One Piece: Building the Roxas Empire

After hearing this, Erkang's eyes instantly focused on Darius. His deep eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts, making the air around him extremely heavy, as if even breathing required more effort. Then, he burst into a hearty laugh, and the sound echoed in the empty space, revealing a sense of relief and expectation: "Hahahaha, it's true! I already knew all this."

Darius looked back at Erkang calmly, his deep eyes showing past friendship and today's decision. The two had a very good relationship in the Rocks Pirates before, and Darius knew that Erkang was very powerful. After all, it was Erkang who taught him Observation Haki and Armament Haki when he was in the Rocks Pirates.

Therefore, Darius had a clear understanding of Erkang's strength. At this moment, Darius spoke slowly, with a hint of complex emotions in his tone: "So, next, with Shiji's character, will he kill those who refuse his recruitment?"

After these words were spoken, the members of the Roxas Pirates suddenly became serious and tightened their weapons.

Erkang heard this and gently spread his hands, with a look of helplessness and regret on his face: "If Shi Ji came to recruit you in person and you refused, he would probably kill you, but I am not him. Besides, I can see that you have become much stronger now. Even if I want to kill you, it won't be that easy."

Darius remained calm and said coldly, "If you want to kill me, I will kill you without mercy, even if you were my teacher when I was an intern."

When these words were spoken, the people in the Roxas Pirates were even more surprised.

"I've already told you that I won't do anything to you." Erkang spread his hands again, with a helpless look on his face, "In fact, I had foreseen your refusal long before I set out on this journey. Besides, I've also heard that although your pirate group was defeated in that fierce battle with the navy, being able to escape from a strong man like Slit is enough to prove your extraordinaryness. However, I still hope you can reconsider. If you yearn for freedom, we will not restrict your freedom. The door of the Feikong Pirates is always open to you. You can borrow the flag of the Feikong Pirates to continue your voyage on this sea. As young as you are, you should know how to keep a low profile so that you can go far and steady."

Hearing this, Darius raised a confident and determined smile and looked at Erkang with a sharp gaze: "Senior Erkang, I appreciate your words. But today, I am no longer the pirate trainee I used to be. When I founded the pirate group, I had only one goal, and that was to be the strongest in the world. I will defeat all enemies along the way, including you."

"Oh, okay!" Erkang couldn't help but smile in appreciation when he heard that. He then stood up, his tone more resolute: "In that case, I won't force it. But remember, the next time we meet, we will be enemies. Goodbye!" After that, he turned around and was about to leave, leading his troops to leave.

"Wait a minute..." Darius suddenly spoke, interrupting Erkang who was about to leave.

Suddenly, the atmosphere became tense again. The members of the Roxas Pirates were even ready to draw their swords. Erkang looked at Darius calmly and asked, "Anything else? Or do you plan to leave all of us here?"

As soon as Erkang finished speaking, the pirates under his command put their hands on their weapons. As pirates from the New World, they did not take these rookie pirates from the West Sea seriously.

Darius smiled and said, "No, I just want to say that we might be enemies the next time we meet. So, we should cherish this reunion even more. Let's have a party!"

Erkang was stunned for half a second after hearing this, then he laughed and said, "Hahaha, all right, brothers, let's have the party."

The members of the Roxas Pirates were a little confused when they saw this scene. They were on the verge of a fight just now, so why were they having a banquet together now?

However, the bosses of both sides had agreed to hold a banquet, and the rest of the people had to attend. Soon, the banquet began, and Darius and Erkang sat together to drink like they did in the Rocks Pirates. Just like in the past, after two glasses of wine, they began to talk about what happened to both sides over the years.

Erkang listened to Darius' past and grinned, "Haha, so that's how it is! In the battle of God Valley, you also obtained a devil fruit! No wonder you are so strong now!"

Then he praised: "You are much more stable than Kaido. After he gained power, he started to challenge strong people all over the world. He was caught by the navy once, but fortunately he escaped later."

