Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

Chapter 255: The Power of the Sea!

After completing their mission to protect the kingdom, Locke and his companions embarked on a new journey. They realized that their power could be used not only to protect the kingdom but also to help many more people. Therefore, they decided to become pirates, sailing the seas in search of new adventures and challenges.

They sailed across the sea in a ship. On board were Locke, Seele, Zoro, Chopper, and Robin (aka 380), among others. They were all warriors with great strength and skills, each possessing their own unique strengths and advantages.

"Are you all ready? What we're about to face is an endless ocean and dangers," Locke said to his companions from the bow of the ship.

“We are ready and can set off at any time,” Seele said, holding a bow and arrow in her hand, her expression resolute.

"I can't wait to feel the power of the sea," Zoro said excitedly, drawing his three swords.

"We will face any challenge together, whether it be pirates or sea monsters," Robin said, her eyes filled with confidence and determination.

"We must not forget our original intention: to become pirates who protect the weak," Chopper said. His body had shrunk, but his voice was full of strength and courage.

Locke and his crew began their pirate career. They encountered all sorts of challenges on the high seas, facing countless pirates and sea monsters. However, they persevered, constantly improving their strength and skills.

During a naval battle, they encountered a pirate crew led by Doflamingo, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea and known as the "Pirate Hunter." Doflamingo is an extremely powerful warrior with the ability to turn objects into stone, and he also wields an incredibly powerful stone pistol granted by a Devil Fruit.

Locke and his crew encountered a fierce attack from Doflamingo in the naval battle and were forced to retreat into the cabin. By this time, Doflamingo had gained the upper hand, and his pistol could easily penetrate the ship.

“We have to find a way, or we’ll be defeated…” Seele said anxiously.

“Don’t worry, I have a plan,” Locke said, taking out a blue fruit.

This is a Devil Fruit that Locke obtained during his previous adventures. This fruit grants superpowers, but can only be used once. Locke has never used this fruit because he knows it's his last resort.

However, he now had to use the fruit, otherwise he and his companions would be defeated by Doflamingo. So, Locke ate the fruit without hesitation.

Locke ate the blue Devil Fruit, and his body began to change. His skin turned a deep blue, his eyes turned gold, and his hair turned gold. He felt his power suddenly increase several times over, and he became exceptionally powerful.

"What...what kind of fruit is this?" Seele asked in surprise.

"This is a Devil Fruit I obtained during my previous adventure; it can grant superpowers," Locke explained.

Chapter 256: Doflamingo's Weakness!

“This fruit is dangerous. Are you sure you want to use it?” Robin asked.

“That’s right, we must win this battle,” Locke said, his voice filled with confidence and determination.

"Alright, then let's fight together!" Zoro said excitedly.

"Let's fight together for victory!" Chopper joined the battle.

Doflamingo watched Locke's transformation and felt a growing unease. He knew that the enemy he faced had become even stronger.

"You bastard, you really do have a trump card up your sleeve!" Doflamingo roared.

"Looks like you're not so easy to deal with after all!" Locke's lips curled up slightly as he prepared to launch an attack.

Locke suddenly appeared in front of Doflamingo and unleashed a powerful punch. Before Doflamingo could react, he was struck hard by Locke's fist.

Doflamingo felt a violent jolt run through his body, and a flicker of fear crossed his eyes. He had initially thought he could easily defeat this group of pirates, but now he realized that his opponents were far stronger than he had imagined.

Doflamingo immediately retaliated, using his power to turn Rock into stone. However, Rock's body was only temporarily turned to stone, and he quickly returned to normal.

"Your abilities are useless against me!" Locke roared as he launched another attack on Doflamingo.

This time, Locke's attack was even more ferocious. Doflamingo tried his best, but he couldn't withstand Locke's attack. His body was forced backward until he finally crashed into the wall of the cabin.

"You bastard, I won't let you get away with this!" Doflamingo roared, a huge stone pistol appearing in his hand.

He aimed at Locke's position, ready to fire his pistol. However, Locke saw through his intention and quickly charged towards Doflamingo.

Locke was incredibly fast, leaving Doflamingo no time to react and forcing him to fight Locke head-on. However, his abilities were useless against Locke, leaving him with no choice but to use his fists to fight him.

The battle between Locke and Doflamingo lasted a long time, with both using their strongest techniques. Locke's psychic powers made him incredibly powerful, while Doflamingo's rock abilities made him exceptionally dangerous.

During the battle, Locke gradually discovered Doflamingo's weakness. His rock ability required a certain amount of preparation time and the release of sufficient energy. Therefore, attacking him while he was preparing his ability would be an effective way to strike him.

“You are very capable, but you have a fatal weakness,” Locke mocked.

"What weakness?" Doflamingo asked, feeling his momentum being suppressed by Locke.

“You need time to prepare your ability, and your ability needs to release enough energy to unleash its full power. As long as I attack while you are preparing your ability, I can effectively strike you,” Locke explained.

Doflamingo was silent for a moment, then suddenly realized that he did indeed have this weakness. His ability required a certain amount of preparation time, which gave his opponent an opportunity to counterattack.

"You bastard, you're really smart!" Doflamingo roared, feeling his momentum once again suppressed by Locke.

Chapter 257: A Fierce Battle!

"It seems you understand now. So, next, I'll show you my true strength!" Locke's lips curled up slightly, and golden light gleamed in his eyes.

