Chapter 394: The Strength of Rocks Pirate!

"Roar—!"

The island quaked, rumbles echoing through the air.

A colossal sandworm wrapped in swirling black flames burst forth, gaping wide its bloody maw. Its target was the pirates of the Rocks Pirates. A colossal suction force erupted.

"Uhuu…!"

"Aah… aaah…"

"Damn it, it's pulling us in!"

"Watch out…!"

"Help me!!"

Many pirates cried out.

Countless people panicked, completely unable to keep their footing. Along with shattered stones and debris, they fluttered like scraps of paper, yanked by the powerful airflow. One after another, they flew into the waiting jaws of the giant sandworm.

"Oooo—!"

"Crunch… crunch…"

"Aah… aah…"

Not just those pirates already ashore, but also those on the pirate ships who hadn't yet disembarked—indeed, even the vessels on the sea—were all dragged in by that horrifying suction. Even notable officers and artificial Devil Fruit users were helpless. Sails tore apart, masts snapped, and one after another they were pulled airborne.

"Damn…"

"Don't think you'll succeed!"

"Die…!"

Several of the Rocks Pirates' officers sprinted in from all directions, brandishing their blades to hack at the sandworm, fierce and unwavering.

"Swoosh—"

Yet just then, an enormous ox-demon figure glared malevolently.

Instantly, swathes of pirates froze in place, unable to move a muscle. Even these rather capable officers were no exception.

"Damn it…"

"What's going on?"

"I can't move…"

Those officers looked aghast, realizing they were trapped, unable to break free. Many pirates and even oddly shaped artificial Devil Fruit users were swallowed whole by the sandworm.

"How noisy."

Eyes narrowing, Rocks stepped down forcefully, his silhouette flickering with ghostlike speed.

In an instant he appeared before the sandworm. His blade swung sharply.

"Tsk—"

A scorching slash, unstoppable in its force, tore the massive sandworm in half. The creature shrieked in pain. But immediately thereafter, Rocks felt his hair stand on end. Without hesitation he slashed out, narrowly blocking an icy, eerie blade that struck unexpectedly.

Facing him was a being whose lower body was that of a fine horse, upper body humanoid, eyes brimming with murderous energy: Saint Nasujuro. Rocks sneered:

"Heh, the First Generation Kitetsu, is it? Nice sword…"

"Insolent!"

Towering above Rocks,

Saint Nasujuro's aura seethed with killing intent as he galloped in place, hooves pounding the earth. The First Generation Kitetsu, wrapped in Haki, came crashing down.

"You're not stopping me that easily!"

Yet Rocks only responded with a savage grin.

His jet-black blade crackled with black-red lightning. Unyielding, he pressed forward.

"CLANG!!!"

The piercing clang of metal rang out. Two waves of powerful Conqueror's Haki collided, refusing to give ground.

"Tser—tser—tar…"

Thick arcs of black-red lightning exploded again and again. The outcome was no surprise: Rocks' overpowering blow sent Saint Nasujuro flying backward.

"Tch… tch…"

At that instant, a gigantic boar-like beast called Fengxi let out a roar. Four enormous tusks turned into blades, rending the air as they hurtled toward Rocks.

"Clang… clang… clang…"

Rocks parried with his sword, knocking aside each slicing tusk. But in the next moment, a strange bird with the body of a serpent and wings of a hawk swooped in, spewing black flames at him.

"Tch—"

Rocks sneered, cutting through the oncoming dark flames with a resplendent slash. The strike continued on toward Saint Mars, transformed into an Itsumade. He hastily flapped his wings, barely dodging at the last moment.

"Buzz—"

Simultaneously, Whitebeard slammed his foot down and rocketed ahead. On his blade, imbued with Haki, a white radiance flared—gathering quake power as he viciously cleaved at the Fengxi.

"Boom…"

The atmosphere shattered into a ferocious quake wave, barreling across.

Saint Mars could only manage a startled grunt before being blasted away.

"Slash Wave!!"

Golden Lion soared overhead, an unbridled aura radiating from him.

Locking onto the massive Fengxi beast with his Observation Haki, he channeled Haki into Oto—one of his blades—and slashed violently.

"Tch…"

A howling surge of air…

An incredibly powerful slash shot forth. Yet the giant Fengxi beast, whose head was already armored in Haki, casually rammed the blow aside.

"What?"

Golden Lion's eyes nearly popped out, his jaw threatening to drop. Never had he expected such formidable defense.

"Shiki, watch yourself—these things seem immortal, not easy to handle…"

Rocks radiated terrifying might. He met Saint Nasujuro's blade once more, who had come in again as though unscathed. Meanwhile, he unleashed a left-fisted Haki punch to counter the razor-sharp beak of the attacking Iitsuhoten.

"Boom… BOOM…"

"Tser—tar—

The entire island trembled violently, their monstrous auras colliding. Thick strands of black-red lightning arced relentlessly, consuming the island in a flickering web.

"Thud… thud…"

Countless Celestial Dragons, local civilians, slaves, criminals, or weaker Marines and pirates alike, rolled their eyes back and passed out, foaming at the mouth.

"Rumble—"

The heavens roared.

Clouds churned violently. This fearsome clash of Conqueror's Haki tore the very sky, an awe-inspiring, hair-raising sight.

"Crack—"

"The sky's splitting…"

"Gulp! So this is the might of these legendary pirates?"

Saint Garling, just now leaving the battlefield, froze mid-step, staring in horror at the sky. The younger Holy Knight members behind him likewise were shaken, jaws slack and cold sweat on their brows.

"Such power is what I'm after!"

Saint Garling's eyes burned with fervor. He sped up, heading toward the high platform in the island's center. As soon as he got that long-coveted power, he knew his strength would soar again.

"Eihahaha, that's really over the top, huh!"

On the southern coast,

Silver Axe, John, and Wang Zhi—who had just landed—looked at the fissure in the sky. Yet none were especially frightened. They merely wore wry smiles and increased their pace, racing toward the island's center.

"Heh, those treasures are all mine!"

"Heh-heh, we agreed to split them—don't go hogging it for yourself!"

"Huh, you're right. Everyone who sees it gets a share!"

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