When Nami Meets the [Cloud-Cloud Fruit]!

Calm Belt, Nine Snake Island.

As Boa Hancock listened to the painful and suppressed voice coming from the Den Den Mushi, a powerful aura involuntarily erupted from her.

The release of [Conqueror's Haki] emitted a distorted arc of black and red electricity, and an astonishing sense of oppression swept through the entire Nine Snake Palace like a storm.

The Amazonian warriors guarding the Nine Snake Palace felt a heavy sense of oppression, and some of the weaker-willed maids even fainted at that moment.

"This sudden burst of energy..."

"The Snake Princess is enraged..."

"Who exactly angered Snake Princess?"

The Amazon warriors gripped their weapons tightly, their faces filled with shared hatred as they looked towards the central palace where the Snake Princess resided.

It seems that as soon as a command is given from inside the palace, the Amazon warriors will come out in full force to help the Queen solve her problems.

Inside the palace.

Boa Hancock's dark eyebrows were tightly knitted together.

"Shakky, don't panic... What happened to Rayleigh?"

Even someone as proud as Boa Hancock had several people she respected immensely.

First and foremost, of course, is Fisher Tiger, the Captain of the Sun Pirates who single-handedly sparked the slave liberation movement in Mary Geoise.

If it weren't for Fisher Tiger's free climb up the Red Line Continent, thousands of meters high, into Mary Geoise, and his complete liberation of slaves regardless of race or origin, then...

Boa Hancock and her two sisters are probably still slaves and playthings of the Celestial Dragons, the World Nobles!

Whether the three sisters would even be alive today is still unknown.

Even though Fisher Tiger has been dead for several years.

But in Hancock's heart, she still held immense gratitude and respect for the hero of Fish-Man Island.

Secondly, there were Rayleigh and Shakky, who had lived in seclusion on the Sabaody Archipelago.

After escaping from Mary Geoise.

It was thanks to Rayleigh and Shakky's help that the three Hancock sisters were able to successfully return to Amazon Lily in the Calm Belt.

Fisher Tiger, Silvers Rayleigh, Shakky.

These three are all the "saviors" of the three Hancock sisters.

Even because of past experiences.

Hancock harbors an intense hatred, even loathing, for men.

However, Fisher Tiger and Silbaz Rayleigh are the only two exceptions.

Hearing the sudden news of Rayleigh's accident, Hancock was momentarily flustered, but she quickly regained her composure.

At least for now, it's "only" Rayleigh who had an accident; Shakky is still alive and well...

"White Dragon, Shichibukai... White Dragon! Vongola Storm!"

Shakky read the man's name aloud, word by word.

"He somehow obtained information about where Rayleigh and I were hiding, and just now he came straight to our door, defeated and captured Rayleigh..."

"According to White Dragon, he has already handed Rayleigh over to the World Government..."

They captured Pluton Rayleigh.

Colluding with the World Government.

The two things White Dragon did completely stepped into Hancock's "major minefield".

The Snake Princess was furious.

In an instant, another powerful burst of [Conqueror's Haki] was released.

The Amazon warriors inside and outside the Nine Snake Palace fell silent instantly.

"White! Dragon!"

Hancock's "hate list" has been expanded to include another name.

But the most urgent thing is to find out Rayleigh's location.

"Where is Rayleigh now? Is he being held captive by the Navy?"

"Not yet."

Shakky responded quickly.

"I don't know the specifics of the deal between White Dragon and the World Government, but Rayleigh should still be in White Dragon's hands."

"If he completes his deal with the World Government, Rayleigh will likely be taken to Impel Down and imprisoned first, and then..."

"Then there's the matter of execution."

Silvers Rayleigh, the First Mate of the Roger Pirates and the legendary "Pluton," certainly deserves to be publicly executed by the World Government!

Even Mr. Tom, who built the Oro Jack for the Roger Pirates, was publicly executed by the World Government.

Given Rayleigh's reputation and status, the World Government will likely announce this Execution Incident to the world in a grand manner, and may even broadcast it live...

Just like when the World Government executed Roger more than a decade ago.

In Shakky's view, if Rayleigh were to be captured by the World Government, he would certainly face certain death.

