A New "Ship-Hugging King" Is Born!

[Platinum Trophy: Burgess]

[Trophy Star Rating: ★★★★: ★★★★★]

'Tsk! The base commander of the G5 Branch is a whole level weaker than the base commander of the G1 Branch!'

Storm glanced at the five-star Big Trophy that had appeared out of thin air, couldn't help but purse his lips, and simultaneously withdrew his [Conqueror's Haki].

'With this level of competence, how can they possibly manage a Marine Branch base?'

During this period, Storm has been fighting against high-level, strong opponents.

He overlooked the fact that even a five-star Big Trophy corresponds to a pirate bounty of over 500 million Beli.

Six-star level, that's at least the level of a regular Shichibukai or a high-ranking officer in Emperor Pirates.

Vice Admiral Burgas's skill level is at least five stars, which is more than enough to manage a G5 Branch.

The previous base commander of the G5 Branch, also a Marine Vice Admiral, Vergo, was only at the five-star level, not much stronger than Vice Admiral Burgas.

Zephyr was unaware of Storm's rich inner world.

The moment he saw Storm unleash [Conqueror's Haki], he immediately used [Geppo] to approach Vice Admiral Burgas.

As he stood guard beside Vice Admiral Burgas, the latter was just knocked unconscious by Storm's [Conqueror's Haki].

Zephyr quickly reached out his right hand and caught the unconscious Vice Admiral Burgas.

The White Dragon Emperor dealt with the Marine Vice Admiral in a way that simple.

Unless they are "alternative Vice Admiral" like Garp, Momousagi, or Chaton.

Otherwise, if Storm were to unleash a single wave of Conqueror's Haki, 99% of the Marine Vice Admiral would be overwhelmed.

This is the terrifying power of Nine-Star Conqueror's Haki!

Rumble--

At Storm's instruction, the clones of Golden Lion and Fujitora "docked" the G1 Branch near the G5 Branch, and the island fell into the sea with a deafening roar.

It must be admitted that...

In terms of both island size and infrastructure, the G1 Branch far surpasses the G5 Branch.

At this moment, the two Marine Branch bases are placed side by side, like "father and son," with a very obvious contrast.

"Teacher Zephyr"

Storm recalled his clones Fujitora and Golden Lion, then looked at Zephyr and waved.

"I'll leave the finishing touches here to you. I'll go back first and bring Aokiji, Fujitora, and the others over."

The construction of the Neo Marine Headquarters base went too smoothly, without encountering any setbacks.

If Storm had known it would be this easy, he shouldn't have tried to take the easy way out and should have brought Aokiji, Fujitora, and all the naval warships with him.

Now I actually need to make another trip...

"Um."

Zephyr said solemnly.

"Leave this to me. I'll persuade the Momonga and Burgess as soon as possible."

"I hope so..."

Storm nodded, casually conjured a Blue-Eyes White Dragon, and rode it away into the sky.

There is still much work to be done in establishing the New Marines.

However, most of them do not require Storm's personal handling, or even his personal appearance.

With Zephyr and others around, the nature of Storm's "New Marine Fleet Admiral Candidate" is actually similar to that of Chaton and Momousagi's "Admiral Candidate".

It's called a "reserve" but it's really just a "mascot".

However, there are some things that require Storm's personal involvement.

Take, for example, the relocation of the G5 Branch.

The G5 Branch definitely needs to be relocated.

Placing two Marine Branch bases together inevitably raises concerns about a waste of resources.

Storm's original plan was to swap the positions of the G5 Branch and the G1 Branch.

However.

He just made a trip to the G1 Branch and found that the original G1 Branch was indeed too close to the Red Line Continent. Now he's considering whether to move the G5 Branch to a different location...

Actually, you don't need to move too far. Just move a little distance towards the New World, away from the Red Line Continent, and closer to the three islands of Ruschired Island, Misteria Island, and Thor's Island.

Otherwise.

