Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Kizaru knew long ago that the "Red Dragon Emperor" and the "White Dragon Emperor" were the same person.

Although he didn't understand why Storm, who had eaten the Clay-Clay Fruit, could simultaneously eat a second Devil Fruit, the Red-Dragon Fruit.

He didn't even know why the Pink Dragon Fruit that Vegapunk gave to Storm had inexplicably turned into the Red Dragon Fruit.

But Storm broke the "Iron Rule of the Sea".

Is the only limitation that "one cannot eat two Devil Fruits at the same time"?

Storm even managed to "defeat two top-tier ocean warriors who joined forces at the same time!"

This brat is a monster that defies all logic.

Therefore, when Kizaru first saw the little red dragon on Storm's wrist, he assumed it was a trick created by the "White Dragon Emperor" using the Clay-Clay Fruit.

Including the "Red Dragon Emperor" transformed from the little red dragon, all of them were products created by Storm using the [Clay Fruit].

But at this moment.

Looking at the crimson dragon ahead, baring its fangs and claws and galloping freely across the sky, Kizaru completely doubted his previous judgment.

This red dragon—

This red dragon, differing from Kaido of the Beasts only in color—

This red dragon can unleash "flaming cloud ribbons" and transport ice fields the size of islands.

This doesn't look like something that could be created with the Clay-Clay Fruit!

So what exactly is this red dragon?

Kizaru thought about many things for a while.

It's impossible for Vongola Storm to mass-produce Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit users using the Clay-Clay Fruit, right?

That's really scary!

Kizaru glanced silently at Storm standing beside him, and for the first time seriously considered whether he should pledge allegiance to this pirate emperor.

Oh!

It cannot be described as "joining forces with the pirate emperor".

It should be said that he "joined the new navy"!

The new Navy has Vongola Storm, the Red Dragon Emperor, Aokiji, Zephyr, and that blind swordsman, Issho, mentioned before...

Kizaru quickly made a mental calculation.

"The old navy had Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Sakazuki, and Vice Admiral Garp — um~"

Saying goodbye to the old and welcoming the new is a natural thing.

Kizaru suppressed his distracting thoughts, glanced down at the Seastone pendant on his wrist, and suddenly a smirk appeared on his lips.

He doesn't have much time left to consider.

Storm was completely oblivious to the complex inner thoughts of Kizaru standing to the side.

He simply conjured a blue-eyed white dragon, which carried everyone towards the naval warship.

Zefa was, after all, "recovering from a serious illness," and staying on the ship was much more comfortable than staying on the ice field.

Upon returning to the naval combat aircraft carrier.

Aokiji, who had just been knocked unconscious by Storm, rubbed his slightly throbbing head and slowly straightened up.

"Ah la la—"

Aokiji rubbed his head and sighed deeply.

"Vongola Storm, who gave you the right to be a pirate!?"

Aokiji was completely convinced of Storm's strength.

Dominance, power, speed—

Storm's strength surpasses his in every aspect.

In Aokiji's view, even Garp, even Roger, the Pirate King who was "on par" with Garp back then,

Newgate the Whitebeard...

None of them are a match for Storm!

If Storm could easily defeat Aokiji, he could naturally easily defeat any other top-tier powerhouse in the ocean.

What does this mean?

This means that this "White Dragon Emperor" is now the genuine "world's strongest pirate"!

So here's the question.

If this "pirate," this "pirate emperor," hadn't joined the Raiders Squad and hadn't left the Navy, but had stayed with the Navy...

So, does that mean instead of creating the "world's strongest pirate," we'll create the "world's strongest marine"?

A thousand words flashed through Aokiji's mind.

But all those words can be summed up in one sentence: it's all because he made him a pirate!

"It's you, Admiral Aokiji."

Storm replied calmly.

"It was you who personally entrusted me with the task of 'becoming a great pirate' in the Admiral's office."

"Oh right, and Professor Zephyr too. He personally wrote a letter of recommendation for me to join the Blade Force."

Old grievances were brought up.

Aokiji remained silent, and Zefu was also silent.

The two high-ranking naval officers who sent Storm to become a pirate.

Now they're instead going to work with Storm to build a "new navy."

Three years after three years, and then another three years, and someone else went from being an undercover agent to becoming the boss.

Not only did Storm become the Pirate Emperor, but he also dragged his former boss down with him!

He even used less time than others!

What is the White Dragon Emperor? (Tactical hands on hips)

Let's not dwell on the past anymore —

Storm waved his hand dismissively, then stared intently at Aokiji with his bright eyes.

"General Aokiji, what are your thoughts now?"

Upon hearing this, Aokiji did not answer immediately, but instead glanced at Kizaru beside him.

His gaze was mainly focused on Kizaru's wrist—that Seastone armor still hadn't been removed!

"Ara la la—"

Aokiji sighed again, and after a long silence, he slowly spoke.

