Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 40 Admiral Aokiji, are you really not considering becoming a pirate? (Please read on! Please vote!)

"I have a feeling you just said something really dangerous..."

Aokiji carefully considered Storm's recent remarks and involuntarily shook his head.

Does one person really think they can rival the Emperor Pirates who rule the New World?

In the past few decades, only Patrick Redfield, the Lone Red, has ever done it!

Even the legendary solitary red.

Patrick Redfield's ultimate fate was also defeat by the Navy, and he was imprisoned in Impel Down, the Infinite Hell.

The strength of the Four Emperors' pirate crews is not solely due to their "emperors".

Reputation, status, wealth, power, territory...

To become one of the "Four Emperors," there are many requirements in various aspects!

If not.

It wasn't until this year that Shanks was officially recognized as one of the "Four Emperors" alongside Whitebeard, Beast, and Big Mom.

Aokiji felt that Storm's idea was a bit dangerous, but he didn't intend to dissuade him.

Members of the Sharp Blade Unit can disregard orders from their superiors and act freely.

This is a rule that was established when the Sharp Blade Unit was founded!

Even Aokiji cannot break this rule casually.

Let's see just how much of a business Storm can actually achieve...

"However, the idea of ​​finding help is correct."

Aokiji asked.

"Would you like me to introduce you to some members of the Sharp Blade Squad?"

"The other members of the Sharp Blade Squad?"

Storm hadn't expected Aokiji to bring this up, but he still refused outright.

"No need! If all the members of the Sharp Blade Squad are at the level of Peacock, then they are far too weak."

"I'm looking to recruit like-minded, capable partners, not to be a babysitter for my child!"

At the time, Aokiji thought that sending Storm directly to the New World was tantamount to sending him to his death.

Now, Storm also believes that the other members of the Blade Force are not qualified to enter the New World.

At least not now!

Look at X Drake, the future captain of the Blade Force.

Both belong to the most evil generation.

Some of them have already become the Four Emperors.

X Drake's strength level is so low that he can't even touch the top member of the Beasts Pirates!

They are utterly disgracing the evil generation!

Even X Drake, as the captain, only has this level of strength.

The skill level of the other members of the Sharp Blade Squad is therefore questionable.

At this stage...

Storm has no plans to develop new talent.

"Playing house with pirates" and stuff like that...

It lacks the destiny and background of a sun god.

Do you really think just anyone can handle this?!

"But then again..."

Storm changed the subject.

"General Aokiji, I do have a target I admire in the Sharp Blade Corps."

"I just don't know if the general is willing to release them."

Aokiji became interested.

"Who?"

"Kuzan".

"...Huh? Who?"

"The World Government's top combat force, Marine Headquarters Admiral, user of the Ice-Ice Fruit, Aokiji, Kuzan."

"I?"

Aokiji was completely stunned.

"Wait! Let me sort this out."

"You mean, you want me to go undercover as a pirate with you?"

"That's right!"

Storm said with a beaming smile.

"General Aokiji, you are also a member of the Sharp Blade Squad!"

"Every member of the Sharp Blade Squad should be prepared to hone their skills in the darkness!"

Aokiji opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

You want to bring your top general under your command, to make him your subordinate?

Storm, you're completely upside down!

Aokiji's thoughts were directly disrupted by Storm's sudden invitation to join the group.

He still had a lot to say to Storm.

But right now his head is buzzing.

"Ara la la..."

Aokiji rubbed his dazed head.

"That joke isn't funny, kid."

"Fine, then you can continue your activities on the high seas as you see fit!"

"If there's anything I need to be aware of, I'll contact you immediately."

Just as Aokiji was about to hang up the Den Den Mushi, Storm called out.

"Admiral Aokiji, are you really not considering becoming a pirate?"

"...Don't forget who you are! Storm! You're a Marine!"

Aokiji was silent for a moment, then gave a serious reminder.

"That is, members of the 'Easy-Blade' unit cannot openly wear the coat of justice."

"But we have always been a righteous navy!"

"Justice? Justice for maintaining the World Government's rule? Justice for upholding the Celestial Dragons' brutality?"

Storm scoffed at the so-called "naval justice."

"Forget it, Admiral Kuzan, I don't want to argue with you about what exactly 'Naval Justice' is."

"I have another question to ask: how much is the bounty on my head this time?"

"...What? There's no bounty!?"

pat-

Storm angrily hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"The world government is really rude!"

"With such a huge problem in Impel Down, they should at least issue a bounty as a token gesture!"

Storm had originally thought that once the World Government issued a bounty, he would have gained some initial "fame".

To become a great pirate, "fame" is the first step!

