An "Invincible" Paramecia Fruit!
"So it was this Devil Fruit..."
Kizaru also noticed the greenish-blue Devil Fruit in the treasure chest, stroked his stubble, and casually remarked.
"One Mythical Zoan... the government is really 'generous'~"
The Blue-Eyes White Dragon flapped its wings and slowly moved away from the Holy Land Mary Geoise.
The gust of wind whipped up Kizaru's Justice Coat, carrying his voice to Storm's ears.
"Admiral Kizaru"
Storm shifted his gaze to Kizaru and asked curiously.
"You also recognize this Human-Human Fruit?"
"Of course, I've loved reading since I was little!"
Kizaru grinned crookedly, pointed to the greenish-blue Devil Fruit in the treasure chest, and gave a brief introduction.
According to legend, the mountain child is a one-eyed mountain god with immense strength, and he is also very fond of helping others.
"The mountain child can distinguish between good and evil. It will not harm good people, but it will punish evil people..."
"Let me think... Oh right, in the legends, the mountain children punish bad people with plagues and fire."
"If we're just talking about this [Mythical Zoan: Yama-waro Fruit], it's a pretty good Devil Fruit ~"
The information Kizaru provided about the [Yama-waro Fruit] was more comprehensive than what Storm knew.
This Devil Fruit had never appeared on the sea before, in Storm's memory.
He had only seen the other's name and general abilities in the <Devil Fruit Encyclopedia>.
The Devil Fruit Encyclopedia describes the [Yama-waro Fruit] as follows:
[Zoan, Human- Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Yamawaro Form], the Devil Fruit User eats it will gain increased strength and grow an extra eye. In addition to the basic abilities of the Zoan, it also has the special ability to manipulate fire.
That's right.
This [Yama-waro Fruit] is yet another "fake" [Flame-Flame Fruit]!
Storm has lost count of how many Devil Fruit possess fire-based abilities...
"This Devil Fruit sounds pretty good."
Storm nodded reluctantly.
He was well aware that there were differences between even the most powerful magical beasts.
Just like [Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Nika Model].
That's undoubtedly a top-tier Devil Fruit from the ocean!
It can not only increase strength, but also reduce intelligence.
Once the [Nika Fruit]'s development level is raised to a certain point, the user will only laugh out loud.
Storm didn't know whether that [Nika Fruit] was actually an ancient version of the "SMILE Fruit"...
Of course, the power level of the [Nika Fruit] is absolutely guaranteed!
Anyone who eats this will be destined to be a savior!
However, among Mythical Zoan.
There are others, like the [Dai-Nyu-do Fruit]...
That was a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit with completely unclear meaning.
[Zoan, Human- Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Onyudo Form], eating it will turn you into a "Monk Soldier".
Um.
If it weren't for the fact that the Fleet Admiral possessed the [Great Buddha Fruit], which allowed him to evolve into a "Buddha" on the spot...
So that [Dai-Nyu-do Fruit] that can turn someone into a monk must be pretty powerful... right?
According to Storm...
This [Yama-waro Fruit] is not as good as top-tier Mythical Zoan like the [Nika Fruit] or the [Azure Dragon Fruit].
But it's still much better than things like the [Dai-Nyu-do Fruit] or the [Pegasus Fruit]!
Besides.
Storm also felt that this [Yama-waro Fruit] was a good match for Weevil.
Weevil isn't very intelligent, and he probably has no potential to develop Devil Fruit in his lifetime.
The effects of the [Yama-waro Fruit] are not complicated.
Aside from its basic abilities as Zoan.
Increase power, unleash flames.
These "special abilities" are all the kind that are easy to operate and simple to learn.
'It really suits Weevil quite well...'
Storm temporarily set aside the [Yama-waro Fruit], and then opened two other small treasure chests.
The second treasure chest contained a peculiar Devil Fruit with a peach-pink skin.
[Paramecia Fruit - Slippery-Slippery Fruit]
Storm also remembered this Devil Fruit.
Its basic ability, as its name suggests, is gliding!
Those Devil Fruit User have eaten the [Slippery-Slippery Fruit] can generally be considered to possess a weakened version of "physical immunity".
Because ordinary physical attacks, such as swords, guns, and cannons, will simply slide off the Devil Fruit User of the [Slippery-Slippery Fruit] after hitting them.
In a sense.
The abilities of the Slippery-Slippery Fruit are somewhat similar to those of the Bubble Fruit that Storm previously acquired.
Both Devil Fruit can make objects "smooth".
However, that's not the main point.
In Storm's view, the most powerful effect of this [Slippery-Slippery Fruit] is --
Makes you more beautiful!
Even the ugliest, fattest pig can transform into a stunningly beautiful woman that even a fool could recognize after eating the Smooth- Slippery-Slippery Fruit!
As for the other one...
In a sense.
This is also an "invincible" Devil Fruit.
