Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 263 White Dragon's Mouth Cannon!

"Lischiradil Island?"

Storm casually made a clay stand and placed the Den Den Mushi on it.

"The Five Elders, you seem to really like this island?"

"Because the island of Lischiled is 'close' enough!"

Nasujiro Sei's tone was very cold, as always.

"Furthermore, Kizaru has other matters to attend to, so he will not be involved in this transaction."

"Then who is in charge of my transaction?"

Storm raised an eyebrow and asked curiously.

"The other Marine Admirals?"

"This transaction will be handled by the CP department in meeting with you."

Nasujiro replied indifferently.

"Remember your 'bargain chips' to shut Donquixote Doflamingo up forever!"

"So what about your 'Devil Fruits'?"

Storm nodded slightly, then asked in return.

"Five Devil Fruits. I only got the Swamp Fruit and the Cube Fruit so far, so there should be at least one Mythical Zoan Fruit left, right?"

You'll find out then!

After saying that, Nasujuro Sei hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"Beep—beep—"

Storm frowned as he listened to the dial tone coming from the Den Den Mushi's receiver.

Why keep us in suspense at a time like this?

and……

Storm recalled Nassshuro's earlier words.

CP department?

CP has a total of ten departments. Which department is responsible for liaising with him?

A regular CP department?

The CP9 department hidden from the world's view?

Or is it CP0, which is known as the "strongest shield of the Celestial Dragons"?

Even if Nasujiro's words contained no logical flaws—that the Admirals were busy with their duties and that the CP department, responsible for doing dirty and tiring work for the World Government, would continue to carry out the Admirals' missions.

However, Storm, who was never afraid to assume the worst about the World Government, still inexplicably felt something was wrong.

Strom had this uneasy feeling since the last time the Five Elders actively sought a deal with Doflamingo.

If I had to find a reason for this feeling...

Storm could only explain it as "intuition".

But in any case.

It would be best if the Five Elders would obediently hand over the Devil Fruits.

If the Five Elders want to use the guise of a "deal" to do something to Storm...

Storm was very welcoming.

He can never have too many grand prize trophies.

Storm just hoped that if the Five Elders really wanted to do something big, then the force they sent had better be strong!

If it weren't for the fact that "the Five Elders descending to earth in person" is such a rare occurrence.

Storm has no problem with Nassou personally overseeing the deal.

On the other side.

Ichiro was still in shock that the Five Elders would personally contact Haku by Den Den Mushi.

But after he heard the Five Elders' words clearly, he realized what it meant—

There is no limit to how shocking it can get.

Only after the Five Elders hung up the Den Den Mushi did Issho manage to lift his chin, which was about to fall to the ground.

"...A deal with Donquixote Doflamingo?"

Yi Xiao stared at his blind eyes, staring intently at Storm.

"What is that? Isn't Donquixote Doflamingo already dead?"

Storm put away the Den Den Mushi, glanced at the gambling dog next to him, and answered the question with a question.

"Who told you Doflamingo is dead?"

Yi Xiao replied in a low voice, "That's what the World Economic Daily reported..."

"Who told you to believe the World Economic News report?"

Storm retorted without holding back.

"The so-called professional ethics of journalists are exactly the same as the gambler's talk of 'the last bet'."

"That's all bullshit!"

Yi Xiao felt that Storm was cursing him again, and he even heard evidence of it.

But... he's a gambling addict (crossed out) — Pshaw!

Yixiao was just a gambler to begin with.

Although he was very unhappy, he couldn't find any reason to refute it.

Because of phrases like "the last round"...

Yi Xiao really did say that.

Fat Tiger, still retaining his rationality, decided to change the subject.

"So Donquixote Doflamingo didn't actually die?"

"no."

Storm smiled and didn't continue the conversation, nor did he press the issue further. He casually remarked...

"Donquixote Doflamingo's identity is not simple."

"He's not just an ordinary Shichibukai; his surname is 'Don Quixote,' which is the surname of a Celestial Dragon!"

"Donquixote Doflamingo is highly valued in the eyes of the World Government."

Suddenly, Yixiao recalled Storm's earlier words—

"It's better to rob the world government than others."

A smile reveals a complex mix of emotions.

"So you made a deal with the World Government, using one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea as a bargaining chip?"

"Let me correct your statement."

Storm thought for a moment and then spoke.

"It's not a 'transaction,' it's more accurately described as 'extortion.'"

"I captured Donquixote Doflamingo and then directly extorted five Devil Fruits from the World Government."

"They already gave us two—I just told the Five Elders that, you heard me, right?"

Yi Xiao nodded silently.

So that's what I'm saying.

Storm crossed his legs and said with a flippant expression.

"Being a pirate requires brains!"

"Robbery is also a skill."

"Rob whoever has money!"

"This is the right way for pirates to get rich."

Yi Xiao felt there was a big problem with what Storm said.

However, he couldn't find the source of the problem.

Yi Xiao pondered Storm's words in her mind several times.

He seemed to have thought of something, gripped the [Blackline] sword, and tapped the golden floor beneath his feet with the scabbard.

"If measured in terms of 'wealth,' the Golden Emperor's wealth is probably unmatched on the entire ocean, isn't it?"

