Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

"Do you two have some kind of connection? You look almost identical!"

Wings, horns, tails—aside from a few minor differences, these two are practically identical.

Is it really such a coincidence?

Is there some connection between these two that is unknown to others?

"Maybe they're all related to 'demons'?"

All Rocks could say was, "It's normal for a demon form of a certain mythical beast to look similar to me, since I am a great demon and 'she' is a demon."

Im's appearance is indeed very similar to his Hollowfication Third Stage.

The similarity is over 90%.

Any resemblance to actual persons or events is purely coincidental, and indeed it is a coincidence...

"A demonic form of some kind of mythical beast?"

Kaido muttered to himself.

Then, realizing something, a fierce glint appeared in his eyes as he stared at Lox: "But have you forgotten something? Why are you coming here to talk to me about this?"

"I don't recall ever being that close to you!"

Don't worry about it.

Rocks waved his hand: "This guy is not easy to deal with. I'm here to persuade you to leave. You don't want to be controlled like the former 'Rocks,' do you?"

Upon hearing this, Kaido sneered: "Oh ho ho, you think I'll end up like Rocks? Don't be ridiculous, kid!"

"Even Rocks fell victim to it, I don't think you'll be spared."

"Are you saying you can escape unscathed? You're as arrogant as ever!"

"In terms of spirit and willpower, no one in this world can rival me. I can handle it, but you may not be able to."

Rocks displayed extraordinary confidence in this regard.

Even if he is not Nika, not Nidhogg.

They are also confident that they can withstand Im's "Black to Domination"!

In terms of will, conviction, and spirit, Rocks was superior to all others in the world.

Because he is a time traveler, and the Black Winged Great Demonic Void resides within him!

This gave Rocks the greatest confidence!

Kaido: "..."

This guy is incredibly arrogant.

He could hear an unusual level of confidence in Lockes' words; this guy really thought he was the "god of the new world"!

They completely disregard everyone else!

Even Im, the King of this world, only made this guy feel slightly solemn...

Seeing Kaido's expression, Rocks curled his lip and said, "Fine, you're a stubborn guy too, so I won't let you leave."

Then he added, "How about we join forces?"

Lox cracked his neck: "I see. This guy wants to destroy this island like he destroyed God Valley, and then cover up what happened here."

"The Navy and the World Government have lost face once again, and even the mastermind behind the scenes has gotten involved. If this news gets out, it could cause even greater turmoil at sea."

"After all, I'm the one who started this mess. I'm a good person, and I can't stand seeing people suffer like this. How about we join forces and crush this guy?"

The situation escalated further.

It involves the Seven Warlords of the Sea plotting to seize the country, the defeat of a Marine Admiral, the World Government losing face, and even the most deeply hidden boss making his appearance...

This is no small matter!

To prevent further escalation and avoid greater unrest, wiping out the island and its inhabitants would be the easiest solution...

Lox thought there was a 90% chance that Im would do something so outrageously benevolent...

This incident was ultimately caused by Rocks, and Rocks certainly didn't want to bring about the destruction of Dressrosa because of him...

Then let's crush Im!

It's a bit too much for me to handle alone, so I'll bring Kaido along!

Chapter 239 Im's Dark Domination! Rocks: Oh no! Oh no! Oh no!

"Oh ho ho, let's join forces?"

Kaido scoffed, "What does the devastation on this island have to do with me? I don't care about that!"

"Don't forget, I'm your enemy!"

Kaido doesn't care about the deaths of innocent bystanders; even if the island is destroyed, it has nothing to do with him.

He's not the kind of good-natured person who'd suddenly become generous.

Join forces with the Blackwing Archmage?

Stop joking!

Lox shrugged: "This guy is not easy to deal with if we don't team up."

To prevent his companions from being "blackened and dominated" by Im, Rocks did not intend to let Issho, Moria, and Oliver take action.

It would be terrible if allies turned into enemies.

Rocks will do everything in his power to deal with Im, but if things get to the point of no return, he will have no choice but to give up on saving Dressrosa and retreat.

He is indeed a good person, but not a pushover; he wouldn't risk his life.

Just do your best.

If Dressrosa is destroyed, then Rocks will have no choice but to take down the World Government and Im to avenge Dressrosa.

"Oh ho ho, I won't team up with you, but I also won't attack you right now..."

Kaido glanced at Im over there, then grinned at Rocks and said, "Let's have a contest and see who can take down this guy!"

The "King of the World" in front of him was indeed stronger than himself.

If it were just me, I wouldn't be a match for them, let alone the other members of the God's Knights here.

Kaido doesn't care about Dressrosa's life or death, but he wants to fight Im, a powerful figure of that caliber.

If the Blackwing Demon were to suddenly launch a sneak attack on him while he was fighting Im, he risked dying here...

So this suggestion was made.

Lox smirked: "Fine, we won't team up or attack each other. You may be a ruthless guy, but you should be a man of your word, right?"

In some people's mouths, Kaido is synonymous with treachery and cunning, and has done some despicable things.

However, based on the description in the original work, Rocks did not think Kaido would be such a "villain".

Kaido, on the contrary, has the spirit of a great hero of the sea.

Being ruthless and vicious doesn't conflict with being a hero of the sea!

Kaido sneered, "Don't underestimate me, Blackwing Demon. I am 'Kaido of the Beasts,' and I don't go back on my word!"

Lox laughed: "Let's see who can take this guy down. Oh, and don't let your mind get controlled, or I might kill you!"

'Glug glug...'

Kaido pulled out a gourd of sake from somewhere, took a big gulp, and tossed it to Rocks, grinning as he said, "Although I don't know why the former 'Rocks' was controlled."

"However... I won't be so easily controlled!"

"I don't drink during battle."

Rocks tossed the gourd back, actually disapproving that Kaido had drunk from it, and slowly said, "Don't plant the flag, or you'll be caught off guard and suffer a humiliating defeat..."

Kaido narrowed his eyes: "..."

Just as he was about to say something more, Im calmly spoke up: "Have you all finished talking?"

'boom!'

A surge of Conqueror's Haki erupted, engulfing all directions and overwhelming the entire arena!

Boom! Boom boom!

Kaido and Rocks are also users of Conqueror's Haki, so naturally they won't be overwhelmed by the Conqueror's Haki of others.

At the same time, they unleash their own Conqueror's Haki.

The three Conqueror's Haki clashed together, creating a deafening roar, and purple-black lightning flashed in the sky!

With a final 'boom,' the three bursts of Conqueror's Haki dissipated simultaneously, vanishing without a trace.

'Is my Conqueror's Haki no match for it?'

Lockes pondered to himself.

When he unleashed Conqueror's Haki alongside Kaido, he was barely on par with Im at that moment.

This guy's Conqueror's Haki is ridiculously strong...

However, Rocks was not discouraged.

When he completely subdues the great demon and achieves "divine status".

The intensity of his Conqueror's Haki will definitely increase due to his spirit and will.

At that time, Rocks will stand at the pinnacle of the world in terms of Conqueror's Haki!

"Come on, let me see the power of you, the 'King of the World'..."

Kaido laughed and charged at Im with his spiked club.

"Cero!"

Rocks reacted instantly, unleashing a Cero.

'Boom! Boom boom boom…'