Chapter 174 There was nothing he could do
There was nothing he could do. He couldn't win, truly couldn't win; he would only end up getting beaten.
Not to mention that the current Rocks looked like he was still in his peak state from back then.
Whitebeard and Golden Lion were fine, after all, they were two of the three great figures and possessed their own pride. They were only surprised that Rocks had secretly kept a wife hidden from them back then, and now had such a Granddaughter.
As for Rocks coming to take revenge on them, haha, although one was old and the other crippled, they both held onto their pride. If he had the ability, he should just bring it on.
If they really couldn't win, then they would truly submit. Whitebeard had to consider his sons, and as for Golden Lion, haha, a wise man submits to circumstances, especially since he couldn't even defeat Gear Third Luffy now.
Meanwhile, the Marines behind Garp were still very confused, and this included even the Three Admirals of the Navy. But thinking about it, it made sense: when Rocks fell and the World Government completely suppressed the news, those three hadn't even joined the Navy yet.
"Garp, who exactly is he?" Aokiji couldn't help but ask, voicing the doubts of all the Marines present.
"Phew—he is..." Seeing no sign that Rocks and Luna were about to attack, Garp first sighed in relief, but his eyes were still filled with apprehension and a hint of fear. He immediately began explaining Rocks' glorious achievements from back then.
But this explanation was problematic. Garp had no idea about the existence of the broadcast. Now, not only were the Marines present, including the Three Admirals of the Navy, astonished, but the entire world was also plunged into shock, because at least 90% of the population didn't know who Rocks was. Luna almost couldn't help but laugh at this.
Now everyone across the entire sea would know about the notorious reputation and dreadful might of her convenience grandfather from back then.
At the same time, Luna couldn't help but recall the matter of resurrecting Rocks late last night.
Rewinding to late last night... Luna secretly slipped out of her room without making a sound and arrived at a room that was rarely used.
She quietly opened the door, stepped out, and then gently closed the door again.
Following the location in her memory, she materialized a few drops of Magma on her fingers and lit the candles that had been placed on the wall. The burning wicks instantly illuminated the entire room.
She did this for a reason. If she turned on the light, it would definitely attract Shiro's attention, and she needed to keep this matter a secret for now, so this was the only way.
Luna held her hands out in front of her. Soon, a mass of dark energy carrying the aura of death appeared, seemingly giving birth to something.
Or perhaps a special door had been opened, and an existence that should have vanished forever from this sea had returned.
"Resurrect, undead." As the summoning was completed, Luna quickly formed several hand seals. The energy mass flew out, floated in front of Luna, and took on a human shape. Finally, the energy dissipated, and Rocks appeared there.
"Hmm, strange. Didn't I die? What is going on?"
Rocks, opening his eyes, said with a puzzled expression.
"You did die, but after 38 years, I brought you back to this sea."
Luna withdrew her hands and said with a kind smile.
After all, this guy was her convenience grandfather, and Luna was willing to show him some goodwill.
But at the same time, as the one who resurrected Rocks, Luna immediately realized just how powerful Rocks was.
Compared to Joy Boy 800 years ago and Imu now, he was probably only slightly weaker.
Rocks stared at the girl in front of him, slightly stunned, because he could feel a blood connection. This Little girl in front of him was related to him by blood.
However, this Little girl said he had been dead for 38 years—good heavens, almost 40 years. That meant if there truly was a blood relationship, shouldn't this Little girl be his Granddaughter?
"Are you this old man's Granddaughter?" Facing this Little girl who was very likely his Granddaughter, Rocks would normally call himself 'I' (Laozi), but now he still showed goodwill and referred to himself as 'this old man' (Laofu).
"Yes." Luna nodded. After some proof, including some items left by her predecessor, Rocks quickly believed her words.
Immediately afterward, Luna recounted everything about herself, her convenience father, mother, and grandmother. After listening, Rocks went straight from the joy of having a Granddaughter to utter shock. Wasn't his family a little too tragic?
"This... this isn't what I imagined. I didn't expect your father to follow the same path as me; as long as he lived like an ordinary person, I would have no complaints. But this... alas, man proposes, God disposes."
Rocks said with a bitter smile.
"Don't worry, Grandpa, I have already mastered the ability to resurrect the dead. I can revive them anytime."
Luna immediately said. Rocks' eyes lit up upon hearing this, but he quickly shook his head.
"No. You are already being highly prioritized by the Navy, right? I believe those five old geezers will immediately focus on you too. Coupled with my resurrection, we, grandfather and Granddaughter, will definitely be relentlessly targeted by those guys. Furthermore, even though so many years have passed, besides the Navy and the World Government, I still have many enemies. We are top-tier powerhouses, but your grandmother, mother, and father are all ordinary people. If we resurrect them, it might harm them, and it might harm us too. Do you understand what I mean?"
Luna nodded upon hearing this. She knew what Rocks meant. In other words, they couldn't afford to have any weaknesses right now.
"I understand. Once everything is over, we will reunite as a family of five."
"It's good that you understand. But since I'm back, whether it's the Navy, the World Government, or those treacherous bastard crewmates from back then, I swear I will make you all pay dearly."
Rocks first looked at his Little Granddaughter with great satisfaction, then said with a wicked and ferocious grin.