Who made him the Pirate King?

Nine-star [Clay Fruit]!

Storm closed his eyes and silently released the power of [Clay Fruit], experiencing the power of nine-star devil fruit.

A white flame-like agile flame cloud flew out of the void, surrounding Storm, and "ignited" his body directly like a light.

Starting from the white flame cloud, Storm's clothes and hair were instantly dyed into the same smooth white color as the flame cloud. Mysterious and profound spiral patterns appeared on the ends of his hair and the corners of his clothes, adding a peculiar temperament.

"This seems to be... the previous 'Clay Nikka' form?"

Storm opened his eyes faintly, and a hint of doubt flashed in his eyes.

When [Clay Fruit] was upgraded to eight stars by him.

He directly obtained this extremely special "Clay Nikka" form.

In the "Clay Nikka" form - to be precise, when the eight-star [Clay Fruit] ability was fully released.

Storm has the magical ability to manipulate all non-living things and even living things at will!

Clay transforms life!

This is the most magical power brought by the eight-star [Clay Fruit].

Storm also used this power to perform some insignificant "body transformation" on Crocodile and Hawkeye.

The eight-star [Clay Fruit] is so powerful.

Storm originally thought that after the [Clay Fruit] was upgraded to nine stars, it would gain another extraordinary ability.

He could also feel the power change of the [Clay Fruit] at this time, but he couldn't describe this special feeling.

"Since I can't figure it out by myself, then find a sparring partner!"

Storm maintained the current "Clay Nika" form and whispered a name.

"Titch."

Boom---

With a flash of lightning, the burly figure of Whitebeard II appeared in front of Storm.

"Captain."

After Storm's tireless instructions, all the "clay Homies" he created with the [Soul-Soul Fruit] called him "Captain".

Even in private, this title will not change.

Of course.

If it is in his heart, all Homies still call Storm that -

Father!

Whitebeard II is no exception.

It's just that "Father" doesn't seem to be very interested in this title...

So Whitebeard II is willing to listen to Father and call him "Captain".

"Teach... Hmm."

Storm waved his hand and was about to ask Whitebeard II to accompany him to adapt to the nine-star [Clay Fruit] ability for a while.

But when the words came to his lips, he reacted in time.

In addition to training his ability, he originally needed to give Whitebeard II and the rest of the members of the Dawn Pirates a major "version update".

"Let's change your body first!"

Storm did it as soon as he said it.

Storm was already very familiar with the manufacturing process of "Clay Homies".

He just waved his hand and created a brand new body for Whitebeard II.

Nine-star clay body!

Whether it is strength or speed, all are maintained at the nine-star clay body!

As for "endurance"?

No one would worry about the endurance of "clay", right?

As early as the moment Storm obtained the [Clay Fruit], he had already understood one thing.

In a sense, all the "clay creatures" he created are genuine "immortal bodies"!

Whether it is cutting off the head, or breaking the heart, even if it is shattered into pieces...

Clay creatures are not afraid!

Nine-star clay body, seven-star [Thunder Fruit], this is the current Whitebeard II.

Storm waved to Whitebeard II.

"Teach, come and train with me."

"Yes, Captain."

Whitebeard II did not hesitate at all, immediately accepted the order and attacked.

A flash of lightning flashed on the nameless island.

With the speed of the [Thunder Fruit], the extreme speed that Whitebeard II burst out at this time was so fast that even Storm could not react.

This was a super speed that surpassed the normal Storm!

But Storm's [Observation Haki] that could "predict the future" was not a decoration after all.

A clay shield flew out of the void in an instant and directly blocked the left side of Storm's body.

Almost at the moment when this clay shield was formed.

Whitebeard II's right leg, which was wrapped in dazzling lightning, whipped over like a whip fiercely and quickly.

Bang!

Whitebeard II's right leg hit the clay shield heavily, and the surface of the latter trembled slightly, but it was still taken steadily.

Nine-star "clay shield" VS nine-star "clay doll".

The first collision, a fight of equal strength.

At this moment, the clay shield suddenly turned into a palm, quickly and accurately grasping the right ankle of Whitebeard II.

Seeing this, Whitebeard II resolutely and decisively activated the power of the [Thunder Fruit].

