Chapter 712: The Wang Gong of the Sand Kingdom!

Luffy saw this opportunity and launched his final strike—King Kong Gun. His fist turned into streams of giant fist shadows, instantly shattering Marshall D. Teach's defenses. Marshall D. Teach let out a scream, his body slamming heavily against the wall, and the entire room was shaken by the sound of his impact.

The Straw Hat Pirates and Sabo's companions all breathed a sigh of relief; they knew "523" they had finally defeated this strongest enemy. Luffy walked to Marshall D. Teach's side, looking at his lifeless body.

"You still failed," Luffy said softly, "Your ambition will only lead to your own destruction."

Marshall D. Teach's body gradually disappeared into the air, and his ambition vanished along with it. The Straw Hat Pirates and Sabo's companions obtained Sabo's friend's heart, and their journey had reached its end.

Locke and the Straw Hat Pirates walked out of Marshall D. Teach's room and returned to the pirate ship. They had obtained Sabo's friend's heart, and the Straw Hat Pirates' companions were very happy; they knew they could continue moving forward.

However, Luffy and Vivi both felt a dangerous aura. They knew that Crocodile was waiting for them. They had to fight him to be able to proceed to the next island.

"Locke, we need your help," Luffy said, "We are going to confront Crocodile; are you willing to join us?"

Locke nodded, "Of course I am willing; we must fight to the end."

They headed to the next island, a land covered by desert, known as the Sand Kingdom. They obtained the help of the Sand Kingdom's Princess Vivi, who possessed a powerful Teigu ability capable of controlling the Mist Veil.

"Crocodile is waiting for you in the royal palace of the Sand Kingdom," Vivi said, "But he possesses powerful Teigu strength; you must be careful."

The Straw Hat Pirates and Sabo's companions decided to attack the royal palace; they would split into two groups, and Locke would lead one group together with Luffy. They needed to use their Teigu abilities to be able to defeat Crocodile.

Locke and Luffy's group infiltrated the royal palace but were quickly discovered......... Crocodile appeared before them, his body emitting a dark aura that made people feel very oppressed.

"Are you here to throw your lives away?" Crocodile mocked, "You have no idea how powerful my strength is."

"We will not retreat!" Luffy shouted loudly, "We are fighting for our own dreams, we will definitely win!"

Locke also joined the battle, his Flame Sword becoming even more scorching. He and Luffy launched an attack together, but Crocodile's Teigu strength made them unable to defeat him.

Locke and Luffy launched an attack; Locke's Flame Sword and Luffy's Elephant Gatling turned into 0.6 streams of giant attack waves, striking toward Crocodile. However, Crocodile easily dodged their attacks and even counterattacked them.

Crocodile's Teigu ability was the Eye of Darkness; he could manipulate the power of darkness, making it omnipresent. He surrounded the entire room with darkness, making it impossible for the Straw Hat Pirates and Sabo's companions to see his movements. ===== CHAPTER 714 =====