Everywhere, Unstoppable

Fifty nautical miles east of Jaya Island, Grand Line.

Ten Marine warships closed in from three directions in a perfect encirclement.

At the bow, Zephyr stood with his arms crossed, watching the two ships in the distance.

A battered pirate ship was desperately chasing what looked like an ordinary merchant vessel.

"These rats," Zephyr said with a grin. "Even at death's door, they still want to hijack civilians. Some habits never die."

He turned to look at the five Marine officers standing in a row on the deck behind him.

All five held the rank of rear admiral and were between thirty and forty years old.

They were outstanding prospects from the Elite Training Camp Zephyr had been piloting over the past few terms, each one brimming with vigor.

"You five," Zephyr said, pointing at the two ships in the distance. "Go deal with them."

"Arrest every pirate. Unless they resist fiercely, try not to kill them."

The five rear admirals snapped to attention and saluted. "Yes, sir!"

"Let me see the results of your training," Zephyr added expectantly. "Don't disappoint me."

"We won't disappoint you!"

The five saluted again, then moved at the same time.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

The rear admirals launched themselves into the air with Geppo, kicking off the air as they sped toward the two ships.

Geppo was fast.

The distance rapidly closed.

The closer they got, the more clearly the five rear admirals could make out the ships' appearances.

There was nothing special about the pirate ship; it was a very common design. But that merchant vessel...

Wait.

One of the rear admirals narrowed his eyes.

Its length, hull shape, and sail color...

Why did it look so familiar?

He suddenly recalled a pursuit order issued by Headquarters half a month ago.

It had contained