Chapter 40: Conqueror's Wrapping! The Rocks Pirates Attack! The Great War Begins
"As expected of Captain Rocks!"
Seeing this, everyone present glanced over, impressed.
Conqueror's Coating is the highest-level application of Conqueror's Haki. Its power and destructive force surpass Armament Haki: Ryuo by several times.
It could be said that possessing Conqueror's Coating was the qualification to enter the pinnacle of power.
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up top-tier Conqueror's Haki, current progress: 8%!]
[Ding~ Congratulations to the host for successfully picking up Conqueror's Coating!]
At the same time, Rono felt a powerful force surge into his body, warm and comfortable.
"How is it, Rono, did you learn it?"
Rocks skipped right over Silver Axe, Wang Zhi, John, and the others, his gaze fixed directly on Rono!
"I've learned it!"
Rono smiled faintly and casually demonstrated Conqueror's Coating.
Just like Rocks, he shattered a boulder a hundred meters away with one punch, though the destructive power and force couldn't compare to Rocks'.
This also made Rono more certain that Rocks' Conqueror's Haki had definitely reached a divine level!
"Very good... I was right about you."
Rocks nodded, extremely satisfied.
As for Silver Axe, Wang Zhi, John, and the others, they were perhaps already used to Rono's monstrous talent.
A technique they couldn't master even after half a year of hard training, Rono learned it after seeing it demonstrated just once!
Now they understood the true meaning of that saying: the gap between people can sometimes be greater than the gap between a person and a dog.
Soon, the next day arrived.
The seven Division Commanders gathered at the port of Hachinosu early, just as they had agreed.
Not a single person dared to be late. After all, this was potentially the most ferocious assault since the founding of the Rocks Pirates.
Their target was nineteen Celestial Dragons!
At the port!
Whitebeard, Shiki, Rono, Silver Axe, Charlotte Linlin, John, and Wang Zhi!
The seven Division Commanders, whose names made the whole world tremble, were all assembled!
The crew members behind them were all skilled fighters with bounties exceeding 100 million Beri!
Among them were many famous great pirates with bounties over 400 or 500 million!
Yet even these great pirates could not become Division Commanders in the Rocks Pirates!
One could only imagine what kind of monsters those seven Division Commanders were!
And standing before them all was the great pirate, Rocks D. Xebec, whose presence surpassed even these commanders by at least one level!
This was the reason the Rocks Pirates were called the strongest!
With all of them mobilized, they were powerful enough to go head-to-head with the rulers of the sea—the Marine Headquarters!
Such a scene filled the hearts of the present Rocks crew members with awe and longing!
As expected of the world's strongest pirate crew, a crew full of villains!
"But, Captain Rocks, if we all leave, who will guard Hachinosu?"
Seeing the seven commanders plus Rocks himself preparing to move out in full force, the Golden Lion couldn't help but voice his concern.
Usually, when setting out to attack Celestial Dragons or their heavenly tribute, the Rocks Pirates would leave at least one commander-level powerhouse to guard Hachinosu, to prevent anyone from launching a sneak attack on their home base.
But this was the first time that all the high-ranking officers were being deployed, leaving only some mid-level officers and basic crew members behind.
If a Marine Admiral or Emperor-level powerhouse wanted to attack their base, it would be laughably easy.
"Our opponents this time are 19 Celestial Dragons. The Marines and the World Government have surely set up absolute defenses. We must move out in full force to have a chance, understand?" Rocks replied, as if he had anticipated someone would ask this.
"What if the Marines take advantage of our empty base and occupy it?" Wang Zhi cautiously reminded him.
"Don't worry, I have a way to deal with that when the time comes." Rocks grinned, clearly confident in his plan.
Seeing Captain Rocks so full of confidence, the other commanders dared not say more.
"Men, set out!"
With a wave of Rocks' hand, the giant pirate ship, built entirely from the Treasure Tree Adam with an incredibly sturdy hull—the Sword of Xebec, set sail!
On the mast, the flag of the Rocks Pirates whipped and snapped in the wind.
Any pirate crew that saw this flag would be scared out of their wits and hastily retreat.
"It's finally happening! I've been looking forward to this battle for a long time!"
"Let's go to the Golden City, kill those Celestial Dragons, and take it for ourselves!"
"That's right, let's go all out, brothers!"
As the ship set sail, Shiki, John, Silver Axe, and the others grew excited!
Some crew members immediately focused their attention, entering a state of combat readiness. Once the battle began, these men could instantly jump into action.
"Kill!"
Rono was also extremely excited, his body trembling uncontrollably.
He had to kill these pig-like Celestial Dragons to honor the spirits of his parents in heaven!
"The Golden City is in sight!"
"All hands, on alert!"
After sailing for about three hours, a massive cruise ship glowing with a golden luster appeared before the eyes of the Rocks Pirates!
That was the legendary Golden City, the largest entertainment cruise ship in the world!
"The master of the Golden City is a man named Calvin Dahl, known to the world as the 'Golden Emperor'!"
"It's rumored that he controls 20% of the world's Beri and gold, and he often has secret dealings with the World Government and the Celestial Dragons."
Upon seeing the Golden City, the well-informed Golden Lion began to explain to the others.
An innocent man gets into trouble because of his wealth.
To possess so much wealth without sufficient power, one must find a backer.
It was obvious that the backer this Golden Emperor had found was the World Government and the Celestial Dragons!
"Calvin Dahl, never heard of him. It seems he's the first Golden Emperor."
Rono wasn't surprised by this. The Golden Emperor from the original story, Gild Tesoro, was probably still playing in the mud at this point.
"Golden Emperor Dahl!"
"Interesting... I'll take this guy's head. No one better try to take it from me."
John drew the cutlass he always carried, licked the blade with his tongue, his face filled with greed.
"Heh, it belongs to whoever kills him first. John, you're not planning to take it all for yourself, are you?"
Wang Zhi and Silver Axe, who stood nearby, though not as greedy as John, couldn't let such a fat sheep be enjoyed by John alone.
The aura of the three men suddenly intensified, hostility rising as they faced off against each other. It felt as if they might have started fighting right then and there if not for the major enemy ahead.
"What a bunch of fools..."
Whitebeard, watching from the side, couldn't take it anymore and let out a quiet sigh.
This was the Rocks Pirates—a group of selfish individuals who would fight amongst themselves even in the face of a great enemy. This was also why he disliked this pirate crew so much.
"Enough."
Rocks' voice was deep as his aura surged, forcefully suppressing the three of them.
Only then did John, Silver Axe, and Wang Zhi quiet down.
"Charge forward at full speed!"
After spotting the Golden City, Rocks waved his hand and gave the order. The Sword of Xebec rushed towards the Golden City at top speed!
"Report! Report!"
"All hands, attention! The Rocks Pirates have been sighted! The Rocks Pirates have been sighted!"
At that moment, the Marines lurking outside the Golden City also spotted the fast-approaching Rocks Pirates!
The person in charge of reporting was already pale with fear and hurriedly reported the news to the Marines
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