Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

Using Observation Haki, he locked onto a person with a "cold" aura and "saw" an afro-headed skull.

It wasn't someone else, it was Brooks.

The other party is currently aboard the Thriller Bark!

"Heroes of the Sea?"

Nami rarely heard Rocks praise someone, and asked curiously, "You mean Gecko Moria?"

Rocks didn't hold back in praising Moria: "A man who dares to draw his sword against a Yonko for the sake of his homeland naturally deserves to be called a hero of the sea!"

One is Kozuki Oden, and the other is Gekko Moria. Not only are their surnames reversed, but their ways of doing things are also reversed.

Perhaps it's Oda's old-fashioned advice...

In short, aside from his liking to steal other people's shadows, Moria really doesn't have many flaws.

Compared to many people in this world, the other person is definitely a "good person"...

Moreover, they are very loyal and devoted to their friends.

He once dared to wield his sword against Kaido for the sake of his hometown, and went to Beehive Island alone for the sake of his men.

This kind of man is worth winning over.

This is actually one of the reasons why Rocks went to the Devil's Triangle.

He wants to recruit Moonlight Moria!

"I have heard that many years ago, Gecko Moria fought a great battle with Kaido in Wano Country..."

Ichisho also knew some of Moonlight Moria's deeds.

Even Moria's ability to become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea was partly due to his battle with Kaido...

Although Moria was defeated, his ability to fight Kaido is enough to demonstrate the opponent's strength.

Kuina, having a better understanding of Lox's personality, guessed some of his thoughts: "You want to recruit him to join us?"

"That's the idea."

Rocks didn't hide anything: "He's loyal and capable, and that's the kind of person worth recruiting. Let's go and talk to him first."

Ideas are one thing, but ideas are another.

Whether the other party agrees or not is also a question.

If we try to take it by force... forget it.

The other person wasn't a great beauty, so Lox didn't want to bear the reputation of forcibly taking a "fat otaku".

That sounds awful...

I can only hope that my verbal skills will work.

Having taken another brutal hit from Kaido, Moria must be burning with rage if he hadn't been crippled.

I absolutely want to get revenge.

Rocks and Kaido also had some history of conflict...

They share the same goal, so maybe they can trick each other into joining the ship?

After making up my mind.

The Black Demon sailed toward the Terror three-masted ship.

With Yixiao's ability, the Black Demon sailed over the Thriller Bark "wall" and headed towards the shore.

"Hooray hooray hooray~ hooray hooray~~"

Just as they entered the enclosure and were about to dock at the shore, a clear, melodious, and crisp laugh reached the ears of Locke and the others...

"You...you guys, did you hear laughter...?"

The atmosphere here was already somewhat eerie, and the ethereal, melodious, and crisp eerie laughter made Nami's heart tighten.

They moved a little closer to Rocks.

It was as if only being near Rocks could give her a sense of security...

Robin, on the other hand, remained calm, even showing a hint of interest in his eyes, and chuckled, "Oh dear, it seems they've come to greet us 'guests'."

*Sizzle!*

Kuina was even more decisive.

It's unclear what she saw, but she drew her sword, Wado Ichimonji, from her waist and unleashed a flying slash towards a specific location.

The attack struck a spot, but missed the target.

It landed on the sea to the left, carving out a ravine...

"Hooray hooray hooray~~"

A clear, melodious, and crisp laugh rang out once again.

Then from the seabed...yes, the seabed...

A ghostly girl dressed in gothic clothing, with long pink hair tied in pigtails, and holding a pink parasol, slowly floated up...

The laughter came from her mouth: "Hooray hooray hooray~~"

Upon witnessing this bizarre scene, Nami screamed in terror, practically clinging to Rocks: "Whoaaaaah, there really is a ghost!!"

Locus: "..."

Is it necessary to be so afraid?

Although she's a gothic ghost girl, isn't she kind of cute?

And as mentioned earlier, the ghost girl was just a ghost-human who had eaten the ghost fruit...

