Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 70: Please Begin Your Performance, Five Elders! (10,000 words in three chapters, please subscribe!)

I will become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

Although Storm had long ago formulated a plan to "become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea".

But at this moment, he received a personal invitation from the Five Elders, the highest authority in the World Government...

A sense of magical realism still welled up in Storm's mind.

He hasn't even started yet.

Why is the world government in such a hurry?

Is this what it feels like to be "given away for free"?

Storm just deliberately contacted Aokiji, saying he was going to "give him credit"...

That was just polite talk.

At least that wasn't his intention.

Storm's real plan is to proceed in two steps.

First, eliminate Hanafda, the Lizard King, to create a vacancy in the position of Shichibukai.

Then, capture all the trash on Banaro Island alive, and use them, along with the corpse of the Lizard King, to make a deal with the World Government!

Barring any unforeseen circumstances.

It's practically a done deal that Storm will succeed the King of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

In the future, there will also be two Shichibukai who "rise to power" through this method.

Blackbeard Teach captured Ace, handed him over to the World Government, and then volunteered to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Trafalgar Law became a new Shichibukai by stealing the hearts of one hundred pirates and handing them over to the World Government.

Storm's plan combined the best of both Blackbeard Teach's and Trafalgar Law's plans.

He wasn't worried that the world government would refuse the deal...

Furthermore.

Even if the world government suddenly has a "burst of justice" and rejects Storm's secret deal...

Storm then went on to cause trouble for the other Shichibukai!

The current Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Aside from Hawkeye Mihawk, whose strength is unknown.

The rest of the people.

Strom could deal with them, if not with ease, but certainly no more difficult than kneading mud.

Even if we take a step back and say that...

Legitimate transactions are not acceptable.

Even improper transactions are acceptable!

Looting the Celestial Gold, forcibly threatening the World Government, and seizing the position of one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is also a good idea...

There have already been "predecessors" who have waded into the muddy waters for Storm.

Five Elders, you don't want the secret of the Celestial Dragons' national treasure to be revealed, do you?

—From a pink flamingo that wishes to remain anonymous.

cough cough.

all in all.

Plans can't keep up with changes.

Storm never expected that the World Government would actually invite him to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

This is truly an unexpected delight.

Well known.

Whoever takes the initiative becomes the one who is passive.

But one should still maintain a certain level of "restraint"...

"One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, huh!"

Storm snorted coldly, the loud nasal tone revealing his disdain for the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Please begin your performance, Nasujuro Sei!

Pangu City, a place of power struggles.

Nassulang Saint, along with several other members of the Five Elders who were listening in, all sensed disdain from Storm's reaction.

The five elders exchanged a knowing glance, their unique spiritual communication flowing between them.

Just as the intelligence indicated! That brat Haku utterly despises pirates!

"Otherwise, how could he have slaughtered everyone in the Infinite Hell?"

"He's even more radical than that mad dog Sakazuki!"

"Given his past performance, it's understandable that he looks down on the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

Let's stick to the original plan...

The five elders finished their discussion.

In the end, it was still Nasujiro Sei who was responsible for communicating with Haku.

"Bai Long, I've been keeping an eye on your news lately."

Nasujiro said in a calm tone.

"You made such a big mistake in Impel Down."

"If the government hadn't deliberately concealed it, you would have been wanted by the navy long ago!"

"Deliberately concealing it? It was indeed deliberately concealing it."

Storm scoffed, not fooled by Nassuro Sei's words.

"But isn't your concern that if news of Impel Down gets out, it will affect the government's image?"

"But the government did indeed stop the Navy's bounty on you."

Nasujiro Sei responded calmly.

"However, what you did in Alabasta before was still too much."

"Crocodile is a veteran member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and has always worked for the government..."

After hearing this sentence.

Storm quickly regained control of his expression.

He was worried that if he didn't control his expression, he might burst out laughing.

Has Crocodile been working for the World Government all along?

Five Elders, are you senile?

Crocodile has been plotting to develop the ancient weapon, Pluto, which is strictly prohibited from being researched or explored by the World Government!

Storm simply responded with a muffled sound.

"Sand crocodile, not bad."

That was Storm's honest opinion.

no doubt.

Aside from being somewhat fragile in mentality, Crocodile is definitely a qualified tyrant.

His bounty was only 8100 million Berries, which means that he did not do anything particularly bad during his rise to fame.

After becoming a Shichibukai, he worked diligently to fight pirates and maintain his persona as the "Hero of Alabasta".

Although Shah later orchestrated the civil war in Alabasta...

However, this has not yet happened.

Storm's opinion of Old Shah wasn't bad.

If he truly believes Crocodile is inadequate...

A crocodile that doesn't even know how to exude "dominance" would never have survived to this day!

"Yes, Crocodile did a good job."

Nassuro nodded in satisfaction.

"Compared to the other Seven Warlords of the Sea, Crocodile is the most cooperative with the government's actions."

"However, the commotion you caused in Alabasta has still damaged the reputation of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"It even damaged the government's image!"

Another string of nonsense!

Storm secretly rolled his eyes.

The World Government can keep what's happening in Impel Down a secret.

This is because the windless zone deep within Impel Down is under strict control, where every plant and tree is subject to rigorous management.

