Spring Time (A Bellamy SI)

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*Breaking News*

Welcome to Marineford Daily, your best and only source of accurate and unbiased truth.

Our society suffered an unspeakable loss yesterday. Amidst the chaos and unrest caused by a pirate uprising on Sabaody, one of the divine celestial dragons was treacherously assassinated while on his way home.

The family of the late saint had the following to say:

"Our son was a gentle and kind soul, generous to his peers and always happy to honor his lessers with his presence.

Growing up, he had been a happy boy with an unquenchable thirst for knowledge. Even from a young age, he showed a proclivity for biology. Some of his favorite hobbies entailed gathering different bugs in an enclosed space in order to observe their interactions.

In particular he was a great believer in the theory of evolution. So much that he attempted to prove it by showcasing the principles of the survival of the fittest and the propagation of genes to the next generation in his experiments.

Even on the day of his untimely death, he had been doing his best to inspect lives of the ungrateful bugs, who didn't lift finger in his defense.

The world is a lesser place for his passing and science and progress has lost a bright star.

That he was taken from us by such despicable means fills us with sorrow and the determination to see justice done.

We shall spare no expense to see this revolt against the natural order crushed."

In the aftermath, three thousand former citizens from Sabaody were arrested and escorted to Mariejois to face divine judgement. Their crime was the audacity to dare not to throw themselves into harm's way to protect the sanctity of the late saint's wellbeing.

The marine investigation found that the pirates responsible for the heinous act were "Red Flag" X-Drake, "Mad Monk" Urouge and Bellamy "the Hyena".


Thanks to our brave marines, two hundred of their underlings were arrested and summarily executed.

Unfortunately the cowardly criminals fled and for now remain at large.

They are armed and dangerous and citizens are encouraged to not engage them and instead report hem to the nearest marine base.

This was Marineford Daily reporting.

 

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Whitebeard is Dead!​

Welcome to Marineford Daily News, your only source of accurate and unbiased truth.

Today, our proud marines clashed with the monstrous Whitebeard pirates in what is already being called the "Summit War". The cause of the war was Whitebeard's unprovoked and illegal surprise attack on the central headquarters of the Marine Corps, though enemy propaganda claims that this treacherous attack was in retaliation to the arrest of his second division commander, one Portgas D. Ace.

Portgas D. Ace was arrested by the Marines and their partners on Banaro Island before being given a fair trial and sentenced to death for his crimes against the world. This paper would like to remind all readers that this notorious pirate had earned a bounty of over 500 million belli prior to his recruitment into the Whitebeard Pirates, another indicator for the sort of man Whitebeard liked to recruit.

Other notable names attached to Whitebeard are the traitorous Warlord, Jinbei the Knight of the Sea and pirates just as vile in character as in looks like Squard.

Our proud marines responded well to the surprise attack, quickly forming up in orderly lines and taking up defensive positions to cut down the horde of attacking pirates. A heavy price was extracted from the enemy, even as the marine lines buckled and were seemingly pushed back, leading the overconfident pirates into a trap.

All of Whitebeard's ships were sunk, putting a stop to their decades long reign of terror and many of his greatest allies were killed, including but not limited to Oars Jr, a giant monster known to terrorize islands full of children and Namur who is another fishman like Jinbei, which just goes on to prove that they as a species cannot be trusted.

But the greatest triumph of the war was the death of the abominable pirate Whitebeard, the big bad himself. No longer will this scourge afflict our seas. A marine spokesman has vowed to rapidly liberate the islands formerly under his yoke.

By comparison, Marine casualties were light with all the Admirals suffering only minor wounds and only the Warlord Gekkou Moria dying in the service of Justice. There is no question about, this War was a glorious victory for our courageous Marines, which will go down in history.

Unfortunately, the pitiful remnants of the Whitebeard pirates managed to flee with the battlefield with their tails between their legs by abandoning their captain in his time of need, showcasing their despicable character. They were aided in this by the arrival of first, another traitor Blackbeard and second, by the infamous Emperor, Red-haired Shanks.

