Revenge Takes Hold, and Suddenly the World Feels Wider!
Whole Cake Island is a vast archipelago.
Besides the main island, "Cake Island," there are a total of thirty-four smaller islands.
These thirty-four islands were each managed and ruled by one of the thirty-four sons of the Charlotte Family, who were known as the Charlotte Family's "ministers."
In a sense, the "thirty-four" ministers of Whole Cake Island are also the thirty-four most elite members of the Charlotte Family, and each of them is a force to be reckoned with.
Charlotte Katakuri is the "Flour Minister" who manages Wheat Island.
Leaving aside other issues...
Storm still admires Charlotte Katakuri.
He appears aloof and cold on the outside, but is actually a very caring "good older brother" to his family.
To be honest...
Storm felt that if Charlotte Katakuri hadn't been born into the Charlotte Family, he might have been a better fit for the "big family" of the Whitebeard Pirates...
"Speaking of which, the Whitebeard Pirates, the BIG MOM Pirates... two of the Yonko' pirate crews are playing house... truly worthy of being called pirates playing house..."
A thought inexplicably flashed through Storm's mind. He flipped through Charlotte Katakuri's general information and continued to read on.
Among the members of the Charlotte Family.
Aside from Charlotte Linlin and Charlotte Katakuri, there are quite a few other members that Storm should pay attention to.
For example, Charlotte Oven, Devil Fruit User the Paramecia Heat- Heat-Heat Fruit.
Its specific capabilities and effects can be summed up in two words:
Playing with fire!
'So it really is a matter of everyone sharing [Flame-Flame Fruit]...'
Storm's lips twitched slightly as he flipped through Charlotte Oven's intelligence files.
There were also some other members of the Charlotte Family who had been "marked" by Storm in advance.
In the Charlotte Family, the vast majority of members possess Devil Fruit abilities related to "food".
Things like "glutinous rice," "candy," and "biscuits"...
However, some members possess Devil Fruit abilities that can only be described as "heaven-defying".
For example.
Charlotte Mont-d'Or, Devil Fruit User the Paramecia Book-Book Fruit.
Charlotte Brulee Devil Fruit User the Paramecia Mirror-Mirror Fruit.
Among the members of the BIG MOM Pirates, who are not from the Charlotte Family, some also possess quite unique Devil Fruit.
Just like -- [Zoan - Egg-Egg Fruit] Devil Fruit User, Baron Tamago.
As is widely known.
Devil Fruit User Zoan Devil Fruit typically possess three transformation abilities: human form, beast form, and hybrid form.
Some exceptional individuals can even develop multiple transformation abilities.
But Baron Tamago is a very special case.
He can not only transform into multiple forms, he can even "evolve"!
"Baron Tamago" -- "Viscount Chicken" -- "Earl"...
Storm thought the Egg-Egg Fruit was really interesting.
Nobody knows if there will be upgraded versions like "Chicken Marquis," "Flying Chicken Duke," or "Little Chicken" later on.
Cough cough.
But if we were to find the Devil Fruit User that Storm cares about most, besides Charlotte Linlin, within the BIG MOM Pirates...
Not Charlotte Katakuri, not Charlotte Mont-d'Or, not Baron Tamago...
Instead, he was a former member of the Rocks Pirates, and the founder and head chef of the BIG MOM Pirates.
Streusen, Devil Fruit User [Paramecia Eat-Eat Fruit]!
If there were a top tier for "Food-type Devil Fruit".
The [Eat-Eat Fruit] is definitely a top-tier Devil Fruit, surpassing all other "food-type Devil Fruit"!
Moreover, food is something that is absolutely indispensable, no matter when or where!
According to Storm...
In terms of "strategic significance"...
The Eat-Eat Fruit is no less powerful than top-tier Paramecia Devil Fruit like the Float-Float Fruit and the Tremor-Tremor Fruit!
'Charlotte Linlin and the Streusen... The two founders of the BIG MOM Pirates...'
Storm has added both of them to his "list of key targets".
By the time he finished reading the information about the BIG MOM Pirates, he had almost finished eating the food in front of him.
A rhythmic "tap-tap" sound came from nearby.
Yi Xiao, who had just gone downstairs to gamble one last time, slowly walked over.
"Mr. Yixiao."
Storm put down the intelligence documents in his hand, smiled, and greeted him.
Yi Xiao calmly responded with a smile, then asked another question.
"How's the situation on Ruschired Island?"
Even before Storm set off, Yixiao had asked a similar question.
Ikko knew that Storm was going to make a deal with the World Government, but considering Storm's past infamous reputation...
He was very worried about the safety of the Ruschired Island.
Upon hearing Yixiao's question, Tesoro, who had been sitting quietly to the side, couldn't help but cast a curious glance at him.
