Chapter 26: The Raid on Marine Base Branch 16

Chapter 26: The Raid on Marine Base Branch 16

The Freedom Rider set sail once again, the winds pushing the ship forward with a newfound sense of urgency. With Cocoyashi Village freed and their ranks bolstered by Jinbe and the rest of the Fish-Men, the Straw Hats were ready for the next step of their journey. They were headed toward Marine Base Branch 16, a place where corruption ran deep, led by none other than Nezumi, the infamous Marine officer who had wronged Nami and her village for so long.

Luffy, Lucky, and the rest of the crew gathered on the deck of the ship, discussing their plans for the raid. Nezumi had stolen from Nami and her village, and the Straw Hats were determined to make him pay, not just for his crimes against Nami, but for his part in the corruption within the Marine forces.

"Get ready, crew," Lucky said, his voice steady and focused. "This is going to be a quick and efficient raid. We take everything we need from the base—supplies, weapons, money, anything that can help us on our journey—and we leave no survivors, except those who surrender."

The rest of the crew nodded, their resolve firm. They were no longer the ragtag group they had once been. They were a team, ready to dismantle any force that stood in their way.

The Arrival at Marine Base Branch 16

The Freedom Rider sailed into the harbor of Marine Base Branch 16 under the cover of night. The massive marine base, fortified and well-guarded, seemed like an imposing target, but the Straw Hats were undeterred. Zoro, Sanji, Zane, Coby, and the rest of the crew stood ready for action.

As they docked, the crew quickly disembarked, moving with precision and stealth. They avoided the main gates, sneaking through the shadows to avoid alerting the Marines. Lucky, with his sharp senses, led the charge, taking out sentries quietly one by one as the rest of the crew followed behind.

"We'll take out the patrols first, and then we'll make our way to the main building," Lucky instructed. "No one leaves this base until we get everything we came for."

Zoro and Sanji immediately split off, cutting through the Marine soldiers with deadly precision. Gin, with his Armament Haki, and Jinbe cleared the remaining patrols with ease, their combined strength overwhelming the Marines who were stationed at the base.

The rest of the crew, led by Usopp and Jango, took charge of securing the entrance and ensuring no one escaped. Usopp, now seasoned in battle, coordinated the group and made sure no Marine was left standing.

The Destruction of Marine Base Branch 16

Inside the base, Nezumi was in his office, oblivious to the chaos unfolding outside. He had been corrupt for years, exploiting his position for personal gain, including stealing from Nami and manipulating the system to get rich. But tonight, he would face the consequences of his actions.

Lucky and Nami stormed into Nezumi's office, their eyes filled with resolve. Nezumi looked up in surprise, his face going pale as he saw the two of them standing there. His hand instinctively went to the button that would alert the rest of the Marines, but before he could even react, Lucky was already upon him, his sword drawn.

"You've caused enough pain, Nezumi," Lucky said coldly. "Your time is up."

In a flash, Lucky delivered the final blow, ending Nezumi's reign of corruption in one swift stroke. There would be no more stealing from innocent people, no more manipulating the system for personal gain.

The Aftermath of the Raid

With Nezumi taken care of, the Straw Hats moved quickly through the base. They killed every corrupted Marine in sight, leaving only a handful of Marines who were too scared to fight. The rest of the base was raided for all its valuable supplies: weapons, medicine, sea stones, Devil Fruits, special ores, and rare woods. Anything that could help the crew in their journey or give them an edge against the World Government was taken.

Zoro, Sanji, Gin, and Jinbe cleared out the armory, taking all the weapons that could be useful in battle. Usopp and Jango focused on gathering ammunition and other supplies, while Pearl and Shiki worked with Coby to secure the medical supplies and sea stones, ensuring that nothing would be left behind.

The Freedom Rider was loaded with everything the crew could possibly need, from advanced weaponry to rare ores that could be used to upgrade their ships. The Marines had no idea what had hit them.

The Final Message

Once the base was thoroughly ransacked, the Straw Hats gathered at the gate, where they had left the bodies of the corrupted Marines as a final message. With Nezumi's body hanging at the entrance, the rest of the Marines who had surrendered were left tied up and locked in a makeshift prison near the gates, awaiting transport to Cocoyashi Village.

Lucky stood at the front, his voice echoing through the base as he addressed the remaining soldiers. "This is a message to all corrupted Marines and officials. The Straw Hats will not tolerate oppression, injustice, or corruption. If you choose to follow in Nezumi's footsteps, know that your fate will be no different."

With that, the crew boarded the Freedom Rider, setting sail once again. The Marines had been dealt with, their resources seized, and their message sent loud and clear.

A New Day for the Straw Hats

As the Freedom Rider sailed away from Marine Base Branch 16, the Straw Hats looked forward to the next phase of their journey. They had gained even more strength, secured powerful supplies, and dealt a significant blow to the corrupt forces of the World Government. The Grand Line awaited them, and with each passing day, they grew stronger, more united, and more determined than ever to achieve their goals.

But for now, they had one last thing to take care of: getting rid of the corruption that threatened the world, one Marine base at a time.