'[Calm-Calm Fruit].'
Storm pondered for a moment, then put away the three Devil Fruits.
[Logia] · [Cloud Fruit].
[Mythical Zoan] [Yama-waro Fruit].
Paramecia: Bubble Fruit, Slippery-Slippery Fruit, Calm-Calm Fruit.
These five Devil Fruits.
This was the bargaining chip the World Government paid in this "Pluton Transaction".
There is also an Artificial Devil Fruit.
It was waiting on Punk Hazard Island for Storm to take away.
The Blue-Eyes White Dragon flew out of the Red Line Continent.
Kizaru watched silently as Storm put away all three Devil Fruit before finally speaking.
"I've already given you all five Devil Fruit the government wanted me to give you~"
Kizaru said calmly.
"Pluton Rayleigh, should still be with you, right?"
"Of course, when you're in this business, you have to keep your word!"
Storm waved his hand, and the surrounding clay surged.
A giant "white rice dumpling" appeared on the back of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
"Pluton Rayleigh is inside. Should Admiral Kizaru check on him now?"
"There's no need for that now."
Kizaru glanced at the "white rice dumpling" and said calmly.
"However, Pluton Rayleigh is Great Pirate whom the Gorosei have specifically ordered to be executed; he absolutely cannot be allowed to fail."
"Rest assured."
Storm then sank the "white rice dumpling" into the body of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
"As long as I get my hands on that last Artificial Devil Fruit, I'll hand it over to Pluton Rayleigh."
The Blue-Eyes White Dragon swooped down.
In a short while, they flew from Mary Geoise, which was thousands of meters above the ground, to the sea below.
The climate and environment of the New World are even harsher than those of the Paradise in the first half.
As soon as the Blue-Eyes White Dragon landed, a booming sound came from the sky.
The sky, which had been clear and sunny just moments before, suddenly turned into a thick cloud cover, and it looked like thunder and rain were about to break.
Storm glanced at Kizaru, manipulated the surrounding clay, and pulled him into the Blue-Eyes White Dragon's "cockpit".
After entering the "Dragon Head Cockpit," Kizaru very casually found a sofa and sat down.
"What a convenient ability! But if it rains later, won't this clay White Dragon get washed away?"
"No problem, my Blue-Eyes White Dragon can even dive into the ocean to catch fish."
Storm didn't hide anything and said it directly.
"We've entered New World now, aren't you going to 'guide' us a bit, Admiral Kizaru?"
"I don't know where Punk Hazard Island is."
Storm had barely finished speaking.
Kizaru then pulled out an Eternal Pose from his pocket and tossed it to Storm.
Here you go! Just fly in the direction the pointer indicates.
Storm glanced at the leisurely Kizaru, his lips twitching slightly, but he still took the Punk Hazard Island Eternal Pose and quickly adjusted the Blue-Eyes White Dragon's flight path.
After finishing all this, Storm also sat down on a clay sofa.
Just as he was about to close his eyes and rest, Kizaru suddenly spoke up.
Do you have any newspapers?
"... Give."
Do you have tea?
"Go pour it yourself!"
Where are the nail clippers?
"... Speak your mind!"
"She has no patience at all~"
Perhaps the private space gave Kizaru the interest to talk, as he directly called out Storm's name and rank.
"Rear Admiral Storm, you obtained five Devil Fruits from the government. What are your plans for using them?"
"The construction team, of course!"
Storm stated bluntly.
"Like that [Cloud Fruit] before, I gave it to one of my subordinates!"
"Although I haven't told her yet, I've already applied for a naval rank for her: Lieutenant Marine Headquarters Major."
He served as Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral, the second-in-command of the Sharp Sword Unit, and the second-in-command of the Marine Guerrilla Unit.
Storm could easily assign a naval rank to every member under his command and provide them with an additional naval salary.
However, he didn't go too far.
For example, Robin.
This "Devil Child," for whom the World Government and the Marine Headquarters had placed a bounty more than a decade ago, was not given any military rank or salary by Storm.
Kizaru was speechless at Storm's words.
A Shichibukai is discussing military ranks and salaries with an Admiral...
To be honest, it's hard to judge.
Even a seasoned Navy veteran like Kizaru was at a loss for Storm for about half a minute.
"This is really... terrifying~"
In the end, Kizaru could only end the conversation with his usual catchphrase.
But now he doesn't want to talk about it anymore.
Storm, however, wanted to have a talk with the Admiral.
"Admiral Kizaru!"
"Uh-huh?"
"Although you're not my direct supervisor, you're still Admiral with considerable experience in 'promotion'."
"Hmm~"
"To get promoted in the Navy, you need both ability and military achievements."
"That's only natural~"
Storm nodded, his true intentions revealed.
"I captured Pluton Rayleigh, does that mean I'll get a promotion?"
"Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral!"
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