Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

He couldn't remember the last time he had suffered such a serious injury...

Zephyr was right, Aokiji really is a madman.

Anyone in that situation...would let go of his right leg, right?

The other party didn't have it.

Even with his left hand charred and parts of his body carbonized from the intense heat, he still chose to fight to the death!

"Your physical attributes are considered weak among strong individuals of this level, but your ability development is quite remarkable."

Rocks stared at Kizaru and exclaimed, "You've reduced the power of that punch by at least half..."

A timely response to his poised punch can reduce more than half of its power.

This is something not everyone can do.

At least Rocks felt that Aokiji's impromptu response was absolutely incapable of achieving this level of skill.

Kizaru's development of the Glint-Glint Fruit is remarkable!

If it weren't for the last-minute response, Rocks felt that Kizaru could have taken his punch unscathed...

The admirals of the Navy Headquarters are truly monsters!

"Fortunately, it's only less than half the power!"

Kizaru slowly exhaled: "If I had been hit by your full-force punch, I, as an admiral, would probably be finished here!"

A punch with less than half its power still nearly knocked him down.

It's easy to imagine how terrifying this guy's strength is now...

And... is my physique really weak?

It was also because I wasn't careful enough.

Information is just information; it's different from experiencing it firsthand...

He finally understood how crazy this guy was!

"To have awakened the Devil Fruit at such a young age, you are truly terrifying, Black-haired Swordsman..."

Seeing Rocks recover from his injuries, Kizaru's expression grew even more serious.

His left arm was charred and parts of his body were carbonized by the golden light radiating from it.

In the end, it was completely healed in just a few breaths.

This kind of recovery power... Don't tell him that the other person's Devil Fruit hasn't awakened yet.

He doesn't believe it!

"I already said, this is not awakening, it's far from it. Super regeneration is just one of the Blackwing Demon's abilities."

Rocks' injuries have indeed healed.

As long as physical strength and energy are not completely depleted.

He's like an unkillable cockroach.

He won't fall down from his injuries unless his head is smashed or severed.

It can always maintain a good condition.

Although super-fast regeneration consumes a lot of physical strength and energy...

"Don't be ridiculous! You're saying this kind of recovery isn't awakening? If you're planning to interfere with my judgment, you might as well give up."

Kizaru didn't believe Rocks's words: "I am an admiral, after all, and I have seen Zoan-type awakened users before!"

Only the awakening of the Devil Fruit can explain this situation.

Otherwise, no matter how talented the black-haired swordsman is, his strength could not have improved to this level in just a few months.

The stronger a person is, the slower their strength increases.

Even as a child, Charlotte Linlin, the "auntie," possessed terrifying powers beyond comprehension.

However, it took quite a while for them to develop the strength to threaten the Admirals of the Navy Headquarters.

There aren't many strong individuals on this vast ocean who can stand at this level!

It's incredible that a black-haired swordsman could possess such strength at such a young age!

Is it not the awakening of the Devil Fruit?

Why is it that the other party has such strength at such a young age?

"Because you know too little about me."

Locke's lips curled slightly: "Alright, enough with the nonsense. Let's continue. Defeat me, and I'll spare your subordinates!"

"This is truly a headache for this old man, but from now on... I won't be careless again..."

Kizaru's expression was extremely serious as his figure turned into golden light and disappeared.

His aura was filled with particles of light, interfering with Rocks's Observation Haki perception...

'Whoosh whoosh whoosh…'

Golden laser beams, radiating intense heat, fired in rapid succession from all directions, enveloping Rocks.

'Boom boom boom...'

Rocks dodged and blocked, preventing the attacks from landing on him.

He unleashed his Observation Haki, but failed to locate Kizaru's true form.

Observation Haki isn't omnipotent; it can be interfered with...

'Om! '

A buzzing sound gathered overhead, and Lox looked up.

