Captain! Who Do You Think We Are?
The moment the Crimson Dragon appeared, the entire arena nearly shattered.
Even Perona, who was watching from the sidelines, couldn't help but complain.
"What exactly does the Captain take Nami and the others for? Fleet Admiral or Pirate Emperor?"
The battle fought by the Red Dragon Emperor on the Sabaody Archipelago is now known throughout the world.
The World Government and Marine Headquarters have sent the Red Dragon Emperor's bounty to the entire ocean.
From Paradise to the New World, no pirate is unaware that a super Great Pirate with a bounty exceeding 4 billion Beli has appeared on the high seas!
Storm transforms into a red dragon and battles Nami and the others...
Perona was very glad that she hadn't rashly participated in the challenge earlier.
"I think the Captain is a very serious man."
Robin crossed his arms, leisurely enjoying the "battle" unfolding before him.
"Since it's a 'battle,' we must take it seriously."
On the field.
The others standing in front of Storm also gritted their teeth.
"Captain! Who do you think we are?"
Nami mustered her courage, raised her hands, and released a huge dark cloud.
"Isn't it a bit too much of a cheat to directly transform into a mythical creature like the 'Red Dragon'!"
"Lightning Serpent!"
No sooner said than done.
Nami is quick-witted, but she's equally swift in unleashing her powers.
Dazzling lightning flashed continuously within the dark clouds.
The next moment.
The lightning within the dark clouds converged, forming a silver-white Lightning Serpent as thick as a wrist.
The ferocious and twisted Lightning Serpent traced an irregular trajectory in mid-air, striking the red dragon that Storm had transformed into at extremely high speed.
The crimson dragon's enormous size, while creating an overwhelming sense of oppression, also made it an easy target to attack.
In the blink of an eye.
Nami's "Lightning Serpent" flew in front of Storm and crashed directly into a red scale on his body.
Boom--
It was accompanied by a loud roar.
The Lightning Serpent exploded, scattering and blinding light shimmering all around.
When everyone looked at Storm again, they discovered that Nami's fast and swift "Lightning Serpent" hadn't even left a mark on his crimson Dragon Scales.
Nami failed to pierce the Red Dragon Emperor's Dragon Scales!
"Attack speed is good, attack power is acceptable."
Storm gave Nami's "Lightning Serpent" a long critique.
"If you were in the Paradise, with your abilities, I think you could easily get a bounty of 100 million Beli."
"But this is the Storm Pirates, the Sky Garden. I think Nami, you still need to practice more."
"Call--"
Storm didn't launch any attack; he simply exhaled.
The enormous Red Giant Dragon could create a gust of wind with just a normal breath.
Storm unleashed a violent gust of wind.
The others managed to keep their balance amidst the strong winds.
However, Nami, as the Devil Fruit User of the Cloud- Cloud Fruit, had her body torn to pieces by the sudden gust of wind and disappeared from the spot.
Clouds, as light as a feather, gather and disperse unpredictably.
This is both an advantage and a disadvantage.
Nami disappeared instantly.
A Logia Devil Fruit User was defeated and eliminated so quickly.
The burden on the others present instantly increased.
"This... is this the Red Dragon Emperor?"
Luo looked at the Red Giant Dragon that Storm had transformed into, and a fine layer of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.
"The Shichibukai... the Red Dragon Emperor... these two people are actually the same person!? This world is insane!"
"Being a pirate! Isn't it all about doing something crazy and epic?!"
Ace's eyes were fixed on Storm, and the burden in his heart transformed into a strong fighting desire, propelling him forward.
"Even the Captain! Even the Red Dragon Emperor! He is not absolutely invincible!"
Grin--
A crisp sound of a sword being drawn rang out.
Ace instantly drew his sword, the hilt of the Famous Sword [Shusui] in his hands, the black blade held above his head.
"Nisunai (death)--"
Ace leaped high into the air, channeling all his power into the Famous Sword [Shusui] in his hand, and unleashed a simple yet powerful "Splitting Mount Hua" strike at the red dragon in front of him!
Clang!!
Ace's Famous Sword, [Shusui], slashed at Storm's dragon horn, producing a crisp sound like metal clashing.
Even the "Black Blade" [Shusui], one of the Twenty-One Great Grade Swords of the World, which is extremely rare, failed to leave any mark on Storm's dragon horns.
With just a slight shake of his head, Storm sent Ace flying hundreds of meters backward.
At this moment, the brothers Kid and Killer also launched an attack on Storm.
But it didn't last long.
Kid and Killer followed in Ace's footsteps, also flying backwards for hundreds of meters.
Brook's cane sword did bring some "surprises" to Storm.
A thin layer of ice covered the part of Storm's body that had been struck by Brook's cane sword.
However, the ice was quickly evaporated by the heat emanating from the Red Dragon Emperor's body, leaving hardly any moisture behind.
"Brook, have you gained some new 'insights' about the [Revive-Revive Fruit]?"
"That's right, Captain! Ho ho ho! I think I've discovered a trick to developing the [Revive-Revive Fruit]!"
