Nine Demon Rings!

About Donquixote Doflamingo.

After a moment's consideration, Storm decided to use this "Heavenly Yaksha" as bait.

After all, this Shichibukai's surname is "Donquixote," which is one of the royal families of the twenty kingdoms that jointly founded the World Government eight hundred years ago!

Even though the World Nobles of Mary Geoise do not recognize Doflamingo's status as a "Celestial Dragons".

However, bloodlines cannot be changed; Doflamingo is a true Celestial Dragons!

Leaving aside the various crimes this "Heavenly Yaksha" committed on the high seas.

Just based on his status as a "Celestial Dragons," Doflamingo could definitely fetch a good price from the World Government!

However, just like the previous "Pluton Rayleigh deal".

In this "Heavenly Yaksha Deal," Storm also plans to sell to two companies.

One bait, two fish!

Another "fish" in Storm's target list is one of the future Worst Generation, a Paramecia-type Devil Fruit Devil Fruit User [Paramecia- Op-Op Fruit] ability, known as the "Surgeon of Death" --

Trafalgar D. Wattir Ro!

'The Storm Pirates need a highly skilled ship's doctor!'

Storm temporarily put away the Sea Bubble that had imprisoned Doflamingo.

He planned to wait until the giant snail of the Germa Kingdom returned to the North Blue, and then, with the help of the Germa Kingdom's power in the North Blue, send out a "fishing" signal to the entire North Blue.

Let's spread the word about the [Calm-Calm Fruit] first!

As long as the news of this Devil Fruit is released.

Storm doesn't believe he can't catch Trafalgar Law.

As for getting people onto the boat...

Then we'll have to rely on Baby5 and Doflamingo, this "male-female duo"!

A man and a woman working together will surely lead to success.

Doflamingo was left behind by Storm.

But Storm had little interest in his mistress, "Violet."

Sugar's [Hobby-Hobby Fruit] has been taken by Storm.

Violet, who had been imprisoned with Sugar, has naturally been released.

Violet possesses the [Glint-Glint Fruit].

Storm was somewhat interested in the "Clairvoyance" Devil Fruit, but Violet was not a proper pirate after all.

The other party was merely a princess of the kingdom who had no choice but to sacrifice herself to protect the kingdom from thieves.

Storm wouldn't kill such an innocent princess just for a [Glint-Glint Fruit] that he was slightly interested in.

He originally intended to throw Violet directly back to the King's Plateau in Dressrosa.

After all, Sugar is dead, and the [Hobby-Hobby Fruit] has been "reborn".

The "toys" in Dressrosa have all returned to their original state.

The Donquixote Family was almost wiped out overnight.

It will certainly take some time for order to stabilize in the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

Now is the perfect time to throw this princess back into Dressrosa.

However.

Violet seemed to realize that Storm wanted her to leave.

Before Storm could throw her out of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

The princess of Kingdom of Dressrosa knelt on the ground once again.

"Lord White Dragon!"

Violet pleaded humbly.

"Is the Kingdom of Dressrosa honored to receive your flag?"

In the world of One Piece.

Especially in this chaotic and turbulent New World.

A kingdom demanding a flag from a pirate crew—the meaning behind this is very clear.

This kingdom is willing to become the territory of this pirate crew!

That's what Violet means!

Although the Kingdom of Dressrosa itself is a World Government Member States.

However, the World Government has completely ignored the Donquixote Family's "occupation" of the Kingdom of Dressrosa for so long.

Violet and the Riku Royal Family behind her had long been utterly disillusioned with the World Government.

Nowadays.

The Donquixote Family was easily destroyed and wiped out by the White Dragon.

The dark clouds that had been hanging over the Kingdom of Dressrosa dissipated in an instant.

But as the saying goes, one should be prepared for danger even in times of peace.

The Donquixote Family was destroyed.

This not only signifies that Dressrosa has broken free from the control of the Donquixote Family.

This also means that Dressrosa has lost the protection of the Donquixote Family!

