Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

The ship's supplies have been almost completely depleted and need to be replenished.

In preparation for the journey to the Great Sea Route.

The Great Route is even more dangerous than the East China Sea, especially in terms of weather, which is much worse.

Sufficient supplies are essential.

If caught in a storm and loses its way, it could drift at sea for quite some time.

This is something that needs to be considered.

Lox was still very cautious.

Having food on hand keeps you calm and collected...

"Rogge Town, I heard it's the hometown of Helü Jie, and also the place where he was executed. It's known as the 'town of beginnings and endings'."

Nami gazed at the island in the distance, her voice brimming with barely suppressed excitement: "It looks very prosperous!"

There were many ships docked at the port of Rogge.

Fishing boats, merchant ships, warships, and even in more secluded parts of the port, you can see sea monsters.

This is just a port.

Rogge Town has two ports, which gives you an idea of ​​how prosperous it is...

"Of course it's bustling; it's a popular tourist spot, a pilgrimage site for many!"

Rocks also turned his gaze toward Roguetown.

Roger, the internet celebrity, brought fame to his hometown at the cost of his life, and it is indeed famous all over the world.

Its fame is no less than that of the Sabaody Archipelago or Umetok Island...

Kuina looked at Nami: "Let's go inside and take a look. I want to buy some clothes. Nami, do you want to come with me?"

"Okay!"

Nami nodded.

Although she was only fifteen years old, she had no resistance to beautiful clothes.

With such a thriving business environment here, there must be lots of beautiful clothes!

She couldn't wait any longer!

"Let's split up then. I'll go buy food and fresh water, and take a stroll around the island while I'm at it."

Locus looked at the two men and said, "By the way, do you two have any Berries on you?"

The two of them said in unison, "Yes!"

"That's good. The business here is very developed; you can have a good look around. If anything happens, just let me know via telephone."

Rocks was not worried about their safety.

Kuina is quite strong; she has already mastered the art of cutting iron.

There really aren't many people in the East Sea who can threaten Kuina.

With Kuina around, Nami's safety can be guaranteed.

Moreover, he would rush over immediately if anything happened; the entire Loguetown was within the range of his Observation Haki...

"Come on, Kuina, let's go shopping!"

Once the ship docked at the port, Nami excitedly pulled Kuina off the ship.

The two headed towards the commercial street...

"This little girl..."

Rocks chuckled.

After paying the docking fee, Lockes left the port and strolled around the town of Rogue.

"Let's go check out the weapon shop first. Even a swordsman like me, capable of unleashing flying slashes, needs a decent sword to make a good impression..."

Lockes decided to go check out the weapons shop.

His sword is now just a well-made katana.

It doesn't quite fit his identity as a swordsman capable of unleashing flying slashes.

Rocks is serious about swordsmanship!

How can a powerful swordsman not have a suitable sword?

Rocks remembered there was a weapon shop in Loguetown that sold swords of the caliber of the Third Generation Kitetsu and Yubashiri...

Since we're already here...

Of course I have to go and take a look!

As for whether or not to intercept the deal... Rocks said it was fate!

After asking around, Rocks found the location of the most famous weapon shop in Roguetown.

It should be the shop that Zoro was given the third generation Kitetsu and Yubashiri in the original work.

Unfortunately, the store is closed...

After asking the people at the fruit shop next door, I learned that the owner had gone out to sea recently and hadn't opened the shop for about a week...

"If the shop doesn't open within two days, then it means we're not meant to be..."

Rocks couldn't help but shake his head.

Even if there's no fate, there's nothing he can do. He wouldn't stoop to stealing or robbing; he's a person with a strong sense of principle.

Lox plans to spend two days in Rogue and experience the local customs and culture of this bustling town.

If the weapon shop hasn't opened in the next two days, it proves that Yukio and the possibly existing Third Generation Kitetsu are out of reach for him.

Rocks wouldn't force it...

Afterwards, Locke went to the market to purchase supplies and had his boss deliver them to the eastern port two days later.

After paying the deposit, Locke left.

"Let's find a place to eat first..."

