The New Ability of the Nine-Star [Clay Fruit]!
Nine-Star [Clay Fruit]!
Storm closed his eyes and silently released the power of the [Clay Fruit], personally experiencing the power of a Nine-Star Devil Fruit.
A wisp of Flame Cloud, resembling white fire, flew out from the void, swirling around Storm and igniting his body like a lamp.
Starting from the white Flame Cloud, Storm's clothes and hair were instantly dyed the same lustrous white as the Flame Cloud. Mysterious and profound spiral patterns appeared on the ends of his hair and the corners of his clothes, adding to his unique temperament.
"This looks like... the previous 'Clay Nika' form?"
Storm slowly opened his eyes, a faint hint of doubt flashing in them.
Back when he upgraded [Clay Fruit] to Eight-Star.
He directly obtained this extremely special "Clay Nika" form.
In the "Clay Nika" form—more precisely, in the case of fully unleashing the power of the Eight-Star [Clay Fruit]—...
Storm possesses the incredible ability to manipulate all inanimate objects, and even living ones, at will!
Clay transforms life!
This is the most magical power brought about by the Eight-Star [Clay Fruit].
Storm also used this power to perform some insignificant "body modifications" on Sand Crocodile and Hawk Eyes.
Eight-Star [Clay Fruit] is that powerful.
Storm originally thought that after the [Clay Fruit] was upgraded to Nine-Star, it would gain another extraordinary ability.
He could also sense the changes in the power of the [Clay Fruit], but he couldn't describe this special feeling.
"Since I can't figure it out myself, I'll find a sparring partner!"
Storm, maintaining his current "Clay Nika" form, softly uttered a name.
"Teach."
Boom!
With a flash of lightning, Whitebeard the Second.'s imposing figure appeared before Storm.
"Captain"
After Storm's repeated instructions, all the "Clay Homies" he created using the [Soul-Soul Fruit] fixed their title for him as "Captain".
Even in private, this form of address will not change.
Certainly.
If it were in their hearts, Homies would still refer to Storm as that same thing—
Dear Father!
Whitebeard the Second. was no exception.
However, "Father" doesn't seem to like this title at all...
Therefore, Whitebeard the Second. was willing to obey his father and call him "Captain".
"Teach ... um."
Storm waved his hand, just about to ask Whitebeard the Second. to help him get used to the Nine-Star [Clay Fruit] ability.
But he realized his mistake just as the words were about to come out.
Aside from training his abilities, he also needed to give Whitebeard the Second. and the rest of the Dawn Pirates a major "upgrade".
"Let's get you a new body first!"
Storm acted immediately.
Storm was already extremely familiar with the process of making "Clay Homies".
With a mere wave of his hand, he created a completely new body for Whitebeard the Second.
Nine-Star Clay Body!
Both its strength and speed are maintained at the Nine-Star of its Clay Body!
As for "endurance"?
Surely no one cares about the durability of clay, right?
From the moment Storm obtained the Clay Fruit, he already understood one thing.
In a sense, all the "clay creatures" he created were truly "immortal"!
Whether it's severing the head, shattering the heart, or even being reduced to dust...
They're not afraid of clay creatures!
Nine-Star Clay Body and a seven-star [Rumble-Rumble Fruit]—this is the current Whitebeard the Second.
Storm waved to Whitebeard the Second.
"Teach, come on, let's work out together."
"Yes, Captain."
Without the slightest hesitation, Whitebeard the Second. immediately accepted the order and launched an attack.
A flash of lightning appeared on the nameless island.
With the speed boost from the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], Whitebeard the Second.'s current maximum speed caught even Storm off guard.
This is a super speed that surpasses even the normal speed of Storm!
However, Storm's [Observation Haki], which allows him to "Future Sight," is not just for show.
A Clay Shield instantly flew out of the void and blocked Storm's left side.
Almost at the very moment this Clay Shield took shape.
Whitebeard the Second.'s right leg, crackling with dazzling lightning, lashed out like a whip, fierce and swift.
Bang!
Whitebeard the Second.'s right leg slammed heavily onto the Clay Shield, causing a slight tremor on its surface, but it still managed to catch the blow steadily.
Nine-Star "Clay Shield" VS Nine-Star "Clay Doll".
The first encounter ended in a close contest.
Just then, the Clay Shield suddenly transformed into a hand, swiftly and accurately gripping Whitebeard the Second.'s right ankle.
Seeing this, Whitebeard the Second. resolutely and decisively activated the power of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit].
