Chapter 612: The true king of this sea!

Locke nodded and was just about to leave when suddenly, a powerful air pressure rushed toward him from afar. He turned to look and saw a man wearing a white Navy uniform walking slowly toward him; it was the Navy Admiral Aokiji.

Aokiji looked at Locke, a cold sneer appearing at the corner of his mouth, and said, "Locke, I have heard that your strength is very powerful and that you have defeated countless enemies. However, as a pirate, you are also an enemy of our Navy. Today, I am going to capture you and fight for justice."

Locke frowned and responded, "Admiral Aokiji, you are indeed a powerful opponent, but I will never admit defeat easily. Let us use our strength to prove who is the true king of this sea."

Aokiji smiled slightly and said, "Since that is the case, let me see exactly how much strength you have."

No sooner had he finished speaking than Aokiji launched an attack. He waved both hands, and cold frost quickly permeated the surroundings, attempting to freeze Locke. However, Locke was not affected much; he gathered his dark power and instantly neutralized Aokiji's frost.

Locke countered, "Admiral Aokiji, your strength is indeed remarkable, but I will not be defeated by you easily. Now, let us continue the battle!"

Subsequently, the two engaged in an earth-shattering battle. Locke and Aokiji's strengths were evenly matched; they constantly released powerful energy waves during the fight, making the surrounding air scorching hot.

"Locke, your strength surprises me!" Aokiji panted. "But I will never let you escape!"

Locke gritted his teeth and replied, "Admiral Aokiji, you are not bad yourself. But I have already decided that no matter what, I must win this battle!"

A flash of determination crossed Aokiji's eyes; he continued to release his icy power, attempting to freeze Locke. However, Locke was still able to neutralize Aokiji's attacks, and the two sides fell into a stalemate.

After an intense battle, both Locke and Aokiji were exhausted. Locke supported his body with effort and said in a hoarse voice, "Admiral Aokiji, we have been fighting for a long time; perhaps we can stop and have a good talk."

Aokiji panted, a flash of surprise crossing his eyes: "Locke, what do you mean by that?"

Locke smiled tiredly: "Admiral Aokiji, I know you are fighting for justice. However, have you ever thought that this world is not just black and white? Even though I am a pirate, I have my own beliefs. Today, I want to prove to you that we can also become partners in justice."

Aokiji was silent for a moment and finally said, "I understand what you mean. This battle of ours is not just about fighting for victory or defeat, but about seeking a kind of understanding and respect."

Both were panting, covered in wounds, but their eyes revealed a new understanding and respect. Just then, a ray of light cut through the sky; the two looked up and saw a meteor streaking across the night sky, brilliant and beautiful.

Locke smiled at Aokiji and said, "Admiral Aokiji, let us take this meteor as our witness. From now on, on this sea, although our identities are different, we can become opponents who understand and respect each other."

Aokiji nodded slightly and responded, "Locke, I promise you. From now on, we will conduct our duels in a fairer manner. Now, I will let you leave; you can continue to pursue your beliefs and adventures."