The Regeneration of Severed Limbs, and an Admiral's Challenge!

Kizaru and Aokiji reacted differently to Storm's words.

"Vongola Storm! You brat!"

Kizaru raised the Seastone shackles on his hands, his eyes bulging with anger, completely devoid of his usual slick and lazy demeanor.

"What do you mean by 'putting me in jail'? Show me some basic respect!"

Storm calls Zephyr "Zephyr- sensei" and Aokiji "Admiral Aokiji"...

Why is it that when it comes to Kizaru, they directly call him by his nickname?

Kizaru has been unhappy about this for a long time.

"An Admiral who betrays his colleagues does not deserve my respect."

Storm brought up the previous "Buster Call incident on Ruschired Island," which almost extinguished Kizaru's anger with a single sentence.

"Furthermore, the New Marines's mission is to defeat the World Government and the World Nobles, while the Old Marines is a supporter of the World Government."

"If we let you leave now and allow you to return to the Navy..."

"Kizaru, are you sure you won't come with five Vice Admiral and ten warships to attack the New Marines in the future?"

Five Marine Vice Admiral and ten naval warships—this is the basic configuration of the "Buster Call".

The specific requirements for the Buster Call will be determined based on the strength of the target.

Considering the strength of the New Marines.

If the World Government and Marine Headquarters plan to execute Buster Call against the New Marines, then the Buster Call will be of the highest caliber!

In other words...

If Kizaru leaves this warship today, he will definitely become an enemy in the future!

So why did Storm let Kizaru escape?

He let Kizaru escape before because the New Marines had not yet been established, and he was not quite sure how firm Zephyr's will was.

But now that the New Marines has been established, Storm must begin to consider how to reduce the strength of the Old Marines.

Taking down Kizaru now can prevent unnecessary losses in the future...

Faced with Storm's questioning, Kizaru opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

In the end, Kizaru could only manage to utter one sentence.

"I'm just a paid office worker..."

With the salary paid, even the Yonko can be rendered useless... right?

Storm couldn't help but roll his eyes.

"Now I'll give you the money. Can you storm Mary Geoise and capture a few of the Gorosei?"

Kizaru's eyes widened. "Do you think the Gorosei are pigs?"

Storm shrugged. "What about the ordinary Celestial Dragons?"

"... How much?"

Storm glanced at Kizaru, who had suddenly changed his tune, and simply snorted coldly, ignoring the guy.

He then turned to look at Aokiji, who had remained silent.

"Admiral Aokiji, what do you think?"

"To be honest, I really want to fight you."

Aokiji said slowly.

"But I heard that you previously defeated Sakazuki and Borsalino single-handedly, as well as Kaido and Big Mom..."

"I feel like fighting with you is a bit... well, I guess you could call it 'asking for humiliation'?"

Aokiji has never fought with Storm.

His understanding of Storm's abilities was primarily based on written materials.

The opponent's record was becoming increasingly outrageous, to the point that even Aokiji couldn't comprehend it.

Defeating Impel Down's impenetrable walls... is not incomprehensible.

Defeating Great Pirate of Ochoku's caliber, one of the Shichibukai the Sea... is understandable.

But could he defeat two Admiral at the same time?

Defeat two Pirate Emperors at the same time?

When did Admiral and Pirate Emperor become stepping stones for others?

Aokiji could no longer understand Storm's strength.

To be honest.

If Aokiji hadn't known about Akainu and Kizaru's joint Buster Call, he wouldn't have been defeated by Storm alone.

He even doubted whether Storm had truly defeated the combined forces of Big Mom and Beasts Kaido!

This record... is outrageous.

"It's not really to the point of 'bringing shame upon oneself'... Aokiji Admiral exaggerating."

Storm waved his hand, then stared intently at Aokiji for a moment.

"But judging from Admiral Aokiji's words... you don't seem to be opposed to joining the New Marines?"

Aokiji was taken aback, and touched his afro. "Really? I don't think I said that."

Isn't that so?

Storm countered with a question.

His lips moved, but he swallowed the rest of his words.

Storm challenged Aokiji to a duel simply to get him to join the New Marines, didn't he?

