Rocks Pirates Recruitment Meeting

Rocks Pirates Recruitment Meeting

"Observation Haki, Conqueror's Haki, and my swordsmanship have all improved much faster than before since I set out to sea. It should have something to do with my state of mind."

"Back on Suoluo Island, although the pressure was immense and my training was grueling, I was like a bird in a cage. No matter how badly I wanted to improve, I could only imagine powerful enemies out of thin air and use them to pressure myself."

"After setting out to sea, I witnessed the vastness of the Great Sea and saw powerful beings like Golden Lion Shiki, who surpassed me. It broadened my mind and spirit, made my desire to grow stronger even greater, and filled me with motivation."

On the way to Hachinosu Island, Li Yuan lay beneath a parasol, enjoying Lazuli's massage as he analyzed his current strength.

As a strong person, one could not merely see one's own progress; one also had to understand the reasons behind it.

As they drew closer to Hachinosu Island, they encountered more and more Pirate Ships. Everyone knew that today was the Rocks Pirates' Recruitment Meeting.

Thus, both members of the Rocks Pirates and pirates hoping to join the Rocks Pirates flocked to Hachinosu Island.

There, one could see many pirates with bounties exceeding a hundred million, all infamous figures of the New World.

However, with the Rocks Pirates' prestige looming over the place, no one dared cause trouble.

Every ship followed the Rocks Pirates' rules and order, sailing to their designated berths at the Port.

"Senior Brother, we've arrived at Hachinosu Island!"

After docking the ship, Kano spoke to Li Yuan, who was still enjoying himself.

He had noticed that after setting out to sea, his senior brother had changed—changed in a way that made all of his junior brothers deeply envious.

"We're here? You all stay on the ship. Don't get off!"

Li Yuan walked to the bow and looked at Hachinosu Island ahead. At that moment, the island was packed with people.

The vast majority were pirates hoping to join the Rocks Pirates. They had gathered there, waiting for the Recruitment Meeting to begin.

Li Yuan blended in among the pirates and followed them into Hachinosu Island.

When they reached a vast open area, Li Yuan saw the various officers and members of the Rocks Pirates seated on a raised platform ahead, along with Rocks himself.

There, Li Yuan saw many familiar faces. Golden Lion Shiki had twin swords hanging at his waist and a cigarette between his lips, his face still carrying that same arrogant smile.

Whitebeard held a Guan Dao and dozed off, seemingly uninterested in this Recruitment Meeting. At this time, Whitebeard had yet to obtain Murakumogiri, one of the Supreme Grade Swords.

Charlotte Linlin—Big Mom—did not yet have the bloated body she would possess forty years later. Instead, she was tall and slender.

Her figure was a perfect golden ratio, curvaceous in all the right places. Yet the sight of her constantly grabbing Cake and stuffing it into her mouth ruined her natural beauty.

Silver Axe and Ochoku both wore heavy armor. One held a greatsword, while the other wielded a silver Great Axe. They stood like warriors, solemn and imposing.

John had an ornate western sword and a Flintlock Gun hanging at his waist. He savored Fine Wine in his hand as he watched the many pirates below, as though he were watching a show.

Kurozumi Higurashi and Kurozumi Semimaru hid in the back, looking somewhat frightened.

Who knew how those two had become Rocks Pirates Officers? One thing was certain: neither of them was a combatant.

The young Kaido stood behind Charlotte Linlin like a lackey, his expression unreadable.

Seated in the very center among the many officers was the Captain of the Rocks Pirates, Rocks himself.

Though he was not particularly tall, his body radiated endless majesty, as if he were the master of heaven and earth.

"Captain Rocks!!"

"Captain Rocks!!"

"Captain Rocks!!"

There were roughly Six Thousand People hoping to join the Rocks Pirates this time.

The moment they saw Rocks appear, they all shouted his name as though they were already members of the Rocks Pirates.

"Wahahaha!!!"

"Brats, do you want to join the Rocks Pirates? Do you want endless Treasure, fame, and fortune? If you do, then slaughter each other! Only the three thousand left standing will be qualified to join the Rocks Pirates and become part of my crew."

Rocks looked at the cheering pirates below and laughed loudly, wildly.

"Jihahaha!!!"

Golden Lion loved this kind of slaughter-based selection process the most. The weak had no right to join the Rocks Pirates!!

Rocks' words were like a fuse, igniting the desires of everyone present.

The pirates who had originally gathered together now stared at the throats and heads of those around them with bloodshot eyes, as though they were looking at the most exquisite delicacies.

At once, many pirates who had just been fired up and wanted to join the Rocks Pirates felt chills run down their backs, their heads spinning.

"Kill!!!"

"Roar!!!"

"Die for me!"

After a brief silence, every pirate present erupted into frenzied cheers and roars.

They drew the Swords, Guns, and other weapons at their waists, or charged barehanded at the pirates nearest to them.

In an instant, a melee among Six Thousand People erupted. Countless sounds of fighting, shouting, screams, and despair filled the entire battlefield as a bloody slaughter began.

The members and officers of the Rocks Pirates had long grown accustomed to this kind of carnage.

Rocks watched the slaughter below with great interest, wanting to see whether any outstanding monsters would join the Rocks Pirates this time and make them even stronger.

Whitebeard disliked such scenes of mutual slaughter. He simply closed his eyes and refused to watch.

Golden Lion, on the other hand, burst into mad laughter, as though reveling in the atmosphere of slaughter.

Charlotte Linlin continued eating Cake without a care, John continued watching the show, and Silver Axe and Ochoku stood there as expressionless as ever, revealing nothing.

The pirates hoping to join the Rocks Pirates this time were not particularly strong. The strongest among them were only at the level of Navy Rear Admirals.