As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh frowned and stared intently into Gawain's eyes!
At the same time, Yixiao stepped forward with Cane Sword beside him and said.
"I agree with what Grandpa Rayleigh said. I can use gravity to counteract my friction, and then have the Kuma slam me towards Loguetown at top speed!"
As for you, you must come with us...
"Etc!"
Suddenly, Gawain interrupted Yi Xiao's words, hovering his right hand in mid-air, and then, together with everyone else, remained silent for a full seven or eight seconds!
Then, Gawain spoke, word by word.
Even at our fastest speed, it will take us at least ten days to reach Loguetown!
"It's a flight that takes more than ten days, Kuma. How long do you think it will take for the people you're flying to arrive?"
At this point, Gawain looked over at Kuma pursed his lips and responded softly.
"If gravity counteracts friction, a journey that would take a ship ten days would take about eleven hours."
"Good!"
Gawain nodded slightly, and then he continued.
"Eleven hours later, by the time we arrive in Loguetown, it will be nearly evening. Who can Shiki won't launch an attack on Loguetown that day?"
After he finished speaking, silence Miss Monday, because everyone standing there knew that no one could guarantee the safety of a madman.
Similarly, seventeen years after the Shiki disappeared, no one knows just how crazy the Shiki has become!
Seeing the silence of everyone around him, Gawain took a deep breath and continued speaking.
"That alone is enough. For whatever purpose, the lives of millions are worth the risk. If I go at full speed, I can reach Loguetown in about ten minutes!"
In short, we'll discuss this later. I'll contact the Navy first and have Kizaru and I act simultaneously!
If the timing is right, then you need not worry about me. With Borsalino's assistance, the Shiki will not be a match for the two of us.
Please wait a moment!
After saying that, Gawain raised his hand to signal everyone to stop, and then dialed the phone with Sengoku.
After the Den Den Mushi made two soft chirps, the call connected, and Sengoku spoke first to Gawain.
"It's such an honor to receive a call from Saint Gawain at six o'clock in the morning. My goat was so excited that it woke up."
So, what are your orders, Your Highness?
After saying that, Sengoku couldn't help but yawn, then looked sleepily at the Den Den Mushi.
Upon hearing Sengoku's words, Gawain took a breath and sighed.
"The Shiki has just appeared in Loguetown Sengoku period."
"What?!!"
Sengoku Guo immediately let out a shout that could almost shake the roof off. After shouting, he immediately questioned Gawain.
"Are you talking about that damn Shiki? Damn it, he's finally shown up!"
Loguetown, right? I'll first dispatch nearby naval forces to support you, then send the nearest Admiral... wait!
At this point, Sengoku seemed to realize something. He paused for a moment, then quickly asked Gawain.
"Saint Gawain, are you and your fleet... currently in Loguetown?"
No, no, no, if you were here, with your lineup, even if Shiki were Whitebeard or Kaido, you wouldn't be allowed to personally call me!
If that's the case, then it means... the Shiki has appeared in... a virtually undefended Loguetown, where there are no powerful figures guarding it!!!
At this point, Sengoku slammed his fist on the table and then roared.
"Damn it, that's Loguetown, a tourist island with millions of inhabitants, and arguably the most prosperous in the East Blue!"
If you can't get there in time, I'll have to send Borsalino to provide immediate support!
"Good!"
Gawain immediately nodded in satisfaction. As expected of the Warring Sengoku, his judgment on every event was astonishingly accurate.
At this moment, Gawain had no idea that Sengoku's judgment on the matter far exceeded his expectations!
Just as Gawain finished saying "okay," Sengoku suddenly turned to Gawain and said something.
"Saint Gawain, you ate the Rumble-Rumble Fruit a long time ago, didn't you? You're not planning to act before your subordinates and go alone to deal with Golden Lion Shiki, are you?"
If so, then I absolutely disagree with your plan, because if anything happens to you in the battle with the Shiki, the losses will extend far beyond Loguetown; the entire East Blue will suffer a devastating blow because of your mishap!
