Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 117 The Golden Lion II, making his grand entrance! (First update, please subscribe!)

"So this is the [Float-Float Fruit]!"

In his right hand, Storm held a strangely shaped Devil Fruit. Its skin had irregular, strange protrusions, like clusters of white clouds, with mysterious arabesque spiral patterns drawn on them, adding to its mystique.

Having lost the power of the Float-Float Fruit, Shiki the Golden Lion's body continued to fall into the sea below.

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Shiki the Golden Lion's body fell into the vast ocean, splashing up a small ripple on the surface.

Several waves crashed over, and a few bubbles rose up in the process.

The once-renowned Flying Pirates, amidst this fleeting, firework-like foam, faded into the past with a rather simple "sea burial" ceremony.

This time, Storm paid no attention to the lifeless corpse. He simply released several long, thin, white, snake-like clays and manipulated them to retrieve the two famous sea blades held by Shiki the Golden Lion.

Famous Sword: [Sakura Ten]

Famous Sword - [Wood Withered].

As the swords of the former Flying Pirate Shiki the Golden Lion, [Sakura Ju] and [Kori] enjoy a very high reputation on this sea. Although they are not among the "Twelve Supreme Grade Swords", they are still famous "Great Grade Swords".

Unlike the samurai swords more commonly found on the high seas, the appearance of [Sakura-ju] and [Kikura-ku] is more in line with Storm's understanding of a "sword"—double-edged, with a straight blade and an unstoppable sharpness.

"Great weapon!"

Storm gave a word of praise.

What moved him was not only the appearance of [Sakura Ju] and [Kori], but also the fact that the [Grand Prix Cup] had clearly defined the grade of these two famous swords—

Both [Sakura Ten] and [Kiku] are greatswords with a seven-star rating!

Storm also possesses a melee weapon—the Iron Ore Saber.

Ever since he learned that the Grand Prix Cup could improve the quality and star rating of items.

He then used the low-star trophies he had accumulated that were now completely useless to frantically "add points" to the [Iron Ore Saber].

This ordinary military knife, originally from the Naval Headquarters Equipment Department, has reached a "five-star" quality after being upgraded through numerous Grand Prix Cups!

However, the gap between the [Iron Ore Saber] and the [Sakura Ten] and [Wood Dry] still exists.

Storm himself didn't have any particular pursuit of "sharpness".

Whether it's a fine sword with fifty skills, a great sword with twenty-one skills, or even a supreme great sword with twelve skills.

These "fast knives," renowned among swordsmen, were nothing more than ordinary cold weapons in his eyes.

When Storm was still weak, he would practice swordsmanship diligently, spending his family fortune to order custom-made weapons.

Back then, both cold weapons and firearms could inflict significantly more damage than fists! And they were far more effective in combat than fists!

However, the current Storm has already awakened its [domineering aura].

The weapon's effect on his strength caused a dramatic drop.

After all, the precedents of "the largest water pipe" and "the largest slipper" are there...

Even if it's a black sword painstakingly crafted by great sword masters, so what?

[Armament Haki], which can suppress all fancy tricks.

Moreover.

The so-called "black knife" may not be what it seems!

Aside from the great swordsmen who forge the [Black Blade].

The others are using [black knives]. Is he really using a knife, or is he being used by a knife?

all in all.

Storm was pleased to have acquired the two great swords, [Sakura-ju] and [Kikura-ku], but that was about it.

Shiki the Golden Lion's most important "legacy" is still that star—

【Float Fruit】!

In Storm's view, the significance and value of the Float-Float Fruit far surpasses that of the Flame-Flame Fruit, which is a Logia-type Devil Fruit.

What is the Flame-Flame Fruit?

Many people can unleash fire-type abilities even without eating the Flame-Flame Fruit.

Even the three ASL brothers (Ace, Sabo, and Luffy) can "use" fire-based abilities.

The "Fire Fist" technique has been passed down from Ace to Sabo, and from Sabo to Luffy, truly a "passing on of the torch."

In contrast, what about the [Float Fruit]?

On this vast ocean, possessing the [Float-Float Fruit] is practically equivalent to having absolute air superiority!

Aside from superstorms in nature.

The Float-Float Fruit has almost nothing that can be called its "natural enemy"!

And then again...

Shiki the Golden Lion inflicted pain on this new Great Pirate Era by using biotechnology to create wild beasts and then releasing them into the East Blue to destroy human civilization.

but……

This guy could have just smashed the island!

They insist on manipulating technology!

Storm even suspected that Shiki the Golden Lion's brain had become completely corrupted from being stuck in the ship's rudder for too long.

Isn't smashing an island far more destructive than unleashing a wild beast?

However, since the Float-Float Fruit now belongs to Storm, he naturally wouldn't waste this Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, which is of immense strategic importance.

