As each of these executive crew members learned their future epithets, the two fish-men, Barbel and Sunbell, were amazed to discover they could even become flying pirates.
This life at sea was just too exciting and incredible.
"Joining the Rocks Pirates is indeed way more exhilarating than staying with the Whale Pirates!"
Newgate also leaned on the railing, enjoying the thrill and freedom brought by the rushing wind.
"I didn't expect the Gravity ability could cooperate with the Float-Float ability like this!"
Watching the high-speed flying warship, Shiki was once again shocked by Ignis's ability.
This made him want to gain Ignis's help even more!
He and Ignis, the prophet and Gravity user, were the most compatible combination.
"Hey, don't look at me with such fanatical eyes. I don't like men!"
"And be careful, Rocks might beat you to death!"
Ignis warned the ambitious Shiki.
"..."
Shiki immediately glanced cautiously at Rocks, suppressing the ambition and desire in his heart.
As long as Rocks hadn't fallen, he had no chance to leave the Rocks Pirates.
And Rocks, with his powerful Observation Haki, even possessing the "Voice of All Things" type, had long noticed Shiki's little schemes.
But he wasn't worried at all that Shiki could lure Ignis away.
After all, when Ignis first provided the list, he had clearly stated Shiki's arrogant personality and the possible betrayals from Ochoku and Captain John.
But Rocks wasn't afraid. He was confident he could keep these guys in line.
Of course, if Ignis really wanted to take Captain John's Magnet-Magnet ability, Rocks wouldn't stop him.
...
As the flying warship, Xebec's Sword, sped forward, on an island in these waters, a burly man carrying a giant axe and wearing X-shaped sunglasses grabbed the head of a pirate blocking his way and flung him away viciously.
"Shiki!!!"
"That damn Float-Float ability!"
The Kyo cursed angrily as he watched the flying ship disappear, his fury growing.
He had been chasing Shiki for months, but had been led around like a fool.
He wished he could chop Shiki into mincemeat!
This arrogant Yakuza had completely angered him!
Soon, the island stirred again.
"The flying ship is back!!"
Many pirates with telescopes shouted, looking at the sky.
"Shiki! I'll kill you this time!"
Kyo, who had just sat down for a drink, rushed out of the bar and looked at the flying ship in the sky.
This time, without hesitation, he gripped his giant axe and began to gather power.
He would chop Shiki's flying ship down with one axe swing!
Aboard the flying ship, Rocks stood with one foot on the bow, looking down at the island below.
"Vohahaha! My fifth subordinate! I'm coming!"
Rocks's face bore a wild smile. He was about to land on the island to test this new subordinate's strength.
But unexpectedly, a sky-chopping axe blast, carrying a fierce aura, was the first thing to erupt from the island.
Seeing this axe-shaped slash, Shiki on the ship revealed a mischievous, pleased grin.
He knew Kyo couldn't resist attacking!
Let his archenemy Kyo witness the monstrous strength of Rocks, the world's worst pirate!
"Vohahaha! Not a bad slash!"
Rocks instantly drew his longsword with one hand and, with a burst of laughter, slashed down an exaggerated cannonade sword aura...
Facing the tremendous pressure from this slash, Kyo's axe blast shattered like paper.
The next moment, the axe-wielding Kyo was also sent flying by the shockwave, rolling several times on the ground.
After staggering to his feet, Kyo looked up at the pirate ship floating in the sky.
There stood Rocks D. Xebec, the world's worst pirate!
"Rocks!!"
Kyo's eyes instantly sharpened, gripping his giant axe with even greater force.
But the next moment, an even more ferocious Conqueror's Haki came pressing down overwhelmingly.
This coercion was hundreds, thousands of times stronger than Shiki's!
Even Kyo's feet unconsciously began to tremble.
"Want to join my Rocks Pirates?"
Rocks jumped down from the flying ship, looking arrogantly at Kyo, still full of fighting spirit.
"If I refuse, will you kill me?"
Kyo's eyes were blazing, his voice low.
"Vohahaha! Yes! I will kill you!"
"Your future epithet is Silver Axe Kyo. Now, give me your answer!"
Rocks's figure was even more dominating; his Conqueror's Haki still pressuring Kyo, even making it hard for him to breathe.
"I join!"
Faced with the absolute power of Rocks, who had just killed an Admiral, Kyo didn't hesitate and chose to join.
As for the conflict with Shiki, that could be resolved later.
"Vohahaha! Welcome to the Rocks Pirates!"
Rocks happily patted Kyo's shoulder, almost sending him staggering.
At this moment, the flying ship, the Xebec's Sword, also slowly descended.
"Jihahaha! Kyo, now I'm your senior!"
Shiki immediately stepped forward to mock him, his face full of pride.
"Hmph! Just you wait!"
Kyo glared at Shiki. If Rocks weren't here, he would have chopped him up long ago.
"That's enough for you two. It's fate that brought you together on the same ship. We should all be brothers!"
Ignis came forward to smooth things over, immediately making Shiki and Kyo's eyes light up.
"Vice Captain Ignis, nice to meet you!"
Kyo had heard some rumors about Ignis from Shiki. As long as he had the prophet's guidance, he could definitely become stronger.
"Vice Captain, you're here to back me up, right?!"
Shiki suddenly became cautious. He was worried Ignis might side with his old enemy Kyo.
"Those who abandon their brothers in a crisis don't deserve to be brothers."
Ignis smiled, didn't say anything more, and turned to organize the laborers to prepare for another banquet.
The crew had grown again, from the original four to six.
The Rocks Pirates were truly thriving!
At this moment, Ignis suddenly looked towards the deck.
A six or seven-year-old girl was being carried by Newgate onto the deck, her whole body trembling.
"Newgate, where did you find this little girl?"
Ignis immediately floated over, his eyes showing a hint of doubt.
"Found her hiding in the corner of the bar. She probably has no family."
"She's too little, so I brought her aboard. What do you think, Captain?"
Newgate looked at Rocks somewhat nervously. After all, bringing a child aboard was a big deal.
Rocks didn't say anything, just glanced at Ignis. He felt this prophet might know something.
Ignis was also looking closely at this scared little girl.
Her appearance was very delicate, wearing a red dress, and her eyes were like gems.
What shocked him most was that this little girl was incredibly similar to a female Emperor of the Sea from the future.
But that female Emperor shouldn't have been born yet!
"Newgate, where did you find her exactly?"
Ignis took the little girl from Newgate's arms and asked very seriously.
The little girl was clearly frightened by the pirates on the ship. Her eyes were flustered, and she was even trembling.
"At the bar counter. She was hiding under it."
"I asked the bartender. He said she's an orphan who often begs for food nearby."
Newgate felt something was off. 'Could this little girl be some kind of big shot?'