The Golden Lion Who Lost His Haki (Part Two) / The Power of a Legend (Part Three)

"The other party is the legendary Heinous One, so be careful," Robin said softly, hugging Arthur from behind around the waist.

Hancock also crossed her arms and looked at Arthur with a worried expression.

Having lived together for so long, the three women have become completely dependent on Arthur.

They had also grown accustomed to Arthur's unwavering obedience, regardless of the opponent he faced.

But concerns remain.

Just as a wife might worry and fret about her husband who is away fighting a war.

Just as a wife might worry and fret about her husband who is away fighting a war.

"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Arthur repeated the words he had said countless times, smiled slightly, mounted the approaching King's Horse, and galloped into the sky.

'Whoosh... Sizzle!!'

Reaching out and grabbing at the air, the Holy Lance materialized out of thin air, bathed in golden light.

Strands of blue and white electricity converged and rose.

"Quack--"

On the deck of the "East Starion" below, Nami opened the Bird's Eye, Image Bird made of a special material.

A very similar bird call rang out, and the Image Bird soared into the sky at an incredible speed.

Nami held the remote control in both hands, with Robin and Hancock's hands resting on her shoulders on either side. The three of them and the boat entered a dreamlike state.

Since it wasn't a complete entry into another dimension, the signals from the remote control and the Image Bird were not affected.

'200 Million Volts Thunder Spear-- '

'100 Million Volts - Divine Judgment-- '

'Whoosh-- Boom!'

'Call out--'

The Holy Lance in his hand transformed into a blue-white pillar of lightning, which Arthur forcefully hurled towards an archipelago.

The wrist of the other hand detached from 863's arm, transforming into a massive beam of lightning that shot towards another archipelago.

Two different beams of light shone brightly.

One was a sonic boom like a comet striking the ground, the other was a simple, massive beam of lightning—a combination of compressive and expansive techniques.

'Rumble...!!'

Two beams of light struck the archipelago, creating a loud explosion and a soft one.

A massive island, like a nuclear bomb dropped from the sky and exploding before it even hit the ground, turned into an enormous mushroom cloud.

The other one was violently shaking, having been blasted open by '100 Million Volts - Divine Judgment ', creating a massive hole through which one could see the scene on the other side.

'Search...'

After the mushroom cloud dissipated, the island, blasted into countless pieces of varying sizes by the '200 Million Volt Thunder Spear ', did not fall into the sea.

Instead, it seemed to be controlled by an invisible giant hand, transforming into a bullet fired from a gun, flying towards Arthur with a series of whooshing sounds.

At the same time, the surrounding islands seemed to possess their own consciousness, spreading out to surround Arthur.

"Hehehe..."

A burst of Haki laughter suddenly resounded through the sky.

Chapter 203 The Golden Lion Loses Its Haki (Part 2)

"Hehehehe... What a fine greeting gift, King of Knights!!"

His laughter, as Haki as a raging lion, resounded through the sky.

A figure suddenly flew out from one of the islands.

His long, golden hair, as long as his ankles, was like a lion's mane; his sideburns and beard were all golden. A ship's wheel was stuck in his head, making him look like a rooster at first glance. His bared teeth and the cruel, cold eyes he had gave off an evil aura that was the opposite of Doflamingo's.

That represents the true essence of a sea slang man.

His figure floated in the air, his legs, severed in Impel Down, the "Impel Down," replaced by his two famous swords, "Oto" and "Kogarashi." Golden Lion crossed his arms, gazing at Arthur riding the King's Horse not far ahead, and grinned, "The feeling of flying, isn't it great?"

When a person stands at the top of the world, it proves that their reputation has spread to almost every corner of the world.

By then, very few people didn't know him.

Clearly, Golden Lion is no stranger to this kid who has risen to fame in the past two years, gaining international recognition and attracting worldwide attention.

The Twelve Supreme Grade Blades, the World's Greatest Swordsman, Pegasus from mythology, and that golden light that destroys everything.

Arthur's true nature has long been figured out by countless people.

He possesses the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and is considered by many to be a pure swordsman like Mihawk, at most possessing the trump card inherent in the King's Sword.

Some individuals who considered themselves very powerful, or who possessed abilities to counter swordsmen, challenged or attacked Arthur under the influence of greed. As a result, they all became stepping stones for Arthur's ambition to reach the pinnacle of the world.

"Was it that legendary golden light that destroyed my island?" the Golden Lion suddenly asked, his loud voice echoing across the entire sky.

Upon hearing this, Arthur, who was riding the King's Horse and dodging the flying stones, was slightly taken aback.

Then, his emerald green eyes narrowed slightly, revealing a thoughtful expression.

'Boom!!'

In the next instant, as if testing the waters, Arthur gripped the reins with one hand and reached out with the other, and golden light condensed into the Excalibur.

An overwhelmingly domineering pressure erupted from his body, transforming into invisible waves that pressed down on the Golden Lion.

"Hehehehe... What a nostalgic feeling! This spirit is truly worthy of someone who possesses the King's Sword." His clothes swayed wildly in the wind, his long golden hair flew backward, and the Golden Lion stretched out his arms, revealing an air of dominance. His approving laughter boomed out.