This "Float-Float Fruit" is different from the "Flame-Flame Fruit" or the "Tyrannosaurus Rex Fruit".

Storm's view on the "Floating Fruit" was—for his own use.

Since it's for personal use, then the [Demon Ring] is required.

"I now possess four [Devil Rings], each containing the power of the [Clay Fruit], [Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit], [Momo-Momo Fruit], and [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], respectively."

"I want to use the [Float Fruit], but I don't have any new [Devil Rings], so I can only free up one of my existing four rings."

Storm currently has no extra six-star trophies, nor can he wish for the [Demon Ring].

There is indeed a seven-star trophy, but it's a "Death Stars Trophy".

However, Storm has other uses for the Death Stars Trophy and will not use it to "make a wish".

"Then... I choose you! [Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit]!"

Strom has had the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit for quite some time now.

He originally thought that hunting this Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit would give him the answer to the current version of the game.

The result was unexpected...

There are also differences between different mythical beast species.

Aside from the Clay Fruit that Storm has been using.

Both the [Momo-Momo Fruit] and the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] significantly boosted Storm's strength.

However, looking at the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit...

Aside from his "Transformation" ability, Storm basically did not use the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit again.

This rare Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit, so rare in the ocean, was like a useless trifle in his hands...

"Let's use it one last time!"

Strom unleashed the power of the Clay Fruit, and then applied the mimicry ability of the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit upon it.

In an instant.

A lifelike clay figure of the golden lion Shiki appeared before Storm.

"The replication effect is not bad, but this 'Golden Lion' is way too old! And too ugly!"

Storm examined Shiki the Golden Lion's clay figure.

This is a doll he created by touching and replicating the Golden Lion Shiki.

This doll not only replicated the appearance of Shiki the Golden Lion, but even the ship's wheel on the top of his head was copied.

At first glance.

This clay figure of Shiki the Golden Lion looks just like a big yellow rooster.

With a casual slap, Storm flattened Shiki the Golden Lion clay figure into a pancake.

He plans to create a new "Golden Lion Shiki" later...

Let's focus on unleashing the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit first!

Storm made up his mind and got right to it.

He released the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit from the Devil Ring and transformed it back into a Devil Fruit.

at the same time.

In Storm's own ability section, the [Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit] ability, which was originally a six-star level and had been perfectly awakened, has also become dim.

Having lost the power of the Devil Fruit, his original abilities became unusable.

Storm continued his operation.

The empty [Demon Ring] begins to draw power from the [Float Fruit].

Not long after that.

Storm has gained a new ability in his skill list.

【Float Fruit: ☆】

He summoned the [Golden Trophy] he had previously obtained by defeating some low-level pirates, and first upgraded the [Float-Float Fruit]'s ability to five stars.

Then he summoned the Platinum Trophy from Vice Admiral Momonga of the Marine Headquarters and King Judge of the Germa Kingdom, which he had not used before, and put them into the Float-Float Fruit.

A few seconds passed.

Storm then gained a brand new, Awakened-level Devil Fruit ability!

【Float Fruit: ★★★★★★】 (Six stars)

"We lost an Awakened Mythical Zoan, but gained an Awakened Paramecia!"

Storm carefully sensed the power of the Floating Fruit contained within the Demon Ring, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.

Although he lost the power of the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit, it was only a temporary loss.

However, if he can obtain another [Devil Ring], he can regain all the abilities of the [Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit].

Without suffering any significant losses, they gained the Awakened level Float-Float Fruit ability.

It's a win-win situation.

Storm won twice!

After briefly experiencing the power of the [Float-Float Fruit], Storm continued sculpting the clay figure.

This time, the clay figurines he sculpted were still—

Shiki the Golden Lion!

Even without the Nine-Tailed Fox Fruit, Storm couldn't perfectly replicate the character's appearance.

However, a seven-star [Clay Fruit] can guarantee sufficient precision.

Storm doesn't need another old and ugly Golden Lion Shiki...

Time slips away, bit by bit.

A familiar yet unfamiliar figure appeared before Storm.

He was tall and muscular, with thick, sharp golden hair that reached his waist. He held the famous Great Swords [Sakura-ju] and [Kokuro] in his hands, and his whole body exuded a ferocious aura like a prehistoric beast.

Storm slowly removed the "Floating Ring" from his finger and tossed it to the man in front of him.

The latter raised his right hand along with his movement, grabbed the [Floating Ring] in his hand, and put it on.

Storm looked at the blond man in front of him with satisfaction.

The Float-Float Fruit, Cherry Blossom Jutsu and Wood Withering, the Great Swordsman, the Flying Pirates...

All these elements come together.

This is not Shiki the Golden Lion.

It is the Golden Lion II!

"Hehehe—"

(End of this chapter)