Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 444 The master of the Throne of Emptiness is so rude!

Even though Strom's words didn't contain much hostility, Nassuro, one of the Five Elders, couldn't help but take a small step back.

He was actually scared by a pirate?

When Nasujiro realized this, he was instantly overwhelmed with shame.

This was the first time in the long life of the World Government's Financial Martial God that he had encountered such an experience.

But when Nassuro thought of the tragic fates of Vochuli and Maz...

The slight sense of shame he felt vanished instantly.

It's not that our side is not doing a good job.

It's not that the opponent is too strong!

Facing the last of the Five Elders on the field, Storm did not give his other subordinates a chance to perform.

He strode forward, moving with the speed of a gust of wind, and dashed towards Nassuro Sei.

Still maintaining his half-human, half-beast form, resembling a centaur, Nasujuro Sei shuddered and instinctively swung his Supreme Heavenly Blade, the First Generation Kitetsu, at the approaching enemy.

Storm didn't dodge or evade. He raised his right hand, and in an instant, pitch-black Armament Haki covered and wrapped around his palm, transforming his right hand into a "black hand" with astonishing defensive power.

He thrust his right hand forward, precisely intercepting the attack path of the [First Generation Kitetsu].

The clash between the Supreme Grade Sword and Armament Haki produced a crisp "clang".

Nasujiro was startled; he was about to draw his sword and return.

But Strom's right hand snapped shut with his five fingers, transforming his palm into a claw that gripped the blade of the [First Generation Kitetsu] like a pair of pincers, making it impossible for the wielder to move according to his will.

next moment.

Strom casually swung his left fist, his arm rapidly expanding and growing into a gigantic fist as he swung it, blasting towards Nassuro Sei, who was standing just inches away.

boom!

Nasujiro was restrained by his weapon and unable to move for a moment. His speed was no match for the White Dragon Emperor, and he was hit in the head by his opponent with almost no chance to resist.

Foggy time.

Nasujiro's skull shattered, and the "bald centaur" became a "headless centaur." His horse-like body, which seemed to be pieced together from white bones, also reverted to its original human form.

A headless corpse dressed in a white robe lay quietly on the ground of the Sky Courtyard.

Storm's strength had already reached the nine-star level.

As for Nasujuro, one of the Five Elders, his actual strength is only at the level of an ordinary Marine Admiral or Pirate Emperor.

When faced with a serious Strom, Nassuro Sei was no match for him and had his head smashed on the spot, leaving him lying dead.

Storm shook his head as he looked at the still unresponsive Grand Prix and beckoned to one of his men.

"Joan".

With the power of the [Bubble Ring], Joan silently stepped forward, raised her right hand, and created a "sea bubble" containing the essence of the sea, which contained Nasujiro's headless body.

While being transferred into the "Ocean Bubble," Nasujiro Seina's shattered head slowly recovered under a mysterious power.

The ocean bubbles can suppress the ability of those with special abilities.

However, it cannot nullify the abilities of those with superpowers.

Take the Straw Hat Pirate from the East Blue who ate the Nika Fruit as an example.

If Straw Hat Boy fell into the sea, he would lose his power and be unable to use his abilities due to the influence of the seawater, but his body would still retain the properties of "rubber"—let's just call it "rubber" for now.

However, I still can't understand how Nasujuro Sei and the other Five Elders' "immortal" abilities work!

Seeing that the shiny bald head was about to revert to its original form, Storm thought for a moment but ultimately decided not to intervene.

He stood there, waiting silently for a moment, wanting to see if Nasujiro Sei would "disappear without a trace".

They were mysteriously summoned by another force and left the land of the Sky Garden.

According to Storm.

The Five Elders' ability to "summon remotely" may be inextricably linked to Im.

This "summoning" ability was even bestowed upon the Five Elders by Im!

If that's really the case.

The Five Elders may be able to "summon" more than just the other Five Elders.

And there's also the true master of the World Government—Im!

Think about it the other way around.

Im can also actively summon the Five Elders!

Konas Juro's head is almost completely restored.

His body remained in the same spot, inside that large sea bubble.

Storm's conjecture about "summoning" has not yet been confirmed.

Just a few seconds later.

Nasujiro's body was completely "healed," and his blasted head was restored to its original state, looking as if it were brand new (?).

Seeing that the Five Elders had fully recovered, Strom's eyes lit up with a scarlet light once more, and his nine-star Observation Haki once again probed into Nasujuro Sei's mind.

Just as Storm was about to read Nassuro Sei's inner memories.

"snort!"

A cold snort, absolutely not belonging to Nasujuro Sei, was clearly caught by Storm's Observation Haki.

next moment.

Storm lost his ability to clearly perceive Nassuro Sei again.

Just like that.

Nasujuro's consciousness seemed to be protected by another mysterious force, isolating him from Storm's Observation Haki.

The perception.

"Just as I thought."

Storm looked enlightened, staring at Nassshuro Sei with a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Speak to me, Im!"