Please make sure you travel with the crew of your Dark Bird Ship. I will dispatch Borsalino as soon as possible; at his speed, he should be there in two hours at most..."
That's enough for now!
Gawain interrupted Sengoku coldly.
Immediately following, seeing the tense expression on Sengoku, Gawain spoke slowly and deliberately.
"Don't make decisions for me, Sengoku!"
If you're truly worried about my safety, then tell Borsalino to believe that I can defeat that legendary seaman on my own!
But if I were to die at sea, in Loguetown, where Roger's soul resides...
Then let Borsalino collect my corpse!!!
At this point, Gawain hung up the phone and then casually stuffed Kaya's Den Den Mushi into his pocket.
After putting the Den Den Mushi away, Gawain looked around and spoke amidst the excited or nervous expressions on the faces of the people around him.
"Gentlemen, there's no need to persuade me. The reason I strive for power is not so that I can better hide behind you when I encounter difficulties!"
Moreover, I need to prove my determination to you all and the world through my own challenges!
If I am truly powerless, then perhaps all I can do is watch the disaster unfold, and at that point, all I can do is pray.
But since I can do more...
Of course I'll do it!
After he finished speaking, Gawain looked around, then stopped Rayleigh was about to rush forward and say something.
Immediately afterwards, Gawain made the arrangements.
"Don't worry about me. With my speed, even if I'm no match for him, Shiki will never be able to take my life so easily!"
Moreover, I will receive support from Kizaru within two hours of setting off!
As for you, since Gion and Hancock haven't woken up yet, let them stay at the Dark Bird Ship headquarters!
Everyone else followed Yixiao and Kuma, rushing to Loguetown as quickly as possible. Even if they couldn't defeat the Shiki in time, they could at least provide enough help for the reconstruction and medical care of Loguetown!
After saying that, Gawain casually patted Kaya on the shoulder and then gave Kaya some instructions.
"Kaya, after we leave, you stay here and remind Hancock and Gion to send the ship to Loguetown to pick us up as soon as possible."
"Yes, sir!"
Kaya nodded hastily, and as she did so, Gawain was already preparing to leave.
But just before Gawain left, Doflamingo suddenly stood up and said to Gawain with a cold smile.
"Hey, Gawain, you don't need to rush there first at all!"
Even if many people die in Loguetown, it will all be the Shiki's sins. Besides, your safety is far more important than a mere Loguetown!
They were just ordinary people. It's already an honor for us to avenge them, isn't it?"
After saying that, Doflamingo looked around with a cold smile and disdainfully gave everyone around him the middle finger.
Hearing Doflamingo's words, Gawain pursed his lips and then waved his hand one last time.
"Doflamingo, you are not qualified to question my decision, and you don't need to convince everyone on my behalf."
Even if you don't use reverse psychology to get everyone to accept my decision to go into danger alone, they will still obey my orders!
At this point, Gawain looked at everyone intently, then gently shook his head.
"Because we all know very well that I, Gawain, would never do anything that would disappoint myself or anyone else!!!"
Wow!!!
The moment Gawain's last note faded, he transformed into Inazuma and vanished into the sky in the blink of an eye.
After Gawain disappeared, Rayleigh immediately raised his right hand.
"See that, lads? That's my captain, the fuck!"
This is the man who can make me proudly call him "Captain" forever!
And this... hahaha, this is also the reason why this old man has returned to the martial arts world!!!
People often ask me why I would stoop to serve under a Celestial Dragon noble!
If there is an answer to this question, it must be: because that Celestial Dragon never considered himself superior to ordinary people!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Rayleigh fiercely swung his right hand, while Ichisho, upon receiving the order, swiftly raised his Cane Sword.
A moment later, all the cadres were airborne, and then the Kuma swatted them away one by one!
One, two, more and more people were being slapped away, while at the same time, the remaining people were becoming increasingly worried that they wouldn't be slapped away!
