The Second Golden Lion Takes the Stage!
"So this is the [Float-Float Fruit]!"
In his right hand, Storm held a strangely shaped Devil Fruit. Its skin was covered with irregular, strange protrusions, resembling clusters of white clouds, upon which were outlined mysterious Arabesque Swirl Pattern, adding to its mystique.
Having lost the power of the [Float-Float Fruit], Golden Lion Shiki's corpse continued to fall into the sea below.
Thump--
Golden Lion Shiki's body fell into the vast ocean, splashing up a small ripple on the surface.
Several waves crashed over, and a few bubbles rose up in the process.
The once-renowned Flying Pirates, amidst this fleeting, firework-like foam, faded into the Old Era of history with a remarkably simple "sea burial" ceremony.
This time, Storm paid no attention to the lifeless corpse. He simply released several long, thin, white, snake-like clay stalks and manipulated them to retrieve the two famous sea blades held by Golden Lion Shiki.
Famous Sword: [Sakazuki]
Famous Sword - [Karasuma].
As the swords of the former Flying Golden Lion Shiki, [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma] enjoy a very high reputation on this sea. Although they are not among the "Supreme Great Grade Swords Twelve Works", they are still famous "Great Grade Sword".
Unlike the samurai swords more commonly found on the high seas, the appearance of [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma] is closer to Storm's understanding of a "sword"—double-edged, with a straight blade and an unstoppable sharpness.
"Great weapon!"
Storm offered a word of praise.
What moved him was not only the appearance of [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma], but also the fact that the [Big Trophy] clearly defined the quality of these two Famous Swords.
Both [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma] are greatswords with a seven-star rating!
Storm also possessed a melee weapon—a [Alcohol Iron Ore Katana].
Ever since he learned that the Big Trophy could improve the quality and star rating of items...
He then used the low-star trophies he had accumulated that were no longer useful to frantically "add points" to [Alcohol Iron Ore Katana].
This ordinary military knife, originally from the Marine Headquarters Equipment Department, has reached a "five-star" quality after undergoing numerous Big Trophy upgrades!
However, the gap between [Alcohol Iron Ore Katana] and [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma] still exists.
Storm himself doesn't have any particular pursuit of "speed".
Whether it's Good Fast Sword with fifty skills, Twenty-One Great Grade Swords, or even Supreme Great Grade Swords Twelve Works.
These "fast knives," renowned among swordsmen, were nothing more than ordinary cold weapons in his eyes.
When Storm was still weak, he would practice swordsmanship diligently, spending his family fortune to commission weapons.
Back then, both cold weapons and firearms could inflict significantly more damage than fists, and were far more effective in combat.
But the current Storm has already Awakening [Haki].
The weapon's effect on his strength caused a dramatic, precipitous drop.
After all, the precedents of "the largest water pipe" and "the largest slipper" are there for all to see...
So what if it's a [Black Blade] painstakingly crafted by great swordsmen?
[Armament Haki], which counters all fancy techniques.
Besides.
The so-called "Black Blade" might not be what it seems!
Aside from the great swordsmen who forge [Black Blade].
The others are using [Black Blade]. Is he really using a knife, or is he being used by a knife?
All in all.
Storm acquired two Great Grade Swords, [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma], and was in a good mood, but that was about it.
Golden Lion Shiki's most important "legacy" is still that star --
[Float-Float Fruit]!
In Storm's view, the significance and value of the [Float-Float Fruit] far surpasses that of the [Flame-Flame Fruit], which is a Logia Fruit.
What is the [Flame-Flame Fruit]?
Many people can unleash fire-type abilities even without eating the [Flame-Flame Fruit].
Even the three ASL brothers (Ace, Sabo, and Luffy) can "use" fire-based abilities.
The "Fire Fist" technique has been passed down from Ace to Sabo, and from Sabo to Luffy, truly a "passing on of the torch."
In contrast, what about the [Float-Float Fruit]?
On this vast ocean, possessing the [Float-Float Fruit] is practically equivalent to having absolute air superiority!
Aside from superstorms in nature.
The [Float-Float Fruit] has almost nothing that can be called its "natural enemy"!
And then again...
Golden Lion Shiki inflicted pain on this new Great Pirate Era by using biotechnology to create wild beasts, which he then released into the East Blue to destroy human civilization.
But...
This guy could have just smashed the island!
They insist on manipulating technology!
Storm even suspected that Golden Lion Shiki's brain had become completely corrupted from being stuck in the ship's rudder for too long.
Isn't crashing an island far more destructive than unleashing a wild beast?
However, since the [Float-Float Fruit] now belongs to Storm, he naturally wouldn't waste this Paramecia Devil Fruit, which is of immense strategic importance.
This [Float-Float Fruit] is different from the [Flame-Flame Fruit] or the [Tyrannosaurus Fruit].
Storm's view on the [Float-Float Fruit] was -- for personal use.
Since it's for personal use, then I need the [Demon Ring].