Storm was genuinely worried that one day the World Government and Marine Headquarters would suddenly launch "Operation Justice from Above" against the G5 Branch, blasting it into the depths of the ocean with a single shot...

"It seems we really should move the G5 Branch back..."

Storm sat cross-legged on the head of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, turning his head to glance back at the G5 Branch on the sea below.

If it weren't for the fact that there were still many marines and supplies in the G5 Branch that needed to be cleared out and inventoried.

Storm wants to send the G5 Branch there right now!

However, for now, let's wait until Zephyr has calmed down the situation in the G1 Branch and G5 Branch before making any further decisions...

"And then there's the matter of the Kingdom of Dressrosa..."

Storm secretly cast a [More-More Fruit - 100x Speed] spell on the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, allowing it to fly back to Totto Land as quickly as possible.

At the same time, he took out his personal Den Den Mushi and dialed the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

Brubru--

The Den Den Mushi was answered on the other end.

"Moshimoshi... This is Riku Violet."

At the Dressrosa Palace, Princess Violet, holding a Den Den Mushi (a type of Den Den Mushi), spoke respectfully.

"Good day, Your Majesty the White Dragon Emperor."

Violet could not but be respectful, and dared not be disrespectful.

When White Dragon defeated the Donquixote Pirates and planted his flag in Dressrosa.

The opponent was "merely" a Shichibukai.

But how much time has passed?

White Dragon defeated Charlotte Linlin and the BIG MOM Pirates, ascended to the top of the New World, and became the Pirate Emperor!

In the waters of the New World.

The Pirate Emperor's flag is far more effective than the flags of the Shichibukai!

Whitebeard was able to protect Fish-Man Island for decades with just one flag.

Due to his age and other factors, White Dragon's prestige is not yet comparable to that of Whitebeard.

But White Dragon defeated Big Mom fair and square!

In terms of infamous reputation, the White Dragon Emperor is slightly more formidable!

So recently, life has been quite good in the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

Aside from a very few truly brainless pirates, almost no pirate would dare to invade the Kingdom of Dressrosa, or even approach the waters where the Kingdom of Dressrosa is located.

Who allowed the Kingdom of Dressrosa to fly the banner of the White Dragon Emperor?

This is the legendary reputation of the Pirate Emperor!

Certainly.

Happiness and suffering often go hand in hand.

Although the Kingdom of Dressrosa enjoyed the protection of the White Dragon Emperor, it was spared the suffering of being plundered by pirates.

However, in return, the Kingdom of Dressrosa faced severe questioning from the World Government.

It's one thing for a Member Nations to have shady dealings with the Shichibukai, but how could it possibly be associated with the Pirate Emperor?

You need to know.

In the normal timeline, the Germa Kingdom chose to form a marriage alliance with the BIG MOM Pirates, thus losing their original status World Government Member States.

The Kingdom of Dressrosa was merely "planted" by the White Dragon Emperor.

In terms of severity and nature, it is not as serious as that of the Germa Kingdom.

But the World Government was also furious.

As far as Violet knew, her Father King had been troubled by this problem lately.

To be precise...

King Riku's worry wasn't about how to explain things to the World Government; his worry was about how to explain things to the White Dragon Emperor!

The World Government questioned the Kingdom of Dressrosa, demanding that it sever its ties with the White Dragon Emperor Kingdom of Dressrosa and reaffirm its loyalty to the World Government...

But King Riku isn't stupid; why would he do such a thing?

You need to know.

Dressrosa is located in the New World.

The World Government and the Marine Headquarters have very limited influence in the New World.

If Dressrosa dared to refuse the White Dragon Emperor's protection today...

This country will be completely devoured by swarms of pirates tomorrow!

To put it more seriously...

This nation may very well be destroyed by the White Dragon Emperor's wrath!

In the New World.

A country can provoke the Navy, it can provoke the World Government, but it should never provoke the Pirate Emperor.

This is a bloody lesson learned by countless kingdoms.

King Riku is currently struggling to figure out how to explain this matter to the White Dragon Emperor...

