Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 387 The New Ability of the Nine-Star [Clay Fruit]!

A nine-star Clay Fruit!

Storm closed his eyes and silently released the power of the Clay-Clay Fruit, personally experiencing the power of a nine-star Devil Fruit.

A wisp of flame, resembling white fire, flew out from the void, swirling around Storm and, like lighting a lamp, directly "igniting" his body.

Starting from the white flame cloud, Storm's clothes and hair were instantly dyed the same lustrous white as the flame cloud. Mysterious and profound spiral patterns appeared on the ends of his hair and the corners of his clothes, adding to his unique temperament.

"This looks like—it's the previous 'Nendoroid' form, doesn't it?"

Storm slowly opened his eyes, a faint look of doubt flashing in them.

Back when he upgraded the Clay Fruit to eight stars.

He directly obtained this extremely special "claynica" form.

In the "Clay Nikka" form, to be precise, it is under the condition of fully releasing the power of the eight-star [Clay Fruit].

Storm possesses the incredible ability to manipulate all inanimate objects, and even living ones, at will!

Clay transforms life!

This is the most magical power brought by the eight-star [Clay Fruit].

Storm also used this power to perform some insignificant "body modifications" on Crocodile and Hawkeye.

An eight-star Clay Fruit is that powerful.

Strom originally thought that after the Clay-Clay Fruit was upgraded to nine stars, it would gain another extraordinary ability.

He could also sense the changes in the power of the Clay-Clay Fruit, but he couldn't describe this special feeling.

"Since I can't figure it out myself, I'll find a sparring partner!"

Strom maintained his current "clay nicard" form and softly uttered a name.

"Teach".

With a bang, a flash of lightning appeared, and the imposing figure of Whitebeard II appeared before Storm.

"Captain."

After Storm's repeated instructions, all the clay Homies he created using the Soul-Soul Fruit began to call him "Captain."

Even in private, this form of address will not change.

of course.

If it were in their hearts, Homies would still call Storm "Father"!

Whitebeard II was no exception.

However, "Father" doesn't seem to like this form of address at all.

Therefore, Whitebeard II was willing to obey his father and call him "Captain".

"Teach—.—· Hmm."

Storm waved his hand, just about to ask Whitebeard II to help him get used to the nine-star [Clay-Clay Fruit].

ability.

But he realized his mistake just as he was about to say it.

Aside from training abilities, he needed to give Whitebeard Jr. and the rest of the Dawn Pirates a major "upgrade".

"Let me give you a new body first!"

Storm acted immediately.

Storm was already very familiar with the process of making "clay homies".

He simply waved his hand, and a completely new body was created for Whitebeard II.

A nine-star clay body!

Both its strength and speed are maintained at the nine-star level of its clay body!

As for "endurance"?

No one would care about the durability of clay, right?

From the moment Storm obtained the Clay Fruit, he already understood one thing.

In a sense, all the "clay creatures" he created were truly "immortal"!

Whether it's severing the head, shattering the heart, or even being reduced to dust...

They're not afraid of clay creatures!

A nine-star clay body and a seven-star Rumble-Rumble Fruit—this is the current Whitebeard Jr.

Storm waved to Whitebeard II.

"Teach, come on, train with me for a bit."

"Yes, Captain."

Whitebeard II accepted the order without hesitation and launched an attack.

A flash of lightning appeared on the nameless island.

With the speed boost from the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Whitebeard Jr. was now unleashing his maximum speed.

Even Storm was a little taken aback.

This is a super speed that surpasses the normal speed of Storm!

However, Storm's Observation Haki, which allows him to "foresee the future," is not just for show.

A clay shield instantly flew out of the void and blocked Storm's left side.

Almost at the very moment this clay shield took shape.

Whitebeard II's right leg, wreathed in dazzling lightning, lashed out like a whip, fierce and swift! Bang!

Whitebeard II's right leg slammed heavily onto the clay shield, causing a slight tremor on its surface, but it still managed to catch the blow steadily.

Nine-star "Clay Shield" VS Nine-star "Clay Doll".

The first encounter ended in a close contest.

Just then, the clay shield suddenly transformed into a hand, swiftly and accurately gripping Whitebeard II's right ankle.

Seeing this, Whitebeard Jr. resolutely and decisively activated the power of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit].

Endless lightning burst forth from his body, instantly transforming him into a dazzling "lightning man".