Lockes found a restaurant with decent decor, which didn't look like a cheap, run-down place, so he went inside...

"Boss, bring me one of all your restaurant's signature dishes."

Without even looking at the price, Locke said to the burly, intimidating-looking shop owner.

I just took a walk around.

Rocks found that although prices in Loguetown were higher than on other islands, they weren't outrageously expensive.

There must be someone maintaining prices.

I suppose this shop is the same way, otherwise it wouldn't be able to stay open here...

"Okay, please wait a moment!"

The shop owner looked at Locke, sized him up, and then a somewhat amused smile appeared on his face...

Locke glanced at the shop owner, only slightly curving his lips: "Okay."

This doesn't seem to be a normal restaurant, but Lockes doesn't care.

If they dare to cheat him, then these people have really bitten off more than they can chew...

A short while later, the shop owner came over with a tray.

"..."

Lockes glanced at the food on his plate: bread, rotten vegetable leaves, and burnt pieces of meat...

Each dish was different, like leftovers from someone else's meal.

Locke looked up at the shop owner and said casually, "This is your signature dish?"

Is this their signature dish?

This shop is really unscrupulous.

It looks like this is definitely a rip-off shop trying to rip him off...

Chapter 37 An unexpected encounter with Ace!

"Of course, the manager cooks them all himself, and every single one is one of our restaurant's signature dishes."

The shop owner wore a sinister smile, looking at Lox like a hunter eyeing its prey.

"Each serving is worth 100,000 Berries. There are ten signature dishes in total, with a total value of... one million Berries!"

It's rare to find such a big, fat sheep, and they don't even look at the menu when ordering.

If you don't take advantage of the other party, you'll be doing yourself a disservice.

Anyway, the other party didn't seem threatening at all; their delicate skin and tender flesh didn't make them look like a strong person.

These kinds of people are the easiest to control.

As for the consequences?

What could be the consequences?

If you scare these kinds of people, they won't dare to utter a word, and in the end they'll just obediently hand over their money.

It would be even better if we had no money.

Men with delicate, fair skin are also in high demand...

"Only one million Berries?"

Rocks leaned back in his chair, shaking his head repeatedly: "That's so petty. A shady business only rips people off for a mere million Berries? People will laugh at us if they tell anyone."

"You need to broaden your perspective!"

"If it were me, each order wouldn't be complete without a million Berries. Ten orders would be a total of ten million Berries. That's what you call ripping people off. Your business is terrible!"

Since it was the first time he had been ripped off, Lockes found it quite novel and decided to play along.

Since we're already here...

"..."

The shop owner was stunned.

Then, realizing that Lox was playing a trick on him, he flew into a rage: "You little brat, you dare to play me?!"

'Whoosh!'

With this furious shout, several burly men appeared out of nowhere and surrounded Lockes.

They were all menacing-looking, with mocking and malevolent expressions, as if Rocks was already theirs for the taking...

"Kid, let's do it your way. One million Berries for a signature dish, ten million Berries in total."

The shop owner grinned, revealing his missing teeth, and glared menacingly at Locke: "If you don't have money, you're not leaving today."

Locke remained calm and even kindly reminded the other party: "You need to be more discerning when opening a black market business, otherwise you'll run into trouble if you encounter someone you can't afford to mess with."

"That's right, I'm the kind of person you can't afford to mess with."

"Hmph, you pretentious brat, don't think you can scare us with these words."

Upon hearing this, the shop owner didn't take Rocks seriously at all, instead revealing a chilling smile: "I've killed more people than you've ever seen!"

"It just so happens that Colonel Odo is about to leave Loguetown, so I'll give you to him as a gift. He just likes delicate little brats like you, hehehe..."

"Colonel? Are you still colluding with the Navy? It seems all crows are black; there are scumbags in the Navy everywhere..."

Upon hearing this, Lockes clicked his tongue.

How many naval scoundrels are there in the East China Sea?

Even the most shady shops you stumble upon seem to have connections with a naval colonel...

With these naval scoundrels around, how can the Navy possibly survive?