The Rocks Pirates' Action Plan

The Rocks Pirates' Action Plan

Although Whitebeard was not a member of the Giant Race, his strength was absurdly powerful.

Even the strongest giants were nowhere near as strong as Whitebeard.

Only with that kind of strength could the Tremor-Tremor Fruit be developed to its fullest potential.

Otherwise, if the Tremor-Tremor Fruit were given to someone else, they simply could not bring its destructive power to its peak like Whitebeard did.

It could be said that Whitebeard had made the Tremor-Tremor Fruit famous.

In the past, the Tremor-Tremor Fruit had been completely unknown. It was only after it found Whitebeard that people discovered just how powerful it was.

Just look at Blackbeard's strength after obtaining the Tremor-Tremor Fruit in the original story.

Even after Blackbeard obtained the Tremor-Tremor Fruit, he was still only so-so. He was utterly incapable of standing alongside the young Whitebeard.

"Zehahahahaha, Li Yuan, Newgate, you two are drinking here without inviting me?"

At that moment, Golden Lion also entered the tavern and came over to Li Yuan.

"Shiki, why would we invite you when we're drinking?"

Whitebeard showed Shiki no courtesy whatsoever.

"I just finished training and came out for a drink to relax. Shiki, what brings you here?"

Li Yuan handed Shiki a freshly opened bottle of wine.

"Glug, glug, glug. Zehahahahaha, good wine!!"

"I came to find Newgate. Rocks sent me to call you to a meeting. Since you've finished training too, Li Yuan, you should come along as well."

Golden Lion said with a laugh after downing the bottle.

"Oh? Rocks is holding an officer meeting? Let's go. This is my first time attending one of these meetings."

Li Yuan was immediately interested when he heard that.

He had been training in seclusion for three months. It was just the right time to find something to do—preferably a fight—so he could properly test how much he had improved.

"Zehahahahaha, Li Yuan, it looks like you've improved a lot over these three months."

Seeing how eager Li Yuan was, Golden Lion was reminded of himself after finishing secluded training, when he had wanted to find someone to fight.

"Of course. Shiki, we didn't get to fight when we first met. How about a match now?"

Li Yuan asked, brimming with fighting spirit. Golden Lion had yet to obtain the Float-Float Fruit or the two famous blades, Sakurajyu and Kareki.

His strength was not yet so terrifying. Even if he was stronger than John, he was not stronger by much.

"Zehahahahaha, Li Yuan, if we have the time, I'll definitely let you know that I, Golden Lion, am not trash like John. But for now, let's go to Rocks' meeting first."

Naturally, Golden Lion would not refuse Li Yuan's challenge.

After all, he was also a swordsman. He was extremely interested in Li Yuan's flashy yet powerful swordsmanship and wanted to exchange blows with him.

When they arrived at the Rocks Pirates Officer Meeting Room, the other officers were already there. Only Li Yuan and the other two had been missing.

"Yohahahahaha, Li Yuan, you've finished training. So, how much has your strength improved? Next time we fight, I won't go easy on you."

John burst into laughter when he saw Li Yuan arrive with Golden Lion and the others.

He had originally intended to recruit Li Yuan, but it was obvious that Li Yuan had no interest in him and had instead joined Golden Lion's group. Clearly, they were not on the same side.

Within the Rocks Pirates, Golden Lion, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin had joined comparatively late.

John, Ochoku, and Silver Axe, on the other hand, had followed Rocks from the beginning and could be considered his direct subordinates.

Golden Lion, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin possessed tremendous talent, and despite joining later, they had risen to the point where they now vaguely surpassed them in strength.

Most importantly, Golden Lion, Whitebeard, Charlotte Linlin, and the others had far greater potential than that.

Their strength was still constantly improving, and they might one day reach Rocks' level.

John, Ochoku, and Silver Axe were already relatively old. In a few years, they would reach their peak, and their strength would not improve much further.

Therefore, John, Ochoku, and Silver Axe were deeply wary of Golden Lion, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin.

Thus, they had secretly formed an alliance to oppose Golden Lion, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin.

John, Ochoku, and Silver Axe had all wanted to pull the newly joined Li Yuan into their camp.

However, Li Yuan had rejected their invitation and instead aligned himself with Golden Lion, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin.

Li Yuan was no fool. From the original story, it was clear that Golden Lion, Whitebeard, and Charlotte Linlin had the greatest potential, the strongest strength, and lived the longest.

Why build good relations with three old men—John, Ochoku, and Silver Axe—whose potential was nearing its end instead of them?

"My strength has naturally improved rapidly. If we fight again, perhaps my sword will get to taste blood."

Li Yuan replied without yielding an inch.

"Yohahahaha, then I'm looking forward to it. If we get the chance, let's fight again."

As he spoke, John provoked him.

"I'd be delighted. You're welcome to challenge me anytime!"

Li Yuan would not refuse John's challenge. Although Rocks had declared their last match a draw, Li Yuan did not consider it a draw. He had lost!!!

Naturally, he would admit defeat. He was not someone who could not accept losing. He had lost this time, so next time they fought, he would win back his pride.

"Wahahahahaha, since everyone's here, take a seat!"

Just as the tension between the two grew thick, Rocks emerged from the back of the Meeting Room.

"Captain, what is this meeting about?"

John asked eagerly.

Generally speaking, whenever Rocks convened a full officer meeting like this, he had a major announcement to make, and most of the time it involved battle and plunder.

"This meeting has only one purpose: plunder. We will plunder those World Government Affiliated Nations that refuse to submit to the Rocks Pirates, starting with the Vixga Kingdom."

"I will make those World Government Affiliated Nations see whose territory the New World truly is."

"In the New World, everyone must submit to the Rocks Pirates. Even World Government Affiliated Nations are no exception. Whoever refuses to submit should prepare to have their country destroyed!"

"I, Rocks, will become the king of the New World—even the World King!"

"Wahahahahaha!!!!"

Rocks walked to the map, pointed at the Vixga Kingdom's location, and laughed loudly.

"Zehahahahaha, Captain, I support you!!!"

Becoming the World King—such ambition was far too great, far too mad, and perfectly suited Golden Lion's desires.

"Yohahahahaha, Captain, when do we set off? I can already see countless treasures waving at me."

John laughed along with him.