Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Robin and Aokiji reached a "reconciliation of the century".

Storm breathed a sigh of relief.

Considering the many issues facing Universal Totto Land and the new navy.

Storm did not give the two a "break" on the spot.

However, the idea of ​​"going to Elbaf" has already been put on his agenda.

Whether it's because of Saul or because of the Kingdom of Giants itself.

Storm will definitely have to go to Elbaf someday!

Aokiji chatted with Robin for a few more minutes, and his worries completely disappeared.

Honestly.

Aokiji was quite worried that Robin wouldn't be able to let go of the past and would continue to hate him.

Fortunately, this little girl has grown up and is no longer as extreme and scheming as before...

That's a good thing.

My problem has been solved, your plan —

Aokiji looked at Storm, recalling the undercover team named "Watchmen," but didn't say it out loud.

"We can discuss this in more detail later when we have time."

"it is good."

Storm readily agreed, and he said meaningfully.

"Furthermore, the new navy's concept of 'justice' differs from the old navy's. Shouldn't the admirals' concept of 'justice' also evolve with the times?"

"Oh dear... this is indeed a big problem."

Aokiji smiled but didn't say anything more. He simply turned around, raised his right hand, and waved it a few times in the air.

"I will think about it carefully—"

Aokiji accompanied Strom to the Sky Garden specifically to deal with Robin's situation.

Although he was also very curious about the "son of the Pirate King".

However, the new navy is not the same as the old navy.

After being persuaded by Storm, Aokiji and other new high-ranking Marines also lost the idea that "the son of the Pirate King must die."

not to mention.

Is that the "son of the Pirate King" or the "grandson of a Marine hero"?

As Garp's disciple, Aokiji always felt that his status was a bit awkward.

So he decided not to go see Ace.

Just as Aokiji's figure was about to disappear from Storm's and the others' sight,

"captain."

Nami asked in a low voice.

"What did you mean by that just now?"

What I mean is—

Storm watched Aokiji's retreating figure and deliberately raised his voice.

"If anyone tries to pull this 'lazy justice' again, I'll break their chicken leg!"

By then.

In Storm's eyes, there are no "blue pheasants," only "blue chickens"!

Robin could see it clearly; Aokiji's previously dashing figure suddenly faltered, and she couldn't help but squint.

"This Admiral Aokiji's personality is much more interesting than I imagined."

"What nonsense are you talking about, Robin?"

Storm couldn't help but glance at the archaeologist.

"Did you even dare to imagine Aokiji's personality before?"

Robin paused for a moment, then spoke in a serious tone,

"Why wouldn't you dare?"

"~"

Nami couldn't help but reach out and rub her arms.

"Big Sister Robin, please don't do this, I'm scared."

"Um?"

Robin suppressed the smile in her eyes and coldly glared at Nami, her sharp gaze almost piercing through the little thief's chest.

"Nami, what did you call me?"

Nami's heart skipped a beat, and her small face instantly lit up with a smile as she pleaded in a sweet voice.

"Sister Robin~"

"~"

This time it was Storm's turn to feel disgusted.

Nami's smile faltered; she put her hands on her hips and glared angrily at Storm.

"Captain! You've gone too far!"

"Sorry, I'm allergic to cat fur."

Storm, in a serious tone, steered the conversation back to official business.

"By the way, Robin, I think I talked to you about this before, right?"

"Once we get to the World Economic News, I'll recommend you to Morgans, the big news bird, and you can help me manage the World Economic News."

Storm had indeed discussed this task with Robin quite some time ago.

Robin's intelligence-gathering abilities are indeed outstanding.

Storm was at ease letting Robin die and work on the news.

"I see."

Robin nodded slightly, without asking any silly questions like "Will Morgans refuse?"

The orders of the Pirate Emperor are not something the king of the underworld can refuse.

At this point, Nami started causing trouble again.

"Captain~"

Nami started to strain her voice again, looking at Storm with a pitiful expression.

"Could I help you manage Grantezoro?"

Nami knew that Storm had recruited a new subordinate—Golden Emperor Gild Tesoro.

From the moment she learned of this news, Nami began to fantasize about how to seize the Gold Emperor's gold.

Storm gave the little thief a wary look and bluntly exposed her disguise.

"Do you want to manage Grantezolo?"

"You're just eyeing the gold of Gurantezolo!"

"Little thief cat, your name is 'Greed'!"

Normally, if Nami were to suffer such a blow from Strom, she would immediately abandon her previous futile fantasies.

But that's the wealth of the Golden Emperor!

The legendary world's largest entertainment city, a super-giant ship made entirely of gold!

