Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

Locke was breathing heavily; he knew he had nowhere to run. He closed his eyes, awaiting Hawkeye's fatal blow.

However, Hawkeye didn't make a move. He lowered his sword and smiled slightly: "Locke, you still have a long way to go, but I believe you will become a powerful pirate." (VI.)

Chapter 334: Jack the Pirate!

Locke opened his eyes, utterly shocked; he had thought he was dead. He looked at Hawkeye and knew the hatred between them had been resolved.

“Thank you, Hawkeye,” Locke said. “I will definitely work hard to become a powerful pirate and realize my dream.”

Locke left the battlefield where he had fought Hawkeye, walking along the coastline with a sense of loss. He knew he still had a long way to go to become a true Pirate King. He was thinking about his dream when a cheer of "Four, four, three!" interrupted him.

"Hahaha, look at this kid, he's got some energy!" A drunken man named Banks laughed as he walked over. "You're new here, aren't you? You look pretty good."

Locke frowned; he didn't like being interrupted while he was thinking. But Banks had already approached, and he looked unfriendly.

"What are you going to do?" Locke asked.

“Me? Of course I’m looking for a fight!” Banks said. “The pirates here are all too docile; not a single one of them can give me a good thrashing.”

“If you’re looking for a beating, go find someone else,” Locke said, not wanting to waste time with this drunkard.

"Heh heh, kid, you really don't know what's good for you," Banks sneered. "But it's alright, I'll show you what I'm capable of!"

He had barely finished speaking when he launched an attack on Locke. Locke did not back down; he met Banks' attack head-on, ready to fight him to the death.

Banks' boxing style is incredibly wild; each attack seems like a chaotic flurry of blows. Locke's swordsmanship, on the other hand, is remarkably concise, with each strike precise and rhythmic.

The battle between the two grew increasingly fierce; their figures flashed rapidly, emitting ear-piercing clashing sounds. The surrounding pirates watched their fight, none daring to make a move.

"You've got some skills, kid!" Banks laughed. "But you're still too weak. Let me teach you how to fight!"

He suddenly launched a vicious attack, and Locke, unable to dodge in time, was struck several times. He felt his body was already somewhat exhausted, but he did not give up.

Locke felt utterly exhausted, but he didn't give up. He calmly observed Banks' attacks, trying to find an opening.

"You've got quite the stamina, kid!" Banks laughed. "But you're still too weak!"

“Is that so?” Locke said, his voice very calm. “I don’t think so.”

He suddenly launched a vicious attack, and Banks, unable to dodge in time, was struck several times. Banks swayed slightly, but quickly regained his balance, revealing a mocking smile.

“That’s still not enough, kid!” Banks said. “You need more experience and strength!”

“You’re right…” Locke said, “but I will become stronger and defeat an opponent like you!”

He launched another attack on Banks, his swordsmanship becoming even more ferocious, each strike seemingly tearing through the air. Banks was forced into a retreat, his attacks growing increasingly chaotic and disorganized.

“You really surprise me!” Banks roared. “But I have much more to offer!”

He suddenly unleashed a mysterious move, and a powerful aura erupted instantly. Locke felt immense pressure; his swordsmanship became increasingly sluggish, unable to withstand Banks' attacks.

"It seems I still need to improve my skills," Locke muttered to himself.

"Hahaha, kid, you lost!" Banks laughed. "Come find me again next time!"

He patted Locke on the shoulder, 0.6, then turned and left. Locke watched Banks' retreating figure, feeling somewhat frustrated, but he also knew he had to work harder to become stronger.

"You're quite something," a pirate approached Locke and said. "My name is Jack, what's yours?"

“My name is Locke,” Locke said with a smile.

“Locke, I heard you’re a new pirate,” Jack said. “If you need help, you can come to me.”

Chapter 335: The Beautiful Scenery of the Sea of ​​Miracles!

“Thank you for your help, Jack,” Locke said gratefully. “I’m new here and I still need to learn a lot from the seniors.”

“Don’t mention it. We’re all brothers in this pirate crew, helping each other is only natural,” Jack said with a smile. “Your fight with Banks just now was also quite good. I think you have a lot of potential.”

"Thank you for the compliment," Locke said modestly, bowing his head.

“Come, let me show you the beautiful scenery of this sea area,” Jack said, leading Locke to the edge of a cliff.

This is a scenic spot in the Sea of ​​Miracles, where a tall tower stands on a cliff, topped with a giant crystal. Jack led Locke to the top of the tower, where Locke witnessed a mesmerizing sight.

The seawater, illuminated by the sunlight, shimmered with brilliant colors, reflecting off the distant islands and clouds, creating a beautiful picture. Locke was deeply captivated by this sight; he felt as if he were in a magical world.

“This place is absolutely beautiful,” Locke exclaimed. “I’ve never seen such a beautiful view before.”

“Yes, the beauty of the Sea of ​​Miracles is unforgettable,” Jack said. “This is our pirate crew’s home, and we must protect this beautiful place.”

