Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

"This guy is really strong!" Locke shouted, trying to give Nami some support.

He began to wield his Imperial Arm, and a golden light shot from his hand, striking the swordsman directly. The swordsman was knocked back a few steps, but he quickly resumed his attack.

"This person is not only powerful, but also has an indomitable will," Locke murmured to himself.

He began using his Ninjutsu 443, transforming into a shadowy figure and swiftly moving around the swordsman. He was trying to find the swordsman's weakness, preparing to launch a fatal blow.

The swordsman was furious and became even more ferocious, his attacks becoming more ruthless. Locke and Nami felt themselves being overwhelmed, and their situation was extremely dangerous.

"Everyone, attack together and take him down!"

Locke shouted, trying to get Nami to attack the swordsman with him.

"understand!"

Nami nodded, and she and Locke began to coordinate their attacks, trying to defeat the swordsman. Their attacks grew increasingly fierce, and the swordsman began to find it very difficult to defeat.

Chapter: I will send you all to hell!

"You are not strong enough!" the swordsman shouted. "I will send you to hell!"

The swordsman grew even more ferocious, his attacks becoming more ferocious. But Locke and Nami were not afraid; they fought back fiercely against the swordsman's attacks.

"Now is the time!" Locke shouted, and he began to use his Imperial Arm. A huge beam of light shot out from his hand and hit the swordsman directly.

The swordsman let out a piercing wail and collapsed to the ground. Locke and Nami breathed a sigh of relief; they were utterly exhausted.

“You two are truly a remarkable pair of partners,” a voice suddenly rang out.

They turned around and saw a young man dressed in green holding a huge trident.

“My name is Rogers, and I am the guardian of this region.” Rogers smiled at Locke and Nami. “You two were absolutely fantastic! I have never seen such powerful pirates.”

“Thank you for your compliment,” Locke said with a smile. “We simply did our best to protect what we cherished.”

“So, why have you come here?” Rogers asked. “Do you need any help?”

“We are looking for someone named Zoro,” Nami replied. “We’ve heard he’s a very powerful swordsman and hope to get his help.”

“Zorro?” Rogers frowned. “He’s a mysterious figure who has been hiding in the mountains of this region. But it might be dangerous for you to go looking for him now.”

“We must find him,” Locke said. “He can help us solve some problems.”

“Alright, I can take you to him,” Rogers said. “But you must be careful; there are many dangers in this area.”

So, Locke, Nami, and Rogers set off for the mountains to find Zoro. They traversed treacherous mountain paths and dense forests, finally arriving at a desolate valley.

In the valley, Locke and Nami met Zoro. He was a tall man dressed in black, holding a huge sword. His face was expressionless, and he looked very cold.

"You've come to ask me for help?" Zoro asked.

“Yes,” Locke replied, “we’ve heard you’re a very powerful swordsman and hope to get your help.”

“I only help those in my own interest,” Zoro said. “If you can offer me a sufficient reward, I might consider helping you.”

“We don’t have enough wealth,” Nami said, “but we can exchange other things for your help.”

"Other things?" Zoro frowned. "What do you have that can grab my attention?"

Locke thought for a moment, then suddenly remembered his Imperial Arms. He knew his Imperial Arms was extremely valuable and could help Zoro increase his strength.

“I have a treasure that might attract your attention,” Locke said. “This is my Imperial Arm; it can help you increase your strength.”

"Imperial Arms?" A flicker of excitement crossed Zoro's eyes. "Are you sure you're willing to use it in exchange for my help?"

“Yes, as long as you can help us solve the problem,” Locke said firmly.

Zoro thought for a while and finally nodded.

Chapter 352: Golden Lion Hilk!

“Alright, I can help you,” Zoro said, “but I need some time to hone my swordsmanship to prepare for the challenges ahead.”

“No problem, we’ll wait for your preparation,” Locke said.

So, Locke, Nami, and Rogers waited in the valley for several days. During this time, Zoro honed his swordsmanship, preparing for the upcoming challenge.

Finally, after waiting for several days, Zoro was ready. He gripped his massive sword, a confident smile on his face.

“I’m ready,” Zoro said. “Let’s go take care of your problems.”

Next, Locke took Nami back to Zoro and returned to the Straw Hat crew, where they prepared to go to Fishman Island.

The Straw Hat Pirates finally arrived at Fish-Man Island. Locke and his companions saw a huge city, inhabited by fish-men and humans.

