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Luffy Tarch was practicing his "Lightning Fist" skill on the side, with several disciples practicing beside him.

“Luffy, what are you doing here?” Barrett asked.

“I’m training my ‘Lightning Fist’ skill, hoping to become even stronger,” Luffy replied.

“But this country is facing a crisis and needs your help,” Locke said.

“This country?” Rufu frowned. “I’ve always wanted to help this country, but I also need to become stronger.”

“We can work together to help this country,” Barrett said.

“Alright, I agree. But we need to solve one problem first,” Rufu said.

"What's the problem?" Locke asked.

“The officials in this country are very corrupt, they…” Ruff said.

Before Ruf Tal Chi had finished speaking, an official suddenly burst into the cave.

Chapter 451: Saving the Country!

"You pirates, how dare you run rampant on our country's territory!" the official shouted.

“We are not pirates, we are here to help this country,” Barrett said.

"Hmph, I don't trust you pirates," the official said dismissively. "What this country needs is justice, not the help of villains like you."

“What did you say? We’re not villains,” Locke said, somewhat angrily.

“Don’t waste your breath on him, we need to take care of him first,” Rufu said.

When the official saw Locke, Barrett, and Luffy preparing to attack, he panicked and tried to run away, but Barrett blasted him into ashes with a single "Flame Blast".

“We need to act quickly; the situation in this country is getting worse,” Ruff said.

Locke, Barrett, and Luffy set off together to begin contributing to the country.

They first led a team to patrol the country's borders to ensure no enemy had infiltrated. During this process, they discovered numerous black markets along the border, which were the very culprits behind the country's economic crisis.

“These black market merchants are all swindlers who exploit the people’s hard-earned money. We must arrest them!” Barrett said.

So Locke, Barrett, and Luffy led their team on a series of raids, capturing many black market merchants. They tracked down the organization behind the black market and eventually found its leader—a man named Ralph.

Ralph is a clever and cunning man who has been lurking behind the national government, exploiting the corruption of government officials for his own benefit. But with the help of Locke, Barrett, and Ruff's team, Ralph's schemes are exposed one by one.

"You traitor! You actually used the corruption of the country to seek your own benefit!" Rufu shouted angrily.

“You guys don’t know how to run a country at all, you’re just a bunch of brutes!” Ralph roared.

“We don’t need to waste words with you. Now you should accept the punishment you deserve,” Locke said.

Ralph roared and suddenly pulled out a dagger, lunging at Locke. But Locke was agile and dodged the attack, then unleashed a "Whirlwind Kick," sending Ralph flying to the ground.

"Hahaha, I thought you were something special, but it turns out that's all you've got," Locke laughed.

“You people will get your comeuppance one day!” Ralph shouted.

"Enough talk, let's take him to the King!" Barrett said.

Ralph was brought before the king, where he was forced to confront the truth of his crimes. His plot was exposed.

Locke, Barrett, and Ruff handed Ralph over to the king and the court for trial, and then continued to serve the country. Together with other like-minded individuals, they built dams and farmland, enabling the nation to become more self-sufficient in water and crops. They also helped the poor, providing them with food and medical care.

During this process, a special relationship developed between Locke and Luffy. They frequently discussed various military strategies and combat techniques together, training together to become stronger. Barrett also admired Luffy's courage and determination, and a deep friendship formed between them.

The nation's situation gradually improved, and people began to trust Locke, Barrett, and Ruff's team. The king also began to value them, regarding them as a valuable resource for the nation. They continued to work for the country until it gradually regained its former glory.

"We've finally done it! This country has finally regained its former glory!" Locke said happily.

“Yes, we went through a lot of difficulties together, but we succeeded,” Ruf said.

“Our team is really great, we’ve done a lot,” Barrett said.

The three of them raised their glasses together, toasting to their success.

Chapter 452: Power from Another World!

Locke and Russell sail their pirate ship across the turbulent oceans of the New World. They are heading to Mirror Island, a mysterious island said to possess a magical mirror that reflects a person's inner world.

“This Mirror Island is truly mysterious,” Locke said. “It is said that only a very few people have been able to find it.”

“Yes, but we must find it. I’m also very curious about what my inner world is like,” Russell said.

“Let’s see who finds it first,” Locke said, a challenging look on his face.

They encountered many dangers along the way, but Locke and Russell were both brave pirates. They trusted each other and cooperated well, quickly passing all the tests and arriving at Mirror Island.

