This Is the Kind of Being the Word "Power" Was Made to Describe!

Boom!

Golden Lion Shiki crashed heavily into the Floating Island Ship, instantly creating a huge crater in the outer layer of soil, with soil and rocks continuously falling into the sea below.

The immense impact caused this Old Pirate of the Old Era, who had been away from the front lines of battle for nearly twenty years, to involuntarily cough up a mouthful of blood, which instantly stained his clothes.

The intense pain, like a raging fire, directly ignited the heart of Golden Lion Shiki.

"You wretched brat!"

Golden Lion Shiki struggled to his feet from the crater, his feet firmly planted in the mud. He looked up at the White Dragon in the sky above, his heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.

According to previously gathered intelligence, the Shichibukai White Dragon the Paramecia Clay- Clay Fruit.

The power of the [Logia Rumble- Rumble-Rumble Fruit] belongs to another monster rookie— Whitebeard the Second. Edward Teach!

Why are the powers of these two Devil Fruit now simultaneously present in White Dragon?

Golden Lion Shiki was surprised and uncertain about more than just this.

Why can White Dragon, that brat, use two completely different Devil Fruit abilities simultaneously?

As is widely known.

There is a widely circulated "secret" on the high seas.

No one Devil Fruit User has eaten Devil Fruit can eat a second Devil Fruit.

Once someone dares to touch this "secret".

To eat a second Devil Fruit when you already possess one Devil Fruit power.

His body would then clash due to the conflict between the powers of the two different Devil Fruit, causing him to die on the spot!

This is described as an "open secret" rather than an "ironclad rule."

This is because in the past, there have been Devil Fruit User possessed multiple levels of Devil Fruit abilities!

A distinctive name flashed through Golden Lion Shiki's mind.

'That brat White Dragon... is he also an [Alien]?'

The so-called [Alien].

That is, a special individual whose body structure differs from that of normal organisms.

Only such an [alien] can eat multiple Devil Fruit at the same time and possess multiple Devil Fruit abilities.

But...

"I don't care what's going on with you, you brat!"

Golden Lion Shiki leaped into the air, soaring out of the pit like a majestic rooster and into the high sky above.

Recalling his battle with Storm, he chose to temporarily abandon close-quarters combat using Swordsmanship and instead unleash his [Float-Float Fruit] ability.

The [Float-Float Fruit] allows inanimate objects to lose their original gravity and float freely in mid-air.

However, this is merely the most basic ability of the [Float-Float Fruit].

As a legendary Great Pirate of the Old Era, Golden Lion Shiki was a transcendent being who stood at the very top of the pyramid of the seas.

To become that level of power, one's abilities can have a "bias," but there absolutely cannot be a "weakness"!

In other words...

Whether it's [Haki], [Swordsmanship], or [Float-Float Fruit]...

Golden Lion Shiki developed them all to an extremely high level.

Take the [Float-Float Fruit] as an example.

Golden Lion Shiki had already developed the [Float-Float Fruit] to the [Awakening] level!

After Awakening, the [Float-Float Fruit] is far superior to the [Float-Float Fruit] in terms of both its range of influence and the precision of its Awakening.

The moment Golden Lion Shiki leaped into the air, he used the power of the [Float-Float Fruit] to levitate himself in mid-air.

Immediately afterwards, he reached out and aimed at another island floating next to the Floating Island Ship. The power of the [Float-Float Fruit] was unleashed, and an invisible force instantly took control of the island.

Golden Lion Shiki's right hand seemed to grasp an inexplicably powerful force. He pulled forward fiercely, and the enormous island flew forward along with his will.

An entire island, exuding a terrifying sense of oppression, hurtled toward Storm's location.

The island is falling on people!

This is what the [Float-Float Fruit] can do after it [Awakening]!

An entire island loomed over Storm, its massive shadow covering the space in which he stood, and the violent shockwaves made his robes flutter wildly.

Storm originally intended to use the extreme speed of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] to dodge to the side, completely ignoring the existence of the island.

But in the instant before dodging the lightning, Storm suddenly remembered his own [Haki].

The legendary Hero Garp used "mountains" to hone his "iron fist."

Then Storm can also use the "island" to hone his [Haki]!

"Using an island to practice [Haki]? Why didn't I think of that before?"

Storm took a deep breath, the power of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] surging through his body, the powerful electric current constantly stimulating his nerve cells, allowing him to unleash even faster and stronger power.

Electric Current Propelled by Lightning Fist Barrage!

Euler Euler Euler--

Storm swung his fists forward, the fists crackling with white lightning and black Haki creating a blurry afterimage in mid-air. The average person couldn't tell how many punches he threw in a single second.

Boom boom boom--

Storm's "Lightning Fist Barrage" continued to bombard the island, with deafening roars erupting continuously, and dust, gravel, and mud flying everywhere like a shower of flowers.

A huge crater quickly appeared on the ground of the floating Sky Island, and the depth of the crater continued to extend and lengthen.

Each of Storm's "Lightning Fist Barrage" not only contained the extreme speed of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit], but also carried the "internal destruction" effect of [Armament Haki].

