Conqueror's Coating! The Rocks Pirates Attack! The Battle Begins

"Just as expected of Captain Rocks!"

Everyone present glanced over when they saw this.

Conqueror's Haki Coating was the highest level of application of Conqueror's Haki.

Its power and destructive force were several times greater than Ryuo.

It could be said that only those who possessed Conqueror's Haki Coating had the qualifications to reach the ceiling of combat strength.

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At the same time, Rono felt a powerful force flow into his body, warm and comfortable.

"How was that, Rono? Have you learned it?"

Rocks ignored Silver Axe, Ochoku, John, and the others, fixing his gaze directly on Rono!

"I learned it!"

Rono smiled faintly and casually demonstrated Conqueror's Haki Coating.

Just like Rocks, he shattered a boulder a hundred meters away with one punch, though its destructive force and power were inferior to Rocks's.

This made Rono even more certain that Rocks's Conqueror's Haki had definitely reached God Level!

"Very good... I knew I hadn't misjudged you."

Rocks nodded, very satisfied.

As for Silver Axe, Ochoku, John, and the others, they had perhaps long since gotten used to Rono's monstrous talent.

A technique they had trained hard for half a year without mastering, Rono could still learn after seeing it demonstrated just once!

Now they understood the true meaning of that saying:

Sometimes, the gap between people was greater than the gap between people and dogs.

Soon, the next day arrived.

The seven Division Commanders also gathered at Hachinosu's port early, as agreed.

Not one of them dared to be late. After all, this might be the most ferocious strike the Rocks Pirates had launched since their founding.

There were nineteen Celestial Dragons!

At the port!

Whitebeard, Shiki, Rono, Silver Axe, Charlotte Linlin, John, and Ochoku!

All seven Division Commanders, whose names struck fear across the world, were present!

The members behind them were all skilled fighters with Bounties exceeding a hundred million!

Among them were many famous Great Pirates with Bounties of over 400 million or 500 million!

Yet even these Great Pirates couldn't become Division Commanders of the Rocks Pirates!

One could imagine what kind of monsters those seven Division Commanders were!

And standing before them all was the Great Pirate whose presence was at least a level above theirs, Rocks D. Xebec!

This was why the Rocks Pirates were called the strongest!

With all these people setting out together, they were even powerful enough to contend with the ruler of the seas—the Marine Headquarters!

The scene made every Rocks Pirate member present yearn to be part of it!

As expected of the world's strongest Pirate Crew: a crew of villains!

"But, Captain Rocks, if we all leave, who will protect Hachinosu?"

Seeing the seven officers and Rocks himself preparing to leave no one behind, Golden Lion voiced his concern.

Usually, when they set out to attack Celestial Dragons or seize Heavenly Tribute,

the Rocks Pirates would leave at least one fighter on the level of a Division Commander to guard Hachinosu, in case someone tried to raid their home.

But this was the first time all their senior officers had set out, leaving behind only some middle-ranking officers and ordinary crew members.

If an Emperor-Admiral Level fighter tried to raid their home, it would be a piece of cake.

"This time, our opponents are nineteen Celestial Dragons. The Navy and the World Government have surely prepared an absolute defense. We have to go all out to have a chance. Understand?"

Rocks seemed to have expected someone to ask.

"What if the Navy takes advantage of our base being undefended and occupies it?"

Ochoku carefully reminded him.

"Don't worry. I have my own way of dealing with that." Rocks grinned, clearly confident.

Seeing how confident Captain Rocks was, the other officers didn't dare say anything more.

"Men, let's go!"

Rocks waved his hand, and the enormous Pirate ship, built entirely from Treasure Tree Adam and possessing an incredibly sturdy hull-

the Saber of Xebec, set sail!

The Rocks Pirates' flag fluttered atop the mast.

Any Pirate Crew that saw that flag would be scared out of their wits and quickly retreat far away.

"It's finally happening—the battle I've been looking forward to for so long!"

"Let's go to the Golden City, kill those Celestial Dragons, and claim it for ourselves!"

"That's right! Let's go all out, brothers!"

As the ship set off, Shiki, John, Silver Axe, and the others were all excited!

Some of the crew members roused themselves and went on alert.

As soon as the battle began, they would be ready to fight.

"Kill!"

Rono was also very excited, his body trembling uncontrollably.

He had to kill those Swine Celestial Dragons and offer them up to the spirits of his parents!

"I can see the Golden City!"

"Everyone, attention!"

After sailing for about three hours, a gigantic cruise ship gleaming all over with golden light appeared before the Rocks Pirates!

That was the legendary Golden City, the largest entertainment cruise ship in the world!

"The Golden City's owner is a man named Carl Dall. The world calls him the Golden Emperor!"

"Rumor has it that he controls twenty percent of the world's Beli and gold, and often has secret dealings with the World Government and the Celestial Dragons."

After seeing the Golden City, the well-informed Golden Lion began explaining things to everyone.

A man without guilt can still suffer because of his wealth.

If you possessed so much wealth but lacked sufficient strength, you had to find someone powerful to rely on.

Clearly, the Golden Emperor had chosen the World Government and the Celestial Dragons as his backers!

"Carl Dall. Never heard of him. Looks like he's the first Golden Emperor."

Rono wasn't surprised. The original Golden Emperor, Gild Tesoro, was probably still playing in the dirt.

"Golden Emperor Dall!"

"Interesting... I want his head. No one else gets to claim it."

John drew the curved blade he always carried and ran his tongue along its edge, his face full of greed.

"Heh. Whoever kills him first gets him, John. You're not planning to keep everything for yourself, are you?"

Ochoku and Silver Axe didn't love money as much as John did, but how could they let him have such a fat sheep all to himself?

The three of them immediately grew more imposing, hostility rising as they began to confront one another.

It seemed that if they hadn't had a powerful enemy right in front of them, they might already have started fighting.

"Pathetic idiots..."

Whitebeard watched from the side, unable to stand it, and sighed quietly.

The Rocks Pirates were like this: a bunch of selfish people who could even fight among themselves with a powerful enemy before them.

That was also why he disliked this Pirate Crew so much.

"Enough."

Rocks said in a low voice as his presence quickly surged, firmly suppressing the three of them.

Only then did John, Silver Axe, and Ochoku quiet down.

"Charge straight at them at full speed!"

After seeing the Golden City, Rocks waved his hand and issued the order. The Saber of Xebec charged toward the Golden City at full speed!

"Report! Report!"

"Everyone, attention! The Rocks Pirates have been spotted! The Rocks Pirates have been spotted!"

The Marines lying in wait outside the Golden City had also spotted the Rocks Pirates speeding toward them!

The person responsible for reporting had already gone pale with fright and hurriedly relayed the news to the Navy!