Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

Moreover, this aura and pressure spread downwards from the top of the giant vines.

It swept across the Golden Palace below, and across the entire Apayado!

'Bang bang bang...'

The first place to be hit was naturally the Golden Palace where the members of the Blackwing Demon Adventure Group lived.

Under the overwhelming aura and pressure, Xiao Yi and Nami fell unconscious, their heads lolling to the side, utterly powerless to resist...

Many of the Angel Island people and Sandia warriors here were also knocked unconscious by the shockwave.

Only a few people were still able to stand with difficulty...

Wapa, who was cultivating his domineering aura with Yixiao, withstood the intimidating power and pressure, his body trembling slightly: "What...what happened?"

Robin, who was not far away, felt dizzy but did not faint. His face was pale: "Conqueror's Haki, it's Rocks..."

Kuina stopped her training and looked up at the next level: "Unlike Rocks' usual Conqueror's Haki, could it be..."

Under the pressure of this Conqueror's Haki, another kind of aura seemed to be drawn out of Kuina's body and was about to erupt.

It just hasn't blossomed yet...

"The Conqueror's Haki has become stronger and more sinister."

His smile remained almost unaffected, but his expression was quite grave: "The 'attack' from the 'demon' that Lockes spoke of is probably about to begin..."

Rocks had already mentioned the "demonic attack within their bodies" to them.

It is also said that the "demon" may launch an "attack" in the next few days.

This situation is exactly what Rocks has been worried about!

"Robin, keep an eye on the others. If anything goes wrong, you take them and leave this place."

Kuina, the first mate, began to give orders: "Issou, come with me up there and take a look!"

Rocks had already explained the situation.

They were also given some instructions.

If Rocks himself cannot defeat the "demon," then they will need to suppress the potentially rampaging Rocks...

Yixiao is stronger than Rocks. If it is necessary to suppress Rocks, then Yixiao will be the main force.

Kuina is actually quite strong; she can barely hold off Rocks and can be of some help...

As for the others...

Even resisting Conqueror's Haki is difficult.

Don't go and cause any more trouble!

"it is good!"

A smile didn't delay anything.

The gambler drew his cane and knife halfway from their sheaths.

With a 'whoosh', gravity settled on them, and the two flew upwards towards the higher levels of Shimagumi...

……

"What? Is this a greeting or an invitation to a duel?"

Rocks' "body" gradually revealed itself in the spiritual world and the realm of consciousness.

This is Lox's "soul, spirit".

You could also say it's an "embodiment" of focusing all your "attention" here.

To defeat the Blackwing Great Demon Void, the soul and spirit body need to be "projected" into the spiritual world and consciousness space.

Only in this way can we "fight" the Blackwing Great Demon Void!

It is worth mentioning that.

In this situation, Locke's attention was completely focused on his inner world.

The external world will make you vulnerable.

A dagger or a pistol could have killed Rocks.

That's why Locus needs a safe place and needs to stay on the Sky Island for a while!

'Boom!'

Lockes' eyes narrowed.

A powerful burst of Conqueror's Haki erupted, colliding with the oppressive aura emanating from the Black Winged Great Demon Hollow.

'Boom boom boom! Crack crack crack!'

Similar yet different auras and imposing presences clashed fiercely in this space at this moment.

This triggered a series of booming sounds.

Similar to the clash of Conqueror's Haki, lightning also violently leaped and raged in this space.

The clash of power and pressure created shockwaves that spread and swept across the entire space!

'Boom!'

Another booming sound.

The two similar yet different auras and pressures seemed to cancel each other out, disappearing in the next moment.

A hurricane suddenly spread out between the person and the illusory being...

"Roar!!"

The Blackwing Demon King grinned, a smile that looked both sinister and meaningful...

It seemed to feel gratified that its "host" had become stronger.

However, this awareness and emotion were not captured by Rocks...

"It seems I can't feed you with energy this time, Great Demon!"

Lox took a deep breath, a smug smile spreading across his face: "The only way is to drive you back, just like before!"

"Roar!!"

The Blackwing Demon responded with a roar.