Therefore, we must rescue Rayleigh before the World Government executes Rayleigh!

"Then let's go find the White Dragon!"

Hancock said firmly.

"Take Rayleigh back from the White Dragon!"

"No, Hancock, the White Dragon can fly. We simply can't find his exact location in such a short time."

After her conversation with Hancock, Shakky finally calmed down and said composedly.

"We can wait until White Dragon and the World Government complete their deal before intercepting the World Government's Prison Ship!"

Hancock answered immediately.

"Good!"

Shakky and Hancock communicated for a while longer, discussing the details of intercepting the government warships, before hanging up the Den Den Mushi.

However, the experienced Shakky did not stop there.

She took a deep breath and dialed a new Den Den Mushi number.

The Shichibukai and the Empress of Nine Snake Island are not Shakky's "strongest connections".

The strongest "helper" Shakky can currently access is still a lowly apprentice from Roger Pirates.

The Pirate Emperor reigns over the New World, Captain of the Red-Haired Pirates --

Shanks!

Shakky's Den Den Mushi dialed directly from Paradise in the first half of the Grand Line to the New World in the second half.

The moment the Den Den Mushi was answered, Shakky got straight to the point.

"... Shanks! Rayleigh has been kidnapped!"

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon flew onto the Red Line Continent.

Storm was unaware that Shakky on the Sabaody Archipelago was doing everything in her power to find help and rescue Rayleigh.

But even if he knew, he wouldn't care.

All that's needed is for him to later arrive at Punk Hazard Island and obtain the remaining four Devil Fruits from the World Government.

What happened to Pluton Rayleigh, was completely outside his concern.

Follow the instructions on the pre-made Vivre Card.

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon flew over the Red Line Continent for a while before finally spotting the giant snails slowly crawling across the surface.

"What a huge snail! It's like an enlarged version of Den Den Mushi!"

"These snails are almost as big as the Island Whale of the West Blue! Woohoo!"

Perona and Brook exclaimed in unison as they watched the giant snails moving across the ground.

Storm had already informed Robin of the news in advance.

When the Blue-Eyes White Dragon to the side of these giant snails.

Bear, Robin, and the others were waiting below.

They all saw the arrival of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and waved to the sky in unison.

"Perona, Brook, let's go down together!"

Storm addressed his two new subordinates, then piloted the Blue-Eyes White Dragon to land.

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon hovered steadily several meters above the ground.

Storm was the first to jump.

His gaze swept over Robin and the others, lingering for a moment on the trio of Ace, Kid, and Killer.

It's been a while.

Robin and Nami have gotten a bit fairer.

Ace, Kid, and Killer's auras became "stronger," and their physiques visibly became much more robust.

Bear's training is very effective!

Storm nodded slightly to everyone.

"Everyone, I'm back! These two are our new crew members from the Storm Pirates!"

Then, at Storm's suggestion...

Perona and Brook introduced themselves to everyone.

"Hello everyone, I'm Perona, Captain of the Ghost Princess Pirates! This is my Kumashi!"

"Nice to meet you! I am Brook, who is now just bones after death! Please take care of me!"

Bear and the others first welcomed Storm's return, but everyone's attention was quickly drawn to the two people behind Storm.

Perona is secondary.

Judging from her appearance alone, Ghost Princess is just a cute little girl, and doesn't hold any particular appeal for the crew.

But Brook is different.

It's a skeleton!

A talking, moving, and bowing skeleton!

"Is this skeleton real? It can even talk..."

"Could it be a clay skeleton created by the Captain using his powers?"

"After a human dies, all the cells and tissues in the body, from hair to skin to muscles... will slowly decompose."

Robin rested her chin on her hand, scrutinizing Brook closely, and uttered chilling words.

"If this were a real skeleton, it wouldn't have so much hair."

Brook didn't pay much attention to the rest of what was said, but he had to take Robin's last words seriously.

"Because I have a lot of body hair!"

Brook stretched out his hands and scratched his thick, bushy black afro with his long, thin finger bones.

"Also, beautiful lady... may I take a look at your underwear--"

Before Brook could finish speaking the rest of his sentence...

Perona, who was standing nearby, immediately interrupted the lecherous skeleton.

