Chapter 648: Silver Tiger Barton!

After the Straw Hat Pirates arrived at Fish-Man Island, they began to explore these mysterious waters. In the process of exploration, they encountered a giant silver white tiger; this white tiger's name was Barton.

"Who are you people?" Barton asked with a majestic voice. "Why have you come to my territory?"

"We are the Straw Hat Pirates," Locke said confidently. "We came here to find an important item."

"Hmph, the Straw Hat Pirates?" Barton smiled disdainfully. "You are just a bunch of nobodies; how can you challenge me?"

"We are not nobodies," Locke said, straightening his chest. "We have defeated numerous powerful enemies, and you are just a cowardly white tiger."

Hearing this, Barton's anger flared, and a lion's claw swiped toward Locke. Locke raised his hands, using a "Hardening" skill; in an instant, his hands turned into hard stone, blocking Barton's attack.

"This is impossible!" Barton looked at Locke in surprise; he didn't expect that this person who looked ordinary would actually possess such powerful strength.

Locke took the opportunity to launch an attack; he smashed a fist toward Barton's chest. Barton prepared to dodge, but Locke's speed was very fast, and his fist instantly struck Barton's chest.

Barton felt his chest being smashed violently; a burst of intense pain came, and he felt as if his internal organs had been shattered. He flew backward for several meters, falling to the ground, unable to move.

"I will not lose to you bunch of ants!" Barton roared. "I will become even more powerful and defeat you!"

He stood up abruptly, and his whole body began to glow, turning into a golden ball of light, rushing directly toward Locke.

Locke's face sank; he knew Barton's strength was very powerful, and this attack absolutely could not be underestimated. He instantly entered the "Haki" state, holding giant stones in both hands, beginning to block Barton's attack.

This intense battle lasted for a long time; Locke and Barton constantly engaged in offense and defense. Their fists and kicks collided, and every collision sparked a shower of sparks. The watching pirates sighed at the strength of Locke and the astonishing changes in Barton.

"You people really make me so disappointed," Barton sneered. "You can't even beat me, a small golden white tiger, and you still want to get what you want?"

"We will not lose to you!" Locke shouted. "We will keep fighting until the end."

He gathered his strength again and began to launch the final attack. A "Hardening Invisible" skill made his body become transparent; Barton's attack passed through his body but did not cause him any damage. Locke punched violently, hitting Barton's face with one fist; Barton let out a miserable cry, and his whole body was sent flying.

Locke did not stop his attack; he caught up to Barton and punched again. A series of attacks followed one after another, leaving Barton unable to counterattack. Finally, Barton fell to the ground, unable to move ever again.

"I... how could I possibly lose to you..." Barton muttered, finally closing his eyes.

Locke looked at Barton lying on the ground; he knew this battle had already ended. He walked to Barton's side and gently stroked his fur, feeling a thousand emotions in his heart. ===== CHAPTER 650 =====