Navy Headquarters Rear Admiral, White Dragon!

While the entire ocean was trembling with the bounty on Edward Teach's head.

The mastermind, the instigator, the man behind Whitebeard the Second., "White Dragon" Storm—

Still eating.

Upon learning that his bounty was being drastically reduced by a Clay Doll, Storm went completely mad. He channeled his grief and anger into his appetite, devouring everything in sight.

By the end of the meal, the restaurant owner had to kick Storm out of the kitchen.

"Sir, guest, you..."

The restaurant owner looked at the mountain of clean plates piled up beside Storm and forced a smile onto his exhausted face.

Are you satisfied with your meal?

"The taste is alright, but the portion is too small!"

While talking, Storm finished another plate of fried rice. He glanced at the restaurant owner and urged him to hurry up.

"Boss, hurry up and bring the food! Who's going to eat this much?!"

"Sir, you've eaten all the food in our shop..."

The restaurant owner twisted his apron in his hands, looking extremely embarrassed.

"There's not a single grain of rice left in the kitchen..."

"What's the point of opening a shop if you have nothing to sell!"

After finishing the last plate of roast meat in front of him, Storm stood up to pay the bill.

"How much is it in total? Are there any other restaurants nearby?"

"Guests, all the shops and stores nearby have just sent their staff to buy their food..."

The restaurant owner broke out in a cold sweat and said in a low voice.

"Um, you ate all the food on this street..."

"..."

Storm remained silent, paid, and left.

Then we planned to find another island to eat on.

Blue-Eyes White Dragon soared through the sky.

While digesting his food, Storm took out the map.

He has just pinpointed the location of the island.

This is still in the East Blue. This small island belongs to the "Clover Island Area," which is surrounded by various islands of all sizes.

The "Dawn Island" that Storm was looking for was not far away.

Let's go straight to Dawn Island!

Storm adjusted the Blue-Eyes White Dragon's direction and flew quickly towards Dawn Island.

To be fair...

Dawn Island is not well-known on this vast sea.

There is only one small World Government Member States on the island— the Kingdom of Goa.

That's right!

That's the Kingdom of Goa, the one that produced a whole family of "Monkey"!

Storm, having come all the way to the East Blue, decided to "check in" at the Kingdom of Goa, thinking, "Since I'm already here."

No matter what.

On Dawn Island, where the Kingdom of Goa is located, there is also a "Sun God".

Furthermore, the "Flame-Flame Man," who will protect the "Sun God" from the "Magma Man," should still be on Dawn Island...

Storm was quite interested in the two brothers.

Let me check in first!

Certainly.

If the mighty Hero of the Marines Monkey D. Garp were still in the Kingdom of Goa...

Storm will also try to "check in".

Storm had previously told Momonga that he wanted the Marine Headquarters to increase his bounty.

And now...

The bounty on White Dragon remained untouched.

Whitebeard the Second.'s bounty is astronomical.

The most outrageous thing is that Whitebeard the Second.'s bounty is more than twenty times that of White Dragon!

In that case...

Storm decided to put his earlier words into practice.

"If you see a Marine Vice Admiral, fight Marine Vice Admiral!"

What Hero of the Marines?

He was just an ordinary, old, Vice Admiral lieutenant general.

Storm, riding the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, headed towards the Kingdom of Goa, following the directions of the nautical chart and the compass.

Brubru--

Just then, the Den Den Mushi rang.

Storm picked up the Den Den Mushi and his eyes lit up.

"Oh, it's Fleet Admiral Sengoku! This is the first time I've received Den Den Mushi from Fleet Admiral Sengoku. Has the Navy finally received my letter?"

Marine Headquarters, Fleet Admiral's Office.

Kizaru and Vice Admiral Tsuru, who were just in the office, have disappeared.

Beneath the plaque inscribed with "Absolute Justice," only Sengoku stood alone.

Sengoku was slightly taken aback after hearing Storm's words.

Letter?

Hiss...

If Sengoku remembers correctly, the Momonga did send back a letter before.

It is said that it was a letter written in the handwriting of the White Dragon.

As the Fleet Admiral, Sengoku certainly knew what the "White Dragon" was all about.

A true son of a distinguished old navy sailor Marine Justice Flag!

Members of the Sword Unit!

Sengoku felt a profound sense of absurdity whenever he thought about how Blade Unit Member could become Shichibukai).

Who let Vongola Storm become an undercover agent?!

Oh, it seems to be a note personally approved by the Sengoku himself...

"Yes, the letter, cough."

Sengoku coughed lightly, intending to exchange a few polite words and get acquainted with this "super blade" that had become Shichibukai.

"Headquarters has received the letter, and I have already read it..."

"Storm, your request is really putting us in a difficult position..."

While using official platitudes to stall for time, Sengoku racked his brains to recall the contents of that letter.

It seems to be...

Storm wants a promotion?

"You read the letter, right? Then why hasn't my bounty been touched? Why am I still short of a hundred million?!"

Storm questioned the Fleet Admiral Sengoku on the other end of the Den Den Mushi.

