The Old Man Is Golden Lion!!

"Biba Amatori to our side."

Authority Room, the Five Elders, having just finished discussing serious matters, were enjoying matcha, black tea, and coffee, along with various desserts and snacks.

Suddenly, Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro out of the blue.

"Yes, our world has also welcomed its first visitor from Otherworld. I believe there will be more and more in the future," Topman Saint Topman Warcury remarked, holding a steaming cup of coffee in his hand.

To them, Biba Amatori was just an insignificant little man, but the significance he held was extremely rare.

"Perhaps one day in the future, the Star Gate will be opened to the public, allowing people from both worlds to travel freely. It'll be quite a lively place then!"

Marcus Saint Mars, who was in charge of the Academy of Sciences and possessed a vivid Elephant Strength, looked at them meaningfully and said...

"Open the Star Gate."

The others were taken aback. They hadn't considered this possibility before. After all, the current World Government probably didn't have anything more important than the Star Gate, so why would they allow civilians to come and go freely?

Topman Saint Topman Warcury took a sip of coffee to moisten his throat and said, "That's a bit too far off. Let's talk about what's in front of us."

"That guy agreed."

"Oh?"

Although what he said was ambiguous.

But the four people who frequently get together can instantly understand what it means.

Jaygarcia Saint Saturn, who was in charge of the Judiciary, nodded.

"Indeed, we have already begun processing his release from prison."

"How did you convince them?"

Marcus Saint Mars tugged at his beard and looked over curiously, only to hear Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter Saint beside him laugh, "We found that guy's brother."

"I see!" the former Satori, only to hear the latter look at him and say, "But we also agreed to treat his brother's illness, which will require your Medical Academy to take charge."

"What's wrong? Is his brother sick? Or injured?"

Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter chuckled. "A naturally weak constitution and muscle weakness—it seems like a rather complicated condition."

"I never expected such a powerful guy to have a brother like this." Marcus Saint Mars looked at him in surprise.

"Perhaps he stole his brother's nutrients while he was still in the womb, but that's a good thing for us, it'll be easier to control."

Jaygarcia Saint Saturn interrupted from the side.

"It seems your Army will have another Admiral!" Marcus Saint Mars nodded, then smiled at Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro.

"Hmph, that's not necessarily true."

"What, is he strong enough to be Admiral, or did the six years in Impel Down weaken him considerably?" Topman Saint Topman Warcury asked.

"Whether he's become weaker or not, I don't know, but to become Admiral, you need enough merits, which he doesn't have. I think we should let him Vice Admiral general first!"

Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro's serious expression showed that he was being earnest, but his words raised questions among the others.

"Isn't it inappropriate for that guy to be a general? Even Sakazuki might not be his match Vice Admiral. Doesn't your military value strength above all else?"

"But in the end, he is still One Piece, and he hasn't made any military achievements. It's inappropriate to directly award him the rank of Admiral!"

Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro remained adamant in his opinion, and no one else had the right to interfere on this matter; of course, they were just making casual remarks.

"In that case, let's give him a chance to make a great contribution," Shepard X. Shepherd Ju Peter said meaningfully.

"Um?"

Zambalong V. Saint Nusjuro glanced over with his round glasses.

"Hehe, that's what I'm thinking, why don't we let him go along?"

At the same time,

In the dead of night, in the "Level 6 Infinite Hell" of Impel Down, the Impel Down beneath the sea, another figure, much taller than an ordinary person, slowly departed behind Magellan.

"Hateful!"

"Even that guy can get out? What is the World Government trying to do?" Shiki the Golden Lion cursed through gritted teeth as he sensed the two figures fading into the distance.

But as the two disappeared completely in the large elevator, he sat back down on the stone platform with a sigh, thinking to himself, "Thinking about it carefully, if those guys really came looking for me, demanding that I surrender in exchange for my freedom, would I agree?"

"Won't!"

