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Chapter 82 The Five Elders: Well done! (Fourth update, 16 words, please subscribe!)

"Big Bear".

Storm answered the Den Den Mushi and got straight to the point.

"Have you finally arrived at the East China Sea?"

On the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

East Sea, the Kingdom of Oicot.

The bear is standing on a huge bear paw print.

Beside him were Kidd and Kira, stretching and loosening their muscles.

Like the bear, Kidd and Killer also stepped into the bear paw-shaped pit.

This is a special trace left at the target location after the "teleportation ability" of the [Paw-Paw Fruit] ends.

"Kid, Kira, and I have just arrived in the Kingdom of Oicot in the East Blue."

Big Bear held up the Den Den Mushi and asked in a gentle tone.

"Stromb, what about you? You should still be quite a distance from Alabasta, right?"

...Alabasta?

Storm remained silent for a moment.

Several days ago.

Storm and Big Bear, Kidd and Kira split into two groups and set off from the Kingdom of Sorbe in the South China Sea almost simultaneously.

The former traveled to Alabasta on the Grand Line to carry out the "Seven Warlords of the Sea Hunting Plan".

The rest of the group went to the East Sea to search for Germa 66, hoping to find a way to cure "Jade Scales" in that technological kingdom.

result.

Storm was the first to set off and the first to arrive.

If Gaya Island is included, Storm visited a total of five islands.

Alabasta, Little Garden, Banaro Island, Sky Island, Gaya Island...

But even today.

Big Bear just sent a Den Den Mushi message saying they had finally arrived in the East Blue...

Storm had a strange feeling of being in another world.

Is this what it feels like when your teammates can't keep up with the game version...?

"I'm on Gaya Island now, and I'll be heading to Sky Island soon."

Storm gave a brief explanation.

"A lot has happened, and it's not something that can be explained in a short time."

"In short, I am now one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"……Um?"

The bear tilted its head, looking puzzled.

Didn't he and Storm depart at the same time?

The "teleportation ability" of the Paw-Paw Fruit cannot achieve "instant arrival at the destination".

Generally speaking, as the transmission distance increases, the time consumed by the transmission will also increase.

The Great Bear traveled from the South China Sea to the Kingdom of Oycot in the East China Sea.

Storm traveled from the South China Sea to Alabasta on the Grand Line.

The two people moved about the same distance.

The journey to Storm is even further...

According to Big Bear's calculations, Storm should still be in the sky right now.

but……

What does "We're going to Sky Island later" mean?

What does it mean to say "you have become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea"?

Big Bear was filled with doubt.

Could it be that... his time was skipped?

"It's too much trouble to explain these things over a Den Den Mushi. If it's convenient for you, please collect the newspapers from the last few days."

Storm ultimately did not explain to Big Bear.

"Read more books and newspapers, and you'll find out what really happened..."

Upon hearing Storm's words, Big Bear answered honestly.

"I see."

"You've arrived in the Kingdom of Oicot now. Do you see the soldiers of Germa 66?"

Storm asked with concern.

"As far as I know, the entire Germa 66 army consists of clones created using genetic technology, making them easy to identify."

"I haven't seen any clone soldiers yet."

Big Bear raised his head and looked around at his surroundings, a faint red light flashing in his eyes.

"However, I 'heard' that the country is in chaos."

"Germa 66 should not have left the Kingdom of Oycot yet."

The origin of Germa 66 is located in the North Sea.

Under normal circumstances, the Germa 66 will not leave the North Sea to operate in other sea areas.

But there are always exceptions.

Germa 66 is a mercenary group.

Although their overall strength is not comparable to that of the Four Emperors' teams or the Seven Warlords of the Sea's teams.

However, in ordinary countries, Germa 66's power is still very strong.

Many years ago.

Vinsmoke Judge once led Germa 66 to defeat four North Sea kingdoms at the same time, triggering the "Four Kingdoms Slaying" incident that shocked the North Sea.

