Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me!

She brushed her messy hair behind her ear, glanced at Rocks who hadn't even broken a sweat, and felt a little frustrated.

Rocks was not only incredibly strong, but also incredibly fast.

That's insane!

Rocks didn't respond, but instead asked, "You're trying to unleash a flying slash, aren't you?"

Kuina nodded: "Yeah, but I haven't figured it out yet. It feels like something's missing..."

"It's not focused enough, not decisive enough. You need to integrate your own will and sword momentum into the blade, and unleash a focused and decisive strike."

"I know what to do, it's just a bit difficult..."

"You were distracted. You were thinking about two things at the same time during the sparring session: Observation Haki and Flying Slash. You were trying to quickly comprehend them under the pressure I was putting on you."

Locus counted on one hand and slowly said, "But sparring is not a battle. It's true that I put pressure on you, but you know in your heart that I will not pose a threat to you."

"This is different from the mentality of fighting and killing against a powerful enemy."

Rocks looked at Kuina and suggested, "Let's put the matter of Haki aside for now. Although Haki is indispensable for the strong, it's not very useful in the first half of the Grand Line."

"The Flying Slash will be the biggest boost for you, and it's also easier to master."

"Alright, then I'll focus on practicing Flying Slash for now."

After hearing what Rocks said, Kuina thought it made sense and decided to start training in flying slashes first...

……

Kuina was training, so Lox didn't disturb her.

After exercising, Lockes felt refreshed.

He sat down in a chair and began to think about the two Devil Fruits...

"Let's try it once we get back to the ship. Hopefully, nothing unexpected will happen..."

Since Rocks had the idea of ​​letting the Blackwing Demon devour the Devil Fruit, he would naturally consider the consequences.

You need to be mentally prepared before you start trying.

If this triggers another "attack" from the Blackwing Demon within the body, it would be no small matter.

Don't let yourself lose control and "go berserk," or the problem will become much bigger.

Rocks is a Devil Fruit user and also a Jinchūriki with a Hollow residing within him, which gives him the potential to go berserk...

The Hollowfication of the Shinigami in Bleach and the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts in Naruto both carry the risk of going berserk.

There are also cases of Zoan-type Devil Fruit users failing to awaken their powers.

Lox was unsure of the consequences of his subsequent attempts and needed to proceed with caution...

"You guys are up early."

At that moment, Nami came out of the room, yawning.

She saw the two people in the backyard and couldn't help but mutter, "They're so strong, yet they work so hard..."

They're both amazing!

Compared to these two, she felt like a lazy good-for-nothing...

How can you become stronger without hard work?

Rocks glanced at Nami and beckoned, "Stop talking nonsense and come over here to train."

"Your body is too weak. Even if you become a Devil Fruit user in the future, you probably won't be able to exert much power."

"Know it!"

Nami pouted.

But she still started her daily exercise routine.

She didn't want to be a burden to Rocks and his gang.

Although the training and practice are very hard, she will not slack off.

I've gradually adapted to this pace of life...

Seeing Rocks deep in thought on the bench, Nami complained, "Wait a minute, why don't you come over and join us? Are you slacking off?"

Lockes took a moment to reply, "I've finished my daily training."

"Then why is Kuina still training?"

"She is hardworking and diligent; you should learn from her."

Nami: "..."

You've said everything!

"Since you're here, let's have a chat, Miss Robin."

As if he had discovered something, Lox smiled and said towards a certain spot, "After all, they are future companions, so we need to get to know them first."

Upon hearing Rocks' words, both Kuina and Nami stopped what they were doing and looked over in that direction.

"I haven't even said I wanted to join your adventurer's group yet..."

A sophisticated voice came from behind as Robin entered the backyard through a side door.

She walked towards Rocks, a smile on her face: "Let me introduce myself, my name is Nicole Robin, and I'm a historian..."

Chapter 98: There's no such thing as one of them sabotaging the other when it comes to these two troubles; the Navy Headquarters is paying attention!

Rocks introduced himself: "Duke Rocks, your future captain."

Robin: "..."

She hasn't said she agrees to join yet.

Has this person already assumed the role of her captain?

Robin's eyes flashed; the name seemed familiar. "Rocks, that name sounds familiar..."

“There was once a maritime overlord whose name was ‘Lox’.”

Rocks said, "Although not as highly regarded by the World Government as the Void Century, they are still people whose relevant information has been erased."

"You may have seen his records."

"The Rocks Pirates..."

Robin's pupils contracted slightly.

Reminded by Lox, she also recalled some intelligence records she had seen in Ohara...

The Rocks Pirates were once the undisputed rulers of the New World.

They are even more terrifying than the current Four Emperors.

Putting aside other things.

Of the four current rulers of the New World, three were once members of the Rocks Pirates...

Aren't you afraid?

Robin's mind raced as she stared at Rocks: "The person who bears this title and name will undoubtedly attract the attention of the World Government and the Navy."

"In fact... the level of attention they receive is no less than mine!"

Simply bearing this name can have such consequences, just like her being a "remnant of Ohara".

Because of this identity, she was targeted and arrested by the World Government.

And she did nothing!

For some reason, Robin felt that the other person was "the same kind of person" as her, someone burdened by something...

"What's there to be afraid of?"

Rocks gestured for Robin to sit down and said nonchalantly, "Who am I afraid of? The World Government or the Navy? If I were afraid, I wouldn't have gone to sea, and I wouldn't have continued using this name."

Robin saw no fear or apprehension in Rocks' eyes. Sitting opposite him, she pursed her lips and said, "You're very confident..."

"Confidence is a good quality. It means that I am not afraid of power or the strong. No matter what I encounter, I will face the challenge head-on."

Rocks has always been a confident man.

He occasionally refers to himself as a "god of the new era".

How could someone like that lack self-confidence?

Transmigrators never back down, especially since he has a cheat code...

“I am not afraid of the trouble that the name ‘Lox’ will bring me, nor am I afraid of the trouble that will arise if you, the ‘son of the devil,’ become my partner.”

"World Government? Navy? If they haven't messed with me, fine. But if they have, I don't mind wiping them out when I get stronger..."

Inviting Robin to join will naturally cause some trouble.

But the name "Lox" itself is a problem.

It's hard to say whose troubles are greater; two people embroiled in trouble together might produce an effect greater than the sum of its parts.

But was Rocks afraid?

Don't be afraid!

Do you think a mere world government and navy can frighten him?

Stop joking!

He is a "god of the new era"!

Robin fell silent after hearing Rocks' words: "..."

I wouldn't mind wiping out the World Government and the Navy sometime...

That's a huge statement!

To be fair, the other party's blunt statement that they weren't afraid of the trouble her joining would cause had quite a shock to her.

This is the first time in all these years that someone has said something like that to her...