After Kuma finally sent Sabo and Ace flying, he really stopped sending the others flying!
Upon seeing this, Zoro immediately gritted his teeth and drew his sword.
"And me, Kuma!!!"
"Yeah, me too! Ace and Sabo have already set off, I don't want to be left alone on the ship!!!"
Luffy, following closely behind Zoro, shouted to Kuma.
Upon hearing Luffy and Zoro's voices, Kuma paused slightly, then spoke to the remaining young men without turning his head.
"You are still too weak. You are not qualified to approach the legendary battlefield!"
If you want to participate in the current activities, then use the time ahead to hone your skills to the fullest!!!
After saying that, Kuma ignored Zoro and the others, who were all clearly unhappy. He raised his hand and slapped himself, sending himself charging far away towards Loguetown!
But just two seconds after Kuma took off, he was shocked to see a bolt of Inazuma past him and slam into the deck of the Dark Bird Ship!
Kuma was stunned. Why is the adult back? He... he... he...?!
Just as the Kuma was completely stunned, Gawain, who had landed swiftly on the deck of the Dark Bird Ship, shouted to the remaining people on the deck.
"Someone, quickly fetch me the Eternal Pose from Loguetown."
Wait, Loguetown isn't on the Grand Line, so it doesn't have Eternal Pose!
"Damn it, get me a nautical chart, quick!!!"
And so, after the remaining crew of the Dark Bird Ship quickly brought Gawain the sea chart, Gawain, who had set off again, caught up with the people who had been sent flying by the Kuma in the blink of an eye.
His speed was almost a hundred times that of the Kuma's flapping motion, and thus, in the eyes of all the cadres...
Gawain's figure disappeared in the blink of an eye!
On the other hand, at Marine Headquarters.
The moment Gawain hung up the phone, even though he knew the situation was urgent, Sengoku couldn't help but freeze in place for three or four seconds!
After a moment of stunned silence, Sengoku stood up and immediately sounded the alarm for the entire Marine Headquarters!
As he sped toward the operations room, he weaved through a crowd of officers rushing toward the room at the sound of alarms, and dialed Borsalino's number.
It was only around 6:10 a. m., the time when Kizaru was sleeping soundly.
So, after being woken up by the Den Den Mushi, Kizaru rubbed his eyes and lazily lay on the bed, asking...
"Moshi moshi, how scary! Why would the Marshal call me at this time?"
Does this mean I need to work overtime? Tsk tsk, does the Fleet Admiral really enjoy me kicking those pirates to pieces while I'm still grumpy in the morning?
As soon as he finished speaking, Kizaru yawned, put the Den Den Mushi aside, and lazily started to put on his clothes.
Although he is a master of reverse curling, he is an ambiguous advocate of justice.
But no matter what, he was ultimately Marine Admiral, and he was ultimately the embodiment of justice!
While Kizaru was getting dressed, Sengoku quickly spoke to Kizaru.
"The Shiki has appeared in Loguetown, but there are no high-level combatants Loguetown to stop him. Garp, because of Gawain, has ended his usual vacation and is heading to the Grand Line towards the New World!"
Most importantly, Borsalino, upon receiving this news, Gawain, relying on the mobility of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, has already rushed to Loguetown alone to confront Shiki!!!
If they don't want to collect Saint Gawain's body, they will then carry out a bloodbath in the East Blue under the orders of the World Government and the Five Elders.
Then get your head over there as fast as you can and get to that damned Loguetown to execute that damned Shiki before Gawain arrives!
"What?!?!"
In that instant, Kizaru no longer had any lazy thoughts. He cursed, then immediately dressed and transformed into a golden light, rushing into the Celestial Heavenly Dragon of the Grand Line, where the sun had not yet risen.
As for Den Den Mushi), hehe.
At a time like this, who has the time to think about Den Den Mushi!
Meanwhile, in the Loguetown.
After Gawain hung up the phone, Smoker barely managed to lift his head from his pain and guilt, glaring resentfully at the dark clouds in the sky!
