80th Branch
CharacterA Marine base anchoring the 80th division in the West Blue. It responded to a distress call in the chaotic aftermath of Whitebeard's death, sending soldiers to shield a threatened island from pirates bound for the Grand Line.
Overview
The 80th Branch is a Marine base and the administrative seat of the 80th division in the West Blue. It enters the story shortly after the Summit War, during the post-war fallout, as a glimpse of how the Marines scrambled to manage the surge of piracy that followed.
Role
Two weeks after the clash at Marineford, an unnamed island in the West Blue called the base for help. With Whitebeard's death emboldening crews everywhere to set their sights on the Grand Line, the surrounding waters had grown dangerous. The 80th Branch answered by dispatching Marine soldiers to defend the island from the pirates massing against it.
Notable Members
The source provides no named personnel for the base; it is represented only by the anonymous soldiers it sent to protect the imperiled West Blue island during the post-war upheaval.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the 80th Branch located?
The 80th Branch is a Marine base and the administrative seat of the 80th division in the West Blue.
When does the 80th Branch first appear in the story?
The 80th Branch first appears two weeks after the Battle of Marineford, during the Summit War's aftermath.
Why did the 80th Branch send soldiers to a West Blue island?
An unnamed West Blue island called the 80th Branch for help after Whitebeard's death emboldened pirate crews to head for the Grand Line, making the waters dangerous.
Are any named officers associated with the 80th Branch?
No, the source names no personnel; the 80th Branch is represented only by the anonymous soldiers it dispatched.
What event triggered the 80th Branch's response?
Whitebeard's death at Marineford triggered a surge in piracy that the 80th Branch had to respond to by defending a threatened West Blue island.
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