Sudden Pirate Incident

[T/N: Four chapters unleashed! 🔥🔥🔥 (Boundless_Beacon needs a nap! 😴🤣) Let's hear your thoughts, and power stones are always welcome! Enjoy! And because I clearly enjoy sleep deprivation, I'm starting a *new* translation project tomorrow! Check it out! 😉]

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Outside the bar, Jango and Fullbody sat at a table under the open sky, their faces red from drinking. Each was showering the other with compliments about their amazing dance moves.

Suddenly, a wanted poster landed on their table with a slap.

"Huh?"

Fullbody glanced down. When he saw the picture, he realized it looked a lot like his new buddy, Jango! The alcohol haze instantly vanished from his mind. He remembered who he really was.

I'm a Marine, and I'm here to catch pirates!

Jango saw his own wanted poster. He sprayed out the drink he hadn't swallowed, realizing the serious trouble he was in.

He wanted to run, but something cold and round pressed against his lower back. He knew exactly what it was.

A gun!

Marines?

Jango slowly raised his hands, showing he wouldn't fight back. But under the table, he kicked Fullbody, hoping his new friend would help him out of this mess.

But Fullbody didn't seem to notice his problem. His face turned serious, and he became quiet.

Cold sweat dripped down Jango's face. Just then, Fullbody looked up, picked up the wanted poster, and his smile was gone.

"Sorry, but I'm a Marine!"

"Huh???"

Jango stared, confused for a moment, then he understood.

"You came here just to arrest me?"

"That's right."

Fullbody stood up, his face no longer happy like when they were dancing. Now, his face was cold, the way he looked at pirates.

As a Marine, he wouldn't break the law, even for a friend. It was a matter of honor.

Fullbody looked at Roya, who was standing behind Jango.

"Roya, let's get out of here."

"Okay!"

Roya nodded slightly at Fullbody. Arresting someone in a crowded area could easily cause panic.

A moment later, the three of them were in an empty alley.

Jango was trapped between them, with no way to escape. But more than escape, he was furious at his friend's "betrayal."

This is a setup!

"That's a dirty trick, Marines!"

"..."

Fullbody's face grew darker. He felt it was dishonorable to trick someone like that.

Roya didn't care. Catching pirates was dangerous. If being sneaky could save lives, he was all for it.

"I suggest you don't resist, pirate."

Roya didn't want to waste time talking. He was worried something might happen if they waited too long. He wanted to arrest Jango quickly.

Just as Roya pulled out the handcuffs, terrified screams came from outside the alley. People ran into the alley, panicked.

"Run! The pirates are coming!"

It seemed the dance competition had attracted some unwanted attention.

Roya's face turned grim.

Glass Bead Island wasn't under the 153rd Branch's control. When pirates showed up, the closest Marine branch would handle it.

But it took time to sail. By the time Marines arrived, who knew how many people would be hurt? As Marines, they had to do something.

Even though it was dangerous and not their job, they had to be brave and stand up for what was right.

When they joined the Marines, they took on that responsibility!

"Roya, go protect the people."

Fullbody ripped off his suit jacket, showing his Marine shirt. "I'll take care of this guy. I'll bring him in."

"Understood."

Roya looked at Fullbody, then ran out of the alley. He quickly looked around and sprinted toward the Port.

The pirates are at the port!

Inside the alley, Jango and Fullbody faced each other.

Jango adjusted his hat. Roya leaving made him feel a little better. He had been planning his escape.

As a famous pirate with a 9,000,000 Berry bounty, a single gun wasn't enough to scare him.

Unless he was hit in a vital spot, he wouldn't die easily.

Jango faced Fullbody, his anger gone, and said calmly, "It won't be easy for you to catch me alone."

"Don't underestimate me."

Fullbody took off his Iron Fist Gauntlet, getting ready to fight with his bare hands.

"If it's you, you should understand what I'm thinking right now."

"Yes, I can feel it."

Jango raised his fists too, ready to fight. He made a promise with Fullbody.

"If I lose, I won't run!"

"Hahaha, let's do this!"

They charged at each other at the same time!

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On the other side, at the Port.

A pirate ship docked, and a dozen ugly pirates jumped off. They all held their hands like monkeys, and each had a tulip flower on their head.

Even the captain was the same.

The pirates pulled out their swords, threatening the people at the Port. "Gya-ha-ha-ha! We're the Tulip Pirate Crew! Give us all your valuables!"

The pirates announced their name, and the captain even showed off his wanted poster to prove how strong and famous he was. It was a bad habit many pirates had.

"'Blooming' Roccio, 3,000,000 Berry Bounty."

Roya arrived and saw what was happening. When he saw the captain's bounty, he felt relieved.

He wasn't sure exactly how strong he was, but he thought he could handle a 3,000,000 Berry pirate.

Just to be safe, he just needed to hold them off until the Marines from the nearby branch arrived.

The pirates started grabbing hostages, trying to scare people into giving them what they wanted.

"Hey, stop!"

Seeing the pirates grabbing a girl, Roya stepped forward, his eyes cold. He shouted loudly.

"Let go of that girl!"

The Port became silent.

When the people saw a Marine, they were happy. But when they realized it was just Roya, their hope faded.

What can one Marine do?

The pirates were surprised to see Roya and gathered around their captain. When they realized it was just one Marine, their faces darkened.

"You think one Marine can stop us, the Tulip Pirate Crew?"

"That's a joke."

"Hey, someone go take him out!"

One of the big pirates walked toward Roya, about to say some mean words. But Roya kicked him hard between the legs.

"Chirp!"

The pirate grabbed his crotch and fell to his knees, his tough words turning into a chicken's cry.

Then, a flash of a blade.

"Pshhh--"

A cut appeared on the pirate's neck, and blood spurted out. He fell to the ground, blood spreading under him.

The Port became silent again.

Roya held his dripping sword, his cold eyes looking at the other pirates, making them shiver.

When there was no need to capture them alive, the fight between Marines and pirates was a fight to the death. They had to take every chance to kill the enemy.

Being a coward would only get you killed!

"Siman's been taken out!"

The pirates felt scared. They realized this Marine was no ordinary Marine!