Chapter 690

"We will be responsible for our actions, but we will not tolerate you hunting us down blindly," Locke said calmly. "We are not the so-called pirates you speak of; we are the Straw Hat Pirates. We fight not only for ourselves but for the happiness of everyone."

"Enough, say no more!" Akainu shouted. "We will make you pay the price!"

Akainu ordered his subordinates to attack the Straw Hat Pirates, and Locke and his companions engaged in a fierce battle. Locke utilized his Imperial Arm power, controlling fire and wind, to duel with Akainu and his subordinates.

"You pirates, you are too arrogant!" Akainu shouted. "You have no idea what you are doing!"

"We know what we are doing," Locke replied. "We are fighting for justice and freedom, and we do not want to see anyone treated unfairly."

The partners of the Straw Hat Pirates joined the battle one after another, concentrating their fire on the Marine subordinates. Even though Akainu was exceptionally powerful, he gradually fell into a disadvantage under the joint attacks of Locke and his companions.

"The strength of this Straw Hat Pirate crew is very powerful!" Akainu said in surprise. "We must take them seriously."

"You guys, don't underestimate us Marines!" Akainu roared, his hands condensing a powerful flame. "This is my Akainu's Magma Fist!"

He charged fiercely toward the Straw Hat Pirates, continuously releasing scorching flames that melted the sand and rocks on the ground.

Locke and Luffy immediately met him head-on, their figures turning into a light of wind and fire as they engaged in a fierce duel with Akainu.

"Locke, you have to be careful!" Luffy shouted. "This guy's flames are very hot; don't get hurt."

"Don't worry, I'll be careful," Locke said, using his Imperial Arms power to control fire and wind in his hands while dueling Akainu.

"You pirates, don't think you can challenge the authority of our Marines!" Akainu said coldly. "You will pay the price for your actions!"

"We have no intention of challenging your authority," Locke responded. "We just want to fight for justice and protect those who have been deprived of their freedom and rights."

The partners of the Straw Hat Pirates also joined the battle, each using their own skills and weapons to engage in fierce duels with the Marine subordinates.

"I'll let you taste my Three-Sword Style!" Zoro shouted, his three swords slashing fiercely at his opponent.

"You guys aren't qualified to fight me!" Sanji mocked while dodging his opponent's attacks.

"Give up, you have no chance of escape anymore!" The Marine subordinates rushed up one after another, preparing to capture all of the Straw Hat Pirates.

But the Straw Hat Pirates did not give up easily; they stood united and coordinated with each other, ultimately defeating the Marine subordinates under Locke's leadership, forcing Akainu to retreat.

"The strength of this Straw Hat Pirate crew is truly very powerful," Akainu sighed. "I must report this situation to my superiors."

"We don't want to be your enemies, but we won't back down either," Locke said. "We will fight for our beliefs and justice, no matter how great the difficulties we encounter."