Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

"However..."

Old Duke held a newspaper in his hand, looking at the wanted poster with a look of astonishment and uncertainty: "What's the deal with the black-haired swordsman? This kid is famous throughout the world for his swordsmanship?"

"With this kid's swordsmanship... Could the Navy have made a mistake?"

He wasn't surprised at all that his son had a bounty of 130 million Berries.

Others may not know the true strength of this little monster, Rocks, but he knows it perfectly well.

This number isn't too outrageous...

What puzzled him was... that Rocks was famous for his swordsmanship?

Is this for real?!

What is the Navy's intelligence system for?

Why would Rocks's swordsmanship, which resembles wielding a fire poker, receive such special attention?

Even his title has been bestowed with the title of Sword Master...

"Could it be that I misjudged him? Is there something unique about that kid's swordsmanship?"

Old Duke wondered if he had misjudged Rocks and underestimated his talent in swordsmanship.

But after a moment he shook his head: "Impossible, that kid's swordsmanship is really hard to assess..."

"The Navy must have made a mistake, or maybe this kid is hiding something, just like his name suggests, he hasn't revealed his true abilities..."

Old Duke felt he had guessed the truth.

The bounty poster only had a title and no name, which clearly indicated that the Navy did not know much about Rocks.

Otherwise, he wouldn't only have the title of "Black-haired Swordsman"...

Could Rocks have become world-renowned for his swordsmanship?

He can laugh at this joke for a long time!

"Good lad, still as cautious as ever, you haven't forgotten your old man's teachings!"

Old Duke praised Rocks's caution, saying that hiding oneself when there is no absolute strength is the right thing to do.

He taught Lox in the same way.

"You've already caught the Navy's attention, so your name won't be hidden for long. Let the name 'Rocks' be known throughout the world again. If it's you, you can definitely do it!"

Looking at the familiar face on the bounty poster, old Duke smiled with satisfaction.

Then he muttered to himself, "But I still have to be careful, kid, just don't let anything happen..."

Although they knew that Rocks was strong enough to dominate the East Blue, it was impossible not to worry, as accidents are unpredictable.

After two months without a single word, seeing Lockes still alive and kicking, Duke was naturally overjoyed.

I was finally able to let go of my worries.

But this was followed by another kind of worry.

The Navy has taken notice of Rocks, and the name "Rocks" won't be hidden for long.

He could probably guess what Rocks would go through then.

This is the price to pay for bearing the name "Lox".

However, he still believed in Rocks, and could only believe in Rocks. This kid wouldn't let him down!

……

Donghai Shuangyue Village.

Yixin Dojo.

On the horizontal steps in the dojo, Koushirou was reading a newspaper.

I read the news in the newspaper and saw the bounty on Rocks' head...

"A bounty of 130 million Berries on his first try? That's an outrageous number..."

Koushirou pushed up his glasses and, after seeing the exact number, couldn't help but sigh, "Only that little monster could do something like this."

After reviewing the subsequent reports, Koushirou found no news about Kuina and was slightly disappointed: "No news about Kuina? It seems only Rocks has taken action..."

He missed his daughter terribly after not seeing her for two months.

Fortunately, he was relieved to learn from the newspaper that they were both alright.

"They attacked Loguetown and killed the Naval Headquarters Rear Admiral who was protecting Loguetown."

Zoro brought the newspaper; he had already read it and asked Koushirou the question: "Would Rocks really do such a heinous thing?"

In his memory, Lox was not that kind of person.

"Although that kid is ruthless and goes all out when he strikes, he won't kill someone unless he considers them an enemy."

Koushirou smiled gently: "That kid has a scale in his heart; he knows whether he should be killed or not."

"The fact that Rocks killed that Naval Headquarters Rear Admiral is enough to show that the other party had provoked him."

Koushirou tossed the newspaper aside and casually remarked, "This report is just the Navy's whitewashing, concealing the facts. The actual situation is definitely not as reported."

He knew Lox's character and integrity very well.

Otherwise, I wouldn't feel comfortable letting my daughter go out to sea with them...

That kid couldn't possibly have done something so heinous!

Chapter 61 Newspaper Dissemination!

A certain sea area along the great sea route.

A man was sitting on a small boat that looked like a coffin.

This man wore a top hat, had eyes as sharp as an eagle, sported a short beard, and carried a black knife shaped like a cross on his back…

Although he was simply sitting on the small boat with his legs crossed, a hint of sharpness was subtly revealed about him.

Like a sharp blade about to be drawn from its sheath, its presence is impossible to ignore...

One of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, the world's greatest swordsman, "Hawkeye" Dracule Mihawk!

"interesting……"

Hawkeye was holding a newspaper and looking at it.

