Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 248 Don't you have a boat?

After a first meeting that completely challenged Law's worldview.

Under Storm's direction, another simple yet lavish banquet was held in the Sky Garden.

This has been a long-standing tradition of the Storm Pirates.

Whenever a new member joins the team, Storm calls on everyone to hold a "team building" event.

The most basic form of pirate crew building activities is—holding a banquet!

The atmosphere at the banquet was harmonious.

The other members of the Storm Pirates quickly grew closer to Law and Bepo.

Everyone gradually learned about Luo's general situation.

"You're also a member of the 'D. Clan'? There's a member of the 'D. Clan' in our pirate crew too!"

"Pirate captain? Who isn't? Every single one of you here has a pirate crew!"

"That's the captain's rule! The captain said the Storm Pirates' future is the 'Storm Grand Fleet'! What's your pirate crew called?"

"The Heart Pirates? Hahaha! We happen to have a Spade Pirates here!"

"Hearts and spades? They're just like the suits in a deck of cards! It's a pity we don't have diamonds and clubs here."

Everyone enjoyed the banquet while engaging in lively conversation.

As people learned more about Luo, they realized that—

This new "ship's doctor" seems to have many characteristics similar to Ace.

And at this time.

Law is also constantly improving his understanding of the "Storm Pirates".

Based on Law's initial impressions, the "Storm Pirates" are a very young and energetic pirate crew.

Including the skeleton he had seen earlier—Brook.

Although Brooke has a very advanced bone age, he has a very youthful mindset and possesses a great deal of musical skill.

The Storm Pirates are a really interesting pirate crew...

Luo thought to himself.

Just as everyone was enjoying the banquet.

Robin quietly approached Storm and whispered his report to him.

"Captain, Dr. Judge contacted me earlier, claiming that the 'Germa Auction' is about to be held, but the auction is still missing a heavyweight 'grand finale item'."

Robin didn't elaborate on the so-called "highlight auction items," but her meaning couldn't be simpler—

Devil Fruit!

To be precise, it was the "special bait" that Storm had Vinsmoke Judge throw into the North Sea—the Silence Fruit.

but.

The Silence Fruit has already been given to Law by Storm.

It's impossible for Storm to take the Silence Fruit back from Law just because of Vinsmoke Judge's words.

"That Dr. Judge."

Storm pondered for a moment before asking.

"How has he been doing lately?"

"They've always been very cooperative."

Robin smiled gently.

"Furthermore, based on my observations, Dr. Judge has not been making any underhanded moves."

Due to a unique childhood experience.

Robin has a very deep understanding of words like "betrayal" and "betrayal".

During her time "staying" in the Germa Kingdom, Robin's daily routine consisted of reading, leisure activities, and keeping an eye on the Vinsmoke family's movements.

Robin's Flower-Flower Fruit is quite effective in intelligence gathering—all thanks to her skillful development of it.

Under the long-term observation of Robin, a rather outstanding intelligence officer.

There is almost nothing in the Kingdom of Germa that can escape her "eyes and ears".

To be fair...

In Robin's opinion

For Vinsmoke Judge, the king of a member state of the World Government, to "take care" of this group of pirates is already quite remarkable.

"He's smart to know his place."

Storm sneered; he never hesitated to assume the worst about Vinsmoke Judge.

But regardless of whether the other party is sincere or not.

As long as Judge can obediently cooperate with Storm's demands.

So at least until Bonnie's "Jade Scale" ailment is cured.

Storm would never do anything to Vinsmoke Judge.

He reached out his right hand, reached for Iggy beside him, and took out a treasure chest from the body of the big black dog.

"There's a Devil Fruit inside."

Storm opened the treasure chest and showed Robin the ocean treasures inside.

"The Zoan-type [Blunt-tailed Poison Lizard Fruit], give it to Vinsmoke Judge when you have time later!"

"This [Blunt-tailed Poison Lizard Fruit] can be considered our 'rent' for our long-term stay in the Germa Kingdom!"

Storm gave the Silence-Silence Fruit to Law, but he still possessed quite a few other Devil Fruits.

Considering how cooperative Judge has always been.

Storm wouldn't mind using a Zoan-type Devil Fruit to appease this "Germany 66's strange bird".

Furthermore.

The "Blunt-tailed Poison Lizard Fruit" is just a common Zoan-type Devil Fruit.

Even if these kinds of Devil Fruits were placed in Storm's private vault, he felt they would take up too much space!

"How generous, Captain."

Robin took the treasure chest containing the [Blunt-tailed Poison Lizard Fruit] and carefully put it away.

