Back to the Calm Belt!

As the saying goes...

Large has its advantages.

It has its minor shortcomings.

The reason Storm gathered his subordinates and formed a pirate crew was so that one day he could storm into the New World and fight against the Pirate Emperor.

Since that's the case.

Forming a small, elite team would be unsuitable for his actual situation.

You need to know.

On this vast ocean, truly "elite pirate crews" are still very rare.

Even pirate crews like the Red-Haired Pirates and the Straw Hat Pirates, which claim to be "elite teams."

Once they entered the New World and established themselves, didn't they all become "grand fleets"?

The Red-Haired Pirates includes the Puddle Pirates, the Social Club Pirates, the Millionaire Pirates...

The Straw Hat Pirates' crew includes the Beautiful Pirates, the Barto Club Pirates, the New Giant Warrior Pirates...

As for the other Pirate Emperor, they're even more out of the question.

Whitebeard Pirates, Beasts Pirates, BIG MOM Pirates, Blackbeard Pirates, the Cross Guild...

Which power isn't a large fleet with numerous people and considerable influence?

Now that we know how to be Great Pirate in the New World...

Storm certainly wouldn't be building any "elite team".

Why didn't he just take a one-step approach and signal to everyone when forming the pirate crew that they should develop in the direction of a "grand fleet"?

Besides.

These are the subordinates that Storm has now recruited.

Aside from Robin and Nami's skills and abilities not meeting the required standard...

Ace, Kid / Killer, Bear, and even Bonney —they are all pirate Captain who have been tested by the sea.

The weakest are all "Pirate Supernovas" from a particular year!

Furthermore, the Spade Pirates, the Kid Pirates, the Bonney Pirates...

These pirate crews weren't made up by Storm himself.

If it weren't for Storm's interference.

These pirate crews will also be formed by Ace and his crew themselves.

As for the Bear.

Despite being a "Tyrant," he didn't actually start a pirate crew.

But don't forget.

Before becoming Shichibukai, the "Tyrant" was Army Captain in the Revolutionary Army!

Whether in terms of status, strength, or experience, Bear is in no way inferior to the top officers of the Emperor Pirates.

Therefore.

The moment Storm made up his mind and officially formed the [Storm Pirates].

In front of all his subordinates, he directly announced that the Storm Pirates would develop into the Storm Grand Fleet!

Although the so-called "Storm Grand Fleet" is currently just a vague and illusory concept.

Among the people present, including Storm, the "Captain," there were eight people who couldn't make a boat.

However, the concept of the "Storm Grand Fleet" still deeply captivated everyone.

Even Bonney, who was just crying, has now wiped away her tears, clenched her little fists tightly, and struck a pose full of ambition.

She's also a member of the Storm Pirates! She's also a member of the Storm Grand Fleet!

Bonney is determined to form a pirate crew once she finds other companions!

Bonney is in this state.

The other members looked even more "appalling".

"Captain!"

Kid offered his enthusiastic suggestion.

"I'll be heading back to the South Blue with Killer later, then we'll go to Belfast Island and assemble a fleet!"

Before setting sail, Kid and Killer were both gang leaders on Belfast Island, possessing a "deep" "mass base".

Seeing that Kid spoke first, Ace was not to be outdone.

"I won't go to the South Blue! But I can gather my partners in the East Blue!"

"You guys, stop joking around."

Storm suddenly calmed down, even pouring cold water on the excited Ace, Kid, and the others.

"A pirate crew isn't so easy to form."

"Besides, your current strength is simply too weak!"

Robin is an archaeologist with extensive knowledge and top-notch intelligence-gathering skills;

Nami is a navigational genius; her talent in navigation is unparalleled.

Storm wasn't as demanding of these two players in terms of ability.

If you're not good at direct combat, you can improve your escape skills.

But the others were different.

Storm looked at Kid, Killer, and Ace.

"Kid, have you finished reading your book? Killer, have you mastered your sword? Ace, are you ready to punch?"

For the past few days, Kid and Killer, who had been tormented to the point of near ecstasy by Storm's grueling training regimen, suddenly fell silent.

Their current strength is indeed not quite there yet.

At the same time, they clearly felt the benefits that "reading" and "practicing swordsmanship" brought to their own strength.

So at this moment Kid and Killer didn't say a word.

"Reading" and "practicing swordsmanship" are both good, aren't they? Haha...

But Ace was different.

He was the last to join the Storm Pirates and knew little about Storm's "200x Effort Training Plan".

He went to sea to become a pirate, not to practice his fists!

Besides.

When it comes to practicing martial arts, of course you need to find someone to train with!

What progress can be made by working in isolation?

"Captain! Vongola! You didn't say that before!"

Ace stared, somewhat indignantly.

"I'm going to sea to become a pirate! Why should I keep training?"

"Of course, it's because you, along with Kid and Killer, are all too weak right now!"

Storm already knew that Ace didn't want to eat Devil Fruit, and the [Flame-Flame Fruit] was no longer for him.

The original "Fire Fist" no longer had "fire".

He should at least have practiced his "fist" properly, right?

Back then, Roger, wielding a Pirate Scimitar, slashed his way from Loguetown in the East Blue all the way to the Laugh Tale, Raftel.

