Chapter 65

The two ships sailed side by side, and Newgate brought the three of them onto the Black Pearl.

Newgate pointed toward the cabin and said, "The three of you, go ahead. Captain Rocks is waiting for you in the study, and your prizes are ready as well."

"No problem."

"Alright."

"Mm!"

The three of them nodded in unison, completely indifferent to the terrifying pairs of eyes all around them, and walked into the cabin just like that.

"Oh hahahaha~~~"

Inside the study, a figure sat there—a monster taller than the rest, appearing to be only about two meters tall, with a head of crimson hair and an aura filled with bold, unrestrained Haki.

He said in a carefree manner, "So, you three are the winners this time?"

"Not bad!"

"You killed quite a few more people than I expected. If it had been too many, I would have felt quite unhappy. In that case! It would still need to be dealt with, which is quite troublesome."

"..."

The three of them didn't say anything.

It's just that...

How should I put it!

The three of them watched the situation before them quietly, yet they also fell into a state of contemplation.

Naturally, everyone knew what Rocks looked like.

But!

Sometimes, even if you know, when you see it with your own eyes, you still fall into a silence.

Terrifying!

Scary!

A monster!

Such labels are all very appropriate, or even, they are far too appropriate.

Locke, Kaido, and Snake—the three of them just looked at the man before them and fell into silence. This is no joke; just facing this man, even opening one's mouth is not an easy task.

The world's strongest man: Rocks D. Xebec.

This man!

This is absolutely no joke; this is the world's most powerful man, this is the world's most terrifying thing. This power is truly too chilling to behold, and that unparalleled aura is just too frightening.

"Captain Rocks."

Locke spoke suddenly, his voice very hoarse, and said slowly, "I am the first place."

"Oh hahahaha~~~"

Hearing Locke speak, although this statement sounded like nonsense, Rocks instead laughed excitedly and said interestingly, "Not bad! Not bad! I am truly very satisfied with you, kid! Very good! Kid, you did well."

Clearly!

Rocks was truly very satisfied with Locke's actions.

After all!

To be honest...

Rocks is not joking when he says he knows very well that on this sea, there are very few who dare to face him directly and dare to speak up! Especially a newcomer like Locke; daring to speak in front of him is like a joke.

Precisely because of this!

Rocks was very satisfied with Locke. Scanning Kaido and Snake, it cannot be denied that he could see these two brats also had good potential.

They would recover in another seven or eight minutes.

However!

Sometimes, after seeing the first place, one loses interest in the second and third.

Rocks grinned, and said grimly, "Kid! You are truly not bad! This is your reward, you can go! I think you're pretty good. Next! You must be a bit more serious; don't you dare die."

A grim smile emerged; Rocks was very much looking forward to Locke's growth.

But!

There is a very important prerequisite, and that is that Locke can survive. If he were to die just like that? That would be very boring! However, Rocks wouldn't care anyway. For a terrifying monster like him, having seen so many geniuses over so many years, he was long since used to it.

Snap!

Locke caught the treasure chest Rocks threw over. It was a very large chest. He didn't know what was inside, but he didn't hesitate at all and directly stored it in his Imperial Arm space.

A Devil Fruit?!

This scene!

Made everyone have a thought, but no one asked.

And Locke also knew what was in the chest, and couldn't help but click his tongue, secretly thinking, "Is this the Rocks Pirates? They're really rich! Such a rich first-place reward, and this is just for an apprentice pirate?"

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