Rocks set foot on the soil of God Valley. It was a small step for him, but a giant leap for pirates everywhere. Today, he had officially invaded the Celestial Dragons’ stronghold in the New World!

The thought of the island’s endless treasures made Rocks feel like he was on the verge of claiming the power to dominate the world!

These Celestial Dragons had all the authority in the world, hoarding top-tier Devil Fruits, yet they never bothered to strengthen themselves. They just wanted to lounge around as exalted overlords!

In their tiny minds, grueling training and handling business were tasks for underlings. Why would noble Celestial Dragons ever need to cultivate power?

A terrifying black sword slash whistled through the air, cleaving the opulent harbor of God Valley in two and leaving a deep, dark scar over ten meters long on the shore.

Admiral Devo and two Knights of God retreated back onto the island, staring gravely from the shoreline at Rocks’ crew as they landed.

Navy officers like Golden Buddha Sengoku and CP agents faced the horde of pirates from Rocks’ crew with steely determination. They had to defend God Valley and hold out until the Marine Fleet Admiral’s reinforcements arrived!

Pirate ships crashed recklessly onto the shore one after another. Rocks had brought every last affiliate crew for this battle—he was going all in!

Neither the World Government nor the Marines could believe Rocks had the guts to launch a direct assault on the Celestial Dragons’ haven in God Valley. Nothing like this had happened in centuries!

"Gahaha! This world needs a new ruler!!"

Rocks raised his Supreme Grade blade pointing it at the Marines arrayed against him. Skal wrapped his arms in Armament Haki, turning them pitch black as a savage, primal aura erupted from him!

Great Swordsman Ochoku’s Supreme Grade blade still dripped with blood from countless kills. Grimm Vane had transformed into a Titan Great Ape, his shoulder-perched monkey companion’s claws stained red—they were no saints!

Silver Axe wielded a long-handled battle axe, clad in silver knight armor, his helmet’s eyes glowing with bloodthirsty red light. Captain John held a gun in his left hand and a rapier in his right, a fighter equally adept with firearms and blades, his style utterly unpredictable!

The giant female warrior Jennifer, the Karnz brothers, Eric Darn... All these infamous New World pirates made their entrance.

God Valley, the Celestial Dragons’ paradise island—how much gold and treasure must be here? Rocks’ band of villains and scoundrels eyed it all with bloodshot eyes, breathing heavily, ready to strip this divine haven bare!

"Rocks, you’ve crossed the World Government’s line. From now on, you’ll face the harshest pursuit and suppression!"

Admiral Devo had shifted into his full ram-horned devil beast form, his wounds from Rocks fully healed. Now, he had a newfound respect for Rocks’ overwhelming power.

Strong! Incredibly strong!!

Far beyond any overlord before him. No previous top dog could last days and nights against two Admirals combined!

Yet Rocks not only held out against two—he even suppressed them, and endured a trio for a while. Was this guy even human? 𝒻𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘸ℯ𝒷𝘯𝘰𝑣ℯ𝑙.𝘤𝑜𝘮

He was a monster! A freak!!

"Gahaha! You think I’m scared of the World Government or the Marines? If I was, I wouldn’t be here. Enough talk—kill them all!!"

Rocks didn’t want to waste a second. He needed to end this quick, before the World Government’s reinforcements showed up. Who knew what depths an 800-year-old regime had hidden? Just those two Knights of God had caught him off guard.

On top of that, he absolutely couldn’t let Brook arrive in time, or his spoils would be halved, ruining his future plans!

This battle at God Valley today would decide the rest of his life!

He had to exploit this time gap, racing against the clock. For that, he was willing to burn his vitality, shave off some lifespan, and unleash overwhelming power to crush these obstacles fast!

"Hyaaah~~"

The pirates surged forward in a mad rush, charging toward the lavish buildings and halls on God Valley. Even the pillars and decorations were gold—what treasures awaited inside?

The battle erupted in an instant!

Skal desperately held off one Knight of God again, buying Rocks a bit more time. Great Swordsman Ochoku single-handedly stalled Admiral candidate, the two clashing in a blur of afterimages.

Grimm Vane’s Titan Great Ape form barely held against Sengoku’s Buddha, but if it dragged on, he’d fall to this Marine prodigy—he was just a cut below!

Dozens of affiliate captains clashed with Navy officers, all eager to dispatch their foes and storm the opulent palaces for plunder!

Rocks swung the blade, sending a Knight of God flying. Today, he was operating at 200%—no one could stand against him!

"Today, I’ll slaughter anyone if they stand in my way!!"

Rocks surged with terrifying dark energy, his Conqueror’s Haki manifesting like a tangible force, coiling around the blade. He unleashed another horrific sword slash at the Knight of God!

Without sparing the knight another glance, Rocks fully activated his Dark-Dark Fruit’s terrifying gravity, yanking the airborne Devo toward him.

Under Devo’s horrified gaze, a heavy, crushing hand chop slammed into his throat, making the Admiral spew blood and nearly knocking him out of the fight!

Rocks grew fiercer with each clash, fully immersed in a war god state. Beating two Admiral-level foes felt like child’s play—he was chasing them down!

The Knight of God facing Skal erupted with immense power, slamming his opponent into the ground before rejoining the assault on Rocks.

Three against one finally tempered Rocks’ arrogance. Skal soon clawed his way out of the earth and jumped back into the fray!

The sides plunged into a massive free-for-all, but anyone with eyes could see that Rocks, as a member of the D. clan, would only grow stronger. Taking down an Admiral-level opponent was inevitable!

After all, he already had the heads of New World overlords —each stronger than an Admiral!

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On the other side of the battlefield, aboard the Hell Pirates’ golden airship, sniper Silva kept a close watch on the fierce fighting at God Valley!

A sharp whistle rang out, and a parrot took to the skies, vanishing among the flying fleet.

Hearing Silva’s signal, Brook knew the God Valley war had reached its boiling point. It was time for his side to seize the moment and swoop in for the prize!

At the same time, Brook was deeply wary of Rocks’ terrifying strength—how had he suppressed the Marines and God Valley’s defenses so quickly?

Silva’s specific signal meant Rocks had the upper hand, with a high chance of conquering God Valley. The Hell Pirates needed to switch to Plan B!

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