Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

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Having never experienced a bloody battle, or even a life-or-death struggle, he probably hasn't felt it many times, let alone had the combat experience of someone as battle-hardened as Esdeath and the others.

Even Locke, who was decisive in his actions, couldn't compare to him.

That's what he just said.

The reason for their panic was that they were startled by Locke's sudden attack.

If we go all out.

Najenda was even confident that she could control the three gods and, with the powerful characteristics of her Imperial Arms, kill him one-on-one.

This!

It's not just her confidence in her abilities!

It is also a source of pride in the power of the Imperial Arms!

absolute!

absolute!

This is definitely not something a mere figurehead with empty power can contend with!

If sheer size can conquer everything, then what is the purpose of their painstaking evolution and transformation?

The Imperial Arms users who wield Imperial Arms.

That is, standing among those of the same level, it is undoubtedly the strongest.

"perhaps……"

"Is it related to his Devil Fruit ability, or was he affected by the negative power of the Freshwater Fruit?"

Locke murmured "Six."

Chapter 216: The Harvest from the Mud, the Key!

Akainu's Magma-Magma Fruit and his fiery temper.

Aokiji's Ice-Ice Fruit and his lazy personality.

Lingling's schizophrenia and her Soul-Soul Fruit.

Kaido's arrogance and domineering aura, and his Azure Dragon form Devil Fruit.

……

In many cases, it's no longer a question of whether the Devil Fruit chooses the user or whether the user's personality is distorted by the Fruit's power. But there's no doubt that powerful, high-ranking Devil Fruits and their users will inevitably converge.

It seemed to be destined, and the extreme, unambitious nature of the Freshwater Fruit's branching from the Water type was also clearly reflected in Muka's personality and fighting style. His unambitiousness led to his clumsy fighting skills, which were even inferior to some powerful vice admirals.

For example...Gion?

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"350" boom!

A series of chaotic battles broke out beside the spring.

Muka, whose martial arts skills were rusty, was no match for the three gods. Under Najendan's control, he quickly showed signs of weakness. He could still overwhelm those of average strength with his powerful energy, but when he encountered a strong opponent of the same level, Muka was instantly defeated.

Leone and Akame provided support from the sidelines, constantly defeating the rising water dragons and behemoths, relieving the pressure on Najenda, creating a good output environment, and forcing Muka directly into a corner.

Before he could even stand up for two minutes, he quickly tasted the harsh realities of society.

Especially in...

After Locke forcibly intervened.

"Form and Meaning: Dragon and Elephant!"

An unstoppable force erupted from his entire body, so great that even the space itself could not withstand the pressure and seemed about to collapse.

After Najenda's breakthrough.

Locke felt his abnormal physique begin to transform into something even more inhuman after the forty-eight Imperial Arms in the Imperial Arms space inexplicably changed, making him even more powerful.

Although his strength hasn't broken through to a new level, the sheer power he wields, combined with his overpowered physique, makes Locke no less formidable than a typical King-level expert skilled in physical combat and domineering aura.

The power of a fist.

Not everyone can handle that!

Even ordinary officers of the Royal Group can't withstand his casual punch, which can turn them into a bloody mist in an instant. Are you scared yet?

Others don't know.

Muka was terrified.

His chest was dented from the blow, his left forearm was broken, and he didn't know how many bones in his hand were broken.

Excruciating pain that cuts to the bone.

It contorted his face into a grimace.

Even the embers of the Three Gods' fireflies, restrained by the water flow, were no match for Locke's iron fist.

Absolute power!

For someone like him who only has strength, he is absolutely the most terrifying.

"I……"

"I refuse to accept this... I... how could I possibly die here..."

"This...is clearly...the imperial palace..."

Muka's eyes widened.

His eyes were filled with endless resentment and hatred.

"Support...why..."

Muka wanted nothing more than to burst into action and kill all of these guys, but his exhausted body simply couldn't support his thoughts, and even continuing to stand was a luxury.

The figure fell heavily to the ground.

The tattered Taoist robe was mixed in with the muddy spring, making it look like a mess.

after all.

Muka died without ever receiving the reinforcements he longed for.

Reinforcements from the capital.

because……

From beginning to end, no one else knew about this battle.

Despite the impressive scale of their battle, Muka went to great lengths to create a huge commotion and attract attention. Endless torrents surged into the sky, and the deafening water monster seemed to represent the end of the world, creating a scene of overwhelming power.

pity……

It was all in vain.

"Seele~"

Locke smiled, looked into the shadows in the distance, and waved his hand: "That's enough!"

"That guy was killed by Najenda, it's safe here now."

"You can come out now!"

That's right!

From the very beginning of the battle, Seele had already activated the power of her Imperial Arms, [Five Perspectives: Observer], creating a series of illusions that replaced their actual fighting...

Under the 'texturing technique'.

No matter how much noise he makes, it's impossible to attract the attention of the capital city.

This is all thanks to Muka.

To protect the purity of the national treasure, the Nuoer Spring, a large area around it was designated as a forbidden zone, considered their private domain, and no one was allowed to touch it. The spread of sound was also blocked.

Or……

There were some noises, but no one dared to approach rashly. Everything seemed normal from the outside, but who knew if their life-giving deity was cultivating and training its strength!

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"Anyway!"

"That would be a perfect ending!"

"Now that we've dealt with the vicious dogs guarding the treasure vault, we can go on a rampage of looting!"

"A Devil Fruit! A treasure from a resource-rich country like this shouldn't disappoint me, right?"

Locke rubbed his hands together.

He never cared about fighting and killing.

However, these 0.6 types of activities, similar to opening treasure chests and looting corpses, are still quite exciting and anticipated.