14 Chapter 14 (1/2)
The battleship had a Direwolf as the figurehead. [Search up the Starks Sigil from Game of Thrones] The ships colors were that of the normal Marine Vessels except the blue was more brighter making it stand out more. The Sails color's were also changed to have a bluish color, but it was still mainly white with the Marine Logo on it. The crows nest had a wolf's den theme.
Sage used the Direwolf as his figurehead because of the fact that the men and women on this ship will be serving with him for a long time. The Direwolf represents him and every wolf has a pack. The members of his ship are apart of that pack unless they leave his ship and join another. Since they are members of his pack he won't let them die, so because of that he will train them hard. Hard enough so that even if they encountered a powerful pirate they will at least be able to defend themselves until he was able to arrive and assist them.
His family is also apart of his pack. Ace, Garp, Luffy, and Sabo. When Sage first learned that Sabo was killed by a Celestial Dragon when Garp came back from visiting Dawn island. He wouldn't believe if it and kept on screaming and screaming until he lost control. That's how he ended up awakening his conqueror's haki. After that day Sage dedicated himself to training everyday to become strong enough, so that one day he could avenge Sabo. He tried to get Garp to tell who did it, but Garp wouldn't tell him so he would have to go back to the East blue to look for clues.
Sage tears up a bit thinking about how Sabo died and said in his mind, \” Sabo I swear that one day I will avenge you. Even if it means that I will end up dying. I won't give up until the person who killed you has left this world.' After that Sage boards his ship and when one of the Marines notices Sage with his Captains cloak on he yells out, \” Captain on board. Line up. SALUTE!!!\”
Sage looks at the Marines standing before him to evaluate how he would start their training. The Marines for some reason when they felt his eyes going over them had a bad feeling, but they didn't know why. Sage then asked the Marine who informed everyone of his arrival, \” Marine what's your name and rank.\” The Marine while Saluting with his back straight and other arm behind his back replies with, \” Captain my name is Elliot. My rank is Lieutenant Commander Captain.\”
Sage: \” Alright then Elliot no need to be so uptight with formalities. Who's the highest among you guys.\” Elliot then responds once again, \” Captain I am the highest ranking officer after you sir.\” Sage: \” Alright then Elliot stand off to my left side.\” Elliot: \” Yes Captain.\” Sage then yells out, \” My name is Sage and I am the Captain of this vessel. Some of you might not be happy about it since I am the youngest person on this ship, so if any of you have any complaints about it now is the time to speak them out.
Nobody from among the Marines spoke out because they knew that even though the man standing in front of them was really young. They already knew who he was because they have heard other Captain and higher ranked officers talk about him and his strength, so no one had any complaints to voice. Sage seeing nobody talk nods and his head and resumes speaking, \” Our orders from HQ is to head into the North Blue.\”
Hearing the orders that HQ had sent for them. Some of the more younger Marines were a bit scared because to go the North blue would mean that they would have to enter the New World. Even though it would only be for a short amount of time. The New world is known as \”Pirates Graveyard\” because it is a dangerous, chaotic, and has unpredictable climates as well as wildlife. The older Marines who had more experience then the younger ones were only a tad bit nervous since they knew that they wouldn't have been sent into the New World unless HQ was confident in the young captain in front of them.
Sage then said, \” Once we have pass the New World and entered the North Blue. Our mission in the North Blue to run checks on every Marine outpost in the North Blue and after that we are to head back to Paradise and await further orders. Does everyone understand out orders.\” None of the Marines said anything and so Sage then ask Elliot, \” Elliot have all preparations been finished\” Elliot responds with, \” Captain Sage all preparation have already been finished. We only need your order and we can begin to set sail towards the North Blue.\”
Sage nods his head and turns to the crowd of Marines and shouts, \” Then set the sails and raise the anchor. Set course for the North Blue.\” The Marines then shouted in unison, \” SIR YES SIR\” With that Sage's journey has finally begun.
The following day Sage took off his his seastone ring and takes in a full breath of air. Sage then gathers water from the moisture in the air and makes bucket sized water orb. He does this using the mosturie that is next to everyone of the Marines on board the ship that are currently sleeping. He then drops it on their faces waking them up and putting all of them on alert. Sage then uses the water to form the words, \” To the main deck you got 2 minutes to get there.\”