Shiki shot into the distance like a golden meteor, tumbling through the air at high speed. His body tore through layers of clouds, leaving a "cloud trail" across the sky.
Tsugikuni Yoriichi's Conqueror's Coating attack was terrifying. Although Shiki had successfully blocked it with his twin swords, the force behind Yoriichi's strike was not so easily dispersed.
Watching Golden Lion Shiki fly beyond his line of sight, Kuzan swiftly condensed his body and landed on the ground. Without hesitation, he shouted at the few surviving Marines in the tavern ruins:
"You lot, get out of here now!"
"Golden Lion Shiki isn't dead. With that bastard's personality, there's no way he'll just leave like this."
"While you still can, run! Once you get back to the ship, don't hesitate—head straight out to sea. Contact Headquarters and tell them that we encountered Golden Lion Shiki."
"Move! Stop dawdling!!"
The surviving Marines standing amid the ruins were still immersed in the sight of Tsugikuni Yoriichi and Kuzan joining forces to send Golden Lion Shiki flying.
That was Golden Lion Shiki!
A Headquarters commodore and a Headquarters colonel had actually driven back Golden Lion Shiki? If it had not happened right before their eyes, they would never have believed something so absurd could exist in this world.
It was about as absurd as Smoker and Tashigi joining forces in the future to send one of the Four Emperors, Big Mom, flying.
If they told anyone, no one would think the Marines were bragging. They would just think the Marines had lost their minds.
At Kuzan's reminder, the Marines hurriedly saluted Kuzan and Tsugikuni Yoriichi before quickly fleeing.
One young Marine seemed unwilling to leave Kuzan and Yoriichi behind. After running a few steps, he wanted to stop, but an older Marine immediately grabbed his