The seemingly enormous island was as fragile as paper under Storm's two "thunder fists".

Storm was like a tireless drilling machine, completely drilling through the entire island from the outside in and back again!

Amidst the flying island fragments, Storm's body, wreathed in lightning and Haki, reappeared before Golden Lion Shiki.

"Why choose to take the hit head-on when you could have dodged it?"

Golden Lion Shiki watched Storm with great interest.

"Hahaha! Kid, I acknowledge you!"

Golden Lion Shiki kicked his legs repeatedly, and the two Famous Sword [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma] wrapped around his legs swung in mid-air, creating a dazzling display of sword light that was impenetrable to water.

"Lion - Thousand-Cut Valley!"

One after another, golden Flying Slash flew from the blades of Golden Lion Shiki's two Famous Swords. Each golden Flying Slash was enormous, with enough power to split mountains and cleave seas.

The dense, Flying Slash formed a giant net of attacks, overwhelming Storm, who seemed to have nowhere to hide.

Storm breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He looked at the approaching "Lion - Thousand-Cut Valley," his pupils flashing a sharp red light as he activated his [Observation Haki], discerning the flight trajectories of the countless Flying Slash.

In Storm's perception using Observation Haki, the seemingly impenetrable "Thousand-Cut Valley" actually contained multiple "passages" that allowed him to move freely.

[Geppo]!

Storm's feet slammed into the air, forcibly drawing strength from it, and instead of advancing, he retreated towards "Lion Thousand-Cut Valley".

A sharp, Flying Slash came straight at him, but Storm's steps were as leisurely as if he were taking a stroll. Seemingly on the verge of disaster, he actually passed through the inescapable net formed by "Lion's Thousand-Cut Valley" with ease.

This process, though seemingly extremely slow, is actually incredibly fast.

Golden Lion Shiki felt as if he had just unleashed "Lion's Thousand-Cut Valley".

The White Dragon, like a ghost, effortlessly pierced through the net of slashes and arrived directly in front of him.

"Is this all the remnant of the Old Era has?"

Storm instantly appeared in front of Golden Lion Shiki. He raised his iron fist, which was wrapped in Armament Haki, and slammed it down hard on Golden Lion Shiki in front of him.

"No wonder he's been hiding like a coward all these years!"

Storm's words came entirely from the heart.

After attacking Marine Headquarters, Golden Lion Shiki was defeated by Sengoku the Buddha Sengoku and the Hero Garp, and sent to Impel Down.

Only two years have passed.

Golden Lion Shiki then severed both of his legs and Impel Down, becoming what the world considers the "first" prisoner to escape from Impel Down.

But.

After successfully Impel Down from Impel Down.

Golden Lion Shiki found the ocean too boring without Roger, and he wanted to create one with Roger (scratch that) --

Cough cough.

Golden Lion Shiki felt that the "Great Pirate Era" that Pirate King Roger ushered in with his life was too gentle, and decided to let the "gentle" new era experience the terror from the Old Era!

Then...

Golden Lion Shiki went to the East Blue and diligently developed biological weapons for more than a decade.

Um...

Storm's assessment was -- Stupid!

Let me put it this way.

Storm thinks that Golden Lion Shiki isn't even as good as Sand Crocodile!

Even the Sand Crocodile knows to look for Ancient Weapon!

Golden Lion Shiki wants to use biotechnology?

Moreover, his biotechnology involves modifying a bunch of mindless beasts!

It's more than just stupid.

That's just... stupid!

Storm's fist slammed heavily into this remnant of the Old Era, whose brain had probably been wrecked by a ship's rudder.

Clang!

Golden Lion Shiki raised his right leg again, using the [Sakazuki] to barely block Storm's punch.

Meanwhile...

Storm's mocking voice drifted into Golden Lion Shiki's ears.

The eyes of the Old Era flying pirate instantly turned bloodshot.

"Kid, who do you think I am?"

"A remnant of the Old Era, a stray cat with both legs missing, Super Idiot who keeps ruining the [Float-Float Fruit]... Do you still want to hear more, Golden Lion?"

"You bastard!"

Golden Lion Shiki's anger burned ever brighter.

This time.

Before Storm could "discharge".

Golden Lion Shiki unleashed his full power, forcibly forcing the latter back several meters.

As Storm felt the power emanating from [Sakazuki], the mockery on his face intensified.

"Is this who you are now, Golden Lion Shiki?!"

Storm laughed loudly, his body crackling with electricity, and charged forward once more.

"Weak! Too weak!"

Storm swung his fists repeatedly, his iron fists wrapped in Armament Haki, each strike containing terrifying and astonishing power.

Golden Lion Shiki moved around in mid-air, repeatedly waving the [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma] on his legs.

Even though Golden Lion Shiki was once a world-class swordsman.

But at that time, he was still using both hands to wield the sword.

Change arms to legs.

And this happened during such a dangerous battle.

Golden Lion Shiki fell into a disadvantageous position at an unimaginable speed.

Storm's eyes gleamed crimson as he seized a fleeting opportunity and swung his right fist forward with tremendous force.

