Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Moreover, the black-haired swordsman was putting considerable pressure on him through his Observation Haki...

This guy's terrifying talent is something the Navy has been emphasizing. Now that more than half a year has passed, his strength must have improved by leaps and bounds.

It's definitely stronger than it was six months ago, and by a significant margin...

"That's terrifying. After living in seclusion for more than half a year, he dared to confront a Marine Headquarters Admiral upon returning to sea, and even threatened him with words..."

Kizaru was very wary, but his tone was rather calm: "Has anyone ever told you that you're scary? The black-haired swordsman..."

"A few months ago, if I encountered Zephyr or Aokiji, I would have chosen to retreat. Now, several months have passed, and if I were to encounter a Marine Admiral again, would I still retreat..."

Lox grinned and said, "Haven't I been hiding away for nothing all this time?"

"Or do you want to fight me first and then have a proper 'talk' with me, Admiral Kizaru..."

Chapter 157 Kizaru: Is this fight inevitable? Rocks' "Hollowfication" state!

"Forget it, let's fight first and then talk."

"It's rare to encounter a Marine Headquarters Admiral; it would be a shame not to fight him..."

By chance, they encountered only one admiral from the Navy Headquarters.

It would be unreasonable not to have a fight then...

"After all, there's still plenty of time!"

A smug smile crept across Lockes' lips, his eyes gleaming with undisguised fighting spirit.

It's as if to say, "You, Kizaru, have no choice but to fight this battle!"

"..."

Kizaru fell silent again, his lips twitching wildly.

This guy is really domineering.

Have you considered his opinion?

no……

Because the fist has already come crashing down!

"Spare me..."

Kizaru's face darkened as he watched the fist hurtling towards him, glowing with a deep emerald green light.

He raised his right leg and stepped out, golden laser light gathering at the soles of his feet and condensing into a force.

Their fists collided!

'boom!!'

Fists and feet collided, creating a deafening roar, and shockwaves swept outwards from the point of impact.

Some of the navy personnel, who had been pressed down by gravity, were tossed around like tumbling gourds...

Since it was a hasty attack, Kizaru was sent flying backward in golden light by Rocks' punch.

Or perhaps it was Kizaru who used the force to fly backwards, moving away from the warship's location.

Don't let it affect your subordinates!

"You reacted really fast, old man!"

Rocks smirked and took a step forward, catching up with Kizaru as if he had teleported through space.

Raise your fist and slam it down again: "One Bone!"

'Shuh! '

Golden light burst forth, and Kizaru's body transformed into light and vanished from the spot.

They avoided Lox's attack.

Kizaru hovered in mid-air, looked at Rocks in front of him, and said in a deep voice, "Let's make a deal, Black-haired Swordsman."

"If you just want to know what's been happening at sea lately, I can tell you..."

"Didn't I say there's still time later?"

Rocks interrupted Kizaru.

His laughter was loud and unrestrained: "Of course, you can leave now. At your speed, if you're determined to run, I can't catch you."

"However, I can't guarantee that your subordinates won't be in any trouble..."

Is this fight absolutely inevitable?

Kizaru's brows furrowed so deeply they could practically trap a fly: "I am, after all, a Marine Admiral. Give me some face and spare my subordinate, how about it?"

He thought to himself how unlucky he was.

I made an excuse to slack off and actually ran into the Blackwing Demon Pirates?

And the worst-case scenario has occurred.

With a hostage in their hands, he can't leave even if he wanted to...

As a Marine Admiral, he may be unreliable most of the time, but he can't be careless when it matters...

"Hahaha, you think you're Red-Haired Shanks? You think I'd give you that kind of face?"

Rocks drew the Seven Star Sword.

The sword was pointed directly at Kizaru, and his tone was extremely domineering: "Fight me, and if I'm satisfied, I might spare your subordinates!"

Putting aside their differing stances, Rocks and Kizaru had no animosity towards each other.

Rocks had a scale in his heart.

He had a clear understanding of who should be killed and who shouldn't.

He didn't have much ill will towards that old bastard Kizaru.

Of the three admirals, Rocks only harbored ill will towards Akainu.

It's not because the other party killed "Fire Fist" Ace in the original work.

It was because of the other side's ruthless tactic of preferring to kill the innocent rather than let one person go.

Oh, and there's also the fact that they didn't kill Coby in the original story...

He can be hawkish, but Akainu is too hawkish.

Rocks couldn't stand the idea of ​​treating ordinary people's lives as worthless or as necessary sacrifices!

"Your request is a bit vague..."

Kizaru's eyes flashed.

He thought to himself that this guy really wasn't the kind of vicious pirate.

At least a vicious pirate wouldn't say something like not killing his subordinates...

The intelligence reports did not mention that the other side had indiscriminately killed innocent people.

It is known as "fierce and vicious".

It was purely because of the other party's strength, talent, and the things they had done that shook the ocean...

Kizaru narrowed his eyes and said, "To satisfy you? If you think only killing me will satisfy you..."

"That would be a bit difficult for me!"

"Then let's choose another one."

Lox licked his lips: "If you can defeat me, I'll spare your subordinates."

"Don't worry, Yixiao won't make a move. I guarantee it in the name of the captain of the Blackwing Demon Adventurer's Guild!"

"Well... how about a friendly spar? To be honest, I don't think I have any grudges against you guys, right?"

Kizaru inwardly cursed his bad luck.

He then began to negotiate: "As for the navy issuing a warrant for your arrest, that has nothing to do with me. I can't decide such a thing..."

"You talk too much nonsense!"

Rocks said coldly, "You should be glad you're not Zephyr or Aokiji, otherwise I wouldn't be so easy to talk to!"

"Furthermore, do you think you have the right to negotiate with me? Since your navy portrays me as fierce, I don't mind showing you how fierce I can be!"

"How terrifying, the black-haired swordsman..."

Kizaru indicated that he retracted his previous thought.

This guy is still quite "fierce," and his words are full of threats.

It seems this battle is unavoidable...

Thinking of this, Kizaru said seriously, "I hope you can keep your word, black-haired swordsman. After I defeat you, you will spare my subordinates!"

"The Kusanagi Sword!"

Kizaru drew a lightsaber from his left palm with his right hand.

With the lightsaber in hand, his aura also changed.

He was also a swordsman!

"Don't make a move, just keep an eye on those navy personnel."

Rocks addressed the crew of the Black Demon.

His gaze was fixed on Kizaru: "Come on, let me see how you compare to Aokiji."

"Don't disappoint me, Kizaru!"

"Oh dear, although we are both generals, I can't compare to those two monsters..."

Kizaru pouted, revealing an expression of self-deprecation.

But his movements were incredibly fast: "Laser!"

'laugh!'