After Great Radiance Day.
Time officially entered Marineford Era 1499.
In early January, warships from all over the world that had gathered at Marine Headquarters began setting sail one after another, entering the New World through the Marines' exclusive "secret routes."
To keep others from discovering the Marines' intentions, the warships that entered the New World advanced toward Water Seven along different routes. While the Marines were making their move, the World Government's direct agency, Cipher Pol, did not remain idle either. It also began taking action, secretly entering the New World.
Although the Marines intended to conceal their purpose, so many warships suddenly appearing in the New World could not possibly escape the notice of those paying attention. And the pirates who had long occupied the New World were unwilling to stay quiet after hearing that the Marines were making a major move. They began attacking the warships entering the New World.
Here, it was necessary to mention the distribution of Marine forces.
Strictly speaking, the Marines had only one branch in the New World: G-5. Although branches like G-2 and G-3 were also in the New World, they were stationed in the territories of member nations and would never actively set sail to hunt pirates. Only the Marines of G-5 actively searched for and captured pirates.
The Marines' control over the New World was practically nonexistent. This was a paradise for pirates, a heaven for those so-called free people.
The large number of warships entering the New World was seen by the New World pirates as a declaration of war. They believed the Marines were trying to bring their "paradise" under control.
How could pirates accustomed to freedom possibly allow such a thing to happen? Thus, attacks on warships frequently took place throughout the New World.
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