Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

Nightblade was struck directly by Locke's sword energy and fell to the ground, motionless.

Locke and Usopp breathed a sigh of relief, but they had no time to celebrate their victory because Arlong was still fighting.

"Not strong enough!" Ah Long's voice echoed from the battlefield. "I won't let you succeed so easily!"

Locke and Aaron were still exchanging sword blows, neither giving an inch. But a cunning glint flashed in Locke's eyes, and he suddenly leaped up, slashing at Aaron's head.

Aaron hadn't expected Locke to do that. He raised his sword to block, but Locke changed the direction of his attack in mid-air and slashed Aaron's shoulder.

Ah Long yelled, lost his balance, and fell to the ground. Locke seized the opportunity without hesitation and thrust his sword into Ah Long's throat.

However, just as Locke's sword was about to pierce Ah Long's throat, Ah Long suddenly moved. He turned his body slightly, avoiding Locke's attack, and at the same time, he thrust his sword at Locke's back.

"Watch out!" Usopp shouted a warning.

Hearing Usopp's warning, Locke quickly turned around and blocked Arlong's attack with his sword. Their swords clashed again, and the atmosphere became even more tense.

Suddenly, Aaron launched a series of attacks, keeping Locke busy. Locke knew he had to find an opportunity to counterattack, or he would be defeated by Aaron.

A thought flashed through his mind, and he suddenly abandoned his defense against Ah Long's attack, instead slashing fiercely at Ah Long's chest.

Arlong hadn't expected Locke to do this; his body trembled, and he was struck squarely by Locke's attack. At that moment, Locke seized the opportunity and thrust his sword towards Arlong's throat.

Ah Long tried to dodge, but it was too late. Locke's attack pierced his throat, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, collapsing to the ground, motionless.

Locke took a deep breath; he felt utterly exhausted, both physically and mentally. The battle had been incredibly tough, and he was grateful that he and Usopp had ultimately triumphed. He sheathed his double-edged sword, panting heavily.

Usopp breathed a sigh of relief, looking at Locke with great admiration. "That's amazing, you're really strong."

"Huff...huff...I was just lucky," Locke said, looking exhausted.

"No, you really are strong!" Usopp said excitedly. "Without your help, I probably wouldn't have won this battle."

Locke smiled slightly and patted Usopp on the shoulder. "We're good partners."

Chapter 348: The Treasure of Keya Village!

“Yes, we are the best team!” Usopp said, his eyes filled with pride.

However, their joy was quickly shattered by reality. "We need to get out of here quickly, or more mercenaries will come," Usopp said, his face serious.

Locke nodded; he knew Usopp was right. They quickly left the scene and began their journey back to Koya Village.

They walked slowly, and Locke felt exhausted and needed to rest. He and Usopp started chatting, discussing the details and feelings of the battle.

“I think we should be more careful; these mercenaries might not give up so easily,” Locke said, his expression grave.

“That’s right, we need to take more measures to protect this treasure,” Usopp said. “Otherwise, we might run into more trouble.”

They talked for a long time, until it gradually got dark. Finally, they returned to Koya Village.

The villagers cheered and applauded their safe return. The village chief stepped forward, looked at their faces, and asked, "Are you all alright?"

"It's alright, we successfully defeated those mercenaries." Locke smiled and said to the village chief, "However, this is just the beginning; many more people will come looking for the treasure."

The village chief frowned; he knew the problem was serious. The treasure of Koya Village had always been a secret, but now it was known to the outside world. He knew they had to take measures to protect it.

"You all take a rest first. I'll call a meeting with the villagers, and the rest will be up to us." The village chief decided to arrange for them to rest first, and then come up with a solution.

Locke and Usopp rested for a night in Koya Village, and the next morning they decided to accompany Nami to Cocoa Village to help rescue the villagers who were being controlled by Gin.

After resting for a night in Koya Village, Locke heard new news. Nami found him and begged him to help rescue the villagers of Cocoa Village who were being controlled by Akin.

“Rock, I need your help.” Nami’s eyes were filled with determination. “The villagers of Cocoa Village have been controlled by Gin. I must go and rescue them as soon as possible.”

“No problem, I’ll go with you,” Locke replied without hesitation.

·· ······Requesting 0 flowers ······

They traversed a dense forest and arrived at the edge of Cocoa Village. This village, once a peaceful and beautiful place, was now controlled by Akin and his men. Locke saw the enslaved villagers, and a surge of anger rose within him.

"We must rescue them as soon as possible!" Nami said urgently.

 …

“That’s right, we can’t let this happen again.” Locke took a deep breath, clenched his fists, and prepared for battle.

They entered the village and discovered that many villagers were enslaved and had lost their freedom. Locke and Nami began attacking Arkin's men to rescue the enslaved villagers.

Locke's swordsmanship was exceptional; he wielded his double-edged sword, easily severing the weapons of Arkin's men. Nami, meanwhile, attacked her enemies with her whip, rendering them unable to retaliate.

Their teamwork was impeccable; their attacks complemented each other perfectly, defeating the enemy. Their battle was intense, and the scene was incredibly exciting.

