Pluton Rayleigh!?

"Pluton Silvers Rayleigh, the Lord of the Underworld!?"

When the name of this legendary pirate from the Old Era resounded among the Chamber of Power, all five Gorosei showed expressions of shock.

Ever since the execution of the Pirate King Roger.

The rest of the Roger Pirates, and anyone else associated with them, were all pursued by the World Government and the Roger Pirates Marine Headquarters.

Take, for example, Mr. Tom, the legendary shipwright of Water Seven who built the "Oro Jack"—the flagship of the Roger Pirates.

Generally speaking, shipwrights who build pirate ships for pirates are not charged with this.

Because shipwrights cannot control the pirates' behavior after the ships are built.

But Mr. Tom was an exception.

Because of the construction of the Oro Jack.

Mr. Tom was subjected to a severe interrogation by the World Government and was subsequently ordered to be executed.

If it weren't for Mr. Tom's timely proposal of the "Sea Train Plan," he would have been executed more than a decade ago.

As for Mr. Tom and his disciples later getting involved with the Ancient Weapon [Pluton]... that's another matter.

Even the shipwrights who built the ships for Roger Pirates were punished with the "death penalty" for this.

Not to mention the other members of Roger Pirates.

The crew members who had traveled with Roger to Raftel and learned the secrets of the world were seen as a thorn in the side by the World Government.

The World Government's attitude towards these people can only be described in one sentence:

I wish I could get rid of him as soon as possible!

After Roger sacrificed his life to ignite the Great Pirate Era.

All the remaining members of the Roger Pirates were relentlessly pursued by the World Government.

Amidst the relentless pursuit by the World Government and the Marine Headquarters.

Some people died.

But some people escaped.

The most important one among them is none other than Silvers Rayleigh, the First Mate of Roger Pirates!

Within the Chamber of Power, the Gorosei instantly initiated "mental communication," with people continuously speaking through the mental channel.

'That brat White Dragon, actually managed to find Silvers Rayleigh's whereabouts!'

'He just said he was in Sabaody Archipelago? So it seems Silvers Rayleigh has indeed been living in Sabaody Archipelago all these years!'

'Silbaz Rayleigh is actually living in seclusion there, right under the noses of the government and the navy! He's incredibly skilled and daring!'

"Didn't our subordinates send in intelligence before, saying that Silvers Rayleigh was in the Sabaody Archipelago? It 'Rayleigh just that none of them have been able to find him."

'I initially thought White Dragon was just a decent newcomer, but I never expected him to be able to take down Silvers Rayleigh! It's time to reassess his strength.'

'Regardless, let White Dragon hand Silvers Rayleigh over to the government first! The remnants of the Roger Pirates, those who spy on the world's secrets—none of them can be let go!'

After a quick mental exchange, the Gorosei reached a consensus.

First, take Silvers Rayleigh from the White Dragon!

"Cough cough..."

Saint Nusjuro coughed twice, then said seriously.

"White Dragon, keep a close eye on Pluton Silvers Rayleigh. The government should send people over to escort him immediately!"

"You'll definitely get your share of the benefits then!"

The World Government is indeed interested in Roger Pirates's First Mate!

The choice of the Gorosei was exactly what Storm had expected.

"I don't accept this kind of 'empty promise,' Gorosei."

"Storm won't just blindly obey Saint Nusjuro's orders," he emphasized.

"Pluton Silvers Rayleigh, the Dark Lord, is a 'Great Pirate.' I don't need to repeat his significance and value to you, do I?"

Upon hearing this, Saint Nusjuro frowned instantly.

White Dragon is actually bargaining with the government?

This behavior immediately displeased Saint Nusjuro.

The other four members of the Gorosei were also somewhat disgusted by Storm's attitude.

Within the "Spiritual Channel," the spiritual communication among the Gorosei was initiated once again.

'Wasn't the White Dragon always so aggressive? Why is he acting so cunning this time!'

'They captured Silvers Rayleigh, the Pluton Silvers, but instead of killing him, they used him to make a deal with the government!'

'I almost thought the one talking to us wasn't White Dragon, but that bastard Doflamingo!'

'He's a pirate after all! Even if he was once a Marine, being a pirate for a long time will change him...'

