Target: Old Vegapunk!
"Revenge?"
Yi Xiao's brows furrowed tightly, and she asked twice in disbelief.
"Retaliation against the World Government?"
"Of course, it's to retaliate against the World Government!"
Storm answered without hesitation.
"Even though it was the Navy that carried out the Buster Call on me, I know who the real mastermind is!"
"Without a doubt—it's the Gorosei!"
Upon hearing Storm's words, Yi Xiao's brows relaxed slightly.
He had personally experienced White Dragon's strength.
If such a powerful and formidable Great Pirate were allowed to wreak havoc on the seas, who knows how many sins he would commit.
Yixiao was genuinely worried that Storm would vent his anger on the other innocent civilians...
Fortunately, Storm didn't seem to be as "crazy" as he had anticipated.
If Storm's only aim is to target the World Government, Ichisho wouldn't mind his actions.
Because Ichisho also deeply resents the corruption and inhumanity of the World Government.
"Mr. White Dragon, what do you plan to do?"
"Actually, I haven't figured out what to do yet; I just have some scattered plans and ideas."
Storm's mind drifted to intelligence information about the World Government, and he spoke calmly.
The World Government has three main institutions: Marine Headquarters, Impel Down, Enies Lobby.
Before Storm could finish speaking, Yi smiled and said directly.
"We must not take action against these three institutions!"
He smiled and said meticulously.
"The Navy upholds justice on the seas, Enies Lobby governs the laws of the seas, Impel Down imprisons countless evil criminals."
"These three institutions each have their own significance and play a very strong stabilizing role in the maritime order."
If Storm targets Marine Headquarters, Impel Down, and Enies Lobby with his "retaliation."
Yi Xiao would never accompany the other person; he would even do everything in his power to stop them.
"Marine Headquarters and Impel Down do indeed play a positive role in maintaining order at sea, but Enies Lobby?"
Storm shook his head, speaking with undisguised sarcasm.
"You overestimate the World Government! When the World Government tries criminals, why would it need to follow 'law'?"
That being said, Storm actually had no intention of attacking Marine Headquarters, Impel Down, or Enies Lobby.
The reason is simple: he is currently located in the New World, while the headquarters of all three major organizations are located in Paradise, the first half of the Grand Line!
If Storm were to launch an attack on the three major World Government agencies...
He must first cross the Red Line Continent and return to the Paradise of the first half.
But if that happens...
Storm would be better off targeting Mary Geoise on the Red Line Continent!
"Mr. Yixiao, what do you think...?"
Storm stroked his chin and suddenly asked.
How about we take a 'trip' to Mary Geoise?
Mary Geoise? The legendary 'holy land' Mary Geoise?
He smiled, then frowned again, before relaxing his brow once more.
"I have also heard of the deeds of Fisher Tiger, the hero of Fish-Man Island."
"If I could go to Mary Geoise, liberate the innocent slaves imprisoned there, and punish the wicked World Nobles... I would not hesitate in the slightest!"
To be honest, Yixiao really wouldn't mind summoning "meteorites from the sky" in Mary Geoise!
"Hmm, Mary Geoise is indeed a good target for revenge..."
Storm nodded slowly, then he thought of someone else.
"Besides that, there's also 'Punk Hazard Island'!"
Punk Hazard Island?
The name of the island was completely unfamiliar to Yixiao.
Where is this?
"The World Government's secret research base is full of inhumane and evil experiments, such as weapons development and human experimentation."
Storm didn't hold back and gave a general overview of the situation on Punk Hazard Island.
"The most crucial point is— Vegapunk exists on Punk Hazard Island!"
Vegapunk, the World's Number One genius scientist.
People may question Vegapunk's intelligence.
However, his knowledge is absolutely unquestionable.
Vegapunk has already produced quite a few inventions at this stage.
For example, the "Seastone Warship".
The invention of Seastone warships allowed ordinary warships of the Marine Headquarters and the World Government to freely enter and exit the Calm Belt, which in a sense broke down the natural barriers between the Grand Line, the Calm Belt, and the Four Seas.
This is of great significance.
However, the "Seastone warship" doesn't even rank among Vegapunk's many inventions!
Vegapunk at this stage is not yet the "genius" scientist who will cut out his own brain in the future.
The Vegapunk of the future, with his series of inventions, will be the ones that truly influence the course of the ocean!
Now that Storm already knows Vegapunk's strategic significance.
Of course, he wouldn't continue to "give" such a brilliant scientist to the World Government!
Storm had long harbored the idea of "stealing Vegapunk".
However, he lacked both a stable territory and sufficient resources.
Even if Storm really did steal Vegapunk from Punk Hazard Island.
He also lacked the resources to "support" this World's Greatest Genius scientist.
