Donquixote Doflamingo and the Storm Pirates Reunite!
North Blue, Downs Island.
Dark, inky clouds shrouded half the island, and dazzling lightning poured down from the clouds, spreading across the land below.
One by one, the pirates were electrocuted and charred black by the thunder, unable to rise again.
The ghostly clouds and mist covered the other half of the island, and illusory ghosts descended from the sky, moving across the island's ground at extremely high speed.
The moment the pirates were touched by this ghost, they completely lost their will to resist and knelt down, unable to get up.
In the waters near Downs Island, a yellow submarine— the Polar Tang —surfaced. Several men who hadn't yet landed on the island looked helplessly at the sky above Downs Island.
"These two women..."
Luo couldn't help but rub his forehead, muttering to himself.
"This is insane!"
"Not a single one! Not one at all! It's always the same!"
Standing to the side, Kid had several veins bulging on his forehead, and he looked extremely angry.
"Nami and Perona! Those two women always wipe out all the enemies! They leave me with none!"
"Ugh... so boring."
Ace, with the Black Blade [Shusui] slung over his shoulder, said listlessly.
"If I had known I wouldn't be able to find a single opponent, I should have stayed in the Germa Kingdom and trained with Bear."
"Being able to fly is truly amazing..."
Killer said with obvious envy.
"If I could fly, I could at least snatch one or two enemies, right?"
Under Law's leadership, the Storm Pirates have been continuously eliminating the remnants of the Donquixote Family in the North Blue.
However, due to Nami and Perona's excessive competence.
Luo, Kid, and their group always had a hard time finding opponents.
Nami's Cloud- Cloud Fruit and Perona's Ghost- Hollow-Hollow Fruit are incredibly effective at clearing out mobs.
If it were in New World, even in Paradise.
Nami and Perona wouldn't have such an easy time fighting each other.
But this is North Blue.
In this sea area, Nami and Perona's strength can be described as "standing at the pinnacle"!
"So annoying!"
Kid, his face contorted with rage, turned to look at Law beside him.
"Luo! How many more islands are there?"
"It's gone..."
Luo shook his head and said in a deep voice.
"As far as I know, recently, other forces in the underworld have also been cleaning up the remnants of the Donquixote Family."
"Their power is greater than ours, and they have more people than us..."
"The remaining members of the Donquixote Family within the North Blue area have been largely wiped out."
Downs Island is actually the true stronghold of the Donquixote Family.
Decades ago, Donquixote Doflamingo, along with Trebol, Diamante, Pica, Vergo, founded the Donquixote Family on this island of the Downs.
However, few people in the North Blue knew this information.
Luo only learned of the existence of Downs Island because of his previous special experience.
Just as Luo and Kid were talking, a sweet shout rang out behind them.
"You bastard who betrayed the family and failed the young master's trust!"
Baby5's hands transformed into two pistols, the muzzles pointed at the back of Luo's head, and she pulled the trigger without hesitation.
"Die, Luo!"
Bang! Bang!
Accompanied by loud gunshots.
Two perfectly round bullets shot out from the muzzle of Baby5's pistol.
But Luo stood still and did not move.
Kid nearby, instantly activated his [Magnet-Magnet Fruit] ability.
Sizzle--
A faint crackling sound of electricity echoed in the void.
The metal bullet fired by Baby5 was directly controlled by Kid's ability, hovering in mid-air and completely losing its power.
"Women are such a hassle!"
Kid waved his hand with disgust, and two bullets fell onto the hull of the Polar Tang, making a crisp "clink" sound.
"Luo, if you can't bring yourself to do it, I can help you kill this troublesome woman!"
After Baby 5 was given to Law by Storm, she was recruited into the latter's Heart Pirates.
However, due to past experiences, Baby5 showed great disrespect to Luo.
Just like today's "assassination" operation.
I've had Baby5 done several times already.
But it never succeeded.
"Baby5..."
Luo didn't say much, but simply turned his head and calmly looked at Baby5.
"Go and prepare some rice balls for me, but don't put dried plums in them."
Baby5, who was so aggressive just a second ago.
The next second, a sweet smile appeared on her face.
"Yes, ma'am!"
Baby5 put away the pistols that her hands had transformed into, and left with light steps to prepare rice balls for Luo.
"This might sound offensive, but Luo..."
Ace, observing Baby5's words and actions, couldn't help but look at Law.
"You're a doctor, right? Should I prescribe some medication for Baby 5 that can treat brain problems?"
Ace's attitude was caring, but his words were hurtful.
Luo glanced at Ace helplessly.
Do you think Baby 5's problems can be solved by taking medication?
This woman has been like this since the first day Luo met her.
Donquixote Doflamingo once tried to cure Baby5's problem.
After all, Baby 5's condition was really serious...
Baby5 is the kind of person who, upon encountering an enemy on the battlefield, would not hesitate to turn against them...
