The Eight-Star Moonlight Trophy? An Eight-Star rating?

Moon-class? Eight-Star?

Storm raised an eyebrow, withdrew his "Clay Giant Fist," and his fist returned to its original size.

'Pluton Rayleigh's strength is still only at the Eight-Star level?'

Based on his personal combat experience, Storm did not believe that Rayleigh's strength level was at least Eight-Star.

The last "Eight-Star powerhouse" he defeated was the World's Greatest Swordsman — Hawk Eyes Mihawk.

At least in Storm's view, there was still a clear difference in strength between Rayleigh and Mihawk.

Even though Rayleigh also used the advanced technique of "Conqueror's Haki" in the battle just now.

But Storm still didn't feel the pressure from old Rayleigh.

Eight-Star rating seems a bit too high...

In comparison.

Storm felt that Shakky's "four-star" rating was a bit too low.

In a side-by-side comparison, consider the current Empress of Nine Snake Island Lily and Captain of the Kuja Pirates —Boa Hancock.

Storm has never fought Hancock, but he has extensive experience "fighting" against the Shichibukai.

In his opinion, Boa Hancock's strength level is at least six-star, and there is a considerable probability that it is seven-star.

Based on this, Shakky's strength level at her peak should have been around six stars.

As a result, the other party is now only worth a [Golden Trophy]...

After retiring for many years, his age has led to a decline in his abilities.

Storm could totally accept that argument.

Because that is simply the truth.

No one can escape the ravages of time!

But it Shakky and Rayleigh, this "retired couple," who were the ones to be targeted.

Only the former's strength has declined, while the latter's strength is still comparable to its peak.

Something's a bit strange...

But.

Strange as it may be.

Storm accepted the Eight-Star [Moonlight Trophy].

A four-star trophy, I wouldn't even give it a second glance.

An eight-star trophy, a precious keepsake!

"Lord White Dragon, you are truly, truly amazing!"

Perona floated over, her little face beaming with excitement.

Even Pluton Rayleigh, is no match for you!

Storm's own people know their own business.

If he hadn't relied on the amplified power of the [More-More Fruit], defeating Rayleigh wouldn't have been so easy.

But this is the [More-More Fruit]!

There's no mechanism, it's all just numbers!

Storm accepted Perona's flattery without a second thought.

"Alright, let's go take a look!"

Storm waved to Perona and they walked together on the ravaged island of Number 13.

"If we run into Rayleigh later, we'll arrest him!"

"If we don't run into him later... then he's lucky."

Storm had no feelings for Rayleigh.

After all, he had basically had no contact with this "Old Era pirate" before, and had no connection with him.

If you really want to say something, Storm even harbors some resentment towards Rayleigh.

This feeling of "dislike"

It doesn't stem from "position" or "camp".

It's true that Storm is Blade Unit Member and a member of the Navy, but he doesn't really care about that identity.

Whether the navy kills thieves or pirates kill thieves, it's still killing.

Storm did not develop a prejudiced or hostile attitude towards someone simply because they were a "pirate".

Pluton Silvers Rayleigh, also known as Dark King, was the First Mate of the Roger Pirates and Four Seas pirate from the Old Era.

But Storm didn't dislike Rayleigh because of this "identity".

The real reason he developed a slight "dislike" for Rayleigh was --

Everything this guy does is so abstract!

The Roger Pirates reached the Laugh Tale, Raftel, and learned all its secrets.

Rayleigh, who landed on Raftel with Roger, was naturally aware of the sea's past secrets.

However...

After leaving Raftel, it seems that the Roger Pirates were completely brainwashed.

Just like Pluton Rayleigh.

Despite harboring a huge secret that the world is interested in, they refuse to utter a single word, justifying it by saying they don't want to steal the "fun" from young people.

What particularly annoyed Storm was...

If finding the Great Treasure is truly a "fun" that every young pirate can enjoy, then he wouldn't say anything.

But wasn't the Great Treasure already marked with the Sun God's mark?

How can you become the Pirate King if you haven't eaten the [Nika Fruit]!?

So the entire ocean is supposed to laugh and play house with the destined "Sun God Nika"?

Just lie there, do nothing, and wait for the savior to arrive?

Others cannot resist because they are truly powerless to resist.

Why does Rayleigh do absolutely nothing?

Is he unknown? Is he incompetent? Doesn't he know the truth about the Great Treasure?

I absolutely have to be a riddle solver!

How shameless!

Other examples include the "mediocre teacher theory"...

What kind of "I ignore the Captain's son's accident, but I strike hard when Nika's wife suffers"...

Abstract!

That's too abstract!

There are also sayings like "Don't pluck the new buds from the trees" and "Don't steal the fun from young people"...

This kind of talk only has one meaning --

Trust in the wisdom of future generations!

But the key point is...

