Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

There are some potential problems with Nami staying in Cocoyasi Village.

Ah Jian fell silent: "..."

He had seen what the navy had done before.

As a naval force, they have done things that are far more risky than the Terracotta Army, and it is possible that they will use this as an opportunity to cause trouble.

They are just ordinary people.

They were unable to resist the threat from the navy.

They're right. It might not be a good thing for Nami to stay in Cocoyasi Village; they might not be able to protect her properly...

"I understand."

With a sigh, A-Jian looked at Rocks, his tone becoming serious: "You destroyed the evil dragon pirate, right? It must have been for Nami, right?"

"The fact that you're willing to do something like this for Nami shows how much you value her. We weren't able to protect her properly, so we're entrusting her to you from now on..."

Perhaps the best option is to let Nami go to sea with the other party.

Moreover, Nami has also made up her mind to go to sea.

He couldn't stop it...

"Understand".

Rocks gave an "OK" sign and laughed, "No one can bully my crew. It's my responsibility as captain, so you can rest assured."

Chapter 23 Newspapers!

On the shimmering sea, a two-masted sailboat sails through the waves.

It was the ship where Lockes was.

It's the second day since we left Cocoyasi Village.

On the deck of a sailboat.

Rocks lay back in his chair, basking in the sun and sipping juice, looking completely relaxed.

Kuina was practicing her swordsmanship; her movements were agile and graceful, yet orderly and disciplined, concealing a chilling killing intent.

Nami was tending to the orange trees she had brought, turning a section of the deck into a small orange grove.

The three of them went about their own business, not finding it boring at all.

Lunchtime arrived quickly.

There was no chef on the ship, so Rocks took it upon himself to cook a table full of delicious food.

The meals were mostly meat-based, very plentiful, and in large portions; an average person's appetite would probably last for several days...

But for Rocks, it was just a meal!

"Given Lockes' appetite, the food we prepared might not even last a week."

"More importantly, at this rate of consumption, our ship's Baileys will soon be gone!"

After spending a few days together, Nami also learned that Rocks had an enormous appetite.

She had seen people who could eat like that before.

Just Rocks' appetite alone would consume a huge amount of Berries...

"Isn't there still nearly 20 million Berries? It's not like it'll all be gone so easily."

"Besides, money can be earned back. You can always find a lucky break and make a fortune in a short time."

Rocks didn't wolf down his food, but he did finish it off quickly: "There's nothing else on the sea, but Umata lemons are delicious!"

The more than ten million Berries that were seized from Bucky Barnes haven't been spent yet.

There was still a considerable amount left over after trading the Dragon Sea F-class ship for a sailboat.

There are still nearly 20 million Berries on board, enough to last for a while.

"That's what I say, but it breaks my heart!"

Nami couldn't help but purse her lips and say, "That's such a waste!"

What kind of family could afford to eat like that?

That's such a waste!

"I can't help it even if it hurts. Eating well is one of the reasons I go out to sea. I can't go hungry, can I?"

Rocks took a sip of juice and said, "Don't worry about the pewter problem. There won't be a shortage in the future. My old man told me that there is a place on the Grand Line where there is a lot of gold, the kind that no one claims."

"Once we reach the Great Sea Route, I'll go look for it. It'll be enough to feed me for the rest of my life."

Even without burning, killing, and looting, there are many ways to "make money" on the high seas.

Not to mention the methods of robbing Hai Tong.

As a time traveler, Lox also knew that there was a large amount of gold on the Sky Island.

I must visit Sky Island.

For the gold, and also to experience the local customs and culture of the Sky Islands!

"A large amount of unclaimed gold?"

Nami's eyes transformed into Belial's shape, and she excitedly asked, "Does such a place really exist?"

After a pause, Nami added, "That's not right. If such a place existed, how could it not be taken away by others?"

While eating, Locke said, "That place is quite secluded, it's in the sky."

"The sky?"

Nami was stunned, then remembered a legend: "Could it be the legendary Sky Island?"

"Does Sky Island really exist?"

