Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

Nico Robin, seen as a threat by the World Government, and a blind swordsman whose strength is on par with his.

In addition, there's the "black-haired swordsman" Rocks, a "fierce newcomer" whose talent and potential are terrifying.

This group is no longer a potential threat, but a real and enormous threat that can impact the situation on the high seas.

To be honest, Aokiji is having a bit of a headache right now.

Even though the black-haired swordsman rejected the proposal to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, he still couldn't defeat him...

……

The unexpected outbreak of the battle naturally attracted the attention of many people on the coast.

Some people were also rushing over from the battlefield where Rocks and Hawkeye had just fought...

After all, the two were fighting well, but then the black-haired swordsman suddenly stopped fighting and rushed towards the shore.

Hawkeye followed closely behind.

This naturally arouses the curiosity of many people...

Many fast-moving people, upon arriving here, witnessed the violent collision and froze in place...

"Ice? That's Admiral Aokiji of the Navy Headquarters? Someone can actually fight Aokiji!?"

"Who is that person? I've never heard of them before!"

"They are the black-haired swordsman's companions; they were traveling together!"

"Hiss, the black-haired swordsman's companion actually has the strength to fight an admiral? Isn't that a bit too exaggerated?"

Discussions arose in the room.

Although no one knew Xiao Yixiao's identity.

But Yixiao was traveling with Rocks, so he was obviously Rocks's companion.

The black-haired swordsman's companion, capable of fighting a Marine Admiral?

This is truly something that will make your jaw drop...

On the shore, Hawkeye's sharp gaze turned towards that direction, his eyes narrowing slightly: "The owner of Gambler's Line, one of the twelve Supreme Grade Swords, is indeed no weakling."

"But I never expected to be able to fight Aokiji, it's truly amazing..."

Just now, he had already recognized that the staff and sword in Yixiao's hand was one of the twelve supreme great swords.

It also indicates that the opponent's strength is not weak.

But they didn't expect their opponent to be able to fight Aokiji.

At least the previous clash was evenly matched.

A top-tier expert capable of fighting a Navy Admiral—this ocean truly is a place where hidden talents abound…

……

"Your strength far exceeds my expectations..."

Aokiji did not make another move; he alone could not defeat his opponent.

Standing on another protruding ice block, Aokiji looked ahead and said, "Let's stop here. I don't want to fight you."

"At first, I didn't know that Nicole Robin's partner was you, the black-haired swordsman..."

Aokiji looked at Rocks, who was at the head of the group, and exhaled a cold breath: "Now that you know, I naturally won't attack her. Let's talk..."

"Did you need something from me?"

Rocks also stopped making a move.

The anger had subsided considerably, and continuing to fight would be pointless.

Could I possibly take down Aokiji here?

That's not very realistic.

Judging from Aokiji's behavior at this moment and before, the other party clearly did not want to fight him.

He must need to talk to someone...

Rocks was quick-witted and vaguely guessed something.

For a Navy Admiral to come knocking on your door, it's either to arrest him or to win him over...

Aokiji told him to stop several times, so he couldn't have come to capture him; the only option left was to win him over.

Inviting him to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea!?

"That's right!"

Aokiji is not one to waste time; he'd rather lie down and sleep.

So he said directly, "I have come on the orders of the World Government to invite you to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea!"

'really……'

Rocks thought to himself, "Just as I expected."

In the original story, when Ace defeated the Shichibukai Hanafuda, the World Government and the Navy also sent him invitations...

Rocks had previously seen the news in the newspaper that Ace had defeated "Tyrannosaurus" Hanafuda.

I wonder if the World Government or the Navy have any plans to invite Ace to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea?

I never expected to be invited...

Rocks remained calm and shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry, I have no interest in becoming a member of the World Government or a member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

I almost blurted out the term "world government lackey." If Mihawk had heard me, he probably would have drawn his sword and continued the sparring session that had stopped earlier...

To be honest, Rocks had no interest in becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

There are certainly advantages, of course: you don't have to worry about being captured by the world government or navy.

However, he did not want to become a lackey of the World Government.

