What was even more disheartening for Kyo was that he hadn't even touched Ignis's clothes before being completely overwhelmed by a series of linked attacks, leaving him utterly powerless to resist.
The terrifying slash, gravity suppression, blood-sucking bats, and mental erosion were all difficult for him to handle.
The combination of these abilities was a hundred times more disgusting than Shiki's Float-Float Fruit.
"Tsk, tsk, looking pretty rough there, Kyo!"
"First beaten up by Rocks, then tormented by Ignis..."
Shiki gloated, grateful he hadn't challenged Ignis yet. Otherwise, he would have been the one getting beaten down.
He was smart, using a few words to goad Kyo into action and make a fool of himself.
"This time, I was caught off guard. Next time, I will definitely defeat you!"
Kyo was still a bit unconvinced. As a newcomer who had just boarded the ship, how was he supposed to know that bastard Ignis had so many abilities and an evil demon sword?
Once he figured out everything about Ignis, he would challenge him again!
"Welcome. It'll give me a chance to feed my blood-sucking bats."
Feeling the lifespan and power flowing back from the vampire ability, Ignis's smile was constant.
During the God Valley War, besides Captain John and Gloriosa, Silver Axe Kyo and Golden Lion Shiki were among those who led the disbandment.
Ignis didn't mind teaching them a proper lesson, adjusting their attitude.
They were young now, and so was he.
Ignis didn't believe his growth rate would be any slower than these executives'.
By the time Silver Axe and Golden Lion reached their peak strength, Ignis would be even stronger!
"Bastard!!"
The battered Silver Axe gritted his teeth, cursing under his breath, temporarily surrendered under Ignis's strength.
"Vohahaha! Looks like after today, your wanted posters will be updated!"
"Newgate, Sunbell, if you don't put on a good showing, your bounties will probably be lower than theirs."
Rocks looked at the island left in ruins, littered with fallen pirates, and smiled with satisfaction.
This was the kind of destructive power his Rocks Pirates should have!
"Captain, I'll do my best!"
Sunbell responded earnestly. From now on, whenever they encountered other pirate crews at sea, he would be the first to charge forward.
"Who cares about those numbers!"
Newgate's face was full of indifference. If he didn't need to send money back to Sphinx Island, he wouldn't even bother fighting over the loot with these guys.
"Let's see if you still feel that way when Sunbell's bounty surpasses yours!"
"Everyone! Move out!"
"We're going to get Newgate his Supreme Grade Blade!"
Rocks laughed heartily. Even he carried a large pack of gold and treasure back to the Xebec's Sword.
Shiki also carried two packs of treasure, floating in the air.
He loved the feeling of carrying treasure.
Newgate, Barbel, and Sunbell all smiled as they carried their shares of the loot in high spirits.
Only Ignis, with a wave of his finger, floated the remaining treasure and supplies, also bringing the injured Silver Axe along.
Facing Ignis's help, Silver Axe accepted the ability expressionlessly.
His defiance diminished somewhat.
After the Rocks Pirates' flying warship departed, the small fry on the pirate island cautiously emerged.
They looked at the two terrifying sword slashes left by Rocks and Ignis, filled with fear.
Especially Ignis's slash, which had cut half the island apart.
How could this kid, with a bounty of only 80 million, be so strong?
Even the notorious Kyo, with a bounty as high as 300 million, had been crushed by Ignis!
Was another monster like Charlotte Linlin being born?
They felt that everyone on the Rocks Pirates was a monster, with several as strong as Charlotte Linlin!
Their bounties would probably all reach around 500 million!
...
Days later.
Even though Rocks hadn't officially raised the Rocks Pirates' flag, still flying the black sailcloth with his name, the World Government, in its latest wanted posters, had already recognized the formation of the Rocks Pirates.
Each new wanted poster listed Ignis, Barbel, Sunbell, Newgate, Shiki, and Kyo as members of the Rocks Pirates.
Captain of the Rocks Pirates, "World's Worst Pirate" Rocks D. Xebec - Bounty 3,811,540,000 Berries.
Vice Captain and Great Strategist of the Rocks Pirates, "Killer Arsonist" Guyue Ignis – Bounty 380,000,000 Berries.
Combatant, "Silver Axe" Kyo – Bounty 300,000,000 Berries.
Swordsman, "Golden Lion" Shiki – Bounty 247,000,000 Berries.
Combatant, "Depth Juggernaut" Barbel – Bounty 188,000,000 Berries.
Combatant, Edward Newgate – Bounty 146,000,000 Berries.
Helmsman, Sunbell – Bounty 20,000,000 Berries.
...
"Vohahaha! Newgate, I told you you'd regret not showing off your skills!"
Rocks looked at Newgate's darkening expression. Now Newgate, the combatant taken from the Whale Pirates, didn't even have an epithet, and his bounty was much lower than Shiki's.
But in terms of raw strength, Newgate was stronger than both Silver Axe Kyo and Golden Lion Shiki.
"Hmph!"
Newgate just snorted coldly, on the surface still appearing unconcerned, but he decided he needed to demonstrate his strength next time.
Especially since Ignis kept telling him about that female pirate Charlotte Linlin, only twelve or thirteen years old now, with a bounty already as high as 500 million.
They couldn't possibly be worse than a female pirate.
So they needed to raise their bounties above 500 million as quickly as possible.
"And you, Sunbell. Your bounty makes me very dissatisfied."
"If you can't reach 100 million next time, even if Ignis wants to protect you, I'll still kick you out of the official members."
"You're not even qualified to be an apprentice crew member on the Rocks Pirates right now!"
Rocks looked coldly at the honest Sunbell. He didn't need this type of crew member.
"Yes, Captain! I will work hard!!"
Sweat broke out on Sunbell's forehead, his heart was extremely nervous. He really didn't want to leave the Rocks Pirates.
Here, there was Vice Captain Ignis, who valued him, and Barbel and Newgate, who were good to him.
He must not let Vice Captain Ignis down. He had to prove himself!
"Damn it! How dare the World Government and Marine Headquarters call Ignis the Vice Captain of the Rocks Pirates!"
"It's your fault! All of you calling Ignis the Vice Captain!"
Silver Axe Kyo looked at Barbel and Sunbell with some displeasure. Anyway, he didn't acknowledge Ignis as Vice Captain. Rocks said there was no Vice Captain on the ship.
"Tch! What's it to you what we call him!"
Barbel wasn't afraid of Kyo. Even if Kyo's bounty was higher, he didn't think he would lose to him.
His bounty was lower simply because he hadn't spent as much time on the surface.
Kyo, on the other hand, had been active in the New World for years and had a certain reputation.
"Want to fight?"
"Let's fight!"
Kyo and Barbel were at odds, neither willing to back down.
Rocks wore a carefree smile. This kind of competitive, "might makes right" atmosphere was what he liked.
"Vohahaha! Since the World Government has already announced the existence of the Rocks Pirates, let's officially establish the Rocks Pirates today."
"You six will be the founding members of the Rocks Pirates!"
"You two want to fight? Then let your fight serve as the founding battle of the Rocks Pirates."