Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

to be honest.

Steel Fist is the perfect solidification of one's own muscles, bones, and joints, which are then brought together to unleash a near-invincible power and destructive force.

Well, how should I put it...

Steel Fist is one of two fist styles in the Long Arm Clan, along with Soft Fist.

Steel Fist is a style of boxing that is very easy to learn but very difficult to master.

Soft Fist is the opposite; it is very difficult to get started, but once you get the hang of it, it is very easy to practice.

all in all!

Locke had just learned Steel Fist a year ago. There was no other way; the Longarm Tribe, like Wano Country, was basically isolated from the world. Although Steel Fist was worthless in the Longarm Tribe, it was very precious outside.

It turns out!

Locke is truly a terrifying monster. In just one year since he acquired Steel Fist, he has already mastered the combined control of his joints and muscles, unleashing even greater power. His next step is to incorporate his skeleton.

“That’s why I said it!” Leone said confidently, “This is my prince, and it’s only natural.”

"..."

The snake didn't say anything more.

With Kaido's spiked club shattered, the battle was over. Locke stretched his limbs slightly and casually remarked, "I have to admit, after learning fist techniques, my control over my strength seems to have become even more perfect!"

"cut!"

Kaido curled his lip in displeasure and said, "That kind of thing! It's completely meaningless. In my opinion, only absolute power can crush everything!"

Snapped!

With a single clenched fist, Kaido practically crushed the air itself.

But!

Well, how should I put it? Some people have terrifying talent, and their ability to improve is astonishing, but when it comes to technique? Um...

That means he's just a complete waste, and Kaido is clearly one of those people; that's undeniable.

"You're just a sour grapes," Locke casually remarked to Kaido, then asked, "Kaido, do you agree to the deal we agreed on?"

"Humph!"

Kaido snorted coldly, clearly annoyed: "You've really made a good deal!"

Locke shrugged and said, "Who told me I don't have any obsession with certain Devil Fruits?!"

"cut!"

凯多更加的不爽了，不过还是点点头道：“没问题，1颗普通种换2颗恶魔果实、1颗古代种换3颗恶魔果实、1颗幻兽种可以交换5颗恶魔果实。”

“Alright!” Locke nodded and said, “Leone, take out that Devil Fruit.”

"Okay, Your Highness."

Leone pulled out a Devil Fruit from who-knows-where, raised her hand and said, "Kaido, this is the Dog-Dog Fruit, Common Type, Dog Form. We agreed on a 1-for-2 trade!"

Two years!

Even within the Rocks Pirates, Devil Fruits are not an endless supply; there are limitations.

Naturally!

Given the disparity in these factors, the current situation is inevitable. Locke only obtained one Zoan-type Devil Fruit this year, but as for money? He did acquire a whopping 7 million Berries. Leone, on the other hand, is constantly making money, and his strength is increasing at an extremely rapid pace.

The dual-color Haki, especially the Observation Haki, has been enhanced to an astonishing degree.

and!

As time went on, Leone's mastery of the Imperial Arm, Beast King: Lion King, reached an even more astonishing level.

That’s all I can say!

The power of Imperial Arms is never fully realized by the users of those Imperial Arms. It cannot be said that every Imperial Arm can evolve, but! The power of every Imperial Arm is definitely not ordinary.

hmm~~~

Leone's current strength has basically reached that of a brigadier general, making her a strong member of the mid-level forces. If she continues to train diligently, reaching the level of a lieutenant general will definitely not be a problem.

"Holy crap?!" Kaido cursed as he looked at the Devil Fruit Leone had produced. "So, you were all prepared all along?"

"Stop talking nonsense!"

"Should I change it?"

"Change!"

Compared to Locke, Kaido has obtained two Devil Fruits in the past two years, but neither of them are Zoan-type Devil Fruits, so Kaido isn't particularly interested in them.

honestly!

Locke wasn't entirely sure why Kaido was so obsessed with Zoan-type Devil Fruits, completely indifferent to other types of Devil Fruits, but only showing greater interest in Zoan-type Devil Fruits.

Can only say.

It's hard to say for sure.

quickly!

After the two finished exchanging the fruits, Locke put away the two Devil Fruits in his hand. Since he set sail, he had collected 10 Devil Fruits in just two years!

Knew it!

The profits would only be substantial if it were on the high seas. At home? In those 15 years, I didn't know how much money I had spent, and I barely managed to collect 5 Devil Fruits.

"Oh, right!" Locke suddenly remembered something and asked Leone, "Leone, how are the people there being trained?"

Leone instantly understood and said seriously, "Your Highness, the training is almost complete. Although I'm very unhappy about it, that woman's ability to train people is truly amazing. It's definitely enough."

"Let's go!"

"Let's see how it goes. If it's suitable, that's perfect! We don't have enough people to send money here."

"Ok!"

Locke and Leone left.

actually!

The meaning of their words is very simple: they prove that Locke's Devil Fruit ability is a space-type Devil Fruit ability, and at the same time, they also prove that if they summon other people, they are purely Noxus-trained individuals.

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Throughout the entire process, neither of them kept it a secret from others, nor did they utter any words that specifically named anyone.

but!

The more this is the case, the more it forces everyone to acknowledge it, and such statements are actually easier for people to accept.

"..."

Kaido and Snake exchanged a glance, and Snake spoke first: "Noxus! It has escaped the initial troubles. I have heard that the Grand General of Noxus, a woman named Esdeath, has trained a total of 10,000 elite soldiers. Moreover, the elite level of these 10,000 soldiers has begun to gradually approach that of the elite marines that were in the G3 branch back then."

“That Rocks Haze guy!” Kaido said, narrowing his eyes. “He’s completely using the Rocks Haze crew as a money-making tool. He completes missions here to obtain Devil Fruits, money, and then improves Noxus’s strength.”

"Indeed!"

The two discussed it amongst themselves, and that's how the matter was settled.

Add to that Locke's space-time Devil Fruit ability, which allows him to teleport objects and humans at will, and even skip the intermediate steps—wow, this is practically a perfect money-making machine.

Lox was very satisfied with this outcome. All he had to do was complete the mission. As for who got the money? He wasn't interested!

Moreover!

Over the past year, Leone's efficiency, frequency, and completion rate in completing tasks have been outstanding and astonishing—no kidding! Who wouldn't like an employee like that?

210 Back in his room!

Locke absorbed five Devil Fruits and simultaneously chose to summon them.

"Summoning an Imperial Arm with five Devil Fruits, and this is only the third time, yet I'm already feeling the pressure!" Locke thought to himself, feeling the energy being consumed. "It's almost certain that all the energy is about to be exhausted."

"At most..."

"twice!"

"At most, after two times, five Devil Fruits won't be enough when summoning Imperial Arms."

It sounds complicated, but Locke could clearly sense that after summoning a maximum of 5 times, 5 Devil Fruits would not be enough, and at that point, he would need to increase the number of Devil Fruits.

"never mind!"

"I don't want to think about that too much for now. Before the Rocks Pirates get through the God Valley Incident, we absolutely need to plunder as much wealth as possible."

"and……"

Locke squinted. He knew that the God Valley War was where the Celestial Dragons gathered. There was definitely a lot of wealth there, and that was the last and best opportunity to make a fortune.

"At the same time!" Locke looked at Esdeath, whose phantom was sitting on the sofa, and Leone, who was standing beside him with her arms crossed. He didn't say much. Devil Fruits! They're not enough! As time went by, he keenly realized that Devil Fruits seemed to be able to cause some different effects on Imperial Arms.

Locke was unsure whether the outcome would be confirmed in this situation.