Pirates' Magic Odyssey: Unveiling Eight Skills At The Beginning - Chapter 19 - Part 2

“Based on Silver Fox Fukusei’s account, the Donquixote Family has established a hidden stronghold in the Sabaody Archipelago. They gather people abducted from all over the world there, using the Sabaody Archipelago as a transit point before transporting them to the Sabaody Archipelago.”

“I’m asking you six to temporarily leave the training fleet and form an elite team. Your objective is to go to the Sabaody Archipelago, destroy the Donquixote Family’s secret human trafficking base, and collect evidence of their crimes.”

The Donquixote Family!

The person’s name, and its shadow.

In recent years, the Donquixote Family has risen rapidly. Doflamingo is considered exceptional among the pirates, gaining a formidable reputation in the New World.

Destroying an important stronghold under this pirate crew’s banner signifies incurring the undying enmity of the Donquixote Family.

The Donquixote Family differs from ordinary pirates.

The Donquixote Family’s business spans the East Blue, South Blue, North Blue, West Blue, and the Grand Line. They not only have good relations with major forces but even conduct secret business with the World Government.

Once you offend the Donquixote Family, it means being pursued to the ends of the earth by them.

Even if not for oneself, one must think of their family. 

No one can guarantee that while they are working abroad, pirates won’t harm their family.

Although it’s true that ever since Vice-Admiral Zeff’s family was killed in revenge by pirates, the Marine Headquarters specifically allocated an island to construct a town, where the families of Marine high-ranking officers reside. Additionally, more than three Marine fleets patrol nearby, providing a high level of security.

However, due to the limited size of the island and housing, only those who hold the rank of Vice-Admiral or higher can enjoy this special treatment and have their families live on the island.

The Marines have established a rigorous organizational structure, with ranks and titles progressing from lowest to highest as follows:

Seaman Third Class, Seaman Second Class, Seaman First Class, Petty Officer Third Class, Petty Officer Second Class, Petty Officer First Class, Ensign, Lieutenant Junior Grade, Lieutenant, Lieutenant Commander, Commander, Captain, Commodore, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral, Fleet Admiral.

Seaman Third Class, Seaman Second Class, and Seaman First Class are collectively called “seamen.”

From Petty Officer Third Class to Captain, they are collectively called “non-commissioned officers.”

Ensign to Vice Admiral are referred to as “generals.”

Seamen are the basic units in the Marines.

By the rank of Petty Officer, one has the authority to lead a varying number of seamen. Higher-ranking petty officers like Captains can even become base commanders in weaker regions like the East Blue, exercising the power to command a warship and its accompanying seamen.

At the rank of officer, they are guaranteed to command a ship or vessel, have the authority to command a fleet, and even hold command over a Marine base, akin to a regional emperor.

“Are you frightened?”

Jonathan struck a match and lit a cigarette for himself.

The tip of the cigarette glowed with a star-like light, and the smoke veiled Jonathan’s mature face.

Among the group of students, Jonathan was undoubtedly the oldest, already in his early thirties. Most others were teenagers or young adults in their twenties; he was the only one with the age of an uncle.

“To be honest, I’m terrified.”

Jonathan chuckled wryly, breaking the tranquility of the night.

“I’m just an ordinary person at best, with slightly better physical attributes and a good mind compared to others. But I know my talent is limited. My swordsmanship is average, my marksmanship is average, I can’t even learn the Navy’s’ Six Techniques, and I don’t have any Devil Fruit abilities.”

“If it weren’t for signing up for the Marines at the same time as Admiral Akainu, and being from the same hometown as Admiral Akainu, I would still be in my early thirties, just a Petty Officer. I shamelessly wrote a letter to Admiral Akainu, asking for his recommendation and managed to enter the Naval Academy for further studies. Otherwise, with my qualifications, I wouldn’t have been able to sit here and converse with you monsters.”

At these words, everyone fell into silence.

The Naval Academy isn’t a place that just anyone can enter; it’s the base for nurturing the new generation of Marines.

To get into the Naval Academy , there are two conditions.

Firstly, you need to stand out and perform exceptionally during missions, gaining the attention and recognition of higher-ups.

Secondly, you need connections within the Marine Headquarters, so you can obtain a letter of recommendation from a Vice-Admiral or higher-ranking officer.

Once you graduate from the Naval Academy , you immediately receive high-level assignments.

Of course, if you fail to graduate, you’ll have to stay at the academy. If you’re unable to pass the graduation exam after two years of extension, you’ll be expelled.

As for the Naval Academy ‘s graduation exam, it’s known for its strictness, leaving no room for clever tricks.

This is why even those who enter the Naval Academy through connections but successfully graduate are the elite of the Marines.

At this point, Yang Ming stood up.

In Jonathan’s eyes, under the hazy moonlight, Yang Ming’s figure seemed to elevate infinitely.

Yang Ming’s voice was resonant, filled with a compelling force.

“I want to ask all of you, what is justice?”

“The Donquixote Family sells arms and banned drugs everywhere, leading to constant conflicts among nations, causing countless people to be displaced.”

“These ordinary citizens could have lived peaceful lives, but they were forced to lose their homes, even becoming slaves, living in unbearable conditions.”

“Pirates who obtain weapons from the Donquixote Family become more powerful and arrogant. We will have more Marine comrades sacrificed under their swords and cannons.”

“If we don’t stop the Donquixote Family, the next victim could be any one of us, even our families could be affected.”

Yang Ming pounded his chest with his fist, his expression resolute.

“I am a human too, and I’m also afraid of death.

“But I know that there are things that someone has to step up and do. If everyone remains silent, where is justice in this world?”

“To protect the common people is both justice and honor!

“We defend honor with blood!”