"Negative Ghost!"

The white phantom pierced through Brook's bones in an instant, causing him to collapse to his knees.

"If there is an afterlife, I want to be a paramecium..."

Ghost?

Devil Fruit User?

Perona, who had been rather unremarkable just moments before, instantly drew everyone's attention back with this "Negative Ghost" move.

"Perona, Devil Fruit User the Hollow-Hollow Fruit; Brook, Devil Fruit User the Revive-Revive Fruit."

Storm then spoke up to introduce the situation.

"Also, Nami, come here."

The moment Nami saw Brook, she immediately hid behind Robin in fear.

Upon seeing the "Negative Ghost" released by Perona, this extremely timid Little Thief Cat couldn't help but take a few steps back.

Now that Storm had called her name directly, she immediately looked distressed and slowly shuffled out.

However, Nami still maintained a "safe" distance from Brook and Perona.

"Captain, is there anything I can help you with?"

"I recently obtained a Logia Devil Fruit."

Storm took out the [Cloud Fruit] and held it in his palm.

"This is the [Cloud Fruit]. As the name suggests, after eating this Devil Fruit, one will become a 'Cloud Person,' able to create clouds and manipulate the climate. Its potential is extraordinary."

"Nami, this [Cloud Fruit] is probably the most suitable Devil Fruit for you..."

After briefly introducing the abilities and effects of the [Cloud Fruit], Storm handed the Devil Fruit to Nami.

In his opinion, the Cloud Fruit is indeed a perfect match for Nami.

First of all, this is a Logia Devil Fruit.

Secondly, this is a Devil Fruit that can manipulate celestial phenomena.

Finally, this Devil Fruit can be continuously developed and deepened based on the user's weather-related abilities.

Nami looked at the Cloud- Cloud Fruit that Storm handed her and felt the Captain's sincerity.

She didn't originally want to eat Devil Fruit.

Whether it was the [Flame-Flame Fruit] or the [Komodo Dragon Fruit], it didn't matter.

Nami didn't want to eat any of it.

She once said—Only fools would eat Devil Fruit!

Because in Nami's worldview, money is the most important thing.

A single Devil Fruit is worth at least 100 million Beli, and it's often priceless and unavailable.

Is this someone eating Devil Fruit?

This is clearly eating gold!

No!

Even gold isn't this expensive!

However.

After being recruited by Storm and joining the Storm Pirates.

Nami enjoyed a long-awaited peaceful and tranquil life.

Under these circumstances, some of her ideas began to undergo subtle changes.

Money is certainly important.

But on the high seas, there are always things more important than money.

For example, family members.

For example, companions.

In Storm's view, Nami eat the Cloud- Cloud Fruit would give the Little Thief Cat some self-defense capabilities and also increase her personal strength.

However, in Nami's eyes, Storm had gone through so much trouble to find the Cloud- Cloud Fruit and then presented it to her...

This is because Storm trusts her completely! Values her highly! Has high hopes for her!

For Captain like that.

Even if she becomes an idiot, Nami doesn't care.

Nami reached out her hands, took the Cloud- Cloud Fruit, and took a small bite.

Nami bit through the white, cotton-like skin of the fruit with her Nami teeth, and the Devil Power hidden inside the [Cloud Fruit] was transmitted into her body.

But what Nami experienced first was the incredibly unpalatable taste.

With just one bite, Nami's face turned incredibly pale.

"Hmm--"

Everyone else present who had eaten Devil Fruit shared the same sentiment.

The taste of Devil Fruit... you'll know once you've tried them!

"That's enough. Just one bite and you'll gain the ability."

Storm spoke up at the opportune moment to offer his advice.

However, Nami was still very stubborn and ate the Cloud- Cloud Fruit in small bites until it was completely gone.

He ate an entire Devil Fruit.

Nami involuntarily let out a burp.

"Hiccup~"

But at this very moment.

Nami's breath was no longer "gas," but a small white cloud!

Nami, the Cloud Girl, is born!

First update.

I updated too late yesterday...

I couldn't get into the flow today.

I'm so sorry for only updating now...

Quietly asking for subscriptions and monthly tickets...

There will be more tonight.

The fourth watch today.