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"We are not like that."

Locke stepped forward and said to the merfolk chieftain, "We will not plunder your resources, nor will we destroy your environment. We are simply here to find our partners, and we hope to coexist peacefully with you."

“I am pleased that you can say such things,” the merman chieftain softened his tone slightly. “However, the mermen on this island are hostile to humans; this is a legacy of history. You need to provide proof that you are humans who live in peace with us.”

"What proof?" Zoro asked.

“We need you to rescue a fishman who has been imprisoned by humans,” said Chief Fishman 27. “His name is Bagel, he is our friend and our hero. If you can rescue him, we will consider you to be humans who live in peace with us.”

"Bagel?" Luffy remembered their mission. "We're here to find Bagel, and we'll definitely go and save him!"

The Straw Hat Pirates decide to accept the challenge from the Fishman Chieftain and head to rescue the imprisoned Fishman Bagel.

They arrived at an abandoned underwater prison, once a place of confinement for the Fish-Men, now occupied by a human pirate crew. The Straw Hat Pirates decided to take action, engaging in a fierce battle with the pirates.

"Rock, you control the seawater, I'll take care of these guys!" Luffy shouted, drawing his straw hat sword.

“No problem!” Locke responded, using the power of his Imperial Arms to control the seawater and wind to provide support for Luffy.

Luffy engaged in a fierce battle with the pirate captain, using the power of his Straw Hat Sword to defeat the pirates one by one. Locke, meanwhile, controlled the sea and wind, drawing the pirate ship into a whirlpool. His Imperial Arms grew increasingly powerful, becoming unstoppable for his opponents.

"Who are you guys?!" the pirate captain glared at the Straw Hat Pirates. "Why are you trying to ruin our plans?"

“We’re just here to find our crewmates. We won’t let you harm the Fish-Men,” Luffy replied. “We will protect the Fish-Men and live in peace with them.”

"Then let's see if you have the ability!" the pirate captain roared as he lunged at Luffy.

The battle between Luffy and the pirate captain intensifies as they attack and defend against each other. Luffy uses the power of his Straw Hat Sword to continuously slash his opponent, while the pirate captain uses his Devil Fruit ability to create various dangerous attacks.

"Rock Brothers, give me some time!" Luffy shouted.

“No problem!” Locke responded, controlling the seawater and wind to provide Luffy 507 with more support.

Luffy seized the opportunity and unleashed his ultimate technique—Three-Sword Style: Nine Dragons. Using the power of his Straw Hat Sword, he slashed at the pirate captain one strike after another, defeating him.

After their leader was defeated, the Straw Hat Pirates finally found the imprisoned fish-man, Bagel. They rescued Bagel and brought him back to Fish-Man Island. The Fish-Man chieftain, seeing that they had successfully completed their mission, developed trust and respect for them.

"You are true heroes!" the merman chieftain exclaimed. "You have proven yourselves to be humans who live in peace with us."

Chapter 386: Working Together to Defeat Hody Jones!!

"Thank you for your trust!" Luffy replied gratefully. "We hope to become good friends with you."

The Straw Hat Pirates have forged a deep friendship and trust with the Fish-Men.

After a pleasant time on Fish-Man Island, the Straw Hat Pirates continued their journey and finally arrived at the territory of the New Fish-Man Pirates. This pirate crew, led by Hody Jones, possessed immense strength and a vengeful spirit. They believed humans were the enemies of the Fish-Men and were determined to eradicate them completely.

"This seems to be a dangerous place." Zoro looked around. "We must proceed with caution."

“That’s right, there are many enemies here, and we must remain vigilant at all times,” Robin said.

"We must work together to defeat them and protect the peace of the fish-men!" Locke puffed out his chest, his spirit soaring.

The Straw Hat Pirates and the Fish-Men joined forces, embarking on a thrilling battle. They fought bravely, engaging in fierce combat with the New Fish-Man Pirates. The interplay of the seawater and the Fish-Men's power created a spectacular scene.