As he watched, he spoke coldly to Jabra.
"It's all my fault, damn it! My mistake delayed Admiral Kizaru's hopes of arriving ahead of schedule, so that now we're completely in Shiki's clutches, along with Loguetown!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Smoker straightened up again, then gritted his teeth and said fiercely, grinding his teeth together.
"The Shiki's floating Sky Island is right above me, and I can't stand the thought of it being destroyed at any moment!"
Even if it means death, I will find out what the Shiki is planning, and it would be best if I could uncover their conspiracy and schemes!
Sigh, I'm afraid I'll have to disobey the adults' orders, but thankfully, this might be the first and last time I disobey!
"Jabra, the order of Loguetown is in your hands. I must rush to that floating island and buy more time for Loguetown!!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Smoker turned to leave, but Jabra immediately grabbed him!
Smoker was too young at this time, not even at the level he would reach three years later. How could he possibly escape Jabra, who had already mastered Armament Haki?
While holding onto Smoker, Jabra craned his neck, unsure of what to say.
After thinking for a while, Jabra finally yelled at Smoker.
"I am Lord Jabra! No one can disobey my orders, no one!!!"
Smoker, get back here! We must obey orders given by our lord!
"Yes, sir?!"
Hearing Jabra's words, Smoker desperately tried to shake off Jabra's hand.
He shouted at Jabra as he struggled.
"Jabra, at a time like this, nobody knows why the Shiki has come to the skies above Loguetown!"
No one knows whether the Shiki will launch an attack, or how long it will take before it does!
Even if Admiral Kizaru arrives, he shouldn't have faced Shiki in such an unknown situation!
Even if we're going to fight, we should at least have some understanding of the current Shiki!
His state, his purpose, his plan.
The more we know, the less damage Loguetown might suffer!
Whether it's you or me, someone has to investigate those things, so don't stop me.
"Maintaining order in Loguetown is something you can handle yourself. I..."
"Hahahaha!!!"
Just then, not far away, Morgan, who had been brought to Loguetown by Smoker, suddenly burst into laughter!
Laughing, Morgan brandished the large axe that the branch doctor had attached to his severed arm.
He brandished a large axe and shouted.
"You two incompetent fools, what right do you have to take over Loguetown? Hahaha!"
"Trash, all of you, get out of the way! Now, let the great Sergeant Morgan take action and slay that damned Shiki..."
"Roll!"
Before Morgan could finish speaking, Jabra kicked him, sending Morgan splintering into the distant wall.
Jabra shook his leg and shook his head in annoyance.
"This guy's been hypnotized to the point of being completely disoriented, humph!"
"Does he even deserve to challenge that former emperor of the sea?"
After saying that, Jabra turned to Smoker, raised his eyebrows, and continued.
"And you, Smoker, you better behave yourself!"
"You can't even get past me, what right do you have to investigate Shiki's damned plans?!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Jabra yanked hard and immediately pinned the struggling Smoker to the ground.
While pressing Smoker's head down firmly, Jabra tried to say something.
But just then, the Den Den Mushi in Smoker's arms suddenly rang.
Hearing the Den Den Mushi's chirping, Jabra had no choice but to release Smoker, allowing him to answer Kaya's call.
The moment Smoker answered the phone, he no longer had any intention of dying, because Kaya said to him.
"Smoker, Jabra, you two must report on the movements of the Shiki and the floating Sky Island at all times!"
Because... because Gawain has already gone to Loguetown alone to support you!!!
"What?!!"
In that instant, Smoker and Jabra were completely stunned. They looked at each other blankly, and then their hearts were immediately filled with excitement!
But just as Smoker was about to say something...
Just as Jabra was about to cry and pledge his loyalty...
The floating Sky Island in the sky... moved!
Above Loguetown, on a floating Sky Island.
Gazing at the rising sun on the horizon, Shiki, stepping on the swords beneath his feet, walked step by step to the edge of the floating Sky Island.
Standing on the edge of the floating Sky Island, Shiki grinned, a cigar dangling from his lips.