"Do these guys not know fear, or are we just too weak?" Nami said, a defiant spirit shining through her eyes.

Chapter 349: You are our heroes!

The villagers saw hope in Locke and Nami's battle and began to applaud and cheer them on. Seeing this, Akin was furious and let out a roar.

"You bastards, how dare you ruin my plans!" Akin's roar shook the entire village.

Locke and Nami were undeterred and continued their attack. Locke wielded his double-edged sword, cutting into Arkin's ranks. Nami, meanwhile, relentlessly lashed out at the enemy with her whip, rendering them helpless.

Their attacks were incredibly fierce, and Arkin's men fell one after another. Arkin was furious, and he began to unleash his energy, attempting to defeat Locke and Nami.

"You guys, watch this!" Akin roared, and a powerful aura began to emanate from his body.

Locke and Nami felt the pressure, but they didn't give up. Locke swung his double-edged sword, cutting off the energy released by Arkin and rendering his attack ineffective.

"You guys are really amazing!" Nami patted Locke on the shoulder and gave him an approving look.

"It's not over yet!" Ajin roared, and his body began to exude a powerful aura.

Arkin began to transform into a gigantic ghost, his body growing enormous and appearing terrifying. He launched a fierce attack on Locke and Nami, his power astonishing.

Locke and Nami were in a very difficult situation. They knew they had to defeat Arkin as soon as possible, or they might face an even more dangerous situation.

Locke began to use his ninjutsu, his body transforming into a shadowy figure as he swiftly moved around Akin. While dodging Akin's attacks, he searched for weaknesses, preparing to launch a fatal blow.

Nami then lashed out at Gin with her whip, trying to restrain him. Her attacks infuriated Gin, who launched a fierce counterattack against Nami, attempting to defeat her.

Locke and Nami's battle intensified, their attacks coordinated as they tried to defeat Gin. Gin's attacks grew increasingly fierce, and his power increased exponentially.

"We must join forces to defeat him!" Locke shouted, trying to get Nami to attack Arkin with him.

Nami nodded, and she and Locke began to coordinate their attacks, trying to defeat Arkin. Their attacks became increasingly fierce, and Arkin began to find it very difficult to handle.

Finally, Locke and Nami delivered the fatal blow, defeating Gin. Gin let out a piercing wail, then transformed into a wisp of black smoke and vanished into thin air...

Locke and Nami breathed a sigh of relief; they were utterly exhausted. They went to the enslaved villagers and tried to rescue them.

“You can go home now,” Nami said. “Don’t be enslaved anymore.”

The villagers were deeply grateful for Locke and Nami's heroic actions. They expressed their gratitude to the two and paid them the highest respect.

"Thank you, you are our heroes!" a villager said gratefully.

“This is just what we should do,” Locke said, smiling at the villagers. “We must protect what we cherish.”

“You are truly amazing!” another villager exclaimed approvingly. “I really don’t know how to thank you enough.”

Locke and Nami smiled, feeling very happy. They knew their efforts hadn't been in vain; they were able to protect those in need, and it felt wonderful.

“We have to go,” Nami said. “There are still many places we need to go.”

"Goodbye, friends." Locke waved to the villagers, then left Cocoa Village with Nami.

Chapter 350: The Mysterious Swordsman!

Locke and Nami left Cocoa Village and continued on their way to their next destination. They traveled eastward along the coastline, hoping to find some useful information.

Soon, they arrived at Luogu Town. It was a small town mainly engaged in fishing and trade, sparsely populated but very peaceful.

“It looks very peaceful here,” Nami said. “I wonder if we can find the information we need.”

“We have no choice but to give it a try,” Locke said. “We need to find some clues.”

They began asking around the town, trying to find some useful information. Soon, they heard about a man named Zoro, a swordsman with amazing swordsmanship who often appeared in the nearby mountains.

“This man seems quite capable,” Locke said. “Perhaps he can offer us some assistance.”

So, Locke and Nami set off for the mountains to find Zoro. They traversed dense forests and treacherous mountain paths, eventually arriving at an ancient shrine.

Inside the shrine stood a massive stone statue, inscribed with mysterious symbols. Locke and Nami sensed a profound mystery about the place, as if it concealed some important secret.

“Looks like we’ve come to the right place,” Nami said, taking out her Weather Stick.

“We need to be careful,” Locke said, looking around for any danger.

Just as they were about to continue their exploration, a figure suddenly fell from the sky and crashed onto the ground in front of them.

The man was tall and dressed in black, holding a huge sword in his hand. A contemptuous smile played on his lips, and he appeared extremely arrogant.

"Who are you? What brings you here?" the man asked.

“We are pirates,” Locke replied. “We’ve heard you’re a very skilled swordsman, and we hope to get your help.”

"Oh? Pirates?" the man sneered. "I don't know if you've come here seeking help or to die."

After saying that, he suddenly launched an attack on Locke and Nami. He brandished his sword, attacking the two of them rapidly, putting them on the defensive.

Locke and Nami reacted immediately; she took out her whip and tried to restrain the swordsman. However, the swordsman was extremely powerful, and his swordsmanship was exceptionally sharp, making it impossible for Nami's attacks to hold him back.