"I'm really surprised that the prey actually came to my door, hehehe~~"

"We happen to need a lot of supplies right now, and it seems you have quite a few good things on board~~"

This pink-haired girl with twin tails is none other than Perona, one of Moria's "Three Eccentrics".

After the Black Demon entered the walled area, she saw it while "patrolling".

Because it was a flag she had never seen before, she didn't think it was anyone worth paying attention to.

Besides, her current mission is to capture the ships that have broken in...

Seeing people scream in fright because of her fills her with satisfaction!

*Sizzle!*

Kuina struck again, her blow piercing the air.

However, it also missed its target, passing right through Perona's body...

Kuina stared at the floating ghost girl, her eyes narrowing slightly: "Does it require Armament Haki to hit her?"

Is this the "ghost" that Rocks mentioned?

The slash couldn't hit the opponent...

Similar to the elementalization of nature?

Do you need a domineering, sassy aura?

"Hehehehe~ I'm a ghost, you know, normal attacks can't hit me, hehehehehe~~"

The ghost girl Perona stood with her hands on her hips, a playful smile on her face.

This ghostly clone cannot be hit by physical attacks.

That's why she dared to appear in front of the enemy...

"But my attacks can hit you, hehehehe, so just surrender obediently..."

As Perona spoke, it was as if she had only just recognized the faces of Lox and the others in the dim light...

Her previously teasing voice suddenly stopped...

"Eek...Eek!?"

Then the playful expression on her face gradually changed into astonishment, surprise, and horror.

Then, without thinking, she opened her rosy lips, revealing a dazed yet incredibly cute expression...

"This face...you...you...are...it's the Black Winged Demon Lord Hai Gui F!?"

Finally, a panicked, flustered, and fearful voice came from Perona's mouth.

Perona's surprise and fear were even greater than Nami's...

"No...it's terrible, Lord Moria! The 'Fifth Emperor of the Sea' has also aboard Thriller Bark!!"

Amidst panicked cries, Perona hurriedly tried to escape from there.

Perhaps she was too terrified, forgot that she could fly...

Perona's long, slender legs, clad in black and white striped stockings, were kicking wildly, and her arms were waving incessantly...

A bizarre scene unfolded, where it appeared to be running away but remained stationary.

This made her look comical and funny, and, well, also somewhat cute...

Perona was indeed frightened and panicked.

Ahhhhh!

What's going on?

Just a few months ago, one of the Four Emperors, Kaido, the "Beast King," arrived. The ferocious dragon unleashed a scorching breath at them without warning...

Absalom, one of the "Three Eccentrics," died from a heat breath...

And now, surprisingly, the Blackwing Demon Lord Locust, who has been making waves recently and is known as the "Fifth Emperor of the Sea," has arrived.

This message must be conveyed to Lord Moria!

We can't let the same thing happen again!

"Aaaaaah! What did you do to me? Why am I still stuck in the same spot?!"

Perona turned her head to see if the Blackwing Demon Lord Hai Zi F's people had caught up with them.

When she saw it, she screamed repeatedly, her voice filled with terrified sobs.

Why am I stuck in the same place?

What exactly did he do to her?

It can even control her, who is a ghost!

Is this the "fifth Emperor of the Sea"?

That's absolutely terrifying!

The Blackwing Demon Adventure Team is a bloody mess!

"Oh dear, the captain's reputation is really growing stronger..."

Robin couldn't help but laugh and tease, "Just seeing the captain's face is enough to make an ability user lose their 'ability' to escape..."

"Is it my fault?"

Rocks was also somewhat speechless.

Is this Perona really that silly and cute?

"How dare they intimidate me, the 'Thor' Nami! This is absolutely unforgivable!!"

Nami's face flushed crimson, lightning crackled around her, and her orange hair fluttered slightly from the electric current...

He was the third-in-command of his own prestigious Blackwing Demon Adventurer's party. Well, the third person to join was the third-in-command...

How could someone be so terrified by such a foolish ghost girl that they screamed like that?

That's absolutely embarrassing!

"Divine retribution!"

Enraged, Nami raised her right hand, lightning coalescing in her palm and transforming into a pillar of lightning that blasted towards Perona...