"Tch ha ha ha ha, this is the damned Loguetown!"
This is where Roger finally died!
At this point, the Shiki's smile grew even wider, until his voice even seemed to vibrate the air itself before finally ending!
After laughing, the Shiki looked down at the island below and said in an extremely cold voice.
"Those who witnessed Roger's death!"
Hehe!
Are you all ready?!
As soon as he finished speaking, the Shiki stepped forward on his twin swords, and his body immediately plummeted from the floating Sky Island, crashing all the way towards Loguetown!
One kilometer, two kilometers, as the falling Shiki drew ever closer to Loguetown, he adjusted his course in mid-air, heading straight for the Execution Platform where Roger had been beheaded!
Behind him, the floating Sky Island that had been adrift all night gradually descended slowly towards the ground!
At the same time, the moment the floating Sky Island began to move in the square of Loguetown, Smoker had already noticed the Sky Island!
He immediately reported this to the Den Den Mushi.
"Miss Kaya, the floating Sky Island have moved; they are descending!"
Wait, what's that...?!
Golden Lion Shiki has appeared, he's falling towards me, he...!!!
Smoker's words came to an abrupt halt, for right before him, the Golden Lion, with his long, flowing blond hair and wearing a loose-fitting Shiki swordsman's outfit, had already slammed heavily onto the ground!
What's strange is that, despite the fact that the Shiki's feet were actually two incredibly sharp swords, it was actually a pair of Great Grade Swords.
But the moment he landed, the sword blade beneath his leg did not pierce the ground; instead, it smashed the ground so hard it surged like waves!
Not far away, the impact of the Shiki's landing and the churning of the ground sent Smoker and Jabra flying far away.
In a short while, the two of them were thrown back dozens of meters uncontrollably before they staggered to their feet.
After getting up, the impulsive Smoker immediately wanted to rush up and fight Shiki to the death.
Unfortunately, he didn't even have a chance to fight back, because the Shiki had already spoken coldly the moment he landed.
"Lion's Might, Earth Sweep!!!"
As the Shiki roared, the ground around him surged even more violently. Only now did Smoker realize that the reason for the surging land was not the Shiki's landing, but the Shiki's active control over the land!
At that moment, in Smoker's eyes, time seemed to suddenly stand still.
In this frozen space and time, the sound of the wind and shouts seemed to fall silent, and Smoker could no longer hear any sound!
For some reason, Smoker seemed to see a vast ocean, which was currently calm and still, as smooth as a mirror.
At the same time, the Shiki's figure was like a drop of water; he fell, fell, and finally...
Bite!!!
Tears welled up in Smoker's eyes and fell.
Boom!!!
The entire Loguetown was suddenly engulfed by a powerful, circular shockwave, reaching a height of 200 meters—equivalent to that of a Shiki!
The floor of the town square in Loguetown was instantly torn apart!
As the floor shattered, the earth and stones mixed together, creating a massive, monstrous wave that spread wildly outwards from the Shiki's center!
Surprisingly, faced with the overwhelming mud before him, Smoker thought he was going to die!
But just as that massive wave of mud, hundreds of meters high, was about to crash into Smoker...
The giant wave actually stopped abruptly!
Immediately afterwards, the voice of the Shiki suddenly came from the center of the giant wave, and he shouted arrogantly.
"Tch ha ha ha, what a joke! I almost forgot the most important thing!"
"Live stream? I almost forgot about the live stream! Damn it, my brain... it's getting worse and worse!!!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Shiki reached into his robes and frantically searched for a few moments later. He pulled out more than a dozen Visual Den Den Mushi from his loose clothing.
He casually tossed out Visual Den Den Mushi, and immediately a considerable amount of soil flew over and caught Den Den Mushi one by one. The soil scattered and flew in all directions, transforming into towering earth pillars that fixed the Visual Den Den Mushi in place!
After securing the Visual Den Den Mushi, Shiki looked around, then lightly stomped the ground with the blade of his sword.