'Agree to his terms, no matter what they are! We can't let Pluton Silvers Rayleigh continue to roam free!'

The Gorosei reached a consensus once again.

Saint Nusjuro voice, "White Dragon, what do you want?"

"Do you remember my previous conditions?"

Suddenly, Storm brought up an old story.

"The World Government invited me to become Shichibukai, but they promised me one 'condition'!"

Saint Nusjuro quickly racked his brains, searching for the answer in the nooks and crannies of his memory.

"You mean, you want to go to Punk Hazard Island to meet Vegapunk?"

"That's right!"

Storm admitted it directly.

"I've heard that Vegapunk's technology is far ahead of the world's five hundred years ago. He used 'Lineage Factor Technology' to create a Devil Fruit himself!"

"I want that Devil Fruit!"

"That fruit..."

Saint Nusjuro deliberately dragged out his words, then turned his gaze to Saint Saturn beside him.

As the Science Defense Martial God for the World Government, Saint Saturn oversees all kinds of scientific research projects, large and small, under the World Government's command.

Saint Saturn was familiar with everything researched on Punk Hazard Island.

After Storm finished speaking, Saint Saturn immediately explained the truth about the Devil Fruit in the "mental channel".

During the God Valley Incident, Charlotte Linlin stole a Mythical Zoan Azure Dragon Fruit and gave it to a young Kaido!

Later, Kaido was captured by the government and sent to Punk Hazard, where Vegapunk extracted a sample of his Lineage Factor from Kaido's body.

Based on that Lineage Factor sample, Vegapunk created a Devil Fruit, an Artificial Devil Fruit. That Devil Fruit likely contains the power of a young Kaido, as well as his [Azure Dragon Fruit].

After hearing Saint Saturn's words, the other Gorosei immediately realized what he meant and asked him questions.

'What White Dragon wants now is that artificial [Azure Dragon Fruit]?'

'Satan, how effective is that artificial [Azure Dragon Fruit]?'

Does it truly possess the power of Mythical Zoan?

Saint Saturn replied calmly.

I am not aware of that at the moment.

That Artificial Devil Fruit has remained unused since its creation.

However, according to Vegapunk, that Artificial Devil Fruit was a failure.

'As for more,' Vegapunk didn't say.

Saint Nusjuro looked at Saint Saturn and silently initiated a mental communication.

'You mean, that Artificial Devil Fruit can be given directly to White Dragon?'

'I don't think it matters; after all, it was a failed experiment.'

Saint Saturn responded quickly.

'But even if that Artificial Devil Fruit really replicates the power of the [Azure Dragon Fruit], it won't be a problem...'

'Leaving aside the fact that White Dragon is already Devil Fruit User of the Clay- Clay Fruit, he couldn't possibly eat a second Devil Fruit.'

Even if someone else obtains that Artificial Devil Fruit, they couldn't replicate Beasts Kaido's example.

'If a single Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit can create a Pirate Emperor, then the title of Pirate Emperor is far too cheap...'

Saint Nusjuro did not pay attention to the lengthy follow-up analysis by Saint Saturn.

Upon hearing the words "It's alright," Saint Nusjuro replied directly to White Dragon on the other end of Den Den Mushi.

"That Devil Fruit you mentioned, I can give it to you! In exchange, I'll trade you Pluton Silvers Rayleigh!"

It's just an Artificial Devil Fruit.

Saint Nusjuro doesn't care as long as he can get Pluton Silvers Rayleigh in return.

He had heard White Dragon talk about it so seriously that he thought that Devil Fruit was something extraordinary.

It turned out to be just a copy of the [Azure Dragon Fruit]...

And I heard it was a failed copy...

That's even less of a problem!

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't worry, Gorosei."

Storm has confirmed that the World Government highly values Pluton Rayleigh.

Now that he held a crucial bargaining chip, he spoke slowly and deliberately, his tone relaxed.

"The Devil Fruit I mentioned is merely a copy of Beasts Kaido's [Zoan -type Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Azure Dragon Form]. It's still unknown how much of Beasts Kaido's power it can replicate!"

"The World Government is far too greedy to trade it for Pluton Rayleigh."

