Over twenty small formations battled it out to determine the final victors.
Dozens of people were covered in blood.
Some from their opponents, some from themselves.
Their eyes were filled with ferocity, extremely savage.
Without exception, those who could stand until the end in this mode.
All possessed sufficiently powerful strength and tenacious willpower.
And these.
Are the people the Rocks Pirates need.
Seeing that the official crew members had been selected.
Golden Lion, Whitebeard, and others lost interest in watching further.
Through their observations just now.
These people were decent compared to ordinary pirates.
But not a single one caught their eye.
Recruiting new members for them.
Was not a very important matter to begin with.
Moreover, there were no geniuses like Qin Ze.
Knowing it was boring.
So.
After instructing a few ship doctors to carry Kaido away.
They returned to the giant skull rock.
To prepare in advance for the evening's celebration.
And those who stood until the end in the battles.
Seeing this scene.
Couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
The Captains didn't even spare them a glance.
Some pirates who wanted to attract attention were greatly disheartened.
However.
Here, no one cared about their thoughts.
Here.
Not gaining the Captains' attention.
Only meant that their strength was not enough.
To make a name for themselves.
They could only prove themselves with strength.
In the evening.
In the banquet hall.
To celebrate the arrival of the new recruits.
Rocks held a grand banquet.
All the pirates on this pirate island gathered here.
Tables were laden with all kinds of food.
The entire hall was filled with the clamor of pirates.
"gurahaha! I knew you'd be fine!"
Whitebeard sat next to Qin Ze, laughing loudly.
He picked up an oversized goblet and took a big gulp of strong liquor.
"Now you can join my Captain, right!"
"From now on, when we plunder treasure, you'll be the first to choose in my crew!"
This time, to recruit Qin Ze into his Captain.
Whitebeard had put in a lot of effort.
From the initial greeting, to the strong support in the middle, to the current temptation.
It was all to get Qin Ze to come to him.
And the pirates who heard Whitebeard's words.
All looked envious.
However, before Qin Ze could answer.
Golden Lion, who had been observing the situation here.
Immediately leaned over.
"Brother Qin Ze, what's the point of treasure? That's just standard for pirates!"
"Come to me, I'll teach you top-tier swordsmanship, and Three-Color Haki, I even know a thing or two about Rokushiki!"
"On this Rocks Pirates, besides the Captain, I'm the strongest!"
"If you choose me, you won't go wrong!"
"..."
What Golden Lion said was not bragging.
With his two famous swords, Sakura Ten and Deadwood.
He was already a top-tier Great Swordsman.
His achievements in swordsmanship were beyond compare for ordinary people.
Moreover.
He also possessed the Paramecia Float-Float Fruit.
This was a Devil Fruit no weaker than Whitebeard's Tremor-Tremor Fruit.
After he developed and utilized it.
The power of this fruit was fully displayed.
He could be called a legendary pirate alongside Whitebeard and Roger.
His strength was beyond doubt.
Seeing that Qin Ze was still unmoved.
Golden Lion approached Qin Ze with a strange expression.
And whispered.
"Follow me, and together we'll reach the pinnacle of the world!"
Hearing this.
Qin Ze smiled.
Golden Lion dared to say such words?
Pinnacle of the world?
What kind of pinnacle of the world?
Does he mean to become the King of this world?
Indeed, Golden Lion, you're born with a rebellious streak!
It is well known.
The man who would become the King of the world.
Was Captain Rocks.
If he heard these words.
Golden Lion would lose a layer of skin even if he didn't die.
However.
This also confirmed one of Qin Ze's conjectures.
In the original Pirate King story, during the God Valley incident.
The reason Rocks was defeated by the combined forces of Roger and the Marine.
Was largely related to the lack of effort from these Captains.
After all.
If Rocks didn't die.
They would always be suppressed by him.
Stepping on the boss's position to rise.
Seemed like a good choice.
Thinking of this, Qin Ze couldn't help but inwardly complain.
Damn it.
These traitors on the ship are truly terrifying!
"Golden Lion, why are you everywhere!"
"I'm talking to Qin Ze, and you just have to butt in!"
"You can teach Three-Color Haki, can't I?"
"If you're so capable, come and spar!"
Seeing Golden Lion's behavior.
Whitebeard showed no mercy.
On this matter, he would not concede an inch.
Saying that, he threw the wine glass in his hand.
He picked up the great sword next to him, and an invisible pressure spread from it.
"Come on then, as if I'm afraid of you!"
Golden Lion didn't back down either, his aura suddenly erupted.
The two had not yet fought.
The terrifying pressure emanating from them.
Collided in the air.
Immediately.
A strong current of air swept out.
The pirates present gritted their teeth, resisting with difficulty.
Just as the two were about to clash.
A figure suddenly appeared between them, slowly speaking.
"Stop now!"
"Captain Rocks!"
The surrounding pirates and all the cadres were startled.
Whitebeard and Golden Lion also had to restrain their aura and stop their hands.
Captain Rocks had appeared.
Then this fight was certainly not going to happen.
"You two are my left and right arms, this place can't handle your roughhousing!"
"Today is a day of celebration, so relax a little!"
Rocks looked at the two calmly.
His calm words carried an undeniable authority.