Offer Your Loyalty, Pleasure District Queen!

Because of its unique "occupational nature".

The so-called "Pleasure District Queen" can actually be roughly understood as "the number one madam of the sea".

Therefore, Stussy was called "Mom" by many people throughout her life.

But at this moment.

Stussy stared at the enormous figure that had fallen from the void, crying out "Mama," and nearly split apart on the spot.

The Pleasure District Queen opened her cherry-like mouth to its limit, her eyes bulging out, revealing the "shocked face" common to the sea, completely devoid of any beauty.

"Whitebeard!??"

"Mother!"

Edward Weevil, with his two thin little legs, ran excitedly to his "mother" whom he hadn't seen in a long time and began to fawn over her.

"Why did you take so long to leave? I missed you so much! Hey? Mom, you look younger than ever!"

Weevil is not mentally sharp, but he is not young.

He was "born" in the year 1489 of the Grand Line Era.

At that time, only three years had passed since the God Valley Incident ended and the Rocks Pirates disbanded.

It's important to understand that even for a "bad woman" like Charlotte Linlin, her aging and "alienation" didn't happen overnight.

During the Rocks Pirates era, Charlotte Linlin, Buckingham Stussy, and even Flame Flower were all top-tier beauties of the sea.

Buckingham Stussy wasn't as old as she is now when she "created" Weevil; she was still a charming female pirate.

Simply put, it is --

Weevil had seen what Buckingham Stussy looked like when he was young!

Therefore, at this time...

Weevil recognized Stussy's "true identity" at a glance.

But even someone as stupid as Weevil...

He still recognized the difference between the "Stussy" in front of him and the "mother" in his memory.

Weevil felt that this "mother" was much prettier than the previous one...

In a state of extreme shock, Stussy barely managed to recognize the true identity of the "Whitebeard" man in front of him.

It's neither that "World's Strongest Man" nor that "Whitebeard the Second."

It's probably "Whitebeard the Third" --

Edward Weevil.

"Damn it! How can there be so many 'Whitebeard' creatures on the sea?!"

Stussy recalled Storm's earlier remark.

Is this "Whitebeard the Third" really a clone of Whitebeard? Like... me?

Storm watched the "mother and son reunion" scene unfold quietly, without interrupting the spectacle.

Stussy glanced at Storm from afar, trying to calm himself down, then looked at Whitebeard the Third and cautiously probed.

"Whitebeard the Third?"

Yes, Mom.

Weevil sat down cross-legged, like a docile lapdog, obediently sitting in front of Stussy.

"I'm here... Mom, you seem to have grown taller?"

Because of age and some unknown "curse of the malicious."

In his old age, Buckingham Stussy not only became unsightly, but his physique also shrank drastically, with his height reduced to just over half a meter (approximately two-thirds smaller).

As a clone, Stussy perfectly "inherited" Buckingham Stussy's beauty in her youth, but unlike Buckingham Stussy, she did not age with time; her appearance remained as beautiful and charming as it had been decades ago.

Stussy stared at Weevil in front of him.

After all, she was a seasoned "madam" (crossed out) – a high-ranking agent of the World Government with exceptional insight.

Stussy quickly realized that the "Whitebeard the Third" in front of him was not as cruel and terrifying as the legends suggested, but rather seemed like an innocent, naive, and ignorant child.

"The Third... Edward the Younger..."

Stussy tentatively changed how she addressed Weevil.

But Weevil shook his large head and said, somewhat displeased.

"Mom! I'm 'Weevil,' not 'Little Edward'!"

"Silly child..."

Stussy looked at Weevil with a mixture of amusement and exasperation, but a feeling of pity inevitably welled up in her heart.

She temporarily set aside her attention on Weevil and turned to look at Storm, who was standing to the side.

"White Dragon —no, Red Dragon Emperor, is this child... also one of your subordinates?"

Before Storm could answer, Weevil noticed that "Mom" had shifted her attention and followed her to look behind her.

"Vongola!"

Weevil also saw Storm, his gaze sweeping around, but he didn't see the person he wanted to see.

Where is my brother?

Elder brother?

Who is this?

Could it be... Whitebeard the Second.?

Stussy glanced quickly at Weevil beside him, then swiftly looked away.

"Children shouldn't interrupt adults."

Storm curled his fingers and flicked them lightly, sending a clump of white clay flying from his fingertips, which then rapidly expanded in mid-air.

In an instant, a huge lump of clay fell down, enveloping Weevil and restricting his movement.

"Mom--Ugh!"

Weevil was about to call out "Mom" when...