But Donquixote Doflamingo failed.
The problems with Baby5 are incurable.
Killer, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but chime in.
What if we increase the dosage?
"This isn't about taking medicine!"
Luo scratched his head and said thoughtfully.
"But if we could give Baby 5 a new body, perhaps she wouldn't be in so much danger..."
Baby5's "assassination" attempt, while not causing any serious harm to Law, was indeed quite dangerous.
In particular, Luo and his crew's vehicle was the "Polar Tang," a submarine.
If Baby 5's weapons and ammunition puncture the hull of the Polar Tang...
The consequences would be unimaginable.
"Luo."
Kid offered his earnest advice.
"Let's just kill Baby5!"
Luo snapped out of his daze, glanced at Kid, and said nothing.
He didn't kill Baby5 when he took her in.
It's even less likely that Baby5 will be killed now.
Is Kid... only thinking about "kill, kill, kill"?
Just then...
A cloud drifted in from the horizon.
Nami and Perona, looking utterly bored, flew over on a white cloud.
"So boring..."
Nami looked at Law first.
"The pirates of the North Blue are so weak."
"... The pirates of the North Blue are not weak! At least the North Blue is not known as the 'Weakest Sea'!"
Law, a pirate from the North Blue, did not agree with Nami's views, who was a female pirate from the East Blue.
"But you, and Perona, your Devil Fruit abilities are just too overpowered!"
[Cloud Fruit] and [Hollow-Hollow Fruit]
This level of Devil Fruit, in low-level battles, can only be described in two words:
Indiscriminate slaughter!
"The pirates in the East Blue and the North Blue are equally weak."
Perona rested her chin on her hand and sighed.
"With our current situation, when will we be able to help Lord White Dragon...?"
These words were spoken.
Nami, who had just been about to argue with Law, suddenly fell silent.
Law, Ace, Kid, and the others also shut their mouths.
They had all read the World Economic Journal and related reports from the World Government.
They were also aware of the world-shaking events that Storm had recently accomplished.
Nami and Law are still in the North Blue cleaning up the remnants of the Donquixote Family.
Meanwhile, Storm has already defeated Big Mom and become the Pirate Emperor!
The distance between the Storm Pirates' crew and Captain is practically greater than the distance between Fish-Man Island and Mary Geoise...
"The New World is indeed too dangerous for us..."
Luo pursed his lips and said rationally.
"But I believe that we now have enough strength to enter the Grand Line."
The pirates of the North Blue pose no threat to the Storm Pirates.
This level of combat couldn't even help Law, Ace, and Kid hone their [Haki].
Playing too many easy games won't increase your Haki; it might even cause it to Haki...
Notable examples: Sand Crocodile, Crocodile Gecko Moria.
If it were any other time...
People might also feel excited and inspired by Luo's words.
But Perona just mentioned Storm...
A rookie pirate who has just entered the Grand Line and Pirate Emperor who reigns supreme in the New World...
The difference is still huge!
"Let's clean up the battlefield first!"
Nami clapped her hands, drawing everyone's attention.
"There must still be a lot of treasure on Downs Island, right? Let's take it all!"
Luo nodded, about to agree.
But then Perona suddenly pointed to the sky.
"Look everyone! Doesn't that dragon on the horizon look like Blue-Eyes White Dragon?"
"Perona, stop mistaking the clouds for Captain— "
Ace hadn't finished speaking.
Nami, who had just been urging everyone to rob the Donquixote Family's treasure on the island, was the first to ride a cloud and soar into the sky.
Even faster than Nami is Perona, whose soul leaves her body.
The two girls' behavior immediately made the other crew members realize what was happening and look up at the sky.
It really is the Captain's Blue-Eyes White Dragon!
The Captain is here!!
Guided by the Vivre Card, Storm rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon at breakneck speed from Whole Cake Island to Downs Island in the North Blue.
"Captain!"
"Lord White Dragon~"
Nami and Perona's enthusiastic cheers drifted into Storm's ears on the cold wind high in the sky.
A moment later.
Nami and Perona then appeared atop the head of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.
Storm piloted the Blue-Eyes White Dragon downwards, flying directly to the vicinity of the Polar Tang.
"Sashiburidana (Long time no see) ~ My crew."
Storm's arrival immediately dispelled the somber atmosphere aboard the Polar Tang.
The reason everyone felt disappointed just now.
Aside from the fact that the gap between Storm and the crew was simply too large.
The most important point is because...
Storm almost never leads the group!
Will the Storm Pirates be abandoned by their Captain?
This is a question that every member of the Storm Pirates is very concerned about.
But now that Storm has personally appeared, it undoubtedly sends an extremely positive signal to the crew.
The Captain has never forgotten everyone!
Just then.
Then Storm spoke again.
"Everyone, are you ready to enter New World with me?"
Second update.
Goodnight everyone.