Location: Banaro Island, Town Square
Me? A Warlord?
Even though Storm had planned for this, receiving a personal invitation from the Five Elders felt surreal. He hadn't even played his trump card yet.
His original plan was:
Kill Hanafuda to create a vacancy.
Capture the pirates on Banaro Island and trade them for the title (like Blackbeard capturing Ace or Law collecting 100 hearts).
But the World Government was impatient. They were giving it away for free.
'Whoever makes the first move loses leverage,' Storm thought. 'But I should still play hard to get.'
"A Warlord? Hmph!"
Storm scoffed loudly into the snail. His disdain was palpable.
Location: Mary Geoise, Room of Authority
The Five Elders exchanged looks.
'Just as intel suggested. He hates pirates.'
'More radical than Akainu.'
'Of course he looks down on the Warlords.'
Saint Nusjuro continued, his voice calm.
"White Dragon. We suppressed the news of your rampage in Impel Down to protect our image. But your actions in Alabasta were too public."
"Defeating Crocodile damaged the balance. We had to issue a bounty. And once you have a bounty, everyone—your family, your friends—becomes a target. You don't want the Navy hunting you forever, do you?"
Storm rolled his eyes. 'Is this bald guy trying to scare me? I want the Navy to hunt me! More Vice Admirals means more trophies!'
"I'd love for the Navy to hunt me," Storm said honestly. "The stronger, the better."
Nusjuro chuckled, thinking it was just youthful bravado.
"Vongola Storm. Don't be stubborn. On behalf of the World Government, I formally invite you to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea."
Storm paused.
"I can accept. But I have conditions."
"Conditions?" Nusjuro narrowed his eyes. "Name them."
"First," Storm said. "I'm not a retiree like Crocodile. I won't stay in Paradise. My goal is the New World. I want to become a Yonko."
The Elders were surprised by the simplicity.
"Hahaha!" Nusjuro laughed. "The Warlords exist to check the Emperors. If you want to challenge them, the Government will support you fully."
"Second," Storm continued. "I want to meet Dr. Vegapunk."
"Vegapunk?" Nusjuro frowned. "Why?"
"I just want to meet the smartest man in the world. Do I need a reason?"
Nusjuro sensed there was more to it, but meeting Vegapunk wasn't a dealbreaker.
"Fine. But you must go to Punk Hazard in person."
"Agreed," Storm nodded. "Then I accept the invitation."
"Good. Tomorrow, the world will know. Vongola Storm is the new Warlord."
Clatch.
The connection ended.
Storm looked at the CP agent holding the snail. The man was sweating.
"Thank you for your hard work," Storm smiled. "You can go now."
"R-Really?"
"To hell."
SPLAT.
Storm crushed the spy with a clay fist. He had no use for Government rats.
He turned to Robin. "Lunchtime!"
While eating, Storm checked his rewards. Killing Hanafuda (a Warlord and Yonko Commander spy) granted a massive prize.
[System Alert: Target Executed]
[Blood Diamond Trophy: Hanafuda]
[Effect: Stat Boost + 1 Wish]
Storm used the trophy immediately.
[Attribute Updated]
[Speed: ★★★★★★★ (7-Stars)]
Now, his Strength, Speed, and Stamina were all solid 7-Stars. He was a physical monster.
"One wish left..."
Storm looked up at the sky. The white clouds drifted lazily above.
"Sky Island," he muttered. "Skypiea."
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