The Master of the Empty Throne Was So Rude!

Storm's words did not contain much hostility.

Even Saint Nusjuro, one of the Gorosei, couldn't help but take a small step back.

He was actually scared by a pirate?

When Saint Nusjuro realized this, he was instantly overwhelmed with shame.

This was the first time in the long life of the World Government's Financial Martial God that he had encountered such an experience.

But when Saint Nusjuro thought of the tragic fates of Warchu and Mazz...

The slight sense of shame he felt vanished instantly.

It's not that our side is not doing a good job.

Rather, the opponent was too strong!

Facing the last of the Gorosei on the field, Storm gave his other subordinates no chance to shine.

He strode forward, moving with the speed of a gust of wind, and dashed towards Saint Nusjuro.

Still maintaining his half-human, half-beast form, resembling a centaur, Saint Nusjuro shuddered and instinctively swung his Supreme Grade Sword [First Generation Onigiri] at the approaching enemy.

Storm didn't dodge or evade. He raised his right hand, and in an instant, pitch-black [Armament Haki] covered and wrapped around his palm, transforming his right hand into a "black hand" with astonishing defensive power.

His right hand shot forward, precisely intercepting the [First Generation Onigiri]'s attack path.

The clash between the Supreme Grade Sword and [Armament Haki] produced a crisp "clang".

Saint Nusjuro was startled; he was about to draw his sword and return.

But Storm's right hand suddenly snapped shut, transforming from a palm into a claw, gripping the blade of the [First Generation Onigiri] like a pair of pincers, making it impossible for it to move according to the wielder's will.

The next moment.

Storm casually swung his left fist, his arm rapidly expanding and growing into a gigantic fist as he swung, hurtling towards Saint Nusjuro, who was standing right in front of him.

Boom!

Saint Nusjuro was restrained by his weapon and unable to move for a moment. His speed was no match for the White Dragon Emperor, and he was hit in the head by his opponent with almost no chance to resist.

In an instant.

Saint Nusjuro's skull shattered, turning the "bald centaur" into a "headless centaur," and his horse-like body, seemingly pieced together from white bones, reverted to its original human form.

A headless corpse dressed in a white robe lay silently on the ground of the Sky Garden.

Storm's strength had already reached the Nine-Star.

As for Saint Nusjuro, one of the Gorosei, his actual strength is only at the level of an ordinary Admiral or Pirate Emperor.

When faced with a serious Storm, Saint Nusjuro was no match for him and his head was smashed open on the spot, leaving him lying dead.

Storm shook his head as he looked at the still unresponsive [Big Trophy], then beckoned to one of his men.

"Joan."

With the power of the [Bubble Ring], Joan stepped forward, raised her right hand, and created a "Sea Bubble" containing the essence of the ocean, which contained Saint Nusjuro's headless body.

While being transferred into the "Sea Bubble," Saint Nusjuro Seina's shattered head slowly regenerated under a mysterious power.

The Sea Bubble can suppress the abilities of those with Devil Fruit User.

However, it cannot nullify the abilities of those with Devil Fruit User.

Take the Straw Hat Kid from the East Blue who ate the [Nika Fruit] as an example.

If Straw Hat Kid fell into the sea, he would lose his power and be unable to use his abilities due to the influence of the seawater, but his body would still retain the properties of "rubber"—let's just call it "rubber" for now.

'Although, I still really don't understand how Saint Nusjuro and the other Gorosei ' "immortal" abilities work!'

Seeing that the shiny bald head was about to revert to its original shape, Storm thought for a moment, but ultimately decided not to intervene.

He stood there, waiting silently for a moment, wanting to see if Saint Nusjuro would "disappear without a trace".

They were mysteriously summoned by another force and left the land of the Sky Garden.

According to Storm...

The Gorosei's ability to "summon remotely" might be inextricably linked to Imu.

This "summoning" ability was even bestowed upon the Gorosei by Imu!

If that's really the case.

The Gorosei may be able to "summon" more than just the other Gorosei.

And there's also the true master of the World Government — Imu!

Think about it the other way around.

Imu can also actively summon the Gorosei!

Saint Nusjuro's head is almost completely restored.

His body remained in the same spot, inside that Sea Bubble.

Storm's conjecture about "summoning" has not yet been confirmed.

Just a few seconds later.

Saint Nusjuro's body was completely "healed," and his blasted head was restored to its original state, looking as if it were brand new (?).

Seeing that the Gorosei had fully recovered, Storm's eyes lit up with a scarlet light once more, and his Nine-Star Observation Haki once again probed into Saint Nusjuro's mind.

Just as Storm was about to read Saint Nusjuro's inner memories.

'Snort!'

A cold snort, absolutely not belonging to Saint Nusjuro, was clearly caught by Storm's [Observation Haki].

The next moment.

Storm has lost his ability to clearly perceive Saint Nusjuro again.

Just like that.

Saint Nusjuro's mind seemed to be protected by another mysterious force, isolating him from Storm's [Observation Haki].

"Just as I thought."

Storm looked enlightened, staring at Saint Nusjuro with a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Speak to me, Imu!"

Saint Nusjuro lay limply in the Sea Bubble.

As a Devil Fruit User, he was also unable to overcome the fatal flaw inherent in Devil Fruit.

The Sea Bubble completely sealed off his strength, leaving him with almost no power to move.

But when Saint Nusjuro heard Storm's words, he couldn't help but widen his eyes, his aged face filled with shock.

That guy!

That pirate!

How could he know about Lord Imu's existence!?

They even clearly stated Lord Imu's name!

Red Line Continent, Mary Geoise, Among the Flower Room.

