Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

This made Aokiji's eyes turn cold.

These pirates are incredibly arrogant; they show absolutely no fear when they see the Marines…

"Then let's just clean it up while we're at it..."

Aokiji exhaled a breath of cold white mist.

He spread out his Observation Haki to detect how many pirate ships were in the area.

Just as he was about to freeze it, Aokiji's gaze suddenly sharpened: "Hmm?"

His gaze drifted towards the coastline, his brow furrowing slightly: "What's she doing here?"

……

In a small village on the island of Asca.

Rocks met some of the people who appeared in the movie, including the witch Maya and her grandmother Elainesa...

The Seven Star Sword was created due to the theft by a group of pirates, which indirectly led to chaos on Asuka Island. Therefore, the people of this small village deeply resent pirates...

Upon seeing the arrival of Rocks and his men, especially with Rocks holding the Seven Star Sword, the villagers all showed signs of tension and fear.

They were afraid that Rocks, who was controlled by the Seven Star Sword, would kill people at the slightest provocation.

After all, they had all witnessed Rocks killing people and believed that Rocks was now controlled by the Seven Star Sword...

Well, actually, it was just that Rocks killed some fools who wanted to take his Seven Star Sword...

"Don't be nervous. We're not pirates, and we mean you no harm. We're just here to ask you some questions."

Seeing the villagers looking at them warily, Lockes explained in a calm tone.

Then, looking at the hunched old woman, Elaine, he raised the Seven Star Sword in his hand: "Does this Seven Star Sword have a scabbard?"

"Are you... alright?"

Lox's behavior did not seem to be controlled by the Seven Star Sword, which surprised Elainesa.

Leaning on her cane, she asked cautiously, "Your mind wasn't controlled by the 'demonic power' of the Seven Star Sword?"

She hadn't witnessed the Seven Star Sword's terrifying power firsthand, but as the Grand Elder, she couldn't possibly be unaware of the island's "legends."

That is an evil demon sword that can control the earth and the sea!

Only the legendary precious jade can seal and control the Seven Star Sword.

What now...?

"It's just a weapon, how could it possibly affect my mind?"

Rocks glanced at the Seven Star Sword.

The Seven Star Sword trembled slightly, revealing its honesty and docility...

"Grandma, does this Seven Star Sword come with a matching scabbard?"

Locke wasn't here to exchange pleasantries with these people; he was only here to find the scabbard and didn't want to waste time: "If you have it, where is it?"

"Hiss, you really weren't affected by the Seven Star Sword!?"

Elainesa was surprised to find that Rocks was not controlled by the Seven Star Sword.

It's utterly unbelievable...

"He sealed the Seven Star Sword with his own body without the precious jade? No... he subdued the Seven Star Sword? How is that possible? Isn't the Seven Star Sword an evil demonic blade that can control the earth and the sea?"

"Dominate the land and sea? Do you think a demon sword can do that? If it could, there would be more than just three types of ancient weapons..."

Rocks shook his head.

I don't know who started the legend of the Seven Star Sword.

A demonic sword is described as being more terrifying than ancient weapons.

If such power truly existed, then the master of the Seven Star Sword would rule the world.

World governments have to step aside!

Elaine remained silent: "..."

Although she didn't know what ancient weapons were, she could tell from Rocks's words that he didn't take the Seven Star Sword seriously...

"I'm sorry, as far as I know, the Seven Star Sword does not have a scabbard."

Faced with someone who could "seal" the evil power of the Seven Star Sword with his own strength, Elaine dared not hide anything:

"Besides the precious jade bestowed by the seven gods of Aska Island, nothing can seal the Seven Star Sword, so naturally there is no scabbard..."

"No?"

Lox thought for a moment, then said to Elaine, "May I see that precious jade you mentioned?"

In the theatrical version, the three gems have the ability to seal the Seven Star Sword, demonstrating their extraordinary nature.

Lox became a little curious...

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"Of course, please wait a moment, sir..."

Elainesa dared not refuse Lox's request, and said to her granddaughter beside her, "Maya, go and take the three jewels to this gentleman..."

“I understand, Grandmother…”

Seeing her grandmother's expression, the young girl Maya knew that these people were not people they could afford to offend.

Get up and leave.

A moment later she returned carrying three pink jade stones that emitted a shimmering glow.

Elaine took the three precious gems from her granddaughter and presented them to Rocks: "My lord, these are the precious gems that our village has guarded for generations, used to seal the Seven Star Sword..."

Thank you.

Lox picked up a precious gem and examined it closely.

Using his Observation Haki to examine it carefully, he discovered that the precious jade did indeed contain some kind of "power".

It can counteract the "power" of the Seven Star Sword.

This was evident when the Seven Star Sword's aura became noticeably more subdued when Lox came into contact with the precious jade...

'A product created from some kind of Devil Fruit?'

Lockes pondered to himself.

Devil Fruits are amazing things; some of their abilities don't disappear even after the Devil Fruit user dies.

It will exist as long as it is not destroyed.

Rocks suspected that the Seven Star Sword and the three precious gems were likely created by a Devil Fruit user using their abilities...

For example, forging by users with abilities like the Forging Fruit or the Crafting Fruit?

No matter what wonders this world holds, they can all be explained by Devil Fruit abilities...

"call……"

Elainesa saw Lox take the jade and breathed a sigh of relief.

This person was indeed not controlled by the Seven Star Sword.

Those affected by the "demon power" of the Seven Star Sword are unable to touch the precious jade...

"My lord, if you need them, these three precious jades are yours for the taking."

Elainesa respectfully said to Lox, "You have subdued the Seven Star Sword, so you are now its master."

"These three precious jades are of no use to us; they are most suitable for you to have them..."

“I do want these three precious jades.”

Lockes did not deny it.

He wanted to study these three precious jades.

After a pause, Rocks said, "This is your property after all, so I won't take it for nothing. How about I give you a sum of Berries as payment?"

Elaine quickly waved her hand: "This... Your Excellency need not do this..."

Rocks turned to Nami and said, "Nami, give me your bank card."

"Oh."

Nami is in charge of the money and always carries a bank card with her.

She was indeed a bit of a penny-pincher, but she wouldn't contradict Rocks' decision. She took out her bank card from her pocket and handed it to Rocks.

Yes, there was a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

I have quite a few Pele coins in my account...

Rocks took the card and handed it to Elaine: "There should be over 40 million Berries in here. Consider it a purchase from you. It's a deal."

Speaking of which, this bank card was originally given to him by Smoker back in Loguetown as part of the bounty on the Krieg Pirates' head...

This bank card can be used wherever there is a Fields Bank branch.

This card was always kept by Nami, making it more convenient for her to shop and buy supplies.

"This... is too much!"

Elainesa dared not accept it.

Forty million peles is a huge sum of money for them.

Unexpectedly, the other party was so generous, pulling out more than 40 million Berries in one go.

Is it really necessary to be this rich?

“A transaction is a transaction. If you were to sell them, these three precious jades would probably be worth more than this. In the end, you've lost out.”

Lox smiled and said, "As long as you don't feel like I'm forcing you to buy or sell."

"Then... I'll accept them. From today onwards, these three precious jades belong to you, sir..."