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He tried to use the power of his Devil Fruit to transform and escape, but the Straw Hat Pirates were already prepared. They kept shooting at Kaido with various weapons and equipment, making it impossible for him to escape.

"Hahaha, Kaido, you've lost!" Locke shouted gleefully. "Your journey ends here!"

Kaido felt despair. He saw that his ship had been destroyed by the Straw Hat Pirates, and he was surrounded by their ships. He had no way out.

"I will not admit defeat!" Kaido roared. "I would rather die here than submit to you!"

He frantically wielded his massive weapon, launching a final attack on the Straw Hat Pirates.

Chapter 302: Kaido's Poison-Poison Fruit!

Captain Thatch sighed inwardly as he watched Kaido's rampage. He knew the battle had reached a critical juncture; if the Straw Hat Pirates couldn't defeat Kaido soon, they would face annihilation.

"Locke, you all need to retreat!" Captain Satch shouted.

Upon hearing the order, Locke immediately led the Straw Hat Pirates in a retreat. Kaido's rampage terrified them; they had to adopt a cautious strategy to avoid being harmed by Kaido's attacks.

"Kaido, you've already lost!" Captain Thatch shouted. "You have no way out. It's not too late to surrender now."

"Hahaha!" Kaido laughed wildly, "You lot want me to surrender? Then die!"

Kaido raised his massive weapon and attacked Captain Thatch. Captain Thatch, not to be outdone, drew his own weapon and engaged Kaido in a fierce battle.

"Captain Thatch, you fool! Do you think you can defeat me?" Kaido roared. "I am immortal! You guys have no chance of defeating me!"

"Is that so?" Captain Thatch sneered. "You're too naive, Kaido. Our Straw Hat Pirates aren't so easily defeated."

Captain Thatch's words were full of confidence and authority, displaying the demeanor of a true captain. Kaido felt his aura being suppressed, and he began to feel a sense of unease.

"You guys, you're not ordinary pirates!" Kaido roared. "You're the legendary Straw Hat Pirates, you possess incredible power."

“It is precisely because we possess incredible power that we were able to defeat you, you arrogant fellow,” Captain Sachi said.

Captain Thatch's words enraged and frustrated Kaido. He increased the frequency of his attacks, hoping to defeat Captain Thatch.

"You damned bastard!" Kaido roared, "I'll make you pay!"

Captain Thatch dodged Kaido's attack and then fiercely retaliated with his weapon. Kaido tried to block with his weapon, but he was forced back several steps by Captain Thatch's attack.

"You lot, do you really think you can defeat me?" Kaido laughed maniacally. "You have no idea how powerful I am!"

"Kaido, do you have any other trump cards up your sleeve?" Captain Thatch asked.

"Of course I have one!" Kaido exclaimed excitedly. "I have another trump card!"

Kaido took out a bottle of potion and drank it. His body began to change; his muscles became stronger, his skin became tougher, and his hair became wilder.

“What is this?” Locke asked.

“This is Kaido’s Poison Fruit,” Captain Thatch replied. “It can greatly increase Kaido’s power, but it will also make him lose his mind.”

Kaido began his relentless attack on the Straw Hat Pirates, his assault becoming increasingly fierce and merciless. The Straw Hat Pirates began to feel overwhelmed, unable to stop Kaido's onslaught.

“We must find a way to stop him!” Locke shouted.

“I have a plan!” Sanji said. “I can use my cooking skills to make a dish that can restore Kaido’s sanity.”

“Then let’s get to it quickly!” Captain Satch said.

Sanji began to cook, preparing a delicious dish using various ingredients. He brought it to Kaido and said, "Kaido, try this."

Chapter 303: Alvida's Negotiations!

Kaido was captivated by Sanji's delicious food. He stopped attacking and slowly began to eat. His gaze softened, and his attacks became slow and rhythmic.

"Kaido, have you regained your senses now?" Captain Thatch asked.

“Yes, I’ve regained my senses,” Kaido replied.

“Then surrender, Kaido,” Captain Thatch said. “We don’t want to defeat you; we just want to protect ourselves.”

“I understand,” Kaido said. “I surrender.”

Kaido lowered his weapon and knelt on the ground. The Straw Hat Pirates members began to surround him, reaching out to help him to his feet.

"Thank you, Straw Hat Pirates," Kaido said. "You've made me realize my mistakes."

“It’s alright, Kaido,” Captain Thatch said. “We are all pirates, we should respect each other.”

Locke watched Captain Thatch and Kaido's conversation, feeling puzzled. Why should they, as pirates, respect each other? Shouldn't they be fighting and plundering each other? Yet, he also felt a sense of admiration; these people seemed to have their own beliefs and principles.