"I now possess four [Demon Ring], each containing the power of the [Clay Fruit], [Nine-Tails Fox Fruit], [More-More Fruit], and [Rumble-Rumble Fruit]."
"I want to use the [Float-Float Fruit], but I don't have a new [Demon Ring], so I'll have to free up one of my existing four rings."
Storm currently has no extra six-star Big Trophy, nor can he wish for the [Demon Ring].
There is indeed a seven-star Big Trophy, and it's a "Death Stars Trophy".
However, Storm has other uses for the Death Stars Trophy and will not use it to "make a wish".
"Then... I choose you! [Nine-Tails Fox Fruit]!"
Storm has had the [Nine-Tails Fox Fruit] for quite some time now.
He originally thought that hunting this Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit would give him the answer to the current version of the game.
The result was unexpected...
There are also differences between Mythical Zoan.
Aside from the [Clay Fruit] that Storm has been using.
Both the [More-More Fruit] and the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] significantly boosted Storm's strength.
However, looking at the [Nine-Tails Fox Fruit]...
Aside from his "Transformation" ability, Storm basically didn't use the [Nine-Tails Fox Fruit] again.
This rare Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit, found in the vast ocean, was like a useless trifle in his hands...
Let's use it one last time!
Storm unleashed the power of the Clay Fruit, then applied the mimicry ability of the Nine-Tails Fox Fruit upon it.
In an instant.
A lifelike Clay Doll of the Golden Lion Shiki appeared before Storm.
"The replication effect is not bad, but this 'Golden Lion' is way too old! And too ugly!"
Storm examined the Clay Doll of Golden Lion Shiki.
This is a doll he created by touching and replicating the Golden Lion Shiki from before.
This doll not only replicated the appearance of Golden Lion Shiki, but even the ship's wheel on its head was copied.
At first glance.
This Clay Doll of Golden Lion Shiki looks just like a big yellow rooster.
With a casual slap, Storm flattened Shiki the Golden Lion Shiki Clay Doll into a pancake.
He plans to create a new "Golden Lion Shiki" later...
Let's focus on unleashing the power of the Nine-Tails Fox Fruit first!
Storm made up his mind and acted immediately.
He released the power of the Nine-Tails Fox Fruit from the Demon Ring, transforming it back into Devil Fruit.
At the same time.
In Storm's ability list, his previously six-star [Nine-Tails Fox Fruit] ability, which had been perfectly Awakening, became dim.
Having lost the power of the Devil Fruit, their original abilities became unusable.
Storm continued his operation.
The empty [Demon Ring] begins to draw power from the [Float-Float Fruit].
Not long afterward.
Storm has gained a new ability in his skill list.
[Float-Float Fruit:☆]
He summoned the [Golden Trophy] he had previously obtained by defeating some low-level pirates, and first upgraded the [Float-Float Fruit]'s power to five stars.
Then he summoned the Platinum Trophy that he hadn't used before, one from Vice Admiral Momonga of the Marine Headquarters Vice Admiral and the other from King Gage of the Germa Kingdom, and put them into the [Float-Float Fruit].
A few seconds passed.
Storm then gained a brand new, [Awakening] level Devil Fruit ability!
[Float-Float Fruit: ★★★★★★] (Six stars)
"We lost an Awakening Mythical Zoan, but gained an Awakening Paramecia!"
Storm carefully sensed the power of the Float-Float Fruit contained within the Demon Ring, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.
Although he lost the power of the Nine-Tails Fox Fruit, it was only a temporary loss.
However, if he could obtain another [Demon Ring], he could regain all the abilities of the [Nine-Tails Fox Fruit].
Without suffering any significant losses, he gained the [Awakening] level [Float-Float Fruit] ability.
It's a win-win situation.
Storm won twice!
After briefly experiencing the power of the [Float-Float Fruit], Storm continued sculpting the Clay Doll.
This time, the Clay Doll he sculpted were still --
Golden Lion Shiki!
Even without the Nine-Tails Fox Fruit, Storm couldn't achieve a perfect 1:1 replica of his appearance.
However, a seven-star [Clay Fruit] can guarantee sufficient precision.
Storm doesn't need another old and ugly Golden Lion Shiki...
Time slips away, bit by bit.
A familiar yet unfamiliar figure appeared before Storm.
He was tall and muscular, with thick, sharp golden hair that reached his waist. He held the famous Great Grade Sword [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma] in his hands, and his whole body exuded a ferocious aura like a prehistoric beast.
Storm slowly removed the [Float-Float Ring] from his finger and tossed it to the man in front of him.
The latter raised his right hand along with his movement, grabbed the [Float-Float Ring] in his hand, and put it on.
Storm looked at the blond man in front of him with satisfaction.
[Float-Float Fruit], [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma], Great Swordsman, Flying Pirates...
All these elements come together.
This is not Golden Lion Shiki.
It is none other than the Golden Lion II!
"Hehehe--"
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