World governments are absolutely certain that information will not leak out.

However, Storm's defeat of Crocodile in Alabasta happened in public.

The world government can't hide it even if it wants to!

Moreover, the Five Elders had no intention of hiding it in the first place.

"The government has no choice but to issue a bounty on your head."

Nasujiro continued.

"I know your past; you're from the Navy."

"Once a bounty is placed on your head, it means that your family, elders, friends... will all become your enemies."

"Vongola Storm, you don't want to engage the Navy in close combat either, do you?"

That bald guy must be from Wano Country, right?!

Storm didn't mince words and rolled his eyes wide.

"I'd love for the Navy to come after me! The stronger the Navy, the better!"

Storm's words were absolutely heartfelt.

Are the Seven Warlords of the Sea very powerful?

Is the Pirate Emperor very powerful?

The navy has always been the undisputed master of the seas!

Of all the powers of the sea.

In terms of sheer numbers of strong individuals, the Navy definitely has the most.

There are many strong individuals, and they are of high quality.

The more trophies they can offer, the higher their quality.

Storm genuinely hoped that a vice admiral would arrive today and an admiral candidate would arrive tomorrow...

If the Navy can "train" him like this, his strength will continue to increase wildly!

But this is a heartfelt remark from Strom.

To Nasuro Sei, it sounded like a child being stubborn.

"Vongola Storm, don't get into pointless arguments."

Nasujiro chuckled and extended the invitation again.

"On behalf of the World Government, I formally invite you to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

The Five Elders offered a final way out.

Storm did not continue to "reservedly" any longer.

"I can accept the government's invitation."

Storm nodded at first, then changed the subject.

"But I have a few conditions."

condition?

How many more?

Nasujiro's smile faded, and he narrowed his eyes slightly.

He knew very well that the government would have to pay a price to appease those vicious pirates.

Nassuro Sei was only slightly surprised by what Storm said, but did not directly refuse.

A powerful and renowned pirate on the high seas, willing to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea...

Actually, there aren't many.

The world government has very few options.

White Dragon Vongola Storm is one of the most suitable candidates currently identified by the Five Elders to serve as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

There isn't even one of them!

Nassuro Sei asked, "What are your conditions?"

"First of all, I am not a spineless remnant of the old era like the Sand Crocodile and the Lizard King."

"Stromb said."

"I won't linger in the amusement park phase for long! I only have one goal—"

"Become a great pirate, delve into the New World, and then... become one of the Four Emperors!"

Nassshuro Sei, along with the other Five Elders, were all taken aback by Storm's conditions...

simple.

"Ha ha!"

Nassuro Sei laughed loudly.

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea were originally intended to counterbalance the power of the Pirate Emperor."

"You want to challenge the Pirate Emperor? The government will absolutely support you!"

"My second condition is..."

"Stromb said slowly."

"I want to see Dr. Vegapunk."

"Vegapunk?"

Nasujiro frowned slightly.

Why do you want to see him?

"I just want to meet the smartest person in the ocean."

Storm countered with a question.

"Does this need a reason?"

Nasujiro's intuition told him that the White Dragon was definitely hiding something.

However, "meeting Vegapunk" is not a difficult thing...

Nassuro Sei finally nodded.

"No problem, but you'll need to go to Punk Hazard Island in person."

"If that's the case..."

Storm nodded slightly.

"I accept this invitation to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

"The government's order will be broadcast to the world tomorrow morning through the World Economic News."

Nassuro Sei announced calmly.

"Your bounty, and the news that you have become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, will be announced to the whole world."

pat!

The Five Elders have withdrawn from communications.

Storm looked at the black-suited agent who was still carefully holding up the Den Den Mushi and gave him a friendly smile.

"Thank you for your hard work, I'll be careful to be gentle..."

"Um?"

The agent in the black suit hadn't even reacted yet.

Storm sent him directly to keep the Lizard King company.

It's just cleaning up the internal mess of the world government. Would anyone find that inappropriate?

Aside from this unexpectedly intrusive CP agent.

The identities of the other dozen or so people were not questionable.

Strom was too lazy to delve into these people's secrets; he planned to hand them over to the Navy later.

The prisoners were dealt with properly, and the property was properly inventoried.

Storm waved to Robin, who was standing to the side.

It's lunchtime!

The six-star grand prize trophy I just won by defeating the Lizard King.

After Storm personally executed Hanafda.

The once crystal-clear diamond trophy has been transformed into the Blood Diamond Trophy, which combines the effects of granting wishes and adding points.

Besides.

The Red Demon Brogy, the Blue Demon Dorry, and Hanafda also contributed three five-star trophies.

"The Platinum Trophy is secondary; there's nowhere else to allocate skill points right now. Let's use the Blood Diamond Trophy instead!"

Storm first used the Blood Diamond Trophy to add points to his Speed ​​attribute.

Speed: ★★★★★★★ (Seven Stars)

Storm's [Strength], [Speed], and [Stamina] attributes have all reached the standard seven-star level!

"I have one more chance to make a wish..."

Storm looked up at the sky, where clusters of white clouds stretched out in one continuous expanse.

"Sky Island..."

(End of this chapter)