Who told him to become the Pirate King!

[Platinum Trophy: Bruges]

[Tournament Rating: ★★★★★]

Pfft! The base commander of the G5 branch is a whole level weaker than the base commander of the G1 branch!

Storm glanced at the five-star trophy that had appeared out of thin air, couldn't help but purse his lips, and at the same time withdrew his [Conqueror's Haki].

With this level of competence, how can they possibly manage a naval branch base?

During this period, Storm has been fighting against high-level, strong opponents.

He overlooked the fact that even a five-star Grand Prix corresponds to a pirate bounty of over 500 million Berries.

Six-star rating means that's at least the level of a regular Shichibukai or a high-ranking officer in an Emperor's pirate crew.

Lieutenant General Bruglas's skill level is at least five stars, which is more than enough to manage a G5 branch.

The previous base commander of the G5 branch, also a vice admiral, Vergo, was only at the five-star level, not much stronger than Vice Admiral Bruglas.

Zephyr was unaware of Storm's rich inner world.

The moment he saw Storm unleash his Conqueror's Haki, he immediately used Moonwalk to approach Vice Admiral Bruglas.

As he stood guard beside Vice Admiral Bruglas, the latter was just knocked unconscious by Storm's Conqueror's Haki.

Zefa quickly reached out his right hand and caught the unconscious Lieutenant General Bruglas.

The White Dragon Emperor could deal with a Navy Vice Admiral with such ease.

Unless they are "alternative vice admirals" like Garp, Momousagi, or Chaton.

Otherwise, if Storm were to unleash a single wave of Conqueror's Haki, 99% of the Navy Vice Admirals would be unable to withstand it.

This is the terrifying power of a nine-star Conqueror's Haki!

Rumble—

At Storm's instruction, the clones of Shiki and Fujitora "docked" the G1 branch near the G5 branch, and the island fell into the sea with a deafening roar.

It must be admitted that...

In terms of both island size and infrastructure, the G1 branch far surpasses the G5 branch.

At this moment, the two naval branch bases are placed side by side, like "father and son," with a very obvious contrast.

"Teacher Zephyr."

Storm recalled the clones Fujitora and Golden Lion, then looked at Zephyr and waved.

"I'll leave the finishing touches here to you. I'll go back first and bring Aokiji, Fujitora, and the others over."

The "New Naval Headquarters Base Construction Project" proceeded too smoothly, without encountering any setbacks.

If Storm had known it would be this easy, he shouldn't have taken the easy way out and brought Aokiji, Fujitora, and all the naval warships with him.

Now, I actually need to make another trip...

"Hmm 2"

Zefa said solemnly.

"Leave this to me. I'll persuade the rat and Bruglas as soon as possible."

"I hope so—"

Storm nodded, casually conjured a blue-eyed white dragon, and rode it away into the sky.

There is still much work to be done on the new navy.

However, most of them do not require Storm's personal handling, or even his personal appearance.

With Zephyr and others around, the nature of Storm's "new Fleet Admiral candidate" is actually similar to that of Chaton...

The nature of Momousagi's "General Candidate" is similar.

It's called a "reserve" but it's really just a "mascot".

But there are some things that require Storm's personal involvement.

Take, for example, the relocation of the G5 branch.

The G5 branch definitely needs to be relocated.

Placing two naval branch bases together inevitably raises concerns about a waste of resources.

Storm's original plan was to swap the positions of the G5 branch and the G1 branch.

however.

He just made a trip to the G1 branch and discovered that the original G1 branch was indeed too close to the Red Line. Now he's considering whether to move the G5 branch to a different location...

Actually, you don't need to move too far. Just move a little distance towards the New World, away from the Red Line, and closer to the three islands of Rischiled, Mystria, and Raiden Island.

Otherwise.

Storm was genuinely worried that one day the World Government and Marine Headquarters would suddenly launch "Operation Heaven's Justice" against the G5 branch, blasting it into the depths of the sea with a single shot.

"It seems we should really move the G5 branch back."

Storm sat cross-legged on the head of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, turning his head to glance back at the G5 branch on the sea below.

If it weren't for the fact that there were still many marines and supplies in the G5 branch that needed to be cleared and inventoried.

Storm wants to send the G5 branch there right now!

But for now, let's wait until Zephyr has calmed down the situation in the G1 and G5 branches before making any further moves...

"And then there's the matter of the Kingdom of Dressrosa—..."

Storm secretly cast a [Momo-Momo Fruit - 100x Speed] spell on the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, causing it to fly back to Whole Cake Island as quickly as possible.

At the same time, he took out his personal Den Den Mushi and dialed the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

The Den Den Mushi rang only twice before the call was answered on the other end.

"Moshimoshi——— This is Riku Violet."

At the Dressrosa Royal Palace, Princess Violet, holding a Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi), spoke with utmost respect.

"Good day, Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor."

Violet could not but be respectful, and dared not be disrespectful.

When White Dragon defeated the Donquixote Pirates and planted his flag in Dressrosa.

The other party is "merely" a member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

But how much time has passed?

White Dragon defeated Charlotte Linlin and the Big Mom Pirates, ascended to the top of the New World, and became the Pirate Emperor!

In the seas of the New World.

The Pirate Emperor's flag is far more effective than the flags of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

Whitebeard was able to protect Fishman Island for decades with just one flag.

Due to his age and other factors, the White Dragon's prestige is not yet comparable to that of the Whitebeard.

But White Dragon defeated Big Mom fair and square!

In terms of infamous reputation, the White Dragon Emperor is slightly superior!

