The New Marine Fleet Admiral Candidate: White Dragon!

Kizaru knew long ago that the "Red Dragon Emperor" and the "White Dragon Emperor" were the same person.

Although he didn't understand why Storm, who had eaten the Clay- Clay Fruit, could simultaneously eat a second Devil Fruit, the Red Dragon Fruit—

He didn't even know why the [Pink Dragon Fruit] that Vegapunk gave to Storm had inexplicably turned into the [Red Dragon Fruit] --

But Storm broke the "Iron Rule of the Sea".

Is the only limitation that "one cannot eat two Devil Fruits at the same time"?

Storm even managed to "defeat two top-tier ocean warriors who joined forces at the same time!"

This brat is a monster that defies all logic.

Therefore, when Kizaru first saw the small red dragon on Storm's wrist, he assumed it was an illusion created by the "White Dragon White Dragon Emperor" using the [Clay Fruit].

Including the "Red Dragon Emperor" transformed from the little red dragon, all of them were products created by Storm using the [Clay Fruit].

But at this moment.

Looking at the Red Giant Dragon ahead, baring its fangs and claws and galloping freely across the sky, Kizaru completely doubted his previous judgment.

This red dragon...

This red dragon differs from Beasts Kaido only in color...

This red dragon can unleash "Flame Cloud ribbons" and transport ice fields the size of islands...

This doesn't look like something that could be created with the [Clay Fruit] at all!

So what exactly is this red dragon?

Kizaru thought about many things for a while.

Surely Vongola Storm couldn't possibly use the Clay Fruit to mass-produce Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit User, could he!?

That's really scary!

Kizaru glanced silently at Storm standing beside him, and for the first time seriously considered whether he should pledge allegiance to this Pirate Emperor.

Oh!

It cannot be described as "joining forces with the Pirate Emperor".

It should be said that he "joined the New Marines"!

' The New Marines has Vongola Storm, the Red Dragon Emperor, Aokiji Zephyr, and that blind swordsman I mentioned before...'

Kizaru quickly made a mental calculation.

'The Old Marines had Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Sakazuki, and Vice Admiral Garp... um~'

'It's only natural to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new.'

Kizaru suppressed his distracting thoughts, glanced down at the Seastone shackles on his wrists, and a smirk suddenly appeared on his lips.

He doesn't have much time left to consider.

Storm was completely oblivious to the complex inner thoughts of Kizaru standing to the side.

He simply conjured a Blue-Eyes White Dragon, which carried everyone towards the naval warship.

Zephyr was, after all, "recovering from a serious illness," and staying on the ship was certainly more comfortable than staying on the ice field.

Upon returning to the naval warship.

Aokiji, who had just been knocked unconscious by Storm, rubbed his slightly throbbing head and slowly straightened up.

"Ah la la..."

Aokiji rubbed his head and sighed deeply.

"Vongola Storm, who gave you permission to become a pirate!?"

Aokiji was completely convinced of Storm's strength.

Haki, power, speed...

Storm's strength surpasses his in every aspect.

In Aokiji's eyes, even Garp, even the Pirate King Roger and Whitebeard Newgate who were "on par" with Garp back then...

None of them are a match for Storm!

Storm could easily defeat Aokiji, he could naturally easily defeat any other top-tier powerhouse in the ocean.

What does that mean?

This means that this "White Dragon Emperor" is now the true "World's Strongest pirate"!

So here's the question.

If this "pirate," this "Pirate Emperor," hadn't joined the Sword Unit and hadn't left the Navy, but instead stayed with the Navy...

Does this mean that instead of creating the "World's Strongest pirate," a "World's Strongest marine" will be born?

A thousand words flashed through Aokiji's mind.

But all the words can be summed up in one sentence:

Who told him to become a pirate?!

"It's you, Admiral Aokiji."

Storm replied calmly.

"It was you who personally assigned me the task of 'becoming Great Pirate's in the Admiral's Office."

"Oh, right, and Professor Zephyr too. He personally wrote a Recommendation Letter for me to join the Zephyr Sword Unit."

Old grievances were brought up again.

Aokiji remained silent, Zephyr was also silent.

The two high-ranking Marines who sent Storm to become a pirate.

Now, instead, they want to work with Storm to build a "New Marines."

Three years after three years, and then another three years, and someone else went from being an undercover agent to becoming the boss.

Not only did Storm become the Pirate Emperor, but he also dragged his former boss down with him!

He even used it in less time than others!

What do you mean by the White Dragon Emperor? (Tactical hands on hips)

"Let's not dwell on the past..."

Storm waved his hand dismissively, then stared intently at Aokiji.

"Admiral Aokiji, what are your thoughts now?"

Upon hearing this, Aokiji did not answer immediately, but instead glanced at Kizaru beside him.

His gaze was mainly focused on Kizaru's wrist—those Seastone shackles were still not removed!

"Ah la la..."

Aokiji sighed again, remained silent for a long time, and then slowly spoke.

"I can join the New Marines, but I won't lay a hand on my former colleagues."