As long as the money is sufficient.

Germa 66 could easily go to the South China Sea, let alone the East China Sea!

About seven years ago.

Germa 66 was once employed by a certain force. It crossed the Red Line, entered the East Blue, and defeated the Kingdom of Corgia.

They came to the East China Sea again this year, simply because they were employed by another force.

That's how mercenary nations are.

"You guys continue to proceed according to the previously established plan."

"Stromb said slowly."

"If Germa 66 can indeed heal Jade Scale, I will get there as quickly as possible."

Big Bear nodded seriously.

"I see."

Storm gave a few more instructions.

He knew that Big Bear's personality was rather... mild.

Therefore, the main people he instructed this time were Kidd and Kira.

Storm doesn't think Germa 66 is a friendly green faction.

Just as people call it.

Germa 66 is an "evil legion"!

To deal with villains, you yourself must be "evil" enough to avoid unnecessary problems.

Asking Kidd and Killer to play the role of the nice guy is simply making things difficult for them.

But you want these two kids to play the bad guys?

Do Kidd and Kira still need to play their roles?

Purely natural performance!

After explaining the precautions to Kidd and Kira, and reminding them not to forget to train, Storm hung up the Den Den Mushi.

"If Germa 66 really can cure Jade Scales, as Vegapunk said..."

"Then I'll need to go to the East Blue, at least to meet with the highest-ranking officer of Germa 66..."

"After all, Kuma, Kid, and Killer are all my subordinates; I can't just completely abandon them..."

"If we went to the East China Sea..."

Storm buried certain thoughts in his mind, and rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon toward the sky.

In the blink of an eye.

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon broke through 10,000 meters and arrived at the White Sea.

Storm, riding the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, circled around Sky Jaya Island for a while before spotting Robin's trail.

He controlled the Blue-Eyes White Dragon to descend and come to Robin's side.

Robin also noticed the captain's arrival and was about to greet him.

Blue—Blue—

Suddenly, a Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi) rang.

"What's going on today? So many people are making phone calls?"

Storm waved to Robin, signaling her to be quiet for a moment.

He took out a Den Den Mushi, and as soon as the call connected, an old voice came from the receiver.

The Five Elders, Nassshuro Sei.

"White Dragon, I heard about what you did today."

What did you do today?

Storm raised an eyebrow.

Is Nasujiro Sei calling because of the flying squirrel?

"navy--"

Storm wanted to explain a few more things.

Nasujiro interrupted him domineeringly, while praising him.

"Well done!"

"……Um?"

Due to certain lingering stereotypes.

For a moment, Storm couldn't tell whether Nassuro was genuinely praising him or being sarcastic.

"Navy's justice? What a joke! It's just a violent force under the government!"

Nassou Sei's intention was indeed to praise him.

"All they really need to do is maintain the government's rule and be the Celestial Dragons' dogs."

Nassuro Sei didn't think at all that Storm's words were a sarcastic remark about the Navy and the World Government.

He didn't even notice the slightest problem.

Because in the world of the Five Elders, this is how the order of the sea operates.

The navy really only needs to follow orders.

As for saying something like "be a good dog of the Celestial Dragons"...

This statement is now much more normal.

What else could the Navy be but the Celestial Dragons' dogs?

Even ordinary people who want to become the Celestial Dragons' lackeys don't have the means to do so!

Nassou-sei didn't care much about Strom's attitude.

anyway.

A marine who was so "radical" that he directly slaughtered the entire Infinite Hell.

A marine who was so "radical" that he was willing to defect from the naval system.

As long as he focuses on fighting the pirates, that's fine.

Do we need to care about anything else?

The Navy and the Seven Warlords of the Sea are nothing but lackeys of the government.

Nassuro praised Storm for his "beating up the vice admiral" incident today.

He then skipped over the topic.

Whether it's the World Government or the Navy Headquarters.

Storm will not be negatively affected by this incident.

