Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 54 The Seven Warlords of the Sea Hunting Plan! (Please read on! Please vote with your monthly tickets!)

The Seven Warlords of the Sea are recognized by the World Government as the greatest pirates.

In the eyes of the world, the Marine Headquarters, the Four Emperors, and the Seven Warlords of the Sea are known as the three major powers in the Grand Line.

Of course, in Storm's view, this perception... is actually quite funny.

At this stage...

The strength of the Marine Headquarters and the Pirate Emperor is beyond doubt.

But he's one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea...

His reputation was so formidable.

His score was 250.

In terms of actual results.

There are practically no decent ones among the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Many members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea were defeated by the Pirate Emperors in previous years!

Although these people managed to escape from the hands of the pirate emperors.

But is "the defeated opponent of the Pirate Emperor" a good reputation?

While from a certain perspective, being able to escape from the clutches of the Four Emperors is indeed a skill in itself...

Under normal circumstances.

Only by gaining the recognition and invitation of the World Government can a pirate become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

But there are always exceptions.

Just like Marshall D. Teach, who is still diligently playing the role of the son in the Whitebeard Pirates.

He didn't become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea because of an "invitation" from the World Government.

Blackbeard volunteered!

Storm also considered volunteering to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

But while he has the ability, his fame is severely lacking...

Then we'll have to find a simpler and more direct way—

Defeat a Shichibukai, step on their reputation and status to promote your own fame, and eventually become the new Shichibukai!

At this stage...

The members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea were not much different from the "first generation of the Seven Warlords of the Sea" in Storm's memory.

Eagle Eye.

Boa Hancock.

Sea Knight.

Heavenly Yaksha.

Magic Duck.

Sand crocodile.

These six, plus the tyrant next to them.

Together, they constitute the "first generation of the Seven Warlords of the Sea" in Storm's memory.

However, Bartholomew Kuma has not yet officially set sail, nor has he become a Shichibukai.

The last of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, whose name was somewhat unfamiliar to Storm.

Hanafda, the King of Lizards.

This person is also the only Zoan-type Devil Fruit user among the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

[Zoan Type, Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Tyrannosaurus Rex Form]!

Storm was well aware that the members of the Seven Warlords of the Sea had undergone succession.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances.

This is the Shichibukai who is known as the "King of Lizards".

That was the Shichibukai that Portgas D. Ace quickly defeated after entering the Grand Line.

But Ace hasn't set sail yet.

This "King of Lizards" is still peacefully serving as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Just like Crocodile and his crew.

"Defeat the Seven Warlords of the Sea..."

Big Bear frowned slightly.

"This must be very difficult, right?"

Kuma knew that every Shichibukai was a renowned and powerful pirate.

Each of the Seven Warlords of the Sea has their own legendary experiences before becoming a "lackey of the World Government".

Otherwise, these great pirates would not have received invitations from the World Government.

A certain Snake Princess, who wished to remain anonymous, once said...

She was appointed as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea precisely because of her immense strength!

"difficulty?"

Storm gave the bear a somewhat strange look.

"Do you have some unnecessary misunderstanding about your own ability level?"

"In my opinion, even you, Kuma, are qualified to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

Although in the Grand Prix judging, Big Bear currently only has a six-star rating.

However, in Storm's opinion, some of the Seven Warlords of the Sea are not as strong or capable as Kuma!

That's right.

Storm is referring to that Crocodile who couldn't even defeat the Straw Hat Pirates when he first entered the Grand Line!

At that time, the sun god was not yet the sun god.

Rubber against sand.

There is also no attribute advantage effect like "rubber and lightning".

As a result, Crocodile, who was playing on his home turf, was unable to defeat Straw Hat Boy and was even beaten so badly that his "heart was shattered"!

This record is simply shameful.

Let's take a look at Bartholomew the Bear.

Although this "tyrant's" personality problems were more serious than imagined.

However, he has good racial talent and strong Devil Fruit abilities.

Among the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Big Bear's strength level is definitely among the top!

"...Me?"

Big Bear touched his big face.

The bruises from being punched by Storm haven't completely faded yet.

Big Bear hadn't expected Storm to think so highly of his abilities—

Wait a minute!

If even a "defeated opponent" like him is qualified to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

So, isn't Storm even more qualified?

"Yes, it's you."

Storm nodded.

"Kuma, do you want to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

"If you want, you can just add one more name to the 'Hunting List'."

"No..."

Big Bear shook his head and refused.

"I have no ambition for the position of 'Seven Warlords of the Sea'."

"Then listen to my plan."

Storm created another clay planet.

"The seven Warlords of the Sea are mainly concentrated in the Grand Line, both in the first and second half."