"Not bad, the [Revive-Revive Fruit] does have its advantages... As for now, you should take off with them!"
Brook was also thrown off by Storm.
The battle on the field was completely one-sided.
Less than half a minute had passed.
Only Luo remained standing on the field.
Storm's lantern-like golden eyes stared intently at Luo on the ground below.
"ROOM!"
Luo gritted his teeth, but still raised his right hand and unleashed the signature move of the [Op-Op Fruit] – "Shambles"!
But that is, until the "Shambles" was opened.
Only then did Luo truly realize just how exaggerated the size of the "Red Dragon Emperor" that Storm had transformed into really was.
His current "ROOM" space is not even able to completely envelop the Red Dragon Emperor!
What an exaggerated physique!
Luo temporarily suppressed the distracting thoughts in his mind. He drew the blade of the Famous Sword [Onikiri] that he always carried with him, and then covered and wrapped the Famous Sword with the power of the [Op-Op Fruit], before slashing fiercely towards the Onikiri dragon.
The slash, powerful enough to tear through space, struck Storm's body without any obstruction.
"It hit!?"
Luo was slightly taken aback, and a feeling of surprise welled up in her heart.
But the next moment, his expression changed again.
Because of the "cutting" slash of the [Op-Op Fruit], which was almost invincible in battle in the past.
This time, they still couldn't do anything to Storm!
Just like when Law fought Doflamingo before.
Previously, Law used the "cutting" ability of the [Op-Op Fruit] to try to cut off Doflamingo's head, but it was easily blocked by the latter's [Armament Haki].
However, if we compare striking Doflamingo's head to "hitting a rock," then...
Luo's current feeling is that he is "slicing through a mountain"!
It could even be "slicing through an entire continent"!
Storm and Doflamingo.
They're not even in the same league!
"Luo!"
Storm looked at Trafalgar Law and spoke in a booming voice.
"You rely too much on your Devil Fruit powers! Whew—"
Another superstorm erupted from Storm's mouth.
Luo, who was closest to the wind, was blown far away, and his screams echoed in the distance.
"Isn't that also Devil Fruit ability?"
With Luo's "flight to great heights".
The challengers facing Storm were also completely wiped out.
But these challengers all possessed remarkable mental fortitude.
Even though they had just been easily defeated by Storm.
Nami, Ace, and the others quickly returned to Storm and launched another attack on him.
After several sit-ups.
Storm finally figured out the approximate strength of his subordinates.
Nami and Law's strength levels are arguably at a "gap".
The former ate the [Cloud Fruit], and the latter ate the [Op-Op Fruit].
Before reaching a certain level of strength.
The power boosts provided by the Cloud- Cloud Fruit and the Op-Op Fruit are absolutely overwhelming!
If we were to describe skill level based on the amount of the bounty...
Storm believes that Nami and Law are now at a level that exceeds their 100 million Beli bounty.
In other words...
Even if Storm threw Nami and Law into Paradise right now, those two would quickly make a name for themselves as "Supernovas"!
As for the other two Devil Fruit User...
Brook, Devil Fruit User [Revive-Revive Fruit] ability.
Kid Devil Fruit User the Magnet-Magnet Fruit.
Their skill level can only be described as average.
Neither the [Revive-Revive Fruit] nor the [Magnet-Magnet Fruit] are the kind of "simple-type fruits" that allow you to immediately develop advanced abilities after eating them.
Brook and Kid's development of their respective Devil Fruit abilities can only be described as "poor".
But there should be a bounty of tens of millions of Beli...
Finally, there are Ace and Killer, both of whom are without Devil Fruit User.
Under Storm's influence.
Ace obtained [Shusui].
Although this did not "twist" Ace into becoming a swordsman.
However, Ace's development path was indeed affected.
Ace is still working on and adapting to fighting with a knife.
As for Killer...
He can be considered a pretty good swordsman at the moment.
However, it is still some distance from the "iron-cutting" level of a swordsman.
As things stand at the moment.
The strength levels of Nami, Ace, and other crew members have generally exceeded the "ten million Beli" threshold.
A few of the best even surpassed the level of "one hundred million Beli"!
According to the Big Trophy rating system.
These crew members are all three-star or even four-star level!
After thoroughly understanding the skill levels of the crew members, Storm decided not to continue playing with them.
The Crimson Dragon shook off the Flame Cloud on its body, floated into the air, and then suddenly rolled its body, creating a towering tornado in the Sky Garden.
The members were once again thrown out by the tornado.
Storm took the opportunity to deactivate the power of the [Red Dragon Ring] and then used the function of the [Clay Ring] to create a suitable "Clay Doll opponent" for Nami, Ace, and the others.
For the rest of the day afterwards.
Storm has been manipulating Clay Doll, fighting and sparring with several crew members.
By evening.
The challenge, which lasted for almost a day, finally came to an end.
Storm looked around, his gaze finally settling on Luo.
"Luo, what should you call me now?"
"... Captain."
The two nights of the night wear down one's will...
It triggers procrastination...
Goodnight everyone.