Crazy Expansion

A flower planted with intention may not bloom, but a willow branch stuck in the ground without thought may grow into a shady tree.

Victor never expected that the 'Blue Sea Society' created by Oren would expand and grow so rapidly.

Now, within Branch G1, many Navy personnel are joining the Blue Sea Society.

Of course, Victor also knew clearly in his heart that most of these people were joining the Blue Sea Society for their own future.

However, that didn't matter.

Victor didn't care about the purpose behind their following him.

What he needed now was influence, a vast number of followers.

The rise of the Blue Sea Society was precisely to further expand his influence within the Navy.

To highlight the advantages of the 'Blue Sea Society'.

Victor promoted a batch of Blue Sea Society members or transferred them to positions where promotion was easier or treatment was better.

This, in turn, gave the Navy personnel of Branch G1 a clear message.

Only those who followed Victor and offered their loyalty would be easily promoted.

At the same time, to increase the recognizability of the Blue Sea Society.

Victor decided to create 'badges' for the Blue Sea Society.

Wearing a Blue Sea Society badge would make it easier to identify members.

The Navy's (marine) symbol is a seagull holding a scale, symbolizing the maintenance of world peace and order.

Inspired by this, Victor created the Blue Sea Society badge.

The Blue Sea Society badge features a vast blue ocean with the words 'Justice' written above it.

This design symbolizes the azure sea and the justice of the Blue Sea Society.

After the badges were made, Victor personally wore one.

Eric, Kennard, Wright, Connor, and others also wore the Blue Sea Society badges that day.

As Victor placed an order with a factory, more and more Blue Sea Society badges were sent to Branch G1, the South Blue's Corudo Fortress, Branch 189, Branch 191, and Marineford town.

More and more Navy personnel began to wear the Blue Sea Society badges.

Marineford town.

Navy Military Academy.

Kuzan had just walked into the cafeteria.

At that moment, many students in the cafeteria were gathered together.

"Those who want to join the Blue Sea Society, register here."

"Queue up here."

"Maintain order."

"Come to me to get a form and fill in your information."

The commotion in the cafeteria attracted Kuzan's attention, and he looked in the direction of the noise.

Currently, banners were hung in front of several dining tables, with the content: "Join the Blue Sea Society, purify the evil forces on the sea, and make the sea pure and blue."

The Blue Sea Society?

Although Kuzan was unfamiliar with the Blue Sea Society, he was deeply impressed by the latter half of the banner's message.

This was because Victor had mentioned it in a personal speech before.

"Kuzan." At this moment, a young man approached Kuzan from behind.

Kuzan turned to look at the young man.

The young man's name was Thor, and he was in the same year as Kuzan.

Kuzan noticed a badge on Thor's chest.

Thor pointed to his badge and said proudly, "I've already joined the Blue Sea Society and officially become a member."

"Mm." Kuzan wasn't surprised, as Thor greatly admired Victor.

Thor had publicly praised Victor's greatness and selflessness more than once.

"You should join too." Thor said with a smile.

Kuzan frowned, looking at the long queue of people, and temporarily shook his head, "Maybe later."

Upon hearing this, Thor didn't try to persuade him further.

He knew that Kuzan's idol was Garp.

Moreover, Victor's concept of justice was too extreme, and Kuzan didn't entirely agree with it.

Despite this, many students still signed up, as they recognized Victor's justice.

If all wickedness were purified, the sea would return to tranquility.

Branch G1, Commander's Office.

Knock knock knock.

At this moment, a knock sounded at the door.

"Enter," Victor shouted towards the door.

Three youths approached Victor. After standing at attention, they saluted Victor.

The three youths stood tall and proud, their Blue Sea Society badges on their chests shining particularly brightly.

Victor said to the three youths, "I have a task for you."

The three youths replied in unison, "We will absolutely complete the mission!"

They were all members of the Blue Sea Society and naturally had to carry out Victor's orders.

"Andrew."

"Rivera."

"Jarrow."

Victor looked at the three youths. "I need you to go to the East Blue, West Blue, and North Blue, and promote the ideals of the Blue Sea Society."

"To purify the seas, we need more comrades."

Victor said earnestly.

"Yes!" the three youths replied in unison.

These three youths were from the same graduating class as Wright and Connor.

They were candidates recommended by Wright.

The strength of these three was also relatively weak. If they stayed in the New World, they might very well die in battle.

Therefore, Victor decided to send them to the Four Blues.

Controlling the Navy in the Four Blues was not an easy task.

However, expanding the Blue Sea Society's influence to the Four Blues and collecting money was not difficult.

Grand Line Era 1495.

Marineford, Marine Headquarters.

Victor pushed for the Blue Sea Society to expand and continuously recruit members.

This was public knowledge, and the high-ranking officials at Marine Headquarters were naturally aware of it.

Tsuru was not surprised when she learned of the Blue Sea Society's goals.

The persona Victor had cultivated over the years, along with the current Blue Sea Society, provided Tsuru with 'reasonable' justification.

Victor hated Pirates and wanted to eliminate all evil on the seas.

Thus, Victor began his actions.

As for forming factions, this was not the first time it had appeared at Marine Headquarters.

At this moment, Garp walked over, sat on the sofa, and ate senbei from the table while reading a newspaper.

Kuzan followed behind Garp, having been assigned to intern with him at the beginning of the year.

On the newspaper, a photo of a Navy Colonel capturing a Pirate was particularly striking.

What caught Garp's attention was not that the Colonel had captured a Pirate with a bounty of 14 million Belly, but that this Navy Colonel was wearing a 'Blue Sea Society' badge on his chest.

This was not the South Blue, nor Branch G1, nor Marine Headquarters. It was in the East Blue.

This Navy Colonel had graduated last year and had even interned on Garp's ship.

If Garp remembered correctly, this Colonel should be at Branch G1, and his rank should be Lieutenant.

"I didn't expect the East Blue to have the Blue Sea Society too. That Victor guy," Garp muttered.

Tsuru had also seen the newspaper report and said, "That child's intentions are good."

Garp did not reply and continued to read other news.

He saw the Supernova Crocodile and a familiar face, Douglas Barrett.

Crocodile needed no introduction; he had made the world remember him from his debut.

His bounty had now reached 82 million Belly.

Barrett had been a member of the Roger Pirates, and his intentions for leaving the crew were currently unknown.

Therefore, the World Government was also paying close attention to Barrett.

However, Garp was more concerned about Roger.

Capturing Roger was the thing Garp wanted to do most.

"Garp," Sengoku said as he entered, "The Fleet Admiral wants to see you."

"Got it," Garp said, standing up and leaving the office impatiently.