You Rely Too Much on Your Devil Fruit, Kizaru!

The Rocks Pirates dominated the seas approximately 30 to 40 years ago.

At that time, the young Kizaru had not yet joined the Navy, but he had heard many rumors about the Rocks Pirates.

Because of the "God Valley Incident," the Navy and pirates joined forces in a rare show of fighting against the enemy, Rocks Pirates to fall apart and become history.

Later, the World Government ordered the complete erasure of all information related to this once-dominant pirate crew that had dominated the seas.

Even today, many "newcomers" are completely unaware of the existence of the Rocks Pirates.

However, Kizaru vividly remembered the existence of the Rocks Pirates.

Especially as time goes by, one Great Pirate after another rises in the New World.

The Rocks Pirates' prestige continues to rise!

The Whitebeard Pirates, the BIG MOM Pirates, the Beasts Pirates, the Ochoku Pirates...

Of the four Pirate Emperors of the New World, three were originally from the Rocks Pirates!

The remaining Ochoku Pirates have now occupied Hachinosu Island —the former headquarters of the Rocks Pirates.

Furthermore, these are just the most powerful Great Pirate who have survived to this day.

Historically, there have been many other Great Pirate who also "split off" from the Rocks Pirates.

Golden Lion Shiki, Captain John, Silver Axe, Empress of Kuja...

One name after another flashed through Kizaru's mind.

Even a Marine Headquarters Admiral wouldn't want to see such a super pirate crew reappear.

Kizaru transformed into a flash, teleporting to another naval warship nearby. His eyes, hidden behind his sunglasses, had become completely serious.

"You and Whitebeard the Second. are pirates on the same ship."

Kizaru looked at the Golden Lion II was floating freely in mid-air.

"So you are... the Golden Lion II?"

I prefer to be called 'Rhein'.

Golden Lion II wielded his twin swords as if they were two enormous Tact.

The naval warships, which had just been completely torn apart by "Lion Thousand-Cut Valley," began to move rapidly under his command. Pieces of the warships were completely shattered and then directly reassembled, eventually forming one huge spike after another.

"The lion is smashed to pieces!"

Amidst the howling wind, countless thick, sharp spikes shot towards Kizaru's location, each one powerful enough to easily tear apart a human body or even pierce through steel.

"Rhein ..."

Faced with an attack of this magnitude, Kizaru didn't even consider dodging.

How could someone as brilliant as him possibly be afraid of such a purely physical attack that lacks any hint of Haki?

One after another, enormous wooden spikes flew through the air, each spike's tip displaying an eerie limestone color.

Kizaru ignored them and was about to say something to Rhein, the Golden Lion II., on the other side.

However--

Bang!

A huge wooden splinter slammed into Kizaru's lower back with a dull thud.

"This..."

Kizaru staggered, nearly catching his breath.

But what made him even more uneasy was that he was now unable to activate his abilities!

A feeling of extreme weakness welled up in Kizaru's heart. His [Glint-Glint Fruit] ability was temporarily "sealed" at this moment, and he could no longer feel its presence.

"Seastone!"

As Kizaru looked at the massive wooden spikes that had reached him, he struggled to call out the name of this being, which was a natural enemy for any Devil Fruit User.

That's right!

The eerie gray color at the tips of these enormous wooden spikes is actually the color of Seastone!

The "raw materials" that Golden Lion II used to create these giant wooden spikes were the several naval warships anchored in the waters near Impel Down.

The fact that these naval warships could cross the Calm Belt and reach Impel Down smoothly means that their hulls were all inlaid with Seastone!

Golden Lion II certainly knew that Kizaru was Devil Fruit User the [Glint-Glint Fruit], which allowed him to ignore most physical attacks.

But that's exactly the kind of enemy he's fighting!

The vast majority of Logia Devil Fruit User have an extremely confident mindset that "I am immune to physical attacks, so I don't need to pay attention to them."

With this confident mindset, Logia Devil Fruit User are easily influenced by seemingly insignificant tricks.

Just like Seastone!

During the attack, Golden Lion II quietly moved the Seastone embedded in the bottom of the naval warships to the tips of the wooden spikes.

He had initially thought that Kizaru would dodge the attack, but to his surprise, the other party actually stepped into the trap!

Does Kizaru not have "Future Sight"?

A thought flashed through the mind of the Golden Lion II.

But he quickly dismissed the thought.

Kizaru was hit by Seastone and was temporarily unable to use his [Glint-Glint Fruit] ability, which put him in a slump.

At this point, of course we should strike while the iron is hot and beat him while he's down!

The remaining wooden spikes, after the first spike's attack had been effective, immediately sped up and flew over.

The splinters were arranged far too tightly together.

After taking the hit from the first wooden spike, Kizaru was somewhat dazed.

