[i][center][h2]Incident on Erdol Island[/h2][/center]

'One week ago, the World Government received a report from the citizens of Erdol Island that the Marines who protected their island had been abusing their authority. Along with this, they received support and supplies by the pirate group known as the 'Twin Lotus Pirates'. Naturally, the World Government intervened immediately. They sent a Navy ship to the island post-haste, and brought the corrupt Marines, lead by former captain Yami and the Twin Lotus Pirates to justice, either by capturing or killing them. However, two of the pirates have managed to escape. Fortunately, these pirates have been caught on camera transponder snails within the Navy Base, and wanted posters have been made. Posters of the pirates have been sent along with this newspaper, among the many other wanted posters.'[/i]

On the very bottom of the newspaper, there was one final line. [i]"This newspaper has been approved by the World Government."[/i]

There were many posters hidden within the newspaper, but they all seemed to be about rookie pirates. Two in particular would grab their attention: [b][i]'Lotus Scythe Zypha: 30 Million Beri. Dead or Alive.'[/i][/b] and [b][i]'Lightning Blade Abigail: 18 Million beri. Dead or Alive.'[/i][/b]