Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

While cooking, he pondered, 'Should I try consuming a Demon Fruit sometime?'

Despite the unknown risks, Lockes was still somewhat uneasy if he didn't figure things out.

He's quite curious.

Moreover, since it concerns a cheat ability, Rocks needs to understand it thoroughly in order to better subdue the Blackwing Demon in the future...

Chapter 70 Landing on Cactus Island!

Two days later.

It was evening.

Following the guidance of the record pointer, Rocks and his companions are about to arrive at Cactus Island, the first stop on their chosen route.

That is, Whisky Hill!

'Boom!'

At this moment, the sky was covered with dark clouds, which shrouded the entire sky.

A bolt of lightning flashed across the sky, followed by a deafening clap of thunder.

The rain, stretching from the sky to the sea, fell in torrents, while the storm whipped up turbulent waves on the surface.

Amidst the raging wind and rain, a two-masted sailing ship sailed forward like a lone boat.

The sails were billowing in the storm, and the ship sped across the sea at a faster speed than usual.

"Are you sure you don't need to furl the sails?"

Rocks' voice reached Nami's ears amidst the torrential rain.

Wearing a raincoat and clinging to the main mast, Nami assessed the direction and shouted, "No need! The wind is right now. I can already see the island. Keep going, we'll reach the island in about ten minutes!"

"it is good!"

Rocks trusted Nami's navigational knowledge, and seeing a ten-meter-high wave crashing in, he raised his hand and blasted a phantom bullet.

With a loud 'boom,' the projectile exploded, shattering the crashing waves and sending water spraying everywhere...

"Is this the weather on the Grand Line? The storm came so suddenly..."

Kuina, at the helm, was surprised by the strange weather along the Great Sea Route.

Just minutes ago everything was calm and peaceful, but a few minutes later a storm suddenly broke out.

If Nami hadn't possessed such profound knowledge of navigation, Rocks could have shattered the crashing waves.

Getting through this storm won't be easy...

The great sea route truly lived up to its reputation as a "sea graveyard," and she finally witnessed its dangers firsthand!

"Luckily we managed to get Nami on board, otherwise the two of us might have capsized."

Rocks thought he was very prescient to bring Nami onto the ship.

In a storm of this magnitude, a single misjudgment or a slight delay in turning the rudder could indeed capsize the boat.

It is difficult for an individual to withstand a storm of this scale.

"Lox, a wave is coming from the left! Block it!"

Nami's cry of alarm rang out, and Rocks instantly intervened again, averting another crisis...

The three worked together seamlessly.

One person directs, one person steers, and one person is responsible for blocking the waves.

Thanks to the efforts of the three, the boat sailed safely toward Cactus Island.

It came to a steady stop on the shore after about ten minutes.

After dropping anchor to secure the boat from being swept away by the storm, the three disembarked...

"We're safe now! That was so close!"

Nami stood firmly on the ground, and immediately felt a sense of security.

With her hands on her hips, she laughed heartily: "But with the strongest navigator, Miss Nami, here, a mere storm is nothing to worry about! Hahaha!"

Lox was both amused and exasperated: "Stop showing off, let's find somewhere to take shelter from the rain."

Kuina looked at Lox and said, "This looks like an ordinary town. In order not to scare others, I think you should disguise yourself a little."

A criminal with a bounty of 130 million Berries—just his face alone is enough to terrify many people…

"That's fine too."

After thinking for a moment, Locke used "Life Return" to change his facial features.

His once chiseled, handsome face had become somewhat ordinary.

Even when old Duke arrived, he didn't recognize Rocks at this moment.

This island and this town are not the ordinary towns that Kuina described; they are a gathering place for bounty hunters.

In the original story, this was Crocodile's Baroque Works headquarters, but it's unclear whether it's now under their control.

However, it's good to be low-key; Rocks was a low-key and cautious person to begin with.

That's it.

The three headed towards the town, looking for a place to stay...

……

Also, as Lox and his two companions walked toward the town.

Someone has already set their sights on them...

On a mountain resembling a cactus, a space has been carved out inside. At this moment, someone is looking down through a window using binoculars...

One of them looked at his companion holding the binoculars and couldn't help but ask, "Did you see clearly? Isn't that the three Haini Juns up there who told us not to attack?"