"It's so lively here!" Nami exclaimed excitedly. "We've finally arrived at Fishman Island!"

“We need to be careful,” Locke said. “There are many conflicts between the fish-people and humans here, and we need to avoid causing unnecessary trouble.”

They began exploring the city, trying to learn about the place. Soon, they heard of a man named Golden Lion Shirk, one of the most powerful warriors on Fish-Man Island, possessing incredible strength and speed.

“This man looks very powerful,” Locke said. “We must be careful.”

"Can we fight him?" Zoro asked. "I'd love to test my strength."

“This is a bit risky,” Robin said. “Let’s find the information we need first.”

They continued gathering intelligence throughout the city, trying to find out the whereabouts of the Golden Lion, Hilk. Soon, they learned that he had a secret base in the northern part of the city.

“Let’s go take a look,” Locke said. “We need to understand his plan.”

They began their journey north, traversing dense forests and precipitous cliffs, until they finally arrived at a bottomless canyon. In the canyon, they saw the golden lion, Hilk.

He was a tall merman, clad in golden armor, wielding a massive axe. His body was exceptionally strong, his muscles bulging, making him look terrifying.

"Who are you? What brings you here?" Hilke asked.

“We are pirates,” Locke replied. “We’ve heard you’re the strongest warrior on Fishman Island, and we hope to have a fight with you.”

"Oh? Pirates?" Hilke sneered. "I think you should go back. Don't be courting death."

"We're not afraid to die!" Zoro shouted. "We just want to test your strength."

“Alright then,” Hilke said. “I’ll show you what true strength is.”

“Alright, since you’re so brave, then let’s have a fight,” Hilke said.

He raised his axe and charged towards Locke and his companions. Locke and Sauron met him head-on, and a fierce battle ensued with Hilk.

Hilk's strength was astonishing; his axe could slice through rocks and trees in an instant. But Locke and Zoro were also incredibly powerful, their fists, feet, and swordsmanship working in tandem to try and defeat this mighty fishman.

Chapter 353: Defeat Hilk!

The battle was incredibly fierce, with Locke and his companions fighting desperately against Hilk's attacks. They were severely wounded, but they persevered, trying to defeat the merman.

“Your strength is indeed impressive,” Hilke said, panting, “but… not yet!”

"boom--"

He suddenly raised his axe and swung it fiercely at Locke. Locke dodged quickly, but his body was still grazed by the axe.

"This guy... is so strong!" Locke thought to himself.

He knew that if he didn't come up with a solution soon, he and his companions would be defeated by Hilk.

"Don't be afraid, everyone! Keep going, we can definitely win!" Locke shouted.

He and Sauron began to coordinate their attacks, trying to subdue Hilk. Their attacks became increasingly fierce, and Hilk began to find it very difficult to handle.

"Damn it! These guys are really tenacious!" Hilke thought to himself.

He began to grow more ferocious, his attacks becoming more ferocious. But Locke and Zoro were not afraid; they fought back fiercely against the fish-man's attacks.

Finally, in the heat of battle, Locke and Zoro discovered Hilk's weakness. Together, they launched a fatal blow, knocking Hilk to the ground.

“You guys are really too strong,” Hilke said, panting. “I never thought I would be defeated by you.”

Locke and Zoro looked at Hilke lying on the ground, somewhat surprised. They had never encountered such a powerful enemy before, but they also knew that this was just the beginning.

“We have to get out of here quickly,” Robin warned. “We’ve attracted too much attention; we need to leave this place as soon as possible.”

“She makes a good point.” Zoro nodded. “Let’s get out of here quickly and find our next target.”

They began packing their belongings, preparing to leave. But just then, a group of merfolk suddenly appeared in front of them.

"Who are you?" the leader of the mermen asked. "Why are you fighting in our territory?"

“We’re just pirates passing by!” Locke explained. “We mean no harm.”

“We don’t trust you,” said the leader of the merfolk. “You must pay the price for your actions.”

They began attacking Locke and his companions, attempting to subdue them. But Locke and Zoro were not intimidated; they fought back, trying to protect themselves, Robin, and Nami.

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"Rumble--"

The battle erupted instantly, with Locke and Zoro charging forward and engaging in fierce combat with the fishmen.

Nami and Robin do everything they can to protect themselves while searching for a chance to escape.

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