Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 182 If White Dragon doesn't want to be a Shichibukai, plenty of pirates do! (3rd update, 10,000 words, please subscribe!)

The Five Elders wanted to confirm whether Rayleigh, the Dark Lord, had truly been captured by Haku.

Storm, on the other hand, wanted to determine whether the "price" offered by the Five Elders matched Rayleigh's value.

The two sides hit it off.

"Is it Island 13 in the Sabaody Archipelago? I'll send someone there as soon as possible!"

After confirming Storm's exact location, Nasujiro Sei hung up the Den Den Mushi immediately.

He then looked at the other five elders standing to the side and casually asked.

"What is Admiral Kizaru doing now? Is he still at Impel Down?"

The Admirals of the Marine Headquarters are the highest-ranking military force under the World Government.

The Five Elders will also closely monitor the generals' actions.

Previously, Impel Down was attacked by King Shiki II, and the Marine Headquarters immediately dispatched Kizaru to Impel Down to provide support.

All five elders present knew about this matter.

That's right.

The one who responded to Nassuro was the God of Law and War, Vochuri.

"Previously, Whitebeard Jr. kept harassing Impel Down, and Kizaru had been stationed there to protect the safety of Impel Down."

"However, Whitebeard Jr. has not appeared in the past few days, and Impel Down is safe. Kizaru is still staying there just in case."

According to Kizaru, he was not only there to protect Impel Down, but also to recover from his injuries—he had suffered serious injuries in the previous battle.

At this point, Saint Vocuri glanced indifferently at Saint Maz beside him.

"Ahem, Kizaru definitely needs to rest and recuperate..."

Maz Saint coughed lightly, then stroked his beard.

"I've personally experienced Whitebeard Jr.'s strength. Everything else is alright, but that [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] is truly troublesome!"

"The actions of Whitebeard II and Golden Lion II are currently completely out of the government's control."

Sacred Vochuli withdrew his gaze and then added.

"Based on our analysis, we deduced that they may have used the Golden Lion II's 'Float-Float Fruit' to create a hidden 'sky base,' which is why we have been unable to find their whereabouts."

"Whitebeard II and Golden Lion II are not issues we need to discuss right now!"

Nasujiro frowned and skipped over the two topics related to "the second great pirate".

"Now that Impel Down is alright for the time being, let Kizaru make another trip to the Sabaody Archipelago!"

"He's the fastest; he can determine the situation on Sabaody Archipelago as quickly as possible!"

……

Propulsion City, the first level above sea level.

Kizaru, who was leisurely enjoying his peaceful time, suddenly received a Den Den Mushi (snail phone) from Mary Geoise.

"Moshi Moshi... Nassshuro Sei?"

After Kizaru saw the Den Den Mushi's appearance, he was instantly startled, and his previously flippant tone became serious.

When facing Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Kizaru could respond with that slick and lazy tone.

But now, the one suddenly calling the Den Den Mushi is the Five Elders, the central authority of the World Government!

"Kizaru, are you still in Impel Down?"

Nassuro Sei got straight to the point.

"First, let's go to Mary Geoise! ​​Then we'll go to Sabaody Archipelago! We need to be quick!"

Nasujiro Sei's tone was slightly hurried, yet carried an undeniable air of authority.

After saying this, Nasujuro didn't give Kizaru a time to respond and hung up the Den Den Mushi.

A naval admiral is a direct subordinate of a Celestial Dragon.

Every Celestial Dragon has the authority to directly command an Admiral to work for them.

The Five Elders, whose power and status are even greater than those of ordinary Celestial Dragons, are even more qualified to command the Marine Admirals!

beep - beep -

A dial tone came through the Den Den Mushi's receiver.

Kizaru's brows furrowed slowly as he put the Den Den Mushi back into his pocket.

"Going to the Sabaody Archipelago? Did something happen to the Celestial Dragons on the island?"

"But of all things considered, I have to go to Mary Geoise..."

"How strange~"

Kizaru shook his head, quickly tidied himself up, and then transformed into a flash of light, heading straight for the fourth level of the Scorching Hell.

After exchanging a few words with Warden Magellan, he left Impel Down directly.

anyway.

The orders of the Five Elders are absolute!

Kizaru used the "Yata Mirror" technique to travel from Impel Down to Pangaea Castle in Mary Geoise at top speed.

After notification and obtaining permission.

Kizaru was led into the Chamber of Power by two CP agents dressed in white suits.

"The Five Elders!"

Kizaru bowed slightly to the five elders.

His gaze then fell upon the two treasure chests placed on the table in front of the Five Elders.

Nasujiro beckoned, and a CP agent immediately appeared and handed two treasure chests to Kizaru.

Kizaru took the treasure chest and silently looked at Nasujuro, awaiting his command.

"Just now, Haku said he captured Hades Silvers Rayleigh on Island 13 of the Sabaody Archipelago..."

Nasujuro briefly explained the situation, and then spoke to Kizaru.

"Your mission is to deliver these two Devil Fruits to the White Dragon and then confirm whether Dark Lord Silvers Rayleigh is truly in his hands!"

Storm... captured Rayleigh, the King of Darkness?

