Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 1 Vongola Storm!

Yesterday, Storm was just a rookie Marine.

He might become an officer tomorrow!

1518 in the Haiyuan calendar.

The morning of New Year's Day.

Vongola Storm awoke from a turbulent, rosy sleep.

He found himself suddenly surrounded by a dazzling "Grand Prix Cup".

What is this?

The fantastical Grand Prix Cup floated quietly in the air, firmly capturing Storm's attention.

Is this a dream?

Storm stared intently at the Grand Prix Cup for a while and quickly received feedback.

[The Only Trophy: Coming of Age Day]

[Tournament Star Rating: None]

[Condition for achievement: Survive to adulthood in good health during the turbulent era of pirates]

[Tournament Comments: Set sail, embark on your journey!]

Is it not a dream, but reality?

Is the golden opportunity he's waited eighteen long years for finally about to arrive?!

Storm stared in disbelief at the Grand Prix Cup floating in the void.

Eighteen years.

[Grand Prize] Do you know how I've spent these past eighteen years?

In the year 1500 of the Sea Calendar, the Great Pirate Era began, and Strom was reincarnated and came to the sea.

Although I didn't get a citizenship in Mary Geoise—a local citizenship, not an immigrant citizenship.

However, he was still very fortunate to be born in a town behind the Marine Headquarters, next to the Holy Land.

My family has been in the navy for three generations.

On this perilous sea.

Ordinary people have to do everything they can just to survive.

The towns behind the Naval Headquarters are absolutely safe.

Just as Strom was born, the world-class event of Shiki the Golden Lion attacking Marineford occurred.

An unprecedented super storm ravaged the Navy Headquarters.

Storm almost experienced the bizarre feeling of being "born to die".

However, it was precisely because of that attack that shocked the world.

That's how Storm got its current name - STORM.

Logically speaking...

Bearing the legendary title of "Born of the Storm".

Storm thought he could also become "king".

However, the "Sword in the Stone" that would grant him the title of king was never delivered.

They continued until they reached the age where they needed to receive formal education.

Storm finally gave up his unrealistic fantasies about "dragons," "systems," and "superpowers."

He finally decided—

Study hard and exercise.

Following the example of his ancestors, he joined the army.

"Hot" facts about the ocean.

Even the weakest, most hopeless navy has its own specially designed cheat code—

"Two Hundred Times Effort" cheat, activated!

Storm officially entered naval school at the age of 16, during which time he trained intensely.

He joined the Navy Elite Recruit Training Camp at the age of 17 and graduated with excellent grades.

If nothing unexpected happens.

18-year-old Storm will skip the "recruit" and "sergeant" stages and go directly to become a "naval headquarters lieutenant"!

This is the normal treatment that outstanding graduates of recruit training camp should receive.

Storm's next life goal is—

Work hard and make money.

Then obtain a powerful enough Devil Fruit!

Although the famous lecturer from the sea, Kaido of the Beasts, once said...

"Only domineering power can transcend everything."

But let's not even mention that this guy is a user who ate the [Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Form].

Not to mention that right after saying that, this guy immediately unleashed his ultimate move, "Fire Dragon Torch".

Not to mention that the person who defeated Kaido was also a user who had consumed the [Mythical Zoan Type: Nika Form].

Another well-known villain in the ocean, Blackbeard Teach, also taught a lesson.

"Compared to their drawbacks, Devil Fruits come with far more advantages!"

of course.

Here, Blackbeard Teach is referring to a powerful Devil Fruit.

Like the saying, "The ocean doesn't have the worst Devil Fruits, it only has the worst Devil Fruit users."

This statement is similar in nature to "There are no useless martial spirits, only useless soul masters."

Purely toxic chicken soup!

Devil Fruits clearly have a hierarchical relationship of superiors and subordinates.

Magma Berry is a superior fruit to Flame-Flame Fruit.

Even if everyone is a Logia-type Devil Fruit user.

Even a magma man can punch a fire man through!

Storm has no aversion to powerful Devil Fruits.

Natural systems are not considered weak.

The use of rules and concepts is not uncommon.

If it's a mythical beast, that would be even better!

Storm knows better than anyone on the ocean what a "version answer" really is.

You agree, right, hen wa wa, spirit Nika?

But now.

Storm used the "two hundred times the effort" custom-made cheat code for ordinary people and suffered terribly for a long time.

The Grand Prix Cup is here?

whispering sound!

Since we're already here...

Storm tried to rein in his almost ear-to-ear grin and began to investigate the specific effects of the Grand Prix.

The dazzling Grand Prize Cup emitted a vortex-like fluctuation that seemed to reach straight to the source.

In less than a moment.

Storm understood everything.

The Grand Prix has two abilities.

Firstly, the Grand Prix can help Storm obtain what he desires most.

Secondly, the "stars" corresponding to the "Grand Prize Cup" can be used to enhance his own abilities.

Normally, you can't have both.

However, some special trophies have both effects.

There's only one way to win the Grand Prix Cup—

Fight!

The stronger the opponent and the more intense the battle, the higher the level of the Grand Prix Cup you can obtain!

According to Storm's understanding.

The abilities of the Grand Prix Cup are "Making a Wish" and "Adding Points".