"They told me that as long as I fix the Den Den Mushi in place, I can infiltrate Den Den Mushi all over the world."
Haha, I really don't know if it's true or not!
As soon as he finished speaking, the Shiki suddenly spread his arms wide, jumped around excitedly on the spot, then, with a cigar in his mouth, glared at the nearest Den Den Mushi and roared.
"Hey, you bastards and trash all over the world, have you seen me yet?!"
My name is Shiki, and I am none other than the famous Shiki!!!
In the Sabaody Archipelago, Iceburg, accompanied by his new secretary, was receiving Celestial Dragon had come down from Mary Geoise to play cards.
Having hosted Mjosgard and Rosward multiple times, Iceburg had long since learned how to deal with the Celestial Dragon, who were as foolish as children and had no sense of right and wrong.
Just like now, all he needs to do is play a round of cards with the Celestial Dragon and make Celestial Dragon happy by winning.
Celestial Dragon would readily hand over his money.
That's what he thought, and that's exactly how things unfolded. The Celestial Dragon sitting opposite him played an East Wind card and then grinned.
"Hehehehe, I've finally played all four of my least favorite cards: East, South, West, and North."
"Next, I'm going to beat up my second most hated monster, the 'One Chicken'... Huh???"
Suddenly, the Celestial Dragon looked towards the distant plaza with a puzzled expression.
In the center of the plaza near them, the Visual Den Den Mushi) placed on the high platform, used to broadcast casino programs, suddenly started working.
In the hospital of the Goa Kingdom, Outlook III was recuperating when, at this very early morning, he was suddenly disturbed by an extremely arrogant laugh.
In the New World, aboard the Moby Dick, a large number of the ship's captains set out to search for the Yami Yami no Mi for their little brother Teach.
As a result, only Marco and Whitebeard are currently on the deck.
Marco diligently administered the IV drip to Whitebeard, securing the syringe as Marco spoke to Whitebeard.
"Pops, everyone's gone out to look for the Yami Yami no Mi. If even with this lineup we can't find it, then it can only be fate. So you don't need to worry about getting up early, right?"
Listen to me, you need to rest well. Only when you're healthy can our Whitebeard Pirates maintain their strength and get those bastards on the sea to Devil Fruit deliver the Teach Fruit that Teach needs."
"Cut!"
Upon hearing Marco's words, Whitebeard shook his head dismissively, then laughed heartily.
"Gurara, even if I were still healthy, those guys wouldn't just hand over the Yami Yami no Mi they've already got."
By handing the Devil Fruit over to me, they only gained face from me.
Once they possess the Devil Fruit, what they gain is pure power!
Who would refuse power that's within their grasp...?
Suddenly, Marco with the Whitebeard looked at the Visual Den Den Mushi on his ship.
After a moment, the Whitebeard pondered for a moment, then sighed with emotion.
Then, he shook his head and said to Marco, "All."
"Looks like that old guy isn't content to be left out either."
"Then, my next friend who will soon be leaving this sea is probably..."
"The next hero to die in Loguetown will probably be Shiki!"
On the Red Force in the New World, Shanks, having heard the Shiki's declaration from the Visual Den Den Mushi, said regretfully to everyone around him.
Upon hearing Shanks' words, Ben Beckman silently raised his head and looked up at the high sky above.
"I'm watching, "Beckman said.
"The older generation of pirates were truly heroic and romantic!"
Shiki disappeared for a full seventeen years; I thought he'd hide in some corner until he died.
Even at such a young age, he still managed to pull off a move that was so grand it was breathtaking!
After speaking, Beckman turned back to look at the Visual Den Den Mushi.
Meanwhile, next to Beckman, Yasopp frowned and spoke.
"Yes, it was indeed a shocking scene, after all, the place where he was was the place where Captain Shanks died!"
That's the famous Loguetown, haha!!!
Meanwhile, in the Loguetown, after the Shiki announced his name, he suddenly pointed his hand towards the towering Execution Platform beside him.