"Discharge - One Hundred Million Volts!"

Under the bombardment of such high-energy, high-pressure lightning, any target attempting to make close contact with Whitebeard II would suffer a frenzied attack from the lightning.

Storm's palm naturally became the first target of countless lightning bolts.

But upon closer inspection, you'll find...

Storm's hand, which was gripping Whitebeard II's ankle, remained perfectly steady.

Not only that.

The lightning bolts released by Whitebeard II were, in accordance with the will of this "Thor," constantly bombarding the "claw" that restricted his movement.

however.

Any lightning that tried to approach Storm's palm seemed to be caught in some strange "circle" at this moment.

The silver-white arc of electricity, which should have been sharp and powerful, suddenly slowed down its attack speed.

Storm released his grip on Whitebeard II's ankle and instead "grabbed" at the lightning that should have been untouchable.

An astonishing scene unfolded.

The lightning arc, which should have been fleeting, was like a docile white thread in Storm's hands, which he easily grasped.

This scene was witnessed by Whitebeard II, and even this incredibly proud clay Homie couldn't help but widen his eyes in astonishment.

"What is this?"

"This is my 'new ability,' Teach."

Storm played with the lightning bolt in his hand, a look of great interest on his face.

He kept kneading the lightning, just like kneading strands of white thread, forcefully turning the "white thread" into a "white ball".

However, the surface of this "white dumpling" still emitted blinding lightning.

Clearly, its essence has not changed as a result.

This is still a "lightning ball".

A genuine "ball lightning"!

Storm aimed at Whitebeard II and tossed the "white dumpling" in his hand.

Whitebeard II also knew the true nature of this thing, so he simply stood still and didn't move.

The moment the "white dumpling" touched Whitebeard II's body, the lightning contained within the dumpling erupted, completely engulfing the target in lightning.

A deafening roar suddenly echoed across the nameless island.

As the lightning dissipated, Whitebeard II appeared unharmed before Storm's eyes.

As someone who ate the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, how could Whitebeard Jr. possibly be harmed by lightning?

but.

Storm still looked very excited.

He had already realized what the "new ability" brought by the nine-star [Clay Fruit] was!

Initially, the Clay Fruit could only create and control clay.

Once awakened, the Clay Fruit can influence the surrounding natural environment.

After reaching the eighth level, the influence of the Clay Fruit extends to living beings.

And when the [Clay Fruit] reaches the level of nine stars.

Even the ethereal "energy" has become an object of influence and manipulation by the Clay-Clay Fruit!

Storm then conducted a thorough experiment with Whitebeard II.

The results proved it.

The Rumble-Rumble Fruit has become a true "plaything" in Storm's hands.

All of Whitebeard Jr.'s lightning-infused techniques, except for those physical attacks that incorporated lightning, could be directly "manipulated" by Storm using the Clay-Clay Fruit's abilities!

From matter to energy.

This power is mine to command!

Following Whitebeard II.

Storm then called over the Red Dragon Emperor, Natsu, Joan, and Iggy in turn.

Experiments have proven this.

Whether it's the Red Dragon Emperor's "Heat Breath" and "Bad Wind," Natsu's "Fire Dragon Roar," or Joan's "Big Bubble" and Iggy's "Bottomless Swamp"—

All tangible energy can be interfered with and manipulated by Storm's Clay Fruit.

However, something like the [Float-Float Fruit] of King Shiki II...

This kind of intangible and intangible "superpower" is outside the scope of Storm's [Clay-Clay Fruit].

"A bit idealistic... but isn't that exactly the nature of Devil Fruits?"

Strom was very satisfied with the new abilities of the nine-star Clay Fruit.

And at this time.

The Dawn Pirates have already inventoried the "treasures" on the World Government's warship.

Because they wanted to "seduce" the Beasts Pirates.

The treasures prepared by the World Government are basically things that meet the needs of the Beasts Pirates.

Guns, weapons, ammunition—and so on—will not be mentioned.

The most important treasure prepared by the World Government is still a few Devil Fruits.

To Storm's great regret, all the Devil Fruits prepared by the World Government were Zoan-type Devil Fruits.

There isn't a common species.

After all, the Beasts Pirates don't really like Zoan-type Devil Fruits.

The World Government primarily prepares Zoan-type Ancient Species fruits.

There is only one Mythical Zoan.