Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

"I never imagined his power was so terrifying," Sanji couldn't help but exclaim.

Locke's strength gave the Straw Hat Pirates confidence, and they began a fierce attack on Hody Jones... However, Hody Jones was no ordinary pirate; he possessed powerful fish-man abilities, plunging the Straw Hat Pirates into an unprecedented predicament.

"This guy... his strength is too great!" Luffy's expression turned serious.

"We have to find a way to defeat him!" Sanji shouted anxiously.

The Straw Hat Pirates worked together, trying every possible way to fight Hody Jones. Locke used the power of his Teigu to create a powerful water flow, deflecting Hody Jones's attacks one by one. At the same time, Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, and Nami also launched a continuous attack, bombarding Hody Jones like a storm.

"You humans, your strength is no match for mine!" Hody Jones 0.6 mocked.

"Our strength may not be as great as your fish-man strength, but we have courage and justice!" Luffy shouted.

The Straw Hat Pirates' voices echoed across the entire sea; their determination and courage were astonishing. Locke and the others launched a new attack, their attacks becoming increasingly rhythmic and powerful.

"We must harness the power of the ocean!" Locke shouted.

Chapter 375: Hody Jones!

His body radiated a dazzling light, and a powerful energy erupted from his palm, interacting with the surrounding seawater to form a massive water column. Locke's Imperial Arm allows him to control water, maximizing its power, which is also his weapon of choice for navigating the seas. He manipulated the water column, transforming it into countless water swords, bombarding Hody Jones relentlessly.

Hody Jones was trapped by the water sword, his body began to weaken, and blood gushed out. He felt his strength of 27 gradually waning, making it impossible for him to fight the Straw Hat Pirates any longer.

“This is impossible…” Hody Jones roared, “How could I possibly lose to a bunch of humans and a marine weapon?”

But the truth is undeniable: the Straw Hat Pirates have defeated him, and his plot has been exposed. Locke and the others continue to demonstrate their strength and courage, defeating the other members of the New Fishman Pirates one by one.

The Straw Hat Pirates defeated the New Fish-Man Pirates, contributing to peace between humans and fish-men. Locke's strength earned him even greater respect and recognition from the other crew members. Next, they headed to Carmel Island, only to encounter another crisis.

"Why is it so quiet here?" Luffy frowned; he sensed something was wrong.

"Look over there!" Nami suddenly pointed ahead, where a patch of firelight illuminated the sky.

The Straw Hat Pirates decided to investigate. They arrived at the center of the island and found a city that had been burned down, and the city's residents had been taken over by a group of pirates.

"These pirates seem very powerful." Usopp gripped the gun handle tightly, feeling a little scared.

“We can’t just sit here and wait to die,” Sanji said without fear. “We must save this city.”

Locke also felt the responsibility on his shoulders. He knew that he had to use his Imperial Arms to help the Straw Hat Pirates save the city.

“I’ll do it!” Locke shouted.

He began to use the power of his Imperial Arms, controlling the surrounding seawater to form a massive water curtain. The water curtain shifted and changed with Locke's gestures, enveloping the city and allowing the Straw Hat Pirates to stealthily approach their enemies.

"Who's causing trouble here?" a pirate shouted as he spotted the Straw Hat Pirates.

The Straw Hat Pirates engaged in a fierce battle with the pirates. Locke used his Imperial Arm to condense seawater into sharp water blades, relentlessly slashing at the enemy. His attacks were accurate and hit their mark every time, deterring the enemy from approaching easily.

"This guy's attacks are terrifying!" a pirate exclaimed in horror.

The Straw Hat Pirates are not to be outdone. Luffy uses the power of the Gum-Gum Fruit to punch the enemy repeatedly, Sanji wields his sword, Zoro performs the Three-Sword Style, and Nami uses her Aura 460 to manipulate the weather, sending lightning strikes at the enemy.

"I'm blind!" the pirate captain shouted, trying to open his eyes.

"Your luck has run out." Luffy smiled dismissively.

The Straw Hat Pirates' attacks grew increasingly fierce. Their coordinated and seamless teamwork allowed them to defeat the pirates one by one. Meanwhile, Locke maintained control of the sea, helping the Straw Hat Pirates clear out the enemy.

"Everyone be careful, the enemy still has a chance to counterattack!" Sanji warned.

Just then, a tall pirate appeared before them, wielding a massive steel spear and radiating murderous intent.

Chapter 376: The Number One Thief on Carmel Island!

“You bastards, how dare you trespass on our territory!” he roared.

This pirate is the number one thief on Carmel Island. He once burned down the entire city and plundered the residents' belongings for money. He is known as the "Steel Eagle" and is the city's nightmare.

"This guy is really strong!" Usopp exclaimed.

"Let's attack together, don't give him a chance!" Locke warned.

The Straw Hat Pirates and Steel Eagle engaged in a fierce battle. Locke used his Imperial Arm to transform seawater into countless water blades, bombarding Steel Eagle relentlessly. Steel Eagle, relying on his immense strength and skill, constantly dodged the Straw Hat Pirates' attacks, attempting to find an opportunity to counterattack.

"Hahahaha, you're still too weak!" Steel Eagle roared. "You're still a bit short when it comes to defeating me!"

The Straw Hat Pirates' attacks grew increasingly fierce as they tried various methods to defeat Steel Eagle. Luffy's Gum-Gum Fruit, Sanji's cooking skills, Zoro's Three-Sword Style, Nami's Aura Manipulation, and Locke's Imperial Arms power were all put to use.