With a smile, his pale eyes "looked" at Storm and said in a deep voice.

"So that's why you came to Grantezolo?"

"No, I came to Grantezoro because I was interested in the man, the Golden Emperor Tezoro, not his money."

Storm shook his head and said seriously.

"Mr. Yixiao, don't narrowly define 'wealth' as ​​something as trivial as 'money' or 'Pele'."

Money can be earned back.

"What is the most precious treasure on the sea? It's 'people'!"

Honestly.

Although Storm had previously told Tesoro something about "re-cultivating a Golden Emperor".

But just take that with a grain of salt.

Even Storm wasn't confident he could recreate a Golden Emperor.

Tesoro's wealth comes from the power of the Gold-Gold Fruit, but it is not solely due to the Gold-Gold Fruit.

If there is only one Gold-Gold Fruit, it is enough to create a "Golden Emperor".

Then Donquixote Doflamingo wouldn't have put the Gold-Gold Fruit up for auction!

The Don Quixote family has so many members.

Why doesn't Doflamingo just pick anyone and train them to become the new "Golden Emperor"?

The fact is—

Not just anyone who eats the Gold-Gold Fruit can become the "Golden Emperor".

The same example can also be applied to the "rubber fruit".

The so-called "rubber fruit".

That is, [Zoan type, Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Nika form].

It's not like just anyone who eats the Nika Fruit can instantly "evolve" into a sun god!

Ever since Joey Boy's failure.

The Nika Fruit has been adrift on the sea for eight hundred years.

But in these eight hundred years, no "Rubber Boy" has ever become the new "Joey Boy".

I want to be "Joy Boy".

[Nika Fruit], [Straw Hat], [D]... all these conditions are indispensable.

And the desire is to become the "Golden Emperor".

The Gold-Gold Fruit is very important.

Kotesolo's own business and economic talents are equally important!

Yi Xiao pondered Storm's words several more times, and he discovered a blind spot once again.

"Since you value 'human beings' more, why don't you just cooperate with Donquixote Doflamingo?"

Yi Xiao asked earnestly.

"You and Donquixote Doflamingo are both Shichibukai, members of the same organization, and you previously said that the Donquixote Family's business empire is enormous."

"I directly captured Doflamingo. Apart from the fact that this guy was clueless and provoked me, the main reason was that there was another 'person' whose value was higher than this 'flamingo'."

The "other person" that Storm was referring to was, of course, Trafalgar Law.

"That person is now one of my members. I'll introduce you to him sometime."

"Um……"

Yi Xiao nodded emphatically.

Since he was determined to join Bai Long's ranks to repay the other party's "life-saving grace",

So he had already mentally prepared himself to contact and meet with Bai Long's other subordinates.

Rather, Yixiao is actually looking forward to meeting Bailong's other subordinates.

His meeting with Bailong was brief.

However, I have gained a preliminary understanding of the other party's character.

honestly.

Bailong was not the vicious pirate that Yixiao had imagined.

in contrast.

This guy has his own set of principles, and he's not as cruel and ruthless as the rumors suggest.

of course.

"Reckless", "lawless", "bullying the weak"... these labels were also applied to Bai Long by Yi Xiao.

From a smile's perspective.

Haku is an unconventional pirate.

Yixiao didn't dislike this kind of pirate.

He does indeed have "moral fastidiousness"—after all, he is a "tiger" who chose to blind himself because the world is too filthy.

But that's the reality of the ocean.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that a domineering creature like the White Dragon is better suited to this dog-eat-dog world of the ocean.

Thinking of this, Yi Xiao couldn't help but sigh.

"Alas, the sea has no benevolence or righteousness..."

"Too long-winded and nagging."

Storm shook his head, showing great disdain for the wistful emotion that Yixiao revealed.

"You feel bad about this ocean right now, and you're sighing and complaining here."

"Instead of using your own power, you can transform the ocean into the shape you desire."

Even if you can't change the whole world, at least changing your surroundings is a good thing.

After a barrage of words, Storm didn't wait for Yixiao's reaction before giving the order.

"I'm going to Rischirid Island later, you stay here and recover from your injuries."

Healing...

Yi Xiao snapped out of her daze and touched the bandages hidden inside her clothes.

White Dragon's punches are still quite powerful...

"Don't you need me to come with you?"

As Yixiao finished speaking, she suddenly remembered something.

"You're not going to destroy Lischelled Island, are you?"

"This kind of thing..."

Storm said noncommittally.

"It depends on the choice of the world governments."

Later.

After Strom and Tezzolo returned, he gave him a few instructions, asking him to take good care of Yixiao, the "blind man."

Tezzolo, however, reported another piece of news to Storm—

Grantezoro is about to set sail for Tottoland in the Land of the World to attend Big Mom's tea party.

"The World Tea Party... I also happen to be thinking of going to World Tottoland."

Storm nodded slightly.

"However, don't get too close to the Big Mom Pirates. My target is Charlotte Linlin!"

Storm's simple sentence sparked Tezzolo's endless imagination.

Then, before Tezzolo could say anything more...

Then Storm summoned a blue-eyed white dragon, which flew out of Grantezoro.

Target – Lischirid Island!

(End of this chapter)