Red Marauders

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As the Bead Rider sped through the ocean, Jack's calm blue eyes scanned the horizon, the wind whipping through his hair. Aria and Robin sat on his lap, their eyes wide with excitement and wonder as they gazed at the seemingly endless expanse of sea. Amelia and Olivia sat behind him, quietly watching the ocean, enjoying the feeling of the waves beneath them.

Aria, her forest green eyes filled with curiosity, looked up at her father. "Daddy, how do you know where we're going if the Log Pose isn't working?"

Jack, his calm blue eyes meeting Aria's gaze, replied with a confident tone. "I created a mental map, Princess. I remembered the direction Dorry and Brogy pointed us in, and I'm using the Log Pose to keep track of our position relative to Little Garden."

Robin, her tiny hands gripping Jack's arm, echoed her sister's question, her voice filled with enthusiasm. "Mental map?"

Jack, his voice gentle, responded to Robin's query. "That's right, Robin. A mental map is something you create in your mind to help you remember where things are. In this case, I'm using it to remember where we need to go."

Amelia, her voice filled with admiration, chimed in. "Jack, your ability to navigate so precisely without a working Log Pose is truly impressive. It's just another testament to your incredible skills."

Olivia, her soft voice adding to the conversation, agreed. "Indeed, Jack. Your resourcefulness and intelligence are truly amazing."

Jack, his eyes still fixed on the horizon, gave a slight smirk. "Thank you, Amelia and Olivia. It's important to be prepared and adaptable, especially on the unpredictable waters of the Grand Line."

As they continued their journey, Aria and Robin excitedly pointed out various sea creatures they encountered, their eyes filled with wonder at the incredible diversity of life in the Grand Line. Jack, his calm blue eyes watching his daughters, couldn't help but feel a swell of pride and joy at their enthusiasm and curiosity.

As they continued to travel, Jack's calm blue eyes suddenly narrowed as he spotted a pirate ship ahead. He quickly scanned the flag, but found that he couldn't recognize it. He deliberated for a moment, deciding whether he should bother with the unknown ship or not. However, his choice was soon made for him as the pirate ship fired its cannons at the Bead Rider.

Jack's eyes flashed with anger, and with a swift punch into the air, he created a powerful air current that sent the cannonball hurtling back towards the pirate ship, destroying part of it. He knew he couldn't let this aggression go unanswered.

"You need to go in," he said firmly, handing Robin to Olivia and Aria to Amelia. With a resolute expression, he sent them back to the Pocket Space and steered the Bead Rider towards the pirate ship, infuriated that his precious time with his daughters had been cut short.

As Jack climbed aboard the pirate ship, he was met with the sight of a burly, bearded captain wearing a flamboyant red coat, adorned with gold buttons and intricate embroidery. The captain, a man named Captain Lockhart, surveyed the scene with a mixture of shock and amusement.

"Well, well," Captain Lockhart boomed, a smug grin on his face. "I never expected my cannonball to be sent back like a boomerang. You've got quite the talent, stranger. But you'll find that my crew, the Red Marauders, is not so easily intimidated. My vice-captain, Iron Fist Ivan, is a master of the iron gauntlet, and he'll crush you without breaking a sweat."

At his captain's mention, Iron Fist Ivan, a muscular man with an imposing presence and iron gauntlets covering his hands, stepped forward, his eyes locked on Jack with a fierce determination.

Jack's calm blue eyes met the pirate captain's gaze, his voice cold and unwavering. "You attacked me without provocation, and now you'll face the consequences."

Captain Lockhart's smirk widened, and he gestured to Ivan. "Show him what you're made of, Ivan. Let's see if he can handle the power of the Iron Fist."

As Ivan lunged at Jack with incredible speed, his gauntlets gleaming in the sunlight, Jack met his attack with equal force. Their fierce battle raged on, both fighters demonstrating incredible skill and determination. Jack's calm blue eyes never wavered, even as Ivan's powerful blows threatened to overwhelm him.

Despite the intensity of the fight, Jack managed to land a series of powerful counterattacks, eventually gaining the upper hand. His final strike sent Iron Fist Ivan crashing to the deck, defeated and unconscious.

Captain Lockhart, his smug expression replaced with shock, stared at Jack in disbelief. "Impossible... You defeated Ivan!"

Jack, his calm blue eyes fixed on the pirate captain, responded in a cold, steely voice. "Your crew attacked me and my family. You are already dead."

Jack made quick work of the captain and the rest of the crew, unleashing the First Level of his Fist Technique: Thunderous Blow. The sheer force of his attacks sent the Red Marauders flying, leaving them sprawled on the deck, defeated and groaning in pain. Jack then turned his attention to the ship's masts, which he effortlessly broke, crippling the vessel's ability to move.

As he stood among the wreckage, Jack's eyes, now a raging deep blue like an ocean in storm, locked onto Captain Lockhart, who was trembling with fear. Jack's voice was ice-cold as he addressed the pirate captain. "Without sails, Grandline will kill you soon and if you manage to survive, well consider yourselves lucky."

Captain Lockhart could only nod weakly, his bravado now completely shattered. With one final, chilling glare, Jack returned to the Bead Rider, leaving the crippled pirate ship and its defeated crew behind.

As Jack guided the Bead Rider away from the wreckage, his eyes returned to their usual calm blue. He reached into the Pocket Space and brought his daughters, Aria and Robin, as well as Amelia and Olivia, back to the boat. The moment they reappeared, Aria's forest green eyes were filled with worry, and she asked her father, "Daddy, are you okay?"

Jack, his voice gentle and reassuring, replied, "I'm fine, Princess. There's no need to worry about me." He hugged her tightly, the tender emotions he reserved for his family evident in his embrace.

Robin, her tiny hands gripping Jack's arm once more, echoed her sister's concerns with a simple, heartfelt, "Daddy okay?"

Jack smiled at Robin, his eyes filled with warmth. "Yes, Robin, Daddy's okay."

Amelia and Olivia looked at Jack with admiration, their faces reflecting the awe they felt at his strength and resolve. They knew that his actions had protected not only his family but also countless others who might have been victimized by the Red Marauders.

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