"You still can't beat me!" the Steel Eagle roared.

Just then, a strange energy emanated from the Steel Eagle, making him even stronger.

"What is this?!" Luffy exclaimed in surprise.

"Looks like this guy has some secret weapon!" Sanji said.

Locke felt uneasy, knowing that his Imperial Arms might not be enough to deal with Steel Eagle's new abilities. He began to use his perception to observe Steel Eagle's attack patterns.

"I've figured it out!" Locke shouted. "His attack pattern is predictable; we can exploit his weakness."

Upon hearing Locke's words, the Straw Hat Pirates intensified their attacks, attempting to find an opening in Steel Eagle's defenses. Locke also began using his Imperial Arms, transforming seawater into a giant water sword and launching a fierce assault on Steel Eagle.

"You still can't beat me!" the Steel Eagle roared.

But this time, the Straw Hat Pirates seized his weakness. Locke's water sword trapped him, and the others took the opportunity to launch an attack. Luffy's Gum-Gum Fruit, Sanji's swordsmanship, Zoro's Three-Sword Style, Nami's Aura Manipulation, and Locke's Imperial Arms power all slammed into Steel Eagle.

"This is impossible..." Steel Eagle's body gradually weakened. "How could I possibly lose to a group of humans and a fishman?"

The Straw Hat Pirates ultimately defeated Steel Eagle and saved the residents of Carmel Island. Their victory once again proved the power of justice and demonstrated the Straw Hat Pirates' strength and unity.

"You guys are amazing!" The residents of Carmel Island exclaimed in salute.

"We can only win if we all work together!" Luffy shouted.

Locke felt proud. He knew that as a member of the Straw Hat Pirates, he had to constantly improve his strength to protect his crewmates and those in need.

"We have even more adventures to come!" Locke shouted.

The Straw Hat Pirates resolved the crisis on Carmel Island, and their fame spread throughout the East Blue. Luffy and Rock heard about a legendary figure—Rayleigh, said to be one of the most powerful pirates and once possessing a legendary treasure. Luffy and Rock decided to set out to find him to strengthen their forces.

Chapter 377: One of the most powerful pirates!

“We need even greater power,” Luffy said. “Only then can we achieve our dream.”

“I agree,” Locke nodded. “We need to constantly improve our strength in order to protect our companions and our journey.”

The two embarked on a new adventure in search of Rayleigh. Along their journey, they encountered various challenges, including attacks from pirates and sea monsters. Locke used the power of his Imperial Arm to help Luffy and the others overcome these obstacles.

"Is this the legendary location of Rayleigh?" Luffy asked.

“It seems so,” Locke nodded.

They arrived at a desolate island, a place of utter silence broken only by the occasional sound of the waves. They searched everywhere and finally found a dilapidated wooden hut. This was where Rayleigh was hiding.

"Who are you?" An old man appeared at the door, his eyes sharp, as if he could see through everything.

"We are the Straw Hat Pirates," Luffy said confidently. "We've come to find Master Rayleigh."

The old man looked at Luffy and Locke, seemingly testing their strength. Finally, he nodded and let them into the cabin.

"I heard you're one of the strongest pirates, is that right?" Luffy asked.

“I am the man who once possessed the legendary treasure,” Rayleigh said slowly.

"Treasure?" Locke asked in surprise.

“Yes, the legendary ‘One Piece’,” Rayleigh said, “but that’s no longer important.”

Rayleigh began teaching Luffy and Rock how to control Haki. Haki is a powerful energy that can enhance a pirate's strength. Luffy and Rock began training relentlessly; they needed to master this energy to better protect their crew and complete their missions.

“Mastering Haki requires constant training and practice,” Rayleigh said. “You need to use it repeatedly in battle to gradually master it.”

Following Rayleigh's instructions, Luffy and Locke began searching for battles on the island. They encountered a pirate crew that was incredibly powerful, putting immense pressure on Luffy and Locke.

"We can't lose!" Luffy gritted his teeth. "We must master Haki."

"Don't worry, I'll protect you," Locke encouraged.

The two began to utilize their strength and newly learned Haki to engage in a fierce battle with the pirate crew. Luffy used his Gum-Gum Fruit to continuously hurl blows at the enemy, while Locke controlled the surrounding seawater, turning it into a water curtain to block the enemy's attacks. Their attacks became more precise, hitting their mark every time, making it difficult for the pirates to cope.

"These guys are stronger than I expected!" Luffy felt a bit strained.

"Don't give up, we'll work together!" Locke encouraged.

Luffy and Locke continuously honed their skills and Haki, eventually mastering its essence and defeating the pirate crew. Their strength also increased significantly, giving them greater confidence to face future challenges.

“Very good, you have mastered Haki.” Rayleigh nodded with satisfaction. “Now you need to go and find your dreams, to become the strongest pirates.”

"We definitely will!" Luffy and Locke said in unison.

Chapter 378: Energy Crystal!

Luffy and Rock left Rayleigh's island to continue their new adventure. They had heard of a legendary sea—the New World, a place full of danger and challenges. To better protect themselves and their crew, they decided to travel to the New World and continue their search for their dreams.

"We need to be fully prepared in order to establish ourselves in the New World," Luffy said.

“Yes, we need greater power and stronger ships,” Locke added.

Luffy and Locke journey along the New World route, facing wave after wave of challenges and difficulties. They encounter powerful sea monsters, harsh weather, and attacks from other pirates. Throughout this long journey, they continuously hone their strength and strengthen their teamwork, getting closer and closer to their goal.