Pirate: I have a Hollow living inside me

Crocodile spread his five fingers, which transformed into a giant sand blade formed from sand.

In an instant, Armament Haki filled the air, and the sword slashed heavily at Rocks at close range!

Rocks didn't back down or dodge; he threw a straight punch, his dark fist crackling with emerald light.

'Boom!'

This collision was even more violent, with a burst of explosive force and shockwaves, creating a huge crater at the center of the impact!

"Desert Greatsword!"

After a brief stalemate, Crocodile activated his ability, controlling the sand for his own use.

The sand gathers at one point and transforms into another sand blade.

He stabbed Rocks straight from behind at an extremely tricky angle, making it difficult for an ordinary person to dodge!

"Such tricks won't work on me."

Under Rocks's special Observation Haki, Crocodile's attacks had nowhere to hide.

With a flick of his wrist, Rocks released a basketball-sized, emerald-green phantom into existence, and then tossed it behind him.

'Boom!'

The phantom bullet collided with the sand blade and exploded simultaneously in an instant.

The explosion swept through, shattering the sand blades, and the shockwave once again stirred up the surrounding sandstorm.

Blocking the blade thrusting straight at his back, Rocks raised his sword and slashed.

An ordinary strike becomes incredibly powerful when imposing and imbued with the power of the Void Ball.

*Sizzle!*

Crocodile dodged the sword strike using his elemental transformation, but a vibrant green slash continued its charge forward in a straight line!

"Where could they run to?"

Locusts pinpointed Crocodile's location and slammed his sleigh into pursuit.

With a rapid tap of his left hand, one phantom bullet after another lit up, locking onto Crocodile's position and crashing down!

'Boom boom boom...'

The explosions were intense and varied, with booming sounds echoing one after another.

Like being bombarded by artillery fire, Crocodile was forced to dodge repeatedly...

'How can a mere newcomer who has just embarked on the Grand Line possess such strength, being so proficient in both types of Haki...'

Crocodile frowned.

This guy is so strong, it's hard to believe he's a newbie...

"No wonder you dared to target me. I have to admit, you are stronger than I imagined, but I am Crocodile!"

Crocodile snorted coldly.

Fully unleash its capabilities.

He controlled the surrounding desert, and the endless grains of sand rioted at this moment.

A wave of sand rose up from the ground, slamming the incoming phantom bullets into a series of explosions with a series of loud 'boom boom boom'...

Crocodile then crouched down, pressed his right hand to the ground, and coldly uttered a single word: "Corrosive Reincarnation!"

'Om! '

A strange, invisible power emanated from Crocodile.

At this moment, the earth began to collapse and crack, and an invisible force spread out along the desert.

The surrounding area was turned into a restricted zone.

Everything in this area will have its moisture drained.

A Logia-type Devil Fruit user, possessing the power to alter the surrounding environment, exacerbating desertification here.

"The power of the natural system is indeed extraordinary."

Seeing this anomaly, Lox didn't approach; he didn't want to be drained of all his moisture...

"Ok?"

Then, as if sensing something, Rocks vanished from his spot in a flash.

'laugh!'

Just as Lox left the spot, a sand blade imbued with the power of erosion and weathering pierced out from the ground.

If he hadn't dodged, Rocks would have been stabbed right through...

'Hiss hiss hiss...'

Then, a series of sand blades locked onto Lox and thrust out, like thorns sprouting in the desert, sealing off a large area...

"Luckily, I can fly..."

Rocks stepped into the air and dodged the attack of the dense sand blades.

Looking down at Crocodile, Rocks raised an eyebrow: "You're stronger than I expected, Crocodile..."

Combat power is indeed meant to serve the plot.

If Crocodile had displayed such power in the original story, how could the fledgling Rubber Sun God have been a match for him?

Rocks couldn't help but think to himself, "What am I complaining about?"

This "version" of Crocodile is wrong!

Ignoring Rocks' provocation, Crocodile's eyes flashed with murderous intent: "Next, I will send you to your death, black-haired swordsman..."

His right hand opened again: "Heavyweight Sandstorm!"

As the storm expanded, endless sandstorms swept around.

