Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

"Great idea!" Locke immediately agreed upon hearing Pablo's suggestion.

They attacked Bruck's left arm and leg respectively, putting Bruck in a difficult situation.

"You two!" Blu 0.6 g roared, "I'll make you regret this!"

He unleashed his ultimate move, a massive axe strike aimed at Locke and Pablo.

Locke and Pablo stood side by side, fending off Brouk's attack, their bodies trembling from the impact.

"We must cooperate to defeat him!" Locke shouted.

“That’s right, we can definitely do it!” Pablo said firmly.

Chapter 340: You're too confident, Zoro!

Locke and Pablo decided to cooperate, and they attacked Brok together in perfect unison. Brok was formidable, but their teamwork grew increasingly effective, forcing Brok into a retreating frenzy. Finally, Brok collapsed to the ground, his weapon falling to the side.

“We lost, I admit you’re stronger than me.” Bruck stood up, his face full of anxiety. “But you must be careful, this world is full of dangers and challenges, and some enemies are stronger than me.”

“Thank you for reminding me, Bruck,” Locke nodded to him and said with a smile.

"Alright, we've got the treasure in this area, let's get out of here quickly," Pablo reminded everyone. "We have other targets."

Locke and his pirate crew plundered the entire sea, finding numerous treasures and riches. Their strength was further enhanced, making them even more powerful pirates. Along the way, they made many like-minded friends and encountered many formidable enemies.

“We must keep going until we reach our goal,” Locke said to the pirate crew. “Our journey is far from over.”

"That's right, we're going to become the legendary Pirate King!" Zoro shouted excitedly.

"Let's go, brothers, let's keep going!" Locke led his pirate crew and sailed into the unknown sea.

As Locke and his pirate crew continued their journey, they suddenly discovered a beautiful island. They decided to head there and spend some much-needed rest.

“This place is so beautiful!” Nico Robin exclaimed excitedly, having already begun collecting samples of the island’s various plants and animals.

“This beach looks perfect for hosting competitions!” Zoro exclaimed, gesturing wildly. “Like sprints, high jump, and my specialty, swordsmanship!”

"That sounds great! Let's have a One Piece vacation tournament!" Locke also thought it was a good idea. "Everyone can participate, and everyone can participate in the events they are good at."

So, Locke and his pirate crew began their One Piece vacation tournament. Here, they could unleash their energy and enjoy a wonderful time.

"I'll start with a high jump competition!" Zoro excitedly ran onto the field.

“Okay, so what are the rules of the competition?” Locke asked.

"I'm going to jump from here to that big tree!" Zoro pointed to the big tree in the distance.

“That’s a bit difficult, are you sure?” Locke asked.

"Of course! I'm Luffy's first mate, how can I lose!" Zoro said excitedly.

“Alright, let’s begin!” Locke said, gesturing to his companions.

Zoro leaped, his body like a bolt of lightning, charging towards the tree in a 443 arc. He was incredibly fast, but he still failed to reach the tree and instead tumbled head over heels.

"Hahaha, you're too confident, Zoro!" Sanji burst into laughter.

"I haven't lost yet, I still have a chance!" Zoro picked up his sword, ready to try again.

“Okay, so what’s the next match?” Locke asked.

"I'll have a sprint race!" Sanji shouted.

“Alright, let’s go over there and have the race!” Locke said.

The One Piece Vacation Tournament has entered its most intense phase, with everyone extremely excited and showcasing their talents and abilities to the fullest.

Chapter 341: Establishing a base? Sounds good!

In the sprint race, Sanji performed well, but was still overtaken by Nico Robin and Usopp. Everyone encouraged each other and felt the power of friendship and teamwork.

Then, Usopp came up with a new idea: to play games with dice. Everyone was very interested and joined in the fun game. Locke and the pirate crew played many different games, including dice, rock-paper-scissors, and rock-paper-scissors. Everyone was engrossed, cheering and laughing from time to time.

"Wow, this rock-paper-scissors match was so exciting!" Usopp exclaimed excitedly. "I almost won!"

"Haha, we must try even harder next time!" Locke said with a laugh.

"I'm going to start a contest between captains!" Luffy pulled out his hat. "Everyone, let's see whose straw hat print is the brightest!"

Everyone nodded and gathered around Luffy, comparing their hats. Although everyone's hat was a straw hat, each person's straw hat print was different. They compared the size, color, and vibrancy of the prints, becoming excited for a moment.

"My hat has the brightest print!" Zoro shouted.

"No way, mine is bigger than yours!" Sanji retorted, not to be outdone.

Locke silently compared his straw hat imprint to the others, thinking to himself: no matter how big or shiny the imprint is, the most important thing is the ability and contribution of each person in our team. He deeply felt the unity and friendship of the pirate crew.

Locke and his pirate crew spent a relaxing and enjoyable time playing the dice game, which brought them all joy. The island also brought them many new discoveries and gains, including beautiful scenery and beaches, as well as abundant flora and fauna and treasures.

“This island is truly amazing, and we still have so much to explore,” Locke said. “But we also need to rest and recharge for a bit.”