Locke unleashed the full power of his Imperial Arms, controlling the sea and wind to pull the New Fish-Man Pirates' ship into a whirlpool. He displayed astonishing strength and courage in the battle, becoming a pillar of the Straw Hat Pirates.

"Rock Brothers, I'm here to help you!" Luffy shouted, unleashing his ultimate technique—Fire Fist Burst Fist. He relentlessly attacked his enemies, defeating them one by one.

"Everyone, charge forward!" Sanji roared, drawing his trident and engaging in a fierce battle with the enemy.

“Let me cover you!” Chopper shouted, transforming into a small animal and attacking the enemy’s flank.

The Straw Hat Pirates displayed formidable fighting power, breaking through the New Fishman Pirates' defenses and finally arriving before Hody Jones.

"You humans, what right do you have to sabotage our cause?" Hody Jones roared, his merman powers radiating a terrifying aura.

“We are not here to sabotage your cause; we are simply looking for our partners,” Locke replied calmly. “We hope to resolve this peacefully.”

“Peace?” Hody Jones scoffed. “Humans have never lived in peace with us. You’re just lying!”

“We are not lying,” Locke said firmly. “We have proven ourselves to be humans who live in peace with the fish-men, and we will protect them and not allow anyone to harm them.”

“You humans, you’re all the same!” Hody Jones glared at Locke. “You will never understand our pain, you only bring us harm and humiliation.”

Locke sighed deeply. He knew that the historical issues between the fish-men and humans couldn't be resolved quickly. He decided to prove his beliefs through his actions.

"Luffy, Robin, Chopper, Sanji, everyone come together! We must work together to defeat Hody Jones!" Locke shouted, leading the Straw Hat Pirates in a fierce battle against Hody Jones.

During the battle, Locke fully utilized the power of his Imperial Arm, controlling the sea and wind to deflect the enemy's attacks one by one. His strength and courage earned the praise and respect of his comrades.

Chapter 387: The Fighting Spirit of the Fishmen!

"Rock Brother, you're amazing!" Luffy shouted as he unleashed Fire Fist: Burning Cannon, destroying the enemy's defenses one by one.

"Mr. Locke, we will defeat these fishmen together!" Robin stood beside Locke, unleashing powerful attacks from her hands, defeating the enemies one by one.

"Brothers, we must protect the peace of the Fish-Men!" Sanji straightened his chest, drew his trident, and launched a fierce attack on the enemy.

Locke and his Straw Hat Pirates fought bravely against Hody Jones and his crew. Their balanced offense and defense, close teamwork, and mutual support further enhanced their fighting strength.

Locke's control over the sea and wind rendered the enemy helpless, effectively halting Hody Jones's attack. His strength and courage ignited the fighting spirit of his crewmates, elevating the Straw Hat Pirates' combat power to a new level.

"Everyone, focus your fire on him!" Luffy shouted, unleashing his Fire Fist while fiercely attacking the enemy.

“Good!” Robin responded, her attacks becoming increasingly fierce, forcing the enemy into a retreat.

"Let me help!" Sanji joined the battle, his trident swirling and transforming into sharp blades that sliced ​​through the enemy.

"Brothers, let's go!" Chopper transforms into various animals to distract the enemy and buy time and opportunities for his teammates.

The Straw Hat Pirates' offensive grew increasingly fierce, and Hody Jones and his crew began to struggle. They had initially believed that humans could never coexist peacefully with fish-men, but now, witnessing the Straw Hat Pirates' strength and courage, they began to feel doubt and unease.

"What do you humans want?" Hody Jones glared at Locke and the others. "What right do you have to represent humanity and coexist peacefully with us?"

“We are just ordinary humans, but we have beliefs and ideals that are different from others,” Locke replied calmly. “We believe in peace and that fish-men and humans can coexist and prosper.”

“You humans, you only bring us humiliation and harm!” Hody Jones said fiercely. “We (chag) will never let you go!”

