One Piece: My code name is Green Bull

"In a world like this, it's no surprise that chaos reigns."

Jon sighed inwardly.

Pirates were undoubtedly vile, but the World Government was hardly any better.

Although he was a Marine, he disagreed with many of the World Government's methods.

Authoritarian rule was one thing, but there had to be limits.

To strengthen their grip on power, the World Government had allowed pirates to flourish, and now the situation had spiraled beyond control—

And in the end, it was ordinary people who suffered the most.

Since he was in Whitebeard's territory, Jon knew he had to keep a low profile.

If his Marine identity were to be exposed here, the consequences would be unimaginable.

For now, he blended in with the merchant crew, helping with loading and unloading cargo while also quietly observing his surroundings.

Originally, his plan was to follow the merchants to another island.

Ideally, he'd find one close to a Marine base.

If not, he'd find a way to earn some money, hire a ship, and buy the necessary gear for a solo voyage.

But what he hadn't expected was to end up in a pirate stronghold—

And not just any pirate territory—Whitebeard's.

"My luck is seriously awful…"

First, he was nearly killed by Big Mom—

And now, he had wandered straight into Whitebeard's domain.

Jon could only pray that Whitebeard himself wasn't on this island.

This forced him to change his original plan.

He couldn't gather intel on the Marine bases here.

And since it was Whitebeard's territory, his idea of making money was also out of the question.

In the end, he decided to lay low and stay with Craig's merchant crew—

It was the safest option.

Craig had no objections to Jon staying on board.

He had already witnessed Jon's extraordinary abilities, and Jon was hardworking and easy to get along with—

More than capable of doing the work of several men.

Naturally, Craig welcomed him.

For the next few days, Jon stayed on the island, careful not to wander around.

He spent his time resting and training at their lodging—keeping a low profile out of caution.

Marine G-1 Base

Fifteen days had passed since Jon's fleet lost contact.

So far, only two people had made it back to Marine G-1:

Gion

Kaji

As for the others—

No news.

No one knew if they were alive or dead.

Since learning about Big Mom's attack, Vice Admiral Tsuru had barely slept—

Constantly waiting for updates.

Gion and Kaji had returned four days ago.

Since Gion had a direct line of communication with Tsuru via Den Den Mushi, a rescue ship had been dispatched to retrieve them.

But aside from those two, the rest of the crew remained missing.

According to Gion, after Big Mom defeated Jon, she continued hunting down the remaining Marines.

Gion and Kaji barely escaped with their lives.

Most of their crew, however, was slaughtered by Big Mom and her children.

Whether anyone else survived remained uncertain.

But today—

Finally, some good news arrived.

More survivors had been rescued—

Captain White, along with Pemberton and three others.

They were lucky—

Clinging to a piece of wreckage, they floated at sea until a passing ship saved them.

After a long journey, they eventually reached a Marine base and sent a message to G-1 Headquarters.

But Tsuru's biggest concern remained Jon.

Jon was the most promising officer under her command.

He was a rising star in the Marines' strategy division, and Tsuru believed he had the potential to lead the Navy's future.

Sending him on this mission was a calculated risk.

She knew Jon needed real battlefield experience—

No one grows stronger in a greenhouse.

At first, Jon had performed exceptionally well—

Even forcing Big Mom's crew to retreat.

But no one had expected Big Mom to personally lead an ambush, traveling such a great distance just to cut them off.

And the result—

Was disastrous.

Jon had fought with everything he had, but in the end, he fell into the ocean, his fate unknown.

Even after sending out search teams, there were no traces of him.

Based on the circumstances, Jon's survival chances were less than 10%.

But Tsuru refused to believe he was dead.

Jon wasn't the kind of person to die easily.

She still held onto hope—

Waiting for any news of his survival.

But as days passed with no word, her worry deepened.

At the same time, she began to regret her decision to send him out in the first place.

Jon was a crucial asset to the Marines.

His abilities could save the Navy a fortune in resources.

If he truly died, it would be an immeasurable loss.

"Jon… I hope you're alive."

Back on the Island

Jon was unaware of how much concern he had caused back at Marine HQ.

He had already decided to leave the island with Craig's crew.

The cargo had been unloaded, and after a few days of rest, Craig had finished his business and was ready to set sail again.

Naturally, Jon planned to leave with them.

As they arrived at the port and began loading supplies, the once bustling harbor suddenly grew even more chaotic—

Shouts of excitement and shock filled the air.

Jon's enhanced hearing picked up the conversations around him—

And in that moment, his expression darkened.

He whipped his head toward the sea—

And there it was.

A massive warship approaching the port at high speed.

Unlike ordinary ships, this one was several times larger—

Its monstrous bow, carved into the shape of a roaring beast, exuded overwhelming dominance.

Even from a distance, its presence was breathtaking.

Jon's heart sank.

The pirate flag fluttering above the ship confirmed its identity.

"No way… This timing is too ridiculous."

He was speechless.

After spending days on this island, he had never encountered Whitebeard's crew—

But just when he was about to leave, he ran straight into them.

And this wasn't just any ship—

It was the Moby Dick, Whitebeard's flagship.

Jon was stunned.

Although he had read about Whitebeard in history, actually seeing him in person was something else entirely.

In One Piece, Gol D. Roger was a legendary figure, but Whitebeard was a character deeply explored in the story.

Especially during the Marineford War, where he became a symbol of ultimate power.

Without a doubt, the Marineford Arc was One Piece's peak moment—

The greatest war in the series, where Whitebeard stood at the center.

Even though he ultimately died, his legacy and dominance shook the world.

To Jon, Whitebeard was a fascinating figure—

Though he hadn't yet earned the title of "World's Strongest Man", he was already one of the most feared pirates in the New World.

And now—

Jon was about to meet him.

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