"How could that be? I'm Shiki the Golden Lion! You think I'd be a dog for the World Government? I'd rather die here than lose my reputation as Tianhai on the high seas!"

For someone like him, the moment he submits, his beliefs crumble and his Haki vanishes.

To Shiki, who was extremely proud and arrogant, even Gol D. Roger was only fit to be his first mate, not an equal ally.

Ever since witnessing Rocks's power and leaving the Rocks Pirates, he only wanted to be the boss, and he would never be anyone's subordinate again.

Only.

Ten minutes later.

Magellan, who had just left, returned, but this time with four men behind him, and arrived outside Shiki's cell.

This stunned Shiki the Golden Lion inside, who watched in silence as the cell door slowly opened and a man in a suit walked in.

At the same time,

The man in black standing outside the cell door released a pale purple light barrier, isolating all sound from the area.

"Hello, Captain Shiki of the Flying Pirate Fleet, I heard you're eager to get out of here?"

Shiki sat cross-legged on the stone platform, looking at the government official with a forced smile, and said coldly, "I do want to, but if you want me to take orders from you, then I'd be happy to retire here!"

"Hehe, after you see what comes next, I believe you won't insist so much."

The man in black looked confidently at the once-renowned One Piece who had roamed the Four Seas, because he didn't believe anyone could resist the temptations of the myriad worlds.

He quickly took out Visual Den Den Mushi and projected a virtual screen. Then, just like when he persuaded Kaido, he began to introduce the Kabane World and the Star Gate, while enjoying the increasingly obvious shock on Shiki's face.

"So that's how it is, so that's how it is."

Shiki the Golden Lion was indeed very shocked, and instantly understood all the strange phenomena he had witnessed. It turned out that those guys had been tempted by this Otherworld and accepted the World Government's offer of amnesty!

At this moment, the man in black said in a seductive tone, "Mr. Shiki, the World Government is preparing to establish a force called the Air Force. It is said to be a new branch of the military responsible for air combat."

"As long as you are willing to join sincerely, the position of Air Force Admiral is yours, and you may even become Air Force Marshal in the future."

"Think about it, wouldn't it be better to lead Air Force soaring through the skies of other worlds than to grow old and die in this dark and hopeless Impel Down?"

He unleashed his ultimate move!

Really.

Shiki the Golden Lion fell into a long silence. Although his face was expressionless, his trembling eyes betrayed the struggle and turmoil in his heart.

This made the smile on the man in black's face even more Coating, until it suddenly froze after the other person uttered the first sentence. He picked at his ear in disbelief and said in surprise, "Could you say that again?"

"I refuse!"

Shiki the Golden Lion gritted his teeth and repeated it, his white fingers already cracking the stone platform beneath him, even with the Seastone suppressing it.

"You think a mere myriad realms can make me submit? Dream on!!"

"I am... the Golden Lion!"

[Boom----]

Suddenly, a surge of dark golden energy erupted from Shiki's body, and he unleashed his Conqueror's Haki without restraint. At the same time, his roar, like that of Lion King, echoed throughout the dark cell.

Unfortunately, it was still blocked by that purple light barrier.

"Yeah."

The smile on the man in black's face instantly turned cold, and anger flashed in his eyes. "Since that's the case, then I'll have to use drastic measures to make you obey."

Immediately afterwards, he Wrath shut down the Den Den Mushi and walked out of the cell, just as Shiki was panting heavily, thinking that things were over and his life was over.

Another figure walked in, and this person was not wearing a black suit, but a beige prison guard uniform. Upon seeing this person, Shiki's expression changed drastically.

"It's you!!"

"Hehehehe."

The newcomer didn't speak, but his chilling laughter was particularly unsettling.

The next moment, the Green Collar around Golden Lion 'Shiki neck emitted a bright light, illuminating the dark stone-walled cell.

"No!!!"

Today's three chapters totaled 8,000 words, which is equivalent to four chapters. Could I please ask you all for some votes? (shy)