Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

After a pause, Lockes said, "This is your stuff after all, so I won't take it for nothing. How about I give you a sum of Berries as payment?"

Elaine quickly waved her hand: "This... Your Excellency, there's no need for this..."

Rocks turned to Nami and said, "Nami, give me your bank card."

"Oh."

Nami is in charge of the money and always carries a bank card with her.

She was indeed a bit of a money-grubber, but she wouldn't contradict Rocks' decision. She took out her bank card from her pocket and handed it to Rocks.

Yes, there was a hint of reluctance in her eyes.

I have quite a few Pele coins saved in my account...

Rocks took the card and handed it to Elainesa: "There should be over 40 million Berries in here. Consider it a purchase from you. It's a deal."

Speaking of which, this bank card was given to him by Smoker back in Loguetown as part of the bounty for Creek Fortune F…

This bank card can be used wherever there is a Wilderness Bank branch.

This card has always been kept by Nami, making it more convenient for her to shop and buy supplies.

"This... is too much!"

Elainesa dared not accept.

Forty million peles is a huge sum of money for them.

Unexpectedly, the other party was so generous, pulling out more than 40 million Berries in one go.

Is it necessary to be this rich?

“A transaction is a transaction. If you were to sell them, these three precious jades would probably be worth more than this. In the end, you're the ones who are losing out.”

Lox smiled and said, "As long as you don't feel like I'm forcing you to buy something."

"Then... I will accept them. From today onwards, these three precious jades belong to you, sir..."

Seeing that Lockes was determined, Elainesa accepted the bank card.

He thought to himself that the other person was really a good person.

Not only did they solve the problem of the Seven Star Sword, but they also gave them such a large sum of money.

Life won't be so tight anymore...

Lockes then asked the question that had been bothering him: "By the way, I have another question: where is Haijiqin who found the Seven Star Sword?"

“We rarely pay attention to things at sea, so we didn’t know who they were.”

Elaine shook her head.

After thinking for a moment, she described the sea monster's physical characteristics: "However... that sea monster is a guy with a round red nose and clown makeup..."

Locus: "..."

That really is Bucky the Clown!

As expected of the Conqueror's Haki, he can even find the Seven Star Sword and the Demon Blade.

However, the other party's delicacies and tricks... how come he got all the benefits?

Is he Bucky the Joker's nemesis?

……

Lockes didn't stay in the small village for long, only about ten minutes at most.

To prevent their arrival from bringing disaster to this small village...

After leaving the small village, Rocks and his group returned to the location of the Black Demon.

Along the way, some clueless guys came knocking on our door.

Naturally, he was easily crushed by Lox...

'It can absorb the blood of the dead to gain power, and the 'negative emotions' of the murdered can also be converted into power, which can be used to enhance the user's strength...'

As Rocks used the Seven Star Sword to kill, he also discovered more of its "abilities".

The Seven Star Sword absorbs the blood on its blade and the negative emotions of the dead, transforming them into power.

This enhances the "demonic power" inherent within oneself.

This "demonic power" can be used by Rocks, and can also be assimilated into the "energy" within Rocks' body.

In other words...

Previously, obtaining "energy" required consuming large amounts of food, but now Rocks only needs to kill people...

'What an evil, cursed sword!'

Upon realizing this, Lockes couldn't help but feel a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including admiration and reflection).

In a fantasy world, this would definitely be considered a demonic artifact, and he himself was a demonic cultivator.

Oh, Lox was a demon, the demon of the Blackwing Archdeacon.

That's alright then...

Rocks Blackwing Daima's ability is to kill Devil Fruit users and then capture their Devil Fruits.

It's quite evil, actually.

No wonder the Seven Star Sword resonated so well with him; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call them "like-minded people"...

"Ok?"

As he walked, Lockes suddenly noticed someone approaching and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

His expression instantly turned serious...

A strong person!

A powerful figure, resembling a drawn blade, is approaching!

"This is..."

Rocks instantly unleashed his Observation Haki, which spread outwards.

Upon "seeing" the person slowly walking towards them, Rocks' pupils contracted slightly: "Hawkeye?"

"What's this guy doing here?!"

He wore a black trench coat, a top hat, and carried a large black knife resembling a cross on his back.