Pointing at the Execution Platform, the Shiki laughed sinisterly. After he finished laughing, he continued to roar arrogantly.
"This place... is the damned Loguetown!"
This is... the place where the cowardly navy executed Roger!
That's Roger, an enemy that even I, an old man, deeply admire!
How could such a bastard like him die in this damned, utterly pathetic town filled with weaklings and trash!
How could he die, you damned... the most cowardly East Blue in the world!
None of you here, and none of you, are worthy to witness Roger's death!
Even I, an old man, admit that that arrogant bastard should have been transformed into a star!!!
The moment the Shiki finished speaking, the previously still Lion's Might Earth Scroll instantly sprang to life.
Amidst the sounds of countless buildings being torn apart, the Shiki cleared a flat area two kilometers in diameter around the Execution Platform!
Neither the plaza nor the trees West City stop the Shiki's power.
And right around this circular clearing, filled with broken stones.
The soil swept up into the sky and formed dozens of mud lions, each hundreds of meters tall.
The lions were now circling the open space, displaying an image of roaring in unison towards the sky.
And the Shiki.
After doing all this, he continued to yell at the ubiquitous Visual Den Den Mushi!
"Tch ha ha ha ha ha!"
I'm standing right here!
Where's the navy?
What about the World Government?
Ha ha ha ha!
Where are you now?
Come on, let me see your strength, let me see what you relied on to defeat my nemesis back then!
Let me see for myself what you have to offer to stop me from destroying this city!
Are you really going to rely on that trash you guys brag about in the newspapers... the so-called one who defeated Iron Fist Garp?!
"Shut up!!!"
Suddenly, Smoker staggered out of the range of Lion's Might: Earth Roll.
Although he was covered in injuries, and his clothes were torn to shreds by the sand and gravel that had been swirling around him just moments before.
Even with his body covered in blood, Smoker charged straight at the Shiki and roared at the Shiki, who still had half a ship's rudder on its head.
"Gawain is not someone an evil pirate like you can slander and defame, Golden Lion Shiki!!!"
"Heh heh heh heh, so you're the one that guy left behind in Loguetown!"
Very well, come on, I'll stand right here and witness with my own eyes whether you or anyone else comes to defeat me!!!
As the Shiki roared, it raised its arm toward Smoker. With that movement, the soil beneath Smoker's feet suddenly expanded, instantly enveloping Smoker completely!
Whether it was because Smoker's charge was too powerful or Shiki intentionally controlled it, after being encased in mud and swirling into a ball, the mud ball continued to roll, eventually rolling Smoker's head right in front of Shiki.
Looking at the ball of mud in front of him, the Shiki bent down disdainfully and grabbed Smoker's head.
After lifting Smoker into the air, the Shiki spoke to Smoker in a sinister tone.
"How can a great play be without an audience? Hahahaha!"
Even if there are still many people in the world watching the live stream, I still don't like a duel arena without cheers and applause!
Most importantly, I much prefer your cowardly and desperate screams to your cheers and applause!
Come on, hahaha, let this old man witness your despair!!!
With a roar, the Shiki hurled Smoker away. The mud ball encasing Smoker landed on the nearby open ground as if it had taken root.
Immediately afterwards, the Shiki waved its hand, and countless clods of earth flew out from the earthen lions that were coiled around it.
The soil encased one by one the lucky survivors, standing around the square.
Instantly, countless cries and screams echoed throughout the entire square!
Listening to the countless silent cries, the Shiki first grinned with satisfaction, then excitedly raised his hands and shouted to the people around him.
"Hahaha, that's it! Scream with all your might until your hero arrives!"
This world is a grassland, and Roger and Roger are the lions. Everyone else, including you, are cowards, fools, hypocrites, and lambs to the slaughter!!!
It's a pity that Roger died because of your hypocrisy, because even Garp Celestial Dragon the whole world knows is trash, couldn't defeat, so how could he possibly defeat a lion like Roger!
