Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

"Although I am not that 'Rocks,' the World Government and the Navy will not allow a second 'Rocks' to appear."

"After Roger was executed, the World Government and Navy searched the streets for any possible children of his."

“Not even the slightest threat is allowed to exist. Do you think I, ‘Rocks,’ will be targeted by the World Government and the Navy? It’s only a matter of time before I become their enemy.”

After a meal, Lockes laughed and said, "In that case, we do have roughly the same goal, don't we?"

“You, a chivalrous hero, have a sense of justice in your heart and want to eradicate darkness and chaos, so you can’t avoid the World Government; and I will inevitably be an enemy of the World Government in the future, and the name ‘Rocks’ is the point of conflict.”

"We became like-minded for a day because of Illusion's matter before, and now we can become like-minded because of the World Government. What do you think, Mr. Issho?"

Now that we've come this far, Rocks is about to unleash his verbal skills.

If you really want to figure it out, they have roughly the same goal.

No, we can't use the word "target," but rather... they have a common "enemy."

The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

If you want to recruit people, you need to find the right direction!

"This……"

Yixiao seemed lost in thought, pondering, as if she were getting sidetracked...

"Then let me put it another way."

Rocks pressed his advantage: "Let's put aside the facts for now and just assume that I really have the ability and strength to achieve my goal."

"When I do good, I can become a savior, eradicate the source of evil, uphold justice, and restore a bright and clear world."

"When I'm evil, I can be more evil than the World Government. The World Government is a whole, while I am an individual. I will dictate the entire world, making the whole world a place of chaos and despair."

"I am, after all, just a seventeen-year-old teenager, and I am still relatively kind and righteous."

"But it's uncertain whether future increases in strength and status will fuel my ambition and cause me to change my original intentions..."

Loxt revealed his true intentions: "So, I need someone, someone with a sense of justice, to guide me, to urge me on, and to keep me true to my original aspirations."

"If things get any worse, and I really go down the wrong path, I'll need someone with enough power to stop me."

"Mr. Yixiao, I now speak of the individual who is truly exceptional," he said, "your benevolence, your righteousness, and your strength make you the most qualified to be 'this person'!"

In order to win over this powerful figure, Rocks was going all out.

They'll use any means necessary to cheat and swindle.

We can't let talent slip by!

As for whether Rocks will change his mind later?

Haha, don't make your Mr. Rocks laugh!

Unless he fails to subdue the Blackwing Demon in the future, allowing the Blackwing Demon to impact his soul and cause a drastic change in his personality.

Otherwise, Lox would be too lazy to do such a thing.

Oppressing and exploiting ordinary people is not on his agenda.

He was essentially a kind and righteous person.

He firmly believes in the saying "good deeds are rewarded," and along the way, he encountered many kind people who repaid even the smallest kindness with boundless gratitude...

"..."

After listening to Lox's long speech, Yi Xiao fell into a long silence.

Which company recruits people this way?

However, upon hearing Lox's seemingly serious words, he couldn't help but inwardly gasp slightly.

Putting aside the facts, if that situation were to actually occur...

It may not be less harmful than the world government.

No, it's even bigger, bigger than nothing!

After considering for a minute, Yi Xiao said helplessly, "Your Excellency is indeed quite different from others; even your way of recruiting people is so different."

"In order to prevent such a thing from happening again, I really need to think this over carefully, so... I accept your invitation!"

Yi Xiao took a deep breath and said, "Since you are so open-minded, I will also speak frankly."

He changed his address: "If one day Captain, your original intention changes and you turn to the 'evil' side."

"Then I will do everything in my power to erase your 'evil', Captain, leaving no room for leniency!"

"With your encouragement, this situation won't happen. Welcome to the team, Mr. Yixiao."

Upon hearing Yixiao's reply, Lockes mentally gave himself a thumbs up.

His persuasive skills are second only to those of a certain blond prince, right?

Lox extended his right hand towards Yixiao: "Please take care of me in the future, and please keep me in mind so that I can stay true to my original aspirations."

Yixiao shook hands with Lockes: "Just call me Yixiao, Captain."

"There aren't many rules on the ship, just call me by my name."

"it is good!"

"..."

The two then talked about some other things.

It's basically about the world, the times, and the situation.