He looked at the "Coming of Age Day" sign.

This is a special trophy, without any "stars".

This means that "Coming of Age Day" cannot be used to "add points", but it can be used to "make a wish".

Occasional writing awards.

Read as a beginner's benefit.

Storm didn't rush to check his "starter pack".

Instead, he somewhat awkwardly used his mind to summon a completely new [Grand Prize Cup].

Vongola Storm's Grand Prix

Physical Fitness: ★★☆

[Domineering Aura: Not Activated]

[Comment: A marine who has undergone rigorous training is qualified to be one of the 100,000 marines who besieged Whitebeard during the Marineford War.]

Although Storm is not yet quite clear on how high the strength corresponding to "★★☆" is.

But judging from that comment...

High emotional intelligence: Not very high yet.

Low emotional intelligence: weak.

Storm continued to investigate.

Both [Physicality] and [Dominance] have three branch attributes.

【Haki】is naturally composed of 【Armament Haki】, 【Observation Haki】, and 【Conqueror's Haki】.

As for the three branch attributes of [Physical Fitness], they are—

[Strength: ★★☆]

Speed: ★★☆

Endurance: ★★★

"...in good health, with all five limbs intact, eating and drinking normally, and a promising future."

Storm shut down the Grand Prix and silently consoled himself.

Immediately afterwards, he bathed, changed his clothes, burned incense, straightened his hat, and sat upright.

Wait until your mind has completely calmed down.

Then Storm summoned the original Coming-of-Age trophy.

"What exactly is the 'Sword in the Stone' that I've been waiting for for eighteen years?"

Under Storm's gaze, the Coming-of-Age Trophy burst forth with a strange and dazzling brilliance.

The dazzling Grand Prize Cup was ultimately transformed into a simple and natural silver-gray ring.

【Name: Devil Ring】

Star Rating: ★★★★★★★★★

[Description: A creation of ancient technology, a crystallization of the wisdom of an ancient kingdom]

【Effect: 1. Natural Energy: The Demon Ring can draw energy from the invisible, and its own energy is almost inexhaustible;

2. Unbreakable: The [Demon Ring] is made of extremely hard material and is crafted using a very special method, making it impossible to destroy or damage.

3. Devil Power: The [Devil Ring] can suppress, absorb, seal, and transfer the supernatural factors contained within any Devil Fruit, and unleash the original power of the Devil Fruit through its own energy.

[Comment: The devil can't kill me!]

"One, two, three... nine? Nine stars?!"

Nine-star item: [Demon Ring]!

Storm was nearly blinded by the dense array of nine stars.

But what's even more eye-catching are the three effects of the [Demon Ring]!

What is the biggest weakness of Devil Fruits, which have all sorts of bizarre appearances and diverse abilities?

After eating a Devil Fruit, the user will instantly become an object rejected by the sea and will be unable to swim for the rest of their life.

On this "blue planet" where the ocean covers an absolutely dominant area.

The inability to swim is a fatal weakness!

But just like Blackbeard Teach said.

Devil Fruits, while having obvious drawbacks, have even more advantages!

For example, the Ghost-Ghost Fruit.

For example, the [Card Fruit].

The powerful advantages of a Devil Fruit completely outweigh its accompanying drawbacks.

Storm previously considered "eating a Devil Fruit" as a small goal in his life.

It's because he has already prepared himself for the possibility of losing the ability to swim in this lifetime.

But now we have the [Devil Ring].

Storm can use the power of a Devil Fruit without consuming any Devil Fruit power!

One word: awesome!

Storm felt more cheerful than ever before.

This feeling is as refreshing as wearing new underwear on New Year's Day morning.

Marines put on their rings.

The headquarters is right outside the door.

Justice has no holidays.

On the first day of the new year, the Naval Headquarters building was still bustling with activity.

Strom, dressed in a blue and white marine uniform, stood out inconspicuously among the other sailors.

After a series of twists and turns, he finally arrived at the door of a top-floor office in the headquarters building.

Knock knock—

Storm knocked on the door.

A deep, resonant response came from inside the house.

"Please come in."

With permission granted, Storm entered, raising his hand in salute with his palm facing backward.

"Sir! Recruit Vongola Storm reporting for duty!"

"Storm? You're here early."

The person who responded to Storm was a burly, muscular, purple-haired man.

Former Marine Headquarters Admiral, Black Arm Zephyr!

This person is also the chief instructor of the Navy's elite recruit training camp.

Storm came today to confirm with Zefa his upcoming changes in rank and position.

Zefa glanced at Storm and pulled a letter from the side with his healthy left hand.

With a flick of his finger, the letter flew directly to Storm's face.

"This is a letter of recommendation written by me personally."

"Now, go find Kuzan next door!"

He'll tell you everything!

Aokiji Kuzan?

Holding the letter of recommendation, Storm, bewildered, arrived at the office of the current general next door.

Aokiji seemed to have known about the situation all along.

As Storm pushed the door open and entered.

Aokiji cut to the chase.

"Vongola Storm? Did you bring your resignation letter?"

Storm stood there, stunned.

It's not a promotion.

Or is it dismissal?

(End of this chapter)