Eight months later.
Pegasus Town.
A large number of merchant ships and tourist ships were docked at the port. The town was bustling with people.
From time to time, a few Kabuki performers could be seen performing in a brightly lit square, attracting a group of tourists.
At this moment, a Battleship docked at the port and a group of Marines came down from the Battleship.
Marines lined up in groups and walked towards the town in an orderly manner.
"Wow, is this Pegasus Town! So powerful!"
The leader was wearing a standard navy white and blue jacket suit. There was a brightly patterned handkerchief tied to his thick and long pink hair with a pair of glasses on it. On his chest, there was also a scarf. He was wearing a navy cape.
He looked around and his gaze first stopped at the numerous heavy artillery at the coastal defense area, then at the bustling town in front of him.
"I heard that Pegasus Town was still occupied by pirates last year, but in such a short time, it has become so prosperous. It is too surprising and unbelievable!"
Pink Hair Marine clenched his fists and looked at the bustling town excitedly.
"Tch, what's the big deal."
Beside him, a blond man curled his lips in disdain and shouted at the pink-haired young man, "Hey, now is not the time to be excited. Go find that idiot Kuro first!"
The blond man wore a wide soft felt hat and a Marine coat that looked like a windbreaker. There were two huge kukri knives hanging on both sides of his waist.
"Got it, I'm just taking a look." Pink-haired Marine scratched his head and said embarrassedly, "I heard that Pegasus Island is a 'Hot Spring and Song and Dance Island' in Headquarters and I've always wanted to see it with my own eyes. I have to say that Colonel Kuro is really amazing!"
"Pfft hahaha, if you're so powerful, then take a good look, what does it matter!"
Suddenly, a heroic laugh came from behind them. Hearing the sound, Kirby and Beru Maybo quickly turned around and looked over.
The person was very old. He had short white hair and was wearing a white suit and a Marine cape. He walked like an orangutan. He was holding a shell bag in his hand and took one out from time to time with his other hand.
The old Marine took a bite of the shell and laughed. "What a good island!"
"The purpose of our coming here is not to stroll!" Blond Marine said anxiously.
"Hahaha, young people shouldn't be in such a hurry."
The old Marine patted the blond Marine on the shoulder, making him grimace. His shoulder felt numb.
"But…"
After filming, the old Marine turned to look at the center of the bustling town, at the Marine Fortress standing high.
"Pfft hahaha, then let's go find Kuro first!"
Marine's appearance did not surprise the people in the town, as if they were used to it.
This made Pink Hair Marine a little curious. In the past, when he was on a mission, every time he arrived at an island, although the people were enthusiastic, they were also panicked. After all, Marine's arrival meant that there might be pirates.
He sailed all the way here and encountered pirates in other sea areas, but when he entered this sea area, he did not see a single pirate ship.
"Hey, Uncle, let me ask you something."
He pulled over a man holding an apple bag and said, "Are there no pirates around here?"
"Huh? Pirates?"
The middle-aged man was stunned for a moment, then he sneered and looked up and down at Pink Hair Navy, "Is it the new Marine?"
"Ah… Yes, I'm here on a mission," Pink Hair Marine said.
"You must also see the prosperity of Pegasus Island and think that there will be pirates, so you want to come to Marine. Let me tell you, there are no pirates here."
The middle-aged man puffed out his chest and said proudly, "It's impossible for there to be pirates around the Pegasus Island where Colonel Kuro is. This is the most peaceful island in the West Blue!"
"Yes, it is indeed the most peaceful."
A passing merchant interrupted, "Marine, we all like to do business here because it's too safe and we don't have to worry about pirates. There are no gangs here, and no one collects protection fees, so no one raises the price and the goods here become very cheap. Although it's close to the Reverse Mountain, which is the only way for many people to go to the Grand Line, no pirates dare to approach here."
"Of course, this is all because of Colonel Kuro and the existence of Major Kaz. He is our protector. One is stationed in the island and the other is clearing pirates outside. It is impossible for any pirate to enter here. We don't need to bring weapons when we go fishing."
The middle-aged man said proudly, "Previously, there was a man who was too strong to die and floated to this island. Only then did we know that his previous Pirates were not able to enter the Reverse Mountain because they did not dare to approach Pegasus Island and did not make good supplies. They were destroyed by the current!"
"I heard that too."
The merchant echoed: "Pegasus Island has another name besides the 'Hot Spring and Song and Dance Island', the 'Pirate Burying Island'. No pirate dares to approach this place."
The goods are good and cheap. In addition, there is prosperity and security. Of course, it will attract a large number of people.
No one would remember that just last year, this place was still a mess, a gathering place of chaos.
"Hahaha, well done, that kid!"
The old Marine laughed and walked forward.
"Thank you very much."
Pink Hair Marine thanked the two of them and followed behind them.
"That man…"
The merchant looked at the tall old man with some doubts in his eyes. He felt that he looked familiar…
In the center of the town is an extremely wide Marine base surrounded by tall walls. In addition to the huge fortress in the center, there are Marine buildings in other places.
The gate was closed and there was no one guarding it. As Marines approached, they could faintly hear the sound of training inside.
"I'll knock."
Pink Hair Marine was about to knock on the door, but the old Marine was faster than him. He clenched his fists and walked over.
"No need for that."
Boom!
With just one punch, the door was broken open and debris flew straight in, sweeping up a cloud of dust. In the dust, the old Marine slowly walked out and laughed, "Kuro, where are you? I am here!"
The sound of training stopped abruptly.
At this time, in the square, a group of Marines were training with bare arms and sweating. In another open space, a strong man held a cross-shaped gun and stabbed forward in a horse stance. The ground was made by him and he must have trained for a long time.
In a detached building nearby, an unpleasant smell floated, like the smell of medicine.
On the other side of the open space, two people were sparring. A man in a black suit pushed his glasses and stepped on the Marine below. He was about to say something.
All the images stopped after the old Marine broke through the door.
Marine, who was stepped on by the man in the black suit, looked back with a bruised face. When he saw the person, he was shocked. "Lieutenant General Garp?!"