Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

Locke instantly sidestepped the attack. A massive chain appeared in his hand, which he swung with lightning speed, instantly binding his opponent's hammer.

Chapter 259: Kaido's Challenge!

Doflamingo's body jolted violently; he felt his power completely controlled by his opponent. A flicker of despair crossed his eyes.

“You’ve already lost,” Locke said calmly. “Put down your weapon.”

Doflamingo's body trembled violently; he knew he was no match for his opponent. The iron hammer in his hand slowly fell, and he instantly knelt on the ground.

Locke looked at Doflamingo kneeling on the ground, a sense of helplessness washing over him. He knew his opponent had laid down his weapon; the battle was over. He walked to his opponent's side, reached out, and helped him up.

"You're very strong," Locke said calmly. "If you're willing to join our pirate crew, I believe you'll become an excellent pirate."

A hint of hesitation flashed in Doflamingo's eyes. He knew he had already lost, but he didn't want to give up just like that.

“I will not join your pirate crew,” he said in a low voice. “I have my own dream, and I will keep moving forward until I achieve it.”

Locke nodded; he understood his opponent's thoughts. Everyone has their own dreams, everyone has their own pursuits. He didn't want to force his opponent to join their pirate crew; he simply wanted to show him that their battle wasn't hostile, but merely a contest.

“Well, I wish you success in achieving your dream,” Locke said. “If you need any help, feel free to come to us.”

Doflamingo nodded, knowing he had met a worthy opponent. He turned and walked away, his figure gradually disappearing from sight.

Locke stood there, silently watching his opponent leave. He knew that his victory today had not been easy, but he also knew that his pirate crew still had many more enemies to face.

Locke stood on the shore, watching a massive pirate ship slowly approach. This was their crew's newest enemy, the crew of "Iron Fist" Kaido. Locke was secretly on guard; this Kaido was definitely not someone to be trifled with.

"Big brother, what should we do?" one of the pirates asked.

Locke took a deep breath and calmly replied, "Prepare for battle. We cannot allow them to enter our territory so easily."

The pirates nodded and began preparing for battle. They knew it would be a tough fight, but they also knew they couldn't easily give up their territory and honor.

A few minutes later, Kaido's pirate ship docked at the shore. Kaido walked to the bow of his ship, looked at the pirate crew opposite him, and sneered, "You are those self-proclaimed righteous pirates, aren't you? It seems you are not strong enough."

Locke stepped forward and calmly said, "We don't need to claim to be righteous; we are simply pirates who pursue freedom and adventure. Since you have come to our territory, you must accept our challenge."

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Kaido sneered, drew his massive iron rod, and shouted, "Fine, we accept your challenge!"

The battle began, with Locke and Kaido, two powerful figures, engaging in a fierce duel. Their figures flashed across the sea, each attack causing raging storms and towering waves. The pirates watched in stunned silence; they had never witnessed such an intense battle.

"You scum, what are you waiting for? Come up here and die!" Kaido roared, swinging his iron rod around.

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Locke calmly dodged his opponent's attacks, searching for weaknesses. He knew he had to remain calm and not be easily defeated.

Suddenly, Kaido vanished from his spot. Locke instantly became alert; he knew his opponent must be lying in wait.

"Watch out!" he shouted, leaping backward to dodge his opponent's attack.

Kaido sneered, and the iron rod in his hand transformed into a giant axe, which he swung down fiercely. Locke was unable to dodge in time and was struck by his opponent's attack, his body flying through the air instantly.

"Hahaha, you weakling, you think you can duel with me?" Kaido laughed, constantly changing the weapon in his hand.

Locke stood up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said calmly, "This battle is not over yet, and I have not lost."

His body vanished from his spot in an instant, reappearing behind Kaido. His weapon transformed into a giant hammer, which he slammed down on his opponent.

Chapter 260: Let's fight another round!

Locke's massive hammer slammed into Kaido's back with a deafening roar. Kaido roared in pain as he was sent flying.

"This guy is strong!" Locke thought to himself, knowing he had to stay alert and not let his guard down.

Kaido stood up, his weapon transforming into a spear, and charged at Locke. Locke couldn't dodge in time and was struck by the attack, his body flying backward again.

"Hahaha, you weakling, you think you can duel with me?" Kaido laughed, constantly changing the weapon in his hand.

Locke stood up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and said calmly, "This battle is not over yet, and I have not lost."

His body vanished from his spot in an instant, reappearing behind Kaido. The weapon in his hand transformed into a giant axe, which he swung fiercely at his opponent.

Kaido alertly dodged Locke's attack, and the weapon in his hand transformed into a giant hammer.

He struck suddenly, sending Locke flying.

Locke slammed hard against an island, his body convulsing in pain. He knew he had to pull himself together and not be easily defeated by his opponent.

"You haven't lost yet!" he shouted, suddenly standing up.

Kaido sneered, his weapon transforming into a double-edged greatsword as he charged at Locke. Locke drew his own weapon, also a double-edged greatsword, and engaged in a fierce duel with his opponent.

Their figures flashed across the sea, each attack causing raging storms and towering waves. The pirates watched in stunned silence; they had never witnessed such a fierce battle.

"You're really strong!" Kaido roared, brandishing his weapon.

