Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

Perona brought this on herself; there's nothing she can do about it.

On Thriller Bark, Perona always lacked playmates, and most of the time she was only accompanied by zombies.

The zombies, in turn, follow Perona's lead.

That's why they developed such a willful and arrogant personality.

Having someone to "discipline" her is not a bad option.

Anyway, it's just for fun, we won't go too far.

Nami was quite sensible; let's just let the two of them do it...

With their antics over, Moria turned to Rocks and asked some crucial questions: "So, Captain, where are we headed next? Are we going straight to the New World?"

"What are your plans after you go to the new world?"

"I will definitely go to the New World; I need to have my own territory there."

Rocks had long planned for the future: "If I want to have my own territory, it will be inevitable that I will clash with the Four Emperors."

"The most likely targets of our attacks are Kaido the Beasts and Charlotte Linlin the Big Mom. We need to be prepared to deal with them."

Having one's own territory is to have a stable environment to deal with the future attack of the Great Demon.

When fighting the Great Demon, Rocks was defenseless and in his most vulnerable state.

In order to avoid any accidents.

Lox needed a safe, secure place where he wouldn't be disturbed by others.

Such a place can only be one's own territory or domain.

Like the stronghold of the Four Emperors, even if the other Four Emperors were to come out in full force, they might not be able to conquer this safe place!

However, if one desires territory and land, conflict with the Four Emperors is inevitable...

"Hehehe, you've brought up those sea emperors all at once, that's really putting pressure on me..."

"However, given the captain's strength and reputation, once he heads to the New World, he will inevitably face attacks from the Four Emperors..."

Moria was also a veteran Japanese pirate.

Naturally, he was well aware of the situation in the new world.

Among the Four Emperors, Kaido the Beasts and Charlotte Linlin the Big Mom are known to prey on newcomers to the New World.

Moria stared at Rocks and grinned, "Captain, are you confident you can handle them?"

Lox said calmly, "If I didn't have that, I wouldn't have said those things to you before."

"I'm confident I can stop the Four Emperors themselves, but their subordinates will require your help..."

Rocks said, "Kaido's 'Three Calamities,' Charlotte Linlin's 'Three Sweet Commanders'..."

Robin corrected: "Grandma Hai Jiao F is a Four Generals!"

Locus: "..."

"I know!"

Lockes glanced at Robin and continued, "The Three Calamities and the Three Generals are all quite strong. Currently, in the Blackwing Demon Adventure Group, only Yixiao can reliably defeat them."

Looking at Kuina, Lox said, "Kuina is capable of fighting him, but I'm afraid we can't say for sure that she can win right now."

Kuina said calmly and firmly, "I will win!"

"Let's talk about the present."

Rocks smiled, then looked at Moria and asked, "As for you, Moria... how confident are you if you were to encounter the Three Calamities or the Three Generals?"

Robin: "..."

She corrected it, and you still say it's wrong.

Are you deliberately picking a fight?

"..."

Moria glanced at Ikki and Kuina.

These two should be the two strongest men under Rocks.

I think I'm probably no match for these two right now...

As one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, how could he possibly rank in the top three in terms of strength among the Blackwing Daemons?

This is really...

Letting out a breath, Moria said seriously, "If it were before, I felt absolutely confident, but now... it's hard to say, my strength has declined too much..."

He used to think he would never lose to any of the Three Calamities or the Three...Four Generals, but now his understanding of his own strength is somewhat blurred.

His strength has declined too drastically.

Lox believed that Moria could indeed be "saved," so he asked, "If you were given time, do you think you could recover to your peak condition?"

Losing willpower and faith will make one weak.

But as long as you regain your will and belief, your strength will be restored.

Willpower and belief have always been repeatedly emphasized in this world.

"Hehehe, maybe it's possible. I won't waste any more time."

Moria's eyes blazed with the flames of revenge: "If I could, I would personally avenge my former comrades and Absalom against Kaido!"

Looking at Moria in this state, Rocks laughed and said, "No wonder I chose this partner."

"With such will and belief, you can not only return to your peak, but even surpass it!"

Moria was once able to fight Kaido, and even though he lost, it doesn't mean Moria was weak.

Kaito is just stronger.

Now Moria has regained her will and faith.

Rocks believed that Moria would surpass his former glory.