In a turbulent New World.

The names of the World Government and the Marine Headquarters are no good!

The most useful one is still the pirate flag!

The White Dragon can defeat the Heavenly Yaksha and destroy the Donquixote Family.

This shows that the opponent's strength far surpasses that of the Heavenly Yaksha!

Violet's request for the White Dragon's "flag" was merely a ploy to find a new protector for the Kingdom of Dressrosa!

As for whether this move will bring disaster to Dressrosa...

Violet was unaware of this.

But at the moment, she clearly had no better options.

"Stand up."

"Um?"

Violet was startled, and cautiously raised her head to look at the White Dragon who had suddenly spoken.

"I said, you're not allowed to kneel!"

"Yes!"

Violet was startled and immediately scrambled to her feet, but still stood very awkwardly in front of the White Dragon.

Only then did Storm remove the displeasure from his face and look at Violet with interest.

As a pirate (scratch that) -- Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral.

He was certainly aware of the rules of the pirate world.

In many cases.

Even if it's just a pirate flag.

It can also serve the purpose of guarding a region.

The most famous example is the Whitebeard Pirates and Fish-Man Island.

After the Great Pirate Era began.

The Whitebeard Pirates announced that they had "planted their flag" on Fish-Man Island.

Any act that dares to trespass on Fish-Man Island will be regarded by the Whitebeard Pirates as an invasion of their territory.

At that time, the offenders will face attacks from the Whitebeard Pirates!

On the high seas, no force or individual dared to disregard the fame and status of Edward, Newgate Whitebeard.

So it's just a flag.

Fish-Man Island was spared from numerous attacks and destruction.

This is why Sea Knight Jinbe, despite being one of the Shichibukai the Sea, always hangs out with the Whitebeard Pirates.

Fish-Man Island truly owes a debt of gratitude and protection to the Whitebeard Pirates!

Now Violet asks Storm for his flag.

Just like when Neptune, the Great Knight of the Sea, requested Whitebeard's banner.

Both were aimed at protecting their respective countries from invasion and destruction.

Storm is not averse to the idea of "planting the flag".

Because for pirates to expand their territory, they need to "plant flags".

Banaro Island, home to the King of Lizards; Jaya Island, teeming with pirates; Sky Jaya Island, towering ten thousand meters above the sea; Sky Garden from the East Blue...

Storm owns quite a few islands located in the Grand Line.

But Dressrosa was the first "territory" to actively seek his protection!

After a moment's thought, Storm unleashed the power of the [Clay Fruit], instantly creating a ceramic square.

The black card features a lifelike image of a solitary, three-headed White Dragon.

Judging from appearance alone.

This sign looks like a miniature version of the Storm Pirates' flag.

Storm gently stroked the Storm Pirates' token in his hand twice, then handed it to Violet.

"This is my token, and also the symbol of my 'Storm Pirates'!"

Storm began slowly.

"Go and take down that smiling banner of the Donquixote Family!"

"Then, raise my banner on the King's Plateau in Dressrosa!"

"Yes, Lord White Dragon!"

Violet was extremely grateful and bowed in thanks.

A few minutes later.

Storm still left Violet on King's Plateau.

He then rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon away from the tropical island of Dressrosa.

Although he has no immediate plans to launch a "power struggle" mode in the New World.

However, the first power to actively seek his protection will definitely have to offer some benefits...

Planting the flag is just the first step.

Only after taking the first step can you continue walking step by step.

' Dressrosa... There seem to be two other allied nations nearby... the Tontatta Kingdom and the Kingdom of Prodence...'

Storm suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind.

Now is not the time to think about territorial expansion.

Storm piloted the Blue-Eyes White Dragon away from Dressrosa, heading towards the next destination.

Dressrosa's "Heavenly Yaksha" was not strong enough and failed to meet Storm's needs.

A six-star [Diamond Trophy] can only be used to wish for a six-star [Demon Ring - Imitation].

That's still far from the Eight-Star [Demon Ring] that Storm planned!

