Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 320 Don't discuss such wicked topics with a Marine Admiral! (Two chapters, 7k words)

The White Dragon Emperor's Bounty!

The world's second-highest bounty!

Tragic news! The greatest genius of the ocean has died!

The World Government and the Navy Headquarters' propaganda machines were equally powerful, sending the bounty for "Vongola Storm" across the entire ocean in a very short time.

At the same time, the World Government also pinned the huge blame for "killing Vegapunk" on the head of the new Pirate Emperor, "White Dragon Emperor".

After all, Punk Hazard Island did indeed disappear, and Vegapunk did indeed escape from the control of the World Government.

As for whether this "number one genius of the sea" is dead or not...

The World Government didn't care; they only hoped to use this incident to smear the "White Dragon Emperor."

A ruthless and lawless pirate emperor wantonly slaughters the greatest genius of the sea, jeopardizing the future development of world technology...

This is what the world government wants the world to see in the ocean.

Worldwide Totland

Storm also saw the news published in the World Government's newspapers.

His first concern was naturally the updated bounty amount.

But after seeing the changes in the bounty, Storm's first thought was—

"Warring States Period! The Five Elders! Those old geezers are really wicked!"

Storm looked at the bounty of 4,999,990,000 Berries and his fingers trembled with rage.

Honestly.

Storm is quite fixated on the amount of his bounty.

Or perhaps there are very few pirates who don't pay attention to changes in their bounties.

In this chaotic sea.

Only the bounty amount can offer pirates some solace.

What Storm didn't expect was that the bounty set by the World Government and the Marine Headquarters would be so tricky!

Previously, his bounty had been kept firmly below 100 million Berries.

Now it's all good...

It has to be a whopping 4,999,990,000 Berry!

They won't even give me 10,000 Berries!

Is it so hard to round up to a whole number?

Storm's obsessive-compulsive disorder, which was almost cured, is now flaring up again.

"That's really scary~"

Kizaru was also flipping through the World Government's newspapers at this moment, and when he saw Storm's new bounty, he couldn't help but marvel.

"I remember your last bounty was only 9500 million Berries."

"An increase of over 49 billion Berry in the bounty at once, that's really amazing!"

Kizaru's sentiments were entirely heartfelt.

On the high seas today.

Storm's bounty is indeed the "second highest in the world".

Only Whitebeard's bounty is higher than Storm's.

Whitebeard's bounty is 5.046 billion Berries.

If we only look at the monetary figures, Whitebeard's bounty is less than 5000 million Berries higher than Storm's.

This also shows how much the World Government and the Navy Headquarters valued Storm's strength.

However, if we change the metric for "bounty amount" from "contemporary" to "all-historical,"...

In the history of pirates that Kizaru remembers, only two people had a higher bounty than Storm at this time.

Gol D. Roger, the Pirate King, had a bounty of 5,564,800 Berries.

Edward Newgate the Whitebeard, with a bounty of 5.046 billion Berries.

Storm's bounty can only be described in eight words—

So-so, third in history.

To be fair...

"50 billion Berries" is already considered the ceiling for a pirate's bounty.

Other pirate emperors.

Kaido of the Beasts, Big Mom, Shanks...

Their bounty amounts were only 46 billion, 43 billion, and 40 billion respectively (rounded down).

There's even that "Red Dragon Emperor".

The Red Dragon Emperor's bounty is only 42 billion Berries.

The World Government and the Navy Headquarters will set a maximum bounty of 4,999,990,000 Berries for Storm.

I guess it's because of this guy's ridiculously strong strength...

As for the Pirate King and Whitebeard?

The bounties on the two of them do indeed exceed 50 billion Berries.

But there were special reasons for that!

Roger had been to Laugh Tale and knew everything.

Whitebeard learned some information about the final island from Roger, and was also an insider of the "One Piece".

The World Government and the Navy Headquarters set a bounty of over 50 billion Berries for Roger and Whitebeard, part of which was due to the "Laugh Tale".

From Kizaru's perspective.

If Storm's bounty were to be "further increased".

Then his only option is to search for the legendary "final island, Laugh Tale".

