The Fish-Man Unit's First Impressions and Arrangements!

Marine Headquarters, Marineford, Dormitory Area 3, Building C.

Nearly two hundred Fish-Man, all dressed in marine uniforms, stood in neat rows, each nearly two meters tall, strong and robust, with unwavering eyes.

They looked ahead, towards Jinbe and Aladdin.

At this point, the two were officially lieutenant colonel and Major, serving as the commander and deputy commander of the Fish-Man Unit. Naturally, they also wore the Coat of Justice representing their rank.

And you know what? Combined with the seriousness on their faces, they really looked quite imposing.

However, they were waiting for someone.

Soon, a colonel walked over alone, looking at Jinbe with a smile and saying Jinbe.

"I believe you all received the Fleet Admiral's notification yesterday. Today, I, Harrington, will give you a tour to familiarize you with the island's environment, as well as the training you will be undertaking and the general tasks you will be carrying out."

"Yes, please guide me!"

Jinbe responded loudly and without a smile. They were originally from the Neptune Army, so they were not at all uncomfortable with this, which pleased Colonel Harrington.

Don't be fooled by his gentle smile; he actually cares a lot about the rules of hierarchy and respect.

Before coming here, I thought that if these Fish-Man were arrogant and domineering because of their so-called ten times strength, I might have to take action to intimidate them. But now it seems that I don't need to at all. These Fish-Man are quite sensible.

"Okay, then follow me."

Colonel Harrington casually walked out with his hands behind his back, followed by Jinbe and Aladdin, and then nearly two hundred Fish-Man in formation. Earth Flow out of the gate of Dormitory Area 3, immediately attracting the attention of passing naval officers of all ranks.

However, some people who had seen it yesterday just glanced at it and went about their business. After all, what was there to see if there were any beautiful mermaids inside?

Those who were seeing the navy for the first time, if they were in a hurry, would at most glance at it as they walked by; only those who were temporarily free would stop to watch.

So many Fish-Man, all dressed in marine uniforms, that's truly a rare and spectacular sight. Where have I ever seen so many Fish-Man gathered together before?

"Walk straight ahead along this road for about 300 meters, then turn left. You'll see the cafeteria. Then, turn right from the cafeteria entrance, and you'll find the Marine Headquarters Hospital."

As he walked, the 34-year-old Captain Harrington introduced the two men behind him, completely disregarding the stares of the surrounding navy personnel.

"You haven't eaten yet, have you? I'll take you to have breakfast first. There are no time restrictions in the cafeteria; you can go whenever you want. There are always chefs available, and you can eat as much as you want—it's free! But don't leave too much, or you'll be punished."

"Do we Fish-Man receive any special treatment, such as having a designated area for us?" Jinbe hesitated for a moment before asking.

"Special treatment?"

Colonel Harrington gave him a strange look and asked, "Are you Fish-Man so special that the mess hall has set aside a special area for you?"

"Ah, this..." Jinbe opened his mouth, unsure how to answer. Then Colonel Harrington laughed, "Don't worry, there aren't that many problems on Marineford. Our Navy's demi-human races aren't just Fish-Man Race; even Giants can freely enter and leave the mess hall."

"If you ever encounter someone who discriminates against you because of race, just yell back. If they try to hit you, don't hesitate, beat them up first. The military police will come and handle it, and they will find out who is right and who is wrong."

Upon hearing this, Aladdin asked, "What if the military police take sides?"

"Look at the Den Den Mushi around here. Besides, it's not like the Military Police Department are the only ones in charge here. They can't cover everything. On the contrary, if the Military Police are found to have problems, they will be taken directly to Enies Lobby for trial. The consequences are much more serious than your fights," Colonel Harrington said with a shake of his head and a laugh.

"By the way, let me tell you about your Fish-Man Unit."

"Simply put, normally, you Fish-Man participate in daily training alongside human marines. It's not difficult: two hundred laps around a standard 500-meter track, two thousand standard push-ups. If you don't do them correctly, the officer next to you will make you do two more. There's also one hundred rounds of climbing a rope a hundred meters high. Finally, there's combat training, whether bare-handed or with a wooden sword, just beat the opponent until they're completely unconscious. The winner gets to rest, and the loser is woken up and then has another match. Regardless of victory or defeat, the training is considered complete."

After saying that, Colonel Harrington said cheerfully, "Of course, if you Fish-Man feel that this is not enough, as long as you don't have a mission, you can train on your own. No one will stop you."

"Is this routine training?" Major Aladdin exclaimed in surprise. The dozens of Fish-Man standing close behind them also widened their eyes, sensing something was wrong.

Their training intensity was much lower when they were with the Neptune Army.

Colonel Harrington nodded, his hands behind his back.

"Yes, routine training, unless there are special circumstances, is an unchanging part of it. Unless you are promoted to a rank officer, then it's up to you."

"Daily training usually ends before 9:00 AM. After that, if there are no missions, it's free time. Your Fish-Man Unit's missions aren't complicated. If the dispatched warships need Fish-Man soldiers to support them, then you need to send a squad aboard to join them, or if a certain combat plan requires your Fish-Man cooperation."

"I feel that once most of the officers have experienced the benefits of the Fish-Man soldiers, you'll be quite busy. There's even a chance that the G-Branch outside might request the deployment of Fish-Man soldiers."

Before arriving, the colonel had already learned about the powerful abilities of the Fish-Man Race in the sea: they were fast swimmers, strong, could breathe, and could communicate with fish.

This is the perfect helper for the navy!

"Take me for example, I'll be going on a mission in a few days, and I'll definitely be leading a squad of Fish-Man soldiers. You two will have to pick the best ones to bring!"

Jinbe hearing such a long explanation, Jinbe felt relieved and happy, and a smile finally Zero on his face. He said, "Don't worry, we will definitely send our elites over."

Meanwhile, the group arrived at the Marine Headquarters Canteen, where Jinbe, Aladdin, and the other Fish-Man were immediately astonished by its immense size, spaciousness, and bustling atmosphere.

Because it was breakfast time, the canteen was at its peak, with naval personnel of all ranks coming and going in densely packed together, and the aroma of delicious food permeating every corner of the air.

Most shockingly, some Giants Vice Admiral could be seen Earth Flow out quite naturally, patting their slightly bulging bellies and swaying back and forth.

You can tell how big this cafeteria is!

Inside, you can see Round Table of varying sizes, including an enormous Round Table that is over ten meters wide, piled high with mountains of food.

Strong and sturdy waiters carried trays several meters wide and moved back and forth. Their steps were extremely agile. When there were many people blocking the way, some of them would even fly over people's heads using Geppo.

The surrounding navy, however, paid no attention to this.

"Is this the Marine Headquarters?"

Jinbe muttered to himself, "Although it's just a cafeteria, it shows how powerful it is."

"Colonel Harrington, I wish to learn human Swordsmanship. Is that permissible?" Aladdin, having regained his senses, seized the opportunity to ask.

"Swordsmanship? We do have it in our daily training, like sparring. As long as you have a wooden sword, there will be officers skilled in Swordsmanship to give you pointers. But you're already Major, so you don't have to participate in the training," Colonel Harrington said, while thinking about what to eat later.

"Can't I participate?"

"Sure, as long as you don't feel ashamed training with a bunch of marines. Actually, I suggest you get to know a swordsman officer and have him teach you privately sometime. Do you know anyone like that?"

Aladdin said helplessly, "I only know Vice Admiral Aokiji."