Once you have a reputation, the plan to recruit subordinates will become much smoother.

Otherwise.

An unknown newcomer inexplicably appears before some powerful figures, constantly trying to recruit them into his group...

That's really difficult!

The world government's determination to cover up the facts.

This has had a significant impact on Storm's plans.

"We need to re-implement a plan and build up our reputation first!"

While Storm was considering how to revise and improve his previous "subordinate recruitment plan".

After flying for most of the day, the Blue-Eyes White Dragon finally spotted a small island in the vast ocean.

When Storm rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and landed on the island.

He then discovered that the place was deserted and there was no sign of human activity.

"I was hoping to get a meal and find a place to stay, but now it seems I'll have to fend for myself..."

Storm looked out at the nearby sea.

The blue-eyed white dragon then looked towards the sea and opened its gaping maw.

Clumps of white clay were released by the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and they exploded the moment they hit the sea surface.

Rumbling--

Huge waves suddenly surged up on what was once a vast and calm sea.

Only a few seconds passed.

One after another, dark shadows slid beneath the blue sea.

They were all sea kings attracted by the power of the "exploding clay"!

The Calm Belt, the lair of sea kings.

The slightest movement on the sea surface will attract the interest of sea kings.

The blue-eyed white dragon flapped its wings and flew towards the sea, then plunged back into the water.

Ordinary clay is easily softened and broken down when exposed to strong water.

However, there is no need to worry about hard and solid porcelain clay.

slam-la-

The seawater surged skyward, and the sounds of fierce fighting erupted from beneath the surface.

Storm waited on the shore for a while.

Several Grand Prix Cups suddenly appeared from the void; they were all—

Silver Trophy: Neptune

"Back in Impel Down, if you weren't training the water monkeys, fishing with explosives in the Calm Belt was a pretty good way to earn trophies..."

Storm glanced at the silver trophies, then turned his attention back to the sea.

Not long after.

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon led several enormous sea monsters out of the ocean and onto the beach.

Storm drew the [Iron Ore Saber] from his waist and awkwardly twirled it.

An endless stream of swordsmanship inspiration burst forth in his mind.

Storm instantly sensed the "breathing" sounds coming from all around him.

The "breathing" of the sky, the "breathing" of the sea, the "breathing" of the rocks, and the "breathing" of the sea king's corpse ahead...

"If we use the terminology of a swordsman..."

"This must be what they call the realm of 'Cutting Iron,' right?"

Storm lightly swung the [Iron Ore Saber].

In an instant.

A flying slash, crackling with intense flames, tore through the air and headed straight for the corpses of the sea kings.

shhhhh--

The unstoppable flying slash easily sliced ​​the sea king's corpse into several pieces.

After Storm disposed of the body, he started a fire and began roasting the meat.

His skills are not good.

But it's okay.

Several silver trophies were won.

Storm possesses a four-star [Cooking Skill]!

A rich aroma began to permeate the deserted island.

Storm prepared all the food and then quietly summoned the last remaining Diamond Trophy.

Add points to [Physique]!

[Endurance: ★★★★★★☆] (Six and a half stars)

The familiar feeling of hunger surged back.

Storm throws himself into the war for food.

Over the next two days.

Storm remained on the island in the doldrums.

He hunts sea kings to obtain food, improves his physical fitness, and increases his digestive abilities.

He had mastered all the ability points he had previously acquired, including two brand-new Devil Fruit abilities.

Not only that.

Storm also used the "wish" function of the three Death Platinum Trophys that he hadn't used before in the past two days.

[Bondi Waldo], [Plessy], [Bad Van Grace].

Three platinum trophies earned them three new five-star abilities.

That day.

The blue-eyed white dragon spread its wings and flew away from the uninhabited island deep in the doldrums.

Storm only had one [Naval Headquarters Permanent Pointer] in his possession—a "gift" he had received from the Equipment Department.

He has no plans to go to Navy Headquarters right now.

So they flew in the opposite direction toward the sea.

After several days of high-altitude flight.

After a series of trips to uninhabited islands.

Storm finally discovered a small, inhabited island.

He maneuvered the Blue-Eyes White Dragon downwards, arriving at the island's dock.

The arrival of the white dragon, seemingly straight out of a myth, instantly caused panic among the island's inhabitants.

On the dock.

Storm picked out a relatively calm passerby from the crowd.

"Excuse me, what's the name of this island?"

"Bei, the island of Belfast."

"Never heard of that... What are the closest large islands to this island? Enies Lobby? Water Seven?"

"I've never heard of any of these islands you've mentioned, sir..."

"Huh? This isn't on the Grand Line?"

"This is the South China Sea."

(End of this chapter)