Episode 228. Crocodile plummeted toward the ground like a meteor. He struck with such force that he smashed out a huge crater and coughed up a mouthful of blood.
The Golden Lion stood alone in the air, his golden hair and clothes shining in the sunlight like a king's. Even someone with Conqueror's Haki was still trash to him.
The Golden Lion did not forget to throw a taunt at Crocodile.
Crocodile slowly rose, brushed the dust from his clothes, and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth. He did not seem badly hurt.
No wonder he's a great pirate. The Golden Lion is strong.
Crocodile was about to continue fighting the Golden Lion, but Bullet stepped in front of him.
"That's enough. Step aside!"
Bullet showed Crocodile no respect. The way he spoke made it sound as though Crocodile were his underling.
"Bullet, you..." Crocodile gritted his teeth, his displeasure plain.
Seeing that Crocodile was about to turn on Bullet, Mu Chen stepped between them.
"You can fight later. I'll be the referee. Today, our target is the Golden Lion."
Dealing with these two unruly companions left Mu Chen helpless. I'm exhausted. This team is impossible to manage!
The Golden Lion watched the three of them, feeling slighted. He was a great pirate who had stood on equal footing with Pirate King Roger, yet these youngsters dared to look down on him. Worse, his enemy Mu Chen showed no sign of making a move. "All three of you die today!"
With that, the Golden Lion charged at Mu Chen and the others.
Bullet met him like a crazed beast, roaring with excitement as he rushed toward the Golden Lion.
"Golden Lion, you're mine!"
The Golden Lion remained unfazed by Bullet's attack. "Even Roger couldn't beat me back