The World's Number One Swordsman, Why Is It Always You, Kizaru?
Storm never liked the World Government.
The reason he accepted the Gorosei's invitation and became Shichibukai was because he coveted Vegapunk, the World's Number One genius.
Both Vegapunk's medical technology (the Azure Jade Scales used on Bonney) and his research on Devil Fruit (the artificial [Azure Dragon Fruit]) held immense appeal for Storm.
However, Bonney's Azure Jade Scales are currently undergoing treatment, the artificial [Azure Dragon Fruit] has been transformed into the shape of Storm, and Vegapunk himself has been forcibly taken away by him.
If that's the case, why is Storm still so fixated on the identity of "Shichibukai"?
Storm doesn't want anything from the World Government!
Saint Nusjuro clearly sensed the White Dragon's cold attitude and instantly flew into a rage.
The Gorosei, esteemed as they are, have never encountered such an arrogant attitude.
Mere mortal!
"You--"
"That's right!"
Storm didn't give Saint Nusjuro a chance to vent his anger, forcefully interrupting him.
"I am truly grateful to the World Government offering me five Devil Fruits, so I have also prepared a special gift for them."
"The Gorosei, you should have Monitoring Den Den Mushi specifically designed to monitor Punk Hazard Island, right?"
"You should be able to see the view of Punk Hazard Island, right?"
Punk Hazard?
Storm's words, relayed by Den Den Mushi), echoed among the Chamber of Power of Pangea Castle.
Saint Nusjuro was also well aware of the meaning behind "Punk Hazard Island," and he subconsciously looked at Saint Saturn beside him.
'Satan?!'
Without hesitation, Saint Saturn took out a Surveillance Den Den Mushi from the side, connected it to Punk Hazard Island, and projected the broadcast onto the wall Chamber of Power.
As the Science Defense Martial God of the World Government, Saint Saturn naturally has the right to monitor Punk Hazard Island at any time and place.
It's just that Saint Saturn rarely uses this power.
After all, the entire Punk Hazard Island, apart from Vegapunk, is home to...
In Saint Saturn's view, the rest of the so-called "scientists" were nothing more than mediocre talents.
The Monitoring Den Den Mushi of Saint Saturn were also targeting the First Research Laboratory on Punk Hazard Island — Vegapunk's research facility!
In that instant when the video feed from the Monitoring Den Den Mushi) entered the Chamber of Power.
A deathly silence fell over the Chamber of Power.
The enormous figure of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon stretching its body to its heart's content on Punk Hazard Island was clearly reflected in the eyes of each of the Gorosei.
The White Dragon has somehow managed to infiltrate Punk Hazard Island without anyone noticing!?
Moreover, the Gorosei didn't receive any prior intelligence during his infiltration!?
How dare White Dragon?!
"The Gorosei, you're watching me right now, aren't you?"
Storm's keen senses clearly detected several faint gazes observing him—the surveillance gazes of the Den Den Mushi).
"This is my 'return gift,' are you satisfied?"
The World Government has only lost Vegapunk.
Storm is about to lose an astronomical amount of research funding!
He's so kind...
After saying that, Storm hung up the Den Den Mushi immediately.
Chamber of Power.
A Den Den Mushi's receiver.
Saint Nusjuro and the other Gorosei exchanged bewildered glances, none of them able to believe that the White Dragon would actually attack Punk Hazard Island, or even Vegapunk.
"That bastard White Dragon!"
"How dare he?!"
"Send men! Send men to Punk Hazard Island immediately!"
"Vegapunk is the World's Greatest Genius, and his research projects are of great benefit to the government!"
"Send the Navy! Send Kizaru! Get Kizaru to Punk Hazard Island as fast as possible to rescue them!"
After a chaotic conversation.
Saint Nusjuro grabbed Den Den Mushi and dialed Marine Headquarters, quickly assigning the mission of "saving Vegapunk" to Kizaru.
Upon receiving the Marine Headquarters order from the Gorosei, Kizaru, without the slightest hesitation, transformed into a beam of light and flew towards the Red Line Continent.
"White Dragon... Vongola Storm..."
Kizaru's figure was hidden in a dazzling light, and his expression looked extremely serious.
"No matter how disappointed you are with the Navy... you shouldn't take your anger out on innocent people..."
Few people know this.
The deep friendship between Kizaru and Vegapunk lasted for decades.
When the MADS organization was forcibly banned by the World Government.
Kizaru was among the Marines tasked with heading to MADS's base island to "capture" Vegapunk!
It's no exaggeration to say that...
Kizaru and Vegapunk are truly "best friends"!
Upon hearing from the Gorosei that White Dragon had attacked Punk Hazard Island, Kizaru dared not delay for a moment. He immediately crossed the Red Line Continent at top speed and then flew towards the New World.
At the same time, Chamber of Power.
After giving the order to "rescue them," the Gorosei fell silent once again.
The main problem is that they don't know how to deal with the White Dragon.