"You actually know about Sky Island?"

Lox was somewhat surprised.

In the East Blue, this "beginner village" is so rare that even Devil Fruit users are few and far between; many people never see one in their entire lives.

Information was extremely limited.

It was unexpected that Nami, this little loli, knew about Skypiea; it was somewhat beyond Rocks' expectations.

Nami said with longing, "My dream is to draw a complete world map, which requires knowledge of navigation and islands."

"I've seen descriptions of Sky Islands in books before, but the books say it's just a legend."

"Sky islands are not just legends, they actually exist."

Locus looked up at the sky and laughed, "There's a floating island that holds a lot of gold. Once we reach the Grand Line, we'll go up there and take a look."

Kuina was also curious about the Sky Island: "Has Uncle Duke ever been to the Sky Island?"

Loxlade, taking the blame, nodded and said, "Although the old man isn't very strong, he's very knowledgeable. He must have been to Sky Island, otherwise he wouldn't have told me about it..."

Whether Old Duke ever went to the Sky Island Locust is unknown, but he can be used as a scapegoat.

Rocks couldn't very well say he was a time traveler, could he?

With Old Duke as an excuse, he can always blame his own "prophetic" insights on the other party...

Having an elder in the family is like having a treasure!

"When are we going to the Sky Island?"

Nami's eyes were shining.

Interest in the Sky Island was piqued.

Sky islands are also islands, and she wants to draw a sea chart of the sky islands. At the same time, she is very curious about how the islands float in the sky.

Now is the time when her curiosity is at its peak!

"I'll go when the time comes."

Rocks looked at the excited and curious Nami and simply smiled: "You'll get a share of the gold we collect!"

Nami waved her little fist: "I'll remember that, you can't go back on your word!"

"Of course," Lockes said. "I'm a man of my word."

The three of them were eating and chatting casually.

A newsbird landed in the sky, cawing twice as if to say, "Want a newspaper?"...

Nami took out 100 Berries and handed them over to buy a newspaper.

"Lox, news of Bucky's F has made the paper."

Nami glanced at the contents of the newspaper, her eyes flashing, before handing it to Rocks: "Take a look for yourself."

"Really?"

Lockes took the newspaper and began to read it.

The front-page headline was clearly something he orchestrated.

"Fifty million Berries? That's a huge bounty in the East China Sea."

Locks couldn't help but twitching his lips: "Well, it suits the sea pirate who wants to become the king of the East China Sea."

Newspapers know how to attract attention.

The title was strikingly clear: "A deeply hidden, vicious criminal targets the powerful sea monster, the King of the East Sea."

The newspaper described the brutal nature of the Pakistani pirates.

Destroy the evil dragon sea monster, slaughter the navy, and aim to become the King of the East Blue—this is the fierce sea monster.

Finally, a brand new reward notice appeared.

Bucky the Pirate Captain, "The Joker" Bucky, has a bounty of 50 million Berries!

"..."

Kuina also saw the newspaper. After a moment of silence, she said speechlessly, "Is the Navy so easily fooled? They didn't even conduct an investigation before making a judgment?"

She found it both funny and absurd.

Is that how the Navy has characterized this matter?

"normal."

Lockes, however, thought it was normal: "The Navy is a huge organization, and it's impossible for it to be so comprehensive in handling things."

"Sometimes, the branch base's side of the story is enough for the Navy Headquarters to make a decision."

"Let alone the fact that Pakistanis are originally from Hainan, even ordinary people can be 'falsely accused' of crimes..."

He remembered that the reason the Rubber Sun God was wanted in the original story was based on Colonel Rat's side of the story.

Will the Navy Headquarters verify this?

No, it won't.

That's such a waste of time!

Chapter 24 The Pakistanis are numb!

At the same time.

A certain sea area.

Pakistani ships sail at sea.

"what?"

On the main deck.

Bucky stared blankly at the newspaper, his mouth agape at the descriptions it contained.

A look of disbelief and astonishment crossed his face: "Huh?!"