Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

His previously dazed eyes instantly regained their clarity.

he……

He wasn't drunk at all!

"I just can't be as relaxed as they are."

Locke shook his head.

He stirred up the blood and qi in his body, quietly releasing the aroma of the wine, and soon left a puddle of water on the ground beside him.

"Are you leaving?"

Leone appeared beside him, his fluffy lion ears twitching on his head.

He wrinkled his nose.

They seemed to have some aversion to the overwhelming smell of alcohol.

"Ok!"

"It's time to leave."

Looking at the bright white light on the horizon, Locke nodded.

No hesitation.

There wasn't even a superfluous movement.

Without telling anyone, while everyone was engrossed in the wine, he secretly made his way to the edge of the floating island, where many ships had been prepared in advance.

Although it is not large, it is well-equipped and can be considered a top-quality product. It can even sail in the New World without any problems.

Locke said nothing.

He randomly chose a ship, boarded it, opened the engine room, and left.

-

Inside the banquet hall.

Just as Locke was leaving...

The white-bearded man, who had been chugging his liquor, suddenly stopped.

'Walk……'

'Have they left?'

'I never expected that Locke would be the first one to leave...'

'There seems to be something going on with him.'

A drunken look in his eyes.

A thoughtful look flashed across his face, as if he had discovered something.

Chapter 168: The Man Who Must Be Killed!

'never mind--'

'This isn't my fault, let's drink! Let's drink! This is the last party, we have to drink to our hearts' content!!'

Whitebeard shook his head.

He simply ignored the complex emotions in his eyes.

Reach out.

He stopped Silver Axe, who was about to get up, and said, "Drink! Drink!"

"I already said we're having a drinking contest, so there's no reason for anyone to leave first! Come on! Drink up!"

"Gula la la—"

The wine bottle lying in front of him blocked his way. Under the subtle threat in his eyes, Silver Axe could only snatch it away in annoyance and drink it all in one gulp.

ton ton ton~

'You're lucky this time!'

A venomous glint flashed across his drunken face.

-

Not long after Locke left, new figures quietly appeared on the shore where a bunch of ships were parked.

He was tall and robust.

A huge gourd with the character for "wine" written on it hung from his waist. Although he reeked of alcohol, it did not diminish the oppressive aura emanating from his body. His massive physique, like the shadow of a tree, covered most of the space. It was definitely not a physique that an ordinary person could possess. A sinister and terrifying aura emanated from his jet-black spiked club.

Kaido!

That's right, it's Kaido, number 27.

No sooner had Locke left than Kaido, still half-drunk, boarded the new ship as well.

These are all valuable Celestial Dragon treasures. Once the direction is set, they can sail steadily on the sea even without human control. They are more than enough for one person to sail alone!

"Locke..."

"If we meet again... I... I definitely won't lose to you!"

Sitting on the deck.

Kaido, leaning against the mast, quietly took out a Devil Fruit from his pocket.

He held it in his hand with great care.

Mysterious patterns.

Complex curves.

There was also a faint, imposing aura emanating from the fruit.

It was clearly a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, and a powerful one at that.

Looking at the fruit in his hand, Kaido, who was always aloof and indifferent, showed a rare look of shock and uncontrollable joy. It's not that he's unsophisticated; he had even come into contact with Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits like the Great Dog God.

Even if Kaido has a different kind of obsession with Zoan-type Devil Fruits, he shouldn't be this agitated.

but……

“He’s different.”

"It is completely different from other fruits."

Kaido was so excited that even his hands, which were holding the fruit, trembled slightly.

There was no hesitation.

Overwhelmed with joy, he took a bite of the fruit in his hand.

Completely different!

Above all else!

He is undoubtedly the strongest in his heart!

—Zoan type, Fish-Fish Fruit, Mythical Zoan type, Azure Dragon form!

Drive the wind and thunder.

Manipulating energy.

It frequently triggers natural disasters, upheavals, and calamities.

A supreme divine dragon that can easily expand to the size of an island!

-

Beyond the floating island.

As expected of the World Government's treasures from God Valley, these ships salvaged from the ruins are all top-of-the-line, made with luxurious materials. Although they can't compare to the top-tier warships of the Buster Call, they are made entirely of Seastone for their hulls, allowing them to cross the Calm Belt without any problems.

but!

It far surpasses most ships that can be obtained from the market.

His speed was extremely fast, far exceeding that of ordinary people. Among the more than ten countries Locke had captured in the North Sea, few could match his speed. This shows the extravagance of the Celestial Dragons.

At full speed.

They quickly moved a great distance away from the floating island.

"Your Highness..."

Are we just leaving like this?

Leone licked her paws, a hint of hesitation in her eyes.

They were just eating and drinking non-stop.

Leaving without even saying goodbye? Although most of them are just drinking buddies, after so many years on the Black Pearl, you must have made at least a few good friends, right?

This banquet has ended, and I don't know when we'll see each other again.