After the Buster Call incident, the Gorosei were well aware of what the White Dragon's strength meant.
White Dragon single-handedly took on two Admiral at the same time...
This is even a embellished version of the statement.
The truth is not "confrontation," but "defeat"!
He single-handedly defeated the combined forces of two Admiral.
Even Whitebeard, universally acknowledged as the "Strongest Man on the Sea," couldn't have done that, right?
In the eyes of the Gorosei.
Aside from lacking territory and influence, if we only consider strength, White Dragon has already reached the level of Pirate Emperor!
But facing the Pirate Emperor.
The World Government's consistent stance is that war should never be started unless absolutely necessary!
Does Vegapunk deserve a massive war from the World Government to defeat a Pirate Emperor?
The Gorosei were all pondering this question at that moment.
"White Dragon... I never imagined he would grow to this level..."
"Wasn't our plan... a bit too reckless?"
"I doubt Kizaru alone could be a match for White Dragon, would he?"
"Even when Kizaru and Akainu teamed up last time, they still couldn't defeat White Dragon..."
"This time, the focus isn't on 'fighting,' but on 'rescuing people.' Kizaru's speed is still reliable..."
The Gorosei discussed the matter for a while, then fell silent again.
A situation that even the Gorosei were unwilling to consider, yet which was highly likely to occur, was now before them—
If Kizaru goes to rescue them but fails and instead falls into White Dragon's hands...
What will happen then?
The World Government not only failed to save the World's Greatest Genius, but also lost an Admiral?
"Since things have come to this, let's not dwell on Kizaru's problem anymore. With his speed, even if he can't win, he can still run away."
"It was Marcus Saint Mars, who had once fought alongside Kizaru, who spoke up."
"Now we have another problem—how should we deal with the White Dragon?"
Even the Pirate Emperor has never made a move against the World's Number One Scientist.
White Dragon's actions undoubtedly greatly offended the World Government.
"We can no longer allow White Dragon to be Shichibukai!"
"Tropman Saint Warcury voice."
"The nature of this incident is absolutely appalling!"
"With White Dragon's status Shichibukai revoked, the Shichibukai are now two members short."
Saint Nusjuro listed the titles of the Shichibukai as if they were his own.
Hawk Eyes, Sea Knight, Snake Princess, Sand Crocodile, Gecko Moria...
"The last four all suffered crushing defeats this year."
"Now that we've lost another White Dragon, the reputation of the Shichibukai rests entirely on Hawk Eyes."
"There is a 'World's Greatest Swordsman' who has never lost..."
Shepard X. Saint Peter said softly.
"Shouldn't the prestige of the Shichibukai be enough to sustain this?"
Is this the key point?
Saint Nusjuro glanced at Saint Peter speechlessly.
The key point is that, apart from Hawk Eyes, all the other Shichibukai have failed!
A defeated Shichibukai poses no threat to ordinary pirates.
Unless the person who defeats the Shichibukai is the Pirate Emperor.
But White Dragon... can he become the Pirate Emperor this year?
Marcus Saint Mars was about to say something.
"We should recruit new members of the Shichibukai as soon as possible to fill the gaps --"
Brubru--
A sudden, urgent ringing of Den Den Mushi interrupted Marcus Saint Mars's words.
Saint Saturn glanced at the people beside him and took out Den Den Mushi.
"It was Kizaru who called..."
Saint Saturn just answered the Den Den Mushi.
Kizaru's voice then came through the receiver.
"Saint Saturn, Punk Hazard Island is gone... I'm currently following Vegapunk's Vivre Card... Oh, Punk Hazard Island is in the sky, I see the White Dragon, and he's with Golden Lion II beside him—"
Sizzle--
At that moment, Kizaru's Den Den Mushi signal was interfered with by some unknown force and was directly interrupted.
A piercing siren echoed Chamber of Power.
"The White Dragon didn't just take Vegapunk away?"
Saint Peter opened his mouth wide in disbelief, like a worm with its jaws wide open.
"He even took Punk Hazard Island with him?"
"No, that's not the key point. The key point is the Golden Lion II."
Saint Nusjuro felt a terrible headache coming on, supporting his bald head with one hand.
"According to previous intelligence, the Golden Lion II is a subordinate of the Red Dragon Emperor and a member of the Dawn Pirates."
"We cannot yet confirm whether the White Dragon is indeed the Red Dragon Emperor."
"But one thing is certain: White Dragon has now made contact with the Dawn Pirates!"
"This Great Pirate, whose strength rivals that of two Admiral, is making contact with a group of equally powerful pirates!"
"White Dragon is going to become the Pirate Emperor!"
Saint Nusjuro asserted this.
At the same time, in the New World, 10,000 meters above the ground, on Punk Hazard Island.
Kizaru put away the Den Den Mushi, which had completely lost signal, and silently looked ahead.
Storm rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon and slowly flew out of Punk Hazard Island.
"Kizaru, why is it always you?"
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