A Big Gift Giveaway!

Under the combined effect of the Devil Fruit abilities of the clones Issho and Rhein.

Downs Island sped across the North Blue sky.

The weakness of the Float-Float Fruit in terms of wind resistance is directly solved by the gravity manipulation of the Gravity- D Denk-Denk Fruit.

It must be said that these two Paramecia Devil Fruit seemingly having opposite abilities, can actually complement each other.

"Of course it's you, Nami."

Storm waved his hand, creating rows of clay sofas, large enough to accommodate the entire Storm Pirates with plenty of room to spare.

"Didn't you promise to join the navy? Have you forgotten?"

To be precise...

Of the entire Storm Pirates, only Nami agreed to join the Marines.

It's worth mentioning that this guy came entirely for the Navy's benefits...

"I remember now..."

Nami, with a pained expression, drifted to Storm's side like a wisp of light mist.

"But, Captain, I don't want to leave you! And everyone else too."

Perona, who had floated over with her, couldn't help but glance sideways at Nami.

"Hey, didn't you sound a bit insincere with that last sentence?"

"That's about it!"

Nami waved her hand, ignoring Perona's mockery; she simply looked at Storm with a pitiful expression.

"Captain, can I just take the money and not do the work?"

"What? Your naval idol is Admiral Aokiji?"

Storm glanced at Nami, then suddenly extended his right hand to her.

"Sculpt a cloud for me."

"Huh? Oh..."

Nami was confused, but she still subconsciously obeyed Storm's words and created a cloud that looked like a cotton candy in his hand.

Storm gently held the white cloud in his hand, infusing the power of the [Soul-Soul Fruit] into the cloud, and casually remarked at the same time.

"Don't worry, I've completely fallen out with the Navy—the one headquartered in Marineford. You'll need to join your own Navy now... well, you could say your own."

Zephyr was appointed Fleet Admiral.

A smile can make you Admiral.

Vegapunk as the technological backbone.

Military spending depends entirely on Storm...

Why isn't this "New Marines" one of their own?

Storm has not yet discussed the New Marines with the members of the Storm Pirates in detail.

Therefore, everyone was puzzled by the Captain's words.

Nami was equally confused.

But her attention was quickly drawn to the white cloud in Storm's hand.

"Huh? Huh--?? Captain, this cloud has grown eyes! And a mouth! And--"

Nami hadn't finished speaking.

A lifelike face then appeared on the white cloud.

A gentle, magnetic voice came from Baiyun's mouth.

"Miss Nami."

As Devil Fruit User of the Soul-Soul Fruit, Storm was able to transmit some of his thoughts and will to the Homies when creating Homies.

Therefore, the moment this "White Cloud Homies" was born, it knew the general information about the members of the Storm Pirates.

"The clouds, the clouds, the clouds are talking!!"

Nami didn't quite understand, but she was deeply shocked. Almost instinctively, she took the white cloud that Storm handed her.

Hello, you... I...

Bai Yun glanced at Storm beside her, then spoke in that gentle voice.

"Miss Nami, please give me a name."

Nami didn't answer Baiyun's question; instead, she looked longingly at Storm.

"Captain, what is this?"

You can think of it as my new ability.

Storm reached out and gently stroked the white cloud, which immediately closed its eyes, revealing an extremely blissful and joyful expression.

"This cloud has been imbued with a special soul by me; it is also a gift I am giving to you."

"Give it a name, Nami, as you wish."

Nami looked at the white cloud in her hand again, thought for a moment, and then spoke hesitantly.

"Beli?"

Storm stopped what he was doing and couldn't help but tilt his head to the side.

Beli?

What is this name?

Nami! Haven't you gotten over your greed yet?

But the white cloud is, after all, just a nascent Homies; it doesn't have the complex mental activity of Storm.

"Miss Nami, I am Beli. It's a pleasure to meet you."

"Beli! Beli! Beli!"

Nami now looks like a Little Thief Cat has stolen a fish, incredibly excited.

Perona, standing nearby, couldn't help but savor the taste.

"Captain! I want this too!"

"Yeah?"

Storm raised his right hand, and the power of the [Clay Fruit] was silently released, and a small, cute, and adorable Sweetheart Baby Bear appeared in his palm.

As Storm tossed the Sweetheart Baby Bear into his hand, the pink Bear expanded continuously in mid-air, growing into a super Bear several meters tall by the time it landed.

Sweetheart Baby Bear stood still for a moment, then suddenly opened its eyes. Its bright, black pearl-like eyes gazed intently at Perona, and it spoke in human language as well.

"Princess Perona, please bestow a name upon me."

"Kumashi! Kumashi!"

Without hesitation, Perona threw herself into the arms of the Sweetheart Baby Bear, almost burying herself in it.

