Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

One day, they discovered a mysterious island. This island was vibrant with life, filled with lush jungles and colorful flowers. Luffy and Locke explored it with great enthusiasm, discovering that the island hid many mysteries and treasures.

"This place is so beautiful!" Luffy exclaimed excitedly, looking at the surrounding scenery.

"Yes, the air here is very fresh," Locke said, savoring the island's atmosphere.

They arrived at an ancient temple, which exuded a mysterious atmosphere. The temple doors were tightly closed, but the light shining through the cracks was both mysterious and alluring.

"There seems to be something special here." Luffy wanted to explore the temple.

"Let's be careful," Locke cautioned. "There might be danger here."

They carefully opened the temple door and went inside. The temple was very spacious, with many ancient statues and paintings. They found a gleaming crystal that radiated a mysterious energy.

"What is this?" Luffy asked in surprise.

“It looks like an energy crystal,” Locke said, observing the crystal.

They explored the temple and eventually found a mysterious guardian. This guardian told them it was a mysterious energy crystal that could enhance the pirates' strength. However, the crystal's power was extremely strong and required a special ritual to control.

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“We need to understand this crystal more deeply,” Locke cautioned. “Its power is immense, and we need to handle it with care.”

Luffy and Locke stopped and began to study the crystal more closely. They read the ancient documents left in the temple and discovered the methods and rituals to control the crystal. They decided to spend some time on the island learning and mastering this mysterious energy.

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They found a safe place and began preparing for the ritual. The ritual needed to be performed at a specific time and place, requiring precise execution and skillful control of energy. Locke used his Imperial Arms ability to manipulate the elements in the environment, creating a suitable setting for the ritual. Luffy, meanwhile, began preparing the necessary materials and props, strictly following the guidance of ancient texts.

The ritual began. Locke controlled the elements in the environment, allowing energy to flow and condense. Luffy, guided by ancient texts, manipulated the powerful energy emanating from the crystal. Their bodies began to fill with energy, sensing immense power and a mysterious aura.

Chapter 379: An unexpected encounter with Whitebeard and Marco!

The ritual lasted for several hours, and they finally succeeded in controlling the crystal's energy. They felt a significant increase in their power, making it easier to deal with various challenges and dangers.

"This energy is truly powerful," Luffy remarked.

“Yes, we need to be careful and not overuse it,” Locke cautioned.

They had a wonderful time on the island, acquiring new skills and knowledge. They set off again, continuing their journey to the new world of "477".

Luffy and Locke left the mysterious island and continued their adventure. During their journey, they encountered the Straw Hat Pirates, and the group was on their way to the New World.

"Wow, Luffy-nii!" Chopper ran over excitedly when he saw Luffy and gave him a big hug.

"Chopper, it's been a long time!" Luffy replied happily.

"Where are you going?" Shanks asked.

“We’re on an expedition and have just discovered a mysterious energy,” Locke told them.

"Wow, that sounds really cool!" Zoro exclaimed with interest.

"So, would you be interested in going to the New World together?" Luffy invited.

“Of course, we must explore the new world!” Chopper said excitedly.

The group embarked on a new journey to the New World. However, they soon encountered a powerful enemy—the Whitebeard Pirates.

"Straw Hat Pirates, it seems you're roaming my territory," Whitebeard said, staring at them. "You don't want to incur my wrath."

"We mean no harm, we just want to explore," Luffy explained.

"Exploration?" Whitebeard scoffed. "There's nothing in this world worth exploring."

The Straw Hat Pirates didn't want a conflict with the Whitebeard Pirates, but the Whitebeard crew kept provoking them. Ultimately, a battle broke out between the two sides.

"Rock, you handle these guys," Luffy said, patting Locke on the shoulder.

“No problem.” Locke nodded.

Locke used the power of his Imperial Arms to control the elements in the environment, transforming them into a whirlwind that swept away his enemies. His power was so great that he could directly knock enemies away.

"This guy's power is truly incredible," Whitebeard couldn't help but exclaim.

"Marco, you deal with him," Whitebeard ordered.

Marco is a key member of Whitebeard's crew and possesses bird-man abilities, including flight and fire manipulation.

When Locke saw Marco flying towards him, he went to meet him head-on, and the two began a fierce battle.

"Who are you?" Marco asked...

“I am Locke, a member of the Straw Hat Pirates,” Locke replied.

"Such formidable power, yet you're just a pirate," Marco sneered.

“I’m not just an ordinary pirate,” Locke said with a smile. “My power comes from Imperial Arms, which allows me to control the power of nature.”

After saying that, Locke began to unleash his power, creating a whirlwind that swept Marco up. However, Marco quickly regained his footing and launched his own attack.

Marco manipulated flames and attacked Locke. Locke used his Teigu ability to create a rock shield, blocking the fire attack. Then, his power intensified, and a gale arose, violently blasting Marco away.

