Teleported to West Blue

The hesitation on Houka's face flashed by, quickly turning into resolve.

Rocks was his lifesaver. He had helped him take revenge by crushing the Azure Kingdom and seize the powers of the Press-Press Fruit.

Later, he had also protected him while he searched for the Seven-Star Sword and the Mythical Zoan Vampire Fruit.

That had allowed Houka to safely make it through his vulnerable early years.

Rocks had never coveted the Devil Fruits Houka wanted, focusing wholeheartedly on obtaining the Dark-Dark Fruit.

Most importantly, once Rocks gained the powers of the Dark-Dark Fruit, he would be able to stand against Imu's absolute main force.

Moreover, Houka now knew that the potential of his Five-Clawed Azure Dragon Fruit was absolutely no weaker than the powers of the Sun God Nika or the Dark-Dark Fruit.

"Rocks, let me show you what a fucking surprise is!"

Houka tossed the Dark-Dark Fruit in his hand, revealing a faint smile.

Houka admitted that he was a selfish man, but his friendship and bond with Rocks had already surpassed the value of a single Dark-Dark Fruit.

"This is the Dark-Dark Fruit that might be able to restore Garp and Sengoku?"

Vice Admiral Tsuru was overjoyed. She had never expected the treasure Houka had brought her to find to be this Devil Fruit.

"We can give it a try."

"After all, the Dark-Dark Fruit is known as the most evil fruit and the nemesis of all Devil Fruit powers. It might be able to forcibly erase Imu's Abyss Contract and Deep Sea Contract."

To be honest, Houka was extremely tempted by the Dark-Dark Fruit's powers, but he still suppressed that desire.

"That's wonderful!"

Tsuru excitedly grabbed Houka's face and kissed him. Her excitement made even her actions bolder.

Her two companions finally had a chance to recover.