Because he hates the Celestial Dragons.

He wouldn't stoop to feigning compliance; he disdained doing such a thing.

There's no need to consider this at all, even if it does benefit them.

Based on his assessment of the nature of world governments.

Who knows, after he becomes one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, they might make demands, asking him to hand over Robin, one of the few historians who can read ancient texts...

Won't we fall out with them then?

Therefore, there is no need for him to join the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and he will be scolded as a "lackey of the World Government"!

Aokiji: "..."

That's really decisive.

There wasn't even two seconds to consider it.

It was as if they already knew his intentions...

"You should know the benefits of becoming one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea."

Aokiji glanced at everyone on the Black Demon.

Finally, the words landed on Lox, who said calmly, "You, Nicole Robin, and this gentleman, gathered together, are already a huge threat."

"The world government and navy will not stand idly by and allow the threat to grow!"

"Just the name 'Lox' alone is enough to make you fearful, isn't it? You probably don't want to see another 'Lox' appear."

Rocks curled his lip: "The reason I was made a Shichibukai is to crush this name?"

"Or is it to keep me occupied while you find another opportunity to eliminate me? Oh, wait, since you've mobilized your general, you obviously intend to capture me after I refuse?"

"..."

Aokiji remained silent.

What they said is absolutely right!

"Whether it's that Rear Admiral in Loguetown, Zephyr in Alabasta, or you, the Admiral at Marine Headquarters this time..."

"It's all because you guys took the initiative to cause me trouble."

Lox's eyes turned cold: "I have never provoked you, yet you keep threatening me."

"You really think I, Lox, have no temper?"

"Since you consider my Blackwing Demon Adventurer Group a threat, then I will become your threat."

"If your world government and navy are capable, then come and try to challenge my Blackwing Demon Adventure Team."

"I wouldn't mind giving you a painful lesson later..."

After giving Aokiji a final look at his grave expression, Rocks said to Issho, "Let's go, Issho."

"I understand."

With a slight smile and a nod, the gambler, who had been sheathing his sword, was half-drawn from his weapon.

With a 'whoosh', the Gravity Fruit's power was activated.

With a cracking sound, the ice surface imprisoning the Black Demon shattered, and the Black Demon floated up as if it had lost gravity.

Under the watchful eyes of countless people, it flew away into the distance...

Chapter 125 Aokiji: I shouldn't have gone on this mission... and the plans for the future!

"Hiss... to actually threaten a Navy Admiral, and... that was practically a declaration of war, wasn't it?"

"As expected of the black-haired swordsman, he has the courage to say such a thing!"

"Even the Navy Admirals can't do anything to them? Rookies? No, the black-haired swordsman has already surpassed the category of rookies..."

"Aokiji is injured! If it wasn't that blind swordsman who did it, then it must be the black-haired swordsman. That's terrifying! The black-haired swordsman!"

"He even rejected one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. This black-haired swordsman has quite the ambition..."

"..."

A murmur arose in the room, and many people had heard what Lockes had just said.

I couldn't help but feel a tremor.

So much has happened on this island today.

The black-haired swordsman instantly kills "Demon Blade" Aaronda to seize the Seven Star Sword and then duels with the world's greatest swordsman, Hawkeye Kendo.

He later injured Marine Admiral Aokiji and refused to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

And they even made statements that sounded like a declaration of war...

More importantly, even Aokiji couldn't defeat them and could only watch them leave.

Without a doubt.

As today's news spreads...

The reputation of "Black-haired Swordsman" Rocks will only grow stronger; he can no longer be regarded as a "newcomer"...

……

"This is really troublesome..."

Aokiji rubbed his temples, suddenly feeling a headache coming on.

The black-haired swordsman has grown up, and there's also a powerful blind swordsman.

One admiral alone really couldn't take them down...

Moreover, Nico Robin, whom the World Government considers a threat, is also on their ship.

The combination of "Rocks" and "Nicole Robin" immediately evokes certain associations.

What about interpreting historical texts and plunging the world into chaos? What about attempts to overthrow the world government and dominate the world themselves?

Perhaps it's just a random association.