Imu, who was using Saint Nusjuro to spy on the Sky Garden, was also startled by the White Dragon Emperor's sudden "greeting".

Even within the World Government and among the World Nobles, her existence is top secret.

Aside from the Gorosei, the commander of the Knights of God, and a very small number of other Celestial Dragons.

No one is qualified to know of the existence of this "Master of the Throne of the Sky"!

How did the White Dragon Emperor know?!

Imu couldn't understand.

But she didn't want to respond.

Escaping may be shameful, but it can be useful.

When Storm saw that Saint Nusjuro hadn't spoken for a long time, he couldn't help but frown.

"The master of the Throne of the Sky is so rude!"

"?"

Saint Nusjuro looked at the White Dragon Emperor with a strange expression.

Are you being polite, Pirate Emperor?

But.

This guy really knows about Lord Imu's existence!

How did he know?

What else does he know?

White Dragon Emperor...

Among the Flower Room.

Imu held several bounty posters for Storm in his hand, his brows furrowed deeply.

Saint Nusjuro's doubts were also her doubts.

The White Dragon Emperor's intelligence-gathering capabilities far exceeded her expectations, and gave her a long-lost feeling of trepidation.

Imu originally thought the New Marines was the World Government's number one enemy.

Who would have thought that a monster was hiding in the New World!

With the help of Saint Nusjuro's "eyes," Imu was able to roughly see the White Dragon Emperor's abilities.

To be honest...

The White Dragon Emperor is different from Joey Boy from back then.

Although the two have some similarities in their outward abilities...

However, the power possessed by the White Dragon Emperor is indeed not the [Nika Fruit] that Joy Boy possesses.

It was this unknown form, so similar to "Nika," that caught Imu's attention.

Should we make a move...?

Still...

Let's wait and see...

Imu was caught in a deep dilemma.

Seeing that Saint Nusjuro remained silent, Storm also lost the desire to communicate with Imu.

"Wait on the Throne of the Sky, Imu!"

After saying that, Storm didn't give Imu and Saint Nusjuro time to react.

He waved his hand and used the [Door-Door Ring] to create another separate "Void Prison," throwing Saint Nusjuro into it.

He was unsure of the limitations on the "summoning" abilities possessed by Saint Nusjuro and the other Gorosei.

However, the "alternate dimension" created using the [Door-Door Ring] is indeed the most reliable and secure method of imprisonment that Storm possesses.

Let's lock this bald guy up for a while first!

Storm sent Saint Nusjuro to the "Void Prison".

Only the Supreme Grade Sword [First Generation Onigiri] remained on the spot.

Suddenly, another flash of golden light appeared.

A rather lewd voice rang out beside Storm.

"That's really scary~"

Kizaru gradually coalesced into a human form beside Storm.

"You've taken care of the Gorosei just like that."

Even though Kizaru personally brought the Gorosei to the Sky Garden.

But when he saw the members of the Dawn Pirates "killing" the Gorosei one by one as easily as cutting melons and vegetables.

Kizaru couldn't help but feel a chill run down his spine.

Whitebeard the Second. was powerful enough...

It's one thing that the Golden Lion II is powerful...

How come the other members of the Dawn Pirates are so strong too!?

How many monsters are lurking in the storms of this new era?

"No, it's not a real solution."

Storm shook his head and casually picked up the Supreme Grade Sword [First Generation Onigiri].

"You know, cases like Marcus Mazz's are like 'immortals' who seem to have reversed time."

"I still haven't figured out how to solve this problem."

Really?

I don't believe it.

Kizaru secretly curled his lip.

The Gorosei have become prisoners of Fleet Admiral (candidate).

Fleet Admiral really wanted to kill the Gorosei, wouldn't it have been simpler to just throw them into the sea?

Perhaps...

Is the Fleet Admiral curious about the Gorosei's abilities?

Besides...

"Fleet Admiral."

Kizaru hesitated for a moment before finally asking the question.

"Who is this 'Imu' you just mentioned?"

Didn't I tell you this before?

Storm tilted his head.

"The World Government, the true master of the Throne of the Sky, the true king who ruled the seas for eight hundred years, the ultimate victor of the Great War... that's about it."

Who is the true master of the Throne of the Sky?

Kizaru's usual slick mask was about to give way.

The World Government actually had such a big plan in mind?

"Now is not the time to discuss 'Imu'."

Storm shook his head, offering no further explanation. He looked at Kizaru and gave him a serious reminder.

"Admiral Kizaru, you should 'run away' now."

"Run away?"

Kizaru barely managed to come to his senses.

Shouldn't I be 'going home' now?

"No, you should go back to Marineford first—I mean, Marineford in its Paradise phase."

"Storm said slowly."

"You stay with the Old Marines and wait for my orders."

"... All right."

Kizaru accepted Storm's orders.

Actually, his current job isn't strenuous; he only needs to occasionally relay intelligence and, incidentally, throw some matches.

The main advantage is that you can receive salaries from New Marines and Old Marines simultaneously!

One job, two salaries.

Kizaru thought it was pretty good.

"Fleet Admiral, I wish you great success in your military campaigns."

Kizaru uttered a blessing and then vanished at the speed of light.

Storm twitched the corner of his mouth, said nothing more, and turned to look at the Big News Bird standing to the side with a fanatical expression.

"Morgans."

"Yes! I am here! Your Majesty White Dragon Emperor!"

"Go and get another Den Den Mushi."

Storm slowly walked toward the Execution Platform.

"We are now continuing our 'live execution' broadcast."

First update.

It seems no earlier than yesterday...

Okay, one more chapter to go.

Try to finish before 12 o'clock.