Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 7 My strength comes entirely from hard work, [Grand Prize Cup], add points!

The naval leaders immediately realized what was happening.

The so-called "Whitebeard attacking Marine Headquarters" was just a false alarm.

But among this group of enlightened people, there was one "wise" person whose reaction was so refreshingly unconventional.

"Whitebeard III?!"

Karp stared in astonishment, his jaw nearly hitting the ground.

"That Newgate guy has a grandson now?"

"Zeffa! You killed Newgate's grandson!"

These words were spoken.

Sengoku covered his face, Aokiji held his forehead, and Kizaru grinned crookedly.

Even the wise and steady crane couldn't help but sigh.

Storm glanced furtively at Zefa beside him.

Just now, Zephyr's face was as black as if he were "encased in Armament Haki".

Now it's more like "overwhelming color"—black with red undertones, and red with purple undertones.

Before Zefa could respond.

During the Warring States period, there was a direct example of "a strongman locking up a man".

The marshal's arm hooked around the lieutenant general's neck, his strong biceps pressing firmly against the latter's throat, manually "silencing" him.

"The Warring States Period—Stop Me—Sun Tzu—"

Sengoku left with Garp in his arms, and the other high-ranking naval officers also departed one after another.

The Navy Headquarters has many affairs to handle.

If it weren't for the fact that the news of "Whitebeard appearing at Marine Headquarters" was too shocking.

It's unlikely that so many high-ranking naval officers would all gather at the headquarters training grounds at once.

Now that the truth has come out, everyone is naturally "going their own way and enjoying their own lives."

The only senior member of headquarters still lingering at the training ground is Zephyr, who currently holds a sinecure.

"They can't distinguish between good and evil! They're pretending to be pirates! They're spreading rumors! They're undermining morale!"

Zefa, with a stern face, unleashed a barrage of reprimands.

"How could you pretend to be Whitebeard in front of so many of your naval colleagues?!"

"Storm, you're absolutely lawless!"

Seeing Zephyr so angry, Peacock, who had just tattled on Zephyr, couldn't help but stick out her tongue.

"Instructor, teacher, um, actually, Storm and I were just joking around..."

"Are you kidding me?"

Zefa sneered, his sharp eyes immediately locking onto the peacock.

"The ocean is not a game or a child's play!"

"You like to joke around? Well, I'll play along with you now!"

"Rest for half an hour! Then let me see what progress you two have made lately!"

After saying that, Zephyr abandoned Storm and Peacock and began to wander around the spacious training field.

"Your forehand technique is poor!"

"Unable to land a backhand!"

"Walking unsteadily!"

"Slow to react!"

"None of you are any decent people!"

Zefa paced back and forth on the training field.

Whenever he passed a naval officer, he couldn't help but give him a few words of advice, followed by a hands-on demonstration.

Storm and Peacock watched Zefa, who had already entered "educational mode," from afar, and couldn't help but exchange a glance.

"Does Professor Zephyr mean we're going to 'fight' later?"

"Fight? You overestimate yourself, Peacock, and you overestimate me too."

Storm shook his head. Without waiting for the peacock's response, he sat down cross-legged to recuperate.

Seeing this, Kong Que rubbed her still slightly aching lower abdomen and sat down cross-legged.

The "battle" with Zephyr is no joke!

Storm focused his mind on the Grand Prix Trophy, silently summoning the silver trophy he had just won.

The regular star trophy can be used to make a wish or to add points; you can choose either one.

Silver Trophy, Three-Star Trophy.

This means that Storm can use this trophy to upgrade any of his attributes or abilities to three stars.

If it's used for "making a wish".

Storm can also obtain a three-star ability or item through this Silver Trophy.

This is my first official trophy win, plus the "battle" that's about to begin.

After a moment's thought, Storm decided to use the silver trophy to improve his abilities.

Aside from the two basic attributes of [physique] and [dominance],

Storm also has several other abilities that grant star ratings—

Shave: ★★★

Iron Block: ★★☆

[Paper drawing: ★★☆]

[Moonwalk: ★★]

【Storm Foot: ★★】

Finger pistol: ★☆

Swordsmanship: ★☆

[Spear Skill: ★]

Musket shooting, swordsmanship, and the Six Styles.

These are all skills that Storm learned at the naval academy and recruit training camp.

In addition, there's the Clay Fruit I just obtained—[☆].

Storm stroked the Devil Ring on his thumb.

He has already decided which skill to improve.

"My skill comes entirely from hard work; I'll add points to my Grand Prix!"

Storm smashed the Silver Trophy right onto the Clay-Clay Fruit!

Under his gaze, the star behind the Clay Fruit rippled.

Clay-Clay Fruit: ★★★

"Is that all?"

Storm closed his eyes and pondered deeply.

But he didn't experience any "bursting of knowledge" or "enlightenment" at all.

"Oh, this..."

Storm opened his eyes defiantly, raised his right hand, and unleashed his power.

