Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Lockes nodded.

After watching the Thunderfire Pirates' ship sail away, Rocks and the others returned to the hotel.

"What a kind person! They actually paid for our hotel stay!"

Just now, I overheard the hotel owner, who was shaking his head, saying that Olivera had paid for their stay. Nami then said:

"If it's the two of them, they could become our partners..."

"Indeed, although the time spent in contact was not long."

Robin stroked his chin and nodded, saying, "However, these two did fulfill the captain's previous requests."

"Yes, Lelia also meets the fifth requirement..."

Based on this brief encounter, she judged that Olivera and Lelia were not bad people in terms of personality and character.

Not the kind of vicious pirates.

Some things cannot be faked.

These two individuals certainly met all of Rocks' requirements for a partner.

"There's no need to deliberately bring up point five, is there?"

Rocks' forehead creased with annoyance: "It was just a joke..."

He, Rocks, was not that kind of superficial person.

Why does this scheming woman keep bringing this up?

It's strange that he feels helpless...

Robin teased, "Really? I have a feeling that for you, Captain, point five is the most important..."

Nami scoffed, "Hmph! You're such a pervert!"

Kuina glanced at Lox and remained silent: "..."

"Robin, Nami, Captain, what are you talking about?"

Xiao Yi couldn't understand what these people were saying.

So he tilted his head and asked curiously, "What fifth point? Are there any other requirements to join our adventurer's group?"

"Did Xiao Yi meet the requirements?"

“Xiao Yi certainly met the requirements, especially the fifth one.”

Robin smiled at Yi and said, "Yi is so cute. She not only fulfilled the first four requirements, but also perfectly fulfilled the fifth one."

Xiao Yi exclaimed in surprise, "Huh? The fifth requirement is to be cute?"

"To be precise, it has to be someone the captain finds attractive."

Robin glanced at Rocks and teased, "As long as the fifth requirement is met, the first four requirements can be ignored and you can be exceptionally admitted."

“Xiao Yi can definitely be made an exception and join.”

"is that so……"

Xiao Yi suddenly realized what was happening. Being praised made her very embarrassed, and a blush rose to her face...

Locus: "..."

Don't make him sound like a pervert!

"There's actually such a reason?"

After clarifying the whole story, Yi Xiao scratched his head and chuckled awkwardly, "Although I am blind, I vaguely know that all of you companions are exceptionally good-looking..."

"So, does that mean I'm holding back in terms of appearance? I feel truly ashamed..."

His Observation Haki allows him to sense subtle changes in people's emotions.

Previously, when landing on Aska Island, Water Seven Island, and Jaya Island.

Many people expressed surprise and admiration towards their companions on the ship.

It was clearly an emotion expressed towards the appearance and demeanor of his companions.

This is enough to illustrate the point.

All of my companions on the ship were exceptionally good-looking...

In other words.

Apart from him, everyone else in the Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group was a handsome man and a beautiful woman.

Did he become a liability?

I'm truly sorry, but there's nothing I can do about that...

Chapter 143 Ascending to the Sky Island! The Shandians' Advance!

'Boom boom boom...'

The sea roared, the waves crashed wildly, creating a deafening roar.

A gigantic whirlpool had formed on the sea surface at some unknown time, completely engulfing the entire sea surface within sight.

The vortex spun wildly, as if it could swallow everything in this area.

Even one or two large sea kings were swept away by this vortex without any power to resist.

No matter how much they struggle, they can never escape the pull of the vortex.

This scene sent chills down one's spine...

"Oh no, this won't work, will it?"

"This whirlpool could probably swallow even a small island. You're saying we need to sail right to the center?"

On the Black Demon, Nami was terrified as she looked at the enormous vortex that had formed in front of her.

She has an innate sensitivity to ocean currents, wind direction, and climate.

This kind of climate and weather phenomenon is already at the level of a natural disaster!

If this vortex formed around a small island, she had no doubt that the island would be gradually swallowed up by the vortex and eventually disappear...

But instead, they were heading towards the middle?

Is this suicide mission?

"Now this is what adventure feels like! How to navigate safely through the whirlpool will depend on your skills, Nami!"

Excitement gleamed in Lox's eyes.

This was the first time he had ever seen such a scene.

The power of nature should not be underestimated.

With his current strength, even if he unleashes his strongest attack, he probably won't be able to break this vortex apart!

"You're making things difficult for me, Nami!"

Nami roared at Rocks.

Knowing what to do, she didn't dare to hesitate and began to direct the others to take action.

"It's...it's coming..."

In the distance beyond Nami's sight, a thick layer of clouds drifted by.

The adjective "slice" is very accurate; the clouds were so thick, huge, and obscured the sun.

Even sunlight cannot penetrate it.

That is the Cloud of Accumulated Emperor.

That's also the location of the Sky Island!

"As expected, there was some deviation; it's not exactly in the center. I hope everything goes well for them..."

The Black Demon was escorted by another ship, the Gorilla Pirates from Cricket's Ape Mountain Alliance.

Responsible for guiding the Black Demon.

The "King of Undersea Exploration" gorilla has mastered sonic attacks, so he is needed to pinpoint the exact location of the towering ocean current!

"Everyone, try your best to reach the center point. The whirlpool will stop in a few minutes. Only by being near the center point can you successfully ride the surging current into the sky!"

"By the way, Ji Diyun's location is off; it's only on the edge, so... good luck to you all. I'll be retreating now!"

The gorilla held a microphone in its hand, amplifying its voice so that it echoed around.

"Thank you for your guidance. Please give my regards to Mr. Coolidge!"

Rocks spoke in that direction, his voice carrying clearly even amidst the crashing waves.

We will, and good luck to you!

The Gorilla Pirates' ship began to change course; they didn't want to be pulled into the whirlpool.

That's too dangerous...

The Black Demon has already entered the vortex.

Under Nami's guidance, they followed the ocean current towards the center.

There is no danger at present.

Locus stood on the deck, a smile on his face, and shouted, "Men! Let's head to the Sky Island!"

Kuina smiled and nodded: "Yes."

Little Yi, holding hands with Yi Xiao, wasn't afraid at all. Her face was flushed with excitement. She waved her other hand, responding to Lox's words: "Oh oh oh, off to the Sky Island!!"

Robin looked at the approaching Cloud of Ephemeris in the distance and smiled, "Skypiea, huh? This is truly something to look forward to..."

He laughed and said, "This is also my first time traveling to a sky island in this way. It is indeed a novel experience."

Nami's reaction was different from the others; she kept praying, "Everything will go well! Everything will go well! Please don't have any problems! Please don't have any problems!!"

Other people are too ambitious.