The wind and sand howled.
Alabasta, the largest country on the Grand Line.
Today, the forces under Roy that had taken over Crocodile's holdings received Roy's order to select loyal elites.
Alabasta.
It was currently the largest concentration of Roy's forces on the Grand Line.
Having taken over Crocodile's holdings, Roy's forces were now largely centered around Alabasta, radiating outward to the surrounding seas and shipping routes.
Meanwhile, Roy's strength had now reached the pinnacle of the entire East Blue.
In the near future, the East Blue Marines would become the main force rushing to support the entire Pirate World.
From this alone, one could see Roy's terrifying strength and background.
Looking at the resolute formation of soldiers below, Roy's heart burned with passion.
Their loyalty had undergone cruel tests, so you need not worry in the slightest, sir. They would never leak our intelligence."
And now, he was an important figure who could casually hold the fate of an island, or even thousands of lives, in his hands.
Edwards knew his own aptitude and capabilities, and precisely because of that, he was even more loyal to Roy, worshipping him almost blindly.
Everyone knew that this city, which still nominally belonged to Alabasta, had already been split off during Crocodile's rule.
After the Summit War, Roy's holdings had not shrunk amid the chaos of the Grand Line.
Therefore, he was fully capable of ensuring a smooth future for these soldiers who were about to join the Marines.
At least a thousand people were currently training beneath the Wings of Freedom tower.
Facing the sea breeze.
This was currently the most prosperous port city within Alabasta.
For in the days ahead, these soldiers would join the East Blue Marine forces in batches.
Within all of Nanohana, this building was equivalent to