A world where only the flying squirrel is injured has been achieved...

"Bai Long, have you read today's newspaper?"

Nasujiro Sei put away his smile and got down to business.

"The government has already made it public that you have been invited to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, you can no longer act as recklessly as before."

"A radical approach?"

Storm frowned slightly.

"Are you saying we can't fight pirates anymore?"

No, of course not.

Nassuro explained.

"What I mean is, you can no longer cause trouble for the Seven Warlords of the Sea like you did before."

"The Seven Warlords of the Sea, as great pirates recognized by the government, each have their own rights and obligations."

"But one thing is certain: you are all government employees, so you cannot kill each other."

"hehe……"

Storm chuckled softly.

"I think I understand what you mean, Five Elders."

"Don't worry, I won't be as 'radical' as before."

"That's good. I believe you're a smart man, White Dragon."

Nassuro nodded in satisfaction.

"I only made a small mistake before, which is only human nature."

"That's right."

Storm nodded in agreement.

"As long as it goes unnoticed, it's just a minor mistake."

"You really are a smart man, White Dragon."

Nassuro Sei chuckled softly.

"A problem only qualifies as a 'problem' when it is discovered by everyone."

"Keep doing your job well, Haku."

Storm hung up the phone.

The meaning of the Five Elders is very simple.

It's not that the Seven Warlords of the Sea can't fight each other.

Rather, they cannot openly kill each other.

After all, each of the Seven Warlords of the Sea is a partner that the World Government has painstakingly sought out.

If the Seven Warlords of the Sea are defeated.

This news spread like wildfire.

The face of world governments will also be severely damaged.

By then...

The World Government had no choice but to abandon the defeated Shichibukai.

however.

As long as the failure of the Seven Warlords of the Sea remains unknown, there will be no problem whatsoever.

In some special circumstances, the World Government would even proactively help cover up the failures of the Seven Warlords of the Sea...

In short, in one sentence.

Some things, if you don't weigh them, they won't seem like much; but once you do, they'll weigh a ton.

Storm put away the Den Den Mushi, only to find Robin staring at him with a rather peculiar look.

"What's wrong?"

Robin recalled the Five Elders' words and inexplicably thought of Ohara, so she couldn't help but ask.

"Does it mean... a disaster only occurs when the public discovers the truth?"

"certainly!"

Storm nodded, then added.

"From the perspective of world governments, that is indeed the case."

"oh……"

Robin's mood became quite low.

"The World Government, the Marine Headquarters... they all seem to be like that."

"Otherwise what?"

As Storm walked side by side with Robin, he remarked casually.

"Otherwise, what do you think is the purpose of the navy's existence?"

"You don't actually think the Navy was established to 'enforce justice' or 'protect civilians,' do you?"

"The purpose of the navy is to reassure people that civilians are protected."

Hearing this, Robin couldn't help but ask.

"To make 'people' believe...who should believe? Pirates?"

"Pirates? How could you have such a naive idea?"

Storm gave Robin a strange look.

"Of course pirates know that civilians are not protected by the Navy!"

"Otherwise, they wouldn't have become pirates!"

"The 'people' I'm referring to are the people of the member states of the World Government, or more precisely, the 'civilians of the member states'."

"When civilians believe that the navy is protecting them, they will work hard and try to earn money."

"With the Navy's 'protection,' civilians will be willing to pay taxes, member states will have money to pay the Heavenly Gold, and the World Government will be able to function properly... I think I've said a bit too much."

"Captain, I remember you're from the navy, right?"

Robin asked, somewhat curiously.

"So this is the reason you left the Navy?"

"The Five Elders seem to have said that you are the 'biggest stain on the Navy'."

Robin remembered that the Five Elders had said these words to Crocodile in the Little Garden.

"That's part of the reason!"

Storm shrugged, offering no further explanation.

"Navy? I wouldn't even be a dog!"

(End of this chapter)