Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

Even a small burst of power could make the rocks in the canyon tremble, as if they were about to collapse and disintegrate on the spot due to the immense power of the 'natural disaster'. The sea that landed had lost countless amounts of water due to evaporation, and large numbers of sea fish lay unconscious on the surface, dried up by the sun.

Starting from him and moving downwards.

Whitebeard, Golden Lion, Silver Axe, Wang Zhi, Lingling...

All of the Rocks Pirates' elite fighters were held back by opponents of similar strength. Not to mention Silver Axe, who stood by out of jealousy of Rocks' rapid increase in strength and had no intention of taking action in the first place.

Even Whitebeard, who wanted to help, hadn't even had time to swing his sword before the Admiral who was entangled with him suddenly lit up his eyes and charged forward with full power, forcing Whitebeard to fight back. Under the opponent's fierce attack, it was difficult for him to create space to fight back in a short time.

Forcing a move will only cause the situation to collapse and spiral out of control.

'Kid! Hang in there!'

Whitebeard's eyes flashed, but he ultimately suppressed his intentions. His gaze sharpened, and he brandished his naginata, unleashing a powerful attack that generated an even stronger aftershock of the battle.

But... Lingling...

Seeing Kaido exhausted, she leaned her proud body downwards, trying to forcefully withstand the opponent's attack and activate the Soul-Soul Fruit to inject energy into her soul and throw it over to help. However, because the battlefield was too far away, she was blocked by someone in the middle and could not do so. Enraged, she fought even more fiercely.

Within the vast battlefield.

There was no one to rely on; they could only rely on their own strength to fight against the odds.

Even Kaido, who stands shoulder to shoulder with him...

Although the over-limit attack caused considerable damage to Snow and forced him to use his ultimate move, the recoil also left Snow exhausted, rendering him unable to help or hinder him at all, all because of his abnormal physique.

"Fighting alone?"

"Ha ha……"

"I'm never alone!"

Locke gave a low, cold snort.

hum~

Several invisible ripples spread around him.

Najenda's phantom, along with Leone's phantom, instantly materialized from the void.

Sizzle—Boom!

The surging flames ignited on Leone's body.

The crimson flames, like a cloak, dyed the golden-haired, arrogant lion king into a fiery lion accompanied by flames.

"And I!"

Lightning-fast Susanoo!!

Donning her mechanical arm armor, Najenda charged forward with all her might, neither dodging nor avoiding, directly charging towards the thundercloud giant in the sky, ignoring the terrifying lightning surging beneath its massive body.

He threw a powerful punch.

boom!

Mechanical power drives the entire body, forcibly compressing the air and producing a piercing sonic boom.

"Humph!"

"It's not just you! It's me too!!"

Leone, not to be outdone, flashed forward, her half-orc form possessing the speed of a lion king.

bass! bass!

With a flash of his claws, he instantly transformed into a blur and streaked through the air.

Claw shadows flashed across the sky.

What appeared to be an illusion suddenly unleashed sharp cutting wind blades.

Fire shot into the sky.

Each claw mark was imbued with powerful flame energy.

Rumble!

The alluring flames directly turned half of the sky red.

pity……

Compared to the thundercloud giant that occupies most of the sky and can be seen from a small part of God Valley, it appears insignificant and fragile.

"Form and meaning—"

"Dragon and Tiger Roar!!"

The roars of dragons and tigers echoed through the sky once more, and Locke, gathering all his strength, unleashed a powerful punch.

"hateful……"

Snow's expression was somewhat gloomy.

The sudden and perfectly coordinated series of attacks, as if rehearsed countless times, resulted in an effect that was greater than the sum of its parts.

There was a flash of lightning.

Half the sky exploded.

A gaping hole was punched into the Thundercloud Giant's body. Even Snow, who was struggling to withstand the fierce attack, was a little overwhelmed and his face turned slightly pale.

"Ha ha……"

"As expected of the new king of the worst generation! His strength is not to be underestimated!"

"pity……"

Locke demonstrated tremendous potential.

This strengthened his resolve to kill him. He not only rejected any lingering pity, but was even willing to sacrifice himself!

Even at the cost of my own life, I will eliminate this future greatest enemy of the Navy!!

"If that's all there is to it!"

"Death is still inevitable!"

Snow's face was slightly pale, but the cold light in his eyes grew even more resolute.

"The Pure and Melodious Cup! A Thunderous Strike!"

The surging lightning exploded on the thundercloud giant's body, and lightning poured out from within the dark clouds. As the clouds thinned and faded, the power of the lightning that poured out reached its strongest state.

Even though this state of controlling lightning cannot last, and the lightning is constantly being lost after it leaks out of the dark clouds, the power that becomes stronger in comparison reaches its peak in an instant.

Shila-

boom--

The unleashed thunder dyed most of the sky and reflected the coldness on Snow's face.

as if……

Looking at a dead body!

His killing intent was ruthless, showing absolutely no mercy.

"Is that all?"

"Ha ha……"

"You've probably misunderstood something!"

Just as Snowlight surged, dark clouds enveloped most of his body, and he pushed his power to the limit, causing the surrounding marines to tremble in fear, lest the lightning miss its mark and knock them unconscious...

Locke's arrogant voice rang out at this moment.

Not loud.

Yet he remained resolute.

The message conveyed in his voice was even more startling.

"Wha, what?"

Snow's pupils contracted slightly, and his heart tightened.

Although Locke has always been arrogant, he has never been one to make empty boasts. Once he makes a promise, he almost always delivers on it. He rarely makes empty threats. His domineering and arrogant personality is one of his defining characteristics.

and so!

After hearing Roger's words.

Rather than doubting, Snow was immediately wary.

pity……

It's too late!!

"Esdeath—"

Locke's deep voice suddenly rose in the arena.

A clear, crisp female voice followed, and long, slender legs stepped onto the battlefield.

Hey!