Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 252 The North Sea Hunting Plan!

My heart and actions are as clear as a mirror, and all my deeds are righteous.

Storm's words were extremely well said.

However, the vast majority of the Storm Pirates still firmly declined Storm's invitation to "become a Marine"—

I was very touched, but then I declined.

The actual situation is not much different from what Storm had previously predicted.

Of all the members, only Nami accepted Storm's invitation and chose to become a "righteous" Marine.

But this little thief wasn't after the "navy" label at all.

She was only after the "Navy" identity, which came with an annual salary of at least several million Berries!

Since being recruited by Storm, Nami has not had any "income" for quite some time.

Although a salary of several million Berries isn't much—in fact, if Nami were to become a pirate now, she could probably steal that much money in a single raid.

But even a mosquito's leg is still meat!

Nami never looked down on Bailey.

Moreover, Pele was obtained through "legal channels"!

Then I'm even less likely to mind.

Apart from Nami.

The rest, like Ace and Kid who haven't yet received a bounty, have no interest in things like the "Navy" or "Beli"; they're determined to become pirates.

As for Robin, Brook, and the other members who already have bounties on their heads...

Honestly.

If Robin and Brook really want to join the Navy.

Storm does have a solution.

For details, please refer to Zango, a subordinate of Rear Admiral Tina, who will later command the Navy Headquarters.

He was also a pirate with a bounty of 900 million Berries, who was later recruited by Tina.

Not only did the Navy cancel his bounty, but he was even able to join the Navy and eventually became a lieutenant commander at the Navy Headquarters...

Zango can be considered a good example of "turning over a new leaf".

For Storm.

If Brook and Robin wanted to join the Navy, it wouldn't be difficult to do so.

Unfortunately, whether it was Robin, Brook, or even Law who joined last, they all failed.

None of these three members had any interest in the "navy".

Storm had no choice but to give up.

He didn't necessarily want his subordinates to join the navy.

His original intention was simply to use his "naval" identity to obtain some wages and benefits for the crew.

Unfortunately, none of these guys appreciated it!

Then Nami will have to enjoy the benefits of being "official" all by herself.

Storm was in a good mood after recruiting a new member for the "Blade Force".

He also took a large amount of food from Iggy's body—before leaving Dressrosa, he had specifically purchased a batch of grain from King Riku and stored it in Iggy's "swamp space" for future use.

An infinitely large swamp space – everyone who's used it raves about it!

"Everyone! To celebrate the addition of the 'Ship's Doctor'! To celebrate Nami becoming a 'Navy'!"

Storm placed a mountain of Dressrosa specialties among the crowd, raised his hands, and cheered.

"Let's continue the banquet!"

No pirate can refuse an invitation to a banquet.

While the members were preparing food for the banquet.

Storm called Luo aside by himself.

"Luo, welcome to the team."

Luo smiled, but didn't say anything more.

Since Mr. Corazon died on the island of Mignon.

Law set his life's goal as revenge against the Donquixote Family and Donquixote Doflamingo!

Now, Donquixote Doflamingo and the entire Donquixote Family have been wiped out by Haku.

White Dragon gave away the Silence Fruit and Baby 5...

Luo "sold" himself to the other party willingly.

"There's one more thing."

Storm pulled a Den Den Mushi from his pocket and then handed it to Law.

"Aren't you really going to call your 'grandpa' via Den Den Mushi?"

"……grandfather!"

Luo's smile vanished instantly, and his lips twitched.

"Captain, I've been wanting to ask you this for a while now: why did you say that Marshal Sengoku was my grandfather?"

"Hmm? Didn't you notice before?"

Upon hearing this, Storm frowned.

"The late Lieutenant Colonel Rosinandi was the adopted son of Marshal Sengoku."

"Mr. Corazon is actually the adopted son of the Fleet Admiral..."

Upon hearing this, Luo was taken aback.

"Isn't he a Celestial Dragon?"

"That's a long story..."

Storm was initially reluctant to talk about it because he found it troublesome.

But under Luo's earnest gaze, he still gave a brief account of the Don Quixote family's past.

"...So it is, so it is... Donquixote Doflamingo, his life is truly lamentable."

There's a saying that goes like this—

If someone had experienced Don Quixote Doflamingo's childhood, they might not be half as kind as Doflamingo.

Storm is willing to believe this statement.

Even after he learned about Bartholomew Bear's tragic childhood...

can only say.

Big Bear is truly a very special kind of person...

"Doflamingo... Mr. Corazon..."

Luo murmured a few words in a low voice.

Before today, he had no idea that Mr. Corazon also had such a terrible childhood...

Fortunately, he was adopted by a naval admiral.

"Wait a minute!"

Luo suddenly came to his senses and looked at Storm with great confusion.

"Mr. Corazon is the adopted son of Marshal Sengoku... but I have no relation to Marshal Sengoku!"

