"So you're already discarding them after they've served their purpose? That's typical of your World Government!"
Looking at Saint Nusjuro's actions, Rocks said disdainfully.
However, the expressions on the faces of the Five Elders did not change in the slightest. They had all lived for hundreds of years, Rocks ' verbal attacks had no effect on them.
Rocks ' eyes flashed with killing intent; in the short time that had passed, he had roughly gauged the strength of these old men.
Even if he were to fight five against one, he still wouldn't be without a chance of winning!
After all, Saint Saturn was already half-crippled, so he had no fighting power left.
The others also bore injuries to varying degrees, and although he was injured as well, he was fearless!
With this in mind, Rocks instantly withdrew the wind power from beneath the Five Elders and Kong.
However, the five people did not fall downwards; instead, several streaks of flame suddenly appeared beneath them and supported them.
Marcus Saint Mars's face was cold and stern as he said calmly:
" Rocks, don't think you're the only one with the ability to fly!"
"My Devil Fruit is Zoan Mythical Zoan, Bird-Bird Fruit, Garuda Form! It can create fiery clouds to allow us to fly!"
"I only used your wind manipulation power to avoid being exposed too quickly!"
"You are not Xia Chen. Don't think you can challenge our authority just because you have a little strength!"
"Hahaha..."
To everyone's surprise, Rocks burst into laughter upon hearing this. His laughter lasted for a while before he stopped, then looked at the group with a cold gaze and said:
Even if you're still hiding something, I'm confident I can kill you all!
Before he finished speaking, Rocks swung his arm, and countless black mists surged out from behind him, attacking the five people.
" Dark Domain!"
"This move was originally intended to surprise Xia Chen at a crucial moment, but since you're in such a hurry now, I'll let you experience it first!"
"This is..."
A look of horror appeared on Kong's face.
" Logia - Dark-Dark Fruit!"
The Five Elders and the others narrowed their eyes, their expressions becoming somewhat solemn.
This fruit is considered one of the most powerful Devil Fruit.
Although it has many drawbacks, such as not having the elementalization ability commonly found in Logia, and experiencing double the pain when an attack lands on the body, etc.
However, its flaws do not outweigh its merits; the Dark-Dark Fruit can temporarily disable a user's abilities is a huge advantage.
Especially for those who earn a living through their own abilities!
In addition, it can absorb the opponent's attacks; darkness will devour everything!
Before long, the black mist released by Rocks enveloped him and the Five Elders.
From the outside, it appears as a giant black sphere suspended in the air.
Inside the sphere, it was also pitch black, with only the faint light from the flame clouds providing any way to see the surroundings.
Seeing this, Saint Mars did not hesitate at all. He stretched out his hands, and countless flames emerged from his hands.
A moment later, a huge fireball appeared before everyone's eyes, illuminating the surrounding space.
Saint Mars snorted coldly.
" Rocks, what's the point of you doing all this pointless stuff?"
"Trying to rob us of our sight with darkness? If you're thinking of that, you're sorely mistaken!"
"Putting aside my ability to control flames, our Observation Haki is no joke either!"
"You can't possibly defeat us, but you already possess the White Tiger Fruit, yet you managed to eat the Dark-Dark Fruit as well, becoming a dual Devil Fruit User!"
At this point, Saint Mars's eyes narrowed. He said in a calm voice:
"It seems your body is different from ordinary people! It actually allows you to eat two fruits at the same time without any conflict!"
Having lived for so many years, they naturally knew that some people could eat two Devil Fruit, so they weren't particularly surprised.
They just didn't expect that Rocks was also one of these special people!
"That's right! I not only possess one of the strongest Zoan Devil Fruit, the Mythical Zoan White Tiger Fruit, but I also possess the strongest Logia Devil Fruit, the Dark-Dark Fruit!"
"That's the source of my confidence when I confronted Xia Chen!"
"What I didn't expect was that Xia Chen's strength would be so great. Even with two Devil Fruits, I have no confidence in dealing with him!"
Rocks couldn't help but sigh slightly, but then he turned his gaze to the five people in front of him, a strange smile appearing on his face.
"Although I can't deal with Xia Chen, I'm still somewhat confident I can handle you!"
The next moment, Rocks, who was in everyone's sight, suddenly disappeared. Then, the five of them felt a chill down their spines and turned around without hesitation.
Suddenly, Rocks appeared behind them—or rather, behind Saint Saturn —and an arm shrouded in darkness reached out to grab Saturn.
Rocks wasn't stupid; he certainly knew the principle of picking on the weak.
Saint Saturn is currently in the worst condition among the five. Taking out one of them sooner will give him a greater advantage!
Seeing this, Saint Saturn tried his best to break free, but a strange gravitational force was wrapped around Rocks's arm, greatly restricting his movements.
In the blink of an eye, Rocks's arm touched Saint Saturn Saint Saturn, whose enormous body, which had transformed into Gyuki, suddenly shrank rapidly.
It soon returned to its original human form.
At this moment, Saint Saturn temporarily lost his Devil Fruit power!
Normally, this might not cause him much trouble, but now it's different; his situation is already very bad.
The injuries Xia Chen inflicted on him necessitate that he constantly utilize the powerful regenerative abilities of his Devil Fruit, otherwise it would pose a fatal threat to him!
Rocks immediately grabbed Saint Saturn's neck, a sinister smile spreading across his face.
Saint Saturn tried to struggle, but without his Devil Fruit powers, his injuries were too severe, and he was unable to break free from Rocks.
At this moment, Rocks raised his other hand, clenched his fist, and prepared to deliver a blow to Saint Saturn!
This series of actions may seem long, but it actually happens in just a short moment.
At this moment, the other members of the Five Elders also reacted. Seeing Rocks ' actions, Saint Mars shouted.
" Rocks, stop!"
Then, in an instant, it transformed into Garuda, a giant bird wreathed in flames.
Without hesitation, Saint Mars spread his arms, and a large ball of flame shot out instantly, rushing towards Rocks.
However, Rocks showed no panic upon seeing the attack. Instead, he opened his fist, which had been aimed at Saint Saturn, back into a palm and pointed it at the direction from which the flames were coming.
" Dark Water!"
Darkness suddenly emerged from his palm, taking on a swirling shape.
Instantly, all of Saint Mars's flames were drawn to the darkness in Rocks' hand...