Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

"It's just making you cough up blood? Looks like you're quite suited to be a punching bag."

Lox couldn't stand the other party being too pretentious.

So I gave it to the other person.

Because it was an instantaneous attack, there was no time to draw the sword or use any domineering aura.

It was just a single whip kick relying on his physical strength.

However, this guy is not someone an ordinary person could withstand; he's quite tough and resilient.

It would be good to use the other side as a punching bag.

This allows him to practice the newly mastered techniques for projecting Armament Haki...

"Boss, boss...this person...I know this person..."

One of the members of the Tyrant Dragon Pirates swallowed hard.

His voice was hoarse as he said to his captain, "It's the 'Black-Haired Swordsman' Rocks, with a bounty of 450 million Berries..."

"The Black-Haired Swordsman Rocks? Who!? When did this guy appear on the high seas? Wait, Rocks!?"

It's unclear whether Hanafuda was still a bit dazed from being kicked in the head, or if he simply didn't know who "Black-Haired Swordsman" was.

He looked puzzled when his younger brother reminded him.

However, he vaguely remembered the name Rocks. Wasn't he the captain of Kaido's former captain, the name of that sea tyrant?

"Wait, 'Black-haired Swordsman' Rocks... So it was you all along?"

"A newcomer who took down that sand crocodile and fought to a draw with that old guy Black Arm!?"

It was indeed because of that kick that Hanafuda's mind went blank for a moment.

After a couple of seconds, he remembered the name "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks.

Hanafuda stared at Lockes, her eyes turning incredibly fierce: "A newcomer? I hate newcomers like you the most!"

He hadn't even found the brat who used fire to get revenge, and here he'd encountered another newcomer?

And they are newcomers with an even greater reputation!

Chapter 131 Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan Tyrannosaurus Rex Form! Rocks: Is that all the strength you've got?

"It seems that being defeated by 'Fire Fist' Ace is something you're still holding a grudge about..."

Seeing Hanafuda's exasperated expression.

Instead, Locke laughed: "Times are changing. It's time for you unambitious people to be eliminated. Now is the era of new people."

"Elimination? Hahaha, you newcomers are all so arrogant!"

Hanafuda sneered, but the anger and killing intent in her eyes were so obvious: "That guy is, and you are even more so!"

"If I hadn't been careless, how could I have been defeated by a brat who only knows how to use fire?"

Hanafuda couldn't accept that he couldn't defeat "Fire Fist" Ace.

Even though I was indeed a bit careless at the time, I didn't expect that the guy who used fire could unleash such power...

But he still couldn't accept it!

And this black-haired swordsman is even more arrogant than that fire fist...

“You are more famous than that fire-wielder.”

Hanafuda's gaze was fixed intently on Lox.

A sinister smile spread across his face: "These days, many people on the high seas think I shouldn't continue to serve as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. These rumors are infuriating me!"

"Since we haven't found the one who uses fire, I'll use you to help me regain my authority!"

"Roar!!"

A tremendous roar that shook the harbor erupted from the mouth of the Hanafuda.

The roar caused many people to cover their ears and show signs of pain.

Then Hanafuda's shape began to change.

His already massive size became even larger, and his skin turned dark brown, resembling a special kind of leather.

Its eyes transformed into the vertical pupils of a predator, appearing grayish-brown.

It opens its mouth to reveal a mouthful of sharp fangs, and its ten fingers grow sharp claws, as if it could easily tear steel apart.

A thick tail lashed out from behind, whipping the air with each swing and making a 'slap slap' sound...

Zoan type, Dragon-Dragon Fruit, Ancient Zoan, Tyrannosaurus Rex form!

"Tyrannosaurus Rex...so it's an ancient species of Tyrannosaurus Rex?"

Looking at the Hanafuda card that had transformed into a half-dragon, Rocks raised an eyebrow: "Looks like you'll be even more of a punching bag..."

"Hmph, you can only be so composed now. Once you witness my true strength, you'll only feel fear..."

Hanafuda's eyes flashed with ferocity: "I'm not a piece of trash like Crocodile!"

"Killing a crocodile who's lost his will and spirit, and beating up a veteran admiral, doesn't make you any arrogant in front of me, kid!"

In the battle with that kid who used fire, he was careless and didn't take a newcomer seriously.

It was also because the opponent's ability somewhat countered him; the Logia-type Flame-Flame Fruit's destructive power was not weak...

of course.

The guy who used fire didn't fare well either; the battle ended in a draw.

As a result... the newspapers reported that he had lost!

He had been holding this grudge in his heart, wanting to find "Fire Fist" Ace and get revenge.

It was only because his Overlord Dragon God was damaged, and the other party's whereabouts were unpredictable, that he was not found...

"It's laughable for a loser to say something like that."

Locus sneered, "Trying to establish your authority by using me? Let me see your strength then."

"I'd like to see if you, this punching bag, can take a beating..."

'Wow!'

Rocks moved.

He covered the short distance as if by teleportation, and then unleashed a punch: "One Bone!"

"Arrogant brat!"

Hanafuda snorted coldly, a red glint flashing in his eyes.

Catching Locke's movement, he raised his fist, which was many times larger than Locke's fist, and slammed it forward!

'boom!'

Two fists, one large and one small, both covered in jet-black Armament Haki, collided violently.

A powerful burst of lightning erupted from the point where their fists collided.

A shockwave emanated from the two of them, sending rubble and debris flying...

'Snap!'

The earth cracked and caved in as the two struggled, with fissures spreading outwards!

"Not bad strength, but still too weak compared to me!"

A tremendous force came from her arm, but Hanafuda, who had transformed into a half-dragon after her beast form, was able to withstand it.

A cold light flashed in his eyes.

His other arm rose and slammed forward, the huge fist compressing the air and producing a loud bang, with immense force and weight!

"Just warming up."

Rocks retaliated with color.

The muscles in his left arm bulged, and a vibrant green light danced above his fist, while faint ripples of air emanated from it...

'Boom!!'

This collision was even more intense, and the explosion was deafening when they hit each other.

An even more ferocious shockwave swept in all directions, making the surroundings seem like a hurricane...

With a loud 'boom,' the two of them were thrown backward at the same time.

Locks retreated four or five meters, and Hanafuda retreated more than ten meters.

In this clash, Rocks had a slight advantage!

"It's clearly not Armament Haki that causes internal damage, yet it was able to penetrate my outer defenses. Your fist is really strange!"

Hanafuda flicked his left arm.

The penetrating force of the punch just now made his arm bones and muscles feel a stinging pain.

However, the impact is not significant.

His eyes were coldly fixed on Lox: "But are you looking down on me? You're not even using a sword when facing me!?"

His opponent, renowned throughout the world as a swordsman, was now fighting him with his fists.

Isn't this looking down on him?

"If you're using a sword, I won't call you a sandbag, I'll call you a wooden stake."

Rocks shrugged: "I've only recently mastered the use of external Armament Haki, and I want to use you as a punching bag to get used to it."

"Practice makes perfect."

"You brat, who do you think you are, you little brat!"

Upon hearing this, Hanafuda became even more furious, her eyes burning with rage.

I don't know how long it has been since I was looked down upon like this.