Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

"The power of the natural system is indeed extraordinary."

Seeing this anomaly, Lockes didn't approach; he didn't want to be drained of all his moisture...

"Ok?"

Then, as if sensing something, Lox flashed away from his spot.

'laugh!'

Just as Lox left the spot, a sand blade imbued with the power of erosion and weathering pierced out from the ground.

If he hadn't dodged, Rocks would have been stabbed right through...

'Hiss hiss hiss...'

Then, a series of sand blades locked onto Lox and stabbed out, like thorns sprouting in the desert, sealing off a large area...

"Luckily, I can fly..."

Rocks strode through the air, dodging the barrage of sand blades.

Looking down at Crocodile, Rocks raised an eyebrow: "You're stronger than I expected, Crocodile..."

Combat power is indeed just for the sake of the plot.

If Crocodile had displayed such power in the original work, how could the fledgling Rubber Sun God have been a match for him?

Rocks couldn't help but think to himself, "What am I complaining about?"

This Crocodile "version" is incorrect!

Ignoring Rocks' provocation, Crocodile's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "Next, I will send you to your death, black-haired swordsman..."

Right hand opens again: "Heavyweight Sandstorm!"

As the storm expanded, endless sandstorms swept across the surrounding area.

Centered on his body, it transformed into a terrifying sandstorm that engulfed everything, sweeping across all directions.

At this moment, Crocodile was like a god who controlled sandstorms, able to unleash the power of nature with a mere thought.

The dust storm continues to expand in size.

Wherever it goes, everything is swallowed up and weathered away.

Moreover, this sandstorm also contains the power to drain the moisture from everything and weather it away.

To control the power of nature with one's own strength—that is the essence of a nature-type ability user!

"If you can do it."

Although Crocodile's version is incorrect, Rocks is not afraid.

They didn't pay much attention to the terrifying sandstorm that was big enough to destroy a city; it was just that it was a bit large.

No matter what's in front of you, just cut it down!

"Extreme Slash!"

Rocks gripped his black sword and raised it high above his head, his body radiating the sharp, sword-wielding aura of a swordsman, like a blade drawn from its sheath.

With a low shout, Rocks unleashed a powerful sword strike.

'Om! '

A slender slash shot out from the edge of the sword.

The emerald green light seemed to have cleaved a gap in the sandstorm ahead.

The subsequent slash was unstoppable and powerful, heading straight for Crocodile's location!

'Wow!'

Rocks took a step forward and followed up with a slash.

Covered in Armament Haki, he resisted the dense sand particles that had corrosive and weathering power.

No matter what kind of Devil Fruit ability it is, Armament Haki can counter it.

During battle, Rocks was extremely cautious!

Rocks locked onto Crocodile, who was dodging the Extreme Slash, with his Observation Haki. Rocks then swung his left arm down and shouted, "One Bone!"

Chapter 94 Let me show you the swordsmanship of the future world's greatest swordsman!

With a 'thud'.

With an explosive burst of monstrous strength, his fist blasted forward.

Even the surging sandstorm had to avoid its sharp edge, as the impact punch went straight towards Crocodile.

"You're very strong; you're definitely not just an ordinary newcomer..."

Crocodile stood amidst the sandstorm, raising his hand to control the desert, transforming it into a shield that blocked Rocks' attack, leaving only a hail of sand flying everywhere...

Crocodile ignored the shockwaves emanating from the surrounding area, his cold gaze fixed on Rocks: "But this is the desert, my territory. Here, you will only face defeat!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Crocodile launched another attack.

He didn't make any move, but the surrounding desert erupted at that moment.

The desert turned into an ocean, crashing like waves with a fierce and wide-ranging attack.

Enough to submerge everything around it!

Anyone can talk big.

Lox scoffed and attacked instantly.

Every punch he threw was powerful and fierce, and every sword strike was sharp and deadly.

With its powerful attack, it blocked Crocodile's attacks, shattering the sand waves and sending sand and dust flying all around!

In the ocean of desert, Locus stood motionless!

"You'll see soon enough whether I'm exaggerating or not..."

Crocodile snorted coldly, his body turning into sand and disappearing, merging with the sandstorm.

Even his Observation Haki couldn't detect his movements.

The next moment Crocodile appeared not far from Rocks, his right arm transforming into a jet-black sand blade that slashed down with a whooshing sound.

The momentum was overwhelming, and the killing intent was palpable!

'boom!'

A red light flashed in Rocks' eyes as he tracked the attack's trajectory. With a swift sweep of his sword, he blocked Crocodile's strike.

At the same time, his left arm swung out, his fist shaking the air!

"Humph!"

Crocodile snorted coldly.

There was no option to dodge, or rather, it was impossible to dodge.

The golden hook on his left arm turned pitch black as it slammed down to meet Rocks' fist!

'Boom!'

Collision, impact, explosion, and deafening roar.

In this collision, Rocks gained the upper hand, forcing Crocodile to retreat more than ten meters, and his left arm could be seen trembling slightly...

"Your domineering aura is weaker than I imagined."

Rocks stood still, twisting his neck: "Was it because Whitebeard shattered your will and spirit that you slunk here to Paradise to show off your power?"

Putting aside other aspects, Crocodile's mastery of Haki is indeed not strong.

At least in terms of Armament Haki, she is clearly not as "hard" as him, only average...

"..."

Crocodile's face was grim.

His words fueled his anger.

Even if he didn't admit it in his heart, the reason he stayed in the first half was indeed related to Whitebeard...

The man's power made him feel that he could never reach him in his entire life.

Then, as a second choice, they wanted to obtain ancient weapons...

The other person's words bluntly revealed his "retreat" and exposed the wounds he didn't want to talk about.

How could he not be angry?

Did I hit the nail on the head?

Seeing Crocodile's gloomy face, Rocks couldn't help but laugh.

The laughter was full of sarcasm: "If you stay with the flock of sheep for too long, you'll eventually be assimilated into a sheep yourself, and in the end, you'll be taken down by a greenhorn. I can already see your fate!"

"How could you, who have lost your will and spirit, possibly be my match?"

In this world, individual will and spirit are extremely important.

Crocodile is currently in his physical prime, but his strength has been greatly diminished due to the loss of his fighting spirit.

He wasn't in the same state as when he fought Whitebeard.

Perhaps it was for this reason that he was defeated by the Rubber Sun God three years later in the original story...

Don't be fooled by the fact that it's only been three years.

But for someone who intends to achieve their goals through scheming and intrigue rather than strength, their ambition and will will be gradually diminished.

A weakening of one's spirit and will will lead to a significant decline in one's strength!

"Shut up!"

Crocodile was furious at these words.

He felt insulted.