The Birth of Beasts Kaido the Second!
From among all the Zoan Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit, Storm picked up the only Mythical Zoan.
The Big Trophy then revealed its true name.
[Zoan, Human- Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Shuten-doji Form]
This Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit grants the user the ability to transform into the legendary great demon "Shuten-doji," and also allows them to use all of Shuten-doji's extraordinary abilities.
To be fair...
Compared to the [Mythical Zoan: Yama- Yama-waro Fruit] that the World Government previously offered to trade with Storm.
This [Mythical Zoan - Shuten-doji Fruit] is far superior in both fame and ability.
After all, he was a legendary great monster.
Shuten-doji's status in the local legends of certain regions is nearing its zenith.
In comparison, the "mountain boy" is undoubtedly far inferior.
This [Mythical Zoan - Shuten-doji Fruit] also demonstrates the importance the World Government attaches to this exchange with the Beasts Pirates.
It's not just because it's a rare and precious Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.
Furthermore, in the legends of yokai, Shuten-doji belongs to the "Oni Clan" race.
And, coincidentally...
Beasts Kaido is also Oni Clan!
The World Government's gift of the Mythical Zoan Shuten-doji Fruit to Beasts Kaido was undoubtedly a thoughtful gesture.
Only.
Storm looked at the [Mythical Zoan Shuten-doji Fruit] in his hand, his expression quite subtle.
He admitted that it was indeed a powerful Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit.
Even if it can't compare to the [Nika Fruit], [Azure Dragon Fruit], or [Raccoon Dog Fruit]...
However, even within the category of Mythical Zoan, the [Shuten-doji Fruit] is considered to be of top-tier quality.
It's at least much stronger than that indescribable [Mythical Zoan - Dai-Nyu-do Fruit].
Storm only has two points to consider.
One is--
Why is this [Human-Human Fruit] again?!
The other one is--
Why is this another "fire-playing fruit"?
Aren't Mythical Zoan supposed to be even rarer than Logia?
Storm could quickly think of many [Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan] options.
[Nika Fruit], [Great Buddha Fruit], [Dai-Nyu-do Fruit], [Yama-waro Fruit]... plus this [Shuten-doji Fruit].
Storm has already seen a handful of [Human-Human Fruit - Mythical Zoan]!
He truly felt sorry (or pleased) for the reindeer who had eaten the [Human-Human Fruit - Common Type - Commoner Form].
Everyone's eating the [Human-Human Fruit], so why is there such a huge difference?
Why isn't there a [Zoan, Human- Human-Human Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Caveman form]?
As for the "Flame-Playing Fruit"...
Storm was already speechless with frustration.
As a legendary great demon, Shuten-doji naturally possessed the ability to control fire.
This legendary ability is embodied in the [Shuten-doji Fruit], and its manifestation is, of course, "fire control".
At least according to the <Devil Fruit Encyclopedia>.
It is explicitly stated that [Shuten-doji Fruit] allows him to "play with fire".
All I can say is --
Is this truly a case of everyone sharing the Flame-Flame Fruit?
Storm put aside his distracting thoughts and decisively accepted the [Mythical Zoan Shuten-doji Fruit].
No matter what, this is a Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, and a top-tier one at that.
Even if Storm himself doesn't need it.
Devil Fruit is given to someone else, it can quickly create a powerful individual.
The person who obtains the [Shuten-doji Fruit] must possess considerable talent and temperament.
It might even create a powerhouse capable of reaching the top level!
To put it bluntly...
Some Devil Fruit do indeed possess this "god-making" ability!
Storm hasn't decided yet who to give the [Mythical Zoan Shuten-doji Fruit] to.
The Dawn Pirates are all "Devil Fruit User" (approximately).
The Storm Pirates also have a large number of Devil Fruit User.
It seems that this [Shuten-doji Fruit] cannot be "digested internally" at present.
However, Storm didn't dwell on the issue too much.
If he really wanted to use this [Shuten-doji Fruit].
The Dawn Pirates can now add another "senior officer"!
"Let's put it away for now!"
Storm placed the [Shuten-doji Fruit] into his "Treasure of the King".
Along with the remaining Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit that the World Government used for the trade, as well as other treasures, they were also included.
These treasures are his now!
Storm instructed Golden Lion II to control the flight path of the uninhabited island.
He has now severed one of the World Government's "tentacles" that it was extending into the New World.
The World Government will definitely take further action.
But Kizaru still needs to investigate the situation there...
Now, Storm can no longer wait for a response from the World Government.
However, this way...
This frees up Storm to deal with another problem he encountered earlier.
The problem with Beasts Kaido.
To be precise, it is --
The Wano Country problem!
Storm learned some information from Kizaru.
The World Government seems to have misunderstood his relationship with Beasts Kaido.
Beasts Kaido entered Whole Cake Island and then completely disappeared...
The World Government mistakenly believed that Beasts Kaido and the White Dragon Emperor had reached some kind of secret relationship.
Storm felt that the World Government was looking down on them...
How could he possibly accept Beasts Kaido?
But since the World Government has doubts...
After careful consideration, Storm decided to confirm the World Government's suspicions.
