Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 312 Kizaru, why is it always you?

Storm never liked the World Government.

The reason he accepted the Five Elders' invitation and became one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea was that he coveted Vegapunk, the world's greatest genius.

Both Vegapunk's medical technology (the Jade Scales used on Bonney) and his research on Devil Fruits (the artificial [Azure Dragon Fruit]) held immense appeal for Storm.

However, Bonney's Jade Scales are currently undergoing treatment, the artificial [Azure Dragon Fruit] has been transformed into the shape of Strom, and Vegapunk himself has been forcibly taken away by him.

If that's the case, why is Storm still so fixated on the identity of "one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea"?

Storm doesn't want anything from the World Government!

Nasujiro clearly sensed the White Dragon's cold attitude and instantly flew into a rage.

When have the Five Elders ever encountered such an arrogant attitude?

Mere mortal!

"you--"

"Oh, right!"

Storm didn't give Nassuro a chance to vent his anger, forcefully interrupting him.

"I am truly grateful to the World Government for offering me five Devil Fruits, so I have also presented them with a special gift."

"The Five Elders, you should have a special Den Den Mushi for monitoring Punk Hazard Island, right?"

"You should be able to see Punk Hazard Island, right?"

Punk Hazard?

Storm's words echoed among the power brokers in Pangaea, relayed through Den Den Mushi (snail phone).

Nassuro was also well aware of the meaning behind "Punk Hazard Island," and he subconsciously looked at Satan beside him.

"Satan?!"

Without hesitation, Satan Saint took out a surveillance Den Den Mushi from the side, connected it to Punk Hazard Island, and projected the broadcast onto the wall of the Power Chamber.

As the scientific defense god of the world government, Satan Saint naturally has the right to monitor Punk Hazard Island anytime, anywhere.

It's just that Saint Satan rarely uses this power.

After all, the entire Punk Hazard island, apart from Vegapunk, is home to...

In Satan's view, the rest of the so-called "scientists" were nothing more than mediocre talents.

The surveillance Den Den Mushi of Satan Saints were also targeting the First Research Institute on Punk Hazard Island—Vegapunk's research institute!

In that split second between the transmission of video footage from the surveillance Den Den Mushi (a type of electric scooter) and the transfer of power.

A deathly silence fell over the entire power structure.

The enormous figure of the blue-eyed white dragon stretching its body to its heart's content on Punk Hazard Island was clearly reflected in the eyes of each of the Five Elders.

The white dragon has somehow managed to infiltrate Punk Hazard without anyone noticing!

Moreover, the Five Elders didn't receive any prior intelligence or warning during his infiltration!?

How dare Bai Long?!

"The Five Elders, you're watching me now, aren't you?"

Storm's keen senses clearly detected several faint gazes watching him—the surveillance gazes of the Den Den Mushi (snail phone).

"This is my 'return gift,' are you satisfied?"

The World Government has only lost Vegapunk.

Storm is about to lose an astronomical amount of research funding!

He's so kind...

After saying that, Storm hung up the Den Den Mushi immediately.

Between power.

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

Nassuro and the other four Elders exchanged bewildered glances, none of them able to believe that the White Dragon would actually attack Punk Hazard Island, or even Vegapunk.

"That bastard, Hakuryu!"

"How dare he?!"

"Send men! Send men to Punk Hazard Island immediately!"

"Vegapunk is the greatest genius on the ocean, and his research projects are of great benefit to the government!"

"Send the Navy! Send Kizaru! Get Kizaru to Punk Hazard Island as fast as possible to rescue them!"

After a chaotic conversation.

Nasujuro grabbed a Den Den Mushi and dialed directly to Marine Headquarters, quickly assigning the mission of "saving Vegapunk" to Kizaru.

Upon receiving the personal order from the Five Elders, Kizaru, without the slightest hesitation, transformed into a beam of light and flew towards the Red Line.

"White Dragon... Vongola Storm..."

Kizaru's figure was hidden in a dazzling light, and his expression looked extremely serious.

"No matter how disappointed you are with the Navy... you shouldn't take your anger out on innocent people..."

Few people know this.

The deep friendship between Kizaru and Vegapunk lasted for decades.

When the MADS organization was forcibly banned by the World Government.

Kizaru was among the Marines tasked with going to the island where MADS was based to "capture" Vegapunk!

It's no exaggeration to say that...

Kizaru and Vegapunk are truly "best friends"!

Upon hearing from the Five Elders that Haku had attacked Punk Hazard Island, Kizaru dared not delay for a moment. He immediately crossed the Red Line at top speed and then flew towards the New World.

At the same time, power struggles.

After giving the order to "rescue people," the Five Elders fell silent once again.

The main problem is that they don't know how to deal with the White Dragon.