Seeing Locke's immense power, Marco dared not be careless and began to adjust his attack strategy. Utilizing his Bird-0.6 ability, he took to the air and launched an attack on Locke. Locke was equally resolute, using his Teigu power to create a powerful thunderstorm that struck Marco directly.

The battle lasted a long time, with neither side giving an inch. Finally, Locke launched his ultimate attack, using the power of his Imperial Arm to create a massive vortex that swallowed Marco whole.

"Wow, that's amazing!" Luffy and the Straw Hat Pirates exclaimed in amazement.

Chapter 380: Heading to Naval Headquarters!

Locke had just defeated Marco, but the other members of the Whitebeard Pirates continued to challenge the Straw Hat Pirates. The Straw Hat Pirates members displayed their strength, engaging in fierce battles with their enemies.

Chopper used his transformation ability to become a giant beast and fought against an enemy. His attacks were so fierce that the enemy was completely unable to withstand them.

"This little thing is really cute," one of the enemies couldn't help but exclaim.

27 "Zoro, you go deal with that guy," Luffy commanded.

"Alright!" Zoro walked towards the enemy.

Zoro drew his three swords and attacked the enemy. He was incredibly fast, each attack leaving the enemy no time to react. Finally, using a combined attack with all three swords, he struck the enemy's vital point with a single blow.

"So strong!" The enemies retreated in disarray.

In the end, the Straw Hat Pirates successfully defeated the Whitebeard Pirates and won the battle.

"We did it!" Luffy shouted excitedly.

"We won!" The Straw Hat Pirates were also filled with the joy of victory.

"You guys still have some skill." Although Whitebeard was defeated, he did not lose his dignity.

"Brother Whitebeard, we'll meet again someday." Luffy waved goodbye to Whitebeard.

The Straw Hat Pirates continued their journey to the New World, where they learned shocking news by chance: Ace was imprisoned in the Marine Headquarters' highest-security facility and would be executed in three days. Luffy decided to rescue his brother, and Locke joined their mission without hesitation.

On the way, Locke and Luffy came up with a plan. Locke would use his Imperial Arms to control the sea and wind, creating a secret passage for the Straw Hat Pirates to help them enter Marine Headquarters. However, he needed to concentrate and couldn't directly participate in the battle; the Straw Hat Pirates would have to face the enemy themselves.

The Straw Hat Pirates engaged in a fierce battle at Marine Headquarters. Luffy and Kaido clashed intensely, while Chopper and Usopp used their abilities to repel numerous enemies. Meanwhile, Zoro and Sanji also displayed their strength, defeating wave after wave of foes. Despite facing countless difficulties, they never gave up, knowing that Ace was waiting for them not far away.

"Rock, we're almost there!" Luffy contacted Locke via the communication device.

“I’m ready. You may enter the secret passage,” Locke replied.

The Straw Hat Pirates entered the secret passage and, using Locke's ability to control seawater, successfully reached the base of the highest-security facility. However, they discovered that the facility's security was extremely tight, with all entrances and exits under surveillance. They had to defeat the guards before they could enter the facility.

"We can't let Ace die!" Luffy said through gritted teeth.

“That’s right, we must succeed!” Locke encouraged.

The Straw Hat Pirates engaged in a fierce battle, and in an instant, war raged, blood and gore filled the entire Marine Headquarters.

"Luffy, watch out!" Zoro shouted, launching an attack on a Marine soldier.

"No problem!" Luffy replied, charging towards another enemy.

"You pirates will eventually be defeated by us!" a naval soldier roared.

Chapter 381: Hurry and rescue Ace!

"You guys are way too arrogant." Usopp fired his gun, instantly blasting several enemies away.

"Hahahaha, is this the power of pirates?" a vice admiral laughed loudly. "How could you ants compare to us righteous marines?"

"Justice? Heh, you commit murder and arson, and you still have the nerve to call yourselves righteous?" Locke said disdainfully, while using the power of his Imperial Arms to control the seawater and wind, helping the Straw Hat Pirates defeat their enemies.

"Brother Locke, thank you for your help!" Luffy shouted.

“Don’t mention it, this is our common goal,” Locke replied.

Locke began creating a route for the Straw Hat Pirates to Ace's location. He controlled the sea and wind, creating a raging storm and waves to help them overcome numerous obstacles and finally arrive at Ace's place.

However, the enemy did not let them succeed so easily. They sent a powerful naval admiral to stand as the last line of defense for Ace and stop the Straw Hat Pirates' actions.

"You're the Straw Hat Pirates? You seem stronger than I expected," the Marine admiral said.

"We've come to rescue our brother, Ace," Luffy said firmly.

"Heh, you're all so naive," the naval admiral sneered. "Do you think you can rescue Ace? Do you really want to be enemies with us righteous naval soldiers?"