Nasujiro lay limply in the sea bubbles.

As a Devil Fruit user, he was also unable to overcome the fatal flaws inherent in Devil Fruits.

The ocean bubbles completely sealed off his strength, leaving him with almost no power to move.

But when Nassuro heard Strom's words, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, his aged face filled with shock.

That guy!

That pirate!

How could he know about Lord Im's existence?!

They even clearly stated Lord Im's name!

Red Earth, Mary Geoise, Among the Flowers.

Im, who was using Nassuro to spy on the Sky Garden, was also startled by the White Dragon Emperor's sudden "greeting".

Even within the World Government and among the World Nobles, her existence is top secret.

Aside from the Five Elders, the leader of the Knights of God, and a very small number of other Celestial Dragons.

No one is qualified to know of the existence of this "Master of the Throne of the Sky"!

How did the White Dragon Emperor know that?!

Im couldn't understand.

But she didn't want to respond.

Escaping may be shameful, but it can be useful.

When Storm saw that Nassuro Sei hadn't spoken for a long time, he couldn't help but frown.

"The master of the Throne of the Sky is so rude!"

Nasujiro looked at the White Dragon Emperor with a strange expression.

Are you being polite, Pirate Emperor?

but.

This guy really knows about Lord Im's existence!

How did he know?

What else does he know?

White Dragon Emperor —

Among the flowers.

Im held several bounty posters for Storm in his hand, his brows furrowed in a deep frown.

Nasujiro's doubts were also her doubts. The White Dragon Emperor's intelligence-gathering ability far exceeded her expectations, and it made her feel a long-lost sense of dread.

Im originally thought that the new navy was the world government's number one enemy.

Who would have thought that a monster was hiding in the new world!

With the help of Nasujiro's "eyes", Im also got a pretty good idea of the White Dragon Emperor's abilities.

To be honest.

The White Dragon King is different from Joey Boy from back then.

Although the two have some similarities in their external abilities...

However, the power possessed by the White Dragon Emperor is indeed not the same as the [Nika Fruit] that Joy Boy possesses.

It was this unknown form, which resembled "Nika," that caught Im's attention.

Should we make a move?

still-

Observe the situation calmly.

Im was caught in a deep dilemma.

When Strom saw that Nassulang Saint remained silent, he also lost the idea of communicating with Im.

"Wait on the Throne of the Sky, Im!"

After Storm made his choice, he didn't give Im and Nassshuro any time to react.

He waved his hand and used the [Ring of Doors] to create another separate "Void Prison" and threw Nassuro into it.

He was unsure of the limitations on the "summoning" abilities possessed by Saint Nassuro and the other Five Elders.

However, the "alternate dimension" created using the "Door Ring" is indeed the most reliable and secure method of imprisonment that Storm possesses.

Let's lock this bald guy up for a while first!

Storm sent Nassulang Saint to the "Void Prison".

Only the supreme grade sword, the First Generation Kitetsu, remained on the spot.

Suddenly, another flash of golden light appeared.

A rather lewd voice rang out beside Storm.

"That's really scary~"

Kizaru gradually coalesced into human form beside Storm.

"You've taken care of the Five Elders just like that."

Even though Kizaru personally brought the Five Elders to the Sky Garden.

But when he saw the members of the Dawn Pirates "killing" the Five Elders one by one as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.

Kizaru couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

It's one thing that the second Whitebeard is powerful—

It's one thing that the Golden Lion II is powerful...

How come the other members of the Dawn Pirates are so strong too?!

How many monsters are lurking in the storm of the new era?

"No, it's not a real solution."

Storm shook his head and casually picked up the Supreme Grade Sword, the First Generation Kitetsu.

"You know, cases like Marcus Maz are like 'immortals' who seem to have reversed time."

"I still haven't figured out how to solve this problem."

really?

I do not believe.

Kizaru secretly pursed his lips.

The Five Elders have become prisoners of Marshal (candidate).

If Marshal really wants to kill the Five Elders, he could just throw them into the sea, right?

perhaps...-

Is the Marshal curious about the abilities of the Five Elders?

besides-

"Marshal."

After a moment's hesitation, Kizaru finally asked.

"Who is this 'Im' you just mentioned?"

"Didn't I tell you this before?"

Storm tilted his head.

"The World Government, the true master of the Throne of the Sky, the true king who ruled the sea for eight hundred years, the ultimate winner of the Great War—that's probably his many identities."

The true master of the Throne of the Sky?

Kizaru's usual slick mask was about to give way.

The world government actually had such a big plan in mind?

"Now is not the time to discuss 'Im'."

Storm shook his head, offering no further explanation. He looked at Kizaru and gave him a serious reminder.

"Admiral Kizaru, you should 'run away' now."

"Run away?"

Kizaru barely managed to come to his senses.

Shouldn't I be "going home" now?

"No, you should go back to Marineford for now—I mean, Marineford in the Paradise phase."

"Stromb said slowly."

"You stay with the old navy and wait for my orders."