"I can join the new navy, but I won't lay a hand on my former colleagues."

These words were spoken.

Storm's expression immediately brightened.

Zefa, who was standing to the side, was also overjoyed.

Both of them understood the meaning behind Aokiji's words.

Aokiji is not only willing to join the new Navy, he is even willing to leave the old Navy and completely sever ties with it!

Wonderful!

Seeing Aokiji's "if you can't beat them, join them" approach, Kizaru, who had also made up his mind, raised his hands with a "ding-ding-ding" sound.

"Um, Storm, and Professor Zephyr—I also want to join the new Marines."

When Aokiji joined, Storm and Zephyr were overjoyed.

When Kizaru spoke, Storm and Zephyr immediately frowned.

"Hey! Hey! Hey!"

Kizaru was immediately stunned.

"What's with those looks on your faces?! I'm a Marine Admiral too!"

"Yes, but—."

Storm looked at Kizaru suspiciously.

"Aren't you the one who obeys the World Government and the Five Elders the most?"

Kizaru rolled his eyes. "I'm not Fleet Admiral Sengoku!"

The Warring States period was the main defender of "absolute justice".

"Hmph! Easier said than done."

Storm snorted coldly.

"So who was it that came to the New World to attack me without even a word?"

Kizaru's face was full of regret, and his extremely complex expression made his already lewd old face look even uglier.

"There's no point in dwelling on this!"

"Ahem!"

Zephyr coughed heavily twice, intervening in the argument between Storm and Kizaru.

"Welcome to the new navy, Borsalino!"

Upon hearing Zephyr speak, Kizaru immediately abandoned Strom and gave Zephyr a bright, chrysanthemum-like smile.

"Teacher Zefa—no, Marshal Zefa! You are truly magnanimous and understanding!"

?

Zephyr sensed that Kizaru was being sarcastic again, but he couldn't find any evidence.

He silently extended his right hand and grasped the Seastone bracelet on Kizaru's wrist, his eyes narrowing slightly.

A burst of Armament Haki, capable of causing internal destruction, instantly invaded the interior of this Seastone piece and destroyed its locking mechanism.

Zephyr instantly removed the Seastone and threw it outside the naval warship.

The next second, the hurled sea stone exploded with tremendous force.

boom!!!

A deafening roar suddenly erupted from the sky, like a bolt of lightning striking from a clear sky.

As Kizaru watched the plume of black smoke slowly dissipate in the sky, several black lines slowly appeared on his forehead.

"Professor Zephyr, is this explosive seastone?"

"certainly."

Why won't you unlock it?

"Of course, it's because we don't have the key."

"Are you deliberately targeting me?"

"Of course not. Actually, this seastone bracelet was prepared for Kuzan, but it ended up on your wrist."

Kizaru: ?

Aokiji: ? ? ?

After this little incident...

As the atmosphere on the naval warship gradually warmed up, Storm steered the conversation back to the "new navy."

"Zeff-sensei, with you in charge of the new Navy, along with Admiral Aokiji, Kizaru, and Mr. Issho,..."

We already have enough "strongest combat power."

"And what about you?"

Storm paused, "Huh?"

Zephyr asked again, "And you?"

"I?"

"Of course, the new navy has a place for you too."

Zefa said solemnly.

"I know what you said before makes a lot of sense, but you are also one of the creators of the new navy, Storm."

"The new navy won't be able to do without you!"

These words were spoken.

Aokiji and Kizaru nodded slowly, agreeing with Zephyr's opinion.

They both knew.

Although Storm wreaked havoc in Impel Down, formed a pirate crew, beat up a Marine Admiral, and ascended to the throne as the Pirate Emperor...

But he was still a good marine who believed in justice.

"I am---·

Storm paused for a moment, then explained his thoughts.

"Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of All Nations!"

Aokiji scratched his head. "What kind of position is that? It sounds like the Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force—"

Kizaru stroked his chin. "What a majestic and imposing name! I just wonder what 'Ten Thousand Kingdoms Army' actually means."

Zefa looked over speechlessly.

"Alright then! You'll be the Fleet Admiral of the new Navy!"

Storm, Aokiji, and Kizaru all exclaimed in unison, "No way!" x3

Storm: "I'm quitting the Navy!"

Aokiji: "Stromb is the Pirate Emperor!"

Kizaru: "That's right~"

Zefa hadn't expected his suggestion to be met with such fierce opposition.

"That—the general?"

Storm shook his head again. "That won't work either!"

Kizaru and Aokiji also looked troubled.

They felt that Storm was really unsuitable to be the new admiral of the navy.

But to make Storm the new admiral—...

Aokiji and Kizaru always felt a bit awkward.

What makes them think they're on the same level as Storm?

"That general—no!"

Zefa's mind raced, and inspiration struck.

"I've decided on you -"

"The new Fleet Admiral candidate, Hakuryu!"