Chapter 10 Strongest?
"Hahaha, that was a really interesting performance, so let's continue the banquet!"
After Nicholas returned to the Viewing Platform with Simon, Charlotte Linlin also instructed her subordinates to take Kaido back to her Pirate Ship, after all, he was someone she was very optimistic about, and she couldn't just give up on him like that.
And following Rocks' words, Shiki also activated his Ability, directly covering the previously battle-scarred Arena with soil. A group of Pirates began to revel on it, showing no sign that just beneath their feet, thousands of lives had perished moments ago.
Nicholas calmly watched the reveling Pirates below and Rocks, Golden Lion, and the others around him.
For him, he hadn't completely seen how deep the water in this world was, and this filled him with a Sense of Crisis.
After all, after joining the Rocks Pirates, he understood the terror of Rocks.
He couldn't understand what exactly happened in the God Valley battle that would occur soon after, that could cause such a powerful Rocks Pirates to fall apart.
He admitted that Roger's strength and Garp's strength were indeed very strong, but he found it hard to believe that they could take down Rocks by just cooperating and joining forces. After all, at this time, whether it was Golden Lion Shiki, Whitebeard Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, Captain John, Silver Axe, these people were not like Kaido, they were all in their Peak Period. Even if they were only together for profit, such a lineup would be defeated at God Valley, and even more ridiculously, no news of the God Valley battle was ever spread later.
"Nicholas, were you using Paper Art and Shave from the Navy Six Forms in your previous fight?"
Just as Nicholas was pondering, Rocks stared at him with a curious expression and asked.
To be honest, the reason Rocks asked this was purely out of curiosity. Like others, he couldn't understand why Nicholas, who already had a powerful Devil Fruit Ability, would still spend time learning those Body Technique, Swordsmanship, and even some miscellaneous things.
In their opinion, this behavior was somewhat of a waste of Talent.
"Yes, Paper Art and Shave from the Navy Six Forms. These are Spoils of War obtained during the last attack on G9, but they are missing the training methods for Finger Gun and Iron Body."
Nicholas also replied directly, not caring at all that he might anger Rocks.
After all, based on his understanding of Rocks, this person was extremely arrogant in his heart.
He actually knew what his subordinates were thinking, but his confidence in his own strength made him indifferent to it.
Nothing else, his unmatched strength was the source of his confidence. For him, these subordinates were more like strong Pirates he gathered to overthrow the World Government.
Therefore, whether it was Golden Lion, Whitebeard, or Charlotte Linlin, they were not considered a threat in his eyes.
Because he was the [World's Strongest] Rocks D. Xebec!
There is only a wrongly given name, no wrongly given Nickname.
"Nicholas, the New World is a world for the Strongest, the Weakest are not qualified to perform on this Stage, and the Rocks Pirates are even Top Figures among them, so being too weak can easily lead to elimination."
"You don't need to worry about that, Captain. On the contrary, Captain, I heard that your Bounty with the World Government has increased again. Don't get killed by them one day!"
As expected, Rocks was not angry after hearing Nicholas's answer, but laughed and said, "If those guys really have that kind of confidence, then come on. If I get killed, it can only mean that I am not strong enough! But at least so far, I haven't met a Strongest who can take my life!"
"Hopefully."
Nicholas glanced at Rocks and said.
He desperately improved his strength, learning various different systems to increase his Trump Card in the God Valley battle.
"Captain, I have a question I want to ask you."
Nicholas seemed to think of something, and suddenly looked at Rocks with a strange expression.
"Hmm? What question? Tell me."
Rocks also showed an interested expression.
Compared to the other members of the Rocks Pirates, Nicholas's position in his heart was clearly different. After all, this guy was someone he had forcibly brought onto the Pirate Ship back then, and after getting on board, he not only quickly adapted to life on the Grand Line, but even constantly absorbed various combat skills and cultivation experience like a mad sponge.
"Captain, the world says you are the World's Strongest..."
Nicholas said with a very serious expression, "Then, could Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Charlotte Linlin, Wang Zhi kill you if they joined forces?"
Nicholas used 'kill' instead of 'defeat'.
Nicholas knew Rocks was strong, but he wanted to know just how strong this old era's sea overlord, who had even gathered a group of Strongest under his command to overthrow the World Government and become the King of the World, really was!
And as Nicholas asked this question, Shiki, Newgate, and the others around also put down the Fine Wine in their hands. They also wanted to know just how strong Rocks really was. After all, none of them were a match for Rocks in a one-on-one fight, so they wanted to know if they could take down Rocks if they joined forces.
"You guys also want to know?"
Rocks looked at Whitebeard and the others, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.
A powerful and terrifying Pressure that was suffocating also swept out from Rocks' body, enveloping everyone in the Rocks Pirates.
Among them, the Weakest, such as Bakkin and others, were trembling and expressing their loyalty.
Whitebeard and the others calmly drank their Wine, while their own Aura also emanated, their meaning was quite clear.
After all, the shadow of Rocks had been pressing down on them for too long. Although their relationship was more like a cooperative one, they knew in their hearts that in Rocks' eyes they were subordinates, and people with Conqueror's Haki would not always be willing to be subordinate to others!
"Hahaha, it's okay to tell you the answer to this question!"
Along with Rocks's wild laughter, a dense Darkness appeared from behind him, constantly baring its fangs and claws, "If it really came to a deathmatch, all of you would die! And although I would win, I would also be seriously injured. That's the answer to this question."
After hearing these words, Whitebeard and Golden Lion exchanged a glance, a cold glint flashing in their eyes at the same time.
Obviously, this answer was indeed somewhat beyond their expectations. Although they were not a match for Rocks one-on-one, they didn't expect that even if they joined forces, they still wouldn't be a match for this guy. Just how strong was this Monster?
"Captain, since you are so strong, then why don't you attack Holy Land Mary Geoise? With your Ability, turning that place upside down should be a very easy thing, right?"
Nicholas asked curiously, trying to get more Intelligence from Rocks as much as possible.
Hearing Mary Geoise, Rocks' expression obviously changed, although it was quickly concealed, Nicholas still saw the fleeting trace of fear in Rocks' eyes with his terrifying 'Observation Haki'.
What was he afraid of?
(End of Chapter)