The Lonely Red, Down for the Count!
[Haki] is a latent power possessed by all people in the ocean—and not just people.
Under normal circumstances.
Whether it's [Conqueror's Haki], [Armament Haki], or [Observation Haki].
These qualities of Haki often require arduous training and practice to be developed and mastered.
But there are always some "lucky ones" on the high seas—or rather, some "gifted monsters."
They are born with the ability to use the power of [Haki].
Patrick Redfield, the Lone Red, possesses the innate talent of [Observation Haki].
This Observation Haki ability allows Redfield to directly read the true thoughts of other beings.
But.
Unlike a certain anonymous "Natural Destroyer" who wasted his entire life on his talents.
Redfield not only mastered his own Observation Haki, a talent that allows him to read minds.
Moreover, based on this innate talent, through later battles and training, he mastered another new Observation Haki ability—the ability known as "Future Sight"!
Read people's minds and Future Sight.
This unique and powerful [Observation Haki] was the true reliance that allowed the Lone Red to roam the seas!
Then.
With his own abilities, the Lone Red stood shoulder to shoulder with the Roger Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates.
Now.
It's time for Shiki the Golden Lion II to experience the powerful suppressive force of this top-tier Observation Haki from the sea!
Like a nimble swift, Golden Lion II, wielding the twin swords [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma], flew directly to Redfield's side and launched a fierce attack.
But Redfield had already activated his Observation Haki, which allowed him to "Future Sight," and every move of the Golden Lion II was imprinted in the mind of the Lone Red.
It's not just about the current offensive routes of Golden Lion II.
Even the future, just seconds later, was captured by Redfield's [Observation Haki].
Coupled with Redfield's own exceptional Swordsmanship, he evaded all of the Golden Lion II's attacks with minimal effort.
The Golden Lion II's [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma] drew sharp trajectories in the air, the snow-white blades wielding dazzling sword light, each sword light containing enough power to be fatal.
But Redfield strolled calmly amidst the sword light, fully activating his "Future Sight" [Observation Haki], easily dodging every deadly sword strike.
While dodging, Redfield still had the energy to taunt the Golden Lion II.
"Not bad Swordsmanship."
In the brief pause between words, Redfield dodged [Karasuma]'s slash and [Sakazuki]'s thrust.
"But kid, your skill level is still far below that of the real Shiki!"
The Lone Red, having roamed the seas for so many years, naturally encountered many formidable enemies, including Golden Lion Shiki.
The Golden Lion II ignored Redfield's words, but his eyes were also shining brightly red, indicating that he had pushed his [Observation Haki] to its limit.
The reason he went straight to Lone Red after entering Infinite Hell, abandoning the other prisoners of Infinite Hell, was that...
It's because the Lone Red One herself is incredibly strong, and she also possesses extremely powerful Observation Haki!
Such an enemy is undoubtedly the perfect opponent to hone the [Haki] of the Golden Lion II!
The Golden Lion II used Redfield as a sparring partner, constantly honing his [Observation Haki] in an attempt to find that glimmer of inspiration.
Even if they couldn't learn Redfield's innate Observation Haki ability to "read minds."
"Future Sight" is something worth pondering at least a little!
Golden Lion II was engrossed in the battle, constantly activating his [Observation Haki].
However, Redfield was somewhat disgusted by this situation where he could only take the beating and couldn't fight back.
Back then, he was also Great Pirate who wielded an umbrella sword and slashed his way from Paradise into the New World.
But he has just been released from prison.
Redfield was not in his prime, and he didn't even have a weapon.
He had no desire to continue entangled with the enemy.
This is Impel Down.
Redfield had been imprisoned for so many years, and finally, a simpleton was released from his shackles.
We absolutely cannot waste all our time on this kid!
"Kid, people from Infinite Hell have arrived!"
While dodging the Swordsmanship attacks of the Golden Lion II, Redfield used his Observation Haki to sense the other situations within the Infinite Hell.
"Those were the jailers from Impel Down, a Chief Jailer and a Jailer Chief, and they had four idiots with them—"
"Oh, so it's Prison Beast."
Redfield sensed the "visitor" at that moment.
It was Domino and Sadie-chan who had previously planned to infiltrate the Infinite Hell to release Shiryu of the Rain.
They weren't supposed to be moving this slowly.
However, Golden Lion II acted too quickly.
Domino and Sadie-chan hadn't even entered the Infinite Hell yet when the Golden Lion II had already arrived.
The Deputy Warden and the Jailer Chief were still hesitant about how to proceed with the next step of the plan.
Unexpectedly, the prison guards in the Surveillance Room promptly brought back some "good news" --
The Golden Lion II unleashed his Lone Red, but for some unknown reason, the two clashed and are now fighting!
