Crusading Against the Pirate Emperor, I Am Duty-Bound!

Simple?

Being a pirate is easy, of course.

For some, becoming a pirate is as simple as finding a barrel, setting sail, and that's the first step towards becoming the "Pirate King."

But for Yixiao...

Pirates?

I wouldn't even be a dog!

After a moment of silence, Yi Xiao slowly raised the [Black Road Fire Wire] in his hand and drew the sword from its sheath.

Storm watched the other person's actions, the pleased smile on his face slowly faded.

"Uncle, you still want to fight me?"

"No."

Yi Xiao shook his head, and [Black Road Fire Wire] danced in his hand in a dazzling display of blade styling, the tip pointing directly at his abdomen.

"I do not wish to be a pirate, and I am unable to repay your 'kindness,' so I can only offer my life in return!"

"I will now commit seppuku to repay your 'life-saving grace'!"

No sooner said than done.

He smiled and then wanted to commit seppuku.

Storm's eyes narrowed, and a powerful, astonishing arc of black and red electricity erupted from his body, hurtling through the air at lightning speed to block Yi Xiao's seppuku.

[Conqueror's Haki]!

Storm used his overwhelming Conqueror's Haki to forcefully control Issho, stopping his attempt to commit seppuku.

"You... your personality is really a bit 'fierce'."

Storm gazed at the smile that still threatened to resist and commit suicide, and slowly spoke.

"In that case, I'll change my request."

"Come and serve me, but I don't require you to become a pirate."

"Aren't these conditions 'lenient' enough?"

After stating his new demands, Storm withdrew his [Conqueror's Haki].

Seeing this, Yixiao decided not to commit seppuku.

He held the "Black Road Fire Wire" weapon in his hand and said in a deep voice.

"I can serve you, but I will only do things that do not violate my own moral principles!"

From a smiling perspective.

Even setting aside the ridiculous claim that White Dragon "spare his life."

The White Dragon did indeed rescue him from the sea.

Although he fell into the sea because of the other party's attack...

One way or another.

A life-saving grace must be repaid.

Especially for a chivalrous and righteous person like Yixiao, the meaning of "gratitude" is heavier than a mountain.

Therefore, Yixiao doesn't mind serving White Dragon.

However, he would never act as an accomplice to evil or aid and abet wrongdoing!

"Your sense of morality?"

Storm thought for a moment and then gave a few examples at random.

"Challenging the Pirate Emperor who reigns over the New World; overthrowing the tyranny of the wicked kings of the Member Nations; executing the extravagant and wicked World Nobles... Do these things violate your 'morality'?"

"... does not violate."

Yi Xiao's expression turned strange for a moment.

Although, but.

Challenge the Pirate Emperor, overthrow the King's tyranny, and purge the World Nobles...

Are the things White Dragon mentioned really what "pirates" should do?

"Then there's no problem."

Storm clapped his hands and laughed.

He then used [Claywork: Falling Clay] to directly cross space and arrive in front of Yixiao.

Storm extended his right hand to Yixiao.

"Welcome to the team, Mr. Yixiao."

Yixiao didn't quite understand what Storm meant, but he still imitated the other's actions and extended his right hand to him.

Two right hands were clasped tightly together in mid-air.

Storm shook his hand vigorously a few more times, then released it.

He glanced at the unconscious Gild Tesoro beside him and casually asked.

"Mr. Yixiao, are you familiar with Gran Tesoro? Is there a place to eat here?"

"I think so..."

Yi Xiao answered somewhat uncertainly.

"But right now, even if we find a restaurant, there aren't any chefs to cook for us."

Storm's [Conqueror's Haki] is too powerful.

Even if it's just the aftershock.

No one in Gran Tesoro could remain conscious under the impact of this [Conqueror's Haki].

"Honestly, if I had known it would turn out like this, I should have found another place to fight!"

Storm felt a headache coming on. He'd come to the world's largest entertainment city; was he really going to have to cook for himself?

"Mr. Yixiao, so why did you attack me just now?"

Yi Xiao's eyes twitched violently a few times, and he responded stiffly.

"Feel sorry!"

"Well..."

Storm sighed, and he extended his right hand toward Tesoro, his palm transforming into soft clay and stretching outwards.

Upon seeing this, Yixiao immediately raised the sheath of [Black Road Fire Wire] to block the path of Storm's clay hand.

"Mr. Yixiao, what are you doing?"

"White Dragon, what are you doing?"

Storm looked at Yixiao, and Yixiao also "looked" at him; the two spoke almost simultaneously.

Then he smiled and continued.

"I have received a warm welcome from the Gild Tesoro."

"So what?"

Storm looked at Fat Tiger with a puzzled expression, then asked a question in return.

"The leader of Gran Tesoro is the 'Gild Tesoro.' If we don't wake him up now, are we going to starve ourselves up here?"

After a moment of silence, he smiled and asked, "Didn't you want to kill him?"

