No kidding, even Rocks would have to offer me a cigarette.

But to everyone's surprise, someone leaked the information, and this guy found out about the meeting plans.

"The Air Marshal really does have a fiery temper!"

"However, if you want me to voluntarily become a Marine Admiral, you'll have to step over my dead body first!"

"The first thing a qualified navy officer must do is to be genuinely willing to dedicate themselves to the cause of justice—not to willingly degenerate into a lackey and figurehead of the Celestial Dragons!!!"

Garp clearly didn't tolerate Kong Gu's temper.

After all, Kong Gu's years of military service weren't that much longer than his. They were all recruits from the same year, so who was trying to intimidate whom?

Furthermore, once one becomes a Marine Admiral, one must personally pay respects to the Celestial Dragons.

The thought that he, with his immense power, had to grovel and serve the Celestial Dragons filled Garp with a disgust that increased more than 100 times.

"Justice needs funding too! Without the Celestial Dragons, where would our Marine Headquarters get the money to pay their soldiers? Don't give me that easy talk!!!"

"Do you think you can avoid serving the Celestial Dragons just because you're not a Marine Admiral?"

"The Five Elders have already said that once the Rocks Sea Group launches an attack on the Holy Land, our Marine Headquarters will directly dispatch combat forces to the Holy Land to protect the World Nobles!"

Seeing that Garp was unyielding, Konggu had no choice but to give up and stop trying to force the guy to become a Marine Admiral.

Regardless of whether he becomes an admiral or not, he will eventually have to go to the Holy Land to protect the Celestial Dragons.

"Tch, protecting the Holy Land? Back in God Valley, we just fought a desperate battle and wiped out the Rocks Pirates. Then nothing would have happened!"

"One or two of them started to back down as soon as they saw Rocks eat the Dark-Dark Fruit~"

"I'm not afraid to tell you, the next battle to defend the Holy Land..."

"My going there doesn't mean I'll protect the Celestial Dragons!!!"

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Karp: The formula is the best, what else is there to say?

Chapter 98 Lox's Purpose

Inside the Navy Headquarters, an internal meeting, which resembled a heated argument between shrewish women, was in full swing.

Far off in the latter half of the Grand Line, on the island of Hatchinos, Rahu, who was recuperating, was awakened by a series of urgent knocks on the door.

"Captain Rahu...Admiral Rocks requests your presence..."

The pirate responsible for delivering the message knelt on the ground nervously, not daring to look up at Rahu, the infamous captain of the seventh division.

"Hmm, did Admiral Rocks not specify what it was about?"

Luo Hou asked in a calm tone.

Although he usually presents a friendly image to others.

But for some reason, both the pirates and the civilians who recognized him looked like they had seen a ghost, completely panicked.

"No...no...Admiral Rocks just sent me to fetch you...he didn't specify what it was about..."

The pirate, kneeling on the ground, spoke arrogantly, stammering as he explained something.

"Okay, I got it. I'll be right there!"

Seeing that the pirate in front of him was still terrified, Rahu immediately lost interest in asking any questions.

Damn it, he's clearly a good person with excellent character and academic performance!

Just because he killed over 10,000 Marines and CP agents during the God Valley incident!

Why are you so afraid of him?

And this guy calls himself a pirate?!

Which pirate hasn't seen blood?

However, Luo Hou was still somewhat surprised that Rocks suddenly wanted to see him.

That guy basically disappears for a long time after every appearance, so it's impossible for him to stay in the Hatchinos base camp for an extended period of time and wait to die.

In the words of Whitebeard and others, Rocks always liked to wander around, looking for an opportunity to deliver a crushing blow to the World Government.

The last God Valley incident happened because when Rocks went to the West Blue, his personal Den Den Mushi accidentally received a signal from the outside world.

This led to the Rocks Pirates learning about the World Government's plan to hunt humans in advance, which in turn led to the God Valley Incident.

After washing up in his private room and regaining his energy, Luo Hou casually picked up a brick from the ground and threw it into the air with a burst of muscle power.

Then, he vanished from the spot in a flash of golden light at incredible speed.

When it reappeared, it was already flying away, its feet planted on bricks of moderate size.

Although Hatchinos Island isn't a large island, Rahu would rather use his Devil Fruit ability to fly there than walk to find Rocks.

This behavior is similar to Borsalino's habit of always stepping on the cannonballs of Marine Headquarters warships when he travels.

If there are no means of transportation, then we will manufacture them for use.

In short, you can't do it yourself.

