Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

That would require fully demonstrating the other party's "ferocity" through the bounty.

Through some subtle maneuvers, the world was made aware that the black-haired swordsman's bounty was not a mistake or a blunder by the Navy, but rather had a specific purpose...

This will also help the Navy save some face!

The Warring States period truly lived up to its reputation as a "wise general," as its actions were indeed meticulously planned and executed!

Aokiji: "..."

If he hadn't known the inside story.

One might really think that the black-haired swordsman's bounty poster wasn't a joke by the Navy, but rather something they did on purpose...

As expected of the Warring States period admiral, he always manages to find such perfect entry points to save face for the navy!

Aokiji didn't dwell on that, but instead answered Sengoku's question: "The Black Winged Demon's adventure... all the members of the pirate crew have photos taken, and I'll send them back to headquarters right away..."

There are soldiers on the warship specifically responsible for taking photos.

When the fighting broke out earlier, soldiers were taking pictures on the coast.

All members of the Blackwing Daima Pirates were photographed.

After all, the Navy knew too little about "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks.

Now that their comrades have appeared, the Navy will naturally pay extra attention...

Sengoku said calmly, "Alright, return to headquarters as soon as possible. We need your intelligence regarding the Blackwing Demon Pirates. The General Staff will analyze it..."

"..."

Putting the Den Den Mushi back in his pocket, Aokiji looked at the frozen sea and murmured, "The Black Wing Daima Pirates, 'Black-haired Swordsman' Rocks, they've grown to this level... it's all too fast..."

"Is it always the navy that initiates the provocation?"

"What exactly is your purpose...?"

Aokiji exhaled.

The opponent's fighting style is ruthless, and they show no mercy.

However, since he is not a vicious criminal, it is difficult to determine whether he is a good person or a bad person...

"Living on this vast ocean, everyone encounters things beyond their control..."

Aokiji shook his head, trying to clear his mind.

There are many things in life that are beyond our control.

Many people will face this situation.

Because of their differing stances, they inevitably became enemies in the end...

……

On the Black Demon.

Nami's face flushed with excitement as she waved her little hands excitedly: "Even the Marine Headquarters Admirals could only watch us leave. We're so strong!"

That's a Marine Admiral, the Navy's top combat force!

But they were powerless to stop them and could only watch helplessly as they left.

This feeling is something that cannot be understood unless you experience it firsthand.

Nami was very excited at this moment.

Has their Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group become this powerful?

Three months ago, she wouldn't have even dared to think about such a thing!

"Are you still excited? By rejecting the invitation from the Seven Warlords of the Sea, we will definitely be under special scrutiny from the World Government and the Navy from now on."

Rocks didn't quite understand what Nami was so excited about: "One admiral can't do anything to us, but the Navy has three admirals."

"And there are also Fleet Admiral Sengoku, Navy Hero Garp, former Admiral Zephyr, and Admiral Candidate Momousagi and Chaton."

"Not to mention the countless lieutenant generals at headquarters, our situation is far more dangerous than before!"

Apart from the World Government.

The navy is absolutely the dominant force on this sea.

The Four Emperors can only dominate one side of the New World.

The navy is a super power that dominates the first half of the Grand Line and the four seas.

Rocks was far from happy, unsure what kind of forces the navy would deploy next.

The Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Crew is still too weak to even touch the Navy...

Upon hearing Rocks' words, Nami was stunned: "Huh? Are the Marines that scary?"

"It's more terrifying than you imagine."

Rocks glanced at Nami and said helplessly, "Issou has the combat power of a Marine Admiral, but I am still a step below him."

"I'd guess he's only at the level of a reserve general?"

"The navy only needs to send two admirals to wipe us out, and even one admiral and a few vice admirals would be enough to cause us a lot of trouble."

Rocks glanced at Nami: "Are you still excited?"

"..."

Nami deflated, on the verge of tears: "This...this is so scary!? Does that mean we're doomed?"

"Waaaaah, no way!"

She originally thought that if she could deter a Navy Admiral from attacking them, her future would be safe.

You're saying it will be even more dangerous?

How come this is not the situation she imagined?

Locus: "..."

Your face changes so quickly!

"We're riding too high right now."

Rocks counted on one hand and pondered, "He rejected the Seven Warlords of the Sea and made Aokiji dare not act rashly."

"Although there are only six of us, it is enough to make the World Government and the Navy wary."

"I think I should find a place to lay low for a while, and at the same time, I need to improve my strength."

We really need to lay low for a while now.

Having only been at sea for three months, they have already caused such a huge incident.

Being too prominent is not a good thing; it will attract the attention of the World Government and the Navy.

Their strength is not yet sufficient.

If the navy sends just a few strong individuals, they'll be in serious trouble.

Rocks addressed the rest of the group, saying, "After we get to Water Seven Island to fix the minor issues with the Black Demon, we need to find a place to hide for a while..."

How come the world government and navy can't find them there?

Uninhabited islands or even floating islands!

According to Rocks' plan, after repairing the Black Demon on Water Seven Island, he would go to Sky Island to take a look.

Given the current desire to avoid the limelight, the Sky Island is indeed a good place to go.

Yi Xiao was a composed person and fully agreed with Locke's idea: "I also agree with this approach. When one's talent is too flashy, one needs time to mature..."

Robin smiled and said, "I agree with your approach, Captain. For safety reasons, it's right to avoid direct confrontation first."

Upon hearing that they needed to hide, Nami immediately perked up and stopped crying: "Hide? Find a deserted island?"

"No!"

Rocks shook his head.

Pointing to the sky, he laughed and said, "Even uninhabited islands can be discovered; the best place to go is a sky island."

"Ten thousand meters above the ground, so no one can find us..."

"Sky Island! A huge amount of gold!"

Upon hearing the word "Sky Island," the money-grubbing Nami immediately thought of Rocks's earlier words, and her eyes instantly turned to Beli.

Locus said that there is a lot of gold on the Sky Island!

Chapter 126 Robin's Thanks!

"Is that all you remember about the gold?"

Lockes clicked his tongue.

He had only said it casually, but he didn't expect Nami to remember it.

She really is a little money-grubber.

Nami only remembers the Gold Saints, but Rocks is different.

He remembered Enel on the Sky Island—no, to be precise, Enel's Rumble-Rumble Fruit…

The Rumble-Rumble Fruit is a powerful Logia-type Devil Fruit, and even one of the top Logia-type Devil Fruits.

Such a powerful Devil Fruit would be a waste on Enel, a "false god".

Rocks planned to keep the Rumble-Rumble Fruit and give it to Nami to use...

In the original work, Nami often used lightning and thunderclouds as attacks, and after obtaining Zeus, she was even called "Little Thor".

The Rumble-Rumble Fruit would actually be quite suitable for Nami to use.

Nami is unlikely to become a martial arts expert, so becoming a Devil Fruit user would be the opponent's first choice...

"It's not just about gold that I remember."

Nami's eyes still shone with the light of Belial: "I remember you were going to give us a share of the profits!"