Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Perona brought this on herself; there's nothing she can do about it.

On Thriller Bark, Perona always lacked playmates, and most of the time she was only accompanied by zombies.

The zombies, in turn, follow Perona's lead.

That's why he developed such a willful and arrogant personality.

Having someone to "discipline" her is not a bad option.

Anyway, it's just playing around, we won't go too far.

Nami was quite sensible; let the two of them handle it...

With their farce over, Moria turned to Rocks and asked some crucial questions: "So, Captain, where are we headed next? Are we going straight to the New World?"

"What are your plans after you go to the new world?"

“I will definitely go to the New World; I need to have my own territory there.”

Rocks had long planned for the future: "If you want to have your own territory, it's inevitable that you'll clash with the Four Emperors."

"The most likely targets for us are Kaido of the Beasts and Charlotte Linlin of Big Mom. We need to be prepared to deal with them."

Having one's own territory is to have a stable environment to deal with future attacks from the Great Demon.

When fighting the Great Demon, Rocks was defenseless and in his most vulnerable state.

To avoid any accidents.

Lox needed a safe, secure place where he wouldn't be disturbed by others.

Such a place can only be one's own territory or domain.

It is a safe place, like the stronghold of the Four Emperors, which even if the other Four Emperors were to come out in full force, they might not be able to take it down!

However, if one desires territory and land, conflict with the Four Emperors is inevitable...

"Hehehe, you've brought up those sea emperors right away, that's really putting pressure on me..."

"However, given the captain's strength and reputation, once he heads to the New World, he will inevitably face attacks from the Four Emperors..."

Moria is also a veteran pirate.

He was naturally aware of the situation in the new world.

Among the Four Emperors, Kaido the Beasts and Charlotte Linlin the Big Mom are known to target "newcomers" who have just entered the New World.

Moria stared at Rocks and grinned. "Captain, are you confident you can handle them?"

Lox said calmly, "If I hadn't, I wouldn't have said those things to you before."

"I'm confident I can stop the Yonko themselves, but I'll need you to take care of their subordinates..."

Rocks said, "Kaido's 'Three Disasters,' Charlotte Linlin's 'Three Sweet Commanders'..."

Robin corrected: "The Big Mom Pirates are the Four Sweet Commanders!"

Locus: "..."

"I know!"

Rocks glanced at Robin and continued, "The Three Calamities and the Three Sweet Commanders are all quite strong. Currently, among the Blackwing Demon Adventurers, only Yi Xiao can reliably defeat them."

Looking at Kuina, Lox said, "Kuina is capable of fighting him, but I'm afraid we can't say for sure that she can win right now."

Kuina said coolly and firmly, "I will win!"

"Let's talk about the present."

Rocks smiled, then looked at Moria and said, "As for you, Moria... how confident are you if you were to encounter the Three Calamities and the Three Sweet Commanders?"

Robin: "..."

She corrected you, and you still got it wrong.

Are you deliberately picking a fight?

"..."

Moria glanced at Yixiao and Guina.

These two were probably the two strongest men under Rocks.

I think I'm probably no match for those two right now...

As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, how could he possibly rank among the top three in the Blackwing Daima Pirates?

This is really...

Letting out a breath, Moria said seriously, "If it were before, I felt absolutely confident, but now... it's hard to say, my strength has declined too much..."

He used to think he would never lose to the Three Calamities or the Three...Four Generals, but now his understanding of his own strength is somewhat blurred.

His performance has declined too drastically.

Rocks felt that Moria could indeed be "saved," so he asked this question: "If you were given time, do you think you could recover to your peak condition?"

Losing willpower and faith will make one weak.

But as long as you regain your will and belief, your strength will be restored.

Willpower and belief are things that have been repeatedly emphasized in this world.

"Hehehe, maybe it's possible. I won't waste any more time."

Moria's eyes blazed with the flames of revenge: "If I could, I would personally seek revenge on Kaido for the deaths of my former comrades and Absalom!"

Looking at Moria in this state, Rocks laughed and said, "As expected of the partner I chose."

"With this kind of will and belief, you can not only return to your peak, but even be stronger than at your peak!"

Moria was once able to fight Kaido, and even if he lost, it doesn't mean Moria was weak.

Kaido is just stronger.

Now Moria has regained his will and faith.

Rocks believed that Moria would surpass his former peak.

I wouldn't dare say I'm at the level to fight the Four Emperors head-on, but I'd definitely be able to take on the top executives of the Four Emperors' pirate crews!

Moria stared intently at Rocks: "I'll use you to test my skills, Captain..."

Lox shrugged: "Just don't let me discourage you."

"Hehehehe..."

Moria let out a sharp laugh.

He seemed quite satisfied with Lox's answer.

Moria seemed to remember something and asked, "Speaking of which, Captain, your name isn't actually related to that person, is it?"

He naturally had a very deep memory of the name "Lox".

Is our captain connected to that person?

"What? You care about this too?"

Rocks raised an eyebrow before saying, "I naturally have nothing to do with that guy, but my elders were once members of the Rocks Pirates."

"They gave me this name so that I could inherit some kind of 'Will of Lox'."

"Is someone from the Rocks Pirates standing behind them?"

Moria exclaimed in surprise, "The captain must be quite something. No wonder he has such strength at such a young age."

"Hehehe, inheriting the will of Lox."

"No wonder the world government and navy value you so much. Now we'll give you the title of 'Emperor of the Sea'."

"Is it to attract the attention of the Four Emperors? A blatant and obvious scheme..."

The fact that the other party was backed by members of the Rocks Pirates explains why Rocks possessed such strength at such a young age.

He also had a guess as to why the other party was called the "Fifth Emperor of the Sea" by the World Government and the Navy—it was to make the Four Emperors target Rocks!

"I don't care about that bullshit 'Will of Lox,' I just want to do what I want to do."

Rocks counted on his fingers: "I don't care about Rocks' Will or ONE PIECE."

My goal is to "go wherever I want and do whatever I want!"

Lox grinned, revealing a wanton smile: "Those who interfere with me, those who try to stop me..."

"Whether it's the World Government, the Navy, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, or the Four Emperors, they will all be crushed by me!"

"Hehehe, what grand ambitions and aspirations!"

Hearing Rocks's arrogant and unrestrained words, Moria was somewhat surprised, then forced a smile: "If you can do that, this world will be yours."

"Not just a maritime hegemon, but a world hegemon!"

"Only by becoming the master of this world, the true master, can you do this!"

Moria keenly realized one thing.

Rocks' ambitions and aspirations far exceeded his desire to become the ruler of the seas and the Pirate King.

"It's not easy to do something like this. Rocks failed, Roger couldn't do it, and even the current Four Emperors don't have the ability!"

Moria grinned at Rocks: "So, Captain, how confident are you in your ability to do it?"

Lox laughed even more unrestrainedly: "Ten percent too arrogant, nine percent too humble, hmm, let's say ninety-eight percent!"

"Ninety-eight percent..."

Moria murmured the word.

He glanced at the others present.

Seeing that none of them showed any surprise or astonishment, he was taken aback.

How could they trust Lox so much?

Looks like I've really joined an amazing pirate crew!

Moria chuckled, "Hehehe, does that mean you, Captain, won't compete with me for the title of Pirate King?"