Darius was drinking, and now his face was a little red. He smiled and said, "Shiki is still as strong as before. He was already very strong before he ate the Float-Float Fruit. After eating the Float-Float Fruit, he became even more abnormal!"

Erkang still didn't give up, and took advantage of the alcohol to invite him again: "Darius, are you really not going to consider it? Shiki has inherited most of the territory of the Rocks Pirates and is now the strongest pirate in the New World. Maybe he is slightly inferior to the Rocks Pirates at their peak, but with your help, he may really surpass the Rocks Pirates in the future."

Darius still shook his head and refused, "Forget it! There is no need to talk about this matter anymore. Come, let's continue drinking. The next time we meet will be on the battlefield."

"Hahaha, that's true! Let's drink while we can, come on." The two men clinked their glasses again and drank the wine in big gulps. As pirates, they were all very pure, especially Erkang. He had always been a pirate and understood the cruelty of the sea even better.

In the West Sea, the town of Murmans is an important town in the West Sea and a key node connecting the great waterways of the West Sea.

Now, Lieutenant General Slit is temporarily stationed in the town of Murmans, because Slit knows that Darius will enter the Grand Line sooner or later. Instead of chasing him all over the world, it is better to wait here for him to come.

If Darius escapes when we chase him and goes to the Grand Line, it will be much more difficult to chase him.

However, Slit received some very bad news today. Erkang, the captain of the second division of the Flying Pirates, appeared in the West Sea with members of the sixth division, and also found Darius, which made Slit feel bad.

Because Sleet knew that Darius was once a member of the Rocks Pirates, and at that time, the captain of the Flying Pirates, Shiki the Golden Lion, was just a squad leader, and Darius happened to be a trainee pirate under Shiki the Golden Lion.

Erkang, the captain of the Sixth Division of the Hiku Pirates, traveled all the way to the West Sea to find Darius. His intention was very clear. If Darius really joined the Hiku Pirates, it would definitely be a huge threat to the navy. Moreover, with the existence of Erkang, the great pirate of the New World, he would have no chance of arresting Darius.

Slit's strength is not afraid of either Erkang or Darius, but if the two pirates join forces, even he will have to think twice.

"If I had known it would turn out like this, I should have killed him sooner." Slit felt somewhat regretful at this moment. Originally, Slit saw the Roxas Pirates hunting down the other pirates of the West Sea, and Slit planned to let them fight each other. Although some pirates would join the Roxas Pirates, Slit also felt that this was a good way to catch all the pirates of the West Sea in one fell swoop, so he just let the Roxas Pirates hunt and recruit pirates from the West Sea.

After all, for the navy, they are not afraid of the pirates confronting them head-on, but they are afraid that these pirates will run away as soon as they meet, which is the most fatal. After escaping, the pirates will vent all their anger on the unarmed civilians, plundering towns everywhere, causing great damage and unrest to the world, so if they can follow the Roxas Pirates and catch all the pirates in the West Sea, it will be a good thing for the navy and the world.

As for Erkang, after the banquet, he led his subordinates away and reported everything that happened here to Shiqi.

At this time, the arrogant voice of Shiki the Golden Lion came out from the Den Den Mushi: "Haha, was he rejected? It seems that the little brat has grown wings now and even rejected my invitation. Erkang, why don't you just tie him up and bring him here! He actually dared to reject me. This little brat is really brave."

Erkang smiled upon hearing this and said, "Things are different now. Darius is no longer the trainee crew member. His strength is probably not inferior to mine now. Moreover, I found that the navy has been monitoring us. If we go to war with Darius, I am worried that the navy will take advantage of us."

"Besides, he also said that he would go to the New World. If you want to recruit him, you will have plenty of opportunities after he arrives in the New World. Of course, if he dares to refuse then, it won't be as easy as it is today."

The arrogant voice of Golden Lion Shiki grinned grimly: "Hahaha, that's true! After all, the West Sea is not our territory. Let's just wait for that kid to come to the New World! Then I will have to teach him a lesson about the cruelty of the New World. All right, Erkang, come back quickly!"

"it is good."