Upon seeing the appearance of the three, his companion shook his head: "One man and two women, not any of those three!"

"It is Hai Feng Man Jun."

"It doesn't seem like it..."

"Then there won't be much profit to be made."

"No, one of them has something good on him."

The person holding the binoculars must have seen the encyclopedia of famous swords, recognizing the Wado Ichimonji that Kuina was wearing at her waist: "It's one of the 21 Great Grade Swords, the Wado Ichimonji, worth over ten million Berries!"

His companion exclaimed in surprise: "More than ten million Berries? Quick! Tell the mayor!"

This island is a haven for bounty hunters, who attract sea creatures with their hospitality and enthusiasm.

However, the most common type of rookie to encounter with a bounty of several million pesos is...

They were already tempted by the "prey" worth more than ten million Berries.

As for whether the other party is Hai Xishi or not, that's irrelevant; they're not just focusing on Hai Xishi's situation.

……

"I feel like someone is watching us..."

As she walked along the road, Guina seemed to sense something and turned her gaze in one direction.

As the rain fell and her vision was obstructed, she saw nothing.

However, the feeling of being watched was very obvious, and it didn't seem like an illusion...

"Not bad, Kuina. Your senses have become much sharper lately. It seems you have a real talent for Observation Haki."

Rocks smiled.

Kuina is indeed quite talented in Observation Haki.

He has only been cultivating for a short time, but his senses have become much more acute.

Lockes glanced in that direction as well: "As we walked toward the town, someone noticed us and was watching us through binoculars."

Nami asked curiously, "Are you from this town?"

Lox said, "I guess so, but they're not ordinary people. They're a bounty hunter gang. Well, they might also target people who land on the island. In short, they're not good people."

Kuina shook her head: "An illegal island where people just walk into a trap? The Grand Line is not only harsh in climate, but also in people's hearts..."

Nami didn't take it seriously: "If you dare to attack us, Xiao Luo, you'll be responsible for upholding justice!"

Kuina suddenly asked, "Is there anyone noteworthy here?"

"You want to make a move?"

Rocks unleashed his Observation Haki, covering the entire town without sparing any area.

As if sensing something, Lockes' eyes flashed, and he grinned, saying, "There is someone whose strength is not weak, who can be your opponent."

The person Rocks "saw" using his Observation Haki was dressed in a monk's robe, tall and burly, with a monk's haircut and a scar near his right eye...

By physical characteristics.

Rocks recognized the man.

He is Daz Bones, the chief high-ranking agent of Baroque Works in the original work, codenamed Mr. 1, who ate the Quick-Slice Fruit...

Chapter 71 This is the “passionate” Whisky Peak!

Although the other party's presence here was a slight surprise to Lox, it was quite reasonable.

This place is, after all, one of the Baroque Works' bases in the original work.

I wasn't sure before.

It was already confirmed when Daz Bonis was perceived.

Daz Bones is quite strong, and he is also a user of the Quick-Slice Fruit.

He would be a perfect match for Kuina.

Kuina nodded slightly: "Then let's hope they're foolish enough to choose to attack us."

Lox laughed and said, "Aren't you curious about who that person is?"

"Judging from your expression, the other party may have some strength, but they are probably no match for you."

Kuina said, "Whether I'm curious or not, it's all the same. If they have ill intentions towards us, we'll encounter them sooner or later. I just have to wait."

"That's true."

Lox smiled and said, "Let's see if the people here have any sense of propriety."

"Oh, let's not talk about that now. Let's find a hotel to stay in. I'm soaking wet and want to take a hot bath!"

Nami felt that with Rocks around, they wouldn't be in danger.

Now all she wants to do is take a nice bath and then leisurely drink a glass of hot milk.

Being soaked by the rain doesn't feel good.

"Let's go then."

Led by Lox, the three continued their journey.

I found a hotel, and thanks to the "warm" hospitality of the hotel owner, I settled in there...

Because he had changed his appearance, Rocks was not recognized.

Kuina and Nami were not wanted either; they were unknown individuals.

The three men were clearly seen as easy prey by the hotel owner, who was just waiting to rip them off...

……

It was around the time that Lockes and his two companions checked into the hotel.

Another location on the island.

The town mayor, having received the news, was discussing matters with several people...