Then Kizaru wielded a golden greatsword and slashed down at him, cutting through the air with his sword.

'Boom!'

With a swift movement of his right hand, Locke grasped the Seven Star Sword that had been "absorbed" into his body.

It swung upwards, colliding with the golden greatsword...

'Om! '

Rocks sensed something was wrong as he blocked the golden lightsaber.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw another Kizaru appear beside him.

The jutsuki raised his right leg and lashed it towards his abdomen like a whip, golden light emanating from his calf, along with a scorching heat spreading outwards.

Kizaru's timing was perfect; it was exactly the moment Rocks swung his sword to block the golden greatsword...

Therefore, Rocks was unable to dodge Kizaru's attack and could only defend with flowing Haki!

'Boom!'

With a loud bang.

The surrounding area was bathed in light, and explosions erupted one after another.

Rocks was sent flying by the blow, letting out a muffled groan as a trickle of blood escaped his lips...

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Several other Kizarus also appeared.

Having anticipated the trajectory of Rocks's backward flight, beams of golden laser light shot out, striking Rocks's flying body...

The laser explosion sent Rocks flying backwards, causing him to plummet towards the seabed...

"So it really is a clone..."

After being attacked one after another, Rocks was also in a bad mood.

Just as he was about to fall into the sea, he swung his left hand.

With a 'whoosh' sound, the space below suddenly split open, swallowing Lox.

At the same time.

Another spatial rift opened in mid-air.

Rocks flew out of it, his feet sinking into the air to steady himself...

"Light Wheel Cannon..."

Just as he regained his footing, Locke heard a sound beside his ear, followed by a strong alarm, sensing that danger was approaching.

"Phantom Flash!"

Without seeing the specifics, Rocks acted decisively, his fingertips flashing with a phantom light.

A deep green light pierced through the air, heading towards the source of the sound, and collided head-on with an incoming golden laser beam!

'Boom!!'

The two energy attacks collided in mid-air.

Intertwined and entangled, they formed an energy sphere that flowed with emerald green and golden light.

Then, as if its power was being released, the energy sphere exploded at that moment.

A blinding light spread out along with a terrifying shockwave.

A mushroom cloud slowly rose, taking shape and drawing everyone's gaze...

"Can you admit defeat now? Black-haired swordsman, if I were to kill you without warning, your companions would probably fight tooth and nail to kill me too..."

"My subordinates are likely to suffer an undeserved calamity as well..."

"If you keep fighting, you won't be a match for me!"

"I won't give you another chance to attack and hit me..."

Several Kizarus surrounded Rocks, each wielding a golden lightsaber, and one of them uttered a single sentence...

It seems that victory in this battle is already assured.

They have thoroughly understood the opponent's attacks, abilities, and strength.

If he is careful and cautious, he will be invincible.

This "awakened" state of the other party absolutely cannot last long!

In Kizaru's mind, the scales of victory had tipped in his favor, and he could now negotiate terms with his opponent...

"Try to defeat me first!"

Rocks laughed loudly.

'Boom boom boom' The Conqueror's Haki surged into the sky, pressing down in all directions!

"Ji Zhan!"

Rocks turned around.

Under the influence of centrifugal force, the Seven Star Sword drew a circular, expanding emerald-green slash, attacking Kizaru who was surrounding it...

"Since you won't listen to advice... then I have no choice but to defeat you completely!"

Several Kizarus uttered the same words simultaneously, and as they faced the incoming slash, their figures simply dissipated into specks of light...

*Sizzle!*

A Kizaru materialized above Rocks' head, his lightsaber slicing through the air with decisive, ruthless force, accompanied by intense heat!

'Boom!'

Lox drew his sword to meet him.

The lightsaber clashed with Kizaru's, creating a deafening roar...

"Light Burst Kick!"

Just as Rocks blocked one of Kizaru's attacks.

Another Kizaru appeared beside him, his right leg glowing, and kicked towards Rocks...