"That Whitebeard the Second. has a bounty of two billion! Two billion!"

It wasn't a promotion, but a bounty...

A faint sense of relief flashed through Sengoku's mind, and he immediately spoke.

"The system for the Shichibukai works like this: from the moment you become Shichibukai, your bounty will stop increasing..."

Sengoku vaguely remembered that Storm had mentioned the bounty amount several times, but such matters were really complicated to handle, so he changed the subject.

"However, Storm, in light of your recent excellent performance, the headquarters has decided to promote your rank and improve your benefits."

Storm is a member of the Navy.

Although he was once transferred to Impel Down, and then... escaped.

However, the Navy has still not approved his resignation.

From this perspective...

Storm remains a member of the Sword Unit.

His current rank is "Marine Headquarters Officer".

After all, in order to get promoted within the naval system, in addition to one's own ability, "military merit" is also a very important factor.

Storm escaped from Impel Down, and then went on to do one big thing after another...

The Navy hasn't had time to adjust to Storm's new role yet.

Then...

Storm then became Shichibukai.

How should I put it?

Promotion!

He must be promoted!

"Promotion?"

Storm raised an eyebrow, showing some interest in Sengoku's words.

"What level can it be raised to?"

Although Storm no longer cares much about his "naval" identity—in fact, he never really cared much at all.

But no matter what, his ancestors for three generations were all "naval personnel".

If I could become a high-ranking naval officer, that would be a way of giving back to my ancestors...

"First you defeated Crocodile, and then you killed King of Lizards Hanafuda."

Sengoku's mind worked quickly; he made no Storm Storm's mistakes, only of his contributions.

"Given these two points, our headquarters intends to promote you to Rear Admiral!"

"Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral!"

The rank of a colonel is far too low for the "Shichibukai".

Even "Commodore" is a bit too low.

Then it can only be "Rear Admiral"!

To be honest.

If judged solely by strength, Sengoku felt that making Storm a "Headquarters Vice Admiral" wouldn't be a problem.

You can work within the navy; you can't just look at strength in everything.

If Sengoku were to appoint Storm as "Headquarters Vice Admiral" now, what would happen later?

If Storm does something significant that benefits the Navy in the future...

Does the Navy intend to remove one member of the "Red, Yellow, Green" trio and promote Storm to Headquarters Admiral?

Sengoku should immediately appoint Storm as Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral.

Then there will be "nothing left to reward" in the future...

Commodore General is too low a rank, Vice Admiral is too high a rank.

Then it can only be "Rear Admiral"!

"Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral?"

Upon hearing this, Storm was fairly satisfied with the rank, but he now also had another identity: Blade Unit Member ".

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, besides Admiral Aokiji, are there any other officers in the Sword Unit?"

Upon hearing this, Sengoku was slightly taken aback. "This... no."

To join the Sword Unit, you must meet all the requirements.

Moreover, it would be best if they were unknown rookie marines, as that would make it easier to carry out subsequent activities.

Last year's Rookie Training Camp only produced two "Blade Unit Member: Storm and Peacock.

This year's Rookie Training Camp program is not yet over.

The Sword Unit haven't absorbed any new blood either...

"I'm now Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral, which means I'm the second-in-command of the Sword Unit?"

Storm found something that interested him more and asked with great interest.

"As Rear Admiral in this unit and the second-in-command of the Sharp Sword Unit, am I allowed to form my own subordinates?"

"I meant 'Navy subordinates'!"

Hiss~

Sengoku gasped slightly.

The navy has its own rules and regulations.

Generally speaking

Officers of the rank of colonel or colonel are entitled to be assigned adjutants, guards, and even warships!

But Storm was Blade Unit Member...

He is Shichibukai, Great Pirate known throughout the world!

"Storm, your current status is, after all, that of a 'Shichibukai'."

Sengoku wiped the cold sweat from his brow and decided to use a delaying tactic.

"As for forming a military unit... let's talk about that when you return to the Navy."

"That's alright, I can choose not to recruit naval personnel as my subordinates."

Storm said with a smile, "I won't follow the Sengoku period's lead."

"I'll find the people myself, the new recruits. The headquarters just needs to distribute the military pay on time."

"Fleet Admiral Sengoku, you wouldn't refuse such a small matter, would you?"

A small matter?

Sengoku's lips twitched.

For a normal rear Rear Admiral, this would certainly be a trivial matter.

But Storm is Shichibukai!

One of the Shichibukai, commanding a naval force...

This situation seemed completely wrong to everyone in the Sengoku!

Is that correct?

But Sengoku couldn't bring himself to refuse Storm's words.

According to the rules, Storm is still a member of the Navy's Sword Unit.

Moreover, he was personally promised by Sengoku to be a "Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral"!

Recruiting new people and building teams are basic rights of officers!

"Storm..."

After a long silence, the Sengoku finally backed down.

"Never forget what the Navy represents."

"Don't worry, it's the 'righteous' navy, after all~"

Storm replied in a light tone.

"I will never allow my men to bring shame upon 'justice'!"

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