In Konoha: Three Choices at the Start

Nearby, a young man who looked like an officer stood with a justice cape draped over his back, directing everyone with a stern expression.

Marine warships lay docked all around, countless flags flying above them.

Farther inland stood a heavily guarded fortress, with heavy weapons positioned around it.

Machine guns, cannons...

Two boldly written characters adorned the sides of the fortress: Marines!

Patrolling, training, hauling supplies... the entire island bustled with activity.

Just then, ripples suddenly spread through the air, and a spatial tunnel quietly appeared.

"What's that?" A nearby Marine immediately noticed the sight overhead and pointed at it in confusion.

"Spatial fluctuations? A Devil Fruit user? Do they really think a Devil Fruit ability lets them cause trouble at Marine Headquarters?" Momonga's expression grew slightly grave, but his voice held no trace of panic.

After all, the land beneath their feet was Marine Headquarters, the Marines' home base, filled with countless powerful fighters.

Even someone with a spatial Devil Fruit would only be courting death by causing trouble here.

He frowned slightly. "Go inform Fleet Admiral Sengoku!"

"Yes, Vice Admiral Momonga!" A patrolling Marine answered and hurried into the fortress.

"Momonga! Aren't you overreacting a little? We don't even know whether they're friend or foe!"

A woman walked over, her pretty face carrying a hint of allure. A beauty mark rested beside her lips, and a spider design adorned one of her slender, long legs.

"You can never be too careful!" Momonga replied gravely without looking up. "The Space-Space Fruit is arguably the rarest of all Devil Fruits. Whoever's coming, we need to be fully prepared."

"This may be Marine Headquarters, but we're not the only ones here. Navy families live behind us, too!"

"You never change!" Momousagi spread her hands, apparently long accustomed to Momonga's temperament.

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