Faced with Arthur's (A) level Conqueror's Haki, Golden Lion was completely unaffected, but he also did not unleash his own Conqueror's Haki to clash with Arthur.

Is it disdain, or simply a lack of interest?

Disdain is obviously impossible; even the Four Emperors wouldn't feel that kind of disdain when facing the King of Knights.

As for not having it, that's even more impossible!

As the greatest naval commander of the previous era, if Hai Zongxiu Jianzi didn't possess the qualities of a king, then probably no one else would be qualified to have him.

'Was it that legendary golden light that destroyed my island?'

'It really brings back memories...'

Recalling the two sentences the Golden Lion had just uttered, Arthur stared at the ship's rudder above the Golden Lion, a slight guess forming in his mind.

The reason why the Golden Lion was defeated by Roger at the Battle of Eidolon was entirely due to a storm.

In that storm, most of the Flying Sea Fleet was sunk to the bottom of the sea, and an accident caused the ship's rudder to unfortunately get stuck on the head of the Golden Lion.

Moreover, the rudder was inserted very deeply; forcibly pulling it out would be life-threatening.

Therefore, the ship's rudder is still embedded in the head of the Golden Lion.

The ship's rudder couldn't possibly have no effect on the Golden Lion.

On the contrary, the impact will certainly be enormous.

Arthur believed that it wasn't that Golden Lion lacked Conqueror's Haki, but rather that he was unable to use it.

Even Observation Haki is the same.

Haki is an innate ability of the sea, a power that is both powerful and unyielding.

Momentum, killing intent, fighting spirit, and so on... When manipulating these invisible senses, willpower can be transformed into a weapon.

The power of Haki lies in the strength of the user's will and spirit.

Unlike Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and Conqueror's Haki, it can be described as a mockery of mental power.

The Golden Lion's willpower was undoubtedly incredibly strong; otherwise, anyone with a ship's rudder stuck in their head and deep into their brain would have been dead long ago.

The impact of a ship's rudder on the brain is undoubtedly enormous.

The Golden Lion channeled all its will into fighting against the ship's rudder.

Therefore, although he possesses both Conqueror's Haki and Observation Haki, he cannot use them.

". "As expected of the legendary Hai Tong, he is truly a master of his craft.

'Swish--'

Having said that, he Excalibur in his hand fiercely at the Golden Lion.

In an instant, a massive golden sword pressure roared forth.

The golden sword, resembling a giant crescent moon, flew towards the Golden Lion.

"Hehehe... To unleash such a massive slash even without a foothold, not bad at all." The Golden Lion laughed again, praising Zhao Hao, as he raised the 'Oto' beneath his feet and kicked out at the oncoming golden sword pressure. "Sword Wave!"

A massive, swirling sea, like a giant drum, surged forth to meet it.

'Bang!!'

The collision of the two swords created a burst of golden light, like a firework.

"Hiss..."

'Shuashua--'

Just then, the sound of horses neighing rang out.

Arthur rode his King's Horse toward the Golden Lion, Excalibur in his hand.

One after another, massive sword pressures swept out like afterimages.

"Close combat, huh? Come on!" The Golden Lion raised an eyebrow, grinned, and said, "Lion - Thousand-Cut Valley!"

His body flew backward, while the two famous swords beneath his feet unleashed multiple sword pressures.

Chapter 204 The Power of Legends (Part 2)

'Bang bang--!'

Several explosions suddenly rang out, and dazzling golden light appeared in the air above the floating islands.

Whether it was Arthur or the Golden Lion, the swords they wielded were both golden, and the light produced when they collided was both noble and dangerous.

As fireworks burst forth, a vast expanse of gold, like a curtain of light, shone upon Arthur and the Golden Lion.

One White Horse, galloping towards them; the other stood with his arms crossed, unruly and defiant.

'Whoosh...'

The King's Horse galloped as if walking on flat ground, like a Gale sweeping towards the Golden Lion.

As they drew closer, Arthur leaped onto the back of King's Horse, gripping Excalibur in both hands, and soared several meters into the air.

'Swish--'

His figure hovered in mid-air, his emerald green eyes displaying a calm expression. The Golden Lion, meeting his gaze, felt a sudden sense of foreboding.

In the next instant, Arthur, wielding Excalibur, swung it horizontally at the Golden Lion from a distance of over a hundred meters.

'Click--'

Amidst his heightened state of alertness and unable to utilize Observation Haki, Lion 387 instinctively flew backward to the left, relying on his years of combat experience.

At the same time, the Golden Lion heard the sound of a mirror hitting the ground, and his cruel eyes narrowed.

He slowly turned around and saw a huge island behind him that had been smoothly and straightened in two by an incredible force, and was now floating in the air.

"You... not bad at all!" The Golden Lion glared at Arthur, then a smirk appeared on his lips as he said, "Seeing you suddenly makes me feel sorry for people from the same era as you, kid."

That sword strike just now would leave ordinary people dumbfounded and their worldview turned upside down; even a strong person would be horrified.

But for the Golden Lion, it's a move he deeply misses and regrets.

The Great Swordsman's Slash!