With the greatest threat to the security of the world removed permanently, Fleet Admiral Sengoku showed his magnanimity to the interlopers by refraining from immediately pursuing the pirates, despite them having deserved no less for their cowardly surprise attack. While some have criticized this decision as being too soft on crime, others have defended the Fleet Admiral for his decision to further the cause of human rights, extending mercy even to unworthy animals, such as pirates.

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Author's note:
I know that the picture doesn't quite match (in this timeline, Whitebeard didn't get those two giant holes in his chest) but I found nothing better...

Also, WG PR office is working overtime.

 

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Fakery Most Foul!​

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Much confusion was created during the course of Whitebeard's unprovoked and cowardly surprise attack on Marineford when notorious pirate Buggy the Clown hijacked the official video transmission to broadcast an obviously faked video.

This video, which purportedly shows the events of the battle, was clearly a poorly made fabrication meant to sow mistrust in the ability our proud protectors to protect us. Some very obvious pieces of forgery are scenes displaying the near drowning of Admiral Kizaru who is seen being redirected into the ocean by a mirror. A mirror which only appears a split second prior to his landing on the ship of the dastardly pirate captain Bellamy the Hyena. Proof that this scene is fake is found much later, where the Admiral is seen hearty and hale facing off against Benn Beckam, first mate of the Red Hair pirates.

Another prime example of the counterfeit nature of the transmission are the supposed last words of the criminal Whitebeard who is seen moving and talking after taking dozens of bullet wounds to his chest. It seems obvious to all with a modicum of common sense, but just to be clear, people die when they are shot. That the video shows Whitebeard talking at length after suffering such wounds is a medical impossibility, as testified to us by a renowned doctor at the Sabaody Hospital. Hence, his final words have to be fake as there is no way Whtiebeard could have said them.

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It is even more damning evidence when one considers how similar they are to the final words of the former Pirate King Gold Roger, who sparked an age of chaos and destruction lasting twenty years, purely out of spite. That Buggy the Clown is a known associate of Red-haired Shanks who has been newly revealed to have been a member of the Pirate King's crew proves beyond any doubt, that Buggy is following in his late captain's footsteps. It is yet unknown whether this act of trickery was purely for the sake of sowing chaos in the world or part of a larger plan, but the Government has put out a statement calling on all citizens to stay calm and not panic.

The Marines have let it be known that they will be doing everything in their power to prevent a second Age of Piracy.

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The Worst Generation​

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The Summit War took on a surprising twist, when twelve rookie pirates all worth over 100 million belli, decided to join the fighting on Whitebeard's side. These were in order of their bounties from highest to lowest:

Eustass "Captain" Kidd worth 400 million belli
"Straw Hat" Luffy worth 400 million belli
"The Magician" Basil Hawkins worth 311 million belli
"Red Flag" X-Drake, worth 306 million belli
"Springtrap" Bellamy, worth 303 million belli
"The Surgeon of Death" Trafalgar Water Law, worth 302 million belli
"Roar of the Sea" Scratchman Apoo, worth 267 million belli
"The Mad Monk" Urouge, worth 216 million belli
"Big Eater" Jewelry Bonney, worth 210 million belli
Capone "Gang" Bege, worth 199 million belli
"Massacre Soldier" Killer, worth 180 million belli
"Thunder Child" Aisa, worth 150 million belli (only alive)

For their crimes and for their audacity to directly act in defiance of both the Marine Corps and the World Government, these pirates are being labeled as the "Worst Generation" to arise since the death of the accursed "Pirate King" Gold Roger.

Also included in this group is "the Pirate Hunter" Roronoa Zoro, worth 120 million belli, who was strangely absent from the battle. Experts say that this may indicate a break from within the ranks of the Straw Hat pirates cause by a conflict between their captain and his first mate. We can only hope that this is true and leads to the disbanding of the Straw Hat pirates, who had gained notoriety by launching an unsuccessful attack on Enies Lobby.