But will Storm go looking for Rafdru?

Kizaru glanced at Storm, who was gritting his teeth, out of the corner of his eye.

He knew that this guy was from the Navy.

Moreover, his family had been in the navy for three generations.

Even if the World Government and the Marine Headquarters force such a "pure-blooded" navy to rebel, they probably wouldn't dream of becoming the "Pirate King," right?

Just as Kizaru's thoughts were wandering.

Storm suddenly looked over, his gaze containing a dangerous, malicious glint.

"Kizaru, do you think my bounty will increase if I take down a Marine Admiral?"

"……Um?"

Kizaru's eyelids twitched, and he said seriously.

"Don't discuss such wicked topics with a Marine Admiral, White Dragon Emperor."

"You bastard!"

Storm scoffed and tossed aside the newspaper he was holding.

"I'm not locking you up right now, so why are you still shamelessly staying in Totto Land?"

"I'm just thinking about my good friend."

Kizaru gently stroked his stubble a few times, using Vegapunk as a shield.

He would never say that the reason he stayed in the Kingdom was simply to observe Storm up close.

Kizaru was also a little worried that Strom would completely "turn evil" after becoming the Pirate Emperor.

After all, the World Government and the Navy Headquarters' previous "righteous betrayal" was just too ugly...

However, based on Kizaru's observations...

Storm is still Storm.

After defeating Charlotte Linlin, destroying the Big Mom Pirates, and occupying Whole Cake Island.

Storm ordered his men to quickly restore order to Totto Land and even waived the "housing fees" for the residents of Totto Land.

Well known.

According to the "National Laws" of Totto Land, all citizens of Totto Land must pay one month's life every six months as a fee for receiving Big Mom's protection, or they will be expelled.

Moreover, "expulsion" is just a euphemistic way of saying it.

In fact, Big Mom never allows any citizen to leave the Kingdom of Worlds.

Anyone who attempts to leave Totto Land will be sentenced to death by Big Mom.

However, to be fair...

In the chaotic waters of the New World.

The "protection fee" paid by the Big Mom Pirates was quite worthwhile.

However, after Strom occupied Totto Land, he directly abolished the "life protection fee" system.

He still has the same attitude.

On this perilous sea, ordinary people must fight with all their might just to survive.

Storm would not impose any additional burden on these ordinary people.

of course.

Taxation is still necessary.

However, this was because the brutal rule of the Big Mom Pirates had just ended.

With his substantial wealth, Storm simply waved his hand and exempted the people of Totto Land from taxes for three years.

To be fair...

Storm is very optimistic about the founding principles of Tottoland.

The world is full of nations and species, all living together in equality and harmony, without distinction of rank or status.

This is the World of Tottoland.

Unfortunately, under Big Mom's rule, Whole Cake Island was ultimately just a "pirate kingdom".

Equality? Equality my ass!

Harmony? Harmony my foot!

Storm doesn't have the ambition to "change the world," but at least he hopes and can improve the living environment around him.

This is enough.

For World of Tottoland.

Storm didn't intend to transform it into a true "dream utopia."

He simply hoped that the country could truly become what it was envisioned when it was founded—

Prosperity, civility, harmony, and equality.

Strom is working in this direction to transform the current World of Tottoland.

And his various actions...

How so?

Kizaru has read many books.

In his view, Storm was somewhat like the kind of person described in storybooks...

A wise and virtuous king and ruler, a rare talent in a century.

This might sound a bit strange.

However, Kizaru felt that if he had met such a good king when he was a child, he might not have joined the Navy...

An ordinary civilian, as long as they can live peacefully and safely.

Who would want to be a pirate or a marine?

In all these years since I left my hometown of Beihai.

Kizaru has come into contact with hundreds of "kings".

It's no exaggeration to say that...

The vast majority of so-called "kings" on the high seas today are incompetent tyrants.

Arrest all these kings.

Shoot all ten of them out of ten people; that might be a bit excessive.

However, if nine out of ten are executed, there will inevitably be some who slip through the net!

Of all the "kings" that Kizaru has encountered, Storm's actions can be described as the most "wise and kind".

