Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Kizaru and Aokiji reacted differently to Storm's words.

"Vongola Storm! You brat!"

Kizaru raised the Seastone in his hand, his eyes bulging with anger, completely devoid of his usual slick and lazy demeanor.

"What do you mean by 'putting me in jail'? Show me at least some basic respect!"

Storm refers to Zephyr as "Zeff-sensei" and Aokiji as "General Aokiji".

Why is it that when it comes to Kizaru, they directly call him by his nickname?

Kizaru has been unhappy about this for a long time.

"A naval admiral who betrays his colleagues does not deserve my respect."

Storm brought up the previous "Buster Call incident on Rischiled Island," which almost extinguished Kizaru's anger with a single sentence.

"Furthermore, the new navy's mission is to defeat the World Government and the World Nobles, while the old navy is a supporter of the World Government."

"If we let you leave now and allow you to return to the Navy..."

"Kizaru, are you sure you won't come with five vice admirals and ten warships to subdue the new navy in the future?"

Five vice admirals and ten naval battleships—this is the basic configuration of the "Buster Call".

The specific requirements for the Demon Buster Order will be determined based on the strength of the target.

Considering the strength of the new navy.

If the World Government and Navy Headquarters plan to carry out a Buster Call against the new Navy, then the Buster Call will definitely be of the highest standard!

In other words.

If Kizaru leaves this warship today, he will definitely become an enemy in the future!

So why did Storm let Kizaru escape?

He let Kizaru escape before because the new Navy had not yet been established, and he was not quite sure how firm Zephyr's will was.

But now that the new navy has been established, Storm has to start thinking about how to reduce the strength of the old navy.

Taking down Kizaru now can prevent unnecessary losses in the future.

Faced with Storm's questioning, Kizaru opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

In the end, Kizaru could only manage to utter one sentence.

"I'm just a wage slave doing chores."

With the salary paid, the Four Emperors will be rendered useless... right?

Storm couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Now I'll give you the money. Can you storm Mary Geoise and capture a few of the Five Elders?"

Kizaru's eyes widened. "Do you think the Five Elders are pigs?"

Storm shrugged. "What about the ordinary Celestial Dragons?"

"--How much?"

Storm glanced at Kizaru, who had suddenly changed his tune, and simply snorted coldly, ignoring the guy.

He then turned to look at Aokiji, who had remained silent.

"General Aokiji, what do you think?"

"To be honest, I really want to fight you."

Aokiji said slowly.

"But I heard that you previously defeated Sakazuki and Borsalino single-handedly, as well as Kaido and Big Mom..."

"I feel like fighting with you would be a bit—well, I guess you could call it 'asking for humiliation'?"

Aokiji has never fought with Storm.

His understanding of Storm's abilities was primarily based on written materials.

The opponent's record was becoming increasingly outrageous, to the point that even Aokiji couldn't comprehend it.

Defeating Impel Down's impenetrable walls... is not incomprehensible.

Defeating a major pirate of Wang Zhi's caliber—that's understandable.

But how could he defeat two admirals at the same time?

Defeat two pirate emperors at the same time?

When did the Navy Admirals and Pirate Emperors become stepping stones for others?

Aokiji could no longer understand Storm's strength.

Honestly.

If Aokiji hadn't known about Akainu and Kizaru's joint Buster Call, he wouldn't have been defeated by Strom alone.

He even doubted whether Storm had truly defeated the combined forces of Big Mom and Kaido of the Beasts!

This record is...outrageous.

"It's not really to the point of 'bringing shame upon oneself'—Admiral Aokiji is exaggerating."

Storm waved his hand, then stared intently at Aokiji for a while.

"But judging from Admiral Aokiji's words—you don't seem to be opposed to joining the new Navy?"

Aokiji was taken aback, then patted his afro. "Really? I don't think I said that?"

"Isn't that right?"

Storm countered with a question.

His lips moved, but he swallowed the rest of his words.

Storm challenged Aokiji to a duel just to get him to join the new Navy, didn't he?

However, Aokiji did not resist fighting with Storm at all.

