Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

"Huh? Rocks?"

Upon hearing this name, Garp froze on the spot.

Rocks...

He knew that name all too well; it was impossible for him to forget it!

The other person's name is actually that...

Garp's expression was very strange: "Your name is Rocks?"

Lox's mischievous pleasure was satisfied, but he looked puzzled: "What? Is my name strange?"

Karp didn't know what to say: "No..."

He encountered a man named Rocks, who was a young man who could unleash flying slashes at such a young age.

Judging from his appearance, he should be no more than twenty years old.

To possess such strength at such a young age, and to be called Rocks...

A strange thought arose in Garp's mind—was Rocks reincarnated?

Karp's eyes flickered as he observed Rocks's changing expression, and he slowly said, "I just think this name sounds really powerful; not just anyone would dare to choose this name..."

"Is this name imposing? I don't really think so. It's not as imposing as Eiichiro Oda's."

Lockes' expression remained completely unchanged as he casually remarked, "As for what name to choose, that wasn't my decision. It was decided by the elders in my family, and there's nothing I can do about it."

"I've gotten used to this name, otherwise I would really like to change it to Eiichiro Oda, this name sounds so powerful!"

"The elders in the family? That's something we can't change, hahaha!"

Garp, oblivious to what was happening on Rocks' face, burst into laughter again.

The world is so big, and the population is so large, it's not uncommon for people to share the same name...

Let's just consider it a coincidence!

Garp asked, "But why does the name Eiichiro Oda sound so imposing?"

Rocks laughed: "If there is a god in this world, his name is definitely Eiichiro Oda!"

Without continuing the small talk, Rocks asked the question that had been bothering him: "So, does Lieutenant General Garp have anything else to say? You can't expect me to treat you to dinner, can you?"

What exactly is that old guy Garp trying to do?

We can't possibly investigate his background and origins just because of the name "Lox", can we?

As for arresting him?

Not so much.

First of all, Rocks was not a pirate and did not do anything heinous.

Secondly, Garp is not the kind of hawkish navy officer; he has his own set of behavioral principles.

It's unlikely that someone would attack an "ordinary person" like him for no reason... right?

"I love your straightforward personality!"

Garp looked at him with admiration and explained his thoughts: "I would like to invite you to join the Navy. You have great talent, and if you are trained, you may very well become a Navy Admiral in the future!"

That was indeed his idea.

If they're pirates, then arrest them; if not, then try to recruit them into the Navy.

Now that he knows the other person isn't a pirate, and is named Rocks... Garp is even more eager to recruit him into the Marines!

A powerful naval force named Rocks...

It sounds really interesting!

"Inviting me to join the Navy?"

Rocks was surprised, but shook his head and refused: "I have no intention of joining the Navy."

"Pfft, hahaha, even your rejections are so direct?"

Garp laughed heartily, almost to the point of tears...

Locus: "..."

The other person's easily startled personality... is quite abstract!

"Kid, don't blame me for reminding you, your name... is not suitable for venturing out on this vast ocean."

After laughing enough, Garp's tone became more serious: "I don't want to know if you know what this name means."

"However, this name will bring you a lot of unnecessary trouble."

Joining the Navy is your best choice!

Does the other party know the meaning behind the name "Lox"?

Karp didn't want to delve into it.

I was just trying to kindly remind them.

Using this name to sail the seas will cause a lot of unnecessary trouble.

Whether they are from the Navy or pirates, anyone who knows the meaning behind this name will definitely pay close attention to "Rocks".

Given the opponent's youth, talent, and the name Rocks, it's hard for some people on the high seas not to care or pay attention!

The name "Lox" is truly significant; to put it bluntly, it's almost like a "taboo"...

"A name can actually cause trouble?"

Lox feigned ignorance, his tone tinged with surprise: "What literary inquisition?"

Counting on his fingers with one hand, Rocks looked directly at Garp: "If I don't join the Navy, will Vice Admiral Garp attack me because of this name?"

Is this fight in Chapter 30 absolutely necessary?

"That's a problem."

Garp fell into deep thought: "Let me think about it carefully..."

If he were just a young man with amazing talent who could unleash slashing attacks, Garp would only mention him briefly, even though he would be worth recruiting into the Navy.

Like that blond boy just now, whether or not one agrees depends on personal preference.

He won't force it.

But now that the man is named Lox, the meaning is different.

Regardless of whether it's to satisfy some of one's own inner desires.

It's because I don't want to see a promising talent get into so much trouble because of their name.

He really wanted to recruit this kid named Rocks into the Navy!

Locus: "..."

No way?

Is that old man Garp really planning to make a move?

This doesn't fit their personality!

Or is it that... the name Rocks is really that sinister?

"I've made up my mind. I'm going to recruit you into the Navy Headquarters as a Marine!"

After a pause, Garp looked at Rocks and gave him a willful smile: "Even if you don't agree, you have to come with me to Marine Headquarters!"

"You two come along too!"

Garp then looked at Kuina and Nami.

These two must be Rocks's accomplices, so let's take them both to Marine Headquarters.

He's always been a capricious and willful person, acting on a whim...

"..."

Kuina and Nami looked at each other in bewilderment.

However, none of them spoke, and instead turned their gazes toward Lox...

Rocks smirked. "That's a bit much, Vice Admiral Garp."

Does this old guy really want to tie him up to the navy?

"Excessive? Where is it excessive?"

Garp, looking completely unconcerned, laughed and said, "I'm doing this for your own good!"

"I told you, the name Rocks will bring you a lot of trouble. Only by joining the Navy will you avoid this trouble!"

"Hahaha, I won't change my mind once I've made up my mind. You have to go whether you want to or not!"

Garp laughed.

do not care.

Let's get these three little guys into the Navy first.

Good prospects should not be overlooked.

We can't just watch them run off to become pirates like that brat Ace, can we?

Before they become pirates, let's define them first!

after?

We'll deal with the future later!

"Forcing others is not something the Navy should do."

Rocks looked directly at Garp and said calmly, "You should know the value of freedom. Forcibly depriving someone of their freedom will arouse resentment, Lieutenant General Garp."

"I know!"

Garp grinned: "But who says joining the Navy means losing your freedom? As long as you're strong enough, the Navy can't order you around!"