However, Aokiji did not resist fighting Storm at all.

Moreover, judging from their words, they seem to have already mentally prepared themselves for defeat in the battle.

Doesn't this mean that Aokiji himself wasn't opposed to joining the New Marines?

Aokiji simply lacks a sufficient reason to join the New Marines!

However, Storm didn't say these things outright, which was a way of saving face for Aokiji.

Aokiji scratched his head again, as if he was about to say something.

Zephyr, who had been observing from the sidelines for a long time, suddenly joined the conversation.

"Storm, if you don't mind... Kuzan and I can team up!"

Zephyr was also very curious about Storm's strength.

He was eager to know how this kid had managed to rise from an ordinary naval recruit to a powerful Pirate Emperor in such a short time!

This growth path is completely unscientific!

Zephyr had faced Storm before.

That was when Storm had just obtained the [Clay Fruit].

Zephyr also reminded the other party, "Don't rely too much on your Devil Fruit abilities."

As a result, the other party has now become the "White Dragon Emperor"...

Zephyr was very curious.

Is Storm just another Borsalino- esque lazy bum?

Borsalino, that guy, only knows how to fight by relying on the [Glint-Glint Fruit].

Once you put a pair of Seastone shackles on him, that guy is basically "useless"...

But isn't Storm also overly reliant on the [Clay Fruit]?

It doesn't seem like it...

The main reason is the power of the [Glint-Glint Fruit], which is visible to the naked eye.

But is Storm's [Clay Fruit] really that strong?

Zephyr felt he needed to consider Storm's training in [Physique] and [Haki]!

Let's hope it doesn't turn into another "Borsalino"!

In fact.

If Storm hadn't challenged Aokiji to a fight.

Zephyr also plans to find some time later to spar with Storm.

Now is the perfect time!

In fact, Zephyr also felt that Storm's past record was too impressive.

He single-handedly defeated the combined forces of Akainu and Kizaru, and also defeated the combined forces of Beasts and Big Mom...

Judging solely from his battle record, this "White Dragon Emperor" is no less powerful than the "World's Strongest Man"!

The goal is to send Zephyr to "go one-on-one" with Storm.

He knew his physical condition and estimated that he couldn't test Storm's full strength.

But if Zephyr teamed up with Aokiji to fight Storm...

At least it will get Storm to use his full potential, right?

Storm hesitated slightly when faced with Zephyr's suggestion.

"I wouldn't mind having Zephyr and Aokiji come Admiral... but Zephyr, are you sure your body can handle it?"

Zephyr said firmly, "I am well aware of my physical condition!"

"Oh well!"

Storm nodded and readily agreed.

Aokiji had no objection to this.

Although he felt that teaming up with Professor Zephyr to deal with a young man like Storm... seemed a bit excessive.

But the other party is "Vongola Storm"!

One against two, standard procedure.

"Zephyr, Admiral Aokiji, you have come from a long way and your condition has not yet reached its peak."

Storm considered for a moment, then glanced at Zephyr's right hand.

"Furthermore... I recently acquired a new ability."

The object now installed on Zephyr's right hand is not the Seastone Mechanical Arm called "Crusher" created by the Marine Science Unit, but rather the "Clay Hand" that Storm previously sculpted using the [Clay Fruit].

Storm knew it very well.

If his "clay hands" are only for daily use, then they can completely meet all daily needs.

But if it's during a battle...

Zephyr's overwhelming [Haki] might cause him to actively destroy the "clay hand".

After all, that "clay hand" was a prosthetic limb that Storm created using Devil Fruit, and it couldn't withstand too much Haki.

Zephyr naturally noticed Storm's gaze. He shook his right arm, which looked normal, and said calmly.

"Storm, do you intend to pity this old cripple?"

"That's not it..."

Storm shook his head, then suddenly turned to look behind him.

The image of a young female marine with long, flowing, wavy, sea-blue hair was reflected in his eyes.

"Miss Ain...?"

Storm wasn't familiar with Ain's current military rank, so he simply used a common form of address.

"Would it be convenient for you to come over for a moment?"

"Ah? Yes!"

Ain, who was puzzled, suddenly realized what was going on and immediately stepped forward.