So recently, life has been quite good in the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

Aside from a very few truly brainless pirates, almost no pirate would dare to invade the Dressrosa Kingdom, or even approach the waters where the Dressrosa Kingdom is located.

Who allowed the Kingdom of Dressrosa to fly the banner of the White Dragon Emperor?

This is the legendary reputation of the Pirate Emperor!

of course.

Happiness and suffering often go hand in hand.

Although the Kingdom of Dressrosa enjoyed the protection of the White Dragon Emperor and avoided the suffering of being plundered by pirates, in return, the Kingdom of Dressrosa was subjected to severe questioning from the World Government.

It's one thing for a member state to have shady dealings with the Seven Warlords of the Sea, but how could it possibly be associated with the Pirate Emperor?

To know.

In the normal timeline, the Germa Kingdom chose to form a marriage alliance with the Big Mom Pirates, thus losing their original status as a member state of the World Government.

The Kingdom of Dressrosa was merely "planted" by the White Dragon Emperor.

In terms of severity and nature, it is not as serious as the Germa Kingdom.

But the world government was also furious.

As far as Violet knew, her father had been troubled by this problem recently.

To be precise.

King Riku's worry wasn't about how to explain things to the World Government; his worry was about how to explain things to the White Dragon Emperor!

The World Government questioned the Dressrosa Kingdom, demanding that it sever its ties with the White Dragon Emperor and reaffirm its loyalty to the World Government.

But King Riku isn't stupid, so why would he do such a thing?

To know.

Dressrosa is located in the New World.

The World Government and the Navy Headquarters have very limited influence in the New World.

If Dressrosa dared to refuse the White Dragon King's protection today...

This country will be completely devoured by swarms of pirates tomorrow!

To put it more seriously.

This country is likely to be destroyed by the White Dragon Emperor's wrath!

In the New World.

A country can provoke the Navy, it can provoke the World Government, but it should never provoke the Pirate Emperor.

This is a bloody lesson learned by countless kingdoms.

King Riku is currently struggling with how to explain this matter to the White Dragon Emperor.

It just so happens to be today.

Hakuryu-ou's Den Den Mushi called.

However, Violet did not immediately reveal the current "troubles" of the Kingdom of Dressrosa. After offering a respectful greeting, she fell silent and waited quietly for the White Dragon Emperor's instructions.

Violet.

"Stromb said calmly."

"I remember you're a user of the Paramecia-type Devil Fruit, the Gaze-Gaze ​​Fruit, right?"

Violet replied, "Yes, sir."

Storm continued, "Do you remember the location of the G5 branch?"

The G5 branch is very close to the Kingdom of Dressrosa, only a day's journey away.

Violet's "Gaze-Gaze ​​Fruit" allows her to observe extremely long distances, enabling her to directly observe the situation of the G5 branch from the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

Violet replied respectfully once again, "Yes, sir."

"Very good, now take a look at the situation of the G5 branch—see? Yes, there's a new G1 branch next to the G5 branch—"

Storm casually uttered his real order.

"Have King Riku contact the surrounding allied nations, and then you'll all go to the G1 branch! Someone at the G1 branch will explain the specifics to you!"

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

He called Violet to discuss the funding issue for the new navy.

Storm had previously discussed this issue with Zephyr and Aokiji.

Make the member states of the World Government near the (current) G1 branch pay "protection money"!

This is where the new navy's funding comes from!

of course.

Once the original member states choose to pay "protection fees" to the new navy, they will no longer need to pay "heavenly gold" to the world government.

As for the amount of the new navy's "protection fee," it will definitely be much less than the Celestial Dragons' "heavenly gold"!

New Navy or Old Navy?

"Protection fee" or "gold from heaven"?

Storm chose to let the Kingdom of Dressrosa and other member states discuss this issue with Zefa and his allies themselves.

Storm believed that King Riku and his people would make the right choice.

The same is true.

The moment Violet learned that the G1 branch had suddenly appeared near the G5 branch.

Many questions were on her mind.

But one thing is certain.

It seems that Lord White Dragon has already taken action against the Navy!

even---·

It seems that Lord White Dragon Emperor still has connections within the Navy!

The Kingdom of Dressrosa can no longer afford to delay!

"Father!"

Violet stuffed the Den Den Mushi, which was used to contact the White Dragon Emperor, into the "four-dimensional pocket" on her chest, and then ran off to find King Riku.

"Father! The White Dragon Emperor has made his move again! Our previous problems are about to be resolved!!"

Upon receiving Violet's notification, King Riku did not hesitate at all. He immediately ordered his ministers to prepare a ship to the G1 branch and quickly contacted several surrounding member states, including the Kingdom of Prodens.

While contacting King Elizabello II, a thought inexplicably arose in King Riku's mind.

The ever-changing landscape of the New World did not stop with the destruction of the Big Mom Pirates.

in contrast.

The new world is about to be swept by an unprecedented and overwhelming wave!

The Kingdom of Dressrosa seems to have already secured a ticket to the "Ark of Doomsday"!

Storm did not pay attention to the situation in the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

He sped back to Whole Cake Island, bringing with him Aokiji, Fujitora, and the naval battleships he had previously looted from Punk Hazard.

Even the little thief Nami was not spared by Storm, who forcibly captured her and brought her to the new Navy's warship.

The main force of the new navy marched in a grand procession toward the G1 branch.

A vast ice field flies swiftly through the skies of the new world.

Even if ordinary pirates saw this ice field, they would be powerless against it.

But a group of pirates happened to not only see this ice field, but also have the ability to attack it!

"This ability must belong to that—King Shiki II, right?"

On the Redfords, Shanks stared at the ice field in the sky.

"Beckman! Move the boat closer to me!"