According to eyewitness accounts, these rookie pirates failed to have any meaningful impact on the battle, in many cases being beaten back despite working together to fight our own in a clear act of cowardice. Examples include the utter, crushing defeat dealt to captains Bellamy and Trafalgar Water Law by the Royal Warlord Doflamingo and the routing of a team composed of Jewelry Bonney, Eustass Kidd and Urouge by the "Tyrant" Kuma.

Their current locations are unknown after they fled from Marineford in the company of Whitebeard's remnants, with the marines vowing to bring them to justice.

We, from the editorial team of Marineford Daily News, wish our proud boys in white and blue the best of luck in this endeavor.

On another note: While their interference had only a minimal effect on the balance of the battle, their involvement was significant in demonstrating how rampant crime is becoming in the world and the necessity of harsher policies to combat it. Thousands across the world are flocking to the Marine recruitment centres to join the ranks of this glorious institution and fight back against the current chaos. The World Government has put out a call requesting the common populace do their work diligently and to contribute to society as a whole, so as to act as a stable foundation against the rising darkness.

The world needs you.

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Author's note:
What should Bellamy's new epithet be?

 

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The King's Heir​

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Is it possible, that old and forgotten terrors are beginning to move again? This last week has seen a multitude of reveals, both dramatic and horrifying in equal measure. Of course, the greatest of these is the ousting of Portgas D Ace as the son and potential heir of the Pirate King Gold Roger. Rumor has it that a prominent member of the marines put forward a proposal to change the name on his bounty poster to Gold Ace. Sadly, when we approached the marine HQ for an interview, that particular marine was no longer available to answer any of our questions.

A few days after Ace's great escape, the Dark King began to move, causing ripples in every sea as the world awaited the slaughter with bated breath, one which thankfully never arrived, thanks to the diligent work of our brave marines. Deterred by the heavy patrols, Silvers Rayleigh never made it even within sight of any of the inhabited islands of the world, or at least as far as we know. Who knows where that notorious criminal may be holed up, hatching his dastardly schemes.

But what we'd like to bring to your attention today is a threat of the likes the world has not seen since the rise of Dragon, the revolutionary. Insidiously, this mastermind has bided his time for two decades, slipping beneath the notice of even the most diligent marine, waiting for the world to forget him. And while the world carried on, unsuspecting of the danger growing just beneath the surface, this man gathered his strength and forged a plan so preposterous, so terrible, so vile that even now we scarcely dare believe it.

The Storming of Impel Down!

This criminal genius has opened the proverbial gates of hell, releasing dozens if not hundreds of the most heinous criminals to have ever walked the earth. Not only that, but he has also recruited them, unifying the egoistical and fiercely independent villains into a fanatically loyal horde of monstrous power, shedding the mask of a middling pirate and revealing his true face to the world. The face of a man unafraid to threaten the emperor Shanks to his face, a man audacious enough to challenge and subsequently ally Whitebeard, a man of such unrivaled cunning so as to orchestrate the single greatest prison break in the history of the world!

That his deeds only came to light days after the entirety of the World was sent reeling from the aftermath of his clearly fake "livestream" of the war reveals the extent of his unfathomable intellect. It is truly a great failure that such a threat had gone unnoticed until now.

Buggy the Clown Prince of Crime has rapidly established himself as the black horse in race to fill the vacuum left behind by Whitebeard's demise. While he has once more gone to ground, no doubt to lay the groundwork for his soon to begin reign of terror, there is no doubt that he is currently one of the greatest threats to world peace.

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All credit goes to YuffieK from SV who wrote this. Only some minor edits were applied to make it more canon-compliant.
You too can get your news articles published in the Marineford Daily Newspaper. We are recruiting reporters.

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Welcome to Marineford Daily News, your only source of accurate and unbiased truth.

