Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

Simply put, due to his "physical limitations," Im is no longer able to fight...

"Blackwing Demon" Lox, remember me, you are a greater threat than the former David clan's Lox..."

Im's red-rimmed eyes fixed on Lox, uttering his final, chilling, and murderous words: "I... will from now on ruthlessly eliminate you all... eradicate this threat..."

'boom!'

It's unclear what kind of power Im used, but a light shone through the booming sound.

When the light faded, Im had vanished without a trace...

Also missing were the other two surviving members of the Knights of God...

"Roar!!"

Seeing the enemy leave, Lox roared, seemingly with some pleasure and enjoyment.

'Boom boom boom...'

A violent burst of spiritual pressure and a torrent of Conqueror's Haki shook a large area around it, displaying the posture of a victor!

There are no enemies left on the battlefield.

The Donquixote Family is now defunct, with many of its members killed. A few escaped in the chaos just now, thanks to the intervention of "The Wildfire" Jhin...

The navy had already withdrawn, unable to properly take away even those who died in the line of duty, leaving behind a pile of corpses...

The World Government's last remaining member of the CP0, the Demon Mask organization, left sometime after summoning the Knights of God, and not many people paid much attention to them...

Kaido was defeated by Rocks in this battle and was taken away by "King the Wildfire," possibly reuniting with the remnants of the Donquixote Family and leaving Dressrosa...

One member of the Knights of God was killed, and the rest were no match for Rocks. They retreated thanks to Im's abilities...

There are no enemies left on the battlefield!

"What should we do now?"

However, Yixiao showed no sign of relaxation; instead, her expression became even more serious: "If I can't wake up..."

The enemy was either dead or defeated.

However, Rocks did not return to normal and remained in this "rampant" state...

If he can't come to his senses, who can stop Rocks?

he?

Stop joking!

He is unlikely to be a match for Rocks in this form; the difference in strength is too great.

He might be able to hold out for a short time, but he definitely couldn't "suppress" the current Lox...

Moria, exhausted from the side effects of the enhancement drug he had taken, dragged himself to Issho's side: "I'm afraid we can't just leave this to chance, Mr. Issho..."

Olivera added in a deep voice, "Now that the enemy has left, if the captain still can't regain his senses, we'll be left to fend for ourselves..."

Moria and Olivera simply stepped back but did not leave, and they watched the entire battle unfold.

In addition to being shocked and stunned, I also began to worry.

They shared the same thoughts as Yixiao...

"Although Rocks had mentioned this situation to us before, he clearly underestimated the power he possessed after going 'rampant'..."

Yi Xiao said in a deep voice, "Even if we call on the entire adventure team, it will still be difficult to suppress him..."

Judging from the strength that Rocks has shown so far.

Even if the entire Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group rushed forward, they would probably be defeated.

Yixiao was at a loss for what to do.

We can only hope that Rocks can regain his sanity...

"Hey, the enemy's all gone. What's wrong with your captain?"

Sabo, who had also witnessed the battle, flashed over as well.

He glanced at the terrifying and ferocious-looking Rocks, then said to the adventurers, "Don't tell me... your captain is the 'enemy' from now on?"

"..."

The three fell silent.

There was no answer to this question.

At the same time, they were also curious about Sabo's identity.

Previously, only Rocks, Kuina, Robin, and Nami had contact with Sabo.

The others were unaware of Sabo's identity.

However, judging from Sabo's actions just now, he should know Rocks.

Sabo was so flustered by the silence of the three that sweat rolled down his forehead, and his voice trembled slightly: "No...no way?"

Is it true or not?

Are they going to fight Rocks in this posture?

How many lives are there to fill the gap?

'Om! '

Just as these people fell silent, unsure of how to respond...

Something changed about Rocks over there.

With a soft sound, the "mutation" on Rocks' body disappeared.

Reverting from the "blurred" state back to normal human form...

Chapter 242: The Curtain Falls! Departure! The Untapped Potential of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit...

"Out?"

Rocks, now back to his normal appearance, knelt on one knee, panting heavily, his tone filled with doubt and uncertainty.

In the realm of consciousness and the world of the mind, his perception is suppressed, and he is unaware of what is happening in the outside world.

Just now, the energy that filled the space of consciousness and the world of the mind suddenly contracted and converged towards the Great Demon, thus allowing Rocks to regain control of his body...

"Is it because the Great Demon overexerted himself? Or is it something else..."

Lockes thought to himself.

At this moment, his Observation Haki had already swept over the surroundings, giving him an assessment of the situation.

There was no sign of the enemy, only Yi Xiao and his companions.

They are clearly out of danger...

Is it because the Great Demon has exhausted too much energy and can no longer control his body?

Or are there other reasons?

'Swish swish swish...'

Ichisho, Moria, and Oliver arrived and inquired about Rocks' condition.

"I am fine."

Lox waved his hand and asked, "Tell me what just happened..."

"..."

Listening to the descriptions from Issho and the others, Rocks' eyes flickered slightly as he muttered to himself, "He's overwhelming Im and Kaido in battle... Is the Great Demon really that strong?"

'And the described appearance... a second release?'

'No, it should be the appearance of the Great Demon itself...'

Resurrected blade?

It shouldn't be!

Resurrección is essentially a transformation of an Arrancar back to its "hollow form," a true form that enhances its "potential."

The Great Demon was originally a humanoid phantom.

The Great Demon's "energy" caused Rocks' body to mutate, naturally revealing the Great Demon's true form.

It looks quite similar to the second stage of Resurrection.

But Rocks felt this was neither a release nor an awakening.

Rocks had a strange premonition that Blackwing Daima's Resurrection, or rather, the awakening of his Devil Fruit, was related to Rocks, his "master."

To put it simply...

The Great Demon cannot complete the Arrancar process on its own; it needs Rocks' "assistance".

Because the Great Demon's energy is supplied by Rocks!

Either Rocks completely subdues the Great Demon, or the Great Demon subdues Rocks.

Only when one side completely surrenders and loses the ability to resist will the power of release and awakening appear!

'The goal remains the same: we must still subdue the great demon...'

'But... I always felt that the Great Demon wasn't so difficult to get along with? Was I wrong before?'

The thought inexplicably came to Lox.

He had previously judged the Great Demon to be "harmful" to him, always wanting to devour his soul and possess his body.

Now Lox is wondering if he made a mistake in his judgment?

Otherwise, why would the Great Demon retreat after repelling the enemy...?

Is it really just due to excessive energy expenditure?

'Never mind, I'll observe more closely later...'

Locus looked into his inner world and saw the great demon "curled up into a ball," then shook his head without giving it much thought.