8th Branch

The Marine 8th Branch 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 "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.