Just as Rocks, Babel, and the others were waiting with great anticipation for Fang Huo to speak, Fang Huo did not continue. Instead, he solemnly announced the start of the banquet.
This made Rocks's fists clench until they cracked, and the veins on his forehead bulged.
Even Newgate felt the urge to hit someone!
"Hey! My chief strategist Fang Huo, my first mate Fang Huo, please just say it. You're making it so we can't even enjoy our meal."
Babel had completely let go of his arrogance and, like Sanbel, had started calling him first mate.
Anyway, even Rocks, the boss, was referred to by his first name, so there was no need to call him Captain.
If Rocks said there was no position of first mate, they could simply ignore it.
They liked calling chief strategist Fang Huo the first mate, and what could Rocks do about it!
Regardless, the only rule that needed to be followed on the ship was that the strong are respected.
As for everything else, they did whatever they liked.
Sanbel also looked at Fang Huo with longing; after all, who wouldn't want to become stronger?
When Rocks heard Babel's title for Fang Huo, his eyes blazed with fire. He finally understood the brat's goal.
He suddenly really wanted to beat Fang Huo up!
However, the Davy Clan also needed the method to increase the probability of awakening Conqueror's Haki.
Rocks also wanted the Davy Clan to become stronger.
That way, he wouldn't have to fight alone, searching for powerful partners and subordinates outside.
As for the current Davy Clan, apart from him, the other clansmen were indeed quite weak.
Centuries of reclusive life had smoothed away the kingly lineage of his clansmen.
Rocks's father had a powerful physique and a sturdy build, but now he liked to wear a straw hat and grow vegetables, looking just like an old farmer.
Newgate finally understood why this guy Fang Huo could manipulate Rocks, a monster who had slain an Admiral.
So, Fang Huo was the chief strategist and mastermind of the Rocks Pirates!
Just a moment ago, Sanbel had secretly told him that Fang Huo could foresee the future.
He had said that Newgate was the strongest Executive destined to board the ship.
If Newgate were the Captain, he would also highly value a talent like Fang Huo.
Not only could he foresee the future and find powerful crew members, but he also possessed various methods for becoming stronger.
This was basically cheating!
"Sigh, Babel, you and Sanbel calling me that—aren't you just setting me up to get beaten up by Captain Rocks?"
"Call me chief strategist. There is no position of first mate on this ship."
"Newgate, you are going to be a master swordsman in the future, and you will obtain a supreme grade blade..."
Fang Huo shrugged, smiling broadly at Babel and Sanbel, while righteously refusing the title of first mate.
He also casually mentioned Newgate.
Newgate's ears perked up, and he raised an eyebrow. He would obtain a supreme grade blade in the future?
This feeling—why did it feel like the joy of winning a prize?
No wonder Rocks and Babel were manipulated by Fang Huo; it seemed he was being manipulated too.
"I don't care. I like calling the chief strategist the first mate, and Rocks can't control that."
Babel spoke very decisively, though he still snuck a glance at Rocks; he was also afraid of getting another beating.
But compared to the method for awakening Conqueror's Haki, a beating was nothing worth mentioning.
"Ahem, whether it's chief strategist or first mate, both show how much we value you, Fang Huo."
Newgate spoke solemnly, accepting Fang Huo's status and position. He also wanted to know the shortcut to awakening Conqueror's Haki, and he wanted to know the name of his supreme grade blade.
Rocks remained silent, just grinning at Fang Huo. It was clear he really wanted to beat Fang Huo up, but he couldn't bear to lose the method for increasing the probability of awakening Conqueror's Haki.
Fang Huo didn't continue to provoke Rocks, otherwise, he was genuinely afraid that Rocks's fists would become even more powerful and harder.
"Heh, it's all to make the Rocks Pirates stronger, so why would I hide anything?"
"To increase the probability of awakening Conqueror's Haki, you must face fear directly and break through it!"
"The simplest way is to kill Celestial Dragons!!"
"In a certain era, the Captain of the Big Daddy Pirates, Daidie, and the Captain of the Desolate Dragon Pirates, Dongye Huanglong, loved to take their subordinates to hunt Celestial Dragons. As a result, most of the high-ranking Executives on their ships awakened Conqueror's Haki."
"Right now, the world fears the World Government and fears the Celestial Dragons."
"Taking out Celestial Dragons will allow your spirit to undergo a transformation, giving you the chance to become a first-generation Conqueror's Haki awakener with the qualities of a king."
"Especially for your Fish-Man Race and many rare races, their fear of the Celestial Dragons is deep in their bones."
"Alright, the method is out there now; it's up to you whether you dare to try it."
Fang Huo looked at Rocks, Babel, and the others with a mischievous glint. Sure enough, the expressions of Babel and Sanbel changed drastically; they had never imagined it would be such a terrifying method.
They were indeed afraid of the World Government and the Celestial Dragons. After all, countless of their clansmen had been reduced to slaves for the Celestial Dragons, yet they were unable to resist or change any of it. Besides, wouldn't killing Celestial Dragons implicate Fish-Man Island?
"wahaha, this is indeed a good method. However, what era were those powerhouses Daidie and Dongye Huanglong from? I'd really like to meet them."
Rocks laughed wantonly, licking his lips with his long tongue, his eyes filled with an even greater desire to make the acquaintance of such domineering overlords.
"Kill Celestial Dragons? That's truly a crazy move!" Newgate raised an eyebrow, feeling that this didn't align with his path. However, he was confident that he would be able to awaken Conqueror's Haki on his own before encountering any Celestial Dragons. Having a monster like Rocks by his side filled him with the desire to become stronger.
"Babel, Sanbel, don't think too much. People always change; the more you experience, the stronger you become. There's no need to worry right now. When you possess the spirit to face the Celestial Dragons directly, perhaps you will have already completed your transformation! Now, let the banquet begin!"
Fang Huo laughed, and various foods floated into the air, forming a 'forest of meat and pool of wine,' as they enjoyed the food and drink within easy reach.
"Hmph, it's just the Celestial Dragons! I'll kill them sooner or later!" Babel stiffened his neck and made a fierce declaration, not wanting to lose face in front of Rocks and Newgate. Sanbel remained honest and low-key; with these big shots covering for him, it seemed he didn't need to become a king.
But Fang Huo's words and this method had already been deeply etched into their hearts. Rocks remembered the two figures, Daidie and Dongye Huanglong, and would have to find a way to get Fang Huo to reveal more information. Unfortunately, he was destined never to meet them, because this was something Fang Huo had made up.
Newgate felt that the title "Big Daddy" was not bad; if he had children and subordinates in the future, he would let them call him "Pops."
This newcomer banquet was quite successful, and everyone was relatively happy. The newcomer, Newgate, also gradually let loose, slowly turning into a big drunkard.
The next day, Fang Huo was actively searching for information on Shui Gu Town, while Rocks had already scoped out the next guy to find. Gangster Shiki, a yakuza samurai possessing the Paramecia Type Float-Float Fruit ability. As long as they subdued this guy, combined with Fang Huo's Gravity Ability, their gibecks sword could sail at a faster speed. This would speed up finding other powerhouses and complete the formation of the Rocks Pirates