Sailing: The crew members are all top-notch talents!

He wasn't surprised that Reno was able to defeat Garp and Zeff.

After all, even he was defeated by Renault.

What surprised him was that Renault's crew was also so capable.

"Kurokokorokoro... The ocean is getting more and more interesting!"

"Captain, something unusual has been spotted ahead!!" A pirate carrying binoculars rushed over.

"Rox, it's Rox!!!"

The pirate's face showed a look of horror. In the New World today, there is no pirate who doesn't know Rocks.

"Rocks!!!"

The white-bearded man narrowed his eyes slightly.

Prior to this, Rocks had contacted him more than once, trying to get him to join the Rocks Pirates.

But he rejected them all.

He didn't believe that meeting Rocks here today was a coincidence.

Rumble

Rumble-

Just then, thunderclaps struck the once clear sky, and dark clouds began to gather.

Lightning flashed across the white-bearded man's eyes, and in the blink of an eye, a torrential downpour began.

The once calm sea surface churned wildly, creating waves tens of meters high.

The enormous pirate ship was like a small boat, tossed about by the wind and rain.

Lockes' fleet arrived quickly.

"Hahahahahaha... Whitebeard, I've come in person! Join my pirate crew, and I'll lead you to overthrow the World Government's rule!!"

"The world will be ours from now on!!"

Rocks waved his hand and once again invited Whitebeard to join his crew.

“Kurorourorouroro...”

Whitebeard, wielding his young sword, slammed it heavily onto the deck, unleashing an invisible shockwave that dispersed the surrounding rain.

"I'm sorry, Rocks, I have my own pirate crew and my own family. I have no interest in your ambitions."

"I'm not joining your pirate crew. You should find someone else."

Whitebeard laughed heartily and declined Rocks' invitation.

"Hahahaha...Good, very good!!!"

Instead of getting angry, Lox laughed when he was rejected to his face, his expression becoming manic and ferocious.

"Whitebeard, since I've come here in person, today's outcome is already decided!!"

"You will submit whether you like it or not!!!"

Buzz-

As soon as he finished speaking, a surge of powerful Conqueror's Haki suddenly erupted from Rocks' body, traveling dozens of meters and directly affecting all members of the Whitebeard Pirates.

thump

thump-

All the crew members except Whitebeard collapsed to the ground almost instantly.

One by one, their eyes rolled back and they fainted.

Whitebeard's expression was equally grim.

"Lox, don't be so arrogant!!!"

Whitebeard roared in fury, unleashing his Conqueror's Haki, which clashed with Rocks's Conqueror's Haki in mid-air.

"Hehehehehe... Whitebeard, starting tomorrow, you belong to Rocks!!!"

.........

Time flies, and a few days have passed in a flash.

During this period, the entire Kingdom of Castor remained peaceful.

Since the Navy issued the bounty on Reynolds and others, there has been no further action.

Royal palace courtyard.

"Are these guys afraid of us? I thought they would continue to attack us."

Jess lay on his back on the lawn, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, looking utterly bored.

"What, isn't it a good thing they're not coming? You actually hope they'll come and cause trouble?"

The shadowy figure wiping his beloved knife immediately retorted.

“Too much quiet isn’t a good thing either,” Renault said, turning the pages of his book.

"Captain, what do you mean by that?"

Unable to grasp the meaning behind his words, Halding asked in confusion, "Reno's words are clearly loaded with meaning."

"Although the Navy and the World Government haven't taken any action, it doesn't mean that others haven't."

Brubru-

Bulu Bulu

Just then, Renault's Den Den Mushi rang, perfectly timed.

"I am Renault!"

"Young Master, a pirate ship has entered the territory of the Kingdom of Castor, and they specifically request to see you."

The soldier on the other side reported the facts truthfully.

"Who is it?!" Renault remained calm, showing no surprise.

He said his name was Wang Zhi!

"Wang Zhi?! Let them in!"

After hanging up the phone, Renault slowly stood up and gazed in the direction of the port.

"Lox, you finally couldn't hold back anymore!"

"Captain, is someone causing trouble?!"

"Wang Zhi? I feel like I've heard that name before!"

The crew members gathered around, each offering their own opinion.

"Come on, let's go take a look."

.......

Port of the Kingdom of Castor.

A huge pirate ship slowly sailed in, and at the bow stood a tall man with a long beard.

Wang Zhi, a notorious pirate in the New World and one of the division commanders of the Rocks Pirates.

"Captain, are those guys right here?"

The pirates made no attempt to hide the disdain in their eyes.

In such a desolate place, are there really such powerful individuals?

"Shut up, you guys better behave yourselves from now on," Wang Zhi immediately reprimanded sternly.

No matter how much the Navy's reports try to portray them in a way that benefits them, it's a foregone conclusion that Raynor and his crew will defeat Zephyr and Garp.

The strength of the team can be seen from this.

They're not here to cause trouble; they're here to help their boss recruit talent.

He didn't want to offend Renault because of the arrogant behavior of these good-for-nothings.

Before long, a group of people walked towards them.

Wang Zhi glanced briefly at Renault before turning his gaze to Lingling and Flame Flower.

Regardless, outsiders can only speculate about Renault's capabilities.

Lingling and Flame Flower's record is undeniable.

Linlin, the user of the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, powerfully repelled Garp.

The battle between Flameflower, the user of the Soul-Soul Fruit, and Zephyr is at a stalemate.

After carefully observing the three, Wang Zhi looked at the other members.

For the remaining people, no other information was given besides their photos.

They knew nothing about his strength or ability.

However, he could sense that none of them were weaklings.

"Lox sent you?" Renault stepped forward and got straight to the point.

Wang Zhi was slightly taken aback, then nodded and said:

"That's right, our captain already knows about what happened to you."

"He admires you and your crew. The captain sent me to recruit you and wants you to join the Rocks Pirates!"

"As long as you join the Rocks Pirates, you will definitely have a place as a division commander."

When you're talking to a straightforward person, speak your mind directly. Wang Zhi, being outspoken, doesn't beat around the bush.

“Go back, I won’t join.” Renault immediately shook his head.

Renault's refusal did not surprise Wang Zhi.

With such formidable strength from himself and his crew, and having decisively defeated the Navy, he quickly gained widespread fame.

Pride is normal.

When Rocks sent people to find him, didn't he, Silver Axe, John, and the others have the same reaction?

But what was the result?

Even the mighty have to bow down and submit in the end!

Episode 068: Rocks' Furious Refusal to Be Recruited! Valdor Crisis! Where is the Momo Fruit?!

"Hehehehehe... Renault, I can understand your current thoughts, but you have no idea just how powerful Rocks truly is."

"I wonder what the consequences would be if I rejected him!!!"

As if he had thought of something, Wang Zhi's expression was full of apprehension.

"To this day, no one chosen by Rocks has ever escaped."

"So I advise you..."

"Does that include you?!"

Before Wang Zhi could finish speaking, Renault interrupted.

Wang Zhi's expression changed slightly after being hit where it hurt, but he quickly returned to normal.

"Renault....."

"Alright, that's enough." Renault immediately waved his hand, interrupting Wang Zhizhi who was about to speak.

"Go back and tell Rocks that I will not join the Rocks Pirates. Let him give up on that idea."

"That's right, what is Rocks anyway? Does he even deserve my brother's submission?!" Lingling, who always protected her own, stood with her hands on her hips and angrily rebuked him.

"We've already killed the Celestial Dragons, why are we afraid of Rocks?!"

Jess, who wasn't afraid of making things worse, also chimed in.

"Your name is Wang Zhi, right? Tell Lockes what our captain said, and get out of here with your men!!"