At a critical juncture.
Domino acted decisively.
While Golden Lion II and the Lone Red are fighting, rush into Infinite Hell at top speed and unleash Shiryu of the Rain!
But neither Domino nor Sadie-chan expected this...
The two's actions had already been detected by Lone Red the moment they entered Infinite Hell.
"Those two women came to Infinite Hell in order to release the Deputy Warden named 'Shiryu of the Rain'."
Redfield continued his verbal offensive against the Golden Lion II, trying to shake off the persistent brat.
Aren't you going to stop them?
With his bloodshot eyes, the Golden Lion II tirelessly wielded [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma], like a robot devoid of any emotion.
Shiryu?
Domino?
Sadie-chan?
These people's actions were completely outside of Golden Lion II's considerations.
However, the next name called out by Redfield slowed Golden Lion II's movements slightly.
"Marine Headquarters Admiral! Kizaru!"
While dealing with the attacks of the Golden Lion II, Redfield quickly flipped through Domino's inner thoughts.
"Impel Down has contacted him!"
No sooner said than done.
A yellow flash illuminated the Infinite Hell.
Marine Headquarters Admiral Kizaru makes his appearance!
After entering the Infinite Hell.
Kizaru immediately flashed again, like a beam of light, and directly traversed to the edge of the battlefield between Golden Lion II and Redfield.
"You really look like Golden Lion Shiki!"
Kizaru first glanced at the ragged, haggard-looking Lone Red, then focused his attention on the culprit behind the "Impel Down fall incident."
"However, is it alright to end things here?"
"Kizaru..."
Golden Lion II involuntarily stopped his attack and looked sullenly at the Marine Headquarters Admiral who had appeared like divine soldiers descending from the sky.
Why is it always you?
"Is this the current generation of Admiral? I wonder how their strength compares to that of Garp, Sengoku, and Zephyr back in the day."
Meanwhile, Redfield took the opportunity to catch his breath, his red eyes fixed on Kizaru.
"They want to wipe me and this kid out of the water..."
"That's incredibly confident!"
"Grandpa, thank you so much for the compliment!"
Kizaru said calmly.
"And this young man, who looks just like a young Golden Lion, have we met before?"
"Phew... it's no fun now that you're here."
Golden Lion II sighed, and jet-black Armament Haki coiled around [Sakazuki].
"I'm not playing anymore!"
[More-More Fruit - 100x Speed]!
Kizaru's pupils contracted slightly, fully preparing to face the enemy.
But to his surprise, the Golden Lion II's target was not him, an Admiral, but rather the Lone Red, who should have been on the same side as him!
Redfield's [Observation Haki] sent him a frantic warning.
The [Observation Haki] that "Future Sight" showed him a scene that he could not accept at all.
'Move! My body!'
Redfield tried his best to move, but his aging body did not respond to his requests at all.
With the blessing of [More-More Fruit - 100x Speed], Golden Lion II unleashed an incredibly fast speed, appearing directly in front of Redfield as if traversing time and space.
"Slash!"
Golden Lion II swung his [Sakazuki] sword heavily.
Completely caught off guard, Redfield couldn't even muster a simple defensive move before being struck directly in the body by [Sakazuki].
A surge of violent power traveled along [Sakazuki]'s blade and directly into Redfield's body.
The Lone Red immediately flew towards his "single room," leaving countless drops of blood in its wake.
Boom!
Redfield slammed heavily against the prison bars, leaving a human-shaped mark on them, before crashing into the walls of Impel Down behind him with a deafening roar.
A regular seven-star Star Trophy appeared before Golden Lion II's eyes.
[Star Trophy: The Lone Red Patrick Redfield]
[Trophy Star Rating: ★★★★: ★★★★★★★]
Another seven-star Big Trophy in hand!
Golden Lion II exhaled a breath of stale air.
Kizaru watched as Golden Lion II Lone Red, and couldn't help but gently stroke his chin a few times.
"Won't you be hurting that old man's feelings by doing this?"
Kizaru offered this seemingly well-intentioned reminder.
"It's really scary that they would casually attack pirates from their own faction."
"Kizaru."
Golden Lion II put away the Star Trophy and cast a calm glance at Kizaru, who remained composed.
"If you care so much about pirates, why don't you abandon the darkness and embrace the light?"
Abandon darkness and embrace light?
Kizaru blinked.
What are you talking about?
"No way, really?"
A bright smile suddenly appeared on the face of the Golden Lion II.
"A righteous Admiral wouldn't really enjoy being a lackey for the World Government and the Celestial Dragons, would he?"
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