun Ye was merely surprised. In terms of sheer power, it was probably inferior to his own Hadō #4: Byakurai...

He could only lament how strangely the technological tree of this world had grown.

They used sailing ships powered by sails for sea travel, yet their weapons included robots, electric shock guns, and laser cannons – such high-tech items