Zoan: Hito Hito no Mi, Mythical Zoan, Deidara Form

Chapter 26: "Zoan: Hito Hito no Mi, Mythical Zoan, Deidara Form" (Seeking Follow-ups! Seeking Monthly Votes!)

Through the battle with the Okama King Ivankov.

Storm has completely mastered the power of the awakened [Clay Fruit].

With the [Clay Fruit], after awakening, it can forcibly assimilate the characteristics of the surrounding environment.

Coupled with the "Natural Energy" of the [Demon Ring], which can be described as endless.

Now, as long as Storm is given enough preparation time.

He can completely assimilate an entire island into a "Clay Island"!

Rounding it up.

Storm now possesses "Island Destruction Level Combat Power"!

"It would be best to develop a few more 'Awakened Skills', single target, group, area damage..."

"The reference objects for developing Awakened Skills are those who have developed their Paramecia Devil Fruits to the awakened level..."

"Doflamingo, Katakuri, Tesoro, and Douglas Bullet..."

Storm retracted his somewhat scattered thoughts and turned his gaze to the six-star Big Trophy he had just obtained.

[Diamond Trophy]!

After confirming the news that "six stars means awakening," Storm gained a new understanding of the strength of six-star power.

According to his past experience.

A four-star [Golden Trophy] corresponds to a bounty of approximately 100 million Belly.

In layman's terms.

Four stars roughly correspond to the "Supernovas" in the pirate faction.

Then six stars would likely correspond to the "Shichibukai"!

"If this level difference is correct, then eight stars would be the level of an Admiral, a Yonko?"

Storm lightly rubbed the [Demon Ring] on his finger.

"It seems the strength of the [Demon Ring] is even higher than I previously imagined!

"Nine stars would probably already be the level of an 'Ancient Weapon', right?

"As expected of the crystallization of the wisdom of the super-ancient kingdom!"

Under the premise of possessing the [Demon Ring], maximizing the development level of the [Devil Fruit].

This choice is absolutely beneficial and harmless.

Storm looked at the crystal-clear and dazzling [Diamond Trophy] in the void.

In the past.

He would have unhesitatingly invested this [Diamond Trophy] into the [Clay Fruit]!

But now.

Storm had quietly changed his mind.

[Big Trophy] possesses the powerful ability to grant wishes.

Storm's greatest reliance - the [Demon Ring].

was obtained through a wish from a [Big Trophy]!

If one [Demon Ring] is already so powerful.

Wouldn't two [Demon Rings] make him soar?

Storm has ten fingers.

He wants not one, not two, not three... [Demon Rings].

To be honest.

As a "Special Paramecia," the strength of the [Clay Fruit] is acceptable, but it is definitely not top-tier!

Putting aside the [Nika Fruit], a "Paramecia-Monster Evolution Mythical Zoan."

The [Sui Sui no Mi] that can transform into Nika, the [Op-Op Fruit] that can perform immortal surgery...

The [Nikyu Nikyu no Mi] that can arbitrarily manipulate conceptual abilities, the [Doge Dogen no Mi] that can be called a causality effect...

Compared to these Paramecia Devil Fruits.

The [Clay Fruit] is too "weak."

In Storm's opinion, there are roughly two ways to enhance the strength of the [Clay Fruit].

First, honestly develop the inherent abilities of the [Clay Fruit], developing it all the way to "nine stars."

Second, hunt other powerful Devil Fruits and mix them with the [Clay Fruit] to increase its strength!

For example, two "Baku Baku no Mi" that can make the [Clay Fruit] more "artistic."

Whether it was Mr.5 from Baroque Works with his Baku Baku no Mi;

or Gladius from the Donquixote Family with his Bari Bari no Mi.

Both could allow Storm's Clay Fruit to "evolve" into--

"Zoan - Hito Hito no Mi - Mythical Zoan - Deidara Form!"

Even excluding these two "explosion Devil Fruits."

There were other Devil Fruits that could help the Clay Fruit increase its power.

But no matter which Devil Fruit it was.

Storm wanted to obtain their power.

To become a "Multiple Devil Fruit User."

He would need the help of more Demon Rings!

Going in circles.

It still came down to Demon Rings!

"The only problem now is."

"Can a six-star Diamond Trophy grant a wish for a Demon Ring?"

"Even a weakened version, a six-star Demon Ring?"

The wishing ability of a Big Trophy was not omnipotent.

For example, when Storm previously defeated that Chameleon Fruit user, he had used the opponent's Big Trophy to make a wish.

At that time, he had also fantasized about using a Silver Trophy to wish for a Demon Ring.

The result was only obtaining a three-star Color Change ability...

The power of a Diamond Trophy was far superior to a Silver Trophy.

But could a Diamond Trophy truly grant a wish for a Demon Ring?

Storm didn't know.

He only had one Diamond Trophy in his hand, and the risk of trial and error was too high.