It can also be considered as sitting down and discussing the principles.

Lox said he couldn't explain the profound questions, but as a time traveler, he could see many things from God's perspective.

They can be quite impressive when you talk to them.

Compared to someone who is "proficient in this field," he naturally lacks depth and understanding, but he's good enough to fool people.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have been able to persuade Yixiao to join the Blackwing Demon Adventure Group with just a few words...

Through some of Lox's words, Yixiao gained a deeper understanding of Lox—he was a person with his own unique understanding of things.

Perhaps joining someone like that wouldn't be a bad thing for him?

What you need to do is follow the other person, urge them on, and prevent them from really going down the "evil" side.

That's enough...

He saw in Lockes the possibility of eradicating the "root cause" of the problem.

This is one of the reasons he chose to join...

……

The Black Demon continued its journey.

Three days later in the blink of an eye.

The journey from Zitan Island to the Seven Waters Island takes seven or eight days if all goes well, and the trip may be delayed if there is a storm along the way.

They have not yet reached the island of Seven Waters.

Because of the food consumption on board, we need to replenish our food and fresh water during the journey.

Rocks wanted to make a landing on a nearby island.

Because the Black Demon did not follow the prescribed route, it was not afraid of being targeted by the Navy.

Even if you're being watched, you're not afraid.

Unless the Navy deploys at least two admirals, the Blackwing Demon Adventure Team is not going to back down.

With the addition of a general like You Xiao, the Blackwing Demon Adventure Team's strength has been greatly enhanced.

On the Black Demon.

Locke looked at Yixiao and said, "Yixiao, you often travel on the high seas, do you know what sea we are in now?"

He smiled and shook his head: "Although I often travel around, I rarely pay attention to the seas I live in."

"Then we can only search for someone destined to be with us," Locke said.

The ocean is vast, and it's not easy to bump into someone you're destined to meet.

Since Lox set sail, he has only encountered a few pirate ships.

However, by spreading out his Observation Haki, Rocks could perceive the entire range of his Observation Haki.

The probability of meeting someone you are destined to meet is higher.

"Haha, I often use Observation Haki to find people when I'm lost. I'll take care of this for you."

Ikko's mastery of Observation Haki surpasses that of Rocks.

Especially in terms of scope.

He can even capture meteorites in the cosmos and use his abilities to pull them down as an attack.

"Okay, then I'll leave it to you."

Lockes nodded.

Yixiao's strength is above his current level.

It is worth mentioning that.

These past few days, Locke has been training under the influence of gravity, and the results have been remarkable.

The flowing, externally projected level of Armament Haki is incredibly powerful.

The only difference between what cannot be displayed is the degree of power.

At this speed.

Once Rocks arrives at Water Seven Island, he should be able to use his flowing Armament Haki in actual combat.

There's a difference between actual combat and training. If you can't execute a move perfectly even once in battle, it will create an opening...

"Captain, brother!"

Just then, Little Yi came running over with a glass of orange juice, her face beaming with a smile, and handed it to Rocks: "Please have some juice!"

That's what she calls Lox now.

She felt very close to them!

"Thank you, Xiao Yi."

Locke took the drink and ruffled Yi's hair: "How are you feeling?"

Xiao Yi nodded vigorously and said happily, "Xiao Yi is all better now!"

Life on the Black Devil was good.

She will not be bullied, nor will she have her blood drawn.

Everyone is very kind to her, she likes it here, and her injuries have healed.

"That's good."

Rocks smiled.

It's very likely because she's a user of the Medicine-Medicine Fruit; Xiao Yi's recovery is faster than the doctor predicted.

Now I am no different from an ordinary person.

The previous weakness and malnutrition disappeared, replaced by a lovely and lively little girl.

That's right.

Xiao Yi is a drug-human who ate the Paramecia-type Drug-Drug Fruit, and is able to create special drugs.

It is itself a "medicine".

Blood is considered a "panacea," capable of curing diseases, healing wounds, and detoxifying...

That's why little Eyjafjalla was targeted by human traffickers and eventually sold to the criminal underworld on Zitan Island...

Xiao Yi was weak because a large amount of blood had been drawn from her body.

If she weren't a user of the Medicine-Medicine Fruit, she would likely have died from having her blood drained.