Chapter 714

Locke and Luffy both felt the pressure of the darkness, and their attacks became increasingly sluggish. They knew they had to find a way to break free from the shackles of darkness.

"We need to unite and launch an attack together!" Luffy shouted loudly.

Locke nodded; he knew this was their only chance. He used his Teigu ability to manipulate the flow of time, making Crocodile's attacks increasingly slow. Luffy launched his final strike—King Kong Gun.

Locke and Luffy's attacks converged, forming a giant attack wave that instantly shattered Crocodile's defenses. Crocodile 27 was sent flying, slamming against the wall of the royal palace.

"You actually..." Crocodile said with difficulty, "You actually defeated me..."

"Your ambition will only lead to your own destruction," Locke said calmly, "Darkness is not the most powerful force; only courage and faith are the true power."

Crocodile's body gradually disappeared into the darkness, and his ambition vanished along with it.

Locke and the Straw Hat Pirates' companions received the thanks of the Sand Kingdom's Princess Vivi, and they also injected new strength into the Straw Hat Pirates' journey. However, a new challenge appeared—the Assassin Organization.

The Assassin Organization was a cruel organization, and its members were all trained killers. Their target was the Straw Hat Pirates, because the Straw Hat Pirates had already become a powerful force in the New World.

Locke and the Straw Hat Pirates' companions learned of the Assassin Organization's plan, and they had to stop them.

Locke successfully rescued an important figure kidnapped by the Assassin Organization, but he also attracted their attention. The leader of the Assassin Organization, a mysterious assassin, appeared before Locke; his gaze was cold and ruthless, and a murderous aura rushed toward him.

"Who are you?" Locke asked.

"I am the leader of the Assassin Organization; you are not worthy of knowing my name," the assassin said, "You have become our target, and now there is only a dead end."

Locke felt immense pressure, but he did not retreat. He knew he had to fight to the end, otherwise he would not be able to protect those he cherished.

"Let's have a fair fight," Locke said.

The assassin nodded; he also knew very clearly that Locke was not an easy enemy to deal with. They began a fierce battle, and Locke used his Flame Sword to neutralize the assassin's attacks.

However, the assassin's attacks became increasingly vicious; he seemed to have disregarded everything in his desire to kill Locke 523. Locke also felt that his own strength was insufficient; he had to think of a way to defeat this powerful enemy.

"I must unleash my true strength," Locke thought of his former master, who was a famous swordsman.

He began to manipulate the flow of time, making his body more agile. His swordsmanship also became increasingly proficient, and he began to unleash his ultimate technique—Flame Sword Dance.

Locke's sword dance turned into streams of raging flames, instantly surrounding the assassin within them. The assassin felt immense pressure, but he did not retreat; instead, he attacked Locke even more crazily. ===== CHAPTER 716 =====