“If you insist on this idea, then we can only prove our beliefs with actions!” Locke replied. “We will not let you harm the fish-men; we will protect them.”

The Straw Hat Pirates' conviction and courage inspired the Fish-Men, who joined the battle, fighting alongside the Straw Hat Pirates to protect their homeland.

"Fishmen and humans should be friends, not enemies!" The fishman chieftain stood beside Locke and joined the battle. "We must defeat these vile pirates together and fight for peace!"

The Straw Hat Pirates and the Fish-Men joined forces, forcing the enemy to retreat until Hody Jones was driven to the brink of defeat.

“You humans, you’ve won…” Hody Jones finally said in a low voice, “but don’t be too happy yet, this is just the beginning…”

“We will make peace last!” Locke extended his hand to Hody Jones. “Let us work together towards a common goal!”

Hody Jones hesitated for a moment, but ultimately accepted Locke's offer, indicating that both sides could cooperate and work together for peace.

Chapter 388: Leo, the leader of Dragon Island!

The Straw Hat Pirates and the Fish-Men joined forces to defeat the New Fish-Men Pirates. Their faith and courage allowed the Fish-Men and humans to rebuild trust and friendship.

"You are true heroes!" the merman chieftain exclaimed. "You have proven that humans and mermen can coexist and prosper together."

The Straw Hat Pirates and the Fish-Men joined forces to defeat the New Fish-Man Pirates, laying an important foundation for peace. Locke and his companions left Fish-Man Island to continue their journey. Their next stop was Dragon Island, a mysterious and dangerous place.

"Something feels off here..." Zoro frowned, looking at the changes in his surroundings, feeling somewhat uneasy.

“It’s a bit like dragon territory,” Robin said, “but I feel there’s more danger here.”

"In any case, we must proceed with caution," Locke warned everyone. "We don't know what will happen, so we must remain vigilant at all times."

The Straw Hat Pirates traveled on Dragon Island, encountering many dangers and obstacles along the way. They constantly faced various challenges, but always managed to break through the encirclement and move forward.

Finally, they met Leo, the leader of Dragon Island. Leo was a ferocious dragon with astonishing strength and speed. He was the guardian of Dragon Island, protecting the creatures that inhabited this land.

"What are you humans trying to achieve by coming here?" Leo asked coldly.

“We have no ulterior motives; we’re just passing through,” Locke replied. “We hope we can coexist peacefully.”

"Peace? You humans always like to use that word, but your actions are the complete opposite." Leo glared at Locke. "You destroy the environment and kill living beings; you have no right to talk about peace!"

“We acknowledge the mistakes humanity has made in the past, but we also have the ability to change things,” Locke replied firmly. “We are not representatives of all humanity, but we will strive for peace and justice.”

"You humans always talk big, but your actions are irresponsible!" Leo's eyes flashed with anger. "If you're truly sincere, let me test your strength!"

Locke nodded, knowing this was a rare opportunity. He unleashed the power of his Imperial Arms, controlling the sea and wind, and began a fierce battle with Leo.

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Locke's strength greatly surprised Leo; he hadn't expected these humans to possess such power. Locke used his Imperial Arm to transform into the God of the Sea, controlling the air currents and tides of the entire island. He relentlessly attacked Leo, forcing Leo to retreat and gradually fall into a disadvantageous position.

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"This human's strength is truly beyond my expectations!" Leo was shocked by Locke's power. "I must take them seriously!"

Leo also began to unleash his power, transforming the entire island into his domain. His power was omnipresent, making it difficult for Locke and the others to resist.

"Leo's power is too great!" Sanji drew his trident. "We must attack together to defeat him!"

The Straw Hat Pirates joined the battle, focusing their attacks on Leo and preventing him from using his powers.

“You humans…” Leo felt his power gradually weakening, and he began to waver. “Perhaps you are not as evil as I imagined.” VI.

Chapter 389: Akainu's Navy Squad!