Currently, Captain Uchis was heading back to Nanohana. He traveled alone and without any form of transportation other than his two feet. He didn't journey that far though, as he had already been in the desert just a couple of miles away. He had found himself his own oasis, that he trained in. As after what he found out about himself a few weeks back he had to get to his current limit before he got to zealous of his abilities and caused harm to himself or the innocent. He was already granted personal leave so spending that time training himself was the best option, as he knew he wasn't the strongest. Him beating Mato because he was already injured was a testament to that. Things had and would further changed though, as Captain Uchis wasn't the Marine he once was. He was something completely different. There were things the same about him, sure. As things ingrained into his personality can't be so easily removed. But, his who view point as a Marine has changed drastically. This not just coming from his training but a talk that he also had recently.
He'd arrive to Nanohana around 12:00pm. The Sun was high within the sky as it beamed down on the world. No clouds shielded those below from the harsh rays. This though didn't seem to faze Hannibal. But, it was good to notice that he had on light colors today. A short sleeve amber shirt with some navajo white Chinos, to finish the outfit he had on a pair of flip-flops without socks. Yeah, he was dressed alright but there was another reason the heat was not bothering him as it did others. He dressed so relaxed even though his body was trained to be ready for anything that came his way. Something that really stuck to him within his training was that. And his reaction to things would yield generally the same response when pain was prevalent, no matter how minor.
He walked aimlessly through the streets, his destination being the docks. He wanted to see if Commodore Ricchi was back at the vessel or not. If he wasn't he'd grow even more worried about his commanding officer. As he hasn't heard from him for almost three months now, and that wasn't a good sign. He respected the Man but this degree of absent was something he couldn't have anymore. If they were high within the hierarchy of the Marines than Hannibal wouldn't care, but they weren't. Commodore and Captain was okay but Hannibal aspired to reach other heights. Where he could sit comfortably. Amount the upper echelon within the Marines was somewhere he deserved to be. "Hmm?" Hannibal had arrived to around fifty meters from the docks he was headed to. But, he would slower his pace as the large crowd that he traveled within, at the head, began to turn back. This caused more and more people to turn away from the direction Hannibal kept going toward. It proved to be a bit of trouble getting passed them without knocking them down onto their asses. But it was getting more and more annoying as they at times grabbed him and motioned for him to turn back as well. Well, that was until someone would stop and recognize who he was.
"C-Captain Hannibal Uchis! You are they guy that everyone was talking about on Rainbase. My uncle told me about you....H-he was one of the people you saved. "'I didn't really save anyone.' Hannibal would think to himself as he'd stop. Looking down at the Woman as she continued to speak to him. He could tell by her eyes she was troubled. Other unneeded things she did as she spoke also showed she was nervous. Obviously, something was wrong as people wouldn't be running away from the docks if that wasn't the case. Her saying his name also caused others to stop and gather around him. He had made a name of himself after being dubbed the poster boy of the Marines on Sandy Island. He was fine with that and wasn't nervous with the attention he was getting, actually basking in it in a way. Even though deep down he felt dirty for doing so, but that was tucked away and wouldn't hinder him. Snapping away from himself he'd focus back on what the Woman was saying. Others around were chiming in, but unless they said something notable he would let it enter one ear and exit the other.
"So will you stop that Man before he destroys are shops!?" "Leave it to me." Hannibal would say, mentally laughing at how corny that was. He wasn't a hero. He was a marine with new goals that required him to do certain things that people seemed just and right. Don't get it twisted Hannibal did good deeds without motive but today wasn't one of those days. He was still considered on vacation so he didn't have to listen to them. And could've just avoided the docks till whatever was going on would subside. And in the future he might just do that if he is busy or just isn't in the mood. He'd begin his walk that'd turn into a light jog, which was a usual persons full sprint, toward the docks. Those that once fled the area followed behind him. They wanted to watch a 'hero' at work. In total around fifty normal citizens followed behind him.
It seemed like time flew as Hannibal made it to one of the many entrances to the docks. Knowing he made it by the sign that rested above.