Locke calmly dodged his opponent's attacks, searching for weaknesses. He knew he had to remain calm and not be easily defeated.

Suddenly, Kaido vanished from his spot. Locke instantly became alert; he knew his opponent must be lying in wait.

"Watch out!" he shouted, leaping backward to dodge his opponent's attack.

Kaido sneered, his weapon transforming into a giant axe, and slashed down fiercely...

Locke glared at Kaido, thinking to himself, "This guy is indeed not simple. I need to come up with some more powerful moves."

He took a deep breath, raised his weapon, and stared intently at Kaido. Kaido was not to be outdone; he also picked up his weapon, ready to resume the fight.

"Come on, Kaido, let's do it again!" Locke shouted.

Kaido's lips curled into a mocking smile, his weapon shifting and humming in his hand. He coldly stared at Locke, awaiting his opponent's attack.

Locke suddenly shouted, unleashing a powerful aura that transformed his weapon into a massive sword. He charged towards Kaido, thrusting forward with a 0.6-degree thrust.

Kaido's eyes widened as he sensed the powerful aura emanating from Locke. He swiftly dodged Locke's attack, his weapon transforming into a massive iron hammer, which he then swung down with tremendous force.

Locke couldn't dodge in time and was struck by his opponent's attack, his body flying through the air once again. He crashed into a small island, causing the entire island to tremble.

Chapter 261: Locke, you're really something else!

"Hahaha, you weakling, you think you can duel with me?" Kaido laughed, constantly changing the weapon in his hand.

Locke slowly stood up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and calmly said, "This battle is not over yet, and I have not lost."

Kaido coldly stared at his opponent, his weapon transforming into a spear as he charged towards Locke. Locke swiftly dodged, his weapon transforming into a giant axe, which he swung down fiercely at his opponent.

Kaido dodged Locke's attack with alertness, and his weapon transformed into a giant hammer. He struck hard, sending Locke flying.

Locke slammed hard against an island, his body convulsing in pain. He knew he had to pull himself together and not be easily defeated by his opponent.

"You're still 27 and haven't lost yet!" he shouted, suddenly standing up.

Kaido sneered, his weapon transforming into a double-edged greatsword as he charged at Locke. Locke drew his own weapon, also a double-edged greatsword, and engaged in a fierce duel with his opponent.

Their figures flashed across the sea, each attack causing raging storms and towering waves. The pirates watched in stunned silence; they had never witnessed such a fierce battle.

The battle between Locke and Kaido intensified, their attacks becoming faster and more ferocious. Locke sensed his opponent's strength, but he also knew he couldn't give up easily.

The duel between Locke and Kaido intensified, their attacks growing faster and more ferocious. Locke sensed his opponent's strength, but he knew he couldn't give up easily. He decided to use his ultimate technique, a skill he had honed over many years.

"Watch this!" Locke shouted, gripping his weapon with both hands and unleashing a powerful aura. His body began to swell, his muscles becoming exceptionally developed and incredibly powerful. His weapon also became sharper, its blade gleaming with a cold light.

Kaido's eyes widened as he sensed Locke's powerful aura and became alert. He knew he had encountered a formidable opponent and needed to proceed with caution.

"Come on, Kaido, let's settle this once and for all!" Locke shouted and charged toward his opponent.

Kaido, not to be outdone, wielded his weapon with a flurry of motion, emitting a buzzing sound. He coldly stared at Locke, awaiting his opponent's attack.

Locke and Kaido's figures flashed across the sea, each attack causing raging storms and towering waves. Their battle grew increasingly intense and breathtaking.

"Do you still want to duel with me?" Kaido sneered, his weapon transforming into a giant axe, which he swung down with a sudden strike.

Locke swiftly dodged his opponent's attack, his body becoming exceptionally agile. He suddenly launched a counterattack, his weapon transforming into a massive hammer, which he wielded with tremendous force.

Kaido was unable to dodge in time and was struck by his opponent's attack, his body flying through the air once again. He crashed into a small island, causing the entire island to tremble.

Locke seized the opportunity to give chase, his weapon transforming into a giant sword, which he slashed fiercely at Kaido. Kaido, not to be outdone, transformed his weapon into a massive iron hammer and struck with it.

Their attacks clashed relentlessly, each strike causing powerful air tremors and explosions. The pirates, watching from afar, were stunned by the battle.

Chapter 262: The Valkyrie Has Arrived!

"Locke, you're something else!" A voice suddenly rang out, drawing everyone's attention.

Locke and Kaido both stopped their attack and turned around. They saw a girl in a grass skirt, holding a huge iron hammer, walking towards them from the sea.

"It's the Valkyrie from Nojiko Village!" someone exclaimed.

"How come she's here?" another person asked in surprise.

Valkyrie is a very famous figure in the pirate world, and her strength should not be underestimated.

The battle between Locke and Kaido intensified once again, while Valkyrie watched from a distance. She observed their attacks with a hint of admiration in her eyes, but also sensed the dangerous aura emanating from them.

“You’re all too strong,” the Valkyrie said. “But this battle has been going on for too long. How about we have a final showdown?”

"The ultimate duel?" Locke and Kaido both frowned, knowing that Valkyrie's strength was not to be underestimated.