His right fist, as if it had some kind of premonition, bypassed Shiki the Golden Lion Shiki's dense network of sword light and struck Shiki the Golden Lion Shiki's body directly.

Bang!

It was accompanied by a dull, grating thud that made one's teeth ache.

Golden Lion Shiki's body flew hundreds of meters away like a shooting star before crashing heavily into a floating Sky Island.

"Cough--Wow!"

Golden Lion Shiki crashed into the island's interior, coughing up another mouthful of blood.

Since the Battle of Edd War.

Golden Lion Shiki's strength has always been affected by the ship's rudder above his head, preventing him from unleashing his full power.

After attacking the Marine Headquarters, he was imprisoned in Impel Down, but later escaped.

Golden Lion Shiki's strength has once again experienced a significant decline.

Even though he was once a top expert in the ocean, losing his legs would still have a fatal impact on his strength!

In addition, Golden Lion Shiki has not had a proper fight in the past ten years or so.

His strength has long since fallen from the top of the pyramid of power in the ocean.

Only...

Even if Golden Lion Shiki were aware of this, he wouldn't accept it!

Golden Lion Shiki once again emerged from the crater of the floating Sky Island.

He then unleashed the power of the [Float-Float Fruit] without reservation, forcibly dragging up the floating Sky Island beside him.

One after another, floating Sky Island crashed down upon this place under the control of Golden Lion Shiki's abilities, their overwhelming force enough to crush any coward.

These floating Sky Island are clearly part of the vast wealth accumulated by Golden Lion Shiki over the past decade.

But at this moment, he completely disregarded the islands, his men on them, and the wild beasts.

"Go to hell! You arrogant brat!"

Golden Lion Shiki manipulated more than a dozen islands and hurled them all at once at Storm.

This terrifying momentum made it seem as if they were going to smash Storm from the sky directly into the seabed!

Storm's figure was completely obscured by the island's shadow, but there was no trace of evasion in his eyes.

At that moment, only one thought occupied his mind.

Keep throwing punches!

Boom boom boom--

More than ten islands collided and pressed together.

Storm continued to swing his iron fists, clad in dark Armament Haki, tirelessly, just as before.

His fists were like thunderstorms, not only extremely fast but also carrying the terrifying momentum and destructive power of thunder with each strike.

So what if there are more than ten islands?

Destroying them is only a matter of time!

But Golden Lion Shiki wouldn't give Storm much time for "training".

"Lion's Might - Earth Strike!"

Under Golden Lion Shiki's manipulation, the [Float-Float Fruit] forcibly merged the dozen or so floating Sky Island together.

These natural islands, which originally maintained their original forms, under the power of the [Float-Float Fruit], underwent a rapid transformation, eventually forming a towering earthen lion.

The remnants of the Flying Pirates who remained on the island perished in this sudden turn of events.

Whether they were pirates or wild beasts, they were all "kneaded" into this earthen lion by Golden Lion Shiki.

Under the influence of the [Float-Float Fruit].

The texture of this earthen lion far surpasses that of ordinary mud islands.

The next moment.

Golden Lion Shiki directly removed the buoyancy applied to these islands.

The earth lion, along with Storm, who was squeezed to the very center, plummeted straight down into the vast sea below.

Golden Lion Shiki floated alone in the sky, looking down at the earth lion that was constantly falling below, his eyes filled with pride and satisfaction.

"Let us perish together with these islands, White Dragon..."

Boom!

The earthen lion plunged directly into the vast ocean, unleashing a towering tsunami hundreds of meters high.

As the waves gradually subsided, only faint ripples remained on the calm surface of the East Blue.

Golden Lion Shiki thought the battle was completely over and was about to turn and leave.

But at that moment, something unexpected happened.

Rumble--

It was accompanied by a deafening explosion.

The once calm sea erupted once again with a towering wave.

Its impact was no less dramatic than the simultaneous fall of more than ten islands.

It was as if someone had released a devastating bomb from beneath the sea, instantly igniting the entire ocean.

The seawater surged backward, rushing straight to the sky, with waves crashing endlessly.

The earth lion that Golden Lion Shiki had just created by combining more than ten floating Sky Island had been reduced to dust by the force of the explosion and disappeared with the ocean currents.

Amidst the towering white waves, wisps of terrifyingly powerful electric arcs were quite eye-catching.

This is not an ordinary silver-white electric arc.

Instead, it was Black Lightning Arc imbued with an intense aura of destruction!

Amidst the raging black lightning.

Storm's figure emerged step by step from the depths of the sea.

He was bathed in the surging waves and thunder, and finally arrived before Golden Lion Shiki.

At this time.

Storm's black hair stood on end, pointing towards the sky. Twisted Black Lightning Arc coiled and danced all over his body, as if he had entered an extremely special state.

"Golden Lion Shiki!"

Storm spoke, his voice seemingly containing some terrifying divine might, and the black lightning coiling around his body continued to release and expand along with his words.

Let me demonstrate it to you.

"The term 'power' is used to describe this kind of existence!"

The instant Storm finished speaking.

Endless black lightning enveloped his entire body.

A Black Thunder God stands in the sky!

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