He launched a sudden attack, his body vanishing from its original spot and reappearing behind Doflamingo. His fist struck Doflamingo's back with a powerful blow.

Doflamingo felt a violent jolt in his body, and a look of fear flashed in his eyes. He hadn't expected his opponent to be so fast; he hadn't even seen the attack.

"You..." Doflamingo spat out a mouthful of blood and his body fell forward to the ground.

Locke's attack was incredibly fierce, and Doflamingo was no longer able to withstand it. His body was forced backward until he finally collapsed to the ground.

Locke looked at Doflamingo lying on the ground, a slight smile playing on his lips, his eyes gleaming with victory.

“It seems I’ve won,” Locke said, his voice filled with confidence and determination.

"That's amazing!" Chopper exclaimed excitedly. "Lord Locke, you're incredibly strong!"

"That's right, your abilities are truly amazing!" Robin exclaimed in admiration.

"Brother Locke, you're so cool!" Zoro exclaimed excitedly. "I want to learn from you!"

Locke smiled; he knew his abilities were indeed powerful. His Devil Fruit granted him superpowers, making him exceptionally dangerous.

He obtained the fruit during an adventure, and from that moment on, he decided to become a powerful pirate. He joined a pirate crew, constantly adventuring and improving his strength.

In this pirate crew, Locke encountered many powerful opponents. He fought fiercely against them, constantly improving his abilities.

Today, his strength has finally reached a new level. He defeated Doflamingo, a powerful opponent who was once known as one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea.

"This guy does have some skill after all," Doflamingo muttered. "However, I haven't lost yet."

He suddenly stood up, his body radiating a powerful aura. A cold glint flashed in his eyes, and a massive stone sword appeared in his hand.

"You think you've already won?" Doflamingo mocked.

Locke's heart tightened; he sensed Doflamingo's aura had become unusually powerful. He knew he had to be careful, or he would be defeated.

“It seems you do have some strength,” Locke said calmly. “However, I’m not so easy to deal with.”

His body vanished from its original spot in an instant, reappearing beside Doflamingo. His fist lashed out, striking his opponent's face in a single blow.

Doflamingo's body jolted violently; he felt a hard punch land on his face. A flash of anger crossed his eyes, and he swung his stone sword sharply.

Locke couldn't dodge in time, and the stone sword pierced his chest. He felt a wound pierce his body, and blood gushed from it.

"Hahahaha, you're still too weak!" Doflamingo laughed loudly. "Looks like I'll have to show you my true strength!"

His body vanished from its original spot in an instant, reappearing behind Locke. His stone sword thrust forward suddenly, piercing Locke's back in a flash.

Chapter 258: You haven't lost yet!

Locke felt a violent jolt in his body, and a flash of pain crossed his eyes. He hadn't expected his opponent's speed and attack power to be so strong; he hadn't even seen the attack.

"You..." Locke spat out a mouthful of blood and his body fell forward to the ground.

Doflamingo sneered, his eyes gleaming with victory. His body vanished from its spot, reappearing beside Locke. The stone sword in his hand plunged fiercely towards Locke's heart.

Locke felt his life slipping away, and he knew he had to fight back as soon as possible. He instantly shifted his body to the side, dodging his opponent's attack.

"You haven't won yet!" Locke shouted, his body vanishing from its original spot and reappearing behind Doflamingo. His fist lashed out, striking Doflamingo's spine in an instant.

Doflamingo's body jolted violently; he felt his spine snap. A flicker of terror crossed his eyes; he hadn't expected his opponent's speed and attack power to be so formidable.

"You..." Doflamingo spat out a mouthful of blood and his body fell forward to the ground.

Locke sneered, his eyes gleaming with victory. His body vanished from its original spot, reappearing beside Doflamingo. With a sudden stomp, he pinned his opponent to the ground.

Doflamingo felt unable to move his body, and a look of despair flashed in his eyes.

Locke stared coldly at Doflamingo lying on the ground, knowing he had won.

"You haven't lost yet!" Doflamingo shouted fiercely. "I haven't given up!"

His body jolted, and a resolute glint flashed in his eyes. He knew he had no way out; only by fighting with all his might could he possibly win.

His body vanished from its original spot in an instant, reappearing beside Locke. The stone sword in his hand pierced towards Locke's chest.

Locke's heart tightened; he sensed his opponent's attack speed was faster than before. He knew he had to react immediately, or he would be defeated.

He leaped backward in an instant, dodging his opponent's attack. A huge iron hammer appeared in his hand, and with a fierce swing, he instantly knocked his opponent's stone sword away.

A flicker of surprise crossed Doflamingo's eyes; he hadn't expected his opponent's reaction speed to be so fast. His body vanished from its original spot, reappearing behind Locke. The stone sword in his hand instantly pierced towards Locke's neck.

Locke suddenly shifted his body to the side, dodging his opponent's attack. A huge axe appeared in his hand, and with a mighty swing, he instantly cleaved his opponent's stone sword in two.

Doflamingo's body jolted violently; he felt his strength was no longer a match for his opponent. He knew he had lost, but he didn't want to give up so easily.

"You haven't won yet!" he shouted fiercely. "I have one last blow!"

His body vanished from its original spot in an instant, reappearing beside Locke. A huge iron hammer appeared in his hand, and he swung it down fiercely, smashing it towards Locke's head.