We at Marineford Daily News are deeply saddened to report that one of our finest journalists, Charles 'Chucker' Tarlson, has been brutally murdered, while investigating unfounded rumors that slavery and human trafficking was occurring under the approval of the Marines stationed there.

Such outlandish lies normally would not warrant a second glance by our reporters, but Chucker was convinced that the rumors concealed a much darker secret. And despite being warned by many that this path was dangerous, he pushed on, ready to do his duty as a journalist.

Much to our combined horror, the brave reporter disappeared off the face of the earth before being found resting in pieces three days later. Nailed to his body was a note warning that this was to be the fate of all who dug too deep and too greedily. A stark warning to all of us.

However, as the editors of the Marineford Daily News, we were determined to ensure that his great sacrifice in trying to bring the numerous terrible threats to light was not in vain. Following up on his final reports, we have sought the assistance of the local marines who very eagerly offered to help us in our investigation.

It turned out that he had uncovered that Silvers 'Dark King' Rayleigh, had in fact been living in secret on the Sabaody Archiopelago for the past twenty years. While we believe he has since fled the Archipelago thanks to the noble actions of the Marines and is no longer a threat to its citizens, the former First Mate of the infamous Gold Roger is considered one of the most dangerous people alive and not to be approached under any circumstances by the general public. Chucker's tragic death should serve as a warning to all when dealing with such vicious and bloodthirsty pirates.

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New Bounties for the Bellamy Pirates​

This morning we are bringing you the following statement by the World Government:

In light of recent revelations and events, the central committee for the protection of the people (CCPP) has seen fit to issue the following bounties to the members of the notorious Bellamy Pirates.

• For the captain, "Springtrap" Bellamy a bounty of 303 million belli is issued for the crime of resisting arrest and the interference of justice.
• For the first mate, Sarquiss "the Hornet" a bounty of 79 million belli is issued for the production, possession and proliferation of chemical weapons of mass destruction.
• For the quartermaster, Lily "Scarlet" a bounty of 55 million belli and a new epithet is issued for the destruction of government property during the riots on the Sabaody Archipelago.
• For the navigator, Edward "Eddy" Low a bounty of 30 million belli is issued for the destruction of government property during the riots on the Sabaody Archipelago.
• For the doctor, "Mercy" Muret a bounty of 40 million belli is issued for the theft and improper usage of government assets.
• For the cooper, Mani "the Assassin" a bounty of 27 million belli is issued for the assassination of "General" Gasparde.
• For the cook, Hewitt "the Hooligan" no new bounty is issued, maintaining the same 35 million belli for the assault of a senior government official.
• For the sailmaker, Ross "the Ruffian" a bounty of 30 million belli is issued for the destruction of government property during the riots on the Sabaody Archipelago.
• For the sniper, Rivers "the Sentinel of the Sky" a bounty of 43 million belli is issued for the distribution of illegal and disruptive items on government property.
• For the sniper, "Fallen Angel" Laki no new bounty is issued, maintaining the same 50 million belli (only alive).
• For the "Thunder Child" Aisa a bounty of 150 million belli (only alive) is issued for the attempted assault on a royal warlord.
• For the traitor, Nero "the Renegade" a bounty of 81 million belli is issue for the sale of government secrets to criminal elements.

They are armed and dangerous and utterly ruthless. Should these bloodthirsty criminals be sighted, the good citizens of the world are advised to seek shelter and notify the closest marine base at the nearest opportunity.

So far the official statement from the CCPP and this reporter dares say that it was a wonderfully accurate and succinct analysis of the crimes and threat levels of these dastardly individuals.

There is no doubt that once they are brought justice the world will be a better place.

