Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

She remembered the gold and the dividends perfectly!

We will absolutely not let Lox renege on his debt!

Lox clicked his tongue: "As expected of you!"

Nami proudly puffed out her small chest: "Of course! When it comes to money, Miss Nami remembers everything perfectly. There's no way I'll let you renege on your debt!"

Lockes scoffed, "I'm not going to renege on my debt."

"hehe."

Upon hearing this, Nami gave a forced smile and chuckled, "Someone who doesn't even pay us our wages has the nerve to say they don't plan to renege on their debts?"

Lox was speechless: "..."

"Salary is salary, and profit sharing is profit sharing. Even though I don't pay you a salary, you're still managing the money, right?"

"How dare you say that! You spent over 40 million Berries on those three precious gems! How can you spend money like that!"

Nami was immediately unhappy.

She pouted slightly: "We don't have many Berries left on our ship. Some of them you stole from the 'destined one's' ship..."

"Speaking of which, why did you buy those three precious stones? They may look like jewelry, but they're not very valuable and aren't worth such a high price!"

"I suspect that the Seven Star Sword and the three precious gems are products of some kind of Devil Fruit user."

Looking at the three precious stones on the table beside him, Locke explained, "Since these precious stones have the effect of suppressing the power of the Seven Star Sword, I plan to melt them down and make a scabbard for the Seven Star Sword to test it out."

The Seven Star Sword has no scabbard; if you wear it at your waist, it might cut your clothes.

Rocks wasn't the flamboyant type like Hawkeye; he preferred to wander around carrying the Black Blade Night.

He is a low-key person.

The Seven Star Sword is quite extraordinary in appearance, which is incompatible with Rocks' low-key personality.

In addition, Rocks sometimes uses a draw sword technique, and the power of a draw sword without a scabbard to charge up would be greatly reduced.

Therefore, the scabbard was essential for Rocks.

Using these three precious stones to make a scabbard can also suppress the aura dissipated by the Seven Star Sword.

Although the Seven Star Sword has been subdued by Rocks and its eerie aura has been somewhat reduced, it still cannot be completely concealed.

It will more or less affect other people.

Nami and Illumi, both underage girls, do not have the same strong will as the others.

Don't let subtle influences affect your mind and cause your personality to change.

That's not a good thing.

Kuina was astonished by Lox's wild idea: "Make it into a scabbard? Is that even possible?"

Locke wasn't sure either; he wasn't a swordsmith and didn't know anything about forging techniques: "I don't know, I'll ask a swordsmith later."

"Hehehe, a sword sheath worth forty million Berries? I remember Kuina's Wado Ichimonji was only worth a little over ten million Berries, right?"

Nami looked at Rocks as if he were a spendthrift.

Why would you want to melt down 40 million Berries to make a sword sheath?

That's such a waste!

"It's all for your own good. The Seven Star Sword is a demonic sword, one that can affect people's minds even from a distance."

Locke shrugged: "You and Xiao Yi are not strong enough. There may not be any problems in the short term, but over time, your personalities may be subtly changed."

"If someone becomes someone who talks about fighting and killing all the time, they won't be lovable."

"Pervert! Lolicon!"

Nami blushed slightly.

Who praises someone so directly?

She glared at Locke with a haughty look: "I'll let it slide since you're thinking of us!"

Lox waved his hand: "Yes, yes, you are very generous..."

……

On the Black Demon.

The group hosted a banquet.

Celebrating Rocks' successful acquisition of the Seven Star Sword and the three precious gems, and also celebrating his escape from Admiral Aokiji of the Marine Headquarters...

Minors drink fruit juice, and adults drink alcohol.

Actually, Rocks was also a minor.

However, due to his unusual physical condition, almost monstrous, no one thought that Rocks couldn't drink alcohol...

Everyone raised their glasses and clinked them together, creating a harmonious and enthusiastic atmosphere.

Influenced by the atmosphere and the events of the day before, Robin also drank a few extra glasses, which was unusual for him.

A blush appeared on his face, which had a healthy wheat color from sun exposure...

Looking at her happy and cheerful companions, a faint smile appeared on her face.

I felt very warm inside.

Thinking of the giant who laughed with a "thud, thud, thud," she murmured to herself, "I've found a companion willing to protect me, Saul..."

She had previously joined the Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group, but she hadn't truly integrated herself into their group.

Many concerns still linger in my mind.

This is the insecurity of living in darkness and on the run for many years.

She doubted whether she could really stay with them, and whether someone like her could really have companions.

Will they be dragged down by her? Will they one day feel that she is a burden and then get tired of her and abandon her?

It feels painful to be abandoned.

A brief moment of light only makes the darkness that follows all the more unforgettable.

She has experienced far too many of these things, and she always feels uneasy and insecure.

This is why she didn't truly integrate into the group...

However, Rocks protected her and even dared to take action against Admiral Aokiji for her sake.

He even sacrificed an arm just to get revenge for her, hoping to land a hit on Aokiji.

She was deeply moved at that time.

Rocks kept his promise to her—as long as you're on my ship, I'll take care of your troubles!

Rocks did it.

And it did things in a way that surprised her.

It also touched her deeply.

My choice was absolutely right, and everything was truly wonderful.

It was so wonderful that... she almost wondered if she was dreaming...

But this isn't a dream; it actually happened.

She found someone to rely on, and a group of partners who completely trusted her!

Thinking about all this, Robin murmured softly, "Thank you, Rocks..."

"You're welcome. You're my partner. When I invited you, I told you that I would take care of your troubles."

Rocks' voice came into Robin's ears: "It was true before, and it will be true in the future, so just work for me without worry!"

Robin: "?"

How did Rocks end up next to her?

Was her heartfelt gratitude overheard?

This made Robin blush even more, as if she were shy and embarrassed.

How could I have blurted it out, and why did Rocks hear it!

Fortunately, because I had drunk quite a bit of alcohol, the redness on my face didn't reveal the specific cause...

"Can you relax now?"

Rocks stared at Robin's face for a few moments.

Yes, her face was flushed, she looked very beautiful.

He really liked the character Robin in his previous life.

Rocks didn't tease her, and chuckled, "It's not just me, Kuina and Nami have long considered you their partner."

"Although Yixiao and Xiaoyi haven't been with us for long, they are gradually integrating into our group."

No one cares about your identity or your troubles; all your companions will shoulder the burden for you.

"I don't find it troublesome, because it's something my partner should do."

Rocks knew Robin's concerns, which is why the Enies Lobby incident in the original story occurred.

Rocks knew that Robin wouldn't integrate into the Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Party so quickly.

This will take time, a catalyst, and for Robin to truly realize that they don't actually see her as a burden.

Only then could Robin, who had been on the run for many years, finally feel at ease.

All Rocks could do was provide Robin with this sense of security and peace of mind.

Take action!

Rocks also knew who Robin's enemy was.

The world's largest power organization, the strongest force on this ocean—the World Government!

That's why Rocks said those words to Aokiji that sounded like a declaration of war!