Endless lightning burst forth from his body, instantly transforming him into a dazzling "Lightning Person."
"Discharge - One Hundred Million Volts!"
Under the bombardment of such high-energy, high-pressure lightning, any target attempting to make close contact with Whitebeard the Second. would suffer a frenzied attack from the lightning.
Storm's palm naturally became the first target, becoming the target of countless lightning bolts.
But upon closer inspection, you'll find...
Storm's hand, which was gripping Whitebeard the Second's ankle, remained perfectly steady.
Not only that.
The lightning bolts released by Whitebeard the Second. were, in accordance with the will of this "Thor," constantly bombarding the "claw" that was restricting his movement.
However.
Any lightning that tried to approach Storm's palm seemed to be caught in some strange "circle" at that moment.
The silver-white arc of electricity, which should have been sharp and powerful, suddenly slowed down its attack speed.
Storm released his grip on Whitebeard the Second.'s ankle and instead "grabbed" at the lightning that should have been untouchable.
An astonishing scene unfolded.
The lightning arc, which should have been fleeting, was like a docile white thread in Storm's hands, easily grasped by him.
This scene was witnessed by Whitebeard the Second., and even this incredibly proud Clay Homies couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"What's this?"
"This is my 'new ability,' Teach."
Storm played with the lightning bolt in his hand, a look of great interest on his face.
He kept kneading the lightning, like kneading strands of white thread, forcefully turning the "white thread" into a "Whitebeard Pirates".
However, the surface of this "white ball" still emitted blinding lightning.
Clearly, its essence has not changed as a result.
This is still a "lightning ball".
A genuine "ball Lightning"!
Storm aimed at Whitebeard the Second. and tossed the "white dumpling" in his hand.
Whitebeard the Second. knew the true nature of this thing, so he simply stood still and didn't move.
The moment the "white dumpling" touched Whitebeard the Second.'s body, the lightning contained within the dumpling erupted, completely engulfing its target in a burst of light.
Rumble--
A deafening roar suddenly echoed across the nameless island.
As the lightning dissipated, Whitebeard the Second. appeared unharmed before Storm's eyes.
As someone who ate the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] and became known as the "Thunder Man," how could Whitebeard the Second. possibly be harmed by lightning?
But.
Storm still looked very excited.
He had already realized what the "new ability" brought by the Nine-Star [Clay Fruit] was!
Initially, the Clay Fruit could only create and control clay on its own.
Once [Awakening], the [Clay Fruit] can influence the surrounding natural environment.
After reaching the Eight-Star, the influence of the [Clay Fruit] extends to living beings.
And when the [Clay Fruit] reaches Nine-Star.
Even the ethereal "energy" has become an object of influence and manipulation by the [Clay Fruit]!
Storm then conducted a thorough experiment with Whitebeard the Second.
The results proved it.
In Storm's hands, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit had become a true "plaything."
All of Whitebeard the Second.'s Lightning- infused techniques—except for those physical attacks that incorporated Lightning —could be directly countered by Storm using his Clay- Clay Fruit abilities!
From matter to energy.
This power is mine to command!
Following Whitebeard the Second.
Storm then called over the Red Dragon Emperor, Natsu, Joan, and Ichi in turn.
Experiments have proven this.
Whether it's the Red Dragon Emperor's "Heat Breath" and "Bad Wind," Natsu's "Fire Dragon's Roar," or Joan's "Sea Bubble" and Ichi's "Bottomless Swamp"...
All tangible energy can be interfered with and manipulated by Storm's [Clay Fruit].
However, it's like the [Float-Float Fruit] of Golden Lion II...
This kind of intangible and intangible "superpower" is beyond the scope of Storm's [Clay Fruit].
"A bit idealistic... but isn't that exactly the characteristic of Devil Fruit?"
Storm was very satisfied with the new abilities of the Nine-Star [Clay Fruit].
And at this time...
The Dawn Pirates have already inventoried the "treasures" on the World Government's warship.
Because they wanted to "seduce" the Beasts Pirates.
The treasures prepared by the World Government are basically items that meet the needs of the Beasts Pirates.
I won't go into details about guns, weapons, ammunition, etc.
The most important treasure prepared by the World Government is still a few Devil Fruit.
To Storm's great regret, all the Devil Fruit prepared by the World Government were Zoan Devil Fruit.
There aren't any common varieties.
After all, the Beasts Pirates don't really like Zoan -type Devil Fruit.
The World Government primarily prepared Zoan Ancient Zoan fruits.
Mythical Zoan, only one.
First update...
There was still some in the early morning.