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Author's note:
So yeah, bounties for everybody!
For those who are a little confused as to what crimes they are being charged with:
1. Bellamy resisted the "arrest attempt" by Kizaru and obstructed justice with his antics at Marineford
2. Sarquiss just got bumped up in the danger ratings because the WG found out about his poison from Doflamingo. Plus he distributed the tone dials at Marineford.
3. Lily got a new epithet because I'm unoriginal and it rolls off the tongue easier than "crimson" Lily. The new bounty is for her part in the destruction of a pacifist on Sabaody. Same with Ross & Eddy.
4. Muret has Funkfreed and Spandam whined about it.
5. Mani is self-evident. She also never really had a head-on fight so far if I recall correctly.
6. Ross' new epithet is a mirror to Hewitt's.
7. Rivers distributed the tone dials at Marineford
8. Laki did nothing the Marines could pin on her.
9. As Bellamy knew Soru, the logical conclusion is that Nero taught him.

Hope the bounties make sense.

Will update the character sheet when I have time.

 

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The Price of Sugar​

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It is a well documented fact that the world has seen a slight increase in crime rates across the globe after the recent commotion at Marineford. This has mostly been kept under control thanks to the tireless efforts of our marines, but unfortunately they are too few in number to be everywhere at once. While this is something that is being rectified at this very moment, new recruits entering the corps in droves, for now the occasional petty crime does take place.

As one resident of the island of Jam told us: "They stole half the strawberries! And the **** tribute to the ***** most gracious, most generous, divine World Nobles **** accepted the other half." The resident's request that he be allowed to remain anonymous has been filed with the appropriate agencies.

As Jam and her sister islands of Confiture and Marmalade were responsible for 52.8% of the world's sweet strawberry preserve, the audacious fruit robbery is expected to have dire consequences for the global supply chains.

Already the price of jams, confitures and marmalades has risen by a whopping 34.1% within the last three weeks and is not expected to slow down any time soon as the scramble for the limited stockpile has begun.

Thankfully the divine land of Mariejois is above such petty concerns and is as stable and peaceful as ever, but rumblings of concern have been detected within the new world.

Even before the shortages began, the shipping routes had been hazardous, the convoys having to navigate pirate infested waters, protected only by the flag of one of the four emperors. Now, not even that seems to be enough.

As the famed jam is a staple of every breakfast table of note, it is hardly surprising that some overly eager subordinates sought to curry favor with their tyrannical captains, leading to raids and counter raids on the supply convoys headed to Whole Cake Island and Wano.

Rumor has it that an entire shipment was hijacked, leading to severely heightened tensions between the Big Mom Pirates fearing for their lives should Big Mom not get her daily dose of breakfast confiture and the Beast Pirates seeking to defend their overlord's right to a peanut butter and jam sandwich in a confrontation already being called the second Jam Crisis. (The first had been caused by Gold Roger stealing the heavenly tribute twenty five years prior).

On a completely unrelated note, the sole Emperor uninvolved in the Jam Crisis was witnessed spreading generous helpings of limited order strawberry delight marmalade on his scones during afternoon tea.

Whether this standoff will lead to outright war between the two superpowers of the New World remains to be seen but for now the build up of forces continues as the world waits with bated breath.

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Author's note:
A brief look at what is happening in the new world as the Yonko are too distracted to pay the Whitebeard remnants any attention. The Red Hair pirates deny all involvement.

 

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Big Mom Pirates on a Rampage ​

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The Big Mom Pirates are on a rampage.

After being denied her favorite breakfast confiture, the female Emperor has turned her gaze upon the innocents she deemed responsible. Her monstrous children were sighted on the Isle of Jam three days ago, though despite initial fears, the island is miraculously intact.

The residents of the Isle of Jam (not to be confused with Jam Island in Totto Land) reported that a diplomatic delegation lead by Charlotte Dacquoise had come bearing a written ultimatum.

Supply Big Mom with jam or die.

This marks the second time an Emperor's crew has made incursions into Paradise since Whitebeard's disastrous attempt several weeks prior. One can only fear the chaos that will follow should these beasts be continued to be allowed to roam free.

