"What are you saying, Xia Chen!"
"Are you trying to betray our pirate crew?"
Rocks's voice came from not far away, and you could clearly hear the anger in it.
Xia Chen looked in the direction of the sound and saw Rocks staring at him with a furious expression.
Seeing Rocks's expression, Xia Chen couldn't help but laugh, and said disdainfully:
What I say is none of your business.
"Betrayed the pirate crew? Don't say such a ridiculous thing, okay?"
"Don't think I don't know what you're up to. If you behave yourself, I might even help you kill these guys!"
"After all, I hate them more!"
"But you're a bit of an ingrate! You taught me the Observation Haki Killer and now you want to use it against me?"
"Let me guess, do you feel that I'm too much of a threat, hindering your ascension to the throne of the King of the World?"
"I had imagined the real Rocks would be a great hero, but it turns out he was just a despicable man who repaid kindness with ingratitude!"
As he spoke, Xia Chen couldn't help but sigh.
Xia Chen's last words were probably only understood by himself.
In his timeline, although most of the information about Rocks had been erased by the World Government, all the powerful figures of the old era knew about him.
Moreover, he had learned a great deal about Rocks's deeds in his previous life.
Most descriptions of him portray him as the sole overlord of the old era, and the captain of one of the Four Emperors in later generations!
There isn't much information left about his character.
Even knowing that Big Mom had once told Kaido that Rocks was not a good person, Xia Chen was still very interested in this overlord of the old era.
That's why he was excited when he learned that he had been sent to this era by the Time-Time Fruit, and why his first thought was to Rocks Pirates.
I just want to witness the might of this old-era overlord!
However, Rocks ultimately disappointed him!
In terms of strength, it is indeed quite good; Three Types of Haki have reached the King Level.
That's the kind of attitude I'm talking about! It's a bit petty!
It seems the Big Mom was right; this guy really isn't a good person!
"You, you..."
Rocks's expression turned to utter horror.
Because what Xia Chen said was exactly what he was thinking!
The problem is, he's never told anyone any of this! Is Xia Chen some kind of mind reader, knowing so much about him?
Xia Chen continued:
"At any other time, I would not hesitate to kill anyone who harbors hostility towards me, but now..."
"I think watching you two fight like dogs is more appropriate!"
After saying that, Xia Chen turned his gaze to the Five Elders and the others.
"So what do you five old geezers think? Are you going to deal with me first, or go after Rocks first?"
Xia Chen looked at the group casually, still occasionally tossing the Devil Fruit in his hand.
For him, he didn't really care what choices they made.
His immense strength allows him to calmly face whatever happens!
Even if they choose to deal with him first, it will only mean more activity for him!
A large number of ants sometimes cannot kill an elephant!
Upon hearing this, the Five Elders and the others fell silent. After a while, they exchanged glances, seemingly having made a decision.
Saint Saturn turned his head and looked at Kong beside him, gesturing to him with his eyes.
Kong instantly understood, nodded, and then shot out in a flash, shouting loudly:
"Superior!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Garp, Sengoku, Zephyr, and the rest of the Marines behind him rushed out after Kong.
Saint Saturn then waved his hand, and all the CP0 members surrounding Xia Chen's platform left to join the Navy's side.
Rocks's face turned incredibly ugly as he watched the large number of Marines and CP0 officers charging towards him. He glared hatefully at Xia Chen, who was sitting on the high platform.
At that moment, Kong arrived in front of him and, without any politeness, threw a punch at Rocks.
Rocks's eyes flashed, radiating intense killing intent, and he said through gritted teeth:
"Since you old Kong like charging to the front so much, then I'll make sure you die before them!"
As he spoke, Rocks also threw a punch at Kong, his fist, imbued with Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki, exuding immense power!
"Boom!"
The moment their fists collided, an incredibly powerful shockwave spread outwards, causing the clothes of everyone behind them to rustle.
But those who can come here to fight are not weak, so naturally there will be no situation where they cannot withstand the aftershocks.
The second to arrive was Garp, who immediately charged straight at Whitebeard.
Sengoku approached Golden Lion, Zephyr approached the Big Mom,...
In an instant, both groups found their opponents.
The Five Elders remained standing in place, without making any move.
Although Xia Chen said he wouldn't participate in the war, they didn't believe what a pirate said, so they still had to be careful!
"Bang!"
A dull thud resounded, Kong was knocked back several steps. He looked up at Rocks in front of him, his eyes filled with extreme solemnity.
"You... your Haki is actually this strong?"
Rocks lifted his foot and slowly walked towards Kong, twisting his neck to both sides a few times, the sound of bones grinding together crisp and loud.
"Old man! There are a lot of things you don't know! Just because you're at Marine Headquarters every day and people call you Fleet Admiral a few times, you really think you're someone important?"
"I told you! Since you're so eager to die, I'll grant your wish!"
"Not just you, but also the Five Elders and Xia Chen! I won't let any of them go!"
You will meet again on the road to the underworld!
As soon as he finished speaking, Rocks vanished from his spot and reappeared in front of Kong, throwing a powerful punch at him.
"So fast!"
Kong contracted sharply, and he immediately placed his hands horizontally in front of him, coating them with Armament Haki.
"Boom!"
The fist landed on Kong, instantly blasting him away.
Kong let out a muffled groan. Even though he was already on the defensive, the punch still made his blood rush to his head.
His feet left a long trail on the ground, and he slid for nearly a hundred meters before coming to a stop.
However, as soon as he looked up, he saw Rocks rushing towards him at top speed, and his face immediately turned extremely ugly.
Although they only exchanged two brief blows, he had already realized that he was no match for Rocks.
Rocks was younger than him, and stronger and more physically stronger!
Moreover... his Observation Haki failed to detect any of Rocks's next moves.
This reminded him of a technique he had heard about some time ago.
Observation Haki Killer!
An extremely powerful technique that can nullify an opponent's Observation Haki!
He had informants in the Rocks Pirates, so he naturally knew that Xia Chen had given away the training method of the Observation Haki Killer technique for free.
However, to everyone's surprise, in less than two months, Rocks had already mastered this skill.
To be honest, he was actually quite envious of this technique, but even a skilled cook can't make a meal without ingredients!
He doesn't possess Conqueror's Haki, which means he's destined to never master the Observation Haki Killer!
Seeing Rocks hurtling towards him, Kong didn't hesitate for a moment. Powerful Armament Haki instantly covered his fist, and he charged forward as well.
This is the only area where he's stronger Rocks!
He could ask the Five Elders for help, but he needed to fight Rocks for a while longer. Otherwise, calling for reinforcements so soon after the fight started would make him, as the Fleet Admiral, seem incompetent.
His nickname "Steel Bone" wasn't given lightly!!