A clump of white clay gushed out from his palm.

In that very instant.

As if divinely inspired, Storm's mind was filled with endless inspiration.

Under his control, the lump of white clay changed rapidly, as if it had suddenly "come alive".

The dragon's head, imposing without being angry; its scales, arranged in a neat and orderly fashion; its wings, majestic and awe-inspiring; its tail, flexible and agile...

A lifelike, exquisitely detailed blue-eyed white dragon stood proudly in Storm's palm.

If the previous "Whitebeard III" was merely a low-quality clay figurine produced in a workshop.

So the "Blue-Eyes White Dragon" at this time is an exquisite clay figure specially designed and created by Koukou Mirage.

Storm's inspiration is overflowing!

however……

"You call this a white beard?"

Zephyr swung his left fist and easily smashed a giant clay figure of Whitebeard III.

"So this is what you call White III?"

The robotic arm "crusher" swept across the area, and another Clay figurine of Whitebeard III was completely blasted apart.

"Edward Teach?"

Zefa used the shredder on his right arm to slam the ground, causing the clay-covered earth to crack inch by inch.

Several clay figures of Whitebeard III surrounding his body then flew into the air.

Zephyr swung his left fist toward the sky, and invisible Armament Haki burst forth from his body, forming a powerful storm.

The clay figurines flying in the sky spun continuously in the storm, as fragile as rag dolls, and were completely destroyed.

"Storm!"

Zefa stomped his feet heavily on the ground and flew toward Storm as fast as he could.

"You rely too much on your Devil Fruit powers!"

boom!

Zephyr swung his massive, heavy mechanical arm, the "Crusher," and blasted the "Storm" in front of him to smithereens.

The clay-covered ground rippled.

On an open space not far away.

The white clay coalesced and transformed into a human form, revealing a disheveled Storm.

"Huff... huff..."

Storm braced himself on his knees, his chest heaving violently.

Right at his feet was a peacock, already exhausted and unconscious.

The gap between Storm and Zefa is like an insurmountable chasm.

This is something that a three-star Clay Fruit can't make up for at all.

Even if Storm uses the [Devil Ring] to maximize the "output power" of the [Clay Fruit].

This was of no use against Zephyr.

in contrast.

Storm could only keep running away from Zephyr's attacks.

He's been able to hold on until now entirely thanks to the Clay-Clay Fruit's ability to turn himself into clay!

Rao is so.

The "battle" has continued until now.

Storm is battered and bruised.

Zefa was completely unharmed.

"I'm sorry, Professor Zephyr, I couldn't let you use your full strength..."

Storm took a long breath, but Zefa's next attack was delayed.

His eyes were fixed on Zefa, but the other man simply stood still.

"Professor Zephyr?"

"Let's end today's battle here."

Zefa looked towards the horizon, where twilight was falling. His lesson had lasted for almost the entire day.

"Stromb, you have a great talent for developing Devil Fruit abilities."

"Based on the level you just demonstrated, there are probably very few pirates in the Paradise stage who could be your match."

Storm's performance just now made Zephyr subconsciously think of someone.

Charlotte Katakuri, the Charlotte family's greatest masterpiece.

Storm's Clay Fruit is a "Special Paramecia type".

Katakuri's Mochi Mochi Fruit is also a "Special Paramecia-type".

Zephyr hesitated for a moment, but ultimately did not use Charlotte Katakuri's example to motivate Storm.

Although in his opinion, Charlotte Katakuri, that pirate, seemed alright among a bunch of scum...

"Storm, don't waste your talent."

Zefa cleared his mind of distractions and said in a deep voice.

"However, don't forget one thing."

"On this vast ocean, only physical strength is the foundation!"

Storm straightened his back and answered loudly.

"Yes, Professor Zephyr!"

A fleeting look of satisfaction crossed Zefa's face.

After finishing his last lesson, he turned around and waved.

"Vongola Storm, next time we meet, don't expect me to go easy on you... cough cough."

Storm saw Zephyr's back sway slightly.

But the other person resolutely walked towards the setting sun.

Storm lowered his head and looked at the peacock at his feet.

"A blade in the darkness...?"

Day 1 after obtaining the Clay Fruit.

Storm fought Zephyr for almost a whole day, allowing his practical skills with the Clay Fruit to catch up with the three-star rating.

The day after obtaining the Clay Fruit.

Storm forged himself, creating flowers, trees, wolves, insects, tigers, leopards, rare birds and beasts, and even pirates and the navy.

The third day after obtaining the [Clay Fruit].

Storm wants to squeeze the big thunder.

Unfortunately.

The order from headquarters was suddenly issued.

Storm had no choice but to give up exploring the origins of life.

He went to the headquarters building, obtained his transfer order, and took away the custom-made weapon.

Followed by.

Storm then headed to the headquarters dock, boarded the prison warship, and rode the triangular current into the World Government's private shipping lane.

The final stop, the Calm Belt.

Advance City.

(End of this chapter)