Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

He wanted to try and make the Blackwing Demon devour the Devil Fruit!

"Devil Fruits do indeed hold a certain attraction for the Blackwing Demon, who wants to devour and absorb them to become stronger..."

Holding the Great White Pig Fruit in his hand, Rocks' consciousness captured the emotional changes of the Black Winged Demon within his mind and consciousness...

"Is it eaten like food?"

Lox was always a decisive man.

But at this moment, he hesitated.

It is widely known that a rumor circulates on the high seas that a Devil Fruit user who eats another Devil Fruit will explode and die.

Although no related scenes or concrete evidence appear in the original work.

But Oda, the mastermind, revealed this setting through CP9, forcing Rocks to be more cautious...

However, Lox considered another aspect.

If eating two Devil Fruits at the same time would result in death by explosion, then it's impossible that the Navy wouldn't have attempted this after capturing Kaido.

The effects of a Devil Fruit can be achieved from the very first bite.

It's obviously not a problem to get the captured Kaido to eat another Devil Fruit.

Since the Navy didn't use this method to kill Kaido, it means that... a Devil Fruit user eating another Devil Fruit shouldn't necessarily die.

A weak body might not be able to withstand the power of a Devil Fruit and explode, but a strong body might not.

It's very likely that it will just be a waste of one Devil Fruit, right?

"I'll have to try it sooner or later, so let's give it a shot. It's unlikely that a physical monster will explode and die, and my physique isn't weak either..."

Just as Lox made up his mind to take a bite and try it out.

Nami's panicked and anxious voice suddenly reached Rocks' ears: "Rocks, something bad has happened! There are warships! The Navy has blocked our only way!"

"Ok?"

Upon hearing Nami's words, Rocks didn't even bother to put down the Great White Pig Fruit he was holding.

In a flash, he arrived on the deck, and his Observation Haki instantly spread out.

Upon sensing a powerful aura and seeing the person's appearance, Rocks's expression darkened completely: "This guy is... Zephyr!?"

"Why is this guy here!?"

With just one glance, Lockes recognized the person standing on the warship...

Former Navy Admiral "Black Arm" Zephyr!

Who can tell him...?

Why is a former admiral here?

Chapter 101: Let me give you a taste of my punch! This old guy is so strong!?

"Zeff? 'Black Arm' Zeff? Former Marine Admiral?"

Upon hearing Rocks' words, Robin's deep blue pupils contracted sharply: "So you've actually been targeted by someone of this caliber?"

Robin is someone who enjoys gathering information.

Naturally, the name Zephyr is not unfamiliar to them.

My first thought was of that former admiral from the Navy Headquarters.

Now they're being targeted by a former admiral from the Navy Headquarters...

The thought sent a shiver down Robin's spine.

The identity of a naval admiral instilled in her a natural fear.

Aokiji, who wasn't even a Marine Admiral back then, left a considerable shadow in her heart...

"Huh! Huh!?"

Nami's already panicked expression became even more panicked, and she turned pale with fright.

Tears nearly welled up in her eyes: "A... a former admiral of the Navy Headquarters!?"

How could this happen!

How could they be so unlucky as to run into such an important person?!

Did Rocks' name give him away, and did the Navy really send an admiral to capture them?

"..."

Guina remained relatively calm.

But a single bead of sweat dripping from her forehead revealed her inner turmoil.

She looked at Rocks, gripped the Wado Ichimonji at her waist, took a deep breath, and said in a very serious tone, "Rocks, what do we do now...?"

"We have no choice but to fight our way out..."

Lockes' mind raced as he considered how to deal with the situation.

Ultimately, it seemed there was no other way.

The only option is to shoot it out...

The Santo Doe River is a straight river.

Although there is a fork in the road further upstream that leads along the river to another port city, Tamalisk.

But Lockes and his men returned the way they came, taking the straight route from Airuma to Rapeseed Flower.

We were now not far from the port city of rapeseed flowers...

They were blocked by the navy on their only route.

It's not impossible to turn around and take another fork in the Santo Doe River, but who knows if there are naval ambushes on the other route?

Moreover, naval warships are faster than ordinary ships...

Now, only one option remains for Lox: break out!

"Don't worry, he's just an old guy who retired from the Navy. It's not certain who will win or lose!"

Rocks narrowed his eyes and calmly ordered, "I'll hold off the Marines. You continue forward, and I'll find a chance to slip away and catch up with you!"

Before the three women could say anything, Rocks sensed something with his Observation Haki.

His face suddenly darkened, and he vanished in a flash...

"You old man, you're really decisive..."

A burly figure charged towards Lox using Moonwalk, which was none other than Zephyr.

Seeing Lox suddenly appear at the bow of the ship, Zephyr grinned: "You're the black-haired swordsman? You're quite young! But try taking one of my punches first!"

With a 'bang'.

Zephyr stepped off the air and shot towards Lox like an arrow.

The massive mechanical arm he raised was covered in a thick layer of Armament Haki.

The powerful Armament Haki even drew out streaks of Haki lightning.

This is a display of Armament Haki condensed to its extreme.

Zefa planned to blow up the ship and its crew to pieces, eliminating any possibility of escape!

"Damn old man..."

Lockes realized Zephyr's intentions, and his expression turned completely grim.

He might be able to block that punch; but the Black Demon and the three women on board would definitely be affected.

With their strength...

I'm afraid we won't even be able to withstand the aftershocks.

As captain, Rocks has the duty and responsibility to protect their safety!

'Wow!'

Rocks moved, he moved the moment Zephyr got into position.

He mobilized the energy stored within his body, empowering himself and allowing Rocks to briefly unleash even greater power.

Rocks would not show the slightest disrespect to a former general.

To be honest, the sheer power emanating from Zephyr was enough to put pressure on Rocks.

Rocks was now using the Spinning Spin even faster.

No, it can no longer be described as "fast"; it's more like teleportation, more like spatial movement!

Just as Zeff threw that punch, Rocks arrived in front of Zeff...

'boom!!'

As Rocks' eyes narrowed, a powerful burst of Conqueror's Haki erupted from his body.

It stirred up the surrounding air and pressed down on Zefa.

"what……"

Rocks' speed and Conqueror's Haki caught Zephyr off guard, causing his movements to falter for a moment...

Lox caught that momentary hesitation!

"One bone!!"

Because of the time constraints, Rocks didn't even have time to put down the Great White Pig Fruit in his hand, and could only throw a punch with his free right hand.

He uses Armament Haki and Hollow Bullet energy simultaneously.

A punch delivered with all his might!

"Not bad, kid!"

Zefa snorted coldly.