Sun God Nika... does he possess wisdom?

Storm was beginning to suspect that the so-called Laugh Tale, Raftel Tale, was actually teeming with a virus called "Nika."

Anyone who lands on the Laugh Tale, Raftel, will be instantly infected by the "Nika" virus. Their intelligence level will be instantly lowered to the same level as "Nika," and they will then become "Nika's" super brainwashed fans.

Otherwise.

Storm couldn't understand why Rayleigh and the others were willing to be riddle solvers for decades!

If you're going to be a pirate and you're still so timid, you might as well go home and raise pigs!

"Lord White Dragon!"

Perona floated beside Storm, unaware that the air pressure in his body was decreasing. She asked curiously.

"If we capture Pluton Rayleigh, what should we do with him? Send him to Impel Down?"

"Um."

Storm snapped out of his reverie and gave a soft "hmm."

"I don't have anywhere to lock him up here, so I'll have to find another place to do so."

To be fair...

If Storm had any "other-dimensional" abilities, he really would have secretly imprisoned Pluton Rayleigh.

Because the high-level [Big Trophy] he needs can only be provided by these top-tier experts.

If we secretly imprison Great Pirate like Pluton Rayleigh.

This also makes it easier for Storm to reap their [Big Trophy] "regularly".

Unfortunately, Storm doesn't possess this "other dimension" ability...

Since he couldn't keep Rayleigh under his control, he had to get others to do it for him.

Take Impel Down, for example!

"If Pluton Rayleigh is imprisoned in Impel Down, will he meet with Lord Moria?"

Perona was now thinking of her former Captain and current crew member.

"Lord Moria would be very happy if we could seize Pluton Rayleigh's shadow, wouldn't he?"

I think... probably.

Upon hearing this, Storm nodded immediately.

Even in Infinite Hell.

Pluton Rayleigh's strength is certainly among the top tier.

If Gecko Moria could steal Rayleigh's shadow, that shadow would definitely become his "new trump card"!

The only problem is...

Storm was unsure whether Gecko Moria possessed sufficient power to withstand Pluton Rayleigh's shadow...

After all, that gloomy, fat otaku's willpower has declined too much...

Storm and Perona exchanged a few words before heading to the spot where Rayleigh had just landed.

This is the main trunk of the Adam Tree that makes up Island 13.

Pluton Rayleigh Luffy from the Kicking Bar and crashed directly into the main branch, leaving behind a terrifying crater hundreds of meters in diameter.

This Adam Tree, having suffered such a severe blow, appears to be teetering on the brink of collapse, as if it might crumble at any moment.

Storm looked at the white-haired old man with broken arms, unconscious, deep in the pit ahead, and nodded slightly.

Pluton Rayleigh, ultimately couldn't escape!

"Lord White Dragon, it's Pluton!"

Perona flew over and saw the person's face clearly, then immediately cheered.

"Lord Moria will definitely like it!"

"Perona, be quiet for a moment."

Storm's calm voice reached Ghost Princess's ears, and she immediately flew back to his side obediently.

"I have something to take care of right now."

Perona immediately covered her mouth with her hands, making a gesture of quiet.

Storm nodded, then took out Den Den Mushi and awkwardly dialed a number.

"Moshi Moshi... is that Gorosei?"

Mary Geoise, Chamber of Power.

Saint Nusjuro, who had just hung up on Den Den Mushi, received a new Den Den Mushi signal.

"Hmm? White Dragon's Den Den Mushi?"

"This is really strange. Why are so many of the Shichibukai contacting us today?"

"First it was Gecko Moria, then it was the White Dragon..."

"Could it be that White Dragon also wants to go to Impel Down?"

"What a joke... He cleared out the Infinite Hell! What would he be doing there?"

The Gorosei sent out a telepathic communication.

In the end, it was Saint Nusjuro answered the Den Den Mushi.

"White Dragon? What's the matter?"

"I'm currently on the Sabaody Archipelago, and I've captured a pirate of some importance."

Storm's voice reached the Chamber of Power via Den Den Mushi.

"I wonder if the World Government is interested in this Great Pirate?"

"A pirate of some stature?"

Saint Nusjuro frowned slightly.

Connecting this to the "Sabaody Archipelago" that White Dragon had mentioned, he seemed to remember something.

"You mean this year's Supernovas?"

The Pirate Supernovas appear almost every year, though the number varies.

At its most extreme, 11 Supernovas emerged in a single year, forming what is known as the "Worst Generation."

"No, how could it be Supernovas?"

Storm chuckled and said seriously.

"The right arm of the Pirate King, the First Mate of the Roger Pirates, Pluton Silvers Rayleigh."

"Is the World Government interested?"

I'm really having writer's block today...

Cough cough.

In short, it was still the fifth watch.

There will be more tonight.

This is the first update.