'West Entrance' is what it read. Hannibal didn't read that but it is something to note. Instantly upon arrival he would notice that Marines already had been on see, along with a few local authorities. In total the combined might of them were around fifty strong, but only thirty were engaged. Marines were place at every entrance of this place to make sure no one got to the docks. So that everyone trying to leave, that weren't Daizō, could get away. And finally as a line of defense if Daizō set his sights deeper in town. They were the only ones armed with rifles, whilst the rest had swords or used their fists. Daizō at the center of this conflict held someone within his clutches. He was closer to the wooden docks that was lower that the dock walk way. Tools were there to show that repairs had been done and were still being done.
"Oh? And who the blue fuck are you?" Daizō would say as he looked over at the commotion at the gate fifth-teen meters away from him. He spotted Hannibal walking casually toward him while others behind him just watched. Daizō would drop the Marine who whose head he held within his hand. The Marine, from his coat, could be noticed as a Marine Commodore. Though, he was a weak one in his prime he might've been strong to have earn the title he currently held. But, you wouldn't think from him being dropped in such a way and how the moral of the others was. Hannibal wouldn't look at Daizō but turn his gaze to the Marine that looked at him after being dropped. (he'd say what is within the image below.)
12:34PM
"Are you serious? You are ignoring me!?" Daizō would announce as he'd rush forward to close the gap. Moving at the speed that he used to fight these Marines. But, Hannibal would begin to run forward as well once the Giant did. Getting to his optimal speed after a few strides, but he wouldn't combat the guy but run past him. Under his legs to be specific. Picking up the Marine and running to his left, to get to where the bulk of the Marines were. Upon arriving he'd drop the guy gently, so he can be tended to.
"Sorry, my focus was on someone else." Hannibal would say from his new, five meter, distance from the Giant. He would've attacked before, but the Old Marine was there. And if he killed or harmed someone on his side in front of everyone that would tarnish his new image. So, he had to make sure he was out of harms way before engaging them. Something he did notice was that this place was torn to hell. His quick glance around when he first arrived and when he got passed the giant to now gave him a decent run down of the area. How he did that was the use of his Third eye. Figuring out that if he quickly opened and closed while moving it would be unnoticeable. Added with his photographic memory he didn't need his third eye to even be open for that long. But back to the layout of the area. The dock was already lengthy, knowing that upon arriving here via sea train. But, the area was messed up. The stone ground being the only thing really able to handle whatever Daizō was doing. The shop fronts that laced the docks had their windows broken, and glass could be spotted almost all over the place. A few bodies littered around, obviously dead. That ranged from marines to civilians. The mos noticeable thing was that a ship, the size of a Caravel, laid upside down long ways across the twenty meter wide dock walkway. Part of the ship was within a building and literally split the dock walkway in half. How it got there would be found out later.
"I know you...You are Captain Uchis." The Old Man would say as he was helped up by a younger Marine.
"Don't provoke that Man...he hasn't been going all out, but hasn't broken a sweat yet even with all of us." "Yeah, I memorized all the big bounties on Sandy Island. Anyone above ten million, I know there name. Hannibal would begin to walk forward, breaching the gap,
But Giant Slayer Daizō is said to be faster than a Wani-F, but I avoided him without any problem. Why is that I was able to avoid you?" Hannibal wasn't provoking the Pirate but curious on why it was he able to easy get under his legs. He hadn't underestimated the Man as he expect to not even make it through the guys legs.
"Tch" Daizō would look at Hannibal. Unlike the others he wasn't that short but still little compared to himself. The Man was right about how fast Daizō was.
"I didn't think I needed to. Since the marines I fought so far weren't a problem."
"Leave now and I won't arrest you. I don't care why you are here, this is your final and only warning." It was strange that a Marine would say something like this, but that was something Hannibal will always do. He gave everyone on chance, no matter what.
"I won't leave till that fishy fuck arrives here again!" Daizō would say as he would remove something from his back. It was a long sword almost the length of his body, just being a bit shorter. He wasn't playing anymore. He could tell that the people around he thought Hannibal was strong from how they watched him. He even inspired some of the Marines to get back up that had fallen and pick up their weapons. Even though his guard had been up sine arriving this was the first time he knew i'd pay off. Soon a battle between them would ensue and the winner still wasn't decided.