However, Lox couldn't understand what the Blackwing Archdemon was trying to say.

He still felt that the other person wanted to devour his soul and take over his body!

"The last time I repelled you was more than a year ago, wasn't it?"

"After that, I felt I was no match for you, so I kept trying to appease you."

"But this time, I'm going to defeat you fair and square, and then... plunder even more of your power!"

Lox licked his lips, his eyes gleaming with the predatory light of a hunter.

That's right, it was plunder!

After defeating the Blackwing Grand Nether, Rocks can plunder even more of its power.

It can further control the "original power" of the Blackwing Great Demon Void.

By "feeding" energy to "pacify" the Blackwing Great Demon Void into a deep sleep, some power is also fed back to Lox.

However, compared to fighting back, the gains from appeasement are much smaller.

The Hollow Bullet is a power that Rocks obtained after he used energy to "pacify" the Blackwing Grand Hollow several times.

The super-fast regeneration was also achieved by receiving the "energy" from the Devil Fruit.

Compared to "repelling," "appeasement" yields less benefit and carries greater risk.

So much so this time.

Even Lox could no longer "pacify" the Blackwing Great Void...

Therefore, using "appeasement" is not a long-term solution.

Only by defeating and subduing the Blackwing Great Demon can the Sword of Damocles hanging overhead be truly removed.

And they used it as their "weapon"!

Once Rocks plundered a certain amount of "original power".

The Blackwing Great Demon Void will be completely subdued by him and will no longer pose a threat to him.

This is similar to the situation between the blond-haired man and the nine-tailed fox.

That's why Rocks kept saying he was a Void Jinchūriki!

"Roar!!"

Hearing Lox's "arrogant" words, the smile on the Blackwing Demon Lord's face did not disappear; instead, it became even more intense...

It's as if it's saying—then let me see your current power!

Lox somehow understood the roar, and a wanton smile appeared on his face: "Hehehe, you're stronger than before. After defeating you, I should be able to gain more power, right?"

"I don't ask for much, just let me 'unlock' Crysis!"

When the Blackwing Demon was weak, Rocks rarely gained any new abilities or techniques from defeating him; instead, he received improvements in his physical attributes.

Although Rocks cannot transform into a beast or a half-beast, his physique is not weak.

The first time they repelled the Blackwing Great Demon was right after Rocks ate the Blackwing Great Demon Fruit.

It's very likely due to the "newbie gift pack"?

At that time, Rocks obtained Hollow's "spiritual pressure detection ability", which became Observation Haki in this world.

Later, after defeating the Black Winged Great Demon Hollow, he gained the ability to transform into "Spiritual Pressure Burst," which is Conqueror's Haki.

The final victory against the Blackwing Demon Lord resulted in the acquisition of the "Echo," a power that gradually transformed as Rocks' strength increased.

The rest are just basic physical fitness improvements!

As for "Phantom Bullet" and "Super Speed ​​Regeneration," they are simply feedback from feeding "energy" to make the Blackwing Great Demon's virtual strength stronger.

However, it still comes down to the same thing.

Feeding and soothing methods are not advisable.

This is what led to the current crisis!

certainly.

This is both a crisis and an opportunity.

If we can defeat the Blackwing Great Demon Void at this moment.

Lox thought he would receive more power and more feedback.

The premise is...

It can defeat the Blackwing Great Demon Void!

The Blackwing Great Void is getting stronger, and so is Rocks.

This is a "balance" between the two sides!

If it were me before I set sail... no, even if it were me during the battle with Zephyr.

If he were to encounter the Blackwing Void at this moment, Lox felt that he was more likely to be defeated.

However, during this period, Rocks's domineering aura, swordsmanship, and boxing skills have all improved significantly.

In addition, he also obtained a handy weapon, the Demon Blade Seven Star Sword...

The "balance" that had been broken was showing signs of being restored by Lox.

The Blackwing Great Demon Hollow grew stronger after absorbing the energy of the Great White Pig Fruit, and Rocks also became stronger through battles with powerful opponents and daily training.

Who is stronger now?

You'll only know once you've tried it!

'Om! '