Chapter 98: Orion Challenges Ochoku
Changshui Island—the atmosphere was tense. Both ports were packed with pirate ships, their flags fluttering ominously in the wind.
"Ochoku, have you Rocks Pirates gotten too full of yourselves? It's only been a few years since you became a dominant crew, and you already think you can extend your reach into these waters?!"
Orion glared fiercely at his opponent. The tattoos on his face seemed to come alive under the scorching sun, his bald head gleaming in the light.
Orion, had officially challenged Ochoku of the Rocks Pirates. Neither of their captains intervened—Vesper trusted Orion's strength, given his years of survival and slaughter in the New World.
As for Ochoku, he had risen to prominence as a Supernova in just a couple of years, advancing rapidly under Rocks' 'guidance.' Not only had he become a master swordsman, but he had also honed both types of Haki to a formidable level.
His bounty had skyrocketed to 700 million Belly—though still short of Orion's 800 million, Rocks knew the terrifying potential and unique killing intent Ochoku possessed.
In terms of raw power, he was only slightly behind Orion. But as a member of Rocks' crew, wasn't he supposed to grow stronger through battle? To continuously break past his limits?
Rocks was destined to be the king of the New World. His subordinates couldn't afford to be weak. And he firmly believed in Ochoku's potential.
"Our Ochoku has the makings of the world's greatest swordsman!"
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"A new king will always rise to replace the old! The Vesper Pirates have grown too old to hold onto their vast territory. It's time you surrendered half of it as an offering to our Captain Rocks!"