Tesoro was also interested in the "deal" between Storm and the World Government.
Because he had already learned from Issho that the "deal" between Storm and the World Government involved his enemy, rival, and business partner— Donquixote Doflamingo.
However, Tesoro is still a bit hesitant to ask Storm directly...
At this moment, Yixiao took the initiative to ask a question, Tesoro naturally pricked up his ears to listen.
"Ruschired Island still exists, but it has now become an 'archipelagus'."
Storm shrugged and said indifferently.
"The World Government has absolutely no credibility! They sent two Admiral carry out the Buster Call against me... They've gone back on their word and betrayed their promise!"
Archipelago—wait!? Two Admiral?
Yi Xiao's eyes widened instinctively.
He and Tokikake were longtime friends, so he naturally knew what "Admiral" meant.
Two Admiral are carrying out Buster Call against White Dragon?!
Tesoro, standing to the side, was so astonished that his jaw almost dropped to the ground.
Two Admiral carried out Buster Call on White Dragon, and White Dragon still managed to escape?!
Tesoro couldn't even imagine that it was the White Dragon who defeated two Admiral and thwarted the World Government's Buster Call plan...
In his opinion, even if the White Dragon was strong, it couldn't be that incredibly strong... right?
Are you... alright?
Her lips twitched slightly as she smiled.
Did White Dragon really fight two Admiral?
However, in Ikko's [Observation Haki], the aura emanating from White Dragon was not weakened or diminished; on the contrary, it seemed to have become several degrees stronger than before!
Strange thing...
"What could possibly happen to me? Humph!"
Storm snorted coldly.
"Just two Admiral? If the World Government really has the ability, they should call Akainu, Kizaru, and Aokiji over together!"
However, Storm was just saying that.
Because he knew that such a thing was simply impossible...
In fact.
Two Marine Headquarters Admiral were dispatched simultaneously to deal with a single pirate.
This is completely contrary to common sense.
After all, each Admiral is responsible for a large number of tasks.
Unless it's a major event like the "Summit War".
Otherwise.
The World Government and the Marine Headquarters would almost never summon the three Admiral together.
A smile revealed Storm's true feelings.
This Shichibukai truly harbors the terrifying ambition to challenge three Admiral simultaneously!
Could it be that... White Dragon previously fought against two Admiral... and even won?
As for Tesoro, he thought that Storm's words were just self-praise.
No matter what.
That's Admiral!
'White Dragon is very strong, but his boasting skills... are just like any other pirate!'
Just as Tesoro was secretly grumbling to himself.
Storm suddenly looked over.
"Tesoro! Are you still seeking membership in Member Nations?"
Tesoro was taken aback, then instinctively stood up and reported loudly.
"Yes, Lord White Dragon! Because if Gran Tesoro wants to continue developing, it cannot do without the World Government... After all, the World Nobles and nearly two hundred Member Nations are the wealthiest people on the high seas."
Gran Tesoro, the world's largest entertainment city, is also home to the world's largest casino.
If casinos want to make money, they can't just target the poor; they have to target the rich too!
Pirates, merchants, royalty, Celestial Dragons...
Tesoro will make money off whoever has money!
Storm understood Tesoro's unspoken meaning, nodded, and waved to Tesoro.
"Okay, you can leave now!"
Tesoro:???
No, leave? Where to?
Tesoro recalled his earlier words, and his expression changed slightly.
Could it be that his plan to "seek Member Nations" was not approved by White Dragon?
Ah, this...
Tesoro's legs seemed rooted to the spot. He wiped the sweat from his forehead and forced a smile.
"Lord White Dragon, if you feel that Gran Tesoro is not suitable to join the World Government..."
Tesoro seeks to join the World Government for the sake of Gran Tesoro's development.
But what if he angers the White Dragon now?
For Gran Tesoro, let alone "development," it's a good thing it wasn't destroyed by the White Dragon!
The most important thing in a person's life is, of course, money.
The most painful thing in life is to be alive but have no money.
Tesoro was young and rich; he wanted to live. What was wrong with that?
"It's alright. I think your plan to join the World Government is great. It's a good idea to make money off whoever has the money."
Storm offered a simple explanation.
"I have something to discuss with Mr. Yixiao right now."
Tesoro left the room with a heavy heart.
After he left, Storm couldn't help but shake his head.
Could it be that he had put too much mental pressure on Tesoro before?
If Storm remembers correctly, Tesoro is quite cheerful, isn't he?
That smile they just had was absolutely hideous...
At this moment, Yixiao cast a "searching look" at Storm.
"Mr. White Dragon, what would you like to discuss with me?"
"Of course it's 'revenge'!"
"Storm said solemnly."
"An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, that's my style!"
"The World Government broke its promise and carried out the Buster Call against me."
"Of course I should get revenge!"
Second update.
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