Rocks Band: I have 48 Imperial Arms.

Of course!

Akame is an ace assassin with extremely strong abilities. Once she masters both types of Haki and her physique is further enhanced, reaching the level of a vice admiral will definitely not be a problem.

"The power, speed, explosiveness, and stealth of that instant, the ruthlessness of a single, fatal blow," the snake said calmly. "Isn't that what an assassin is all about?"

Kaido nodded in agreement, saying, "That's true! And for someone this age to have such strength is truly astonishing! I wonder where Locke cultivated such an outstanding genius!"

“If nothing unexpected happens…” the snake pondered, “This is the ability of Esdeath, the great general of Noxus. Some people are born to be teachers, teaching geniuses who might otherwise be buried, according to their aptitude.”

"I guess so!"

The two people were discussing it.

Of course!

It cannot be denied that Esdeath is indeed a teacher who teaches according to aptitude, especially in training soldiers. Any kind of soldier can grow in Esdeath's hands.

A talented horse is easy to find, but a discerning eye for talent is rare.

so!

Very few people can discover a genius, but if someone reaches the level of a prodigy, they don't need a teacher. Even if they learn on their own or are taught by someone else, a prodigy can still grow. That's the terror of a prodigy, completely different from a genius.

Esdeath is a prodigy, Akame is somewhere between a prodigy and a genius, and as for Leone? She's a pure genius.

As I said before, no one who can become a Teigu user is stupid; at the very least, they must be geniuses!

The day passed quickly.

What happened to Akame?

Locke said: This is a minor issue.

after all!

Such things happen every day in the Rocks Pirates, which is perfect! Rock, who had just finished his daily training, had dinner, was taking a medicinal bath, and was getting ready to go to sleep.

A combination of a kitten and a beautiful girl.

Cough cough cough~~~

It's truly a place you'll want to stay forever!

only!

at this time……

Pirates had come looking for them. Locke stepped out of the room and asked curiously, "What's wrong?"

"Brother Locke!"

"Brother Locke!"

The little pirate trembled with fear. Although Locke didn't show any anger, the terrifying side he displayed was truly chilling!

"Say!"

"Yes!"

"Brother Locke! Captain Locke wants to see you. He wants you to go see him now, saying he has something to discuss with you!"

"Um?!"

Hearing the child's words, Locke narrowed his eyes slightly, his gaze sharp, and muttered to himself, "Captain Locke is looking for me?"

"I understand." Locke waved to the little pirate.

The little pirate ran away in a hurry, just kidding! Staying here would have made him easy prey.

Locke changed his clothes and headed towards the Black Pearl, soon arriving at Captain Locke's study.

to be frank!

No one had ever entered Captain Rocks's room; everyone went only to the study. No one knew what terrifying treasures were hidden within Captain Rocks's room. In many people's minds, it was perhaps filled with countless treasures—treasures that drove everyone mad.

but!

Among the rules that the Rocks Pirates absolutely could not break, this was the most important thing. Although everyone was very curious, no one dared to do something so daring, because it really would mean death! Really! Really! Really! You would die!

Locke walked over to Captain Lockes, sat down, and asked, "Captain Lockes, is there something you need?"

“Oh hahahaha~~~”

Lockes grinned, a sinister smile spreading across his face. "Locke brat! I have a mission for you, a very dangerous one. Interested?"

"..."

"Task?"

Locke was taken aback and began to consider it involuntarily. After all, the Rocks Pirates already had six officers, and in the past two years, including himself, Kaido, and Snake, the number of officers had grown to 60.

It's quite interesting that someone with such strength would have to handle this dangerous mission.

but!

Captain Rocks didn't explain, and Locke didn't bother to ask either, as it was pointless. Instead, he asked with interest, "Captain Rocks, tell me, what is the reward?"

Generally speaking!

You have no right to refuse the mission Captain Rocks gave you, however! If Captain Rocks were to ask you about it, it would mean that, normally, given your abilities, you would almost certainly die trying to handle this mission.

Therefore!

Under such circumstances, Captain Rocks would ask you whether you want to carry out the mission, which is a very important matter.

but!

As for Locke, he had no intention of refusing. No matter how dangerous the mission was, he would try to find out. What he wanted to know more about now was what the reward would be. After all, money makes the world go round, and if the reward was generous enough, then of course there would be no problem.

“Oh hahahaha~~~”

"As expected of you!"

"Locke brat!"

Rocks grinned menacingly, propping his head up with his hand, and casually said, "You can choose 10 billion Berries, or exchange them for Devil Fruits according to the Underworld's standards. You could only exchange for 2 normally, but I can exchange for 3 for you. Interested?"

Lox looked at Locke with interest, wanting to see what choice Locke would make!

Worth to talk about!

On the black market, a single Devil Fruit costs 1 million Berries.

But!

Actually!

The minimum transaction price is 2 million Berries, and even then, there's no market for them. They usually sell for 5 million Berries. As for the 2 million to 3 million Berries price? That's impossible to determine for Devil Fruits! And that 5 million Berries price is for the lowest-level Paramecia and Zoan Devil Fruits. Anything else?! Basically, starting at 10 billion Berries is no joke.

This is not surprising.

A Devil Fruit can easily create a high-ranking executive, and a top-tier Devil Fruit can create a powerful individual.

Therefore!

Under such circumstances, aside from idiots like the Celestial Dragons who are clearly mentally challenged, basically everyone who isn't a moron should know how to handle the situation. That's absolutely beyond doubt.

　 　"So!" Locke looked at Locke and continued, "Kid Locke, what are your thoughts? Will you accept this mission?"

Locke nodded without hesitation and said, "Of course, no problem! Captain Locke, I accept this mission."

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Chapter 61: The Phoenix: Valk!!!

"This is the information."

"it is good."

Locke took the documents from Captain Lockes, stood up, and left.

“Oh hahahaha~~~”

Watching Locke's departing figure, Locke grinned and said menacingly, "Interesting! Interesting! What an interesting brat! Locke, with your strength, this mission is almost certainly going to be a death sentence. Come on! Let me see how you manage to succeed."

"Interesting!"

Lox was quite interesting; he gazed into the distance, seemingly deep in thought.

The other side!

Locke left the Black Pearl with the documents and returned to his room on his ship. Leone and Akame came over, and Locke opened the documents in his hand and began to carefully read through them.

"Hmm~"

Locke narrowed his eyes slightly and muttered to himself, "So this man... the real purpose was to eliminate him. If it were in the past, I would almost certainly have lost. But now... things are different!"

One-hit kill Murasame: Akame!!!

Some times.

Akame, with Murasame by her side, can unleash an astonishingly powerful force.

Having confirmed the situation, Locke continued to rest with the kitten and the beautiful girl. After all, things should be done at the right time, otherwise it would be a waste of time.

Day two!