Kizaru smirked.

What an incredibly strong junior!

"I see."

Kizaru secured the two treasure chests and was just about to head to the Sabaody Archipelago.

But at that moment, Nassuro suddenly called out to him.

"Wait a minute, Kizaru! I have another task for you."

Nasujiro adjusted his glasses and said in a detached tone.

"What if Haku really did defeat Rayleigh, the Dark Lord...?"

"Battle with Rayleigh, the King of the Underworld, may have affected Haku's own condition to some extent."

"If the White Dragon's current condition deteriorates to a certain extent, then we'll take him down along with Hades Rayleigh!"

"Send them both to Impel Down first!"

Nassuro Sei's words echoed among those in power.

None of the other four elders showed any change in expression.

obviously.

Nassou's words had already been endorsed by the other four Elders.

"Take down the White Dragon?"

Kizaru's mind flashed to Storm's true identity, but he didn't say much, only mentioning another point.

"Is he one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea now?"

"Is the government going to decide to abolish the Seven Warlords of the Sea system?"

Since the establishment of the Seven Warlords of the Sea system.

The Navy has been constantly criticizing this system.

From naval marshals to ordinary recruits.

No navy member who still believes in "justice" doesn't hate the Seven Warlords system!

Even though Kizaru upholds "ambiguous justice".

However, he also disliked the system.

The World Government recruits notorious pirates, granting them the so-called right to "legal plunder."

Is this some kind of flattery of the world government?

This is clearly a slap in the face to the Navy!

"No, the Seven Warlords of the Sea system will continue!"

Nasujiro replied calmly.

"The White Dragon incident was just an accident."

"If you defeat Haku, contact us immediately! The government will revoke Haku's status as a Shichibukai as quickly as possible!"

"Is that so..."

Kizaru frowned, feigning confusion.

"But it's not easy to find a Warlord of the Sea, is it?"

"If Haku doesn't want to be one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, plenty of pirates do!"

Nasujiro said nonchalantly, but he did add a comment.

"Also, if the White Dragon is in good condition... just pretend this secret mission doesn't exist!"

According to Nassou-sei and the other four Elders.

White Dragon is now able to defeat Rayleigh, the Dark Lord, and even use this hardened criminal to make a fair deal with the World Government...

This is already a blatant disregard for the authority of the government!

The Seven Warlords of the Sea should obediently serve as the government's dogs!

Moreover, Bai Long's current strength level is somewhat unpredictable...

Even if the other party is still one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Nassou Sei and the other Five Elders were also somewhat worried that Haku would "grow bigger and stronger".

After all, considering the other party suddenly asked for a Devil Fruit...

The Five Elders could more or less glean—or rather, they thought they could glean—some of the White Dragon's thoughts.

Haku is a user of the Clay-Clay Fruit.

Even if other Devil Fruits were placed in front of Haku, he could only look at them, not eat them.

In this case.

Why did Haku suddenly ask for a Devil Fruit?

And the very first thing he said was about rare and precious natural-type and mythical beast species?

There is only one truth—

Bai Long is preparing to cultivate his own power!

The Seven Warlords of the Sea are ruled by seven kings.

Hawkeye is a lone-wolf swordsman, and Tenyasha is a Celestial Dragon with deep ties to the government; these two can be temporarily ignored.

Sea Knight cares about Fishman Island, and Snake Princess cares about Amazon Lily. Both of them have very obvious and fatal weaknesses that the government can ignore.

Gecko Moria and Crocodile... two useless trash, don't bother with them.

Only the white dragon.

They possess formidable strength and have no weaknesses—at least not yet, their opponent has not shown any weaknesses.

The World Government has virtually no power to restrain or threaten Haku.

under these circumstances.

It's understandable that the Five Elders would choose to take precautions against the White Dragon.

Kizaru listened silently to what Nasujuro Sei had to say, then nodded in agreement.

"I understand... I'll set off for Sabaody Archipelago immediately."

After saying that.

Kizaru then left the Chamber of Power with two boxes containing Devil Fruits.

"Strom, from the moment you accepted the Five Elders' invitation to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea..."

Have you ever considered that the World Government might suddenly revoke your identity...?

Kizaru transformed into Flash of Light and left Mary Geoise.

The "Yellow Flash" appeared to be as fast as lightning, but in reality, it flew slowly towards the Sabaody Archipelago.

At the same time, in the Sabaody Archipelago, on Island 13.

Rayleigh slowly awoke from his coma.

The moment he regained consciousness, his brain received signals of excruciating pain emanating from every corner of his body.

Especially the arms.

The experienced Rayleigh could clearly feel that the bones in his arms were broken.

The kind of "serious injury" that will never heal without bandaging!

"I'm really getting old... I can't even handle a kid from the new era..."

Rayleigh closed his eyes and sighed deeply.

And at this time.

Suddenly, Storm's voice reached his ears.

"Rayleigh, I've heard you have a peculiar fetish for faking slavery and selling yourself, so I've just found you a good 'buyer'."

"Now you have an opportunity."

"That buyer was very generous, taking out five Devil Fruits in one go."

"Can you offer a higher price to buy yourself from me?"

(End of this chapter)