During the brief moment he was distracted, the remaining splinters pierced him one by one.

Bang bang bang--

A series of extremely deep sounds rang out.

Kizaru was stabbed in the body one "Seastone Splinter" after another.

The continuous impacts caused a trickle of blood to involuntarily spill from the corner of Kizaru's mouth.

How many years has it been since I last felt this kind of excruciating pain, since obtaining the [Glint-Glint Fruit]?

Kizaru couldn't think of an answer for a moment.

However, he knew very well that with his body firmly held in place by Seastone, he was completely unable to use the [Glint-Glint Fruit]!

'Teacher Zephyr...'

For some reason, Kizaru's image flashed through Zephyr's mind in a strange way, but it only lasted for a moment.

Huge wooden spikes were thrust against Kizaru's body from all directions.

From a distance, it looks like a giant wooden sea urchin floating in the sky.

The next instant.

Golden Lion II manipulates this "wooden sea urchin" while simultaneously controlling the vast ocean below.

The sea urchin fell downwards.

The seawater surged skyward.

The distance between the two is constantly decreasing.

If seawater comes into contact with Kizaru, he will be just like Magellan before him, completely losing his fighting ability in no time!

However, Kizaru is, after all, a Marine Headquarters Admiral.

Even though he has temporarily lost the power of the [Glint-Glint Fruit], his physical skills are still quite formidable!

His physical attributes are "weak," and his martial arts skills are "weak," but this only applies when compared to other strong individuals of the same level.

They were held in place by Seastone and wooden spikes, and were about to be thrown into the sea.

At this critical moment, Kizaru unleashed all his strength.

Suddenly, his body, which was being held up by the Seastone and wood spikes, underwent a strange change, as if he had swelled up several inches.

Kizaru controlled his body, which swelled up like an inflated balloon.

This technique comes from [Life Return]!

The next moment.

Kizaru's size shrunk back to its original form.

This rise and fall.

Kizaru forcefully pushed aside the Seastone -inlaid wooden spikes around him, avoiding direct contact with the Seastone.

By this time, the seawater from below had already submerged most of his leather shoe!

[Glint-Glint Fruit]!

At this critical moment, Kizaru activated his Devil Fruit ability, transforming into countless photons that darted through the gaps in the Seastone splinters.

Boom!

The seawater from below crashed against the wooden sea urchin, which had lost its "bilirubin," and the powerful impact instantly shattered the wooden spikes.

But at this moment, Kizaru had already appeared on the mast of another airship.

In past battles against enemies, Kizaru relied on his unparalleled speed at sea thanks to the [Glint-Glint Fruit], allowing him to escape even if he couldn't win.

After a fierce battle, Kizaru's clothes were slightly dirty.

This happens frequently.

However, some time ago, Kizaru clashed with Whitebeard the Second.

The speed of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit] is in no way inferior to that of the [Glint-Glint Fruit].

Kizaru was caught off guard by Whitebeard the Second., who beat him several times, causing severe injuries to his ribs.

Now they are fighting against Golden Lion II.

Kizaru suffered from the [Glint-Glint Fruit] again. Overconfident, he was forced to stay in the sea by the Seastone spikes, and was almost sent into the sea.

Even after struggling to escape, he was in a sorry state, his once-respectable suit now tattered and torn.

Kizaru gasped slightly.

His ribs, which weren't fully healed to begin with, were now throbbing with pain again.

"Two monsters!"

Kizaru became completely serious. He clasped his hands together, pulled them outward, and a golden "Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi" appeared in his palm.

His figure vanished from his spot in an instant, appearing directly in front of Golden Lion II as if by a photon leap.

The "Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi" was raised high above his head and slashed downwards, seemingly about to cut the Golden Lion II in two!

However, Golden Lion II's Observation Haki had already detected Kizaru's movements. He raised his Sakazuki and Karasuma, holding them horizontally in front of him.

Clang--

The "Ame no Murakumo no Tsurugi" clashed fiercely with [Sakazuki] and [Karasuma], the clear sound of the collision echoing through the sky.

"Golden Lion II!"

Kizaru stared at the Golden Lion II., who was standing close by, and was about to ask a question.

"Your next sentence is--"

Just then, the Golden Lion II spoke leisurely.

"Who are you and Whitebeard the Second.'s Captain?"

"You and Captain Whitebeard the Second. —Nani!?"

Kizaru finished his sentence, but then paused for a moment.

His thoughts were guessed by the enemy!

"Can't even see the 'future'? Is this what a Marine Headquarters Admiral is like?"

The Golden Lion II's eyes shone with a fierce red light, and his eight-star Observation Haki constantly sensed and read Kizaru's inner thoughts.

"You rely too much on Devil Fruit, Kizaru!"

First update! Please subscribe and vote with monthly tickets!

There will be more this afternoon.

It's around five o'clock...