Golden Lion gripped his blades tightly, the veins bulging in his arms. The muscle paralysis caused by the lightning had already worn off, and his terrifying strength shattered the Wood Dragon.
"Water Style: Water Dragon Bite Explosion!"
Patri Vic slapped both hands against the ground, and a vast area around him instantly became covered in water.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!!!"
The rising streams of water repeatedly attacked Golden Lion. Floating in midair with the Deka Deka no Mi, Golden Lion swung both swords and cut down the incoming water.
The countless streams he cut apart did not disappear. Instead, they gathered together to form a giant Water Dragon, which then lunged at Golden Lion.
"Whoosh!"
Golden Lion stepped back, then unleashed a slash imbued with his Devil Fruit power, cutting the incoming Water Dragon apart.
The Water Dragon re-formed, but did not attack Golden Lion. Instead, it circled around him.
That was the power of his Devil Fruit: he could control any inanimate material he touched.
"Vic only wanted to cross swords with you, but if you want to compare abilities, do you think I'm afraid?" Golden Lion sneered.
"Do you think I'm afraid?" Patri Vic sneered in response.
"Then let's have a proper fight, Vic."
Golden Lion willed it, and the Water Dragon surged toward Patri Vic.
"Whoosh!"
Patri Vic gripped his Demon Blade and swung. The blade scraped through the air, letting out a faint, thunderous crack.
A terrifying burst of Sword Qi shot out and cut the Water Dragon in two.
"Lion's Wrath Ground Roll!" Golden Lion shouted.
The ground behind Patri Vic began to churn, then formed into a massive lion's head.
The lion's head radiated a terrifying aura as it charged at Patri Vic.
"Earth Style: Earth Dragon!"
The ground behind Patri Vic churned, and a