The most crucial issue was that all four of these regions were now controlled by pirates.
Only the residents of Windfall Island on the other side lived somewhat easier lives, since the pirates there still possessed a measure of conscience and restraint.
But Wano Country and Hachinosu, where Ochoku was entrenched, were entirely different stories!
What kind of miserable fate did those living in such harsh environments have to endure?
At that moment, a thought suddenly arose in his heart: perhaps following Moke was the wiser and more meaningful choice.
If he could successfully join the Marines, perhaps he could help ordinary people in countries affiliated with the World Government improve their unbearably difficult lives. He might even have a chance to influence the Marines' way of doing things to some degree.
With that thought, he immediately took action, asking around for news of Moke and ways to join the Marines.
After going through considerable trouble, he finally learned the location of the Marine base where Moke was stationed. Filled with passion, he set off for the base.
Along the way, he witnessed even more devastation wrought by pirates, further strengthening his resolve to join the Marines.
When he finally stood before the gates of the Marine base, he felt both nervous and excited.
He gathered his courage and explained his purpose to the guards, who brought him before Moke.
Moke looked at the determined young man before him and listened to his thoughts and resolve, feeling quite impressed.
After a round of tests and evaluation, Moke decided to accept him as a member of the Marines.
From then on, he officially began his Marine career. He grew through battle after battle against pirates, striving to fulfill his promise to help the people and change the Marines' conduct, hoping to