Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

The result was undoubtedly a failure.

Otherwise, Impel Down wouldn't have imprisoned so many ability users.

Letting them die naturally is to delay the reappearance of some powerful Devil Fruits in the sea.

To prevent these abilities from being taken by those hostile to the World Government and the Navy...

The black-haired swordsman actually possesses this ability?

The threat from the other party was more terrifying than he had imagined.

The ability to mass-produce Devil Fruit users is something even the World Government cannot do.

Just thinking about it is enough to fill one with dread!

"The World Government and the Navy don't fully understand the extent of the threat you pose, Black-haired Swordsman..."

Staring intently at the Paramecia-type Door-Door Fruit in Rocks' hand, Lucci said coldly, "However, you can't hide this ability forever. Once the World Government discovers it, there will only be one fate awaiting you."

"You and all your comrades will die at the hands of the World Government!"

"Even at a point like this, you still dare to talk tough to me?"

Rocks couldn't help but chuckle: "You're really loyal to the World Government, Rob Lucci."

Lucci stared at Rocks, his voice heavy but still relatively calm: "Even if I hadn't seen your ability, you wouldn't have let me go."

"My fate is already sealed, so I have no fear."

Lucci was already mentally prepared to die here: "The power of the World Government is beyond your imagination."

"As long as you are seen as a threat, the whole world will be your enemy..."

"I probably know more about the power of the World Government than you do, so there's no need to say that."

Rocks chuckled and said, "If I were afraid of the World Government, I wouldn't have gone to sea under the name 'Rocks'."

Lucci remained silent: "..."

Subconsciously, he recalled the "Eiichiro Oda" that the other person had mentioned before.

Is this someone who infiltrated the World Government?

They learned many of the World Government's hidden secrets...

Unfortunately, he was unable to relay this person's existence and the black-haired swordsman's ability back to the World Government...

"Next, it's your turn. Although your abilities seem inferior to the Door-Door Fruit in my opinion, I'll accept it without hesitation..."

Rocks pointed.

The illusory bullet pierced through Lucci's forehead.

Following Hanafuda, Kaku, Kalifa... well, this strongest member of CP9 in hundreds of years has also died!

Rocks then used the same method to transfer the "devilish nature" of the Devil Fruit within the opponent's body onto another fruit...

Zoan-type Cat-Cat Fruit, Leopard Form, obtained.

Rocks entrusted the two Devil Fruits to Illya for safekeeping; she was carrying a small backpack.

Then Lockes smiled at the others and said, "Let's go, let's continue to explore the island."

"Once the Black Demon is repaired tomorrow, it's time to leave. We can't stay here any longer."

The commotion at Dock One had been quite significant, with the sounds of powerful attacks echoing throughout the island.

It's unlikely that it can be kept secret.

There may be spies from the World Government and the Navy on the island, and his whereabouts may well be known.

Staying too long carries risks...

However, staying overnight shouldn't be a problem.

Even if the World Government and the Navy wanted to organize forces to get here, it wouldn't be so quick.

At least half a day is not enough.

If we're talking about someone who might be able to get there, the only one is probably Admiral Kizaru of the Marine Headquarters, who is also a user of the Glint-Glint Fruit.

However, if it's just one person, they aren't afraid of the other party...

……

Just as Lox thought.

There are indeed World Government and Navy spies on Water 7 Island...

Given that Carrera has partnerships with the World Government, it's quite normal for them to leave some liaison staff there...

The navy, on the other hand, has informants on various islands, who may not be navy personnel, but are nonetheless intricately connected to the navy...

and so……

One hour after the noise and activity subsided.

The story of the battle between "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks and "Tyrant Dragon" Hanafuda, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, was told by different people.

The information was passed down through the ranks, eventually reaching the ears of the World Government and the Navy's top brass...

……

Naval Headquarters.

Marshal's office.

During the Warring States period, some documents were still being processed.

His job is not easy either, and he also has to keep an eye on public opinion trends at sea.

Because many people disagreed with the amount of the bounty on "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks, the Navy lost face as a result.

Zhan Guo was a man who cared a lot about his reputation.

He wanted to use the upcoming newspaper to salvage some of the navy's reputation.

The events concerning the Asuka Island incident, Rocks' refusal to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and the bounties on the members of the Blackwing Daima Pirates... and so on.

It will be published in the new newspaper printed by the World Economic News this afternoon.

The world will know in due time.

The bounty on "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks was not a mistake or error by the Navy.

There are reasons for this.

It's because the World Government wants to invite "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

That's why the Navy lowered its danger assessment of "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks...

That's the idea.

There are many intelligent people on the high seas, and there are certainly many who are aware of these situations.

That way, the navy can salvage some of its lost face...

'Bang bang bang...'

Just as Zhan Guo was thinking about these things, there was a knock on the door.

At Sengoku's signal, a naval soldier jogged over.

He was in a hurry, clearly needing to report something immediately: "Marshal Sengoku, important news has arrived from the Seven Waters Island..."

"..."

Upon hearing the major news, Sengoku's heart skipped a beat.

He's been a bit overly sensitive to the phrase "breaking news" lately...

Think about what kind of commotion has been happening on the high seas in the past few months.

The Loguetown incident, the Alabasta incident, the Asca Island incident...

And all of these things are inextricably linked to one person—"Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks!

Now another "major news" has arrived.

Don't tell him it's related to this "black-haired swordsman" Rocks again.

No... that's unlikely, isn't it?

After all, only a few days had passed since the Asca Island incident...

Suppressing his ominous premonition, Sengoku asked in a deep voice, "What has happened now?"

"It's related to...and 'Black-haired Swordsman' Rocks..."

The naval soldier took a deep breath.

After organizing his thoughts, he said, "On Water Seven Island, the 'Black-Haired Swordsman' Rocks had a conflict with 'Tyrant Dragon' Hanafuda, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

"After a fierce battle, 'Tyrant Dragon' Hanafuda was no match for 'Black-haired Swordsman' Rocks and died at his hands."

"According to detailed intelligence, the entire Tyrant Dragon Pirates have been wiped out..."

"..."

Sengoku, who was seated in the main seat, fell silent.

However, the throbbing veins on his forehead revealed his inner turmoil.

"The black-haired swordsman! It's that black-haired swordsman again!"

Sengoku was starting to lose his composure. He gritted his teeth and said with a grim face, "Why is this guy so good at causing trouble? Another Shichibukai has died at his hands?"

Can't this guy just shut up for a bit?

Only a few days have passed since the Asca Island incident?

How come the other side killed another Shichibukai?

The latest issue of the newspaper related to the other party will not be officially released until this afternoon.

And then you say the other party caused another big incident?

It's a scandal big enough to shake the world...