He is indeed going to cooperate with "Beasts Kaido"!
However, they are not the real Beasts.
"I've chosen you!"
Storm swung his right hand, and a clay ball was thrown out.
"The Beasts the Second!"
The clay sphere expanded and changed the moment it hit the ground, eventually transforming into a lifelike "Beasts Kaido".
Thick white demon horns, long, thin black beard, intricate Dragon Scales tattoos...
Storm can guarantee that.
Even if Beasts Kaido's "own son" were to appear, no one would be able to tell the difference between this Beasts the Second and his biological father!
Storm nodded in satisfaction.
In our plan to conquer Wano Country, we have decided to send out "Beasts Kaido"!
The Dawn Pirates sped towards Wano Country.
On the other side.
Red Line Continent, Mary Geoise.
A deathly silence reigned within the ranks of those in Chamber of Power.
The Gorosei looked at Kizaru standing below, his body covered in charred marks, and felt a splitting headache.
"Kizaru!"
"I am here."
"Where is Figarland Saint Gringu?"
"I've already answered that question once."
Kizaru sighed, looking at Saint Nusjuro had asked the question, and said with feigned helplessness.
"We encountered the Dawn Pirates in the New World; they attacked our ship..."
Encountering pirates in the New World is quite normal.
Pirates attacking World Government warships is a perfectly normal occurrence.
So, Kizaru is fine.
"Dawn Pirates!"
Saint Nusjuro said through gritted teeth.
How did you suddenly run into those guys?
"Why are you the only one who escaped back?"
The World Government's ship of treasure has been lost...
This is just a minor issue.
The supreme commander of the Knights of God Figarland Saint Gringu, is dead...
That's a minor issue—okay.
That doesn't sound quite right; let's say it's a medium-difficulty question.
The loss of a top-tier combatant is a big problem, but not as big as we might think.
What is the biggest problem?
It's because Lord Imu's orders cannot be fulfilled!
That's the biggest problem!
Saint Nusjuro was in a terrible headache.
"We were just sailing normally when we ran into the main force of the Dawn Pirates ~"
Kizaru tilted his head, still using his usual slick tone, but there wasn't a trace of a smile on his face.
"Gorosei, are you questioning my stance?"
Right!
I betrayed them!
Get me out of the Navy right now!
I'm going to the New World to join the Fleet Admiral Candidate!
If we don't hurry, we won't get any credit for clearing out the Great Pirate of the New World!
A little drama was playing out in Kizaru's mind.
Saint Nusjuro was very dissatisfied with the Admiral's attitude, but he couldn't openly express his anger.
If we scolded Kizaru now...
This guy simply ran away, joined the New Marines, and became "Aokiji Number Two".
How will the navy survive then!?
We can't expect Sengoku and Akainu to single-handedly carry the Navy, can we?
Can they manage it?
"No, I have never doubted your position."
Despite his inner vexation, Saint Nusjuro managed to force an awkward smile.
"But isn't your description of that Whitebeard the Second a bit of an exaggeration?"
In Kizaru's report.
Whitebeard the Second. almost single-handedly defeated him, along with Saint Gringu.
Especially Saint Gringu.
As the supreme commander of the Knights of God, he was defeated by Whitebeard the Second. without even the slightest means of resistance, as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.
As for Kizaru, if he hadn't eaten the [Glint-Glint Fruit], he probably wouldn't have even been able to escape...
Is this description even plausible?
Even the real Whitebeard couldn't have achieved what Whitebeard the Second. did, right?
And then again...
When did so many top-tier experts capable of taking on two opponents at once appear on the high seas?
Red Dragon Emperor, White Dragon Emperor, Whitebeard the Second...
Monsters appear every year, but this year they seem especially strong?
Upon hearing Saint Nusjuro's question, Kizaru silently glanced at Marcus Saint Mars, who was sitting to the side.
He seemed to say nothing.
But it seems like they've said everything.
Markus Saint Mars noticed Kizaru's gaze and couldn't help but twitch his lips, his long, goat-like beard trembling several times.
Dead memories are relentlessly attacking his sense of shame...
"Nusjuro".
"Makkas Saint Mars said calmly."
"Whitebeard the Second is indeed a troublesome individual."
Back then...
Wasn't Whitebeard the Second. also fighting both him and Kizaru at the same time?
If it weren't for his "immortality" being so powerful...
How could Marcus Saint Mars possibly have the chance to sit here and listen to Kizaru's report now?
"The Gorosei."
Seeing that Marcus Saint Mars had spoken, Kizaru immediately added a sentence.
"In my opinion, this Whitebeard the Second. we've encountered this time is even stronger than the last one!"
Marcus Saint Mars glanced helplessly at Kizaru.
There's nothing I can do about that!
Do you expect me to fight Whitebeard the Second.?
It's not a question of whether anyone will die...
I just really can't beat them!
Kizaru finished speaking...
A silence fell once again Chamber of Power.
Lord Imu's orders must certainly be carried out.
The problem now is...
How can I avoid encountering the Dawn Pirates?
Before 4 PM!
Goodnight everyone.
Goodnight indeed...