"Yeah?"

Storm frowned and asked in return.

"Aren't you Lieutenant Colonel Rosinandi's 'adopted son'?"

"Isn't an adopted son's adopted son just a grandson?"

Lieutenant Colonel Rosinandi's adopted son...

Luo's lips moved a few times.

But he didn't utter a single word of denial.

He never considered Mr. Corazon as a "father".

But hearing what Storm said, Luo suddenly couldn't bring himself to deny it.

Perhaps in Luo's heart, Rosinante's existence truly illuminated his dark childhood like the sun...

For Ronaldo, Rosinante was not a father figure, but he was more than a father figure to him.

"...Regardless! I have no connection with Fleet Admiral Sengoku!"

Luo pursed his lips and said firmly.

"Even if he has a close relationship with Mr. Corazon... I have nothing to do with him!"

"Think what you want."

Storm shook the Den Den Mushi in his hand.

"Would you like to contact him? I can directly dial the Sengoku Marshal's private Den Den Mushi."

"……In no mood!"

"OK."

Storm put away the Den Den Mushi and patted Law on the shoulder.

"There's something else I need your help with later."

"Now, let's enjoy the banquet!"

Luo Wuyan nodded.

At the banquet later.

Storm then delivered a piece of news that surprised and delighted everyone present.

"Can we set sail now?"

"Can we leave the Germa Kingdom now?"

"Can we go fight other pirates now?"

clap clap!

Storm stretched out his hands and clapped vigorously a few times, silencing the excited guys.

"I know you're all tired of just training all the time..."

Storm's gaze swept over Ace, Kid, Killer, Nami, Perona, and the others.

"I also believe that training without actual combat is meaningless."

"I got this list from Dressrosa!"

Storm took an account book from Iggy's body.

He looked around and handed the account book to the newcomer, Luo.

"This list records the names, locations, and approximate size of the Don Quixote family's influence within the North Sea region."

The Don Quixote family started in the North Sea and grew into a world-class organization.

Four outer seas, amusement park, a new world...

The Don Quixote family left their mark on almost every corner of the sea.

Beihai is the "hometown" of the Don Quixote family.

While the Donquixote Family's influence in the North Sea cannot compare to Dressrosa's "true headquarters," it should not be underestimated.

The members of the Storm Pirates have gathered in the North Blue.

Storm planned to give them something to do.

Just as he said.

Simply burying yourself in hard work won't work.

Real-world experience is the best way to cultivate strong individuals.

"That's awesome, boss!"

"This is the kind of pirate I've always imagined!"

"The remnants of the Don Quixote family...do they also have a lot of money?"

Ace, Kid, and Nami were all itching to get started, eager to leave the Sky Garden and head towards the free sea.

"That's why I didn't let you go out before..."

Storm rubbed his temples and looked at Luo, who was looking through the account list in his hand, and gave him some serious advice.

"Luo, you're from the North Sea, so be extra careful when you're leading these guys on voyages."

"I understand, Captain, you're so long-winded!"

Luo looked down at the accounts in his hand and answered casually.

"Eri the Spider... I haven't heard that name in years! So it's here after all! Humph!"

Law was unable to personally avenge Doflamingo.

Now, cleaning up the remnants of the Don Quixote family is something he can be happy about.

The Storm Pirates' operations in the North Blue—

Storm intends to call it the "North Sea Safari Project" for the time being.

He does not intend to participate in the project personally.

But the good news he announced in public still brought smiles to the faces of most of the members present.

After the banquet ended.

Most members stayed in the Sky Garden.

Storm, along with Law, Bepo, and Robin, rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon back to Minion Island below.

Law instructed Bepo to deliver the news of "joining the Storm Pirates" to the other members of the Heart Pirates.

Immediately afterwards, he followed Storm and Robin to the Germa Kingdom!

"The Kingdom of Germa..."

Luo stood atop the head of the blue-eyed white dragon, gazing into the distance at the giant snails on the sea surface.

"A snail castle moving on the sea... Just like in the comics!"

"Garuda, Poison Powder, Spark Red, Electric Blue, Stealth Black, Winch Green..."

"And there's Sora, the hero of the ocean!"

Robin originally thought that Law's personality was very calm and composed, unlike Ace and Kid who were "out of the loop".

But now, it seems she misunderstood something.

"Luo, you're very familiar with the Germa Kingdom?"

"This is common sense in Beihai!"

Law reluctantly looked away, glanced at Robin, and answered seriously.

Then he quickly shifted his gaze back to the giant snails on the sea surface.

"Hero Sora... Hero Sora... Am I really meant to become Hero Sora?"

"Luo! Wake up!"

Storm reached out and placed his hand on Luo's shoulder, then shook him vigorously.

"I brought you here not so you could destroy Germa 66!"

"As a doctor, have you ever heard of a condition called 'Azure Jade Scales'?"

(End of this chapter)