Golden Lion

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Power Progression

History

Shiki served in the Rocks Pirates before leading the Flying Pirates. When Roger refused his proposed alliance, their crews fought at sea; a storm sank much of Shiki’s fleet, and a falling ship’s wheel struck his head. Removing it was considered life-threatening 63 65. After Roger’s impending execution became known, Shiki attacked Marineford. Garp and Sengoku captured him after he destroyed more than half the base. He escaped Impel Down’s sixth level two years later by cutting off his own legs 260.

Following his escape, Shiki sought out Whitebeard and proposed that they conquer the world together. Whitebeard refused but told him that Roger’s will had an heir in Seven, a former Roger Pirate. Shiki went to Shimotsuki Village to judge Seven for himself 65 69. Seven and the Morning Star Pirates defeated and captured him there 68 69.

Seven later offered Shiki freedom and assistance in exchange for flying the crew’s ships over the Red Line; Shiki also agreed not to destroy the East Blue for twenty years. After Seven removed the wheel from his head and helped regenerate his legs, Shiki joined the Morning Star Pirates and brought in former Flying Pirates subordinates 88 96 97 110. He killed his former Rocks crewmate Ochoku during the crew’s takeover of Hachinosu 103.

Shiki’s allegiance remained competitive. He challenged Seven for control of the crew, intending to recruit its members if he won, but was gravely injured by Seven’s single attack. Seven rescued and healed him 111. Later, Shiki obtained the first Pure Gold ring Seven distributed and sought an alliance of Sea Emperors to confront the Marines at New Marineford 229 260 261. Under the United Kingdom, he held the post of Air Force Fleet Admiral 436.

Appearance

Shiki is an older pirate often seen with a cigar and his two swords, Sakura Ten and Withered Wood 68 97 111.

• Ship’s wheel — lodged in his head until Seven removed it 63 88.
• Legs — severed to escape Impel Down and later regenerated with a Senzu Bean 96 260.
• Golden hair — seen flying wildly during the confrontation at New Marineford 297.

Personality

Shiki takes fierce pride in his reputation and respects exceptional strength. His humiliation at Shimotsuki Village drove him into a reckless fight with Seven, while a later challenge showed that joining Seven’s crew had not ended his desire to lead 69 111. He also worries about his standing among the Morning Star Pirates and sought greater influence by gathering his former subordinates 103.

He remains ambitious but can adjust his plans. After concluding that attacking New Marineford alone would repeat the mistake that led to his imprisonment, he sought support from the other Sea Emperors 260 261.

Abilities & Skills

Float-Float Fruit

Shiki is a Float-Float Fruit user who can fly and provide aerial transport 63 88.

• Flew with his swords beneath his feet when he confronted Seven at Shimotsuki Village 68.
• Agreed to fly the Morning Star Pirates’ ships over the Red Line when their coating could not be trusted 88.

Swordsmanship and Haki

Shiki is one of the Morning Star Pirates’ Great Swordsmen and fights with two blades 96 97.

• Lion Slash Valley — a series of slashes he unleashed during his duel with Seven 69.
• Armament and Conqueror’s Haki — coated his swords with both during his later challenge to Seven 111 149.
• Limit — his strongest attack could not break Seven’s Conqueror’s Haki defense 111.

Equipment / Weapons / Items

• Sakura Ten and Withered Wood — Shiki’s paired famous swords 111.
• Pure Gold ring — worn on his left ring finger to preserve his physical condition 229.
• Complete Lion — a ship associated with Shiki and his recruits 229.

Relationships

• Seven / Beelzebul — defeated and captured Shiki, then restored his body and became his captain. Shiki later challenged him for command 69 96 111.
• Whitebeard / Newgate — fellow former Rocks Pirate whose refusal of an alliance led Shiki to seek out Seven; they later discussed a Sea Emperor alliance 65 261.
• Roger — rival whom Shiki respected and once tried to recruit as an ally 63 65.
• Ochoku — former Rocks associate killed by Shiki during the Hachinosu takeover 95 103.
• Garp and Sengoku — captured Shiki at Marineford; he later wanted revenge for that defeat 229 260.
• Jack — young recruit Shiki introduced to Seven, then allowed to remain in Inazuma for training 229 230.

Notable Quotes

“Roger’s dead. Let’s join forces and rule the world.” 65

“I am the Golden Lion!!” 111