And yet even in the face of such danger (according to firsthand accounts by the loyal master jam makers themselves) the jam makers refused to hand over the heavenly tribute and resisted fiercely when the pirates decided to rob the entire shipment with one of them suffering debilitating wounds. To quote one worker, "A bruised pinky finger has severe consequences on the quality of jam produced."

It looked like these criminals would get away with their ill-gotten gains but the gods are merciful. A naval squadron sent by the celestial dragons to pick up their weekly shipment chanced upon the pirates just as they were leaving the docks and bravely engaged them in battle.

The resultant fight was, of course, completely one-sided.

The pirates suffered heavy casualties, though the number varies greatly, from some sources quoting a realistic 76% to others spouting obvious falsehoods such as that there had been none.

Unfortunately, the marines failed to eradicate the threat entirely due to a small group of Beast Pirates intervening in the pursuit, attacking both sides indiscriminately.

Seeing as the interlopers were more interested in stealing the jam shipment than in offensive action against the marines, our brave boys decided to temporarily vacate the area and leave the pirates to fight each other instead like the brutes they are.

But by the time our single marine ship returned to the site of the battle, neither of the pirate ships was to be seen. Due to their extensive experience in such matters, the guards were able to conclude within minutes that both ships must have sunk to the bottom of the sea together, and with them the entire shipment of special strawberry jam.

The thirty second battle of Jam had wide reaching consequences, from which not even the holy land of Mariejois was spared. A government speaker let slip that the pain of the celestial dragons was immeasurable, having to forgo their beloved confiture and being forced to be satisfied with having only 332 types of different fruit spreads available for breakfast rather than the usual 333.

To alleviate the crisis, a worldwide system of rationing will be implemented until such a time that the supply chain is no longer under threat.

Meanwhile, the entire new world is trembling as Big Mom's screams become louder every day.

The marine corps has assured us that a solution will be found shortly and have asked the citizens to remain calm. We wish the marines the best of luck.

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Sengoku Retires!​

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The Marine HQ has recently announced that Fleet Admiral Sengoku will be stepping down after a long and illustrious career. His tenure included what was perhaps the most tumultuous era since the Void Century, including the rise and fall of notorious criminals such as Gold Roger or Shiki the Golden Lion. Now, after safeguarding the world for nigh three decades, his retirement leaves the marines with very big shoes to fill.

In response, the search for his successor has been going on quietly behind the scenes, as multiple candidates were recommended and screened for the post. Names, which have been circulating include Sengoku's old friend and comrade, the living legend Garp the Fist. He is a man who needs no introduction and would have been a potential appointment wh would have brought decades of experience and unrivalled strength, yet humble as ever, the Hero of the Marines has declined the post, choosing instead to be on the frontlines of the war against the ever-present forces of chaos.

But apart from the legendary Vice Admiral, those touted to be the closest to the position of Fleet Admiral are the members of the admiralty themselves, amongst which Admirals Akainu and Aokiji have officially thrown their hats into the ring.

If one considers that this appointment will decide the marine policy for the next decades, it is not a decision that can be made lightly. While the process itself is veiled in secrecy, the position requires the appointee to bring all marines together into one unifying force. Hence, one can imagine that it's a very democratic process including many debates and negotiations to pick the most charismatic and diplomatic candidate available.

Credence is given to this theory as neither of the Admirals Akainu and Aokiji haven't been sighted for the last week after the marine speaker has revealed that they were very close to reaching a conclusion. It seems that both candidates have decided to amicably hash out the final details in a private discussion on a quiet retreat, like the good friends and comrades they are.

We look forward to the result.

Now on to the weather report.

All is well and fair on the Grand Line with the usual unpredictable storms and weather phenomena. However, observers have noted that the Island of Punk Hazard seems to be experiencing some weather anomalies beyond the usual, a storm of ice and lava tragically reducing the former lush island into a wasteland. No doubt, pirates are responsible somehow.

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