Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 181 No Traitor, Let's Have Some Devil Fruits! (Two chapters, 7k words each, please subscribe!)

"Silbaz Rayleigh, the Lord of the Underworld!?"

When the name of this legendary pirate from the old era resounded among the powerful figures, all five elders showed expressions of shock.

Ever since the execution of the Pirate King Roger.

The rest of the Roger Pirates, and anyone else associated with them, were all pursued by the World Government and the Marine Headquarters.

For example, there's Mr. Tom, the legendary shipwright of Water 7 who built the "Oro Jackson"—the flagship of the Roger Pirates—for them.

Generally speaking, shipwrights who build pirate ships for pirates are not charged with this.

Because shipwrights cannot control the pirates' behavior after the ships are built.

But Mr. Tom was an exception.

Because of the construction of the Oro Jackson.

Mr. Tom was subjected to a severe interrogation by the World Government and was subsequently ordered to be executed.

If it weren't for Mr. Tom's timely proposal of the "Sea Train Project," he would have been executed more than a decade ago.

As for Mr. Tom and his disciples later getting involved with the ancient weapon [Pluto]... that's another matter.

Even the shipwrights who built the ships for Roger's pirate crew were punished with the "death penalty" because of this.

Not to mention the other members of Roger's pirate crew.

The crew members who had arrived at Laugh Tale with Roger and learned the secrets of the world were seen as a thorn in the side by the World Government.

The world government's attitude towards these people can only be described in one sentence—

I wish I could get rid of him as soon as possible!

After Roger sacrificed his life to start the Great Pirate Era.

All the remaining members of Roger's Pirates were relentlessly pursued by the World Government.

Amidst the relentless pursuit by the World Government and the Navy Headquarters.

Some people died.

But some people escaped.

The most important one among them was none other than Silvers Rayleigh, the vice-captain of the Roger Pirates!

Within the Chamber of Power, the five Elders instantly initiated "mental communication," with people continuously speaking through the mental channel.

"That brat, White Dragon, actually found Silvers Rayleigh's whereabouts!"

"He just said he was in Sabaody Archipelago? So it seems Silvers Reilly has indeed been living in seclusion there all these years!"

"Silbaz Reilly is actually living in seclusion there, right under the noses of the government and the navy! He's incredibly skilled and daring!"

"Didn't our subordinates send in intelligence before, saying that Silvers Rayleigh was in the Sabaody Archipelago? But none of them managed to find him."

"I initially thought White Dragon was just a decent newcomer, but I didn't expect him to be able to take down even Silvers Rayleigh! It's time to reassess his strength."

"No matter what, first get White Dragon to hand Silvers Rayleigh over to the government! The remnants of the Roger Pirates, those who spy on the world's secrets—none of them can be let go!"

After a quick mental exchange, the five elders reached a consensus.

First, take Silvers Rayleigh from the White Dragon!

"Cough cough..."

Nassuro Sei coughed twice, then said seriously.

"White Dragon, keep an eye on Hades Silvers Rayleigh. The government should send people over to escort him immediately!"

"You'll definitely get your share of the benefits then!"

The World Government is indeed interested in Roger's vice-captain!

The choice of the Five Elders was exactly what Storm had expected.

"I don't accept this kind of empty promise, Five Elders."

"Stromb won't just blindly obey Nassultan's orders," he emphasized.

"Silbaz Rayleigh, the Dark Lord, is a 'great pirate.' I don't need to repeat his significance and value to you, do I?"

Upon hearing this, Nasujiro Sei frowned instantly.

Bai Long is actually bargaining with the government?

This behavior immediately displeased Nasujiro Sei.

The other four members of the Five Elders were also somewhat disgusted by Storm's attitude.

Within the "Spiritual Channel," the spiritual communication among the Five Elders was initiated once again.

"Wasn't the White Dragon always so aggressive? Why is he acting so cunning this time!"

"They captured Silvers Rayleigh, the King of the Underworld, but instead of killing him, they used him to make a deal with the government!"

