8th Branch

The 8th Marine Division is a Marine unit active in the East Blue, though the precise location of their base is unknown. It is commanded by Nelson Royale.

The division consists of Nelson's flagship and a fleet of at least 10 smaller battleships. The main seen technique, which this branch uses to capture pirates, is the "Akuyoku" formation - which consists of surrounding an enemy with a fleet of battleships and then blocking all escape routes by connecting each battleship with several large chains.

First Appearance: Episode 54

Known Members

 * Nelson Royale, the division commander
 * Shosa, a higher ranking officer who was sent after Apis, along with Erik.
 * Erik the Whirlwind is technically not a member of the division but accompanied them.