"There is even one who lives deep in the windless zone on Amazon Lily."

Storm recounted all the information he knew about the approximate locations of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Jinbe, the Knight of the Sea, is now a member of the Whitebeard Pirates;

Donquixote Doflamingo, the Heavenly Demon, belongs to the faction on Dressrosa Island.

Both of them are in the New World.

Storm is separated from them by a red earth continent.

Let's set those two aside for now.

As for the others...

Hawkeye Mihawk lives on the island of Klaigana;

Boa Hancock resides on Amazon Lily in the Calm Belt;

Moonlight Moriah hides in the terrifying three-masted ship;

Crocodile Crocodile in Alabasta;

The last one is the "King of Lizards".

This Shichibukai also operates during the Paradise phase, and the island he resides on is Banaro Island.

On this blue clay planet.

Storm marked the approximate location of each of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

He had studied some geography at the naval academy.

While we cannot guarantee that the locations of the islands where the Seven Warlords of the Sea are located are all accurate.

However, it can at least guarantee the accuracy of the general orientation.

Storm's tentative target is these five Shichibukai who are active during the Paradise phase.

He decided to temporarily name the plan "Operation Hunting the Seven Warlords of the Sea"!

This "hunting operation" coincided with the "finding helpers" plan that Storm had reported to Aokiji.

In fact.

The "helpers" that Storm mentioned back then were the same few great pirates who were active during the Paradise phase!

After all, his current identity is that of an undercover agent who has become a member of the pirates' elite unit.

The only helpers that Storm could recruit were pirates.

And looking at the entire ocean.

A great pirate with the strength, qualifications, and courage to challenge the Four Emperors.

If you look closely, aren't they just these few Shichibukai?

Storm's original plan was to cooperate with several of the Seven Warlords of the Sea to storm into the New World and challenge the Four Emperors!

on the other hand.

Storm actively sought out the Seven Warlords of the Sea, which would also make it easier to hunt down the Grand Prix Cups they possessed.

You can win big prizes and improve your skills.

They can also recruit suitable subordinates and expand their influence.

It’s a win-win situation!

Storm won twice!

However, Storm did not expect that after leaving Impel Down, he would fly directly to the South China Sea...

The "Seven Warlords of the Sea Hunt" operation was forced to a halt...

It wasn't exactly a complete halt.

Although Storm did not encounter any proper Shichibukai.

But didn't they also encounter Bartholomew Kuma, who was about to become a Shichibukai?

After rounding up or down, there's not much difference...

Big Bear looked at the locations marked on the clay planet.

He was deeply impressed by the intelligence capabilities demonstrated by Storm.

"Sea Knight and Heavenly Yaksha are in the New World, so let's not consider them for now."

Storm cut out the New World phase of the clay planet, leaving only the Paradise phase.

"We are now in the South China Sea, near the doldrums, and beyond that is paradise."

"I have a question, Kuma. Your Paw-Paw Fruit should be able to teleport long distances, right?"

The bear was startled.

How could Storm even know such a small piece of information?

However, recalling the "extensive knowledge" that Storm had displayed, Big Bear put that little bit of surprise behind him.

"Yes, my ability allows me to teleport over extremely long distances."

The bear raised its right hand, and the fleshy ball in its palm looked bouncy and soft, extremely cute.

"Even teleportation across islands is possible."

"However, my ability is only to send people to islands I have been to before."

Storm nodded, confirming that this was consistent with the information he possessed.

Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit allows him to "slap" a target directly into the air and land it precisely at its destination.

The only limitation to this ability is that the bear must have personally been to that location.

What a coincidence...

Big Bear once traveled all over the world with the Revolutionary Army.

This experience made the significance and value of Kuma's Paw-Paw Fruit far greater than imagined!

"very good."

Storm said with satisfaction.

"Snake Island, Banaro Island, Thriller Bark, Klaigana Island, Alabasta."

Have you visited all five islands?

In Storm's memory, the bear should have visited these islands.

Otherwise, he wouldn't be able to accurately send the Straw Hat crew members to those islands for training in the future.

"Aside from Amazon Lily and Thriller Bark."

"Big Bear said."

"I've been to Banaro Island, Klaigana Island, and Alabasta."

Amazon Lily is located in the doldrums.

The terrifying three-masted sailing ship in the Devil's Triangle.

It's understandable that the bear hasn't been to these places yet.

Storm thought for a moment.

The three islands mentioned by Big Bear correspond to—

King of Lizards.

Eagle Eye.

Sand crocodile.

Just then.

"Big Bear asked softly."

"If you were to travel, where would you like to go?"

(End of this chapter)