The Battle with Rocks
After the intense battle with Roger, Rayleigh, and Gaban, I returned to my usual routine of hunting pirates and protecting the innocent. Life on the seas continued as it always did—chaotic, unpredictable, and dangerous. But just as I was beginning to think that I could catch my breath, I received a call from Marshal Kong.
He informed me of something I feared—my brother, Garp, had gone head-on against Rocks D. Xebec and the Rocks Pirates. Despite his strength, fighting the Rocks Pirates alone was a suicidal move. Kong also mentioned that Sengoku and Zefa were already on their way to rescue Garp, but the situation was grim.
The news hit me like a tidal wave. My brother, Garp, was reckless. He had always been driven by his sense of justice, but this was too much. I couldn't let him face Rocks alone—especially when I knew just how dangerous he was. Rocks wasn't just a pirate—he was a monster, a terrifying force that could destroy everything in his path.
Rocks D. Xebec was said to possess advanced forms of both Armament and Observation Haki. His Observation Haki allowed him to see the future continuously, giving him an almost unfair advantage in battle. His Armament Haki could destroy anything from the inside out, capable of hollowing out entire mountains with a single punch. And that was just his basic power.
But it didn't end there. Rocks had a body akin to Big Mom's, making him incredibly difficult to damage. And his Conqueror's Haki was so powerful it could create a domain that covered an entire island. Inside that domain, no one could use any form of Haki. It was a sealed, helpless space, a sheep waiting to be slaughtered. And yet, my brother had gone in to face him head-on. He wasn't alone—he was with Shiki and Newgate (Whitebeard), two other incredibly powerful pirates.
The thought of all three of them, combined with Rocks, made me anxious. Garp had no chance of surviving unless we intervened. This was the battle where I had to step in—not just to save my brother, but to prevent Rocks from becoming an unstoppable force.
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The Journey to Hachinosu Island
I wasted no time. I ordered my crew to set course for Hachinosu Island, the stronghold of the Rocks Pirates. The journey was grueling, with no rest. We pushed forward, hour after hour, knowing that the longer we took, the worse the situation would become.
Two days later, we finally arrived at our destination. The island was a battleground. From a distance, I could see Zefa, Tusuru, and Sengoku fighting off the Rocks Pirates. Zefa was facing off against Silver Axe and Captain John, two of the most notorious pirates under Rocks' command. Tusuru was handling Big Mom, her children, and Kaido, while Garp was locked in a fierce battle with Shiki. Sengoku was battling Whitebeard, trying to keep him at bay.
But amidst all the chaos, I could see him—Rocks D. Xebec. He was watching the battle from a throne, as if he were watching a show. His gaze shifted toward me as I stepped onto the island. His eyes narrowed as he stood up, slowly making his way toward me.
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The Confrontation with Rocks
When he reached me, he spoke, his voice cold and commanding.
Rocks: "So you finally showed up, huh?"
I stood my ground, my body tense and ready for whatever was about to come. I had no illusions about how dangerous this man was. But I wasn't going to let my brother die. Not today.
Gojo: "You should have stayed hidden, Rocks. But it seems you've finally made the mistake of revealing yourself."
Rocks smirked, the power radiating off of him. It was clear he didn't see me as a threat, but I wasn't about to back down.
Rocks: "You think you can take me on? You, the 'undead' admiral? You don't scare me. This world is mine to destroy."
He raised his hand, and I felt the pressure of his Conqueror's Haki envelop the entire island. The air around us grew thick, and I could feel my own strength being sapped as the domain he created affected everyone around us. My Haki couldn't function in this space, but I knew what I had to do.
Gojo: "You're overestimating yourself, Rocks. Your reign of terror ends today."
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The fight began. Rocks wasn't just a physical powerhouse—he was a tactician, using his Haki to predict my movements and counter my every attack. But I had a few tricks of my own. I wasn't the Undead Gojo for nothing. With every strike, I pushed back against his overwhelming force, refusing to give in.
Zefa, Tusuru, and Sengoku continued their battles with the other pirates, but I knew this was the moment we had to deal with Rocks. If we didn't defeat him, this island—and the world—was doomed.
The island trembled as we exchanged blows, the very earth beneath us cracking. Rocks' strength was unimaginable, but I wasn't backing down. I had learned how to fight against overwhelming odds before, and this time would be no different.
The battle between me and Rocks had just begun, but I was determined to end it with a victory. This time, I would be the one to show him what it meant to mess with the Marines. Rocks was powerful, but I had something even stronger: resolve.