In that case, we can only move on to the next target!

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon sped across the skies of the New World.

Storm then began to deal with the eight Devil Fruit he had acquired earlier.

The first one he took out was the only non- Paramecia Devil Fruit—

[Logia - Snow Snow Fruit]!

As recorded in the <Devil Fruit Illustrated Guide>, Devil Fruit are classified into different levels.

For example, the [Magma-Magma Fruit] is a "superior" version of the [Flame-Flame Fruit].

The Snow Snow Fruit is a "lower-level" fruit than the Ice-Ice Fruit.

Storm already possessed the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], and later even created a [Flame-Flame Ring].

He possesses two Logia powers, "lightning" and "fire," and has no interest in "snow."

This is a rare and precious Logia Devil Fruit.

For now, Storm can only treat it as a collectible and keep it as a treasure.

As for the other [Stone-Stone Fruit], [Flag-Flag Fruit], [Water-Water Fruit], [Ton-Ton Fruit], [Spin-Spin Fruit]...

These five Paramecia Devil Fruit, in Storm's eyes, ordinary in ability and of little use.

He simply put all five Devil Fruit away as well.

To be honest.

If Weevil hadn't already eaten that [Mythical Zoan: Yama-waro Fruit].

Therefore, this [Paramecia Ton-Ton Fruit] is more suitable for Weevil.

Strength!

Unreserved power!

The only problem is that if too much gravity is applied using the [Ton-Ton Fruit], it might backfire and injure the user...

You have to give up something to gain something!

However, Weevil has now consumed the [Mythical Zoan: Yama-waro Fruit].

It is said that the [Yama-waro Fruit] also has the effect of increasing strength— Storm has not yet witnessed this.

However, this [Ton-Ton Fruit] is clearly no longer suitable for Weevil to use.

After some careful selection...

Storm kept the six Devil Fruits.

In the end, all that remained in front of him were two Devil Fruits.

[Paramecia - Bari Bari no Mi].

[Paramecia -type Hobby-Hobby Fruit].

"Sigh, this [Bari Bari no Mi] has arrived a little too late..."

Storm first picked up the [Bari Bari no Mi] and sighed slightly.

Previously, because of the special ability of the Clay Fruit, he thought of a certain clay brat who liked to shout "Art is an explosion" as a slogan.

So Storm also wondered if he could acquire the ability of "exploding clay".

Initially, Storm only imitated Ivankov's "Okama King Death Blink" to develop "explosive clay"—to be honest, it was not the "explosive clay" he envisioned at all.

Later, after leaving Impel Down, Storm used all three five-star Platinum Trophy to make a wish.

At that time, he acquired three different five-star abilities.

The [Mirror Lion] can amplify weapon effects by a hundredfold.

[Claywork: Falling Clay] - A technique that can teleport clay within the line of sight.

As for the final Platinum Trophy...

It was granted a power by Storm that it had never used before—[Matter Bombing].

[Name: Material Detonation]

[Star Rating: ★★★★★] (Five Stars)

[Effect: Converts a non-explosive substance into an explosive.]

[Comment: Art is an explosion!]

After wishing to gain the ability to [materialize], Storm initially considered it his greatest trump card.

Because the [Clay Fruit] relies on the Nine-Star [Demon Ring], it can be used without any cost.

Once Storm releases a large amount of clay, he can then use the [Matter Bombing] ability to transform it into explosives...

He could easily achieve an effect similar to that of [Pluton, the God of the Pluton].

That is, to blast an entire island apart with a single shot!

However.

The meaning of "hidden cards" is to keep them hidden and not use them.

Storm has been keeping this [material bombing] ability hidden...

We discovered that this thing is outdated.

When I first went to Alabasta.

Storm didn't pay any attention to Mr. 5 from Baroque Works, the so-called "Border" Gem, who was also the "Boo Man" who ate the [Bomb Fruit].

This is because Storm had already acquired the ability to [bomb matter].

As a result, they avoided that "booger man".