It just so happens to be today.

The White Dragon Emperor's Den Den Den Mushi called.

However, Violet did not immediately reveal the current "troubles" of the Kingdom of Dressrosa. After offering a respectful greeting, she fell silent, quietly awaiting the White Dragon Emperor's instructions.

"Violet."

"Storm said calmly."

"I remember you're Devil Fruit User of the [Paramecia Glint-Glint Fruit], right?"

Violet replied, "Yes, sir."

Storm continued, "Do you remember the location of the G5 Branch?"

The distance between the G5 Branch and the Kingdom of Dressrosa is extremely short, only a day's journey.

Violet's [Glint-Glint Fruit] allows her to observe extremely long distances; she could directly observe the situation of the G5 Branch from the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

Violet replied respectfully again, "Yes, sir."

"Very good, now take a look at the situation of the G5 Branch... See? Yes, a G1 Branch has appeared next to the G5 Branch..."

Storm casually uttered his real order.

"Have King Riku contact the surrounding Member Nations, and then you all go to the G1 Branch! Someone at the G1 Branch will explain the specifics to you!"

After saying that, Storm hung up the Den Den Mushi.

He called Violet to discuss the funding issue for the New Marines.

Storm had previously discussed this issue with Zephyr and Aokiji.

Make the World Government Member States near the (current) G1 Branch pay "protection money"!

This is where the New Marines's funding comes from!

Certainly.

Once the original Member Nations choose to pay "protection fees" to the New Marines, they will no longer need to pay "Heavenly Tribute" to the World Government.

As for the amount of the New Marines's "protection fee," it will definitely be much less than the Celestial Dragons ' "Heavenly Tribute"!

New Marines or Old Marines?

"Protection fee" or "Heavenly Tribute"?

Storm chose to let the Kingdom of Dressrosa and other Member Nations discuss this issue with Zephyr and his allies themselves.

Storm believed that King Riku would make the right choice.

That is indeed the case.

The moment Violet learned that the G1 Branch had suddenly appeared near the G5 Branch.

Many questions were on her mind.

But one thing is certain.

It seems that Lord White Dragon Emperor has already taken action against the Navy!

Even...

It seems that Lord White Dragon Emperor still has connections within the Navy!

The Kingdom of Dressrosa can no longer afford to delay!

"Father King!"

Violet stuffed the Den Den Mushi a type of electric scoop) used to contact the White Dragon Emperor into her "four-dimensional pocket" on her chest, and then ran off to find King Riku.

"Father King! The White Dragon Emperor has made his move again! Our previous problems are about to be resolved!!"

Upon receiving Violet's notification, King Riku did not hesitate at all. He immediately ordered his ministers to prepare a ship to the G1 Branch and at the same time quickly contacted the Kingdom of Prodence and several other surrounding Member Nations.

While contacting King Elizabello Second Generation, a thought inexplicably arose in King Riku's mind.

The ever-changing landscape of the New World did not stop with the destruction of the BIG MOM Pirates.

On the contrary.

The New World is about to be swept by an unprecedented, earth-shattering wave!

The Kingdom of Dressrosa seems to have already secured a ticket to the "Ark of Doomsday"!

Storm did not pay attention to the situation in the Kingdom of Dressrosa.

He sped back to Whole Cake Island, bringing with him Aokiji, Fujitora, and the naval warships he had previously looted from Punk Hazard.

Even the Little Thief Cat Nami wasn't spared; Storm forcibly captured her and brought her aboard the New Marines's warship.

The main force of the New Marines marched in a grand procession towards G1 Branch.

A vast ice sheet flies swiftly through the skies of the New World.

Even if ordinary pirates saw this ice field, they would be powerless against it.

But coincidentally, a group of pirates not only spotted this ice field, but also had the ability to attack it!

"This ability must belong to... the Golden Lion II, right?"

On the Red Force, Shanks stared at the ice field in the sky.

"Beckman! Move the boat closer to me!"

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