"I've noticed that you seem to have a deep misunderstanding about me."

Storm watched with a silent smile.

"Am I some kind of ruthless killer?"

He smiled silently and sheathed his sword.

But Storm didn't let him off so easily.

"Furthermore, I've addressed you so politely as 'Sir,' yet you call me by my nickname. Don't you think that's very impolite?"

"Feel sorry..."

She smiled, pursed her lips, bowed respectfully, and apologized, then added a sentence.

"White Dragon Sang."

"... Stop! I really dislike Wano Country, and don't refer to me using the name Wano Country."

"Storm corrected me."

"You can call me 'Captain,' 'Sir,' 'Mr.'... anything is fine."

With a smile, he readily agreed, "Yes, Mr. White Dragon."

"Something still feels off..."

Storm was somewhat puzzled, but he gave up dwelling on the minor issue.

His clay-like hand continued to move forward, delivering two crisp blows to the Gild Tesoro.

Slap slap--

Two crisp, pleasant slaps rang out.

Tesoro, who had just been unconscious, was instantly awakened by Storm's "Passionate Face-Breaking Palm".

"Who am I? Where am I? What am I supposed to do... My face hurts so much!"

Tesoro had just opened his eyes, his mind still a little foggy.

But the next moment, he saw the White Dragon and the blind swordsman in front of him.

"You two!"

Memories from before he lost consciousness flooded back like a tidal wave, assaulting Tesoro, who scrambled backward a short distance.

"White Dragon! Don't come any closer!!"

In Tesoro's entire life before, he had never encountered such an invincible opponent as the White Dragon.

The opponent only unleashed [Conqueror's Haki].

Tesoro lost consciousness without any chance of resistance.

This wasn't the case when I fought Donquixote Doflamingo, who was also Shichibukai!

Why is White Dragon so powerful?

Is the opponent truly the "White Dragon" and not the "Red Dragon Emperor"?

"Hey, businessman."

Storm looked down at Tesoro, who was still struggling to get up from the ground, and asked in a calm tone.

"My previous invitation--"

"Join! I'm joining!"

Terrified, Tesoro grasped at Storm's words as if they were a lifeline and hastily accepted the invitation.

"To defeat the Pirate Emperor! It is our duty!"

Tesoro had previously rejected Storm's invitation simply because he felt that the other party had a reputation but no real ability.

Looking back at White Dragon's past achievements, his most impressive feat was merely defeating a few of the Shichibukai...

Tesoro respects the Shichibukai, but he is not afraid of them.

Therefore, his attitude towards White Dragon was one of "respect but not fear".

But when the White Dragon unleashed his full power...

Tesoro's previous ideas were completely overturned by him.

Whatever the White Dragon's request is.

Let's agree to his conditions first!

This guy... he's practically as strong as the Red Dragon Emperor!

"Tsk!"

Storm clicked his tongue as he watched the Gild Tesoro suddenly and proactively surrender.

This kind of "businessman" really knows how to change course with the wind!

However, Tesoro's performance was not too far beyond Storm's expectations.

There are very few "tough nuts" like Yixiao on the high seas.

Most people are actually more like Tesoro.

Or perhaps...

It's more normal for someone like Tesoro, who's used to "sailing with the wind," to be a seafarer.

As far as Storm knows.

Even though Tesoro harbored immense hatred for the Celestial Dragons.

However, even after establishing Gran Tesoro, he continued to actively pay Heavenly Tribute to the World Government...

Why don't they dare to fight the World Government?

But then again...

Storm didn't look down on such "subordinates".

Leaving aside individual personality issues.

Tesoro's abilities and business acumen are quite impressive.

"Gild Tesoro Tesoro, welcome to the team."

Storm nodded casually at Tesoro.

His attitude now was far less serious than when he had welcomed her with a smile.

But Tesoro breathed a long sigh of relief after hearing this.

He finally understood why Donquixote Doflamingo was willing to be the Beasts Pirates after his trip to Wano Country...

Compared to these monsters that stand at the top of the pyramid of power in the ocean.

Tesoro, Doflamingo, and the like are nothing more than "food" for these monsters...

At that moment, a thought flashed through Tesoro's mind.

'Could it be that after the Red Dragon Emperor, the White Dragon will also become the Pirate Emperor of the New World...? These two dragons, these two monsters...'

Storm wasn't using [Observation Haki] to read Tesoro's thoughts at this moment.

But this guy's face was filled with the relief of surviving a close call...

Storm shook his head, glanced at the disheveled man beside him, covered in seawater, and then turned to Tesoro to give him instructions.

"You are the master of Gran Tesoro, now lead the way for us!"

"Mr. Yixiao needs to clean himself, and I'm hungry."

So, it really is to provide "food" for the monsters!

Tesoro wiped the sweat from his brow, almost adopting the same servile posture he had when he was a slave in Mary Geoise.

"Yes, Lord White Dragon."

Second update.

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Lack of energy.

Goodnight everyone.

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