If Ace were strong enough in terms of Physique and Haki, he might very well be able to fight his way into the New World!

The same applies to Kid and Killer.

These two brothers, one a "magnetic person" and the other a "swordsman," both need to be honed before they can become truly successful.

Certainly.

As the saying goes, "Slap me once, then reward me with a sweet treat."

It's not advisable to force Ace and the others to focus solely on training.

Storm needs to set a clear long-term goal for these three.

And this goal is not hard to find.

"Ace, Kid, Killer, your most important task right now is to train your bodies and build a solid foundation."

Storm raised his right fist, clenched it tightly, and his five fingers created a loud sonic boom.

Armament Haki surged from his body, wrapping around his fist and transforming it into an "iron fist."

"Then, understand the power of [Haki]!"

Kid and Killer, the two natives of the South Blue, stared blankly at Storm's fist, completely unaware of what kind of power it was.

In contrast, Ace, who had received rigorous training from Garp since childhood, wore a thoughtful expression.

[Haki], huh...?

The banquet continued.

Storm winked at the Bear, signaling him to come with him to the outside of the clay castle.

Sky Garden.

Storm looked down at the East Blue and spoke softly.

"Bear, Bonney's treatment will take a long time, and you can't leave her side during this time."

"Um."

Bear responded firmly.

"I will definitely protect Bonney."

"But I have my own things to do."

Storm turned to look at the Bear beside him, then at the clay castle behind him, where he could faintly hear laughter coming from.

"They're in your hands now."

Storm has lingered in the East Blue long enough.

The development of Ace and Kid's strength will still take a long time.

After such a long time, Storm has no intention of continuing to "waste" his time in the East Blue Sea.

His own strength level has not yet reached its limit. His series of "seven-star" attributes and abilities still have a lot of room for improvement. He needs more high- Big Trophy.

These Big Trophy are something that no one in small East Blue can provide.

Storm is preparing to return to the Grand Line.

"Yes, Captain."

Bear understood the implication in Storm's words, and he said in a deep voice.

"When I was in the Revolutionary Army, I trained many young people... I will definitely train Ace and the others well."

"Ace, Kid, and Killer, these three, you must make them train hard. Train them to the point of exhaustion, as long as they don't die."

Storm didn't see anything wrong with what he said.

Because he trained just as intensely back then, he was able to transform from an ordinary person into an outstanding graduate of the Elite Marine Recruit Training Camp in just two years.

Although Storm's rate of improvement is nowhere near comparable to that of another naval "Hero Captain".

But who could blame them when that "heroic colonel" had another "heroic Vice Admiral" as his mentor?

Storm doesn't have those kinds of educational resources.

But now...

Storm could provide Ace and the others with similar educational resources.

With Bear's strength, teaching Ace and these other "rookie pirates" is more than enough.

"As for Robin and Nami, they... aren't considered combatants. As long as their basic physical abilities are guaranteed, they'll be fine."

Bear nodded solemnly.

"As for other questions..."

Storm frowned, thought for a moment, and made his worst-case scenario plan.

"For example, if one day in the future you suddenly encounter an invincible expert, then just send that person to the Sky Garden!"

"I will later move the Sky Garden to the Calm Belt of the Paradise."

Bear's [Nikyu Nikyu no Mi] grants him the ability to "mark locations," allowing him to teleport over extremely long distances.

Sky Garden is the headquarters of the Storm Pirates.

Storm now plans to turn it into the Storm Pirates ' "return base," which can be considered a way out in a desperate situation.

Whether or not it's needed, it's best to prepare in advance.

Storm rarely fights unprepared battles.

Unless he accidentally crashes into the Red Line Continent...

Storm gave all the necessary instructions and then returned to the banquet with the Bear.

After everyone had eaten and drunk their fill...

Storm then returned with the others to the Germa Kingdom below.

The Sky Garden is still too desolate, with a rather poor living environment, making it unsuitable for long-term stays.

The Storm Pirates returned to the Germa Kingdom.

Storm learned from Gage that the Germa Kingdom would soon set off to return to the North Blue.

The next day.

As the giant snail of the Germa Kingdom slowly drifted away from the waters near the Oykot Kingdom.

The Sky Garden, thousands of meters above the ground, was also being controlled by Storm, and it was rapidly flying towards the Calm Belt.

Once they successfully reached the Calm Belt, Storm left his base camp there.

The doldrums, as the name suggests, are areas where there is no wind.

Storm placed the Sky Garden here, and there's no need to worry about it being blown away by a sudden superstorm...

However, this is for the convenience of locating "home".

Storm still found a "neighbor" for Sky Garden — Impel Down.

Ten thousand meters above the Impel Down lies the Storm Pirates' base.

This place is located in the world's "blind spot".

If we divide it according to the Paradise map...

The Storm Pirates' base is located between Marine Headquarters and Enies Lobby, nearing the end of Paradise.

Storm parked the Sky Garden directly above Impel Down.

Immediately afterwards, he fell like a shooting star.

During the fall.

Storm's appearance also changed continuously.

When they landed on the First Sea Level in Impel Down.

Storm has changed into a new outfit --

With [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma] in hand, Golden Lion II, Rhein, makes his grand entrance!

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