Nami said, unwilling to give up.

"Captain, I'm very good at managing finances! Let me go to Grantezoro!"

"Don't think about it."

Storm extended his index finger and lightly tapped Nami's forehead.

"I would never put a little thief in a room full of catnip."

"Pfft"

Robin couldn't help but laugh out loud when he heard this wonderful analogy.

Nami looked utterly disappointed.

Although she was very unhappy, she couldn't find any reason to refute it.

Storm forbids Nami from managing Grantezoro.

It wasn't because he didn't trust Nami's character.

Rather, it's more accurate to say that he didn't let Nami go to Grantezoro precisely because he trusted Nami's personality too much.

not to mention.

Tezzolo has managed his business very well.

The Golden Emperor has already shown sufficient loyalty to Storm.

Storm stopped sending Nami to cause trouble for Tesoro.

"but."

Storm had just teased Nami, and now he was patting her head.

"If you want to go to Gran Tezzolo and learn real economic management strategies from Tezzolo, I wouldn't object."

"After all, we already have a lot of wealth, and we need professionals to manage it." Nami blinked, and her displeasure slowly disappeared.

"Captain, what you mean by 'our wealth' is—is it for me to manage?"

Storm couldn't help but smile as he looked at Nami's hopeful face.

To be fair, the Storm Pirates do possess a considerable amount of wealth.

Leaving aside the distant past...

The wealth left behind by the Big Mom Pirates alone is enough to keep the Storm Pirates "fed and drunk their fill".

Now!

As the saying goes, "When the old lady falls, the white dragon gets its fill."

It wouldn't be right for Storm to simply throw all that gold and silver into the "Golden Gate" without giving it away.

The best way to deal with money is to make it generate more money!

There weren't many people among Storm's men who were good at this.

Tesoro is one.

Nami is definitely one of them.

On trust.

Storm's trust in Nami far surpasses that in Tesoro.

He patted Nami's head again.

"Who else could it be but you?"

Nami immediately cheered with joy.

"Long live the captain! White Dragon is on board!"

Amidst the enthusiastic cheers of the little thief cat.

Storm reunited with the main force of the Storm Pirates.

He assigned tasks to both Robin and Nami.

It's time for the remaining members of the Storm Pirates to make a choice.

When Storm returned.

Big Bear and Bonnie are here too.

"Captain, brother!"

When Bonnie saw Storm, she ran up to him and grabbed his leg.

"Arigato! (Thank you!)"

"Why are you being so polite today?"

Storm half-squatted down and gently pinched Bonnie's cheek, and the marks of the Jade Scale scar on her face were noticeably lighter.

"What did Dr. Vegapunk say?"

"The doctor said I'll soon be able to run freely in the sun!"

Bonnie giggled.

"He has a huge head! And he's very powerful!"

Storm tilted his head.

Children's words are always so hard to understand.

Is there any causal relationship between "big head" and "powerful"?

While it certainly exists for Vegapunk...

"I'll give you a big gift when you're fully recovered."

Storm patted Bonney's head, stood up, and looked at the rest of the Storm Pirates.

His gaze was mainly focused on Ace, Kid, and Law.

"Do you have an answer to the question about 'choice' that I mentioned before?"

"You want to stay in Whole Cake Island and fight directly with the pirates of the New World."

"Or would you rather sail alone for a while, from paradise to a new world?"

This right of "choice" was given to Ace and his group by Storm when they were in the North Sea.

Now, facing Storm's question.

Kidd was silent for a moment, then stepped forward.

"Captain, I want to go back to the South Blue, form my 'Kid Pirates,' and then bring my crew to the New World to see you!"

"Can."

Storm nodded, not surprised by Kidd's choice.

However, Kidd added a sentence at this point.

"Captain, Kira is coming with me."

"No problem, you're 'brothers' anyway."

Storm nodded again and approved it outright.

"I'll have Nami approve some 'initial funding' for you later."

Kidd didn't quite understand what "initial capital" meant.

But it's probably money?

He readily agreed.

Kidd was a gang leader before, but after being away from Belfast Island for so long, his gang is probably long gone.

Storm provides initial funding, which will eliminate the need for Kidd's initial capital accumulation.

"captain."

Following closely behind Kid, Ace spoke slowly.

"I also want to go to the South China Sea."

The rest of the crew were not surprised by Ace's decision, but they were puzzled by his choice of location.

Ace did not explain.

Storm had a vague suspicion.

Perhaps Ace wanted to go and see Baterila Island...

V

Instrom nodded slightly and looked at the last person.

"Luo, what's your choice?"

"I obey your orders."

Luo said calmly.

"captain."