"I will then hand this Devil Fruit over to Dr. Judge."

"Um."

Storm nodded slightly, and then spoke.

"Let's enjoy the banquet first!"

Joyful banquet times always seem too short.

It seemed like only a blink of an eye, and the banquet in the Sky Garden was coming to an end.

On the high seas, banquets are the best way to bring pirates closer together.

It only took the time of a banquet.

Law then began to integrate into the Storm Pirates.

The male members were no longer as "gentle" towards him as before.

"I'm so envious of you, kid!"

Kidd had just drunk quite a bit; his face was almost redder than his hair.

"There's a ship! A ship! Damn it!"

"Don't call me 'kid'! You little brat!"

Luo didn't mind Kidd's sharp attitude at all; he simply showed him his right middle finger.

"Didn't we just exchange ages? I'm older than you!"

Everyone grows up eventually!

Ace, standing to the side, brandished his large bone club and said with a hint of envy.

"But you already have a ship! And a submarine at that! That sounds pretty cool!"

"It's just a boat..."

Law didn't quite understand Ace and Kid's attitude.

"Don't you have ships? You're 'pirate captains' too!"

These words seemed to strike a nerve with Ace and Kid.

Brooke's strange laughter came from the side.

"Yo ho ho ho! Luo."

Brooke chuckled strangely.

"Although I used to have a ship, I don't have one now! Not just me, the entire fleet doesn't have a single ship!"

"Speaking of which, your 'Polar Submarine' should be the first pirate ship in our 'Storm Grand Fleet,' right?"

Upon hearing this, Luo was stunned.

No, without ships, how can you call yourselves a "large fleet"?

What's the point of being a pirate without a ship?!

"Don't listen to Brooke's nonsense!"

Storm finally couldn't help but intervene, emphasizing it earnestly.

"A pirate ship is not such an inconvenient thing! Look at this 'Sky Garden' right beneath your feet! It is the 'main ship' of our Storm Pirates!"

"That's a very cunning argument, Captain!"

"The Sky Garden can fly, but can it sail?"

"There shouldn't be any pirate crews in the world that use 'islands' as ships, right?"

Amidst the condemnation, Perona's laughter stood out as something special.

"Heh heh heh! A bunch of ignorant fools! Why can't an island be used as a boat?"

Perona brought up the topic of her previous pirate crew.

"The Thriller Bark Pirates! This pirate crew uses the 'Thriller' as their pirate ship!"

The Thriller Bark is located in the Devil's Triangle, one of the forbidden zones of the Grand Line.

Most of the people present had never been to the Grand Line, let alone knew what the "Thriller" was.

Only Robin and Brooke expressed their support for Perona's statement.

Just as everyone was discussing the topic of "pirate crews".

Storm couldn't help but fall into thought.

He himself doesn't have a high need for the existence of "pirate ships".

First came the Blue-Eyed White Dragon.

Then there are floating islands.

There are too many ways to cross the ocean in Storm.

But he could fly, while the other crew members couldn't...

'Build a pirate ship? Or... just steal one? Flying a warship also seems like a good idea...'

Storm buried some dangerous thoughts in his mind.

After the banquet, everyone was full and satisfied.

Storm timely raised the "challenge" that Luo had mentioned earlier.

"Our 'ship's doctor' wants to see what I'm capable of."

Storm looked around and said calmly.

"Besides Luo, is there anyone else who wants to join in the fun?"

These words were spoken.

The members of the Storm Pirates immediately looked at Law.

"Challenge the captain? Are you serious?"

"I used to think that being a 'ship's doctor' was a very delicate profession, but Luo, you've completely changed my perception!"

"Luo, you are the true hero!"

Count me in!

Count me in!

Ace, Kid, and Killer were the first to respond to Storm's invitation.

Opportunities to challenge the captain are rare.

"If the captain doesn't mind, I'd like to join the battle too, yohohoho!"

Brooke followed suit and chose to participate in the challenge.

Robin and Perona refused to fight outright.

The latter also grabbed Bepo by the ear, dragging the polar bear out of the fighting circle.

To Storm's surprise, Nami, whom he had thought would avoid the fight, joined in after hesitating for a while.

Nami took a deep breath and said with a determined look in her eyes.

"I want to challenge the captain too!"

"Hahaha……"

Storm burst into laughter, his body swelling and changing amidst the deafening sound.

A colossal crimson dragon appeared in the sky garden.

The Crimson Dragon Emperor's golden eyes swept across the entire area, and an invisible dragon's might permeated the surroundings.

"Then let's all join in!"

(End of this chapter)