(I saw that everyone seemed to like Sett, so Sett it is for the title.)
That day, Lorne stood at the bow facing the sea breeze, his cape snapping in the wind, the word "Justice" embroidered on it.
"Ethan, bring me the sea chart."
Lorne spoke.
"Yes, Rear Admiral."
Ethan strode forward and spread a sea chart across the wooden table.
The chart was detailed, showing the routes through the first half of the Grand Line.
"According to the latest intelligence from Headquarters, three pirate crews are currently active in these waters, all with bounties over a hundred million."
"Carter is the most brazen of them. His nickname is Two Guns, and his bounty is 150 million Beli."
"Then there's Curry, known as Viper, with a bounty of 210 million Beli."
"And Harris, known as Giant Axe, with a bounty of 280 million Beli. He's the strongest of the three."
"Two hundred and eighty million?"
Lorne clenched his fists, his knuckles cracking sharply.
"Sounds like a decent punching bag. We'll start with him."
"But Rear Admiral, Harris's Giant Axe Pirates have a massive battleship and three escort ships, with over five hundred men."
"Harris himself is immensely strong and skilled in Armament Haki. Should we devise a strategy?"
Ethan asked with some concern.
"A strategy?"
Lorne gave Ethan a sidelong glance.
"The vanguard's strategy is always the same: charge head-on and crush them all."
"The Rear Admiral is right!"
Ryan strode over. Though his left arm was still wrapped in bandages, his right fist was already clenched tight enough to creak.
"We don't need a strategy against these pirates. Just let our fists do the talking!"
"Ryan, your injuries haven't fully healed. Stop shouting your head off."
Bakel poured cold water on his enthusiasm from the side.
"If you