Golden Lion Shiki

Although the Hell Pirates haven't released the photos of the Celestial Dragons being killed, the Navy and the World Government will definitely know about them.

However... for the next few days, the sea was calm.

It seems that what happened in the Bole Kingdom was just a mirage.

It goes without saying that the World Government used various means to cover up the news.

As for why the news agency hasn't made any move, that remains unknown.

The whole world knows that Oboro is still alive... This also means that the Hell Pirates have not been destroyed and will make a comeback sooner or later. In addition, they killed another Celestial Dragons this time... Logically speaking, no matter what, the bounties of the Hell Pirates, including his captain, should have increased.

The truth is... no.

In addition to issuing arrest warrants for the seven individuals, the bounty on their heads remains the same as it was during the North Blue period.

This is clearly not normal.

Even from an ordinary person's perspective right now, the God Slayer hasn't yet clashed with the true powerhouses of the sea to prove his abilities... In terms of the level of discussion and the threat he poses to the World Government, a bounty of several hundred million is unacceptable. Keep in mind that before the Twin Cape War, the bounty for Oboro in the New World's underworld alone reached three billion! That's a number that could drive anyone mad.

Of course, this amount of money was announced by the Donquixote Family. Doflamingo isn't stupid; would he really be willing to part with this money? Of course not... He believes that Oboro can still 'escape death,' so no one can catch him. Under this premise, he can offer any amount of money, not to mention 3 billion, even 5 billion wouldn't be a problem. Anyway, it's just about creating hype and stirring things up.

Meanwhile, the seven members of the Hell Pirates were all focused on the upcoming 'big operation'.

Another Celestial Dragons has been killed, East Blue will soon be heavily guarded. And this time, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Oboro believes... even if the Five Elders don't intervene, CP0 should be on the move. The Navy and the World Government will definitely send powerful agents to hunt them down... Until now, there's been no word from the outside world or any media reports about any Navy activity. But that doesn't mean the World Government will let him kill another Celestial Dragons for nothing... it's just that this time they've learned their lesson and used some methods.

That terrifying fellow... is definitely on his way to the East Blue right now.

Therefore, Oboro did not want to waste time.

He had to admit that... apart from himself, the other six were not yet able to go toe-to-toe with the real powerhouses at sea; they still needed to grow.

Not to mention, of these six people, apart from Dom and Yurivich, the remaining four... each have their own agendas.

According to Oboro's keen insight, it wasn't just Rob Lucci and Dorans who were involved in something fishy.

Where are we going?

Above the East Blue, seven people were flying seemingly aimlessly.

Dorans couldn't help but cautiously probe.

The group was very curious about the real plan behind their trip to the East Blue.

What could be more important to the captain than killing Celestial Dragons? "Go find someone."

Oboro replied, "A great One Piece was once active at the very center of the world stage in the previous era."

One Piece?

"Who?"

Yingge raised her eyebrows.

The One Piece Roger ushered in a new era, and those great figures who stirred up the winds of change in the old era, those still alive and well-known, basically rule the New World, represented by the Yonko. These people have stepped from the old era into the new era... but for the captain to refer to them as being from the old era indicates that they bear a 'distinct' mark of that era. The first person that came to mind for the group was... Whitebeard Edward Newgate.

The problem is, they are one of the Yonko... and their territory is in the New World.

What great One Piece from the old era could possibly be in such a 'weak' beginner's paradise as the East Blue?

If it existed, it would have spread long ago.

"Golden Lion Shiki".

Long calmly uttered a name.

"Ah?"

The group fell silent for a moment, then Kaka exclaimed in surprise.

"That old man isn't dead yet?"

The seas of today bear no trace of Shiki the Shiki. This man has been forgotten by history, and no one remembers him or brings him up anymore. He is only occasionally mentioned when discussing the deeds of the One Piece Roger. To most people, Golden Lion Shiki is a person who has either disappeared or died... Even though he made a public appearance last time and caused some ripples, his reputation has faded... and not many people know about him anymore.

In addition, so many years have passed... many young One Piece have never even heard of it.

However, Oboro was naturally aware that... Shiki had used the power of the Float-Float Fruit to create a territory in the skies above the East Blue, similar to an 'artificial Skypiea,' to research a plant called IQ. This plant produces the SIQ serum, which can stimulate the brains of living beings, driving them mad and causing them to evolve.

Shiki's ambition is to 'dominate and rule the world' by raising a large number of mutated beasts. Once the experiment and preparation are successful, he will start destroying everything from the East Blue, Roger's hometown.

For this reason, he disappeared for twenty years.

As for Shiki's actions and thoughts, Oboro only has two words to say: laughable.

Shiki was on par with Roger and Whitebeard, and even once surpassed Roger in some respects. Oboro had no doubt about his youthful ability and ambition... However, Roger was both his equal and Roger downfall. As a rival, Roger spurred Shiki's 'growth,' but Roger's death also had a profound impact on Shiki, making him particularly 'confused.' But as One Piece, Shiki was different from 'clear-headed' individuals like Whitebeard and Roger.

Both Whitebeard and Roger knew what they wanted.

Only the Shiki... he seems to simply want to dominate the world, nothing more.

However, his awareness of achieving this goal was not strong, nor was it as pure as the previous two.

To put it simply, his dream was too superficial... He lacked inner drive, that is, emotional support.

Because he became One Piece, he wanted to grow bigger and stronger, and to dominate the world... It's not necessarily that he became One Piece because he wanted to dominate the world.

It is easily disturbed by external factors.

Throughout this character's life, he was constantly influenced by others and never had his own 'path'.

First the Rocks Pirates, then Roger ... After Roger died, he seemed to have lost his 'goal'.

But undeniably, Shiki is a guy full of 'street spirit' and very humane... He bears the strong imprint of the old-era One Piece.

"Captain, what are you planning?"

Rob Lucci realized something.

"Hmm... it might not work. The kind of person he is... looks down on the new generation of One Piece. In other words, we little brats are unlikely to be taken seriously by him. I guess it will mostly fail... However, I approached him not simply to get him on my crew, but... he has something I need."

"Is he in the East Blue?"

Rob Lucci was startled.

As someone working in the government intelligence system, he knew about the Shiki.

"That's right."

"..."

"Oh my god... I can't imagine what would happen if the Shiki joined us..."

Kaka gasped.

"Let's think about it first. If we actually meet him and he attacks... how will we survive?"

Rob Lucci suddenly said in a deep voice.

He realized that if they actually met Shiki, the Hell Pirates would likely clash with Shiki.

That person, though forgotten by the 'sea,' was once an absolute tyrant standing at the pinnacle of One Piece... his strength was terrifying...

They might die.

Not to mention them, even Rob Lucci, who had witnessed Oboro's strength, did not believe that the God Slayer would win.

To put it bluntly, even God Slayer are taking enormous risks.

He... too, may perish.

Think about it, this feeling... isn't much different from facing Whitebeard, one of the Yonko.

At least... that's what Rob Lucci, who knows Shiki's background, thinks.

That's... insane.