A two-masted pirate ship slowly sailed into the mouth of the bay.
A huge, eye-catching pirate skull emblem was painted on its sails.
Before long, the Marines aboard the warship noticed the enormous two-masted pirate ship sailing in from the bay.
"Two crossed swords, three bloodstains running across the left eye—that's the mark of the Red-Haired Pirates!!!"
Immediately afterward, a Marine on the lookout tower saw the emblem on the two-masted ship through his monocular telescope. Shaken, he cried out the report in a voice filled with panic.
Upon hearing the report, some of the Marines from West Blue's 158th Branch lost their will to fight on the spot.
By contrast, after confirming the enemy ship's identity, the Marines aboard Garp's warship swiftly went on full alert and took their positions at the fastest possible speed.
The Headquarters Marines who could follow Garp across the seas were beyond comparison with the branch Marines, whether in strength or mentality.
"The Red-Haired Pirates..."
On the pier, Gion muttered in shock.
Coming back to herself, she handed the seriously wounded and unconscious Wolf Rat to the ship's doctor. Then she stepped through the air and arrived beside Bogard.
"Bogard, should we engage them?"
Gion's expression was extremely grave.
Although the disparity in strength was immense, the Marines could not simply sit around and wait for death.
The messenger was also waiting for Bogard's order. Once he gave the command, the gunners would aim at the pirate ship and fire.
Bogard raised the brim of his hat with his index finger and stared gravely at the Red Force sailing toward the pier.
"Turn the ship around, aim the cannons at the enemy ship, and have everyone prepare to engage!"
With that order, the warship was mobilized in an instant.
Bogard's gaze remained fixed on