Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Nami didn't quite understand what Rocks was saying, and stared at him with her eyes: "Are you going to let your beastly nature take over and do something to Kuina or Robin?"

"Da me, slutty da me!"

"..."

Rocks looked annoyed.

What's going on in this little girl's head?

Rocks tapped Nami on the head, making her cry out in pain and clutch her head with tears welling up in her eyes. Only then did Rocks feel a little better...

"You must have heard some things, right?"

Seeing the puzzled looks on the others' faces, Rocks said, "A Devil Fruit user has a 'demon' residing within them, which is why they can use all sorts of amazing abilities."

"My Blackwing Demon Fruit is special, and the 'demon' residing in my body is also special; it will launch an 'attack' on me."

"If I can't withstand the attack, it could have some impact on me."

"It's like when a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user fails to awaken their powers; the user loses their self and humanity, and their body is taken over by the 'devil' of the Devil Fruit..."

That's pretty much the situation.

“I’m worried that I might be influenced by the ‘demon’ inside me, which is why I want you to observe me closely.”

Locke looked at Yixiao and laughed, "Especially Yixiao, if I go berserk, you'll need to suppress me."

"The things I said when I recruited you were also based on this consideration."

"There's such a hidden danger?"

Yi Xiao was quite surprised, then immediately assured him, "I will do my best, but I believe in you, Captain, that you will definitely overcome this hidden danger!"

There are indeed rumors about this on the high seas, that "demons" reside within the bodies of those with superpowers.

However, he did not discover that he had a "demon" inside him.

For him, ability is simply ability...

He had indeed heard that if a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user fails to awaken their powers, they will lose their sense of self and consciousness.

To become a non-human "monster"!

Perhaps this is the difference between Logia, Paramecia, and Zoan types?

Nami, upon hearing Rocks' explanation, also appeared very nervous, her expression worried, and she no longer joked: "Will there be any danger?"

Xiao Yi was also very worried, and her gaze involuntarily turned to Lox, as she didn't want anything to happen to him.

Although Kuina was also worried, she had unparalleled confidence in Rocks and did not believe that Rocks was incapable of resolving this hidden danger!

"Maybe a little? But don't worry."

Rocks patted Nami's head.

A confident smile curled at the corner of his lips: "I am Duke Rocks! How could I possibly be affected by a mere Devil Fruit?"

"The reason I'm telling you this is just to let you know in advance, so you won't panic when you don't know the reason."

"Ah."

Nami nodded emphatically: "I believe you won't lose to the Black Wing Demon Fruit!"

"So, Captain, is this one of the reasons why you're heading to the Sky Island to avoid trouble?"

Robin is not a Zoan-type Devil Fruit user and cannot sense the "demon" within her.

Or perhaps other Zoan-type Devil Fruit users are also unaware of the "demon" within their bodies?

Perhaps Rocks' Black Wing Demon Fruit was special?

After all, Rocks couldn't transform into a beast or a half-beast.

It's normal for there to be some exceptions.

She also realized that Rocks' desire to go to the Sky Island must have had this other reason in mind...

"That's one of the reasons. The 'demon' inside me is about to awaken."

Lox nodded: "I need to drive them back to ensure I'm not affected..."

"Isn't this the awakening of a Devil Fruit?"

Smile realized that this might be a case of Zoan-type ability awakening, but she was puzzled: "Is this how Zoan-type abilities awaken?"

His Paramecia-type Gravity Fruit had naturally already awakened.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to pull meteorites from outer space as an attack.

However, he awakened naturally after developing his abilities to a certain extent.

They did not experience a process that required fighting against "demons".

Is there such a big difference between Paramecia and Zoan types?

"Defeating the Blackwing Demon was not an awakening process for me, but rather a process of developing my abilities."

Rocks couldn't quite explain it either: "Repelling them is just developing the ability; completely subduing them is what awakens the Devil Fruit..."

The Blackwing Demon is essentially a power system from another world.

Defeating them is not the same as subjugating them; it's just making the Blackwing Great Demon Void quiet down for a while.

Only by completely subduing the Blackwing Great Demon Void can one truly awaken.

This is how Lox now judges it...

Yi Xiao was quite surprised: "Your Black Winged Demon Fruit is so special?"

Robin, a Paramecia-type Flower-Flower Fruit user, was also amazed: "This is the first time I've ever heard of this..."

"Can Devil Fruits awaken?"

Little Yi, who didn't know much about Devil Fruits, asked this question: "If Little Yi's Medicine-Medicine Fruit awakens, can it cure Uncle Yi Xiao's eyes?"

Yi Xiao patted Xiao Yi's head and said with a smile, "It should be possible. You can try it out, Xiao Yi."

"Not all Zoan-type Devil Fruit users are like this; perhaps only my Black Wing Daima no Mi is like this."

Rocks said, "After all, there is a big difference between Mythical Zoan and ordinary Zoan types."

Even Zoan-type Devil Fruit users couldn't be as special as him.

Whether it's the previous Hanafuda cards or the rubber sun god in the original work.

They all awakened only after their potential was unleashed and their minds and bodies caught up with their abilities under the pressure of crisis.

We're not on the same path.

He's probably following the path of Hollowfied Shinigami in Bleach, or Jinchuriki in Naruto...

……

The next morning.

The Thunderfire Pirates came to say goodbye to Rocks and the others.

They are about to set sail.

Before parting, Olivera and Lelia said these words again—

After taking their revenge, they will choose to disband their pirate crew.

If Rocks is willing, the two of them want to join his Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Guild...

Hmm, Olivera was probably persuaded by Lelia?

More likely, Oliver dotes on her younger sister Lelia, or perhaps it's to give herself, or rather... to give Lelia, another different option?

Seeking revenge is dangerous.

Because their enemy is... the most dangerous person in the world...

Furthermore, from Olivera's words, it's clear that he actually wants Leilia to join the Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Guild right now...

However, Leilia insisted that she needed to take revenge first!

Lox readily agreed to the idea.

They indicated that they do need a chef, and if you're interested, you can join the Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group.

I also hope they can successfully avenge themselves...

Have the two sides formed a friendship?

More or less.

This is what the ocean is like.

If you can get along well, a banquet or a battle can lead to friendship.

This is also a kind of romance on the sea!

Rocks didn't ask who their target of revenge was, and the siblings didn't mention it either.

They maintained a certain tacit understanding.

If we're destined to meet again, we will; if not, there's nothing we can do.

Each has its own path and goals...

"Goodbye, Lord Rox! Goodbye, everyone!"

The Thunderfire Pirates' ships have set sail.

Lelia stood at the bow of the ship, waving to Lox and the others with a bright smile: "After we get our revenge, we'll join the Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group under assumed names."

"I won't cause you any trouble!"

"I hope my brother and I can become the exclusive chefs for your Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group, so you can witness our true skills!"

"I look forward to that day."

Lox waved his hand: "I hope everything goes well for you too."

Olivera patted Lelia on the shoulder and nodded to Lox and the others, saying, "My sister has caused you trouble. Thank you all for your understanding. We'll take our leave now. See you again sometime..."

"See you again someday."