Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Rocks' fist slammed into Kizaru's crossed, black arms, and a blinding golden light shone forth the moment it struck.

This is a double defense of dominance and capability.

Although it neutralized most of the force of the punch, Kizaru was still blasted away by it.

The penetrating force of the punch struck his internal organs, causing him to groan and blood to trickle from the corner of his mouth...

'boom!!'

Without Kizaru's support.

The golden sphere of light dissipated into light particles.

Even without the golden sphere's protection, the weakened spiral shockwave continued its charge forward.

The target was Kizaru, who was flying backwards...

"Encountering such a monster..."

Kizaru stopped flying backward, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and muttered under his breath, "What terrible luck!"

I shouldn't have made excuses to be lazy; now I've run into this trouble.

But troublesome as it may be.

He could only do his best to resolve it.

We can't afford to let anything happen to his subordinates, can we?

This is something his general would not allow!

"Light Burst Kick!"

As the spiral shockwave continued to hurtle towards him, Kizaru's expression changed, becoming more serious and solemn.

Kizaru raised his right leg.

The lower leg area radiated light like the sun.

With his kick, a burst of light, like a burst of sunlight, shot out and flew past.

It was just a ball of light the size of a fist, yet it contained the explosive power of a nuclear bomb!

'Boom!'

The bursting golden light and the devastating spiral shockwave collided in mid-air.

Like the release of power from a nuclear explosion.

Shockwaves radiated outwards in concentric rings.

As the light flashed, a mushroom cloud rose slowly from that spot.

Fine crackles of lightning crackled all around, while the center still radiated intense heat...

……

"What... what's going on with this ocean...?"

New member Wapa stared blankly at the mushroom cloud that had formed, swallowing hard.

The shock in his eyes was undisguised: "How can someone so casually possess such terrifying power..."

Laki was also completely stunned: "Compared to this golden man, Enel is utterly insignificant..."

They had just come down from the sky island.

So, you just randomly encounter someone who possesses such terrifying strength?

Is this ocean really that dangerous?

They really are like frogs in a well, with a limited view of the sky...

Nami was also surprised by Kizaru's strength: "This old guy is so strong, even Rocks couldn't suppress him?"

With a smile, Ikko's Observation Haki remained locked on that spot as he slowly said, "A Marine Headquarters Admiral is not so easy to deal with."

Kuina spoke in a cool tone: "Neither of them has really gotten serious yet; they're still testing each other."

"But Rocks won't lose; he still has trump cards up his sleeve."

"He's truly on par with a Navy Admiral now, that's so fast..."

Robin couldn't help but recall the brief exchange between Rocks and Aokiji.

Back then, Rox was not as composed as she is now, and she couldn't help but say, "It's so reassuring."

Little Yi waved her little fist, silently cheering for Rocks: "Go, Captain!"

None of them thought Rocks would lose.

Even if the opponent is Admiral Kizaru of the Marine Headquarters.

Because Lox hadn't gone all out yet.

He still has a trump card up his sleeve.

Rocks' strongest form is when he grows long horns, wings, and a tail, and his body undergoes some "mutation".

Even when facing Lox in that state, Lian Yixiao admitted that he lost more than he won...

……

The navy personnel on the warship also witnessed the battle between the two, and their eyes revealed shock and horror.

Many people only know about "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks from intelligence reports.

I didn't actually see it with my own eyes...

Looking at it now...

The opponent was actually able to fight Admiral Kizaru to this extent.

This also surprised many naval personnel...

"Is this the strength of the black-haired swordsman? It's terrifying. Faced with a criminal like this, we... are simply powerless to fight back..."

"Admiral Kizaru will not be defeated; he is a Marine Admiral!"

"But the black-haired swordsman is terrifying. Has his strength increased again in just a few months? He can hold his own against Admiral Kizaru..."

"..."

Listening to the whispers of her colleagues, Isca took a deep breath.

Looking at the figure standing in mid-air, his eyes were filled with solemnity: "It really is beyond the scope of a newcomer."

"Compared to Ace, this guy is practically inhumanly strong..."

Remembering what Ace had once told her, Iska murmured, "If you want to compete with someone like that, you'll have to become stronger, Ace..."

Ace once said that.

One of his targets was "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks.

They wanted to fight the opponent and win.

She feels now...

For Ace to achieve this goal, the chances are slim, and the difficulties are immense.

Because now the black-haired swordsman truly possesses the terrifying strength to fight a Marine Admiral.

Ace could never do something like that right now...

……

"Are they finally getting serious? I knew it, the general isn't so easy to deal with..."

Rocks stomped on the air and levitated in mid-air.

Seeing the change in Kizaru's eyes and aura, Rocks' eyes also revealed an excited fighting spirit:

"If you can't even beat me in this state, you don't deserve the title of Admiral of the Marine Headquarters!"

Due to his personality, Kizaru rarely takes things seriously.

They've always been perfunctory in their work.

In the original story, during the battle between Luffy and Eghardt, Luffy might not have been truly serious.

He had no choice but to act under orders...

It's hard to say who is the strongest among the admirals, but Kizaru is definitely the most mysterious and troublesome one.

Moreover, mystery also implies the possibility of being the strongest...

"Well, for the sake of my subordinates' lives, I have no choice but to take this seriously."

Kizaru pouted, somewhat reluctantly saying, "Next, I'm going to make my move with the attitude of defeating you..."

The probing is almost complete.

Although I was startled by the other party's madness, I also suffered some injuries.

However, it's still within his tolerance range...

For the sake of his subordinates' lives, he had no choice but to be serious.

Then let's defeat this guy!

I hope the other party keeps their word.

Otherwise, the only option is to use the other party as leverage to exchange for hostages...

Upon hearing this, Lox revealed a boastful and unrestrained smile: "Hey, you don't think you can beat me when you get serious, do you?"

"If it were a few months ago, I might not have been a match for you, but now... I don't think I'll lose!"

"I don't think I can easily defeat you. I'll just have to give it my all. I hope you keep your word, or I'll be in for a headache..."

Kizaru slightly twisted his neck.

The nonchalance and boredom in his eyes had disappeared.

Instead, it is characterized by seriousness and sharpness.

"Light is both speed and heat. Have you ever been exposed to sunlight?"