**Extra Chapter 2: Circumstances Have Changed-We're Continuing the Hunt for the Gorosei!**

Storm has resolved Imu's problem.

The grand victory banquet of Whole Cake Island was thus convened.

Aside from Storm, it was unclear to outsiders that this "victory feast" had yet another purpose in mind—

The White Dragon Emperor defeated the World King!

However, Storm has not yet explained the existence of Imu.

After all, apart from a very few individuals like the Gorosei, the people of the Great Ocean had no idea of Imu's existence.

People only know the "Throne of the Sky," but they don't know the "Master of the Throne of the Sky."

Furthermore, since Storm was still unsure whether he had completely captured Imu, he simply didn't bring up the topic.

After the victory banquet ended.

Storm didn't linger in Totto Land. He left the miscellaneous tasks to Law and rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon at top speed towards New Marineford.

As the saying goes, "One should press on with the remaining strength to defeat the enemy, rather than seeking fame like Xiang Yu."

Although Storm defeated the Whitebeard Pirates.

Although Storm defeated the Gorosei.

Although Storm defeated Imu.

But the "Four Elders" have disappeared—or perhaps returned to the Holy Land Mary Geoise.

Storm doesn't care about the strength of the "Four Elders" anymore, but he also doesn't want those four old guys to cause him unnecessary trouble.

Let's take down the World Government's top combat force in one fell swoop!

With the speed amplification a thousandfold by the [More-More Fruit], Storm quickly flew to the Neo Marine Headquarters.

On the head of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon.

A red light flashed in Storm's eyes as his Nine-Star Observation Haki "heard" the three most powerful "voices" from the Neo Marine Headquarters.

Then--

Claywork: Falling Clay!

Storm traversed space, ignoring any obstacles, and entered the Fleet Admiral's Office at the Neo Marine Headquarters.

The high-ranking officials who were gathered in the Fleet Admiral's Office, earnestly discussing the New Marines development plan, were startled by the sudden appearance of this aura.

Zephyr raised his "Black Arm".

The Aokiji formed a "Ice Block: Pheasant Beak".

Fujitora instinctively drew his [Black Road Fire Wire] weapon.

Only after the three recognized the newcomers did they lower their guard.

"Storm?"

Zephyr looked at the "Fleet Admiral Candidate" with some doubt.

Why did you come here?

"The plan has changed."

Storm got straight to the point.

"Admiral Kizaru should have sent word from Totto Land by now, right?"

Kizaru was originally traveling with the Gorosei.

After defeating Saint Nusjuro and the other Gorosei summoned by the bald-headed Gorosei, Storm made Kizaru return to the old Marine Headquarters on his own initiative.

With the astonishing speed of the [Glint-Glint Fruit].

Storm had no doubt that as long as Kizaru wasn't slacking off halfway, that guy was already having tea in the Admiral's Office at Marineford!

"Borsalino has already told me about what happened in Totto Land, which is why I called Kuzan and Issho here."

Zephyr responded with a comment, then looked at Storm with deep emotion.

"First the Whitebeard Pirates, then the Gorosei..."

"Storm, I thought I had overestimated your strength enough, but it turns out I still underestimated you..."

Storm wiped out the Whitebeard Pirates and the Gorosei with ease, as if sweeping away fallen leaves in autumn.

Even just from Kizaru's description, Zephyr was quite shocked.

Fortunately, Storm is on the Navy's side!

Otherwise...

No!

There is no "otherwise"!

Zephyr shook his head and said seriously, "You just said 'the plan has changed,' has something else happened?"

"Um."

Storm explained simply.

"I originally captured five of the Gorosei, but four of them escaped, and Izambaron V. Nusjuro has already been killed by me."

"Furthermore, the true 'World King' who was hidden behind the Gorosei has now been captured by me."

At this point, Storm opened another portal to check on Imu's condition.

He's still a prisoner!

Good.

"World King?"

Zephyr frowned.

Aokiji and Fujitora were also puzzled.

Storm briefly explained Imu's situation, not giving the New Marines leader much time to consider, and went straight to the point.

"My original plan was to first eliminate the Whitebeard Pirates, then the remnants of the Beasts Pirates and the rest of the pirates in the New World, and finally march on Mary Geoise."

"However, now that the Whitebeard Pirates have been wiped out, one of the Gorosei is dead, and I have captured Imu, the pirates in the New World have become a minor problem."

"Our top priority is to go to Mary Geoise and capture those four escaped Gorosei!"

First.

The Gorosei hold absolute "title" in the hierarchy.

At least in the eyes of the world, the World Government, under the jurisdiction of the Gorosei, represents the most authoritative power on this sea.

Storm didn't want the Gorosei to cause him trouble with something as intangible as "status."

Secondly.

The World Government still has many trump cards up its sleeve.

Delay may lead to unforeseen changes.

At last.

It's that Uranus Ancient Weapon Uranus]!

The information that Storm obtained from Saint Nusjuro was very limited.

Imu's [Conqueror's Haki] is too strong.

Even Storm's Observation Haki, which allows him to "Hear the Voice of All Things," was unable to forcibly probe Imu's inner memories.

Storm also knew little about [Uranus the Uranus].

What if those four Gorosei, cornered and desperate, forcibly activate [Uranus the Uranus], intending to inflict pain on the New World...?

Storm would also find it a bit of a headache.

Ultimately...

Storm insisted on arresting Gorosei!

Zephyr, Aokiji, and Fujitora are not indecisive people.

After a few simple words from Storm, all three of them had grasped the situation.

They also believed Storm's explanation.

Compared to the World Government.

The New World is indeed a "minor problem" now!

"I'll go and gather personnel and warships right now."

Zephyr stood up and spoke decisively.

"At the same time, all warships near the (former) G5 Branch should move closer to the red port below Mary Geoise!"

"There's no need to go through all that trouble."

Storm shook his head and reached out to stop Zephyr.

"The large-scale movement is simply too slow."

This time, the four of us acted together.

"I'll go to Mary Geoise to deal with the Gorosei, and you go to Marineford to 'deal with' the Old Marines!"

Storm's tone was too calm and composed.

Zephyr, Aokiji, and Fujitora felt that this "White Dragon Fleet Admiral Candidate" wasn't talking about taking care of a few Gorosei, but rather about taking care of a few unknown pirate scum.

Those are the Gorosei!

Zephyr hesitated slightly before saying, "Four of the Gorosei at once... are you really sure you can handle it? Besides, the World Government might be hiding some other forces."

"It doesn't matter."

Storm smiled.

"Because they are all very weak."

Continue updating the bonus chapters.

There will be one more chapter tonight.

I forgot to apply for completion yesterday...

I'll apply again today.