Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 3 [Special Paramecia-type Clay Fruit]!

So I'm stuck with X Drake's undercover script!

Strom black-boned chicken and mackerel.

Without eating the Nika Fruit, how could you become a pirate or the Pirate King?!

Is it too late to back out of joining the Sharp Blade Force now?

Just as Storm hesitated whether to speak.

Aokiji suddenly added another sentence.

"Of course, Storm, your current strength is still lacking."

Ok?

Storm swallowed back the words that were about to slip out.

It seems like something big is about to happen?

"Headquarters will also provide some assistance in carrying out this undercover operation."

Aokiji continued.

"You've heard about this year—no, it's last year now."

"Any rumors about last year's recruit training camp?"

Related rumors?

Storm recalled for a moment and immediately made a connection.

"Is Admiral Kuzan referring to that rumor that 'outstanding graduates of the training camp can receive Devil Fruit rewards'?"

Why is this news circulating in this year's recruit training camp?

Of course, it's because of that terrible incident that happened three years ago!

1515 in the Haiyuan calendar.

Edward Weevil, who calls himself "Whitebeard II," brazenly attacks the recruit training camp.

The entire naval training camp suffered heavy casualties.

From Chief Instructor Zephyr down, only three people from the entire training camp survived the attack.

Even Zephyr himself had an arm severed by Edward Weevil.

The attack caused an uproar at the Navy Headquarters.

For this reason, the recruit training camp was suspended for one session.

The recruit training camp only reopened last year.

At the time, it was to eliminate the negative impact of the previous vicious attack.

This is also to encourage new recruits to actively participate in this training camp program.

The Navy Headquarters not only deployed a large number of security personnel to this training camp.

Furthermore, very generous prizes have been prepared for the graduates of this year's recruit training camp.

Rumor has it that this includes the legendary treasure of the sea – the Devil Fruit!

This message was ultimately identified by Storm as "Fake News".

As a participant in this year's recruit training camp and an outstanding graduate.

Storm had never even seen a Devil Fruit!

Until he graduated from boot camp.

Let alone Devil Fruits.

I didn't even see the devil fruit peel!

But now, things seem to have taken a turn for the better?

"Yes, that's the news."

Aokiji nodded and said calmly.

"Devil Fruits do exist."

"It's not just for 'outstanding graduates,' but also for 'members of the Sharp Blade Unit.'"

Storm's heart skipped a beat.

He was an "outstanding graduate" before, and now he's a "member of the Sharp Blade Unit"!

Could it be that……

Storm gently rubbed the Devil Ring on his thumb a few times.

"Admiral Kuzan, you mean... I can obtain a Devil Fruit right now?"

Aokiji directly responded to the expectation.

"That's it!"

next moment.

Aokiji casually stretched out his hand, and three hard white ice balls emerged from under the desk.

Under the control of the frozen man's mind.

Three ice pucks drifted to Storm's side, orbiting his body like satellites.

"Devil Fruits are extremely rare and precious treasures; even the headquarters doesn't have many in stock."

Aokiji casually remarked, manipulating the three ice balls.

"Of these three Devil Fruits, two are Paramecia-type and one is Zoan-type. You can choose one to eat."

"This fruit is also a 'perk' of joining the Sharp Blade Squad!"

If you had told me about these new recruit benefits earlier, why did you waste so much time talking about it before?!

Looking at the three ice hockey pucks surrounding him, Storm's eyes were as hungry as Big Mom's when she had a food craving.

Through the hard, icy shell, he could vaguely see the mysterious spiral pattern of arabesque below.

So this is a Devil Fruit!

The "superpower cheat" I dreamed of as a child!

Aokiji manipulated the three ice balls back to his side, causing the ice to thaw.

As the icy white outer shell faded, the three Devil Fruits finally revealed their true forms to Storm.

"Storm."

Aokiji smiled.

"Would you like me to introduce the names of these three Devil Fruits and their general effects?"

"No."

Storm casually declined, his gaze remaining firmly fixed on the three Devil Fruits.

"I've read 'The Devil Fruit Encyclopedia'."

Devil Fruit Encyclopedia.

This is a book that sounds very valuable, but is actually not that rare.

At least in the Naval Headquarters archives, Storm had seen several of them.

At first, Storm didn't understand.

Based on the intelligence he knew.

Throughout the entire ocean, there are only two people who would carry a "Devil Fruit Encyclopedia" in search of their dream Devil Fruit.

And they're all from the "Black" generation—

Blackbeard Teach.

Black Leg Sanji.

Don't other people know to look up Devil Fruit abilities in the "Devil Fruit Encyclopedia"?

A cruel fact is—

Most people are indeed unaware of the existence of the "Devil Fruit Encyclopedia".

Even among naval forces that are spread across the globe.

There are plenty of people who don't know anything about Devil Fruits.

On this vast ocean where almost everyone drops out of prenatal education.

Knowledge is also a kind of "treasure from the ocean".

But at least Storm had seen the "Devil Fruit Encyclopedia".

He knew the appearance and abilities of every Devil Fruit recorded in it by heart.

