After a brutal naval battle, the battle between the Rocks Pirates and the Big Mom Pirates ended with the Rocks Pirates winning a great victory.
This battle completely established the Rocks Pirates' position in the new era.
They have now become the undisputed strongest.
After this battle, Rocks was honored by the world as the Pirate Emperor.
The only one who can be compared with him is the Whitebeard Pirates led by Whitebeard, who is known as the strongest man in the world.
In just one year, in the new era that Roger opened at the cost of his life, the Rocks Pirates took the lead at an incredibly fast speed.
Countless pirates joined the Rocks Pirates because they admired the Rocks Pirates' resounding name.
The strength of the Rocks Pirates not only did not suffer any loss compared to before the Battle of Totland, but became even stronger.
At this time, an unprecedented banquet was being held at the headquarters of the Rocks Pirates, Hundred Flower Island, Grims.
All the people on the island joined in the banquet.
They cheered and celebrated the victory of the Rocks Pirates.
In Grims Prison, Katakuri sat cross-legged on the ground, looking calmly at the man outside the cage.
"Katakuri, it's been a month, you still haven't made up your mind? I admire you very much."
Rocks also sat cross-legged on the ground, supporting his chin with his right hand, and spoke sincerely.
"Forget it, Rocks. No matter what you say, I will not agree to join your pirate group."
Katakuri spoke again in a calm tone and rejected Rocks' invitation.
Rocks stood up slowly, not at all disappointed by Katakuri's repeated rejection.
"By the way, there is a piece of news that I think you must be very interested in."
Just before leaving, Rocks suddenly turned around and looked at Katakuri.
A meaningful smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
"Your brothers and sisters are having a hard time out at sea. I heard that one of your brothers, Opera, was killed by your family's former enemies. Oh, and several others were also killed by others! You have so many brothers and sisters, so many names that I can't remember them all."
After saying that, Rocks shook his head and slowly walked towards the door.
"etc!"
Just as Rocks was about to leave the prison, Katakuri spoke.
"Tell me, Rocks, did you send someone to kill my brother and sister? You told me this just to force me to join the Rocks Pirates!"
When Rocks heard what Katakuri said, he gave a mocking smile.
"Katakuri, do you think I would do such a dirty thing just for you? If I wanted to use something to threaten you to join my pirate group, I would only tell you clearly."
"Stop looking down on me, Katakuri."
After saying that, Rocks stood up and walked out of the prison gate.
Katakuri stared at Rocks who disappeared at the door, his only remaining left hand tightly grasping the door of the cell.
After a long time, he opened the door.
"Hey, jailer over there, go tell your captain that I agree. However, I have a request. After I join the Rocks Pirates, I hope that the Rocks Pirates can protect my brothers and sisters."
After hearing what Katakuri said, the jailer ran out immediately and went to report.
He knew how much his captain admired him.
Soon, the jailer found Rocks and told him exactly what Katakuri said.
After listening to this, Rocks chuckled a few times.
"Go and release him. At the same time, tell him that since he has become a member of the Rocks Pirates, he can use my name to protect anyone he wants to protect. At the same time, he can also kill anyone he wants to kill."
After hearing what Rocks said, the jailer's blood boiled.
Soon, he ran back to the prison, released Katakuri, and opened the seastone handcuffs on his feet.
"Our Captain Rocks said that since you have joined the Rocks Pirates, you can carry the name of Rocks to protect anyone you want to protect and kill anyone you want to kill."
After listening to the jailer's retelling of Rocks' words, Katakuri was silent for a long time.
"I understand. Tell Rocks that I, Katakuri, am eager for this favor."
After saying that, Katakuri walked towards the port.
When he arrived at the port, he found Cracker, Smoothie, Armand, Moscato and Snug, who was only ten years old, standing at the port waiting for him.
Katakuri was stunned when he saw his younger brothers and sisters were waiting for him here.
"You guys! Why are you here?!"
Finally, Katakuri couldn't help but ask.
"Hehehe, Katakuri, are you surprised that we are here?"
"Hey, Katakuri-kun, we are here thanks to Captain Rocks."
"That's right. After we were defeated, the Rocks Pirates did not kill us all. They seemed to have something to do and retreated in a hurry."
"At that time, Cracker, Smoothie and I barely had some strength left, so we took the rest of our brothers and sisters back to Totland."
"However, I didn't expect that the pirates who once depended on us would attack us directly and seize most of the islands in the Totland Sea after they knew that Mom died in the battle and you were captured."
"Many brothers and sisters died in the chaos. Even with the hard fighting of Smoothie, Cracker and Armand, only a few of us managed to escape."
"We were on the run after that, but we met Captain Rocks of the Rocks Pirates, Moriah, and Eri on an island. They helped us kill all the pirates who were chasing us and took us back to Grims to recuperate."
Moscato told Katakuri the whole story.
Katakuri's expression kept changing after listening to Moscato's words.
After a long while, he let out a deep breath.
"Well, it seems that we owe Captain Rocks a great favor. Although he is the culprit who killed my mother and destroyed the Charlotte family, I have to admit that he is indeed a man with a broad mind."
"Let's go and kill all the pirates who killed our brothers and sisters and avenge them."
Katakuri tugged at his scarf, then strode onto a warship at the dock that was flying the flag of the Rocks Pirates.
"By the way, I have accepted Rocks' invitation and joined his pirate group. After I help my brothers and sisters to avenge themselves, you can decide whether to stay or go."
Finally, Katakuri spoke to his brothers and sisters.