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. It first appeared in Episode 54.

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 "Kakuyoku" no Jin (鶴翼の陣 Crane Wing 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.

Known Members

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