The strongest?

"Hahaha, what an interesting performance. Let the feast continue!"

After Nicholas brought Simon back to the stands, Charlotte Linlin also had her men take Kaido back to her pirate ship. After all, he was someone she had high hopes for, so she couldn't just give up on him like that.

Following Rocks's words, Shiki activated his abilities, covering the battleground that had just been like a battlefield with soil. The pirates on it began reveling, oblivious to the fact that just moments ago, thousands of lives had been lost under their feet.

Nicholas watched calmly as the pirates below celebrated and Rocks, Golden Lion, and others around him also were laughing.

For him, he hadn't fully understood the depths of this world's waters yet, which made him feel a sense of crisis.

After joining Rocks's pirate group, he learned about Rocks's terror.

He couldn't understand what had happened in the Battle of God Valley. What could have caused the powerful Rocks pirate group to disintegrate?

He acknowledged the strength of figures like Roger and Garp, but he found it hard to believe that just those two could defeat Rocks together. At this point, figures like Golden Lion Shiki, Whitebeard Edward Newgate, Charlotte Linlin, Captain John, and Silver Ax were all at their peak. Even though they were only together for mutual benefits, the fact that they could break at God Valley, and that there was no news of it afterward, was simply absurd.

"Nicholas, in your previous battles, did you use the Rokushiki techniques of the Marines, such as Soru(Shave) and Geppo(moon walk)?"

As Nicholas pondered, Rocks curiously stared at him.

To be honest, Rocks's curiosity was solely due to the fact that, like others, he couldn't understand why Nicholas, who already had powerful Devil Fruit abilities, would spend time learning martial arts, swordsmanship, and even some miscellaneous things.

In their eyes, such behavior was somewhat of a waste of talent.

"Yes, I used the Rokushiki techniques like Soru and Geppo, which I acquired as spoils during the attack on G9. However, the methods of Shigan and Tekkai were missing."

Nicholas replied without hesitation, regardless of possibly angering Rocks.

After all, with his understanding of Rocks, he knew this man was quite arrogant.

He also knew what his subordinates thought, but his confidence in his own strength made him indifferent to it.

There was nothing else—unrivaled strength was the source of his confidence. To him, his subordinates were more like a gathering of strong people he had brought together to overthrow the World Government.

Therefore, figures like Golden Lion Shiki, Whitebeard, or Charlotte Linlin were not threats to him.

Because he was "The World's Strongest" Rocks D. Xebec!

There were no wrong names, only wrong titles.

"Nicholas, the New World belongs to the strong. The weak have no place on this stage, and the Rocks pirate group is among the best. Therefore, being too weak is easy to be eliminated."

"No need to worry about that, Captain. But speaking of which, Captain, I heard that your bounty from the World Government has increased again. Don't let yourself get killed one day!"

Sure enough, after hearing Nicholas's answer, Rocks didn't get angry. Instead, he laughed and said, "If those guys really have that kind of confidence, then bring it on. If I get killed, it just means I'm not strong enough! But at least for now, I haven't met anyone who can take my life!"

"I hope so."

Nicholas glanced at Rocks and said.

He was desperately enhancing his strength, learning various martial arts systems just to increase his trump cards in the Battle of God Valley.

"Captain, I have a question for you."

Nicholas seemed to think of something and looked at Rocks with a strange expression.

"Hmm? What question? Let's hear it."

Rocks also showed an interested look.

For Nicholas, the position of Rocks's other crew members in his heart was obviously different. After all, he was forcibly brought onto the ship at first, and after boarding, he not only quickly adapted to life on the sea but also absorbed various combat skills and cultivation experiences like a crazy sponge.

"Captain, everyone in the world says you are the strongest..."

Nicholas said seriously, "So, Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Charlotte Linlin, Wang Zhi, can they kill you if they join forces?"

Nicholas used the word "kill" instead of "defeat".

Nicholas knew Rocks was strong, but he wanted to know how strong this former era's sea overlord, even with a group of strong people gathered under him to overthrow the World Government and become the king of the world, How did he die!

As Nicholas asked this question, Shiki, Newgate, and others around also put down their wine. They also wanted to know how strong Rocks really was. Although they were not opponents of Rocks's one-on-one, they still wanted to know if they could take down Rocks if they teamed up.

"Do you all want to know?" Rocks looked at Whitebeard and the others, and a sharp cold light flashed in his eyes.

A terrifying and suffocating pressure swept out from Rocks, enveloping everyone in the Rocks pirate group.

The weakest among them, like Bacon, were trembling shitless.

Whitebeard and the others drank calmly, but their aura was also emanating, showing their intentions clearly.

After all, Rocks had cast his shadow over them for too long. Although they were more like in a cooperative relationship, they knew deep down in their heart, they were subordinates, and a person with the domineering presence like conqueror would never want to stay beneath others forever!

"Hahaha, it doesn't matter if I tell you the answer to this question!"

With Rocks's mad laughter, a thick dark veil appeared behind him, and claws and fangs kept appearing. "If it's a fight to the death, you will all die! While I may win, I will also suffer serious injuries. That's the answer to this question."

After hearing this, Whitebeard and Golden Lion Shiki looked at each other, their eyes showing a trace of coldness.

Obviously, the answer was somewhat unexpected. Although they were not opponents of Rocks one-on-one, they didn't expect that even if they teamed up, they still wouldn't be able to defeat this guy. How strong was this monster?

"Captain, since you are so strong, why don't you attack Mary Geoise? With your ability, you should be able to stir things up there easily, right?"

Nicholas asked curiously, trying to get more information from Rocks.

When Mary Geoise was mentioned, Rocks's expression changed visibly, although it was quickly concealed. But Nicholas, with his terrifying Observation Haki, saw the fleeting fear in Rocks's eyes.

What was he afraid of?