Special Paramecia: Clay-Clay Fruit!

Chapter 3: Special Paragon System – Clay-Clay Fruit!

So I'm stuck with X Drake's undercover script, huh?

Storm was utterly speechless.

But without eating the Nika Fruit, what kind of pirate would he be, how could he become the Pirate King?!

If he backed out of joining the Blade Unit now, would there still be time?

Just as Storm hesitated, wondering whether to speak up.

Aokiji suddenly added another remark.

"Of course, Storm, your current strength is still lacking."

Huh?

Storm swallowed the words that had nearly slipped out.

It felt like something big was coming?

"To carry out this undercover plan, Headquarters will also provide some assistance."

Aokiji continued.

"Have you heard about this year—no, it's last year now.

"The rumors about last year's Rookie Training Camp?"

Related rumors?

Storm thought for a moment, then immediately connected the dots.

"Is Admiral Kuzan referring to the rumor that 'Training Camp Outstanding Graduates can receive a Devil Fruit reward'?"

Why did this rumor spread through this year's training camp?

Of course, because of the vicious incident three years ago!

Marineford Year 1515.

Edward Weevil, calling himself "Whitebeard the Second," brazenly attacked the Rookie Training Camp.

The entire Marine training camp suffered heavy casualties.

From the chief instructor Zephyr on down, only three people in the entire camp survived the attack.

Even Zephyr himself had an arm severed by Edward Weevil.

After this attack erupted, Marine Headquarters was in an uproar.

As a result, the Rookie Training Camp was suspended for one term.

It wasn't until last year that the camp reopened.

At that time, to erase the negative impact of the previous vicious attack.

And also to encourage new recruits to actively participate in that term's plan.

Marine Headquarters not only embedded a large number of accompanying security personnel in that term's camp.

But also prepared very generous prizes for the graduates of that term's training camp.

According to rumors, these included the legendary great treasure of the seas—the Devil Fruit!

Storm had ultimately identified this news as "Fake News."

Because as a direct participant and Outstanding Graduate of that term's training camp.

Storm had never seen any Devil Fruit at all!

From the time he graduated from the camp.

Not to mention a Devil Fruit.

He hadn't even seen a Devil Fruit Peel!

But now, it seemed things had taken a turn?

"Yes, that's the news."

Aokiji nodded and said flatly.

"There really was a Devil Fruit.

"It wasn't just prepared for the 'Outstanding Graduates,' but also for the 'Blade Unit Members.'"

Storm's heart skipped a beat.

He had been an "Outstanding Graduate" before, and now he was a "Blade Unit Member" too!

Could it be...

Storm gently rubbed the Demon Ring on his thumb a few times.

"Admiral Kuzan, are you saying... I can obtain a Devil Fruit right now?"

Aokiji directly answered the expectation.

"That's it!"

The next moment.

Aokiji casually reached out, and three hard white ice spheres emerged from beneath his desk.

Under the Ice Human's mental control.

The three ice spheres floated over to Storm, orbiting his body like satellites.

"Devil Fruits are extremely rare treasures. Even the headquarters doesn't have much stock."

Aokiji manipulated the three ice spheres as he spoke casually.

"Among these three Devil Fruits, two are Paramecia and one is Zoan. You can choose one to eat."

"This fruit is also your 'benefit' for joining the Sword Unit!"

If he'd known there was a new recruit perk like this, why waste all that talk earlier!?

Staring at the three ice spheres orbiting him, Storm's gaze was as ravenous as Big Mom's during a hunger pang.

Through the hard icy shell, he could faintly make out the mysterious Arabesque Swirl Pattern beneath.

So these were Devil Fruits!

The "Superpower Cheat" he'd dreamed of as a child!

Aokiji guided the three ice spheres back to his side and thawed the ice.

As the icy white shell receded, the three Devil Fruits finally revealed their true forms before Storm.

"Storm."

Aokiji smiled.

"Do you need me to introduce the names and general effects of these three Devil Fruits?"

"No."

Storm refused offhandedly, his gaze still locked firmly on the three Devil Fruits.

"I've read the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia."

The Devil Fruit Encyclopedia.

It was a book that sounded precious but wasn't actually that rare.

At least in the Marine Headquarters' archives, Storm had seen several copies.

At first, Storm didn't understand.

Based on the intel he knew.

Across the entire sea, the only people who would use the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia to search for their dream Devil Fruits were exactly two.

And both had "Black" in their names—

Blackbeard Teach.

Black Leg Sanji.

Didn't anyone else think to look up Devil Fruits using the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia?

A cruel truth was—

The vast majority of people really didn't know the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia existed.

Even among the Marines spread across the globe.

Plenty of people had no clue about Devil Fruit-related information.

On this sea where the average education level was practically zero.

Knowledge itself was a "treasure of the sea."

But at least Storm had read the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia.

He was intimately familiar with the appearance and abilities of every Devil Fruit recorded in it.

After all, he had plenty of "dream fruits" too.