Looking at the report and the bounty poster, his eagle-like eyes flashed slightly: "It's not common to see a bounty of 130 million Berries on a first attempt."

"He is still known for his swordsmanship. To be crowned a 'Sword Master' at such a young age, he seems to be a newcomer worth paying attention to."

As the world's greatest swordsman, he pays close attention to all the famous swordsmen on the high seas.

A swordsman with a bounty of 130 million Berries on his first try is worthy of the attention of "Hawkeye" Jorrakul Mihawk.

The young face, sharp eyes, and flamboyant smile on the wanted poster all spoke of this person's extraordinary nature.

Hawkeye also harbored expectations: "I hope that one day I can compete with you in swordsmanship, Black-haired Swordsman..."

Just like his title suggests, his eyes are not only as sharp as a knife's edge, but also as sharp as an eagle's, seeing more "things".

He made some judgments about this "black-haired swordsman" based on just one bounty order.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, there is a very high chance that the other party will become a powerful figure, a swordsman strong enough to make him draw the supreme grade sword, Yoru, from his back!

"I'm really looking forward to that day..."

Muttering to himself, Hawkeye continued reading the newspaper.

He also saw the reports and bounties for the other two people, but since they were not swordsmen, he immediately lost interest.

He casually tossed the newspaper aside...

……

Great sea route.

The underground of the Rainfields casino in the Alabasta city.

There is a hidden basement here.

"The East China Sea is truly a sea that cannot be ignored. Despite being the weakest sea, it always produces some noteworthy individuals."

A man wearing a black fur coat, with his hair slicked back, a scar running from left to right across his face, and a cigar dangling from his mouth, was also reading a newspaper.

He is Crocodile, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!

Exhaling a large puff of white smoke, Crocodile said calmly, "A black-haired swordsman who doesn't even have a name. He seems to be a newcomer with extremely strong abilities."

Is there anything special about that area of ​​the East China Sea?

Although the East China Sea is known as the weakest sea, some knowledgeable people know this.

There are quite a few powerful individuals from the East Sea.

Sea-shy Jet, Rayleigh, Marine hero Garp, Revolutionary Army leader Dragon, Red-haired pirate sniper Jesus...

The East China Sea is a magical sea area; although it is the weakest, it is also the "strongest"!

"The black-haired swordsman who killed a Marine Rear Admiral, Buggy the Clown who caused some trouble earlier, and 'Fire Fist' Ace who ate the Logia-type Mera Mera no Mi (Flame-Flame Fruit)... East Blue has produced quite a few interesting people lately..."

A mature and intellectual voice came from the mouth of a beautiful woman with long black hair, wearing a cowboy hat, a white trench coat, and a sexy denim outfit underneath.

This person is none other than [someone else].

Nicole Robin, the "Devil's Child," is a former Ohara descendant and now the vice president of Baroque Works.

Robin sat on a chair, his long legs crossed, his posture elegant and dignified.

She put down the newspaper and said to Crocodile, "Loguetown is the last stop on the East Blue to the Grand Line. With such a commotion, these people should be arriving at the Grand Line soon."

"Cactus Island is one of the seven shipping routes. If any of these three newcomers chooses this route, I'm afraid..."

There's no need to explain it too clearly.

The boss who invited her to join a year ago couldn't possibly have missed the meaning behind her words...

Crocodile didn't seem to care, and simply said calmly, "Tell the people of Whiskey Hill to keep quiet for a while, and not to make any rash moves when they encounter these people."

"I understand."

Robin nodded, adopting a subordinate's posture: "Is there anything else you need, boss? I happen to have some free time lately."

Crocdale asked, "How's the purchase of the dance powder going?"

Robin smiled and said efficiently, "Although there were some setbacks, everything went smoothly. We just need to sort out the relevant procedures and solidify the process."

"You did very well."

Crocodile nodded in satisfaction: "This matter absolutely cannot be lost; it concerns our future plans."

Recruiting them to join you is indeed the right choice.

Although the opponent's strength is not very high, their abilities are quite remarkable.

They carried out his orders meticulously and without making any mistakes.

"Keep an eye on everything, and report any changes to me immediately."

"Okay, boss..."

……

An island in the New World.

The town's high-rise buildings on the island have a sea view hanging from them.

The skull features two swords and has three "scars" near its left eye.

Anyone with a little knowledge can recognize it.

This is the flag of "Red-Haired" Shanks, one of the four Emperors of the Sea who reign over the New World!

"Huh? A bounty of 130 million Berries for a newcomer who hasn't even set foot on the Grand Line yet?"

During the banquet, Shanks, the "Red-Haired" man, picked up today's newspaper to read out of boredom.

I was immediately surprised by the news report: "Are young people these days really this outrageous?"