One Piece: Space-Space Fruit, Joining the Rocks Crew

……

Inside a secret base of CP, the intelligence agency directly under the World Government.

A figure dressed in a black trench coat and wearing a top hat swaggered into the base's lobby.

"I need to see your manager."

He said to the agent at the front desk.

The agent looked up, saw the person who had approached, and his pupils contracted slightly.

"Morgans...what are you doing here?"

The visitor was none other than Morgans, the president of World Economic News.

Despite his young age, he is already a well-known intelligence broker and news mogul in the underworld.

"Don't be silly, there's no way you guys didn't hear the news."

Morgans grinned: "Then hand over the hush money."

"Hey, I'm talking about that deal—'Wouldn't it have been better if I had kept quiet?'"

The agent looked disdainful:

"You're just a local tabloid with a name that sounds like child's play, how could you possibly possess such powerful intelligence-gathering capabilities? Do you want to be wiped out by the World Government?"

Morgans was enraged: "Then let's see what happens."

He thought to himself: No matter what, I must leak this information to Beehive Island and the World Government. You'll regret it.

……

Beehive Island.

When Stusi, the officer in charge of intelligence, read the intelligence report aloud at a meeting of officers, the entire meeting room erupted in chaos.

"Shawn? She's still alive!"

"Is this for real? That's great! Where are we now?"

"Valley of the Gods? What kind of place is that?"

"Was she used as a prize in the Celestial Dragons' game?"

Upon hearing this news, Wang Zhi looked flustered, and fine beads of cold sweat appeared on his forehead.

A year ago, it was he who secretly colluded with the World Government and betrayed Shakky's whereabouts, leading to her capture by the CP organization.

Cadre Ma Long was also silenced in that incident.

He tried to remain calm, attempting to mislead the crowd:

"This sounds suspicious. Is the information reliable? What if it's a trap set by the World Government?"

The intelligence officer, Stusi, nodded:

"There is no doubt that there is some chaos within the Navy."

Our informants in the Navy have confirmed that there has been a large-scale military movement in the West Blue recently, with the target being God Valley.

Silver Axe slammed his fist on the table:

"Shakky was a prize in the Celestial Dragons' game? Those bastards!"

Gan Zhui stood up, his eyes burning with rage:

"So, the ones who kidnapped Shakky were those bastards from the World Government."

Looks like they're itching for a fight again. Should we go to Mary Geoise and charge in once more?

"Xia-Qi-!!"

Shiki shouted excitedly; he couldn't wait to go and rescue them.

Luo Tian sat to the side, speechless as he watched everyone's infatuated expressions towards Xia Qi.

Is it really that bad? It truly is an era of great repression.

The white-bearded man stroked his chin, seemingly lost in thought.

"The Celestial Dragons' slave hunting... I thought it was just nonsense. I didn't expect it to actually exist."

Charlotte Linlin licked her lips excitedly:

"The intelligence says the winner of the hunt will receive a Devil Fruit as a prize. Kaido, you want one, right?"

Kaido, who had just been promoted to a senior officer, immediately became interested:

"What are these abilities?"

Charlotte Linlin thought to herself: It wouldn't be bad to give it to my child. Katakuri needs a powerful Devil Fruit.

The long bread, however, worriedly said:

"Could this be a trap? Did the World Government deliberately leak information to lure us to God Valley, only to set an ambush?"

"Shut up!"

A deep and authoritative voice rang out.

Rocks walked in.

"Cowards, stay on this island. Let's set off for the Valley of the Gods!!"

"Yes, Captain Rocks!!"

"Charge!"

"For Shakky!"

"For the treasure!"

"To slaughter the Celestial Dragons!!"

The hall resounded with enthusiastic shouts.

The Rocks Pirates, this monster army that had been dormant for a month, have awakened once again.

……

Meanwhile, in another part of the New World, aboard the Golden Jackson.

The Roger Pirates also received information from Shakky.

Morgans wouldn't just sell information to one side.

As an intelligence broker, he pursues the maximization of profits.

As a result, the Roger Pirates were in an uproar.

"Shakky is still alive?!"

"God Valley? The Celestial Dragons' slave hunt?"

"A Devil Fruit prize?!"

Roger excitedly jumped to the bow and shouted:

"Jabbar, what the hell is God Valley?"

Jabba immediately unfolded the nautical chart and pointed to a certain location in the Western Sea:

"I know the approximate location. Although it's a long way, we'll go at full speed."

Roger shouted:

"Brothers...we're going in, right?"

"Of course!!"

All the crew members responded in unison.

Even the usually calm Rayleigh had a burning desire in his eyes at this moment.

The year-long wait was agonizing for the Roger Pirates.

Roger grinned:

"Even Rocks has made a move? We need to get there first."

He looked at Jabba:

"Full speed ahead! We must reach God Valley before Rocks!"

"clear!"

The Golden Jackson adjusted its course and headed for the West Sea at full speed.

News of Roger's operation soon reached Garp, who was vacationing on an island.

"What? That bastard Roger went to God Valley too?"

Garp listened to his subordinate's report while munching on a senbei (rice cracker), his brow furrowing.

"Yes, Vice Admiral Garp. According to intelligence, both the Rocks Pirates and the Roger Pirates are heading towards God Valley."

The World Government's slave hunt at God Valley, in which Shakky was used as a prize, enraged them.

Karp was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly stood up:

"Notify headquarters! I'm going to God Valley!"

"But, Lieutenant General Garp, we haven't received any orders—"

"Enough talk! Roger and Rocks are both there. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! If we can capture them both in one fell swoop, the pirate era will be over!"

Garp's eyes burned with fighting spirit.

……

A few days later, the Rocks Pirates' massive fleet was crossing the Calm Belt and heading towards the West Blue.

Suddenly, a huge warship appeared in the sea ahead.

The sails are painted with the symbol of Elbaf—a crossed tomahawk and a horn.

"It's a giant's ship!"

The pirates on the lookout tower shouted.

John squinted:

"Why are Elbaf's royal warships... here?"

Shiki, looking arrogant, drew his twin swords:

"Who cares why, just sink them! Don't get in their way!"

But Rocks suddenly stepped forward:

"etc."

The cadres looked at him, puzzled.

"Why? Don't stop, Xiaqi is waiting for us to rescue her."

Rocks knew very well that the only person who had come was that guy—Harald, the king of Elbaf and the strongest warrior of the giants.