The Marines stationed at this naval base all knew that the base they were assigned to was rather unusual.
Although none of their superiors had ever revealed anything, the soldiers had still noticed certain peculiarities in their daily lives.
They had almost never been sent out on missions. Even when ships in the nearby waters sent distress signals, those signals were merely forwarded to other naval bases, after which everyone acted as though nothing had happened.
Opportunities to contact the outside world were also incredibly scarce. It was even difficult to call home, and even if they were lucky enough to get such an opportunity, they had to do so under a superior's supervision.
If nothing was wrong with that, then there had to be ghosts.
What was more, there was a restricted area within the base that no one was allowed to approach. Unless they were idiots, anyone could guess that something was hidden there. It was very likely the very reason this base existed.
But these were merely topics of conversation after meals. To ordinary Marine soldiers, such matters had little meaning. This peaceful life was not so bad, after all.
Then today, that peaceful life was shattered.
Bright floated in the seawater near the island, silently watching it.
Observation Haki had already spread out.
By now, although Bright's Observation Haki had not yet reached the level of foreseeing the future, both its range and precision had undergone a qualitative leap.
If he unleashed his Observation Haki at full strength now, he could easily cover the entire island ahead and accurately hear every sound from every corner.
He had locked onto the presence of everyone in this naval base.
And then—
Bright's eyes suddenly narrowed. Black lightning abruptly spread from his body, wildly surging through the seawater.
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