"I almost thought the one talking to us wasn't Haku, but that bastard Doflamingo!"

"He's a pirate after all! Even if he used to be a Marine, being a pirate for so long will change him..."

"Agree to his conditions, no matter what they are! We can't let Hades Silvers Rayleigh continue to roam free!"

The five elders reached a consensus once again.

Nasujiro Sei said in a deep voice, "White Dragon, what do you want?"

"Do you remember my previous conditions?"

Suddenly, Storm brought up an old story.

"The World Government invited me to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but they promised me one 'condition'!"

Nasujiro quickly racked his brains and found the answer in the nooks and crannies of his memory.

"You mean, you want to go to Punk Hazard Island to meet Vegapunk?"

"That's right!"

Storm admitted it directly.

"I heard that Vegapunk's technology is far ahead of the world's five hundred years ago. He used 'bloodline factor technology' to create a Devil Fruit himself!"

"I want that Devil Fruit!"

"That fruit..."

Nasshoulang deliberately dragged out his words, then turned his gaze to Satan beside him.

As the God of Scientific Defense for the World Government, Saint Satan oversees all kinds of scientific research projects, large and small, under the World Government's command.

Satan was familiar with everything researched on Punk Hazard Island.

After Storm finished speaking, Satan immediately explained the truth about the Devil Fruit in the "mental channel".

During the God Valley Incident, Charlotte Linlin stole a Mythical Zoan-type Azure Dragon Fruit and gave it to a very young Kaido!

Later, Kaido was captured by the government and sent to Punk Hazard, where Vegapunk extracted a sample of his bloodline factor from Kaido's body.

Based on that bloodline factor sample, Vegapunk created a Devil Fruit, an artificial Devil Fruit. That Devil Fruit likely contains the power of Kaido in his youth, as well as his Azure Dragon Fruit.

After hearing Saint Satan's words, the other five elders immediately realized what he meant and asked him questions.

"Is what the White Dragon wants now that artificial [Azure Dragon Fruit]?"

"Satan, how's the effect of that artificial [Azure Dragon Fruit]?"

Does it truly possess the power of a Mythical Zoan?

Satan replied calmly.

"I am not aware of that at the moment."

That artificial Devil Fruit has remained unused since its creation.

However, according to Vegapunk, that artificial Devil Fruit was a failure.

"As for more, Vegapunk didn't say."

Nasshou looked at Satan and silently initiated a mental communication.

"You mean, that artificial Devil Fruit can be given directly to Haku?"

"I don't think it matters; it was a failed product after all."

Satan responded quickly.

"Even if that artificial Devil Fruit truly replicates the power of the Azure Dragon Fruit, it wouldn't be a problem..."

"Leaving aside the fact that Haku is already a user of the Clay-Clay Fruit, he couldn't possibly eat a second Devil Fruit."

Even if someone else obtains that artificial Devil Fruit, they cannot replicate Kaido's example.

"If a single Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit can create a Pirate Emperor, then the title of Pirate Emperor is far too cheap..."

Nasshoulang Saint did not pay attention to the long and detailed analysis that Satan Saint followed.

Upon hearing the words "It's okay," Nasujuro Sei replied directly to Haku on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"You can have that Devil Fruit you mentioned! In exchange, you can have it in exchange for Silvers Rayleigh!"

It's just an artificial Devil Fruit.

Nasujuro Sei doesn't care as long as he can get Hades Silvers Rayleigh.

He had heard Bai Long talk about it so seriously before, and thought that Devil Fruit was something extraordinary.

It turned out to be just a copy of the Azure Dragon Fruit...

And I heard it was a failed copy...

That's even less of a problem!

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't worry, Five Elders."

Storm has confirmed that the World Government highly values ​​Rayleigh.

Now that he held a crucial bargaining chip, he spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone relaxed.

"The Devil Fruit I mentioned is merely a copy of Kaido's Zoan-type Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Form. It's still unknown how much of Kaido's power it can replicate!"

"The World Government is far too greedy to trade it for Rayleigh, the Dark Lord."

