Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

The staff were also helpless.

This is actually very offensive to the ship owners; they shouldn't have brought it up.

But there's nothing we can do about it.

Who told the Black Demon to be targeted by "Tyrant Dragon" Hanafuda, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

Facing a powerful figure like the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

Carrera is not to be trifled with, nor is Mayor Espargo.

After all, the Black Demon was targeted by "Tyrant Dragon" Hanafuda within the Carrera Company, so the Carrera Company couldn't escape responsibility either...

Their company is legitimate and very responsible.

It's impossible to pretend it never happened.

They won't absolve themselves of responsibility by simply saying, "It was the 'Tyrant Dragon' Hanafuda that had its eye on your ship."

Therefore, this was the only option left.

The owner of the Black Demon bought the Black Demon...

Upon hearing this, Locke fell silent: "..."

You're insane!

Was Espagu such a goofy character in the original work?

The other person is clearly a very visionary individual; they shouldn't be behaving so irrationally.

Something must have gone wrong...

Lockes couldn't help but wonder: 'Could someone be eyeing my ship, and this person... someone the Carrera Company can't afford to offend?'

Lockes asked calmly, "What's wrong with my ship?"

The staff member stammered, "Ah... this... well..."

"It seems there really is a problem. A shipyard actually wants to buy my ship..."

Locke chuckled: "Interesting. I'd like to see who's so bold as to try and sabotage my ship."

"No...guest, you can't come over, or your life will be in danger..."

Before the staff member could finish speaking...

A gruff voice came through the Den Den Mushi to Rocks' ears: "Hahaha, your shipyard is quite generous, isn't it? You're actually planning to buy it and give it to me?"

"However, I have a strange quirk: I don't like things given to me by others; I prefer to steal them. Otherwise, how can I demonstrate my status?"

"I am a pirate with the right to legally plunder!"

'boom!'

After a loud bang, the Den Den Mushi's sound abruptly stopped...

"A pirate who legally plunders? One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea?"

Looking at the Den Den Mushi that had been disconnected.

Rocks counted on his fingers and frowned, saying, "This unique laughter is not the kind of laughter I remember from the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"In other words, it's a Shichibukai I've never 'contacted' before..."

""Tyrannosaurus" Huazha?"

Rocks knew who the Seven Warlords of the Sea were at this time.

The world's greatest swordsman, "Hawkeye" D. Mihawk!

Boa Hancock, the world's most beautiful woman and the Pirate Empress!

Donquixote Doflamingo, the "Heavenly Demon"!

"Sand Crocodile" Shah Crocodile!

Captain of the Thriller Bark Pirates, Gecko Moria!

Jinbe, the captain of the Sun Pirates!

Captain of the Tyrannosaurus Pirates, "Tyrannosaurus" Hanafuda!

Crocodile was killed by him, which left one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea vacant.

That's why the World Government and the Navy sent him an invitation to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea...

Among the current Seven Warlords of the Sea, Rocks has never "contacted" anyone and is unfamiliar with them.

That leaves only the "Tyrant Dragon" card game.

Without a doubt, the person targeting his Black Demon is none other than "Tyrant Dragon" Hanafuda...

"How could something like this happen to me? Really..."

Rocks smirked.

I find it quite baffling.

He couldn't just ignore it; the other party was practically taking his place.

He has no choice but to go and meet this Shichibukai who wants to steal his Black Demon...

"Grandpa, I'll leave the sword sheath to you. I have some things to take care of here."

After telling the old swordsmith, Rocks casually put the Den Den Mushi into his pocket.

Picking up the Seven Star Sword, I left Frostmoon Residence and headed towards the No. 1 Shipyard Port...

……

at this time.

Dock No. 1 Port.

"Tyrant Dragon" Hanafuda's face revealed a ferocious smile, ignoring the gazes of others.

He looked at Esbag, whose forehead was dripping with sweat, and said mockingly, "What? Do you have a problem with what I did?"

Espagu gritted his teeth and said, "Why did you do this? I had already..."

Why do this?

Hanafuda's smile became even more wicked.

Looking down at Esbag, he said, "I'm a pirate! Pirates take what they want by force!"

"Wouldn't it be enough for me to feel happy this way?"

“If it weren’t for your deal with the World Government and the fact that my new ship needs your company to repair it.”

"Just for what you just did, I could destroy you and your company!"

"Hahaha, what I, 'Tyrant Dragon' Hanafuda, want to steal must be seen by its owner, otherwise my fun will be halved!"

Hanafuda laughed loudly.

Like a morbid, wicked madman.

He has no other hobbies but likes to steal other people's things.

Ideally, you should take the other person's things right in front of them.

This will make him feel happy and satisfied!

Do you think... the owner of that ship will come?

Hanafuda crouched down; he was extremely tall, even crouching, he was still taller than Espagu.

He stared at Esbag and grinned, "If they come, what kind of expression will they have when they find out that I'm the one trying to steal his ship?"

"..."

Espagu's expression was so gloomy it could drip water, yet he remained completely silent...

My heart was heavy with sorrow.

This guy is so vicious, like a madman.

He doesn't seem like a normal person at all.

He was praying in his heart that the owner of the Black Demon would realize the danger and not return to Dock One.

otherwise……

The opponent will likely be humiliated and killed by Hanafuda.

This is something he doesn't want to see.

I already feel incredibly guilty towards the other person, and if they were killed by Hanafuda because of this, I'm afraid I'd feel guilty for the rest of my life...

"Tch, this is so boring!"

Seeing that Espagu remained silent, Hanafuda seemed to have lost interest.

Ignoring the other person, he went straight to the spot where he had been sitting and sat down.

Leaning back in his chair, Hanafuda remained calm, took a sip from his sake jug, and grinned, "Men, what do you think of this ship... oh no, will someone come and steal our ship?"

"Haha, I bet they are! Our ship is quite valuable, and others will definitely covet it!"

"If anyone shows up looking for trouble, I'll be the first to send them to hell!"

"I hope someone like that really does appear, otherwise it'll be too boring!"

Upon hearing their captain's words, the other members of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates echoed his sentiments.

His tone was arrogant and presumptuous.

It vividly portrays the ruthless nature of pirates...

"Let's wait and see. Our ship still needs time to be repaired. Hopefully, they're not some cowards, otherwise it won't be fun!"

Hanafuda laughed heartily.

He had an arrogant and indifferent expression.

He already considered the Black Demon to be his for the taking...