Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

This is one of the very few times Locke has stayed in bed late, mainly because he lost so badly last night. That wild kitten is really hard to tame!

Locke stood up, glanced at the soundly sleeping Leone, and then left.

to be frank!

Locke wasn't one of those weird male protagonists in strange novels who clearly had feelings for the female lead, but then... well, you know. Wouldn't that be insane? Anyway, he didn't think he was that kind of person.

Moreover!

Whether it's Esdeath or Leone, they both belong to me in essence; they're just my spirits. They are absolutely loyal to me. Do I need their permission to do what I want?

So say it!

Don't overthink it.

Locke stepped out of the cabin and went to the restaurant to have a meal.

hmm~~~

The Rocks Pirates' restaurant is located on a large pirate ship, which was converted into a restaurant.

after all!

The Rocks Pirates had a huge number of members. Just the main force, not even counting the affiliated pirate crews, had a total of 60,000 members. Such a large number of people definitely needed various supplies, especially food. For pirates, they can accept death and they can accept being penniless, but they absolutely cannot accept not eating well.

joke!

I'm a pirate, and I can't even eat properly?!

That pirate must be extremely unhappy.

so!

While the Rocks Pirates are known for their frequent use of poison, it's absolutely impossible that anyone would do it on the restaurant ship. There's no point in doing so.

If something goes wrong, everyone will be watching and they'll take you down.

It's better to be honest and straightforward. If something goes wrong, it's really not worth it.

"..."

Locke savored his food slowly. Although he was a pirate, he was still of royal lineage and had learned proper etiquette very well.

No words are spoken when eating, and no words are spoken when sleeping.

"Rock!" Kaido sat down beside Locke and casually said, "You've been targeted. If nothing unexpected happens, others will be coming after you!"

"Looking for trouble with me?"

Locke had just finished eating, put down his cutlery, and asked, "What do you mean?"

Snake walked over at this moment and said, "Well, as an apprentice pirate, you killed three officers and took their positions as soon as you joined. Tsk tsk tsk~~~ You're bound to be targeted. You know, many officers have strong subordinates who are no less powerful than the officers themselves."

"so……"

brush!

Just as the snake opened its mouth to speak, suddenly, a sharp dagger shot straight toward Locke's temple. The dagger, wrapped in Armament Haki, emitted a sharp, cold light, and this strike was intended to take Locke's life.

Ding dong!

Locke raised his hand, pinching the dagger between two fingers, looked up, and calmly asked, "How do you plan to die?"

"Humph!"

The pirate snorted coldly, discarded the dagger, and with a flick of his wrists, two more daggers slid out from his sleeves, heading straight for Locke at incredible speed.

Click!

only……

Locke stepped on his chest, crushing it and shattering his heart with a slight pressure, and said calmly, "Is this how it is?"

"Pretty much." The snake nodded and said, "This is basically how it will be, barring any unforeseen circumstances. This is just the beginning; after all, it's just trash."

"And what about the two of you?"

Locke looked at the two of them strangely.

Kaido and the snake both wore smiles, clearly indicating that they had experienced something similar before.

"I see."

Locke nodded knowingly and said casually, "Whatever! We'll deal with whatever comes our way. I'm actually looking forward to it! After all, we can only improve faster through battle. I'm more worried that our opponents aren't strong enough!"

"..."

Hearing Locke's words, many people in the restaurant left.

It is undeniable!

Locke was saying this to these guys. The Rocks Pirates do not allow their officers to fight each other; it is absolutely forbidden. Since that's the case, then he wanted to see just how many powerful individuals were hidden among Rocks' officers.

Just as he himself said, only through repeated battles between life and death can one's strength be greatly enhanced.

This is absolutely! Absolutely! Absolutely! Without a doubt!

"Humph!"

Locke's lips curled into a confident yet arrogant smile. He had joined the Rocks Pirates not only to make money but also to become stronger, so he had no fear of any challenge or opponent.

because!

All you need to do is kill them all, kill all your opponents, and then you'll be the ultimate victor. Is this the best outcome?

Locke possessed this absolute confidence.

after all!

If you've come all this way and don't even have the courage, why didn't you just obediently hand over the money in the first place?

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Chapter 41: The Golden Lion's Recruitment? Sorry! I refuse!

Locke chose to shoulder everything alone, leaving Noxus and coming to a new world. What was the purpose of his repeated life-or-death battles?

Hehehe~~~

Retreat!

If you're going to back down, then why bother coming to the New World? Just obediently hand over 30 billion Berries to the Germa Kingdom.

So!

Naturally, he is still enjoying the life of royalty.

Because they don't want to!

and so!

Locke chose to bear everything and come here.

Snapped!

Snapped!

"That is……"

"Brother Golden Lion!"

"What the hell?!"

"Why is Brother Golden Lion here?"

Just then, footsteps sounded, and the pirates around them instantly became serious. They hadn't expected this monster to appear here.

Golden Lion: Shiki!

This terrifying monster is now slowly making its way towards us.

"Hahahaha~~~"

"Rock, Kaido, Snake!"

"Three little devils!"

Amidst the maniacal laughter, Shiki suddenly opened his arms and began to dance awkwardly.

"..."

Locke, Kaido, and Snake all fell silent at the same time, looking at each other in silence.

this moment.

Locke muttered to himself, "As expected! All those guys who came out of the Rocks Pirates are definitely not normal people."

It's no wonder Locke complained; just tell me, where are the normal people anymore?

so!

Locke watched Shiki's awkward dance and fell silent.

quickly!

Shiki stopped dancing, showing no embarrassment whatsoever, and continued to laugh loudly, "Three little brats! Want to join my ranks?"