After a few minutes, the brick, which had been flying at high speed, gradually slowed down.

At that moment, Rahu transformed into lightning and flew to the door of Captain Rocks's room.

Rocks, who was originally waiting inside, picked up his sword, which had been imbued with Haki and turned into a permanent black blade, and went outside after sensing Rahu's aura.

Rahu stood still, looking at Lox in front of him with a slightly strange expression.

Although Rocks was holding that incredibly sharp Supreme Grade Sword in his hand, Rahu was absolutely certain that this guy did not want to kill him.

After all, as long as Rocks still harbored the ambition to dominate the world, he wouldn't have done something so self-destructive at this time.

Of course, the reason why He Ru could remain so calm was because he possessed formidable strength.

Even if Rocks, the overlord of the sea, fought desperately, he couldn't possibly kill him instantly!

If he cannot kill himself instantly, Rahu is confident that he can quickly absorb all of Rocks' attributes and then complete the Mascherano Triangle counterattack!

"I called you here separately this time so you could learn how to use Ultimate Haki in advance."

"Although you are still very young, your talent is something I can only dream of."

"The World Government has over 800 years of history; it's too deeply entrenched. I need a powerful ally, someone no weaker than me, and perhaps even stronger."

Lox's voice was hoarse yet revealed a hint of madness.

It's obvious that now that this guy has reached a point where he lacks nothing in terms of power, status, money, and fame, his only remaining desire is to overthrow the World Government.

Overthrowing the World Government would require a great many top-tier combatants.

In order to further strengthen the Rocks Pirates alliance, he had no choice but to focus his attention on Rahu, the captain of the 7th Division.

His body can accommodate multiple Devil Fruit abilities!

Rapidly enhance your physical strength during battle!

Even the three types of Haki can be rapidly enhanced during battle!

These almost superhuman talents made Rahu the one Rocks would inevitably choose.

"Hehehehehe~ I see~"

"Since Admiral Rocks has made such a request, then I shall humbly comply."

A slight smile appeared on Luo Hou's lips.

Even before joining the Rocks Pirates, he had already considered challenging Rocks to a duel.

However, due to the opponent's ability to teleport away at will, and with the imminent outbreak of the God Valley War, Rahu has never had an opportunity.

Now look at it, it's like a heifer walking into a herd of bulls, the bulls have come knocking on their door!

Isn't this a windfall that's been delivered right to our doorstep?

Furthermore, Rocks also possessed two highly practical Devil Fruit abilities.

Paramecia-type Instant-Transport Fruit: A Devil Fruit that makes one a level faster than Gin-Gin and Rumble-Rumble!

Although the Teleportation Fruit only allows the user to teleport a short distance, if used properly, it is absolutely a god-level Devil Fruit!

Logia-type Dark-Dark Fruit: Known as the most vicious Devil Fruit ability in the world, the user can use the power of darkness to restrict all the Devil Fruit abilities of the enemy!

The only cost to the user is to suffer many times more pain.

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Chapter 99 The World's Strongest Elite Monster.

Luo Hou's mind was racing with calculations. Although he hadn't officially started fighting Lockes yet, he had already calculated how high his physical abilities would soar after today's battle!

Rocks' individual combat strength can be said to be the pinnacle of the entire world, even reaching a level that is unprecedented and unparalleled!

He possesses the ultimate level of all three types of Haki: Conqueror's Haki, Observation Haki, and Armament Haki, and has mastered all the advanced techniques for using these three types of Haki!

Furthermore, he is the only documented and verifiable user of two Devil Fruit abilities in history!

Combined with his terrifying physical and sword skills, Rocks was able to face off against the three top admirals of the Navy Headquarters in this era without being at a disadvantage!

Luo Hou estimated that as long as he could fight Lox for a few more rounds, he would definitely be able to absorb all the attributes that the opponent dropped!

At that time, he will not only be able to rapidly improve his domineering aura, swordsmanship, and physical skills.

They might even gain two more incredibly powerful Devil Fruit abilities!

This was an absolute steal!

If he were to accidentally kill Rocks and absorb the additional attributes, Rahu's own strength would surpass Rocks'!

To become a pirate who truly surpasses the level of a hegemon!

However, the moment Luo Hou had this thought of rebellion, he felt an unfathomable chill spread throughout his body!

Upon closer inspection, it was discovered that the source of this chill was none other than Rocks, who stood directly opposite, over four meters tall and barely reaching Rahu's chest!

Holy crap! How could I forget that Rocks possessed the bug-level Observation Haki ability to read minds!