Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Seeing that Lockes was adamant, Elaine accepted the bank card.

He thought to himself that the other person was a really good person.

Not only did they solve the hidden danger of the Seven Star Sword, but they also gave them such a large sum of money.

Life won't be so tight anymore...

Rocks then asked the question that had been bothering him: "By the way, I have another question: Who was the pirate who found the Seven Star Sword?"

"We rarely pay attention to things at sea, so we don't know who the other party is."

Elaine shook her head.

After thinking for a moment, she described the pirate captain's appearance: "However... the captain of that pirate crew was a guy with a round red nose and clown makeup..."

Locus: "..."

It really is Bucky the Clown!

As expected of someone with Conqueror's Haki, he even managed to find the Seven Star Sword, a demonic sword.

The other party was quite lucky... but how come he got all the benefits?

Could he be Bucky the Joker's nemesis?

……

Locke didn't stay in the small village for long, only about ten minutes at most.

To prevent their arrival from bringing disaster to this small village...

After leaving the small village, Rocks and his group returned to the location of the Black Demon.

Along the way, some clueless guys came knocking on our door.

Naturally, it was easily crushed by Lox...

'It can absorb the blood of the dead to gain power, and the 'negative emotions' of the slain can also be converted into power, which can be used to enhance the user's strength...'

As Rocks used the Seven Star Sword to kill, he also discovered more of its "abilities".

The Seven Star Sword absorbs the blood on its blade and the "negative emotions" of the dead, transforming them into power.

To enhance the "demonic power" inherent within oneself.

This "demonic power" can be used by Rocks, or it can be assimilated into the "energy" within Rocks' body.

In other words.

Previously, obtaining "energy" required consuming large amounts of food, but now Rocks only needs to kill people...

'What an evil, cursed sword!'

Realizing this, Lox couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including admiration and reflection).

In a fantasy world, this would definitely be considered a demonic artifact, and he himself was a demonic cultivator.

Oh, Lox was a demon, the demon of the Blackwing Archdeacon.

That's alright then...

Rocks Blackwing Daima's ability is to kill Devil Fruit users and then capture their Devil Fruits.

It's actually quite wicked.

No wonder the Seven Star Sword resonated so well with him; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them "like-minded people"...

"Ok?"

As he walked, Locke suddenly noticed someone approaching from ahead and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

His gaze instantly turned serious...

A strong person!

A powerful figure, like a drawn blade, is approaching!

"This is……"

Rocks instantly unleashed his Observation Haki, spreading it in that direction.

Upon "seeing" the person slowly walking towards them, Lox's pupils contracted slightly: "Hawkeye?"

"What's this guy doing here?!"

He wore a black trench coat, a top hat, and carried a large black knife resembling a cross on his back.

Who else could this be but the world's greatest swordsman, "Hawkeye" Mihawk?

"Oh? It seems a very important person has arrived..."

Yi Xiao's senses were also very sharp, and he immediately realized the identity of the person who came.

Such a sharp and keen aura can only come from the current world's greatest swordsman!

"Hawkeye? The world's greatest swordsman, Dracule Mihawk?"

Kuina was naturally familiar with the term "Hawk Eye".

She aimed to become the world's greatest swordsman, and the connection was immediately made.

His right hand involuntarily reached for the Wado Ichimonji at his waist, his eyes fixed intently ahead...

The world's greatest swordsman, whom she and Rocks considered their role model... also appeared here!

A hint of fighting spirit and curiosity welled up inside her. Just how strong was this world's greatest swordsman?

Nami asked nervously, "No...no way, is that guy you guys are targeting here too?"

She knew exactly what Rox and Kuina were after.

So now their target has also appeared?

Wouldn't that lead to a fight?

"Well……"

Xiao Yi was a little confused.

She tilted her head and looked at her companions, feeling curious and puzzled, unsure why their expressions had changed.

However, he didn't say anything, but simply stayed quietly beside Yixiao...

……

Hawkeye moved at a leisurely pace, stopping a dozen meters away from Lockes and the others.

His gaze swept over the crowd.

He lingered on Yi Xiao for a while, and also glanced at Huo Xian, the gambler with the cane and knife whom Yi Xiao was using as a blind cane.

Then he turned to the leader, Rocks, glanced at the Seven Star Sword, and finally looked at Rocks: "Are you the 'Black-Haired Swordsman' Rocks?"

Although he didn't know Hawkeye's purpose, Rocks wasn't intimidated: "I didn't expect someone as important as you to know me. It's truly an honor, Lord Hawkeye..."

Hawkeye's gaze remained fixed on her as he calmly stated, "A swordsman renowned for his skill and capable of challenging Zephyr is naturally someone I'm very interested in."

After a pause, Hawkeye spoke very directly, his voice revealing little emotion: "I came here only to witness your swordsmanship."

Locus: "..."

This guy is really direct.

He didn't even have to go to their door to try and take their title as the world's greatest swordsman, and they came to him on their own initiative...

Lox narrowed his eyes: "Looking for me specifically? I don't think I'm in a position where you'd come knocking on my door..."

What merit or ability does he possess?

How could someone as important as Hawkeye be the one to actively seek out a battle?

"This was just a coincidence. I was drawn here by the demon sword, and then I heard about you just now."

Hawkeye calmly said, "I became curious about you as soon as I saw the newspaper. Being able to fight Zeff speaks volumes about your strength."

"Since we've met, it must be fate. Would you be interested in exchanging a few blows with me?"

"To be honest, I don't think I'm a match for you right now."

Lockes was speechless after hearing this.

I came here because of the demon sword, but when I found out he was on the island, I came to challenge him to a duel...

Is it such a coincidence?

Based on Hawkeye's several actions and achievements in the original work, it is clear that the opponent may have strength no less than Shanks'.

They certainly have the strength to at least fight a Navy Admiral.

Rocks had a good understanding of his own abilities and realized that he was not yet at the level of an admiral.

If it really came down to a fight, he was unlikely to be a match for Hawkeye.

But if it's just a friendly sparring match...

Rocks' eyes flashed with fighting spirit as he grinned and said, "However, if it's just a friendly spar, that's fine. I'm also very curious about your strength as the world's greatest swordsman."

"I'm even thinking that at some point in the future, I'll dethrone you, the world's greatest swordsman, and take your place."

"I never expected to run into this now..."

This was indeed what Rocks truly thought.

Once he feels strong enough, he will approach Hawkeye.

He launched a battle against his opponent to "compete for the title of the world's greatest swordsman".

He was serious about wanting to become the world's greatest swordsman.

Do whatever you want!

"Do you want to dethrone me as the world's greatest swordsman?"

Upon hearing this, a sharp glint flashed in Hawkeye's eyes, and a smile appeared on his previously calm face: "I also hope that such a person will appear."

"So this battle is just a friendly spar, not a battle to determine the world's greatest swordsman."

"Now let me see your current level of swordsmanship..."