36 Agenda

Ephon and Dr. Fuma, the leader of his Science team, wanted to properly view the secret weapon of the World Government, not only to compare where they currently were in their weapon's technological development compared to the World Government.

But also to see the current power of the World Government to work on countermeasures in case they are to ever become an enemy of the World Government.

Things like the energy source, the material used for the shell of the weapon, and various other parts one can see based on its outer appearance alone, can allow Nf's Science Department to create a weapon to counteract this specific weapon if it should ever aim it's furry at the Triangle.

But now, Ephon can only wait, while at the same time, collecting as much data as possible on all the World Government agents present on this Island.

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"These two dumbasses, if only they had a devil fruit ability I would be able to deal with them more easily."

On the turbulent shores of God Valley Island, the clash of titans continues as Rocks D. Xebec, a formidable wielder of the Dark-Dark Fruit, faces off against the indomitable duo of Gol D. Roger and Vice-Admiral Garp.

*Swoosh!* *Bang!*

The atmosphere crackles with anticipation as these legendary figures engage in a battle that will reverberate throughout history.

Rocks, his cloak billowing ominously in the wind, brandished his sword infused with the darkness of his devil fruit 'Shh!'.

With a malevolent gleam in his eyes, *Swoosh!* Xebec charged forward, his movements swift and deadly as he sought to overwhelm Garp and Roger with his monstrous power.

Roger, meets Rocks' advance head-on, *Shing!* his own sword drawn in a dazzling display of skill and determination.

*Swish!* Their blades clash with a resounding clang, sending sparks flying into the air as they engage in a furious exchange of blows.

Roger's movements are fluid and precise, his attacks imbued with the fiery spirit of freedom and adventure that defines him.

Meanwhile, Garp launches himself into the fray with the force of a raging tempest. His fists blur with speed as he unleashes a barrage of devastating punches, *Bang!* *Bang!* each one striking with the power of a cannonball.

Rocks grins defiantly in the face of Garp's onslaught, his devil fruit ability shielding him from the worst of the Marine's attacks. Although he couldn't exactly absorb Rogers and Garp's attacks, he still managed to absorb some of the force from their attacks with his skillful use of his Devil Fruit ability.

As the battle rages on, Xebec, Roger, and Garp, *Swish!* weaved *Woosh!* and dodge amidst the chaos, each one pushing themselves to their limits in a bid for supremacy.

Roger sent out dozens of quick sword slashes, *Swish!* at which Rocks blocked *Bang!* by creating solid walls of darkness to rise from the ground in the path of the slashes.

Rocks' darkness warps and twists the very fabric of reality, unleashing torrents of shadowy tendrils and blackened flames upon the figures of Roger and Garp.

Roger and Garp, undaunted by the darkness that surrounded them, press forward with unwavering resolve, their determination unshakeable even in the face of Xebec's overwhelming power.

But as the battle raged on, Xebec began to become more and more annoyed, because not only was his ability restricted by these two troublesome freaks. His men still hadn't come to his aid yet, which gave him a bad feeling.

He saw when Big Mom got the devil from the Celietal Dragon and the change in her temperament, he saw the change in Shiki and Kaido, he knew deep down that if he didn't leave now, this might be it for him.

His spirit was warning him, and he knew that this wasn't just some superficial feeling, this was his will and spirit that fueled his monstrous Haki.

But he refuses to back down from these two, from anyone for that matter, he feels challenged, and as a King, he feels that he should never back down from anyone.

"Because I will rule the World!"

*BOOM!*

Shrouding his body in darkness with lightning cracking on his body, even his long lox-like hair was crackling with lightning aXebec released a surge of his Conqueror's Haki to repel the approaching figures of Gol D. Roger and Vice-Admiral Garp.

The air crackled with intensity as his overwhelming Haki radiated outward, casting an ominous shadow over the battlefield.

But his plan worked as Roger and Garp came to an abrupt halt as the invisible force of Rocks' Haki washed over them, their bodies frozen in place by the sheer magnitude of his presence.

But only for a moment, as both Roger and Garp seemed to have easily broken free of Xebec's Haki, but it was clear that they were slowed down.

They even seemed to be exhausted, it seems that they had used a lot of energy in that small time to quickly break free from Xebec's control, which is what Xebec might have wanted.

But even as Rocks exerted his dominance with his Conqueror's Haki, a flicker of weakness began to manifest within him as well.

"Gasp! Gasp! gasp!"

Signs of exhaustion began to show on his face. Beads of sweat glisten on his brow, and his breath had begun to become ragged, as he gasps while struggling to maintain his composure.

"Don't let up Roger! *Woosh!*" Saying this Garp dashed towards the clearly fatigued Xebec in a blur, arms outstretched and covered in Armament Haki.

Despite the fact that his clothes were partially destroyed and he was bleeding from multiple places, Garp didn't appear to be affected at all.

And seeing Garp's actions, Roger who was in a similar situation, burst out a wide grin, clenching onto his sword 'Ace' and *Woosh* dashed towards Xebec.

'Sigh… I guess this was to be expected.' Xebec thought as his Observation Haki picked up the retreating figures of the Marines, World Government agents, and most of his pirate crew that survived.

But he could only ignore them because he also sensed the two figures of Garp and Roger rushing towards him despite their injuries. He could only ignore his current condition, as he controlled darkness to shroud his body and sword.

And upon a closer look, it became clear that Xebec was about to go all out because Xebec's weapon was infused with his conqueror's Haki.

This is a technique that only a handful of Overlords of the sea know, known as Conqueror's Haki Infusion.

Roger and Garp also saw Xebec's actions, and they immediately realized that Xebec was about to go all-out against them.

"Well, we can't hold back either! Right, Garp?" "Hm!"