Even worse, hahaha, Roger, the son of a lion, was actually raised by the offspring of a lamb!!!
At this point, Shiki laughed and pointed to the tallest Den Den Mushi in the sky.
Pointing there, the Shiki spoke each word clearly.
"I'll stand right here and wait for the Celestial Dragon you're talking about who defeated Garp to arrive!"
If his information wasn't false, then he had already eaten the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, allowing him to arrive at any distance quickly!
Come on, show yourself before me now and let me see what makes you worthy of being worshipped by Roger's son!
Come on, do your best to please this old man!!!
In that instant, in Mary Geoise, watching the Visual Den Den Mushi sent by the CPs, and listening to the arrogant words of the Shiki spreading through the Den Den Mushi.
The Elder of Diplomacy said viciously.
"The impact of this incident is extremely negative. The Shiki's arrogant behavior will cause the major Affiliated Nation to underestimate the power of our World Government!"
Little Gawain's behavior was a bit too high-profile; his actions completely enraged the remnants of the Shiki era!
"Snort!"
No sooner Elder of Diplomacy the Elder of Military immediately chimed in.
"So what if he goes berserk? Just kill him. We just can't let him run rampant on the Den Den Mushi for too long!"
CP0 still can't cut off the Den Den Mushi's transmission. In that case, we're afraid we have to meet with Lady Imu and ask her to completely wipe out Loguetown!
"That's right!"
The Elder of Culture nodded quickly.
"The Shiki's behavior was extremely despicable; he wasn't challenging us to a fight, he was courting death!"
He chose Loguetown where Roger started the Great Pirate Era? Haha, it seems he wanted to add fuel to the fire of the era Roger started before he died!
We must not let this continue; the global situation does not allow the seas to become even more chaotic!
"We'll go right now..."
"Etc!"
Suddenly, the youngest Elder of Economy interrupted the Elder of Culture, and the blond, short-bearded Elder of Economy spoke.
"The fact that Shiki is committing such evil deeds as a pirate may damage our prestige, but it can also make the Affiliated Nation feel insecure, thus increasing the share of Heavenly Tribute in the coming years."
Besides, weren't we all quite surprised when we saw that newspaper?
Since that's the case, don't you all want to see Little Gawain grow up?
If possible, maybe one of us five will actually be able to escape from this endless work, haha!
Amidst the laughter, the Elder of Economy pointed with interest at the Den Den Mushi Elder of Economy scoop), but the instant he pointed, the image of the Den Den Mushi was suddenly and completely obscured by an extremely dazzling flash of lightning!!!
Just to the southwest of Loguetown, a streak of lightning flashed by in an instant, then pierced the entire sky.
Then, the lightning spread rapidly from a single point like a fishing net, becoming a line that covered the entire sky!
The thunder, crackling with a piercing sound, expanded rapidly, then spread swiftly under the rising sun, until it completely filled half the sky above Loguetown before finally ending!
At the same time, amidst the blinding thunder, a voice, spoken in a light tone yet with a volume that resounded throughout the heavens and earth, rang out!
Just as everyone, especially Smoker, was filled with anticipation, the voice spoke coldly.
"Heh, it seems my speed is much faster than I imagined."
Sizzle sizzle sizzle!!!
The lightning that had covered half the sky suddenly contracted, then quickly reformed into a new shape.
Just after Gawain finished speaking, an enormous Dark Bird pattern, with a diameter of several kilometers, completely occupied the sky above Loguetown.
Immediately afterwards, a bolt of lightning, carrying boundless power, charged straight towards the Shiki, whose eyes had widened and who was now inexplicably excited.
A moment later, in the blink of an eye.
The Rokumei Kotetsu Gawain's hand collided violently with the Kogarashi on the left foot of the Shiki.
Clang!!!
Amidst the resounding clang of metal clashing, and in the sparks from the friction of swords, Gawain smiled and nodded at the Shiki through the blade.
"Shiki, haha, I've heard so much about you."
As for me... I am Gawain!!!