Chapter 652: The Guardian of Walpol Island!

"We need to find a way to find Clifford's weakness," Locke said. "Although he is powerful in strength, there must be some weaknesses."

"Then how should we find them?" Chopper asked.

"We need to understand his skills and combat habits," Locke explained. "Then find his loopholes."

Thus, the Straw Hat Pirates began to carefully observe Clifford's combat style. They discovered that although Clifford was powerful in strength, his axe needed time to charge, and during this time, he had almost no defensive ability.

"We have to seize his charging time," Locke said. "This is our only chance."

The Straw Hat Pirates began to implement the plan; they constantly attacked Clifford, attempting to disrupt his charging rhythm. Locke utilized his own skills, constantly interfering with Clifford's electricity, making his charging time longer.

Clifford discovered that his axe began to have problems; he became increasingly angry, but the Straw Hat Pirates took the opportunity to launch a counterattack. Locke utilized his own body techniques and weapon skills, constantly attacking Clifford's feet and arms, attempting to weaken his strength.

After a period of intense battle, the Straw Hat Pirates finally discovered Clifford's weakness. When his axe finished charging, he would pause for a moment; this was his most vulnerable moment.

The Straw Hat Pirates seized this opportunity tightly and launched a series of fatal attacks. Luffy used his "Elephant Gatling," Usopp utilized his long-range attacks, and Sanji launched his skill "Locomotive," smashing violently into Clifford.

Although Clifford resisted with effort, he was finally defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates. He fell to the ground, covered in wounds, unable to get up ever again.

"We won!" Locke shouted. "We found his weakness."

The Straw Hat Pirates cheered; they felt very excited and proud. They finally defeated a powerful pirate crew leader, proving their own strength and courage.

"Now we should go find that Teigu," Chopper said excitedly.

"That's right," Locke nodded. "But we still need to be careful, because there must be many dangers on this island."

The Straw Hat Pirates began to search everywhere for that Teigu; they traveled through every corner of the island, searching for any possible clues. In a forgotten corner, they finally found that Teigu.

That was a very gorgeous sword, inlaid with various gems and metals, radiating intense energy fluctuations. The Straw Hat Pirates felt their hearts were about to jump out; they knew this was a very precious treasure.

"Is this the Shining Stone God Sword?" Locke asked.

"That's right, it is," a strange voice suddenly rang out.

The Straw Hat Pirates became alert immediately; they saw a figure, a person wearing a black cloak.

"Who are you?" Luffy asked.

"I am the guardian of Walpol Island, my name is Krim," the person said. "This sword is the most precious treasure on our island; I cannot let you take it away just like that."

"But this sword is what we are looking for," Locke said. "We need it to save our partners."

"I know your purpose," Krim said. "But this sword is not so easy to obtain. You need to pass my test to get it." ===== CHAPTER 654 =====