“That’s right, everyone needs rest and relaxation,” Nico Robin added. “Otherwise, we can easily fall into exhaustion and despair.”

"So what should we do next?" Usopp asked.

“I have an idea,” Locke suggested. “We can find a place on this island and set up a base. This would not only provide us with a foothold, but also allow us to spend more time here and wait for a better opportunity to arise.”

"Establish a base? That sounds great!" Sanji exclaimed enthusiastically. "We can build a large kitchen here, set up some facilities and workshops, and turn this island into a true pirate paradise!"

Everyone was very excited and began discussing the establishment of a base. Locke and his pirate crew planned to stay on the island for a long time, building a solid foundation for their adventure.

In the days that followed, Locke and his pirate crew began their base-building project. Using their abilities and ingenuity, they constructed numerous facilities and workshops, creating a fully-fledged pirate base. The base included a large kitchen, a forging workshop, a medicine research lab, a library, and more, providing the pirate crew with essential support and assistance.

Chapter 342: Navy Lieutenant! "Iron Fist Smoker"!

While building their base, Locke and his pirate crew also spent many wonderful times on the island. They swam and sunbathed on the beach, collected various interesting plants and animals, and explored mysterious caves and ruins. Through various activities and competitions, they strengthened their friendship and trust with each other.

“This base is amazing!” Usopp exclaimed excitedly.

While everyone was playing dice, Locke suddenly remembered a question, "Gentlemen, do you know where our next destination is?"

“No, we’ve been on vacation and haven’t discussed our next trip yet,” Nico Robin replied.

“So, let’s discuss where our next destination should be,” Locke suggested.

“I’ve heard that there’s a beautiful island in the south called Coral Island, where there are many beautiful coral reefs and all sorts of unique plants and animals,” Usopp said.

“That sounds great, we can go check it out.” Locke agreed to Usopp’s suggestion.

"Alright, let's go!" Sanji cheered.

So Locke and his pirate crew left the resort island and headed south to Coral Island.

Along the way, they encountered many storms and pirate attacks, but they overcame these difficulties successfully through their courage and strength. Finally, they arrived at Coral Island.

The island was indeed incredibly beautiful, with a dazzling array of corals and marine life. Locke and his pirate crew thoroughly enjoyed themselves exploring the island, discovering many wondrous things and treasures.

"Look at this, it's a shark skeleton!" Zoro exclaimed excitedly, pointing to a pile of bones on the beach.

"Hey, this is a starfish!" Nico Robin excitedly showed everyone a starfish.

"The scenery here is absolutely magnificent!" Sanji exclaimed.

Locke and his pirate crew spent several enjoyable days on Coral Island, experiencing the mystery and magnificence of the ocean world.

"This is fantastic! We can stay here for several more days!" Sanji exclaimed excitedly.

“Yes, there are so many surprises and fun here!” Nico Robin exclaimed.

"But we have an even more important goal: to find the great treasure!" Locke reminded everyone. "We cannot stop moving forward."

“That’s right, Locke is right. We have many more adventures and challenges ahead of us,” Usopp agreed.

Everyone nodded in agreement. They knew their goals and ideals well, and this beautiful island was just a temporary stop on their adventure.

"Alright, let's keep going!" Locke encouraged.

Locke and his pirate crew continued their journey, encountering many challenges and difficulties along the way, but they remained steadfast in their path. Their goal was to become the Pirate King, a journey that was not merely a trip, but a belief and a pursuit.

During a sea adventure, Locke and his pirate crew encountered Smoker, a lieutenant at Marine Headquarters Central Command, known as "Iron Fist Smoker." Smoker is an extremely powerful Marine soldier; his fists possess astonishing destructive power, making him a formidable fighter within the Marines.

"Yo, yo, yo, aren't these a bunch of pirates? And a little captain too, how cute." Smoker mocked Locke and the pirate crew. "You pirates will always be a bunch of ruleless, faithless thugs."

Chapter 343: Then come on, Smoker!

"What did you say?! We are pirates, we have our own beliefs and ideals!" Locke retorted. "We don't need to listen to a marine like you criticizing us."

"Oh, really? Then what do you pirates exist for? Isn't it for your own selfish desires and wealth?" Smoker sneered. "You people will always be a bunch of lawless bastards."

"You've said too much, Smoker. If you're so capable, come and fight us!" Zoro challenged.

"Hmph, even a hundred of you wouldn't be a match for me!" Smoker said arrogantly.

“You pirates are always a bunch of lawless bastards. No one will discipline you or restrain your behavior!” Smoker roared. “You’re like a bunch of barbarians, running rampant on the sea.”

“Smoker, you’ve gone too far,” Nico Robin replied calmly. “We may be pirates, but we have our own rules and beliefs. We’re not like what you’re saying.”

"Hmph, your rules and beliefs are nothing but excuses you've made up," Smoker said dismissively. "In my opinion, you're just a bunch of meaningless bastards."

“You can’t define us by your own ideas.” Locke was furious at Smoker’s remarks. “We each have our own beliefs and goals, and we don’t need you to judge us.”