Moreover, judging from the other party's words, they seem to have already mentally prepared for defeat in the battle.

Doesn't this mean that Aokiji himself was not opposed to joining the new navy?

Aokiji just lacks a sufficient reason to join the new Navy!

However, Storm didn't say these things openly, which was a way of saving face for Aokiji.

Aokiji scratched his head again, as if he was about to say something.

Zefa, who had been observing from the sidelines for a long time, suddenly joined the conversation.

"Storm, if you don't mind—...this old man and Kuzan can team up!"

Zephyr was also very curious about Storm's strength.

He was eager to know how this kid had managed to rise from an ordinary naval recruit to a powerful pirate emperor in such a short time!

This growth path is completely illogical!

Zefa had previously "sparred" with Storm.

That was when Storm had just obtained the Clay Fruit.

Zephyr also reminded the other party, "Don't rely too much on Devil Fruit abilities."

As a result, the other party has now become the "White Dragon Emperor" —·

Zefa was very curious.

Is Storm just another "Borusalino-style" lazy guy?

Borsalino, that guy, only knows how to fight by relying on the [Glint-Glint Fruit].

Once you put a piece of seastone on him, that guy's basically "useless"...

But is Storm also overly reliant on the Clay-Clay Fruit?

Not quite like it.

The main reason is the power of the [Glint-Glint Fruit], which is visible to the naked eye.

But is Storm's Clay Fruit really that strong?

Zephyr felt he needed to consider Storm's training in physique and dominance!

Let's hope it doesn't turn into another "Borusalino"!

In fact.

If Storm hadn't challenged Aokiji to a fight.

Zefa also plans to find some time later to talk to Stormcheche.

Now is the perfect time!

In fact, Zephyr also felt that Storm's past record was really too embarrassing.

He defeated Akainu and Kizaru, who were fighting together, and also defeated Beast and Big, who were fighting together.

MOM-.....

Judging solely from their battle records, this "White Dragon Emperor's" strength is in no way inferior to that of the "..."

He's the "strongest man in the world"!

The goal is to have Zefa go one-on-one against Storm.

He knew his physical condition and estimated that he couldn't test Storm's full strength.

But if Zeff teamed up with Aokiji to fight Storm...

At least it will allow Storm to use all his abilities, right?

Storm hesitated slightly in response to Zefa's suggestion.

"I wouldn't mind having Zephyr-sensei and Admiral Aokiji come along—"—but Zephyr-sensei, are you sure your body can handle it?"

Zefa stated firmly, "I am well aware of my physical condition!"

"Oh well!"

Storm nodded and readily agreed.

Aokiji had no objection to this.

Although he felt that teaming up with Professor Zephyr to deal with a young man like Storm seemed a bit excessive.

But the other party is "Vongola Storm"!

One against two, standard procedure.

"Zeff, Admiral Aokiji, you have come from a long way and your condition has not yet reached its peak."

Storm considered for a moment, then glanced at Zefa's right hand.

"Furthermore—I recently acquired a new ability."

The arm currently mounted on Zephyr's right hand is not the Seastone mechanical arm called "Crusher" created by the Navy Science Unit, but rather the "Clay Hand" that Storm previously sculpted using the Clay-Clay Fruit.

Storm knew it very well.

If his "clay hands" are only for daily use, then they can completely meet all daily needs.

But if it's during a battle...

Zephyr's overwhelming "dominance" might cause him to actively destroy the "clay hand".

After all, that "clay hand" was a prosthetic limb that Storm created using a Devil Fruit, and it couldn't withstand too much Haki.

Zephyr naturally noticed Storm's gaze. He shook his right arm, which looked normal, and said calmly.

"Storm, are you going to pity this old cripple?"

"That's not it—"

Storm shook his head, then suddenly turned around and looked behind him.

The image of a young female marine with long, flowing, sea-blue wavy hair was reflected in his eyes.

"Miss Ian?"

Storm wasn't familiar with Ain's current military rank, so he just used a common form of address.

"Could you come over here for a moment?"

"Oh? Yes!"