Things like the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], [Op-Op Fruit], [Glint-Glint Fruit], [Azure Dragon Fruit]... and so on.

But what was truly regrettable was that all these Devil Fruits now had owners.

The three Devil Fruits Aokiji had brought out weren't Storm's ideal fruits.

But that didn't stop him from recognizing their "true names" at a glance—

The one on the left was the [Paramecia: Whip-Whip Fruit].

The one on the right was the [Paramecia: Clay-Clay Fruit].

The one in the middle was the [Zoan: Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Model: Allosaurus].

If Storm remembered correctly.

The powers of these three Devil Fruits would all appear in the members of the Sword Unit in the future!

Storm stared at the [Allosaurus Fruit] placed squarely in the center by Aokiji—its skin rough, its color a dark green.

He couldn't help but think of X Drake again.

If Storm had chosen the [Allosaurus Fruit] at this moment, would he also have ended up taking on X Drake's mission—infiltrating the Beasts Pirates as a spy?

What a shame...

Storm had no aversion to Devil Fruits themselves.

But he carried some very serious preconceptions.

Take that infamous saying—

The Flame-Flame Fruit? Even a dog wouldn't eat it!

There were far too many fire-wielders on the sea.

Flame-type abilities were as rampant as slaves in Sabaody Archipelago.

And the "rightful owner" of the [Flame-Flame Fruit] couldn't even outplay others at playing with fire...

No wonder he "quit the group"!

But if the [Flame-Flame Fruit] was something even a dog wouldn't eat, then Common and Ancient Zoans were something even a dog would shake its head at.

Given a choice, Storm had zero interest in the [Allosaurus Fruit].

Still, his prolonged staring caught Aokiji's attention.

Storm's views on Devil Fruits as a "semi-native"

differed greatly from the "locals" of the Blue Planet.

For example, Storm politely declined the [Allosaurus Fruit], but Aokiji considered it the strongest of the three Devil Fruits he had laid out!

Forget "mud" or "leather whip"—

Ancient Zoan.

Brawling was the true path!

Aokiji picked up the Devil Fruit in the center and asked, "Storm, is this [Allosaurus Fruit] what you want?"

"No!"

Storm refused decisively.

"What I'm thinking about now are the other two Paramecia fruits!"

Paramecia fruits had a massive range between their upper and lower limits.

Take the [Tremor-Tremor Fruit] and the [Quiet-Quiet Fruit], for instance.

The former could trigger world-shattering "seaquakes," "earthquakes," and "skyquakes."

As for the latter... it was unbeatable at improving sleep quality, right?

Storm recalled the records in the Devil Fruit Encyclopedia.

[Paramecia: Whip-Whip Fruit].

The user could command anything they whipped, even non-living things.

This was a true "Super Slave Master Fruit"!

If the [Whip-Whip Fruit] fell into the wrong hands...

Well... hehehe...

Storm pushed those unhealthy thoughts aside.

[Paramecia: Clay-Clay Fruit].

Its ability was to create and control clay, and the user could also transform into a Clay Person.

If he had to say, this was actually a "Special Paramecia Devil Fruit."

"I've decided!"

Storm pointed at the Devil Fruit with a milky-white skin and flesh piled layer upon layer like dirt.

"I want the [Clay-Clay Fruit]!"

Seeing Storm make his final choice, Aokiji offered no objections.

How far can a Devil Fruit's ability be developed?

Ultimately, it still depends on the user's own level.

Some Devil Fruits have extremely strong abilities, yet are used like a clown;

Some Devil Fruits have very weak abilities, yet are developed into something unique by a clown.

At this moment, Aokiji chose to believe in Storm's talent!

Aokiji personally placed the [Clay Fruit] into Storm's hands.

"This Paramecia Fruit belongs to you now, Vongola Storm!"

The moment the [Clay Fruit] touched his hand, Storm was moved to speak.

"Officer! I love the Marines so much! I love the Sword Unit so much!"

Just after enlisting, they directly issued a Devil Fruit.

The Sword Unit really dared to give!

"Ah, la la."

Aokiji let out a wry laugh.

"How much do you love them?"

Storm pondered for a moment, then directly began his oath.

"When evil comes, from this day on I will watch, until death.

"I will not crave fame, nor strive for glory.

"I will be loyal to my duty, living and dying for this post.

"I am the blade in the darkness, the guardian on the seas.

"I am the shield that watches over justice, the war drum that awakens the sleeping.

"I am the storm that sweeps away sin, the dawn at daybreak.

"I dedicate my life and honor to the Sword Unit.

"This day, and every day."

Such a magnificent oath.

It nearly ignited the "Burning Justice" frozen within Aokiji's heart for over a decade.

He clapped vigorously, praising loudly.

"Good! Full of spirit!"

The [Clay Fruit], with currently little leaked information, could be either a Logia or a Paramecia.

Based on its combat performance in manga chapter 1080, This Book's [Setting] classifies this fruit as a [Special Paramecia].

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