After the Buster Call incident, the Five Elders were well aware of what the White Dragon's strength meant.

Haku single-handedly fought against two Marine Admirals at the same time...

This is even a embellished version of the statement.

The truth is not "confrontation", but "defeat"!

He single-handedly defeated the combined forces of two naval admirals.

Even Whitebeard, universally recognized as the "strongest man in the ocean," couldn't do that, right?

According to the Five Elders.

Aside from lacking territory and influence, if we only consider strength, White Dragon has already reached the level of a Pirate Emperor!

But facing the Pirate Emperor.

The World Government's consistent stance is that war should never be started unless absolutely necessary!

Is Vegapunk worthy of the World Government launching a super war to defeat the Pirate Emperor?

The five elders were all pondering this question at that moment.

"White Dragon... I never imagined he would grow to this level..."

"Wasn't our plan... a bit too reckless?"

"I doubt Kizaru alone could defeat Haku."

"Even when Kizaru and Akainu teamed up last time, they still couldn't defeat Haku..."

"This time, the focus isn't on 'fighting,' but on 'rescuing people.' Kizaru's speed is still reliable..."

The five elders discussed the matter for a while, and then fell silent again.

Something that even the Five Elders were unwilling to consider, yet was highly likely to happen, was now before them—

If Kizaru goes to rescue them but fails and instead falls into Haku's hands...

What will happen then?

The World Government not only failed to save the greatest genius in the world, but also lost a Marine Admiral?

"Now that things have come to this, let's not dwell on Kizaru's problem. With his speed, even if he can't win, he can still run away."

"It was Marcus Mazsei, who once fought alongside Kizaru, who spoke up."

"Now we have another problem—how should we deal with Haku?"

Even the Pirate Emperor has never made a move against the world's greatest scientist.

White Dragon's actions undoubtedly greatly offended the World Government.

"We can no longer allow Haku to remain a member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"Topman Vocuri said in a deep voice."

"The nature of this incident is absolutely appalling!"

"If we abolish Haku's status as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, then the Seven Warlords of the Sea will now be missing two members."

Nasujuro listed the titles of the current Seven Warlords of the Sea as if they were his own.

Hawkeye, Sea Knight, Snake Woman, Crocodile, Moonlight Moria...

"The last four all suffered crushing defeats this year."

"Now that we've lost another White Dragon, the reputation of the Seven Warlords of the Sea will depend entirely on Hawkeye."

"There is a 'World's Greatest Swordsman' who has never lost...

Shepard X. Pitt Saint said softly.

"Shouldn't the prestige of being one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea be enough to sustain this?"

Is this the key point?

Nassou looked at Pitsaur silently.

The key point is that, apart from Hawkeye, all the other Shichibukai have failed!

A defeated Shichibukai has no deterrent effect on ordinary pirates.

Unless the person who defeats the Seven Warlords of the Sea is the Pirate Emperor.

But can Haku become the Pirate Emperor this year?

Marcus Mazsan was about to say something.

"We should recruit new Shichibukai members as soon as possible to fill the gaps—"

Brubru—

A sudden, urgent ringing of a Den Den Mushi interrupted Marcus Mazsan's words.

Satan glanced at the people next to him and took out a Den Den Mushi.

"It's Kizaru calling..."

Satan Saint just answered the Den Den Mushi.

Kizaru's voice then came through the receiver.

"Saint Satan, Punk Hazard Island is gone... I'm currently following Vegapunk's Vivre Card... Oh, Punk Hazard Island is in the sky, I see the White Dragon, and he's accompanied by King Shiki II—"

zizi——

At that moment, Kizaru's Den Den Mushi signal was interfered with by some unknown force and was directly interrupted.

A piercing siren echoed between those in power.

"The White Dragon didn't just take Vegapunk away?"

Piet Saint opened his mouth wide in disbelief, like a worm with its jaws wide open.

"He even took Punk Hazard with him?"

"No, that's not the key point. The key point is King Shiki II."

Nasurou Sei felt a terrible headache coming on, supporting his bald head with one hand.

"According to previous intelligence, the Golden Lion II is a subordinate of the Red Dragon Emperor and a member of the Dawn Pirates."

"We cannot yet confirm whether the White Dragon is the Crimson Dragon Emperor."

"But one thing is certain: White Dragon is now in contact with the Dawn Pirates!"

"This great pirate, whose strength rivals that of two Marine Admirals, is making contact with a group of equally powerful pirates!"

"Haku is going to become the Pirate Emperor!"

Nassuro Sei asserted.

At the same time, in the new world, ten thousand meters above the ground, on Punk Hazard Island.

Kizaru put away the Den Den Mushi, which had completely lost signal, and silently looked ahead.

Storm rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and slowly flew out of Punk Hazard.

"Kizaru, why is it always you?"

(End of this chapter)