Ayne, who was puzzled, was startled and immediately stepped forward.

Storm's gaze was fixed on Ain's right leg, where a huge "X"-shaped scar was visible on her long, fair, and smooth leg, making it extremely conspicuous.

Ain clearly felt Storm's gaze, and her fair face flushed slightly, but she still walked resolutely to Storm.

"Miss Ian, don't move."

Storm slowly extended his right hand and reached towards Ain's right thigh.

"I originally wanted to find another guy to test this new ability on---"

"But that crocodile hasn't swum to the New World yet, so I'm leaving it to you."

Ian looked at Storm, puzzled.

Storm's right hand swept across the outside of Ain's right thigh with what appeared to be a slow but actually fast motion.

Ain's body trembled, she bit her lip and remained motionless in her original position.

Storm withdrew his right hand, looked at Ain's now perfectly smooth right leg, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Hmm, the repair looks pretty good—"

"Um?"

Ain subconsciously looked down at her right leg and saw that the huge "X" shaped scar had completely disappeared.

When the azure waves looked back at Storm again.

The other party had already shifted their attention and walked directly to Zefa's side.

Everyone present witnessed Ian's scar repair process and was amazed by the abilities that Storm had demonstrated.

Is this also a power of the Clay-Clay Fruit?

of course not!

This is Storm's newly acquired ability, the [Restore Fruit]!

After obtaining the [Restore Fruit], Storm has been considering how to use the power of this top-tier medical fruit.

And so Zefa and Crocodile, these two "disabled" individuals, came into Storm's sights.

Zefa lost his right arm.

Crocodile lost his left arm.

Storm originally planned to experiment on the sand crocodile after Crocodile entered the New World to see if the [Restore Fruit] could make the sand crocodile "regenerate its severed limbs".

But sand crocodiles have yet to swim into the new world.

Zephyr arrived earlier than expected.

Then Storm might as well let Zephyr experience the effects of the [Restore Fruit] himself!

In fact.

If it weren't for the fact that Gian—and Xiao—blinded his own eyes.

Storm also wanted to perform a "sight restoration surgery" on Yixiao.

"Is this your 'new ability'?"

Zephyr looked at Storm beside him and, in accordance with the latter's action, raised his right hand.

"Yes, please bear with me, Professor Zephyr."

Storm cleanly and efficiently dismantled Zephyr's clay arm and then applied the power of the [Restore Fruit] to Zephyr's body.

The 【Restore Fruit】can completely restore the state of existence of all living or non-living objects.

The negative state of "limb disability" is naturally within the scope of the restoration of the "Restoration Fruit"!

Thanks to Storm's efforts.

Suddenly, from the point of fracture, Zefa's right arm, which had been missing for several years, began to grow chunks of flesh and bone again—…

To Zephyr's utter astonishment, his right arm completely returned to its original state.

It's as if it's never stopped!

The [Restored Fruit] is terrifying.

Storm nodded in satisfaction.

Ze Law subconsciously released Armament Haki, the jet-black Haki directly coloring his right wrist with the same deep color.

This is the infamous "Black Arm"!

The four Marines—Kizaru, Aokiji, Ain, and Binz—had their eyes fixed on Zephyr's right hand.

I'm back...

My right hand is really back—··—·

Even a man as resolute as Zefa couldn't help but tear up when he regained his right arm, which he had lost for several years.

"Strom-·"

"Well, there's no need for further words of gratitude."

Storm waved his hand, then turned to look at Aokiji, deliberately changing the subject, "Admiral Aokiji, this is my new ability."

"So, if I accidentally break your leg later, I'll definitely fix it for you!"

After Storm interrupted.

The atmosphere on the warship's deck also changed accordingly.

"You bastard, your eyes are looking way too malicious—"

Aokiji looked helplessly at Storm, unsure of what to do with his legs.

"If you really want to break someone else's legs, why don't you try breaking Borsalino's legs?"

Kizaru's eyes widened immediately.

Before he could speak, Aokiji suddenly extended his right hand and released the power of the Ice-Ice Fruit.

"The Ice Age!"