When Storm created Sweetheart Baby Bear, his abilities were limited at the time, so Sweetheart Baby Bear could only move and talk under his control.

But now Storm has obtained the [Soul-Soul Fruit].

The Sweetheart Baby Bear he created, aside from lacking Devil Fruit abilities, is absolutely Eight-Star "Super Bear" in terms of physical attributes alone!

It's no exaggeration to say that...

Storm thinks this Sweetheart Baby Bear could easily defeat Gecko Moria...

"Beli" and "Kumashi" were gifts that Storm gave to Nami and Perona.

Prior to this, he had also given Robin a gift—

A piece of dark Poneglyph from the BIG MOM Pirates!

Storm gave the gifts to the two female crew members, then glanced at the male crew members standing nearby.

He reached out and opened a Space Door, rummaged through the "Treasure of the King," and retrieved a Devil Fruit.

"Killer, this Devil Fruit is [Zoan, Weasel-Weasel Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Siamese Weasel Mode], and it's yours now."

[Mythical Zoan: Kamaitachi Fruit]!

Storm had previously considered giving the Devil Fruit to Killer.

He had just observed that Killer's aura strength was beginning to widen the gap between him and Ace, Kid, and Law.

It has to be said.

Talent is a strange thing sometimes.

It's like that Moss Head who aspires to become the World's Greatest Swordsman.

Bearing the will of his comrades, he trained from childhood to adulthood, and even after becoming a pirate, he dared not relax for a moment.

And the result?

Compared to a certain "new Hero of the Marines" who put in 200 times more effort.

The Moss Head's talent is simply too pathetic!

Killer's talent, compared to Ace, Kid, and Law, is indeed slightly inferior.

But it's okay.

Not enough talent.

Let the fruit make up for it!

Storm didn't say much.

But Killer had already felt the care from the Captain.

This is a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, even rarer than a Logia!

A priceless treasure among priceless treasures!

The Captain casually handed the Devil Fruit to him...

Killer felt a surge of emotion—"I am willing to go through fire and water for the Vongola family for generations to come."

Do you want some?

Killer held the [Kamaitachi Fruit] in his hand, hesitated for a moment, and then made his decision.

Eat!

During his time in the North Blue, Killer trained with Kid, Ace, and the others.

But I have the deepest understanding of the gap in talent.

Killer knew very well that his talent couldn't match that of Kid and the others, and he was also much Kid them.

To keep up with this group of companions, to keep up with the Captain...

With this [Kamaitachi Fruit], perhaps it's possible!

Killer was once a good-for-nothing gangster who only knew how to kill people.

However, after arriving in the North Blue, he also learned some knowledge and read the <Devil Fruit Encyclopedia>.

Killer was well aware of the [Kamaitachi Fruit]'s abilities.

Zoan Devil Fruit inherently very powerful.

The [Kamaitachi Fruit] also grants the superpower of "wind manipulation".

This is a Devil Fruit that's perfect for him!

With that thought, Killer immediately lifted his helmet and quickly devoured the [Kamaitachi Fruit] in his hand.

Storm nodded slightly, then looked at the other three.

Ace, Kid, Law.

Storm said calmly, "I haven't prepared any special 'gifts' for the three of you."

"That's good!"

Kid, whether out of sheer obliviousness or something else, suddenly let out a sigh of relief.

"I don't like those effeminate clay figurines either."

Storm: Hmm?

Nami, who was exchanging pleasantries with Beli: Hmm??

Perona has almost completely immersed herself in Kumashi.

"Negative Ghost!!!"

Thump!

Kid knelt on both knees, dejected.

"I, who discriminate against women, shouldn't have been born into this world..."

Luo rubbed his forehead, "Idiot..."

Ace grinned broadly, "Hahaha!"

Even Killer, who had just been disgusted by the awful taste of the [Kamaitachi Fruit], couldn't help but burst out laughing when he saw his brother's dejected expression.

"Fa fa fa fa--"

The air was filled with a cheerful atmosphere.

Fortunately, Perona knew that Storm had something to discuss, so she acted with great restraint.

Kid was down for a moment, but then he recovered.

Well, at least outwardly she seems to have recovered, but the specific psychological trauma...

It may take more time to heal.

The Hollow-Hollow Fruit is a cure-all for any disobedience.

"Cough..."

Storm coughed lightly, drawing everyone's attention back.

"Kid, Ace, Law."

What I've prepared for you is a 'choice'.

"Are the three of you willing to come with me to Whole Cake Island in the New World and fight the Great Pirate New World?"

"Or do you still want to sail alone for a while, from the Four Seas to Paradise, and then to the New World?"

"Two routes, it depends on your 'choice'."

Second update.

Goodnight everyone.