Centered on his body, it transformed into a terrifying sandstorm that engulfed everything, sweeping across all directions.

At this moment, Crocodile is like a god who controls sandstorms, able to unleash the power of nature with a mere thought.

The scale of the dust storm continues to expand.

Wherever it goes, everything is swallowed up and weathered away.

Moreover, this sandstorm also contains the power to drain the moisture from everything and weather it away.

To control the power of nature with one's own strength—that is the nature-type ability user!

"If you can do it."

Although Crocodile's version is incorrect, Rocks is not afraid.

They didn't pay much attention to the terrifying sandstorm that was powerful enough to destroy a city; it was just that it was a bit too big.

No matter what's in front of you, just cut it down!

"Ji Zhan!"

Rocks gripped his black sword and raised it high above his head, his body radiating the sharp sword aura of a swordsman, like a blade drawn from its sheath.

With a low shout, Rocks swung his sword down with all his might.

'Om! '

A slender slash shot out from the tip of the sword.

The emerald green light seemed to have cleaved a gap in the sandstorm ahead.

The subsequent strikes were unstoppable, sweeping through the enemy ranks and heading straight for Crocodile's location!

'Sa! '

Rocks took a step forward and followed up with a slash.

Covered in Armor Haki, he resisted the dense sand particles that possessed corrosive and weathering power.

No matter what kind of Devil Fruit power it is, Armament Haki can counter it.

During battle, Rocks was extremely cautious!

Rocks locked onto Crocodile, who was dodging the Extreme Slash, with his Observation Haki, and swung his left arm down: "One Bone!"

Chapter 94: Let me show you the swordsmanship of the future world's greatest swordsman!

A 'thump' sound.

With explosive, monstrous strength, his fist blasted forward.

Even the raging sandstorm had to avoid its sharp edge, and the impact punch blasted straight towards Crocodile.

"Your strength is very high, you are definitely not as simple as an ordinary newcomer..."

Crocodile stood amidst the sandstorm, raising his hand to control the desert, transforming it into a shield that blocked Rocks' attack, leaving only a hail of sand flying everywhere...

Crocodile ignored the shockwaves emanating from the surrounding area, his cold gaze fixed on Rocks: "But this is the desert, my territory. Here, there is only one outcome for you: defeat!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Crocodile launched another attack.

He didn't make any move, but the surrounding desert erupted at that moment.

The desert transformed into an ocean, crashing like waves with a fierce and wide-ranging impact.

Enough to submerge everything around it!

"Anyone can lie."

Rocks chuckled and made his move instantly.

Every punch he threw was powerful and fierce, and every sword strike was sharp and deadly.

With its powerful attacks, it blocked Crocodile's attacks, shattering the sand waves and sending sand and dust flying all around!

In the ocean of desert, Locus stood motionless!

"You'll find out soon enough whether I'm exaggerating or not..."

Crocodile snorted coldly, his body turning into sand and disappearing, merging with the sandstorm.

Even Observation Haki couldn't detect his movements.

The next moment Crocodile appeared not far from Rocks, his right arm transforming into a jet-black sand blade that slashed down with a whooshing sound.

The momentum was overwhelming, and the killing intent was palpable!

'Boom!'

A red glint flashed in Rocks' eyes as he tracked the attack's trajectory. With a swift sweep of his sword, he blocked Crocodile's strike.

At the same time, his left arm swung out, his fist shaking the air!

"Humph!"

Crocodile snorted coldly.

There was no choice to dodge, or rather, there was no way to dodge.

The golden hook on his left arm turned pitch black and slammed down to meet Rocks' fist!

'Boom!'

Collisions, impacts, and deafening explosions.

In this collision, Rocks had the upper hand, forcing Crocodile to retreat more than ten meters, and his left arm could be seen trembling slightly...

"Your domineering aura is weaker than I imagined."

Rocks remained standing still, twisting his neck: "Was it because Whitebeard shattered your will and spirit that you slunk here to the amusement park to show off your power?"

Putting aside other aspects, Crocodile's mastery of Haki is indeed not strong.

At least in terms of Armament Haki, it's clearly not as "hard" as his; it can only be considered average...

"..."

Crocodile had a gloomy face.