Amid the cheers of the people, Ace led his Marines as they escorted the captured pirates toward the Marine Branch.
The people lining both sides of the street voluntarily made way, bright smiles spread across every face.
Loguetown's public safety had never been particularly poor, but ever since the two "young" leaders, Ace and Sabo, arrived, the town's security had risen to another level.
In the past, pirates would occasionally invade Loguetown, launching large-scale assaults on the island.
But with Ace and Sabo stationed here, pirates did not even dare loudly announce their identities as pirates in public.
Before coming ashore, every pirate concealed their identity and name, hoping only to quietly resupply on the island before slipping away. They kept an extremely low profile.
Only here could the people truly experience what it felt like to be protected by the Marines.
When people from other countries and towns came to Loguetown to travel, they would marvel at the Marines' exceptional capabilities after witnessing the security here.
Loguetown had practically become an important showcase for the Marines' political achievements.
And coincidentally, this was the very place where Pirate King Roger had been executed. Its political significance far exceeded people's imagination.
Thus, Marine Headquarters had established a gleaming golden signboard for itself.
After Ace led his men away, the bustling street returned to its usual order. The people still eagerly discussed what had just happened, praising Ace's abilities and character.
The vendors wheeled out their carts as well, and before long, the street regained its prosperity.
"Come take a look!"
"Fresh juice, specialty snacks~~~"
As the vendors' calls rang out one after another through the street, within only a few minutes, there was no trace left of the battle from when the Marines captured the pirates. The locals did not seem