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"No need, Ayr. I've already sensed the vast difference between us. I am no longer your match—nor will I ever be, no matter how hard I train. Hurting you… is likely impossible!"
"I… have been defeated."
Though he had only exchanged one blow with Ayr, Rocks had already surrendered the will to continue fighting.
He hated to admit it, but the truth was undeniable—there existed an immense, irreversible gap in strength between him and Ayr.
"Looks like you understand it clearly now… Your era is over, Rocks."
Though he once ruled as the mightiest of his time, Rocks was now a relic of the past.
The world had moved on. This age was no longer his.
Even as the top-tier powerhouse of the old generation, Rocks was powerless in the face of the overwhelming force before him.
Ayr thought to himself—The full release of Sage of Six Paths power is far more terrifying than I ever imagined!
After all, in the clash with Rocks, he hadn't even activated a single advanced ability.
Just a single strike from the Six Paths tin staff had completely overpowered him.
"Hahaha… Though it's hard to accept, I've already let it go," Rocks laughed bitterly. "My dream died at the Valley of the Gods."
"What now, Rocks? What does the resurrected man plan to do?" Ayr asked calmly.
"You must've revived me for a reason, Ayr," Rocks replied with a faint smirk. "If I had any plans of rebellion, I'm sure you'd erase me in an instant."
Even with his unshakable pride, Rocks was no fool.
He'd never imagined himself bowing to anyone. He never had. Not once.
And yet… he didn't hate Ayr for it.
Because during the Valley of the Gods battle—when every so-called 'ally' abandoned him—Ayr was the only one who honored their promise.
Ayr fought to the bitter end on his behalf.
And now, after death, it was Ayr who brought him back.
So yes—Rocks was willing to serve this man. This near-invincible conqueror.
"It seems you understand your place," Ayr said, lips curling slightly into a smirk.
"You bastard… so you really did plan for this from the start, huh?"
"Well, after resurrecting you, I couldn't let you just run wild in the seas again."
"True," Rocks admitted. "But tell me, Ayr… If I'm not mistaken, my time here is limited."
"Oh? You noticed?"
"Not sure how you brought me back," Rocks muttered, "but I can feel it—my life force is draining far faster than it should."
He knew his own body intimately.
Yes, he had all his senses back—touch, sight, hearing. His heart thundered in his chest like a war drum.
But he could also feel it. His vitality—the very essence of life—was rapidly fading.
He didn't know how long he had left in this world.
But one thing was certain—his time was short.
Still… Rocks wasn't afraid.
He had already been dead for over a decade.
He should be nothing more than bones beneath the sea.
But now, thanks to Ayr, he had returned. He had seen the sky again. Felt the wind, the heat of battle, the cold bite of regret.
And he had seen Ayr's power firsthand—strength beyond comprehension.
That alone… was enough.
"Yes," Rocks said. "For however long I remain, I will eliminate any threat that dares stand against you, Ayr. My time has ended—but I pledge my loyalty to you, the new king of this world!"
The arrogant, unstoppable force that once shook the world—Rocks D. Xebec—had died at the Valley of the Gods.
This resurrected version, though still fierce, had shed the unchecked hubris of the past.
He had come to believe the prophecy uttered by that old scholar from Ohara.
The future ruler of the world wasn't him.
It was Ayr.
"Very good," Ayr nodded, clearly satisfied.
But then, Rocks' tone shifted.
"…However, before that, I have something I must do. The traitors—those who abandoned me—I will make them all pay!"
Even after death, Rocks hadn't forgotten.
Back then, in the heat of the Valley of the Gods battle, had even a few of them stepped in, the outcome could have been different.
But none came to his aid.
That betrayal had burned into his soul.
Now, with this second life—he would exact vengeance.
"Since you serve me, I'll help you with that," Ayr said without hesitation.
Back then, Whitebeard had nearly laid down his life to help Rocks.
He'd fought alongside Ayr in that final clash, even taking out Deros, the CPO commander of the World Government's strongest force.
That alone proved Whitebeard's loyalty and conviction.
But aside from Whitebeard and Ayr…
Golden Lion, Charlotte Linlin, Kaido, Captain John, Ochoku, and Silver Axe—all had turned their backs.
Those six would face judgment.
"Hahaha… Thank you, Ayr!" Rocks burst out laughing, exhilarated.
The others had certainly reached their prime by now.
Taking them on alone would be difficult—even for him.
But with Ayr at his side, not one of them would escape his wrath.
"Then it's time to go, Rocks."
If revenge was his goal, then staying here was pointless.
The question of who to target first could be decided once they returned to Drosta Kingdom for a proper discussion.
They didn't linger at the Marine base.
They simply left—departing silently by boat.
As for the Marines stationed there...
Neither of them spared a glance.
Slaughtering them would be meaningless—a waste of time and energy.
Watching the clash between Ayr and Rocks come to a close, and then witnessing their quiet exit, the remaining Marines let out a collective sigh of relief.
"Thank god… We were so weak compared to those two monsters that we weren't even worth killing!" Tea Dolphin exhaled deeply.
Though the humiliation stung, survival was a worthy consolation.
"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I'd never believe Ayr's power had grown this much," said Momousagi, still shaken. "Even Rocks—the legend himself—was completely helpless."
They had known Ayr was strong.
Even believed that no Admiral could take him one-on-one.
But now… after what they had seen—
Even if they gathered Fleet Admiral Kong, Sengoku, Garp, Zephyr, and Crane, it still might not be enough.
Unless every top force in Marine HQ was deployed...
Taking Ayr down was simply impossible.
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