If the wish failed.

It would be one thing not to obtain a Demon Ring.

But if he accidentally obtained something like "Newkama Kenpo" or a "Gender Freedom Conversion" ability...

That would be a complete waste!

Storm pondered for a long time and finally decided to put away the Diamond Trophy.

"If only I had a second six-star trophy..."

Storm made up his mind and decided not to use this one-of-a-kind Diamond Trophy for now.

If it were a simple "stat boost," a Diamond Trophy couldn't bring about a qualitative improvement.

But if the "wish succeeded."

Two Demon Rings could absolutely help Storm's strength undergo a qualitative change!

"Among the six-star powerhouses in Impel Down, Ivankov from the Newkama Land counts as one, and there's also one in Infinite Hell."

"The rest... Shiryu of the Rain?"

A thought flashed through Storm's mind, and he immediately buried it deep in his heart.

He summoned his own Big Trophy again and looked at the abilities tab.

Previously, when Storm disguised himself as "Marshall D. Teach" and declared his dreams to Ivankov and others.

He had clearly sensed a phenomenon of "aura burst" occurring within him.

"Could it be... Conqueror's Haki?"

Storm checked his Haki attributes, but only saw five-star Armament Haki and Observation Haki.

Behind Conqueror's Haki, the word "unawakened" was still displayed.

"Could that aura burst earlier have just been my illusion?"

Storm's brow furrowed slightly.

"Impossible! That feeling definitely wasn't an illusion!"

Storm closed his eyes, trying to re-feel the previous aura burst, but he couldn't sense anything.

"Or perhaps... the awakening of Conqueror's Haki requires more accumulation, and a more special timing?"

Storm agonized for a while, but couldn't find any clues.

"This is a bit frustrating!"

Storm looked at the now fully restored Extreme Cold Hell.

He suddenly extended his right hand, assimilating the earth back into clay, and then controlled the clay to pull the Okama King, who had been buried underground, out.

Being blown up head-on and then directly buried underground in darkness.

Even for a "Miracle Man" like Ivankov, his current expression looked extremely grim.

But Storm couldn't afford to care about that.

He manipulated the clay, wrapping it around Ivankov's right leg, and shook him like he was some kind of small animal.

The unconscious Ivankov was "force-booted" by this inhumane shaking.

He opened his unfocused eyes and didn't react for a moment.

"Who am I? Where am I? My head is so dizzy!"

Just then, Storm's voice came from below.

"Okama King, are you ready?"

Ivankov looked up at the sound and saw Storm, looking displeased, standing on the ground below.

"Huh? Vongola Storm! Why are you standing upside down in the sky?"

As soon as he said that, Ivankov finally came to his senses.

It wasn't "Vongola Storm standing upside down in the sky"!

It was him, Emporio Ivankov, who was being dangled!

"Hey! Wait, wait a minute!"

Ivankov clasped his hands together, begging repeatedly.

"I'm already seriously injured, I can't fight anymore!"

"Is that so?"

Storm glanced indifferently at the Okama King.

"Aren't you full of energy right now?

"Clay Rain!"

Long strips of clay shot up into the sky one after another.

Completely blocking the words Ivankov was about to say in his mouth.

...Battle Divider...

[Platinum Trophy: Ivankov]

[Trophy Star Rating: ★★★★★]

"Hmm, defeated once, the quality dropped, but a Platinum Trophy is still pretty good!"

Storm manipulated his clay arms, grabbing the now unconscious Ivankov, and returned to the New Okama Paradise.

When he arrived at the 5.5th floor.

Not a single one of the Okama who had just been controlled by the giant clay hand managed to escape.

Ignoring Whitebeard the Third, who was always standing in the corner.

These Okama truly had no courage at all!

Storm glanced at the Okama and manipulated the surrounding clay, knocking them all unconscious!

Instantly.

A barrage of Big Trophies flashed across Storm's vision.

But he looked carefully, and most of these Big Trophies were Silver Trophies.

There was only one Golden Trophy.

"Okama King, what have you even been trying to do!"

Storm threw Ivankov next to Lightning.

"Couldn't you recruit more powerful subordinates?"

Ivankov, who hadn't regained consciousness, naturally couldn't hear Storm's complaints.

Silver Trophies and Golden Trophies had no stat-boosting effect on Storm at the moment.

Since that was the case.

"Make a wish!"

The Golden Big Trophy in the void melted away silently according to Storm's will.

But to his disappointment, he still couldn't wish for the [Demon Ring] from the four-star Big Trophy.

"Another new ability!"

Storm looked at his own ability column.

[Name: Death Blink]

[Star Rating: ★★★★]

[Effect: Unleashes a powerful Explosion Wind through high-speed blinking.]

[Comment: So cute it's explosive!]

"Eek! Art is here!"

The household chores are basically all taken care of.

Well, I still couldn't stabilize the updates after all.

It's a bit late... Sorry.