Sea ​​Hooligans

"Pirate Seat of the Void!"

Lockes looked at the fierce and menacing figure across from him, glaring at him with bared teeth. With clenched fists and a blue-skinned, shark-like appearance, he was ready to strike again.

"Shenping, you've got some strength. It seems your older brother, Taige, wasn't lying to me," remarked Lockes with a slight chuckle as he looked at Shenping, playing with the sword in his hand.

"Taige's older brother? You know Taige's older brother?" Shenping, upon hearing Lokes mention Taige, was quite surprised.

However, even if Lockes knew Taige, Shenping had no intention of giving up on teaching Lockes a lesson. He moved his feet swiftly, charging at Lokes with his fists covered in a dark-armed haki.

"Fishman Karate, Jiaowa Fist!"

"Hah, come at me!" Lockes swiftly turned the long sword, An, in his hand.

A powerful strike swept out.

"Boom!"

The dark sword clashed violently with Shenping's fist. The tremendous force created shockwaves, instantly disturbing the surrounding seawater.

Lokes firmly withstood Shenping's attack, strengthened his arm, and pushed Shenping back.

Lockes didn't stop moving, and the long sword quickly thrust toward Shenping.

"Swordsmanship Style: Bee Sting!"

A snow-white sword light flashed, piercing straight toward Shenping. Before Shenping could even steady himself, he looked at the piercing sword light with a fierce expression.

"Hmph!"

Directly facing Lokes' thrust, Shenping countered with his body, unleashing an attack on Lockes.

"Fishman Jujutsu: Waterheart - Sea Current Shoulder Throw!" Under Shenping's movement, a massive surge of water and immense power engulfed Lokes.

Watching the sea current of Fishman Street being directed by Shenping's motion, Lokes couldn't help but feel amazed.

"Truly deserving of the Fishman race's unique talents. In the sea, they are indeed astonishingly powerful," Lokes muttered as he gripped the sword, An, and executed a sword flourish.

"However, although it appears grand, it's useless to me. After all, nothing can escape the constraints of gravity."

As he spoke, a purple gravitational aura radiated from Loke's body, condensing on his palm.

"Gravity Impact!"

"Buzz!" A massive purple gravitational impact, accompanied by a tremendous roar, erupted from Locke's palm, instantly engulfing the incoming enormous wave.

A peculiar scene unfolded. After being swallowed by the gravitational shockwave, the enormous wave was directly trapped.

Shenping observed this scene with astonishment, his heart shaking. 

"Indeed, you're a formidable pirate, Lokes. Your strength is awe-inspiring! However, I, Shenping, am not a man who gives up when faced with someone stronger than me!"

Shenping roared, instantly crossing through the trapped wave, and attacked Lokes with clenched fists.

Lockes admired Shenping's determination, then raised his long sword, engaging in a fierce battle with Shenping.

The back streets of Fishman Street were filled with the images of Lockes and Shenping clashing intensely.

Numerous buildings were constantly destroyed by their battle and the resulting waves.

More and more Fishmen emerged from their residences, watching Lockes and Shenping within the circle.

Shipping continually launched vigorous attacks against Lokes, but each attempt was either evaded or blocked effortlessly by Lokes.

No matter the direction of Shenping's attack, Lokes seemed to anticipate it and either evade or counter it.

Thus, the Fishmen spectators frequently witnessed Shenping being sent flying.

Despite this, Shenping, like a determined fighter, showed no signs of retreat or fear. He continued to launch fierce assaults against Lockes with all his might.

At this moment, Shenping emanated the aura of a tough street fighter, unafraid and resolute in defeating his opponent.

Lokes parried Shenping's attacks with his sword, targeting openings to land powerful kicks. One of his kicks struck Shenping's chest forcefully.

"Cough!" Struck by Locke's kick, Shenping coughed up blood. However, his eyes flashed with fierce determination as he tightly grasped Locke's shoulder.

"Fishman Jujutsu: Tidal Over-the-Shoulder Throw!" A tremendous force erupted from Shenping's palm, flinging Lokes away with incredible strength.

"Boom!" The force finally dissipated after smashing through several buildings, and Locke's flight stopped. He crashed amidst a heap of rubble.

Countless rocks buried him beneath. "Buzz!" A wave of anti-gravity swept from beneath the rubble, causing the rocks to float mid-air.

Numerous bubbles violently churned in the sea. Shaking his head, Lockes rose from the rubble and retrieved his military cap, placing it on his head.

An invisible field of gravity covered a meter around him, repelling all seawater and creating a vortex-like motion upwards.

The bubble encasing his body had shattered from Shenping's previous attack, exposing him.

Twisting his neck, Lockes gazed at Shenping, who was panting heavily in the distance.

"Not bad at all, Shenping. I acknowledge your strength." Walking towards Shenping with a smile, Lokes said, "That guy Taige rejected my invitation, saying he had a younger brother named Shenping."

"He told me that, in terms of strength and potential, you surpass him by far."

"Shenping, a man like you should be making a name for yourself on the high seas rather than staying confined to a place like Fishman Street. It's a waste."

Lockes arrived beside Shenping, extending a smiling hand. "Join me, become my companion, and together, let's shake the world of the great sea!"

Shenping stared at Lockes, oozing immense charisma, and was torn between refusal and acceptance.

Though his heart urged him to accept the man's invitation, thoughts of the orphans in the Fishman Street orphanage and his fellow residents made him hesitate.

Lockes seemed to sense Shenping's uncertainty. "Don't worry, Shenping. Whether it's Fishman Street or Fishman Island, they'll both be protected by my Lockes Pirates."

"From then on, no one will dare set foot on Fishman Island to capture and sell Fishmen and Merfolk."

"Fishman Island's future will be rich and fertile, thanks to the land we'll secure on the sea's surface."

"Shenping, I have great admiration for you. Don't refuse me!" Shenping stared at Lockes, who bore a smile and a hint of dominance. Eventually, Shenping's hesitant expression turned into a smile.

"I must say, Lockes, your words have moved me."

"If you can truly give Fishman Island a prosperous land and protect it from harm, I'll gladly entrust my life to you!"

Saying this, Shenping extended his hand, firmly shaking hands with Lockes.