Endless lightning burst out from his body, turning him into a shining "Lightning Man".

"Discharge·100 million volts!"

Under the bombardment of such high-energy and high-pressure lightning, any target that attempts to come into close contact with Whitebeard II will be subjected to crazy attacks from lightning.

Storm's palm was naturally the first to bear the brunt and became the target of countless lightning attacks.

But if you look closely, you will find that.

Storm's hand holding Whitebeard II's ankle still maintains a very stable posture.

Not only that.

The lightning released by Whitebeard II was originally bombarding the "claw" that restricted his mobility according to the will of this "God of Thunder".

However.

Any lightning that tried to approach Storm's palm seemed to be trapped in some strange "strange circle" at this moment.

The silver-white arc that should have been sharp and powerful suddenly slowed down its attack speed.

Storm released the palm holding Whitebeard II's ankle and turned to "grab" the lightning that should have been untouchable.

An amazing scene happened.

The lightning arc that should have been fleeting was like a docile white silk thread in Storm's hand, and he easily grasped it.

This scene was seen by Whitebeard II, and the extremely arrogant clay Homies couldn't help but widen his eyes.

"What is this?"

"This is my 'new ability', Teach."

Storm played with the lightning in his hand, with an interested expression on his face.

He kept rubbing the lightning, just like rubbing white lines, and rubbed the "white lines" into a "white ball".

However, the surface of this "white ball" still released dazzling lightning.

Obviously, its essence has not changed.

This is still a "thunder ball".

A real "ball lightning"!

Storm aimed at the direction of Whitebeard II and threw the "white ball" in his hand.

Whitebeard II also knew the nature of this thing, so he simply stood there, motionless.

When this "white ball" touched Whitebeard II's body, the lightning contained in the ball burst out, completely submerging the target in the lightning.

Boom boom --

A deafening roar suddenly sounded on the nameless island.

When the lightning dissipated, Whitebeard II appeared in front of Storm without any damage.

As a "thunderer" who ate the [Thunder Fruit], how could Whitebeard II be hurt by lightning?

However.

Storm's expression still looked very excited.

He had realized what the "new ability" brought by the nine-star [Clay Fruit] was!

At first, the [Clay Fruit] could only make and control clay by itself.

After [awakening], the [Clay Fruit] can affect the surrounding natural environment.

After the eight-star level, the ability of the [Clay Fruit] extends to living things.

And when the level of the [Clay Fruit] reaches the nine-star level.

Even the illusory "energy" has become the object of influence and manipulation of the [Clay Fruit]!

Storm conducted another careful experiment with Whitebeard II.

The results proved.

The [Thunder Fruit] has become a real "plaything" in Storm's hands.

All the lightning moves released by Whitebeard II - except for the physical skills that are integrated with lightning, Storm can directly "control" them through the ability of the [Clay Fruit]!

From matter to energy.

This power is under my control!

After Whitebeard II.

Storm called the Red Dragon Emperor, Natsu, Joan, and Ichi in turn.

The experiment proved.

Whether it is the Red Dragon Emperor's "Hot Breath" and "Bad Wind", or Natsu's "Fire Dragon Roar", or Joan's "Sea Bubbles", Ichi's "Bottomless Swamp"...

All tangible energy can be interfered with and controlled by Storm's [Clay Fruit].

However, like the [Floating Fruit] of Golden Lion II...

This kind of invisible and intangible "superpower" is not within the scope of Storm's [Clay Fruit].

"It's a bit idealistic...but isn't this the characteristic of the devil fruit?"

Storm is very satisfied with the new ability of the nine-star [Clay Fruit].

At this time.

The Dawn Pirates have also counted the "treasures" on the World Government's warship.

Because they want to "seduce" the Beasts Pirates.

The treasures prepared by the World Government are basically things that meet the needs of the Beasts Pirates.

Gun, weapons, ammunition...etc. are not mentioned.

The most important treasures prepared by the World Government are still a few devil fruits.

To Storm's great regret, the devil fruits prepared by the World Government are all animal-type devil fruits.

Ordinary species...there are none.

After all, the Beasts Pirates don't like ordinary animal-type devil fruits.

The World Government basically prepares fruits of the animal-type ancient species.

There is only one mythical beast species.