Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

It is a serious punch with penetrating force!

Furthermore, it was enhanced with Armament Haki that could cause internal destruction, and it was successfully unleashed!

"Ok?"

Kizaru's expression instantly darkened.

The opponent wasn't using any techniques learned from Garp's Iron Fist, but rather a different kind of attack that could penetrate external defenses...

It also incorporates Armament Haki that enhances internal destruction!

What a treacherous fellow!

'boom!'

Logia-type elemental transformations cannot provide immunity to Haki; Kizaru's Armament Haki only mitigated some of the power, the remaining force still pounded into him…

The immense impact on his internal organs caused Kizaru to cough up blood, and his eyes became bloodshot.

He was blasted away by the force and domineering power of the punch.

It transformed into a golden ray of light and shot out, finally crashing into the Yarqiman mangrove tree with a loud 'boom,' its body becoming embedded within it...

Upon witnessing this scene, Rayleigh couldn't help but exclaim in amazement, "Truly... an eye-opener..."

Kizaru was also an old face to him; he was familiar with the current admirals.

They were naturally aware of their strength...

As a result, Rocks only needed to make a few moves to send Kizaru flying and injure him.

Rocks' strength is truly terrifying!

What's even more frightening is that they are too decisive, and they will attack others with all their might as soon as they meet them.

Aren't you going to try to find out or say hello first?

That's not how their generation fought...

Shakky, with a thin cigarette dangling from her lips, raised an eyebrow in surprise: "The newspaper reports were indeed hiding something. Rocks' strength is not just about holding his own against Kizaru, is it?"

Although it was only a few exchanges of combat, she gleaned a lot of insights.

If this continues...

Rocks has a very good chance of defeating Kizaru, provided Kizaru doesn't run away...

Kuina, her right hand gripping the Wado Ichimonji, was ready to strike. Upon hearing this, she said, "Rocks said he was better at countering Kizaru."

"If it were any other general, this situation might not have occurred."

She had heard Rocks' analysis; Rocks was indeed quite effective against Kizaru...

Shaki laughed, "This also shows that Brother Lox is no ordinary person. He's really an amazing little guy..."

"Stare~"

Nami stared warily at Shakky.

Is the range of "cats stealing fish" that she needs to worry about now so wide?

From eleven-year-olds to teenagers and adults in their twenties, to those in their fifties and sixties...

Is Lox a succubus?

Is that how you attract the attention of the opposite sex?

"Cuckoo..."

Noticing Nami's wary look, Shakky couldn't help but laugh. After taking a drag of her cigarette, she comforted her, "Don't look at me like that, little girl. I'm just admiring you."

"But if I could be decades younger, I might actually take the initiative to pursue Brother Lox."

"Humph!"

Hearing this, Nami snorted and muttered under her breath, "What's the point of being so popular, Luo?"

As she said this, she glanced sideways at Leilia, whose eyes were shining brightly and who looked like a brainless fan, and said with a sneer, "Another 'fish-stealing cat' is going to be on the ship..."

She suddenly felt exhausted.

A whole bunch of philanderers!

"We should leave soon. Our whereabouts have been exposed, and this is not a place to stay for long."

Seeing the Navy gradually closing in, Robin said, "It might take some time before we can leave with the coating..."

They had discussed this matter before.

The coating for the Black Devil will be done by Rayleigh, the old coating craftsman, but that'll have to wait until things calm down after this incident...

Robin then looked at Shakky, his tone apologetic: "However... it seems that Ms. Shakky has been implicated..."

Don't worry about it.

Shakky waved her hand: "We old guys have retired and are no longer a big threat to the World Government and the Navy."

"Putting everything else aside, there are some people in the World Government and the Navy who know we're here, but they just don't care."

"As long as we don't do anything outrageous, we are actually a safe haven for them, no longer a threat."

Some people in the World Government and the Navy know they are here.

However, they maintained a tacit understanding with each other.

Pretend you don't know.

Since they are retired and pose no threat, taking action against them might actually provoke the Roger Pirates to cause trouble.

Therefore, the World Government and the Navy will not choose to take action against them...

"I see."

After thinking about it carefully, Robin understood the reason. She shook her head and said, "People who know some secrets are indeed feared by the World Government..."

Xia Qi laughed and said, "If you follow Brother Lox, you'll know about those things one day. If you don't want to learn about that history from Old Lei, go find it yourself."

Robin nodded: "I will."

Rayleigh originally intended to tell them about the "Void Century of History".

However, Rocks wasn't interested, Kuina didn't care, and Nami wasn't interested either...

Robin, the only one who was interested and made it her goal, decided to find it herself.

If you learn about that history from other people, you lose the meaning of the adventure.

"I'm glad I didn't cause you any trouble, otherwise I would feel quite bad."

Rocks, who had not pursued Kizaru, also returned here.

He said to Rayleigh and Shakky, "We should also leave now. We'll come back to bother you again after things have calmed down."

If it were on another island, Lox wouldn't have considered avoiding a confrontation.

However, the Sabaody Archipelago is too close to the Holy Land Mary Geoise and the Marine Headquarters, so enemy reinforcements will be continuous.

It's just Kizaru now, but later it could be the other two admirals coming together.

If the World Government were even more ruthless, and had the Knights of God intervene as well...

Then they really won't be able to escape!

There's no need to linger here. We can discuss the coating issue after things calm down.

'Pop pop pop...'

Just then, the Den Den Mushi in his pocket rang, and Rocks took it out to answer it.

The Den Den Mushi transmitted Illusion's slightly anxious voice: "Captain, a warship is heading this way..."

"Uncle Moria deduced from the warship's appearance and the person who made the move that the opponent was 'Momosasa' Gion, one of the Navy Headquarters' Vice Admirals!"

"Admiral Momousagi?"

Rocks was somewhat surprised after hearing this.

The name Lox was naturally familiar to him.

While a near-general's overall strength may not be as high as that of a general, he should not be underestimated...

Is the navy moving that fast?

"Understood, we'll return to the Black Demon now..."

After saying that, Rocks hung up the Den Den Mushi and said to his other companions, "Let's go, we should leave."

Everyone else nodded.

Then Rocks looked at Shakky and Rayleigh again: "I'm sorry for troubling you two. Consider it a favor I owe you..."

"Oh, by the way, Mr. Crocus once gave me a letter saying that he could ask the Roger Pirates to help me once, within their capabilities..."

"Well, although it's not quite right to say it that way, can we just consider it even?"

Rocks didn't like owing favors to others.

I plan to use the letter Crocus gave me as repayment for the favor...

"Oh, Crocus? It seems you've run into quite a few members of our pirate crew."

"You helped him too, didn't you? Otherwise, that stubborn old man wouldn't have given you this..."

Rayleigh also remembered this incident.

However, he shook his head: "Never mind, it's probably just a coincidence that Kizaru found this place. It can't be blamed on you. We can only blame our bad luck."

Rayleigh glanced at Nami and chuckled, "I don't want to be called a 'disgusting old man' by little Nami again."

"I'm an old man, I have my pride too..."

Nami: "..."

Why are you still worrying about this?

Who told you to be so aggressive earlier?

He's deliberately picking on her now, what an annoying old man!