Marshall D. Teach.
This unfamiliar name was like thunder, like a shooting star, like the dawn, illuminating the entire sea.
For a time, all sorts of claims about this reclusive powerhouse spread far and wide through news reports, rumors, internal government reports, and other channels.
"We mourn the deaths of our CP9 comrades, but having witnessed that battle up close, we have no choice but to admit it."
"If agents like us are but small waves, then Marshall D. Teach is a tsunami."
—Excerpt from the mission report submitted by CP9 agents Kalifa, Kaku, and Blueno.
"Gentlemen!"
"It wasn't that our forces didn't try their best—it was just that the Revolutionary Army had Teach!"
—Excerpt from CP9 commander Spandam's statement at the World Government accountability hearing.
"Yes, we saw that battle."
"After witnessing such a scene, I couldn't sleep no matter how I tried. I thought it over half the night before two words finally popped out of my head: God."
"Indeed, only the might of the 'Gods of Water—Aqua Laguna' could possibly be mentioned in the same breath as that man."
—Excerpt from reporters' interview records with Water 7 citizens who witnessed the events that night.
"Without question, I was the loser of that battle. There is nothing to hide about that."
"Marshall D. Teach is the strongest enemy I have ever encountered in my life."
"I became famous at a young age and ultimately grew far too conceited. It was this worthy opponent who taught me that there is always someone stronger."
"I look forward to our next battle."
—Shichibukai Garen, answering a World Economic News Agency reporter's questions about the great battle at Water 7.
"Marshall D. Teach? What an unforgettable name."
"The rumors you heard are correct."
"The scar on my face was indeed left by