Saint Nusjuro frowned and said in a deep voice.

"White Dragon, stop with the nonsense! Speak your mind!"

"Then I'll just say it directly!"

Storm immediately laid out his follow-up conditions.

"One Artificial Devil Fruit is definitely not enough!"

"World Government need more money!"

"I think ten Devil Fruits would be about right, and it would be even better if they were all Mythical Zoan or Logia."

Mythical Zoan were the answer in the previous version.

The Logia is the old version of the answer.

Both of these types of Devil Fruit, once consumed, can at least guarantee a "minimum level of strength".

Especially Logia Devil Fruit.

Wherever [Haki] is absent, Logia Devil Fruit are practically the absolute kings.

"That's impossible!"

Saint Nusjuro refused White Dragon's "White Dragon's Big Mouth".

However, what he rejected was not the "quantity," but the "category."

"Logia Devil Fruit are extremely rare, and Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit are even rarer than Logia."

"Ten Logia or Mythical Zoan? Absolutely impossible!"

Saint Nusjuro serves as the Financial Martial God of the World Government.

They have sufficient knowledge of the special assets under the World Government's control.

Without a doubt.

Logia and Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit are both extremely rare and precious "special resources"!

A Logia or Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit is enough to create a powerful individual of above-average strength.

For a World Government with vast resources and influence...

Logia and Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit are also very valuable.

After hearing Saint Nusjuro's refusal...

Suddenly, a series of strange words came from Storm's side.

"Huh? Pluton Rayleigh's fingers seem to be moving! His eyelids are moving too! Oh dear! Pluton Rayleigh seems to be standing up!"

"Gorosei, you don't want Pluton Rayleigh to just get away like this, do you?"

"..."

Saint Nusjuro was almost laughing out of anger.

That brat, who does he think he's talking to?

The Gorosei standing nearby also sensed a slight speechlessness.

The threat emanating from the White Dragon was clear to everyone present.

If the World Government doesn't offer enough incentives, then Pluton Rayleigh will "run away"!

At that time, the World Government will face another troublesome potential threat!

The other Gorosei immediately communicated with Saint Nusjuro.

'Ten Devil Fruit are all I need, let's agree to White Dragon's request first!'

'Regardless, Pluton Rayleigh is more important!'

'Devil Fruit are things that allow a person to be reborn after death.'

'Seize the opportunity presented by Pluton Rayleigh— a once-in-a-decade chance!'

Saint Nusjuro looked at the four Gorosei and silently responded in his heart.

' Logia and Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit aren't like roadside weeds! Even the government doesn't have ten Logia and Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit in its treasury!'

'Furthermore, haven't you overlooked the true identity of the White Dragon?'

'He's now Shichibukai, a pirate! He's not a government agent!'

'If we give a large number of Logia and Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit to White Dragon, are we just going to watch him build up a powerful team of Devil Fruit User?'

'Today, White Dragon dares to use Pluton Rayleigh, to blackmail the government! Who knows what he might do tomorrow!'

After saying this, Saint Nusjuro stopped paying attention to the other four thoughtful Gorosei.

He continued speaking to Den Den Mushi on the White Dragon end of the Den Den Mushi.

"Ten Devil Fruit is far too many! Moreover, Mythical Zoan and Logia are extremely rare! The government can't possibly give away ten Logia or Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit just for Pluton Rayleigh!"

After a moment's hesitation, Storm kicked the ball back to Saint Nusjuro.

"What price is the World Government willing to pay in exchange for Pluton Rayleigh?"

After a moment's thought, Saint Nusjuro spoke.

"Besides that Artificial Devil Fruit, the government can provide five more Devil Fruit!"

Before Storm could speak, Saint Nusjuro added another sentence.

"It includes at least one Logia and one Mythical Zoan!"

Five...?

After a moment's consideration, Storm decided to take a gradual approach (crossed out) – he decided to add conditions.

"Apart from Mythical Zoan Devil Fruits, I look down on all other Zoan Devil Fruit!"

"Five Devil Fruit, at least one Logia, one Mythical Zoan, and the rest I only want Paramecia!"

"... no problem!"

Saint Nusjuro exhaled a breath of stale air.

"Deal made!"

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