Another lump of white clay was stuffed into his mouth, and his shouts turned into muffled "ooh-ooh" sounds.

Seeing that Weevil was still trying to struggle, Stussy glanced at Storm and immediately spoke to soothe him.

"Weevil, calm down."

Stussy's orders were absolute to Weevil.

Weevil, who had just been struggling to escape the clay's restraints, immediately became still.

With a wave of his hand, Storm engulfed Weevil in white clay, which then gradually shrank until it disappeared without a trace.

Weevil was directly transferred to the alternate dimension created by the [Door-Door Ring].

Stussy watched the scene unfold quietly.

Previously it was the [Red Dragon Fruit], now it's the [Clay Fruit]...

As evidenced by the ironclad evidence, --

The White Dragon is none other than the Red Dragon Emperor!

Vongola Storm is Dawn Draig!

This is the ultimate Great Pirate who fooled the entire ocean!

Stussy's delicate body trembled slightly.

"Although you should already recognize him, I'll introduce him anyway— Edward Weevil."

"Storm said calmly."

"He is a 'clone' created by Buckingham Stussy using the knowledge and technology of the MADS organization, based on the Whitebeard."

"However, due to Buckingham Stussy's personal limitations, Edward Weevil was unable to inherit all of Edward Newgate's abilities, only his physical attributes, especially his strength."

"In addition, Weevil also has some mental issues; he's like a child who never grows up."

Stussy pursed his lips and nodded slightly, indicating that he understood.

Then Storm continued.

"It might sound strange... but Miss Stussy, Buckingham Stussy is dead, Weevil really misses his 'mother' right now."

Storm has been "recruiting" Weevil for some time now.

This fool does nothing but eat and sleep all day.

Even though Storm had already given the [Mythical Zoan -type Yama-waro Fruit] to Weevil.

Weevil still hasn't realized that he has become a Devil Fruit User.

Occasionally, sometimes.

After eating and drinking his fill, Weevil couldn't sleep, so he started wailing—he wanted to see his mother!

Storm has encountered this situation several times before.

His solution was usually to "summon Whitebeard the Second Teach"Edward.

The naughty child is disobedient?

A few punches were enough to quiet the child down.

Storm didn't initially take it seriously.

After all, Buckingham Stussy is already dead.

Storm didn't want to create an old and ugly woman specifically to appease Edward Weevil.

He had planned to beat Weevil as many times as possible, until the other woman completely forgot about that crazy old hag, Buckingham Stussy...

But now that Storm has arrived in Gran Tesoro, he has encountered the "Gathering of Dark World King" event.

Buckingham Stussy's clone— Pleasure District Queen Stussy —came to his doorstep.

After careful consideration, Storm decided to recruit Stussy!

The reason he wanted to recruit Stussy...

It wasn't just because Stussy could appease Weevil.

It's not because Stussy is one of the Dark World King.

The main reason is Vegapunk!

Stussy.

Her official identity is "Pleasure District Queen".

His covert identity is "CP0 Senior Agent".

Its core identity is that of a "clone created by Vegapunk".

As far as Storm knows.

Stussy was extremely loyal to Vegapunk.

Think about it the other way around.

Vegapunk also trusted Stussy very much.

When Storm goes to Punk Hazard Island and forcibly abducts Vegapunk, he will need to motivate Vegapunk to "work harder".

Stussy was simply a "tool" that Storm used to motivate Vegapunk!

Storm looked calmly at Stussy, considered for a moment, but still did not reveal his future plans. He said in a low voice.

"Miss Stussy, what's your choice?"

The White Dragon is the Red Dragon Emperor...

This crucial, top-secret intelligence information flashed through Stussy's mind.

She had reason to suspect that if she refused the White Dragon's invitation now, she would probably go to see the real Buckingham Stussy immediately.

The threat of death loomed over Stussy's mind like a shadow.

Should we stick to our previous opinion and refuse White Dragon's invitation?

The image of Weevil flashed through Stussy's mind again.

Even if it's just the first time we meet.

Weevil left a very deep impression on Stussy.

It wasn't just because Weevil called her "Mom".

More importantly--

Weevil is the only known "clone" of the sea besides herself, as Stussy knows!

They weren't the inferior, emotionless Clone Soldier of the Germa Kingdom.

Instead, she is a "clone" who calls her "Mom" and possesses genuine human emotions!

My kind...

Stussy's chest heaved violently, creating a dazzling wave, and she knelt on one knee.

"Lord White Dragon! I am willing to offer you my loyalty!"

First update.

Early morning... well, maybe early morning... and so on.

In short, there's more.