These words were spoken.

Storm's expression immediately lit up with joy.

Zephyr, standing to the side, was also overjoyed.

Both of them understood the meaning behind Aokiji's words.

Aokiji is not only willing to join the New Marines, he is even willing to leave the Old Marines completely sever ties with it!

Brilliant!

Seeing Aokiji's "if you can't beat them, join them" attitude, Kizaru, who had also made up his mind, raised his hands with a clanging sound.

"Um, Storm, and Professor Zephyr... I also want to join the New Marines."

When Aokiji joined, Storm and Zephyr were overjoyed.

When Kizaru spoke, Storm and Zephyr immediately frowned.

"Hey! Hey! Hey!"

Kizaru was immediately stunned.

"What's with those looks on you two?! I'm Admiral too!"

Yes, but...

Storm looked at Kizaru suspiciously.

"Aren't you the one who obeys the World Government and the Gorosei the most?"

Kizaru rolled his eyes. "I'm not Fleet Admiral Sengoku!"

The Sengoku was the main defender of "Absolute Justice".

"Hmph! Easier said than done."

Storm snorted coldly.

"So who was it that came to the New World to attack me without even a word?"

"..."

Kizaru's face was full of regret, and his extremely complicated expression made his already lewd old face look even uglier.

"There's no point in dwelling on this!"

"Cough cough!"

Zephyr coughed twice loudly, intervening in the argument between Storm and Kizaru.

"Welcome to the New Marines, Borsalino!"

Upon hearing Zephyr speak, Kizaru immediately abandoned Storm and flashed Zephyr a bright, chrysanthemum-like smile.

"Teacher Zephyr —no, Fleet Admiral Zephyr! You are truly magnanimous and understanding!"

?

Zephyr sensed that Kizaru was being sarcastic again, but he couldn't find any evidence.

He silently extended his right hand and grasped the Seastone shackles on Kizaru's wrist, his eyes narrowing slightly.

A burst of [Armament Haki] containing destructive properties instantly invaded the interior of the Seastone shackles, destroying its locking mechanism.

Zephyr instantly removed the Seastone shackles and threw them outside the naval warship.

The next second, the thrown Seastone shackles exploded with tremendous force.

Boom!!!

A deafening roar suddenly erupted from the sky, like a bolt of lightning striking from a clear sky.

"..."

As Kizaru watched the plume of black smoke slowly dissipate in the sky, several black lines slowly appeared on his forehead.

"Professor Zephyr, is this the Explosive Seastone Shackles?"

"Certainly."

Why won't you unlock it?

"Of course, it's because we don't have the key."

"Are you deliberately targeting me?"

"Of course not. Actually, these Seastone shackles were prepared for Kuzan, but they ended up being worn on your wrists."

Kizaru:?

Aokiji:???

After this little incident...

The atmosphere on the naval warship gradually warmed up.

Storm steered the conversation back to the "New Marines."

"Teacher Zephyr, with you in charge of the New Marines, along with Admiral Aokiji, Kizaru, and Mr. Issho, we no longer lack 'strongest combat power'."

And what about you?

Storm was taken aback. "Huh?"

Zephyr asked again, "And you?"

"I?"

"Of course, the New Marines has a place for you too."

Zephyr said solemnly.

"I know what you said before makes a lot of sense, but you are also one of the creators of the New Marines, Storm."

"The New Marines can't do without you!"

These words were spoken.

Aokiji and Kizaru nodded slowly, agreeing with Zephyr's opinion.

They both knew.

Although Storm caused havoc in Impel Down, formed a pirate crew, beat up Admiral, and ascended to the throne as the Pirate Emperor...

But he was still a good marine who believed in justice.

"I am..."

Storm paused for a moment, then explained his thoughts.

"Commander-in-Chief of the Armies of Totto Land!"

Aokiji scratched his head. "What kind of position is this? It sounds like the Commander-in-Chief of the Air Force..."

Kizaru stroked his chin. "What a majestic and Haki name! I just wonder what 'Totto Land Army' actually means."

Zephyr looked over speechlessly.

"Alright then! New Marines, you'll be the Fleet Admiral!"

Storm, Aokiji, Kizaru all exclaimed in unison, "No way!" x3

Storm: "I'm quitting the Navy!"

Aokiji: "Storm is the Pirate Emperor!"

Kizaru: "That's right~"

Zephyr hadn't expected his suggestion to meet with such fierce opposition.

"That... Admiral?"

Storm shook his head again, "That won't work either!"

Kizaru and Aokiji also looked troubled.

They felt that Storm was really unsuitable to be the New Marines Fleet Admiral of the navy.

But to make Storm the New Marines Admiral...

I always felt a bit uncomfortable with Aokiji and Kizaru.

What makes them think they're on the same level as Storm?

"That Admiral —no!"

Zephyr's mind raced, and inspiration struck.

"I've decided on you--"

"New Marine Fleet Admiral Candidate: White Dragon!"

Second update.

Two in the morning... um.

I think I've gone a bit to the right.

Goodnight everyone...

orz