“I will definitely work hard to contribute to our pirate crew,” Locke said, feeling his confidence rekindled.

"Great! Let's work together and create our own world!" Jack encouraged Locke.

After enjoying the beautiful scenery of the Sea of ​​Miracles, Locke and Jack returned to their pirate crew's base. Locke decided to go to the tavern for a drink to relax. He and Jack entered the tavern, which was bustling with activity; people were drinking, chatting, and some were playing gambling games.

"Hey, Locke, you've arrived!" a pirate shouted as soon as he saw Locke. "Would you like to gamble with us?"

“Sorry, I’m not good at gambling.” Locke shook his head. “I’m just here to have a drink and relax.”

“Relax? Hahaha, what’s there to relax about?” A burly man grinned at Locke. “This place is in chaos. People are being beaten, robbed, and bullied every day.”

"Really? Is it really that dangerous here?" Locke asked in surprise.

“Of course, this is a pirate's haven, not an amusement park,” the burly man said. “If you don’t have the strength, you’ll have to pay the price.”

"I am not afraid of paying the price. I will become stronger and defeat any opponent," Locke said fearlessly.

"Hahaha, this little guy is really confident!" the burly man sneered. "Looks like I'll have to test your strength properly!"

He suddenly leaped up and attacked Locke. Locke immediately drew his sword; he was very agile and easily dodged the attack.

"This guy's pretty good," the burly man exclaimed. "Looks like I'll have to take him seriously!"

He unleashed his moves, his fist whistling as it hurtled towards Locke. Locke, not to be outdone, grew increasingly fierce with his swordsmanship, each attack putting pressure on the burly man.

"You're not bad, kid, but I have much more to offer!" the burly man roared, his body moving faster and faster until he was almost invisible.

Chapter 336: Hello, my name is Vena!

Locke felt immense pressure, but he didn't give up; instead, he became even calmer. He observed his opponent's movements, searching for weaknesses. His swordsmanship became increasingly refined, each attack precise and accurate, and his opponent was gradually suppressed.

"You're too cunning, kid!" the burly man roared. "But I still can't lose!"

He unleashed his final move, his fist slamming towards Locke with immense force. Locke didn't back down; his swordsmanship became even more ferocious, the blade flashing with lightning speed as it struck his opponent.

With a snap, the burly man's fist was severed by Locke's sword. He looked at Locke in horror, then collapsed to the ground.

"You lost," Locke said calmly.

The other pirates were stunned by what they saw. They all knew that the big man was extremely strong, but they never expected that Locke would be able to defeat him.

"You're amazing!" A pirate patted Locke on the shoulder. "Which pirate crew are you with? I didn't expect you to be so strong!"

“Yes, my name is Locke, and I don’t belong to any pirate crew,” Locke said with a smile. “It’s nice to meet you.”

"My name is Pablo, and I'm a member of the Bellamy Pirates," Pablo said with a smile. "Like you, I'm also a passionate pirate."

"Haha, that's great!" Locke laughed heartily. "Let's work together and create our own world!"

Locke and Pablo were drinking and chatting when, after a while, a commotion broke out in the tavern, as if someone was gambling.

"Would you like to come and take a look?" Pablo asked Locke. "Gambling is a very interesting activity, why don't you give it a try?"

“Gambling?” Locke hesitated. “I’ve never participated in gambling before, and I don’t know much about it.”

“It’s alright, I’ll teach you,” Pablo said with a smile. “You just need to guess which die will roll the number you want, and if you guess correctly, you’ll win a reward.”

"I'll give it a try," Locke decided.

He followed Pablo to the gambling table, where a crowd had gathered, all guessing the outcome of the dice rolls. Locke noticed a man named Venere sitting at the table, his hands piled high with gold coins.

"Hello, my name is Vena. Are you new here?" Vena asked Locke with a smile.

“Yes, my name is Locke,” Locke replied politely.

“Locke, it’s a pleasure to meet you,” Viner said. “Are you here to gamble too?”

“Yes, I’d like to try.” Locke nodded.

“Alright, let’s begin.” Viner handed Locke a die. “What number do you think this die will show?”

Locke picked up the die, thought for a moment, and then said, "I guess this die will show a four."

Wiener threw the dice, which rolled and finally came to rest on three.

"Oh dear, you didn't guess right," Viner said with a laugh. "But it's okay, you'll have another chance in the next round."

Next, Locke participated in several rounds of gambling. Sometimes he guessed correctly, and sometimes he guessed wrong, but he found the activity very exciting.

"Do you still dare to bet with me?" Viner looked defiantly at the onlookers. "My dice have incredibly good luck!"

“I’ll take a bet with you,” Locke stood up. “I want to see how my luck is.”

Chapter 337: Dangerous, but also interesting!

Wiener smiled and handed Locke a die. "Let's give it a try."

Locke picked up the dice, thought for a moment, and then said, "I guess this die will show a six."