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 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.