Even Neferutari Cobra, who was known as the "wise king" of Alabasta.

Kizaru also felt that his opponent was inferior to Storm...

"You 'miss' Vegapunk? Vegapunk hasn't even had time to see you! You just want to slack off here! You pay thief!"

Storm's words clearly reached Kizaru's ears.

The admiral twitched his lips, slightly changing his previous opinion.

...Well, at least in terms of being "friendly to monkeys," King Cobra is better than Strom.

Just then.

A cacophony of shouts drifted over from afar.

"Lord White Dragon Emperor! The World Government is slandering you! They are slandering you—"

Big news! Bird Morgans rushed over to Storm.

However, when this king of the underworld saw Admiral Kizaru standing next to the White Dragon Emperor, the last word of his sentence involuntarily rose in pitch.

"what?"

No matter how many times I've watched it.

Whenever Morgans saw Storm and Kizaru "friendly exchanges"

Big News Bird always felt that the world had gone so crazy that he could hardly recognize it anymore.

Can a pirate emperor and a marine admiral stay together so peacefully?

The world government doesn't do anything about it!

Oh, it's none of their business...

"Morgans!"

Storm frowned and looked impatiently at Big Newsbird.

"What nonsense are you spouting now?"

Upon hearing Storm's words, Morgans immediately abandoned his strange feeling from earlier.

Forget about admirals...

Let the White Dragon Emperor do whatever he wants, as long as he's willing!

"Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor! Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor!"

Morgans, in a fawning manner, held up the newspaper with both hands.

"The world government is smearing your reputation!"

"Dr. Vegapunk came to Totto Land, the Kingdom of Worlds, at your special invitation."

"The World Government, however, has slandered you in the newspapers, claiming that you murdered Dr. Vegapunk!"

"I can't stand this kind of stigmatizing behavior anymore!"

In the end, Morgans even managed to squeeze out a few feigned tears.

Because of the previous "mistake in choosing sides".

Morgans has not only moved the headquarters of the World Economic Daily to Totland during this period, but has also been doing everything he can to curry favor with Strom.

During the time that Storm occupied Totland, the Kingdom of Ten Thousand.

Morgans continuously distributed advertorials about "White Dragon Emperor" throughout the entire Whole Cake Island, praising the new pirate emperor from every angle and using the power of "news and public opinion" to make the people of Whole Cake Island quickly accept this new "King".

This is just one of the many things Morgans has done, big or small.

no way.

If Morgans doesn't hurry up and kowtow to the White Dragon Emperor, he'll be in trouble.

He estimated that he would soon be able to reunite with the Grand Funeral Director and the Sea King in hell!

do not talk.

Licking people is the priority!

Storm felt a little uncomfortable with Morgans's mindless fawning.

The main reason is that he had never encountered someone so much like a "treacherous official" before...

And "His Majesty the White Dragon Emperor"...

Storm waved his hand, signaling Morgans to leave quickly.

"The World Economic Daily is the number one news newspaper on the ocean! Since the world governments want to wage a war of information, then you fight them!"

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Morgans accepted the order and left excitedly.

Fawning over the White Dragon Emperor was merely a hobby for him.

Text DJ, that's Morgans' true identity!

Morgans will be the first to object to the World Government's attempt to smear His Majesty the White Dragon Emperor!

"The mighty king of the underworld looks like a dog..."

Kizaru shook his head as he watched Morgans's figure disappear from sight.

"How utterly uncivilized!"

Storm glanced at Kizaru and said in a low voice.

"Aren't you also content to be the world government's dog?"

Kizaru's eyes widened, and he pointed a finger. "Hey! That's a bit too much!"

"A shameless, heartless, and unjust... wage thief!"

Storm stood on his moral high ground and unleashed a barrage of attacks on Kizaru.

"Instead of wasting time slacking off here, why don't you go do research with Dr. Vegapunk!"

Kizaru was almost being called "Red-Hot" by Storm, but when he heard the second half of the other's sentence, he couldn't help but be stunned.

"Do research? What would I research?"

"Of course, it's for people to study!"

(End of this chapter)