As Locke was pondering, a pirate ship appeared in the distance. Locke noticed a female pirate commanding the ship. Her name was Alvida, and she was a rather famous pirate. Locke felt a surge of excitement; he had never seen such a renowned pirate before.

"Captain Satchel, do you know that female pirate?" Locke asked.

“Alvida?” Captain Sachs replied, “Of course I know her. She’s a rather famous pirate, and I’ve heard that all her crew are women.”

"A woman?" Locke asked in surprise.

“Yes,” Captain Satch nodded. “She has a very peculiar belief that women are superior to men.”

"Then what should we do?" Locke asked.

“Don’t panic,” Captain Satch said. “Let’s negotiate.”

So, the Straw Hat Pirates went to Alvida's pirate ship, where Captain Thatch negotiated with Alvida. During the negotiations, Locke noticed Alvida's eyes—a confident and determined look. She seemed very confident in her beliefs and wouldn't give up easily.

“I will not surrender,” Alvida said. “I believe women are better than men, and I will not abandon my beliefs.”

“Your beliefs are your business,” Captain Satch said, “but we cannot allow you to harm innocent people.”

“I will not harm innocent people,” Alvida said calmly. “My pirate crew will only attack those who deserve it.”

"That's good," Captain Satch nodded. "We can coexist peacefully."

After the negotiations concluded, Locke and Alvida began to talk. Locke discovered that while Alvida was very confident in her beliefs, she was also very tolerant. She was willing to listen to others' ideas and respect their beliefs.

“You male pirates are all men without convictions,” Alvida said. “You only care about your own interests.”

“Not all male pirates are like that,” Locke retorted. “Our Straw Hat Pirates also have our own beliefs and principles.”

Chapter 304: Locke's Sparring!

"Really?" Alvida asked with some skepticism.

“Yes,” Locke nodded. “We believe in freedom and friendship. We will not harm innocent people, nor will we betray our friends.”

“It seems you do have some faith,” Alvida said with a smile. “I really like people with faith.”

"Thank you," Locke said with a smile. "I also admire your faith."

After chatting for a while, Locke and Alvida began to talk about their hobbies. Alvida told Locke that besides being a pirate, her greatest hobby was cooking.

“I’m a natural-born chef,” Alvida said proudly. “My staff all love my cooking.”

"Really?" Locke was surprised. "Then you'll have to let me try your cooking."

Alvida and Locke returned to her ship and began a culinary competition. Locke discovered that Alvida's cooking skills were superb; each dish was unique and unforgettable.

"This dish is absolutely delicious!" Locke exclaimed. "I've never eaten anything so good before!"

"Haha, you're not bad either," Alvida praised. "Your dish is quite good too."

Locke and Alvida ate their meal and chatted. They talked about many topics, including the life, beliefs, and principles of pirates.

“Do you know?” Alvida said, “I believe that women are better than men because women have a special power.”

"A special power?" Locke asked. "What kind of power?"

“It’s the power of motherhood,” Alvida explained. “Women have a unique capacity for care and protection that men lack. I believe that if women were to rule the world, it would become a more peaceful and beautiful place.”

“That sounds good,” Locke nodded. “But I think men and women each have their own strengths and weaknesses. We should respect each other, not exclude each other.”

“You’re absolutely right,” Alvida agreed. “I’m not trying to exclude men. I just hope that women can receive more respect and recognition.”

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Locke's conversation with Alvida gave him a deeper understanding of the pirates' worldview and beliefs. He discovered that although each pirate had their own beliefs and principles, they all had one thing in common: a brave heart.

“You know what?” Locke said, “I think every pirate has a brave heart. They dare to challenge the world’s authority and dare to pursue freedom and dreams.”

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“Yes, that’s what pirate life is like,” Alvida smiled. “Although we live in danger, we can also enjoy freedom and happiness.”

Locke's conversation with Alvida deeply impressed him with the pirates' vitality and spirit of freedom. He discovered that these free and courageous pirates were not merely a group of ruthless bandits, but also a group of people with faith and principles.

“Thank you, Alvida,” Locke said. “I have learned a lot from you.”

After enjoying the delicious food, Locke and Alvida began to discuss their magical abilities. Alvida was a fire mage, while Locke was a wind mage.

Chapter 305: Magic and Pirate Life!

"Alvida, I've heard you're a very powerful fire mage," Locke asked with great interest. "Could you spar with me and test your magical abilities?"

“Of course,” Alvida replied enthusiastically. “We can have a magic contest on the deck and see whose magic is more powerful.”

The two went up to the deck and began a fierce magical contest. Alvida's "413" fire magic instantly ignited, burning fiercely, and the intense heat created an immense sense of oppression.

Locke then demonstrated the power of his wind magic. He conjured a powerful gust of wind in his hand, violently whipping up items on the deck and even seawater, forming a massive column of water.