Nasujiro frowned and said in a deep voice.

"White Dragon, stop with the nonsense! Speak your mind!"

"Then I'll just say it directly!"

Storm immediately laid out his follow-up conditions.

One artificial Devil Fruit is definitely not enough!

"World governments need more money!"

"I think ten Devil Fruits would be about right, and it would be even better if they were all Mythical Zoan or Logia types."

Mythical Beasts were the answer in the previous version.

The natural system is the old version of the answer.

Both of these types of Devil Fruits, once consumed, can at least guarantee a "minimum level of strength".

Especially Logia-type Devil Fruits.

Wherever Haki is absent, Logia-type Devil Fruits are practically the absolute kings.

"That's impossible!"

Nasujiro Sei flatly refused Haku's "Haku's Big Mouth".

However, what he rejected was not the "quantity," but the "category."

"Logia-type Devil Fruits are very rare, and Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits are even rarer than Logia-type fruits."

"Ten Logia-type or Mythical Zoan-type Pokémon? Absolutely impossible!"

Nasu-ro Sei is the financial god of the World Government.

They have sufficient knowledge of the special assets under the World Government's control.

no doubt.

Logia-type and Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits are both extremely rare and precious "special resources"!

One Logia-type or Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruit is enough to create a powerful individual of above-average strength.

For a world government with vast resources and influence.

Logia-type and Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits are also very valuable.

After hearing Nasujiro Sei's refusal.

Suddenly, a series of inexplicable words came from Storm's side.

"Huh? Rayleigh's fingers seem to be moving! His eyelids are moving too! Oh dear! Rayleigh seems to be standing up!"

"Five Elders, you don't want Rayleigh to just get away like this, do you?"

"..."

Nasujiro Sei was so angry he almost laughed.

That brat, who does he think he's talking to?

The five elders standing nearby also felt a bit speechless.

Everyone present could hear the threat in Bai Long's voice.

If the World Government doesn't offer enough incentives, then Rayleigh will "run away"!

At that time, the world government will face another troublesome potential threat!

The other five elders immediately communicated with Saint Nassou.

"Ten Devil Fruits are enough, let's agree to Haku's request first!"

"No matter what, Rayleigh is more important!"

"Devil Fruits are things that allow a person to be reborn after death."

"Seize the opportunity presented by Rayleigh, the King of Darkness—a once-in-a-decade chance!"

Nasujiro looked at the four Elders and silently responded in his heart.

"Logia-type and Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits aren't like roadside weeds! Even the government doesn't have ten Logia-type and Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits in its treasury!"

"Furthermore, haven't you overlooked the White Dragon's true identity?"

"He's now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, a pirate! He's not affiliated with the government!"

"If we give a large number of Logia-type and Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits to Haku, are we just going to watch him build up a powerful force of Devil Fruit users?"

"Today, the White Dragon dared to use Rayleigh, the King of Darkness, to blackmail the government! Who knows what he might do tomorrow!"

After saying this, Nasujiro stopped paying attention to the other four thoughtful Five Elders.

He continued speaking to Haku on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"Ten Devil Fruits is far too many! Besides, Mythical Zoan and Logia types are extremely rare! The government can't possibly give away ten Logia or Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits just for Rayleigh!"

After a moment's hesitation, Storm kicked the ball back to Nassou.

"What price is the World Government willing to pay in exchange for Rayleigh?"

After a moment's thought, Nasujiro Sei spoke.

"Besides that artificial Devil Fruit, the government can provide five more!"

Before Storm could speak, Nassuro added another sentence.

"This includes at least one Logia-type and one Mythical Zoan-type!"

"Five ones..."

After a moment's consideration, Storm decided to take a long-term approach (crossed out) – and decided to add conditions.

"Apart from Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits, I look down on other Zoan-type Devil Fruits!"

"Five Devil Fruits, at least one Logia type, one Mythical Zoan type, and the rest I only want are Paramecia types!"

"……no problem!"

Nassuro Sei exhaled a breath of stale air.

"Deal completed!"

(End of this chapter)