Sky Islands! A Legend of the Old Era! The Golden Lion, Shiki!

"Stay where you are, and don't move."

Storm withdrew his Observation Haki and turned to look at Nami beside him, giving her a serious word of advice.

"I'll be right back."

Nami sensed Storm's seriousness, bit her lip, nodded silently, and stopped being mischievous.

Storm left a Blue-Eyes White Dragon beside Nami as her "guardian dragon".

Immediately afterwards, he rode another Blue-Eyes White Dragon, soaring straight into the sky.

In less than a moment.

Storm rode the Blue-Eyes White Dragon high into the sky, following the ever-rising island he had just discovered, until he arrived at a very special "archipelagic" area.

This is a vast sky archipelago, with islands of all sizes floating high in the sky, much like a "sky island" that only exists in fantasy stories.

At the very center of this sky archipelago is a floating Sky Island roughly shaped like a ship.

A Haki golden lion's head stands at the front of this floating Sky Island, while densely packed wooden oars are planted on both sides, making it look like an "island ship" that can sail freely in the sky!

Looking out over the entire ocean.

A pirate crew that uses an entire island as its "ship".

Storm only knew two examples.

One is Gecko Moria's "Thriller Bark".

Another one is Golden Lion Shiki's "Floating Island Ship"!

"Although I already knew that Golden Lion Shiki's [Float-Float Fruit] allowed him to effortlessly manipulate islands, making them float freely in the sky."

"But witnessing this scene with my own eyes still leaves me deeply moved."

"Golden Lion Shiki, his [Float-Float Fruit] has definitely been developed to the [Awakening] level!"

Storm took a deep breath, his Observation Haki mixed with the faint electromagnetic waves granted by the Rumble- Rumble-Rumble Fruit, sensing the Flying Islands ahead.

In an instant.

Storm heard clearly all the "sounds" in the Flying Islands.

Laughter, the sound of drinking, and the roars of monsters...

Most importantly, Storm has heard the "voice" of Golden Lion Shiki.

The moment the main target is locked in.

Storm raised his right hand, and dazzling lightning condensed on his palm, communicating with the free electrons in the surrounding environment, with a continuous "buzzing" sound of electricity.

The next moment.

Storm swung his right hand downwards, and a bolt of lightning as thick as a water column suddenly descended from the sky above, striking precisely near the central mast of the Floating Island Ship.

God's Punishment!

Rumble--

It erupted with a deafening roar.

The central mast of the Floating Island Ship is like an oversized lightning rod, attracting all the surrounding lightning and enveloping the entire mast in powerful lightning.

The terrifying electric current spread in all directions, relentlessly attacking everything around it, whether living or non-living, all were subject to its assault.

In Storm's perception, the aura surrounding the central mast of the floating Sky Island rapidly became chaotic.

Meanwhile...

A fierce and domineering aura also erupted from that direction.

The next instant.

Several crescent-shaped Flying Slash out from the center of the Floating Island Ship. They flew at extremely high speeds, easily tearing through the surrounding atmosphere and emitting a sharp, terrifying whistling sound, like the roar of a lion.

The targets of these Flying Slash are very clear.

It's that Blue-Eyes White Dragon at Storm's feet!

Facing the oncoming Flying Slash.

Storm and the Blue-Eyes White Dragon are of one mind.

The latter opened its gaping maw and aimed at the Flying Slash in front of it, unleashing a dragon's roar that resounded through the sky.

[Dragon's Roar]!

"Roar--"

A violent shockwave erupted from directly in front of the Blue-Eyes White Dragon, fearlessly meeting the sharp Flying Slash head-on.

The two forces collided violently in mid-air, instantly unleashing a deafening explosion.

Rumble--

The crescent-shaped Flying Slash and the fan-shaped Dragon's Roar shockwave collided in the sky, and the terrifying power transformed into visible white waves of air that spread outwards, as if a super hurricane had been unleashed in the high heavens.

Affected by the shockwave, the surrounding floating Sky Island moved a short distance into the distance.

Just then...

A golden figure flashed out from the central island ship of the Flying Islands.

He was dressed in a simple outfit with a distinct Wano Country style, and his gorgeous golden hair, like a lion's mane, was draped down his back. However, the top of his head was completely bare, with a dark brown ship's wheel stuck upright on his bald head.

Shiki the Golden Lion!

"Hehehe!"

Golden Lion Shiki stood atop the twin swords [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma], floating freely in the sky. Gusts of wind whipped his robes and long hair, but could not conceal his domineering Haki.

"White Dragon? You're the newly appointed Shichibukai, White Dragon, by the World Government?"

Golden Lion Shiki recognized Storm's identity at a glance.

That Blue-Eyes White Dragon was truly eye-catching.

However, Golden Lion Shiki doesn't take the so-called "Shichibukai" seriously at all.

Who is Golden Lion Shiki?

A member of the Rocks Pirates, Captain of the Flying Pirates, and a legendary Great Pirate who nearly destroyed the Roger Pirates and dominated the New World!

This is a genuine "legend of the Old Era"!

Who were the strongest individuals who were once considered on par with Golden Lion Shiki?