Storm has now encountered the "helmet man" again.

To be fair...

If we only consider the effects of Devil Fruit abilities...

Storm felt that Gladius's [Bari Bari no Mi] was much stronger than Gem's [Bomb Fruit].

The [Bomb Fruit]'s power is to cause any part of the user's body to explode, while simultaneously granting the user immunity to damage from the explosion.

The [Bari Bari no Mi]'s power allows the user and any other matter they come into contact with to explode.

In a sense.

The [Bari Bari no Mi] is somewhat like a "superior" version of the [Bomb Fruit].

But then again...

Many of the Devil Fruit abilities possessed by members of the Donquixote Family seem to be upgraded versions of those of the Baroque Works agents...

For example, the [Bari Bari no Mi] and the [Bomb Fruit].

For example, the Stone-Stone Fruit and the Wax-Wax Fruit.

For example, [Ton-Ton Fruit] and [Kilo-Kilo Fruit].

Even Miss Golden Week has an "upgraded" version of [Art-Art Fruit]...

Let's get back to the main topic.

Storm has acquired the ability to [transform matter into explosives].

But...

Storm decisively absorbed the [Paramecia Bari Bari no Mi].

The ability to [material bombardment] requires physical strength to activate.

But with the [Explosion Ring], all you need to do is mindlessly deal damage!

Storm first used the [Diamond Trophy], which he hadn't yet used after defeating Gecko Moria, to directly wish for a new [Demon Ring - Imitation].

Immediately afterwards, Storm used the Diamond Trophy he had just obtained by defeating Doflamingo to upgrade the newly acquired Bari Bari no Mi's Ability Enhancement to six-star Awakening level!

[Explosion Ring: ★★★★★★] (Six-star)

The eighth [Demon Ring] is in place!

Storm then looked at the last Paramecia Devil Fruit in front of him.

[Hobby-Hobby Fruit].

The power of this Devil Fruit is beyond doubt.

This is an extremely rare Devil Fruit whose effect extends to the entire world!

Storm was certainly aware of the "flaws" of the [Hobby-Hobby Fruit].

Sugar looks like a nine-year-old girl.

But in reality, she's actually quite old!

Sugar retains her little girl appearance because she ate the [Hobby-Hobby Fruit] when she was a child.

After eating the Paramecia Devil Fruit, Sugar's appearance stopped developing!

Once a child eats the [Hobby-Hobby Fruit], they will remain a child forever.

However, if an adult consumes the [Hobby-Hobby Fruit], the effect is in a different sense—

Forever young!

Without hesitation, Storm took out a Blood Diamond Trophy directly from the [Hobby-Hobby Fruit].

With one wish, I obtained a six-star [Demon Ring - Imitation].

With one skill point allocation, you obtain a six-star [Awakening] [Hobby-Hobby Fruit].

The [Hobby-Hobby Ring] is born!

Storm stretched out his hands, silently gazing at the nine [Demon Ring] adorning his fingers.

Eight-Star

[Clay Ring]

Seven-star

[Moa Moa Ring].

[Nine-Tails Fox Ring]

[Rumble-Rumble Ring].

[Float-Float Ring].

[Flame-Flame Ring].

Six-star

[Bubble Ring]

[Explosion Ring].

[Hobby-Hobby Ring]

A total of nine [Demon Ring]!

"I've almost worn out my entire pair of [Demon Ring]!"

Storm admired the nine [Demon Ring] for a moment, then frowned slightly.

"However, while there are a lot of [Demon Ring], the combinations between Devil Fruit haven't achieved the best results..."

"Well, let's address this issue gradually later!"

Storm put away the nine [Demon Ring].

The Blue-Eyes White Dragon has also arrived at a new island.

The New World.

Hachinosu Island.

Presented at four in the morning! It's quite late again.

--

I just saw that the number of monthly votes has exceeded 1000, so an extra chapter is needed.

There is still a gap of [2] updates.

It will be paid off tomorrow.

Goodnight everyone.