The pinnacle of pirates begins with deceiving fate!

The blinding purple light flashed and disappeared in an instant. The ship was reduced to charred dust that filled the air in the thunderstorm, leaving not even a wreck.

The subsequent slashes and shockwaves only managed to hit the void left by the raging lightning pillars, leaving only surging waves on the sea surface, unable to find their target again.

"Damn John, what kind of move is that? I've never seen you use it before!"

Schipper was furious. He grabbed John by the collar and roared, spitting as he spoke.

Most importantly, he could clearly sense through his Observation Haki that the attack strength of the lightning pillar was not as great as the slash.

But it's ridiculously fast!

"Want to learn? I'll teach you."

John raised an eyebrow smugly, broke free from Skeeter's grip on his collar, and strode toward the pile of chips.

He may not be considered a top player in his current circle, but he would be a force to be reckoned with elsewhere.

With these game rules, he has a natural advantage.

"Could it be that magnetism generates electricity?" Shiki suddenly calmed down and recalled the knowledge he had recently learned.

As a Paramecia-type Float-Float Fruit user, his only enemy in life is the natural weather.

While studying meteorology, he happened to come across the concept of "magnetism generating electricity" in another book.

"I never expected John to be secretly studying in private." Shiki looked at this stingy money-grubber with newfound respect.

"Keep it safe, I'll come back for it when I've saved up ten million Berries."

Newgate looked extremely grim as he reluctantly handed the "Murakumo-giri" to John.

This made his already difficult situation even worse.

"Don't worry, I'll wait for you to come and redeem me."

John flicked his index finger, and the electric current caused the knife to float in mid-air and follow him.

In fact, according to the rules of gambling, if you want to redeem something you've lost, it will definitely cost a different price.

It will definitely not be the original price of ten million Berries!

But this is Newgate, after all. It's already good enough that he's willing to accept defeat and hand over the knife. If he's greedy for more, he might be asking for a taste of the Overlord's Shockwave Fist.

Moreover, this is also a favor.

Newgate snorted, somewhat surprised by John's answer.

Knowing John as he did, this greedy bastard wouldn't hand over the "Twelve Supreme Grade Swords" once he got his hands on them; he would just find a place to hide them and leave clues behind.

Outrageous fetish!

It's almost unsettling to see him so agreeable now.

"How about we play another round after we reach God Valley, with a bet of 100 million Berries? Whoever gets the most treasure wins."

As if she hadn't had enough, Lingling suggested playing another round.

She wasn't trying to win back the ten million pegories she lost; she was just inspired by it and had a great idea.

If everyone's attention is drawn to the treasure, her search for the Devil Fruit will proceed without any obstacles.

"never mind……"

Before John could finish refusing, something unexpected happened.

boom

A violent explosion suddenly erupted from the massive warship, and a fierce shockwave swept across the area, whipping people's hair and clothes into the wind, making it almost impossible for them to stand.

"It seems the negotiations have broken down."

John was not surprised by this, and with a flick of his wrist, he tossed the knife to Newgate.

Newgate didn't stand on ceremony. He took the knife, twirled it with a flourish, and then a pale white aura emanated from the blade as he held the knife in both hands.

Linlin, Kaido, and other officers also assumed fighting stances, ready to work together to sink the giant warship.

"Don't interfere, you all go first!"

Lox's voice rang out, stopping everyone, followed by a series of shouts and the roar of battle.

"Harald, you spineless bastard!"

Chapter 6 Justice?

"sail."

Charlotte Lingling's eyes flickered slightly, and she decisively raised her hand to give the order to the helmsman.

Then, she turned to the cadres and gave them an explanation.

Harald is determined to make Elbaf a member state of the World Government, and now he is completely obedient to the Five Elders.

"There's no point in wasting time here with the giants. Let's bypass them and head straight for the Valley of the Gods!"

Throughout the entire Rocks Pirates, only Linlin possessed her own unique intelligence system, so no one questioned her words.

“Even the ‘King of Giants’ has fallen.” Shiki lit another cigar, his expression filled with deep contempt.

He simply lacked the giant legion and historical legacy of Elbaf; otherwise, he would have already kicked Rocks aside and become the king of the seas.

Ironically, Harald possessed everything he dreamed of, yet made such a weak and foolish decision.

"It is extremely difficult to be a responsible king."

John shook his head and left the deck for the cabin.

In his opinion, Harald was far better than Kozuki Oden!

The most obvious point is that Elbaf's enemies are the World Government and Im.

Harald was no match for them, nor was the entire Elbaf region.

There is no other way but to compromise and submit.

However, Wano Country's enemies are only Kaido and the Beasts Pirates, whom Oden is fully capable of defeating.

If we can win, let alone losing one son, Momonosuke, even if all our children die, we must fight for the people.

This is what a qualified "king" should do.

Moreover, Oden was not a competent ruler when he ruled Wano Country; he oppressed his people no less than Orochi later did.

But then, after a voyage at sea, he changed his ways and became willing to bow down to Kaido for the sake of his people…

In the end, they lost all their territory, their wives died, and their children were scattered.

That's true weakness and folly!

“You are not Captain John.”

In the ship's passageway, a slender figure with arms crossed, exuding an air of arrogance, blocked John's path.

Charlotte Katakuri.

"What do you know, you ten-year-old brat?"

John moved with lightning speed, grabbing Katakuri's cheek and pinching it hard before Katakuri could react.

"Let me go!"

"You brat, you're so arrogant! Why aren't you being arrogant anymore?"

John pinched Katakuri's cheek harder, causing the little brat to tear up in pain.

He doesn't care whether someone is old or young; he'll bully them whenever he feels like it.

Bully them mercilessly!

"Let me go!"

"You're wrong!"

"I won't say..."

"Ok?"

"But I feel like you're not the Captain John from before!"

"No matter how strong you are, you're still just a kid," Katakuri said, his voice trembling with tears.

He wasn't born with "awareness of sight and hearing," but he had an extraordinary talent for it, and his senses were even clearer at a young age.

In his mind, the current "Captain John" was like a lurking lightning bolt, poised to strike and concealing its sharpness.

"Kid, people change."

John released his grip on Katakuri's cheek and gently ruffled her short, dark pink hair.

"As someone who's been there, let me give you some advice... Even dogs wouldn't eat Paramecia-type Devil Fruits!"

"Aren't you a Paramecia type too?"

Katakuri slapped the hand off his head, his glaring eyes filled with defiance.

His mother, Linlin, and many of the Rocks Pirates' officers are all Paramecia-type Devil Fruit users.

Therefore, in his mind, the Paramecia type is the strongest!

Believe it or not.

John, too lazy to explain, swept Katakuri aside and strode away.

As for this kid knowing his secret... it doesn't matter!

If John's judgment is correct, Rocks has already awakened his Observation Haki and can hear the voice of all things; all of his changes have been seen by the other party.

As long as Rocks doesn't mind, what others think doesn't matter.

Katakuri watched John's departing figure and decided not to tell his mother about the discovery, because it posed no threat to the man at all.

Inside the cabin

It's about six square meters, with a bed and a table; the furnishings are very simple.

John sat cross-legged on the bed, leaning against the wall, staring blankly at his palms.