Storm's gaze was fixed on Ain's right leg, where a huge "X"-shaped scar was visible on her long, smooth, white leg, making it extremely conspicuous.

Ain clearly felt Storm's gaze, and her fair face flushed slightly, but she still walked resolutely to Storm.

"Miss Ain, don't move yet."

Storm slowly extended his right hand, reaching towards Ain's right thigh.

"I originally wanted to find another guy to test this new ability on..."

"But that crocodile hasn't swum to the New World yet, so I'm leaving this to you."

Ain looked at Storm, puzzled.

Storm's right hand swept across the outside of Ain's right thigh with a seemingly slow but actually swift motion.

Ain's body trembled, she bit her lip, and remained motionless in her original position.

Storm withdrew his right hand, looked at Ain's now perfectly smooth right leg, and nodded in satisfaction.

"Hmm, the repair looks pretty good..."

"Um?"

Ain subconsciously looked down at her right leg and saw that the huge "X"-shaped scar had completely disappeared.

When the azure waves looked back at Storm again.

The other party had already shifted their attention and walked directly to Zephyr's side.

Everyone present witnessed Ain's scar repair process and was amazed by the abilities Storm had demonstrated.

Is this also a power of the [Clay Fruit]?

Of course not!

This is Storm's newly acquired [Restoration Fruit] ability!

After obtaining the [Restoration Fruit], Storm had been considering how to use the power of this top-tier medical-type fruit.

And so, Zephyr and Crocodile, these two "disabled" players, came into Storm's sights.

Zephyr lost his right arm.

Crocodile lost his left arm.

Storm originally planned to experiment on the Sand Crocodile after Crocodile entered the New World to see if the [Restoration Fruit] could make the Sand Crocodile "regenerate its severed limbs".

But Sand Crocodile have yet to swim into the New World.

Zephyr, on the other hand, arrived earlier than expected.

So Storm decided to let Zephyr experience the effects of the [Restoration Fruit] himself!

In fact.

If it weren't for the fact that Gian—Issou—blinded his own eyes.

Storm also wanted to perform a "sight restoration surgery" on Yixiao.

"Is this your 'new ability'?"

Zephyr looked at Storm beside him and, in accordance with the latter's movement, raised his right hand.

"Yes, please bear with it, Professor Zephyr."

Storm cleanly and efficiently dismantled Zephyr's Clay Arm and then applied the [Restoration Fruit] power to Zephyr's body.

[Restoration Fruit] can completely restore the state of existence of all living or non-living objects.

The negative state of "limb disability" is naturally within the scope of repair by the [Restoration Fruit]!

Thanks to Storm's efforts.

Suddenly, from the point of fracture, Zephyr's right arm, which had been missing for several years, began to grow new pieces of flesh and bone...

To Zephyr's utter astonishment, his right arm was completely restored to its original state.

It's as if it's never stopped!

The [Restoration Fruit] is terrifying.

Storm nodded in satisfaction.

Zephyr subconsciously released [Armament Haki], and the jet-black Haki directly dyed his right wrist the same deep color.

This is the infamous "Black Arm"!

The four Marines— Kizaru, Aokiji, Ain, and Binz —had their eyes fixed on Zephyr's right hand.

I'm back...

My right hand is really back...

Even a man as resolute as Zephyr couldn't help but tear up when he regained his right arm, which he had lost for several years.

"Storm..."

"Oh, no need for words of gratitude."

Storm waved his hand, then turned to look at Aokiji, deliberately changing the subject.

"Admiral Aokiji, this is my new ability."

"So, if I accidentally break your leg later, I'll definitely fix it for you!"

After Storm interrupted.

The atmosphere on the warship's deck changed accordingly.

"You bastard, your eyes are definitely looking at me with malicious intent..."

Aokiji looked helplessly at Storm, unsure of what to do with his legs.

"If you really want to break someone else's legs, why don't you try breaking Borsalino's legs?"

Kizaru's eyes widened immediately.

Before he could speak, Aokiji suddenly extended his right hand and unleashed the power of the [Ice-Ice Fruit].

"The Ice Age!"

First update.

Also, try to finish before midnight.