Who else could this image be but the world's greatest swordsman, "Hawkeye" Mihawk?

"Oh? It seems a very important person has arrived..."

Yi Xiao's senses were also very sharp, and she immediately recognized the newcomer's identity.

Such a sharp and incisive aura can only come from the world's greatest swordsman!

"Hawk Eye? The world's greatest swordsman, Jorge Mihawk?"

Kuina was naturally familiar with the term "hawk-eye".

She immediately associated herself with the world's greatest swordsman.

His right hand involuntarily reached for the Wado Ichimonji at his waist, his eyes fixed intently ahead...

The world's greatest swordsman, whom she and Rocks considered their goal... also appeared here!

A hint of fighting spirit and curiosity welled up inside her. Just how strong was this world's greatest swordsman?

Nami was a little nervous: "No...no way, is that guy you guys are targeting here too?"

She knew exactly what Lox and Kuina were after.

Now their goals have also appeared?

Isn't this going to lead to a fight?

"Well……"

Xiao Yi was a little confused.

She tilted her head to look at her companions, feeling curious and puzzled, unsure why their expressions had changed.

However, he didn't make a sound, but simply stayed quietly beside Yixiao...

……

Hawkeye moved at a steady pace, stopping a dozen meters away from Lockes and the others.

His gaze was fixed on the fishy pine needles.

He lingered on Yi Xiao for a while, and also glanced at Huo Xian, the gambler with a cane and knife whom Yi Xiao was using as a blind cane.

Then he turned to Rocks, who was in the lead, glanced at the Seven Star Sword, and finally looked at Rocks: "Are you the 'Black-Haired Swordsman' Rocks?"

Although he didn't know Hawkeye's purpose, Rocks was not intimidated: "I didn't expect someone as important as you to know me. It's truly an honor, Lord Hawkeye..."

Hawkeye's gaze remained fixed on her as he calmly stated, "A swordsman renowned for his prowess and capable of challenging Zephyr is naturally someone I'm very interested in."

After a pause, Hawkeye spoke directly, his voice revealing little emotion: "I came here only to witness your swordsmanship."

Locus: "..."

This guy is really direct.

He didn't even have to go to their door to challenge them for the title of the world's greatest swordsman, and they came to him on their own initiative...

Lox narrowed his eyes: "You came specifically to see me? I don't think I'm in a position where you'd come knocking on my door..."

What merit or ability does he possess?

How could someone as important as Hawkeye have the initiative to come knocking on our door seeking a fight?

"This was just a coincidence. I was drawn here by the demon sword, and then I heard about you."

Hawkeye calmly said, "I became curious about you as soon as I saw the newspaper. Being able to fight Zephyr proves your strength."

"Since we've met, it must be fate. Would you be interested in exchanging a few blows with me?"

"To be honest, I don't think I'm a match for you right now."

Lockes was speechless after hearing this.

I came here because of the demon sword, but when I found out he was on the island, I came to challenge him to a duel...

What a coincidence!

Based on Hawkeye's several actions and achievements in the original work, it is clear that the opponent may have strength no less than Shanks'.

They certainly have the strength to fight at least a Navy admiral.

Rocks had a good understanding of his own abilities and realized that he was not yet at the level of a general.

If they really fought, he was unlikely to be a match for Hawkeye.

But if it's just a friendly sparring session...

Rocks' eyes flashed with fighting spirit as he grinned and said, "However, if it's just a friendly spar, that's fine. I'm also very curious about the strength of you, the world's greatest swordsman."

"I'm even thinking that at some point in the future, I'll dethrone you as the world's greatest swordsman and take your place."

"I never expected to run into this now..."

This was indeed what Rocks truly thought.

Once he feels strong enough, he will approach Hawkeye.

He launched a battle against his opponent to "compete for the title of the world's greatest swordsman".

His ambition to become the world's greatest swordsman is serious.

Do whatever you want!

"Do you want to dethrone me as the world's greatest swordsman?"

Upon hearing this, Hawkeye's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and a smile appeared on his previously calm face: "I also really hope that such a person will appear."

"So this battle is just a friendly spar, not a battle to determine the world's greatest swordsman."

"Now let me see your current level of swordsmanship..."