After all, he also has quite a few "fruits of his dreams".

Like the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, the Op-Op Fruit, the Glint-Glint Fruit, the Azure Dragon Fruit, and so on.

Unfortunately, all of these Devil Fruits now belong to someone.

At this moment, none of the three Devil Fruits that Aokiji took out were the ideal fruits that Storm had in mind.

But that didn't stop him from recognizing their "real names" at a glance—

The one on the left is the [Paramecia-type Whip-Whisper Fruit].

The one on the right is the Paramecia-type Clay-Clay Fruit.

The one in the middle is a Zoan-type Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Allosaurus form.

If Storm remembers correctly.

The power of these three Devil Fruits will eventually manifest in the members of the Blade Force!

Storm looked at the rough-skinned, dark green Allosaurus Fruit that Aokiji had placed right in the center.

He couldn't help but think of X. Drake once again.

If Storm had chosen the Allosaurus Fruit at this point...

Could it be that he also received a mission from X Drake—to infiltrate the Beasts Pirates?

Pity……

Storm is not opposed to Devil Fruits.

However, he also has very serious stereotypes.

For example, that infamous line—

Even dogs wouldn't eat that kind of fruit!

There are far too many people playing with fire on the high seas.

Fire-based abilities are so prevalent, it's like the slaves in the Sabaody Archipelago.

And yet, the "original owner" of the "Flame-Flame Fruit" can't even outplay others when it comes to playing with fire...

No wonder they "left the group"!

But if you say it's the "Flame-Flame Fruit," even a dog wouldn't eat it.

So, the common and ancient species of the Zoan type are so bad that even a dog would shake its head in disbelief.

If given a choice.

Storm had absolutely no interest in the Allosaurus Fruit.

However, his prolonged staring still caught Aokiji's attention.

The views of Storm, a "half-native" man, on Devil Fruits.

The views on Devil Fruits differ greatly from those of the "natives" on the blue planet.

For example, Storm declined to accept the Allosaurus Fruit.

However, Aokiji believed that the Allosaurus Fruit was the strongest of the three Devil Fruits he had taken out at that moment!

Who cares about "mud" or "whips"...

An ancient species of animal.

Hand-to-hand combat is the only way to win!

Aokiji picked up the Devil Fruit in the very center and asked a question.

"Stromb, you want this [Allosaurus Fruit]?"

"No!"

Storm decisively refused.

"I'm thinking about the other two Paramecia-type Devil Fruits now!"

Paramecia-type Devil Fruits have a very wide range of upper and lower limits in terms of ability.

It's like the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and the Silence-Silence Fruit.

The former can trigger devastating "sea earthquakes," "earthquakes," and "air earthquakes."

As for the latter, it's unbeatable in improving sleep quality... right?

Storm recalled the contents recorded in the "Devil Fruit Encyclopedia".

【Paramecia Type - Whip-Whip Fruit】

The user can command anything he whips, including inanimate objects.

This is a "Super Slave Owner Fruit"!

If the Whip-Whisper Fruit falls into the hands of some unscrupulous people.

Well then... hehehe...

Storm put certain unhealthy thoughts out of his mind.

【Paramecia-type Clay-Clay Fruit】.

Its ability is to create and control clay, and it can also become a clay figure itself.

If I absolutely have to say something...

This is actually a "special Paramecia-type Devil Fruit".

"I've made up my mind!"

Storm pointed to the Devil Fruit, whose skin was milky white and whose flesh was piled up in layers like soil.

"I want the Clay-Clay Fruit!"

Seeing that Storm had made his final choice.

Aokiji did not offer any objections.

To what extent can the abilities of Devil Fruits be developed?

Ultimately, it depends on the individual's own level of understanding.

Some Devil Fruits, despite their immense power, are used in a way that resembles that of a clown.

Some Devil Fruits, despite having very weak abilities, have been developed into unique features by the Joker.

At this moment, Aokiji chose to believe in Storm's talent!

Aokiji personally handed the Clay Fruit to Storm.

"This Paramecia-type Devil Fruit is yours, Vongola Storm!"

The moment he obtained the Clay Fruit, Storm was moved to speak.

"Sir! I love the Navy so much! I love the Sharp Blade Force so much!"

He was given a Devil Fruit as soon as he enlisted.

The Sharp Blade Unit is really daring!

"Ara la la".

Aokiji chuckled to himself.

How much do you like it?

Storm hesitated for a moment, then began chanting.

"Evil is coming, and I will begin my watch now, until my death."

"I will not covet fame or fortune, nor will I vie for honor or favor."

"I will do my duty faithfully, even unto death."

"I am the blade in the darkness, the guardian of the sea."

"I am the shield that guards justice, the drum that awakens the sleepers."

"I am the storm that sweeps away sins, the dawn that breaks the day."

"I dedicate my life and honor to the Blade Force."

"This is true today, and it will be true every day."

Such a magnificent vow.

It nearly ignited the "burning justice" within Aokiji's heart that had been frozen for over a decade.

He clapped vigorously and shouted praises.

"Great! Very energetic!"

(End of this chapter)