But things are different now.
Storm has recently recruited the Gild Tesoro!
Tesoro may not have many other things, but he certainly has plenty of money!
Rumor has it that Tesoro owns 20 percent of the world's Beli!
In other words...
Nearly one-fifth of the ocean's wealth—at least in circulating Beli —is in Tesoro's hands.
With such a "richest man on the sea" under Storm's command, he certainly no longer needed to worry about Vegapunk's "support".
The World Government betrayed Storm.
Then don't blame Storm for retaliating in kind!
"The World's Number One genius... Vegapunk?"
Yixiao had also heard of Vegapunk's reputation.
Whether on the Grand Line, in the Four Seas, or in the Calm Belt, the title of "World's Number One" always easily attracts attention.
For example, "the World's Strongest Man," "the World's Greatest Swordsman," "the World's Number One genius," etc.
The title of "strongest" is inherently extremely attractive.
However, as he smiled, he recalled the various wicked studies that Storm had mentioned earlier, and his brows furrowed as well.
"I've heard that Vegapunk is a kind scientist who won the Ibel Peace Prize. How could he possibly be researching... researching those things?"
"Do you have some kind of misunderstanding about what a 'scientist' is?"
Storm raised an eyebrow and said without any mercy.
"Human experimentation, cell cloning, bioengineering... Vegapunk has done all kinds of experiments."
"Don't use normal people's ethical and moral standards to judge a scientist."
"And then again, at least within the category of 'scientists,' Vegapunk's moral standards are quite high."
Take a closer look at the members of the MADS organization back then.
Vegapunk, Caesar Clown, Vinsmoke Gage, Queen Thane...
Among these people.
Vegapunk is indeed the one with the highest moral standards!
Storm just doesn't quite understand.
Given Berlusconi's moral compass and skill level, how exactly did he survive within the MADS organization?
Could it be some kind of "mutual appreciation among scientists"?
I can't understand...
Upon hearing Storm's words, Yi smiled and opened his mouth, but then didn't know what to say.
To be honest.
There's still a certain bias in how one responds to being called the "World's Number One Scientist."
He didn't know Vegapunk before, but he had heard about his Vegapunk.
For example, the Ibel Peace Prize, and the Future Kingdom of Balkimore...
Such a scientist, who loves peace, cares for his homeland, and is concerned for ordinary people, must also have a compassionate and empathetic face, right?
But after Storm gave a general overview of Vegapunk's research...
Yi Xiao then realized that this "World's Number One Scientist" was not as "kind" as he had imagined.
"Really..."
He smiled and sighed softly.
"To be unable to see is a blessing in disguise, for there are too many filthy, vulgar, and unbearable things to look at on the vast ocean..."
Storm glanced at it, smiled, and silently shook his head.
He admired the ferocity of this "fat tiger," but he also disagreed with some of the other's views.
There are indeed many dirty things on the sea.
But the problem is...
Don't just focus on the dirty stuff!
There are many beautiful things on the sea that deserve our attention.
Storm began to formulate his plans for the future.
He does intend to retaliate against the World Government, but not immediately.
Because the Whole Cake Island is just ahead.
Storm plans to deal with the BIG MOM Pirates before considering taking revenge on the World Government.
Eat your food one bite at a time, and do things one step at a time.
'Punk Hazard... Mary Geoise...'
Storm's eyes were deep and unfathomable. He suddenly stood up, walked to Yixiao's side, and placed his hand on the latter's shoulder.
"Mr. Yixiao, you shouldn't be too busy lately, right?"
"Um."
Yi Xiao snapped out of her reverie and said softly.
"I intend to abstain from gambling for a few days to conserve my energy for the conquest of Whole Cake Island."
He hesitated slightly before deciding to retaliate against the World Government.
It is Yixiao's duty to vanquish the Emperor's pirates!
"Quit gambling? Tsk!"
Storm shook his head, too lazy to expose him, and simply patted the latter's arm.
"Stop conserving your energy, come and fight me a few rounds! Use battle to fuel your future battles!"
"I happen to need a sparring partner to warm up my muscles."
After defeating Storm, Akainu's [Strength] attribute has reached Nine-Star.
Now he needs to find a suitable opponent to help him adapt to his rapidly increasing power.
If a smile doesn't appear.
Storm's "sparring partner" is, of course, his Clay Person.
But then a smile appeared.
A smile can bring D Denk-Denk Fruit.
As is widely known.
Gravity is a great form of exercise!
After hearing Storm's words, Ke Yixiao suddenly pursed her lips.
"I don't want to fight you right now..."
"I won't use that 'Observation Kill' technique—the one that blocks your Observation Haki."
"Then I'm fine."
First update.
It's late again...
There will be another update at midnight.