Three days later, at the Headquarters fortress.
Beep!!
Beep!!
Today was an important day for the Marines. The first Aircraft Force of the Marines was officially established today! The highest-ranking command officer was the newly appointed Vice Admiral and the head of the newly established G-10 Marine Branch, Rowen!
Standing on the wide plaza, Sengoku's eyes flickered with excitement as he watched the aircraft fly over from behind the fortress and land at the front of the plaza.
The enormous size of the plaza, which had witnessed the beginning of the Summit War in the original story, was unquestionable. However, the shadows cast by the thirty or so aircraft filled the front, demonstrating their massive size!
The Blue Battleships appeared like gigantic whales soaring through the blue sky-sea!
The new Plasma Cannons protruded from the left and right sides of the aircraft, and the dense rows of barrels sent chills down one's spine.
The icy Killing Intentions emanated from the cold metal! Inside the aircraft, the spirited soldiers at the controls stood tall, saluting through the glass and looking up towards Sengoku on the high platform.
"Hahaha! Very good!"
Sengoku's old heart was at peace, and his aged face was filled with a rosy glow.
Since Rowen's arrival, he truly felt that the Marines had undergone tremendous changes!
The Thunder-Lightning Stimulation Device caused a sharp increase in the quantity of lower-tier combat power, with even a random Corporal from the Grand Line branches being no weaker than a little Superman with at least 30 Doriki strength value!
It's only a matter of time before this extends to the Four Seas branches as well!
And now, Vegapunk has incorporated Rowen's Devil Fruit ability into the Plasma Cannon through Lineage Factor transfer technology.
Despite the still significant issue of energy loss, the range and power of the cannon are more than three times that of ordinary artillery! And the cost is only slightly higher, by just 10,000 Belly! That's mainly for the necessary power supply system!
Next is the development and distribution of the Pacifistas, so that the Marines no longer need to sacrifice lives to bridge the gap between their strength when facing certain powerful enemies.
The Pacifistas are fearless and unyielding and they are the best comrades for the soldiers!
Furthermore, with the official establishment of the Aircraft Force, the Marines now possess high-tech weapons capable of strategic strikes with high maneuverability…
With all these advancements, Sengoku's anticipation for the future of the seas has grown even stronger!
In the past, they had to compromise and maintain peace in the seas by balancing their power, even if they were extremely unwilling to do so, with the Yonkō (Four Emperors) and the Shichibukai.
But now, as long as the Marines continue to accumulate strength, there's no need to play games with pirates at all!
Justice lies within their range!
Cannonfire covers peace!
"Rowen, do your best! The future belongs to you young people!"
In his excitement, Sengoku said something untimely to Rowen standing beside him.
What future?
Isn't the future of the Marines supposed to be with the Admirals and Fleet Admiral?
Feeling the meaningful gazes of the three Admirals behind him, Rowen smiled superficially and pretended not to hear anything.
Sengoku also realized that his words were a bit inappropriate and awkwardly waved his hand, announcing, "Let's go! Move forward towards the seas!!"
"Understood!"
With the catchphrase of the Fleet Admiral, the soldiers became restless as they eagerly watched the Aircraft Force depart with a passionate look in their eyes.
And there's that Marine rising star who, not even a year or two after graduation, has already climbed to a high position… No, now he should be called a super elite!
And that elite soldier is Vice Admiral Rowen.
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A gentle breeze blows as the sun shines brightly. On the mobile end, under the sunlight, the aircraft gleams brilliantly as it sailed in the wind.
Several soldiers, wearing metal armor and carrying oxygen tanks, are using shovels and steel brushes to clear the ice that had accumulated on the surface. The clouds float beneath their feet, creating a magnificent scene of rolling layers underneath the Aircraft, resembling a beautiful wonderland.
On the ground, ordinary people can only see the shadows of massive objects drifting across the clouds, causing them to feel anxious and fearful of the unknown. However, the subsequent news reports that followed the giant shadows bring them joy!
This is the newly established independent Marine Aircraft Task Force!
Within a short week, this new force quickly gained fame in the vast sea.
In the year 1517, the sea was filled with continuous chaotic waves. After the confirmed existence of the Sky Island, the Marine established an Aircraft Force, working in conjunction with the newly formed G-10 branch to patrol the sea and combat crime!
Before this, whether it was battleships, merchant convoys, or pirate ships, sailing in the Grand Line was greatly affected by the weather.
The unpredictable climate was the biggest disaster, and accidents frequently occurred at the Grans Line Sea. Even Marine battleships had experienced shipwrecks and casualties in the Grand Line and transportation had become extremely inconvenient.
As a result, apart from the Marine "G" branch bases near the sea, every other island had to be on guard against pirate invasions at all times. Because even in the event of an accident, the Marines couldn't arrive in time.
But with the Aircraft Force, everything changed!
They didn't travel by sea but through the sky!
Advancing in the direction of the clouds, they completely disregarded the fierce winds and rainstorms on the surface and were able to provide rapid support as if the sea was insignificant.
This incredible mode of transportation terrified the pirates. In the past, they only needed to be wary of the Marines coming from the sea, and even small sailboats had a chance to escape if they were far enough.
But now, the Marines approached directly from the sky, and not only were they more covert but they also flew at a speed that made it difficult for the pirates to oppose them.
In contrast to the fearful pirates, the civilians felt a sense of peace in their hearts.
In this world, it wasn't the Island Kings or Lords who maintained public security at sea but the Marines that were spread throughout it! The ordinary people were more willing to trust the Marines than whoever ruled them!
With the Aircraft Force, the faster the Marines dispatched troops to eliminate pirates, the safer the civilians became.
Therefore, the appearance of the Aircraft Force brought not only technological advancement to the Marines and deterrence to the Pirates but also a glimmer of hope and new beginnings to the rest of the World!
However, the current issue was that the Aircraft Force was still in the experimental stage, and their numbers were far from sufficient.
This made the pirates breathe a sigh of relief and intensified the urgency among the civilians, and also ushered in a new wave of enlistment for the Marines…
"Aircraft, attack pirates!"
In the Marineford, every officer could hear recruits shouting this slogan during their training every day.
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