Navy's Sky, Sengoku, Garp, Zephyr; Pirates' Roger, Whitebeard, Big Mom.

Even that "trainee kid" on the Rocks Pirates back then later became the Pirate Emperor of this era— Beasts Kaido.

What are the Shichibukai?

However, they were merely defeated opponents of the Yonko.

If Golden Lion Shiki would even glance at these new-age brats, it would be an admission of defeat for him!

What White Dragon?

Golden Lion Shiki looked around, trying to find another person.

"Where's that kid who just made the thunder? That must have been the power of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit]! I heard that the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] was eaten by a brat who looks like Newgate! Where is that brat now?"

Golden Lion Shiki didn't care at all about the Shichibukai, White Dragon.

On the contrary, Edward Newgate, who had not yet appeared but was known as "Whitebeard the Second," attracted his attention more.

No matter what.

That's Whitebeard the Second.!

Whitebeard the Second. ate the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit]!

Golden Lion Shiki thought that this kind of kid was more interesting.

"Is this what you mean by 'thunder'?"

Storm burst forth with dazzling lightning, and endless bolts of lightning gathered around him, forming a hideous and twisted creature of lightning.

"Lightning Dragon!"

Boom--

The white Lightning Dragon, composed entirely of lightning, unleashed an unimaginable and terrifying speed.

Caught off guard, Golden Lion Shiki was bitten on the spot by this "Lightning Dragon".

A terrifying surge of electricity erupted high in the sky, turning half the sky a white hue reminiscent of lightning.

The electric light dissipates.

Golden Lion Shiki reappeared before Storm.

Compared to his arrogant and unruly demeanor when he first appeared, Golden Lion Shiki now exudes a more dejected and wretched air.

The antique-style clothing was riddled with holes from the lightning strike, and the magnificent, lion-mane-like hair was twisted into a messy, frizzy mess. Black marks were visible all over the body.

"Hmph..."

Golden Lion Shiki opened his mouth and exhaled a puff of white smoke, glaring at Storm in shock and anger.

"Kid, did you eat the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit]?"

"You talk too much nonsense!"

Storm stared coldly at Golden Lion Shiki.

"Having retired from the stage of the sea for so many years, has the body grown old, and the heart grown old too?"

Once Upon a time.

Golden Lion Shiki was also a legendary Great Pirate roamed the seas and was virtually invincible.

Until a ship's rudder was stuck in his forehead...

Since the Battle of Edd War.

The Golden Lion's Flying Pirates suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of Roger's Roger Pirates.

The Golden Lion himself suffered an unexpected misfortune, with a ship's rudder stuck in his skull, and has since lived a semi-retired life.

The Flying Pirates, nearly wiped out in the Battle of Edd War, are no longer the force they once were.

Until Roger became king and surrendered.

Feeling indignant on Roger's behalf, Golden Lion Shiki took the initiative to approach Marine Headquarters...

Storm got a little angry just thinking about it.

"Golden Lion Shiki, do you even know that the hatred between us is a blood feud!"

When Golden Lion Shiki attacked Marine Headquarters.

It happened to be the time of Storm's birth.

Storm almost experienced the bizarre feeling of being "born to die".

This matter is involved.

The lightning crackling around Storm's body grew increasingly dazzling and astonishing.

Boom!

A loud clap of thunder followed.

Storm's figure vanished instantly, leaving only a streak of lightning in his wake.

Golden Lion Shiki's pupils contracted sharply, and a faint red light shone deep within his eyes as he instantly activated his [Observation Haki].

Storm went straight to Golden Lion Shiki, raised his right fist, and simultaneously wrapped [Armament Haki] around his lightning-fast fist.

Electric Current Propelled - Lightning Fist!

Golden Lion Shiki was no slower. He quickly raised his right leg, and the famous Famous Sword [Sakazuki], which had replaced his calf, swung upwards, the gleaming blade drawing a sharp trajectory in mid-air.

Bite!

Storm's "Lightning Fist" and Golden Lion Shiki's [Sakazuki] collided, and the crisp sound of metal clashing echoed far and wide.

'This power...'

Feeling the astonishing power emanating from [Sakazuki], Golden Lion Shiki's expression suddenly changed.

But before he could take the next step...

A dazzling burst of lightning erupted once again from the fist that had blocked [Storm Sakazuki]'s sword.

[Rumble-Rumble Fruit] I love enemies who can conduct electricity!

A cold light flashed in Storm's eyes as the power of the [Rumble-Rumble Ring] was unleashed.

"Ten million volts!"

Sizzle sizzle--

A powerful electric current traveled along the metal blade of [Sakazuki] and directly into the body of Golden Lion Shiki.

Golden Lion Shiki was once again enveloped in the dazzling lightning of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit].

The intense numbness made it impossible for him to control his body, and he couldn't even maintain his original strength.

Golden Lion Shiki was completely paralyzed by the electric shock, and naturally could no longer resist Storm's "Lightning Fist".

Under Storm's "Thunder Fist" bombardment.

Golden Lion Shiki flew towards the distant Floating Island Ship a shooting star, crashing directly into its interior.

The remnants of the Old Era should make a proper exit!

Second update, 6,000 words, here you go!

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