I wouldn't dare say I'm at the level to fight the Four Emperors head-on, but I'd definitely have no problem taking on the top executives of the Four Emperors' fleet!

Moria stared intently at Rocks: "I'll use you to test my skills, Captain..."

Lox shrugged: "Just don't get hit by me then."

"Hehehehe..."

Moria let out a shrill laugh.

He seemed satisfied with Lox's answer.

Moria seemed to remember something and asked, "Speaking of which, Captain, your name isn't actually related to that person, is it?"

He naturally remembered the name "Lox" very well.

Is our captain connected to that person?

"What? You care about this too?"

Rocks raised an eyebrow before saying, "I naturally have nothing to do with that guy, but my elders were once members of the Rocks Expedition."

"They named me this so that I would inherit some 'Will of Lox'."

"Is someone from the Locust Corporation standing behind them?"

Moria exclaimed in surprise, "The captain must be quite something. No wonder he has such strength at such a young age."

"Hehehe, inheriting the will of Lox."

"No wonder the world government and navy value you so much. Now we'll give you the title of 'Emperor of the Sea'."

"Is it to attract the attention of the Four Emperors? A bright, gleaming sunbeam..."

With the Rocks Merchant F standing behind the other side, it becomes clear that Rocks possessed such strength at that age.

He also had a theory about why the other party was called the "Fifth Emperor of the Sea" by the World Government and the Navy—it was to make the Four Emperors target Rocks!

"I don't care about that bullshit 'Will of Lox,' I just want to do what I want to do."

Rocks counted on his fingers: "I don't care about Rocks' Will or ONE PIECE."

My goal is to "go wherever I want and do whatever I want!"

Lox grinned, revealing a wanton smile: "Those who interfere with me, those who try to stop me..."

"Whether it's the World Government, the Navy, the Seven Warlords of the Sea, or the Four Emperors, they will all be crushed by me!"

"Hehehe, what grand ambitions and aspirations!"

Hearing Rocks's arrogant and unrestrained words, Moria was somewhat surprised, then forced a smile: "If you can do that, the world will be yours."

"Not just a maritime hegemon, but a world hegemon!"

"Only by becoming the master of this world, the true master, can you do this!"

Moria was keenly aware of this.

Rocks' ambitions and aspirations far exceeded his desire to become the master of the seas.

"It's not easy to do something like this. Rocks failed, Roger couldn't do it, and even the current Four Emperors don't have the ability!"

Moria grinned at Rocks: "So, Captain, how confident are you in your ability to do it?"

Lox laughed even more unrestrainedly: "Ten percent is too arrogant, nine percent is too humble, hmm, let's say ninety-eight percent!"

"Ninety-eight percent..."

Moria murmured the word.

He glanced at the others present.

Seeing that they didn't show any surprise or astonishment on their faces, I couldn't help but feel a jolt in my heart.

How could they trust Lox so much?

It seems I've really joined an amazing overseas shopping group!

Moria chuckled: "Hehehe, doesn't that mean you won't compete with me for the sea?"

Rocks grinned: "If you're capable, I'll give you my captain's position."

'Swish swish swish...'

As soon as Rocks said those words, everyone's eyes turned to Moria.

Moria felt a strange pressure: "..."

No, he really didn't have that thought, and he didn't say those words.

Can you please stop looking at him with that oppressive gaze?

Moria chuckled, "Don't joke, Captain. I didn't mean it that way, although I'm not quite in love yet..."

"However, since I have chosen to join you, I will not do anything like betrayal."

"Unless you do something that disgusts me, I won't abandon my companions..."

Moria felt a strange sense of relief when the oppressive gazes disappeared...

He added, "Your goal is to become the world's hegemon, while I want to become the world's superpower. There is no conflict between us."

"Then I want to become a sea turtle, right?"

"Of course, without such ambition, you would be unsuitable to be our partner."

Lockes didn't care at all, and smirked: "Everyone here has a big goal, a dream."

"Isn't having no dreams the same as being a salted fish?"

"People should strive to realize their dreams and goals while living in this world."

"If the future sea is like a beautiful woman, then the world will be like a beautiful woman, and the world will be like a beautiful woman."

Goals and dreams are extensions of will and belief.

Which member of the Blackwing Demon Adventure Group doesn't have their own goals and dreams?

Becoming partners because of shared goals and dreams is part of the adventure, and something to be happy about!