Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

That's just for fun!

That's certainly intriguing!

Holding a bounty poster that looked like a parchment scroll, he was clearly different from the ordinary pirates who were everywhere.

status!

It became apparent in no time.

"Has the bounty for the Navy's wanted man been increased again?"

Locke raised an eyebrow.

For powerful pirates, a high bounty is not really a threat. In many cases, it is just a way for them to compare themselves and use it as evidence of their strength.

Once the bounty reaches a certain level, the threat posed by the bounty is far less significant than the competitive aspect of the challenge.

It has completely become a number that pirates are proud of.

have to say.

It's quite ironic.

"so……"

How much will it be?

Locke couldn't resist turning his head out of curiosity, wanting to know the current amount.

"The ferocious beast Noxus Locke!"

"5.200.000.000!"

The bolded numbers are very eye-catching.

Given the strength of everyone present, there was no need to count them one by one; a glance was enough to imprint the number six in their minds.

Chapter 191: Locke: Very well, but I refuse!

52 billion Baileys!

Even looking at the entire ocean, they are among the very best.

Even Whitebeard and Shiki at this stage are far inferior to Locke's bounty.

Only those who were remnants of the same era as Rocks could have accumulated such an exaggerated number.

"Those guys..."

"They really went all out!!"

Locke smacked his lips.

They directly elevated him to this level. Even the Four Emperors who later ruled the New World and were known as the Pirate Emperors only had bounties of this caliber, or even slightly less.

However, compared to the sensationalized lines used in newspapers...

This exaggerated reward is nothing compared to what's really going on.

Anyway, the right to redeem them is in their hands. For powerful pirates, bounties are never a means of arrest; they're just a 'weapon' to enhance their reputation. Redeeming them? Not even a second thought!

No fool bounty hunter would be stupid enough to target someone of this level.

“Tsk, tsk.”

Locke clicked his tongue, somewhat caught off guard.

After a trip to God Valley.

It's been hyped up to this extent.

"pity……"

"strength……"

Locke squinted, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

He would not be deceived by these false titles. Locke knew all too well that only his own strength could be the foundation upon which he stood on the sea.

Without Akame, the World Government would never have targeted themselves for publicity with their Imperial Arm Murasame, which is capable of killing with a single strike.

It appears to be vast and mighty, with unparalleled power, capable of suppressing the entire ocean with just a slight advance.

As long as Locke takes it from the World Government.

Thanks to their mutual understanding.

They will definitely rise to the top and embark on the fast track to improving their strength once again.

but--

"I reject!"

The voice was resolute, without the slightest hesitation.

"Your Highness~"

A hint of approving agreement flashed in Esdeath's cold eyes.

As expected...

No wonder he's the man I set my sights on!!

-

Taking over the World Government's publicity campaign, they will follow the route arranged by them, stirring up storms on the seas and unleashing boundless calamities, thus deterring other national powers and allowing the World Government to maintain its detached status.

Under the sweep of this wave, there is a very high probability that Roger will replace the original storyline.

To truly become what Lox described.

To carry on the legacy.

Become the new Pirate King!!

Ascend to the Pirate Throne, stand atop the sea, and become the leader of a new era.

Despite the huge commotion Locke has caused, his true strength is only at the level of a near-general. If he could take Roger's place first, it would be no less than a meteoric rise to the top.

but……

"Unfortunately, I can't walk on four legs, so I can't adapt to it."

Locke's gaze was icy cold.

Although he said it was a pity, his tone was firm and resolute.

If we really have to do that.

Wouldn't that just make him the same despicable guy he used to be?

To be a dog?

Feel sorry!

He doesn't have that ability.

I don't have that habit at all!

Especially since they're the dogs of the World Government—

They accepted their hype, set sail as pirates, wreaked havoc and slaughtered on the high seas, forcing all nations to tremble in fear and surrender to the World Government, thus solidifying their superior position.

Everything was exposed to the World Government. When the time was right, just like with Rocks, they would find an opportunity and a place to corner him and kill him, killing him twice and restoring the World Government's prestige.

And so on and on.

It is about finding the essence of a monster that has suppressed the world for eight hundred years.

bloody!

cruel!

Treat everything as a chess piece.

Relentless card exchange and attrition!

"To entrust one's life and future to others?"

"I'm not that stupid!"

Locke's face remained cold.

He has an irreconcilable blood feud with the World Government. No matter how Noxus fell or was forced to leave the North Sea, this shadowy figure was always behind it all.

He would rather perish together with the enemy than compromise his principles, let alone indirectly help the world government.

If all else fails, he could even emulate the dragon, directly spreading revolutionary ideas, a red tide sweeping everything away, a red specter hovering in the sky, a single spark igniting a prairie fire, turning demons and monsters into ruins...

This clear revolutionary ideology is far more dangerous than the Dragon Revolutionary Army, and it will definitely make them inadequate.

but……

Locke would never resort to a mutually destructive approach unless absolutely necessary.