Mirror Island is a mysterious and beautiful place. Everywhere you look, there are strangely shaped plants and enigmatic buildings, making you feel as if you've stepped into another world. Locke and Russell begin exploring the island, hoping to find the magical mirror.

"Are you two here to find a mirror?" Suddenly, a man dressed in strange clothes walked over.

(chag) "Yes, we've heard there's a magical mirror here, and we'd like to see it for ourselves," Locke said.

“Oh, then you’ve come to the right person,” the man said. “My name is Joss, and I’m one of the guardians of this island.”

“The Guardians?” Russell asked, somewhat surprised.

“That’s right, there are many dangers on this island, so we guardians will protect the island and its people,” Joss explained. “However, I know your real purpose for coming here.”

"You knew we came looking for a mirror?" Locke asked.

“Yes, the mirror is one of the most mysterious things on this island, but not everyone can find it,” Joss said. “But I can tell you that the mirror is located in the center of this island.”

Following Joss's directions, Locke and Russell arrived at the center of the island. There, they discovered an ancient and mysterious building, at the center of which was a mysterious mirror.

"Is this the mirror?" Russell asked.

“That’s right, this mirror can reflect a person’s true inner world,” Joss said.

"Then can we see our own inner world?" Locke asked.

“Yes, but you might not like what you see,” Joss warned. “Mirrors reflect all your inner feelings and thoughts, including those you don’t want others to see.”

“It’s okay, we have the courage to face our own inner world,” Locke said firmly.

Locke and Russell were preparing to confront their inner worlds when suddenly a mysterious force enveloped the entire island.

“What happened?” Locke asked.

"What's going on?" Russell was also uneasy.

“This is… power from another world,” Joss said gravely. “We need to find a way quickly.”

Just then, a mysterious woman appeared before them. Her name was Sophia, and she told them that she came from a world called the "Land of Destruction."

“I’m here to see Joss. I know they can help us,” Sophia said.

"What danger is facing your world?" Locke asked.

Chapter 453: Dark Lord, your reign is over!

“Our world is controlled by an evil force that wants to destroy it,” Sofia said. “But I have a plan that I need your help with.”

Locke and Russell were captivated by Sophia's words, and they decided to help her, traveling together to Sophia's world. In that world, they encountered the evil force, a being known as the "Dark Lord."

The Lord of Darkness is an extremely powerful enemy who controls the dark power of the entire world.

Locke and Russell arrived in the Dark Lord's territory with Sophia, but were quickly discovered by his men.

"Who are these guys?" one of the Dark King's henchmen asked as a huge dark monster prepared to pounce on them.

“Let’s fight together!” Sofia said, emanating a mysterious power.

Locke and Russell stood beside her, ready to fight the dark monster. Locke swiftly unleashed a "Storm Slash," slashing fiercely at the monster. Russell, in turn, used his electrical power to unleash a powerful electric attack on the monster.

The dark monster roared, swinging its enormous arms, trying to seize Locke and Russell. But they nimbly dodged the monster's attacks and continued their fight. Sophia's mysterious power was also constantly increasing, greatly amplifying the power of Locke and Russell's attacks.

"We must find the Dark Lord to stop his evil plans!" Locke shouted.

Russell nodded and unleashed a powerful electrical attack, knocking the dark monster to the ground. Locke and Sophia seized the opportunity to rush into the Dark King's castle.

The Dark Lord's castle was a vast labyrinth, through which Locke and Sophia traversed for a long time. They faced various traps and enemy attacks, but they persevered.

They finally reached the deepest part of the castle and found the Dark Lord sitting on a massive throne. The Dark Lord was a tall man, emanating a powerful dark energy. He looked extremely majestic, as if he could destroy everything.

"Who are you? Why have you trespassed into my territory?" The Dark Lord's voice was deep and hoarse.

“We are here to stop your evil plans and to save the people of your world,” Sofia said firmly.

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"You ants, how dare you challenge me? You will regret this!" the Dark King roared angrily, then unleashed even more powerful dark energy.

Sophia and Locke also combined their power and launched an attack on the Dark King. Sophia's mysterious power made their attack even stronger, enabling them to contend with the Dark King.

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"What else do you have to offer? You can never defeat me!" the Dark Lord roared.

But just then, Locke's pirate crew appeared at the castle gate. They came to support Locke and Sophia in their fight against the Dark King. At that moment, Luffy and Barrett also appeared.

"Locke, we're here to help you!" Luffy shouted.