Collision / Two-Sword Style Great Swordsman
Wave Slash!
The Golden Lion's unique Swordsmanship is powerful enough to cut through hundreds of kilometers of sea, easily parting the ocean in half.
"Razor Divine Speed!"
Razor is a combination of Geppo and Shave from the Six Powers. It can make up for the lack of leverage and direction change in aerial combat. Instead of choosing to fight head-on, Atlas easily dodged several Wave Slash by using his Observation Haki that Future Sight!
"What speed! What an interesting navy."
The Golden Lion's pupils contracted; in all his years of traversing the seas, he had never encountered anything of such physique and speed.
"You flatter me, old man."
In an instant, Atlas's voice came from above the Golden Lion.
Before the Golden Lion could react, a powerful downward slash came crashing down on him!
Explosion Tomahawk!
Bang!
The Golden Lion in mid-air was undoubtedly struck down, and the shockwaves generated by the two forces immediately spread outwards from the point of impact, causing Golden Lion to fly and visibility to drop instantly.
However, Atlas's Observation Haki told him that Golden Lion's aura had not been greatly damaged, and it should be noted that the explosive power of this attack definitely exceeded that of Golden Lion's aged body.
"Tch~ What a troublesome Devil Fruit Ability!"
However, Atlas had no habit of giving the enemy a chance to breathe. With his Observation Haki locking on, he charged straight towards the Golden Lion's location!
"Shishiwei· Imperial Scroll!"
A deep sound rang out, and a blizzard suddenly appeared in the sky. Wind blades and snowflakes quickly formed a majestic lion's head, its gaping maw snapping down at Atlas!
One reason why Logia- type Devil Fruits are considered the strongest is that they can draw upon the power of nature to create devastating attacks. Now, even the Paramecia Golden Lion, can do this. Although it's unclear how the old man did it, this skill has certainly made Atlas take it seriously.
Though the lion is old, it can still fight!
"Explosion Flame Dragon!"
A fire dragon composed of flames quickly took shape and grew stronger, with interlaced scales clearly etched on its body. Although the Dragon Talisman granted it the ability to Explosion, the carrier of the Explosion force was ultimately the actual flames, so constructing a Flame Dragon was a piece of cake for Atlas.
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Sizzle... sizzle...
The Snow Lion and the Flame Dragon collided, and the two opposing forces continuously dissolved, generating a large amount of water vapor that adhered to the flying sand and gravel, gradually creating a heavy sense of oppression.
"An ability user?"
Golden Lion secretly pondered that such terrifying fire power could not be explained by mere racial talent. Golden Lion naturally assumed that Atlas was also a Devil Fruit User, but he didn't know if it was Paramecia or Logia.
Zoan were not within Golden Lion's considerations. Although he sensed Atlas's extraordinary physical strength from their brief exchange, he did not see any signs of beast transformation.
"Guess!"
Atlas didn't bother explaining to Golden Lion, quickly landing on the ground to confront Golden Lion. Even though using Geppo to fight in mid-air would give him a positional advantage, the physical exertion would obviously far exceed that of Golden Lion using his Devil Fruit. Even Garp wouldn't choose this method.
"You'll tell me once I've beaten you into submission, you little brat!"
"Lion's Might - Earth Strike!"
Rumble!
Suddenly, a violent tremor occurred beneath Atlas's feet, and four massive, rock-constructed lion heads, large enough to blot out the sky, instantly formed around him and began to press towards Atlas at a considerable speed.
"Don't underestimate me, Golden Lion!"
Atlas roared, his body suddenly rising higher, revealing every detail of his muscles. His thick latissimus dorsi muscles were exposed to the air, and the marble-like muscles rapidly swelled and compressed, repeating this cycle until a hideous ghost face appeared on his back.
Haki of black and red constantly circulated, winding through every muscle fiber, making his body appear as if covered by a majestic armor. Dazzling patterns covered his entire body, and a black line traced upwards from the corner of his eye, finally converging on his forehead, exuding a powerful sense of strength!
Life Return - War God Body!
"Iron Fist - Explosion - Jade Shatter!"
There was no way to retreat, nor was there any way to retreat. The enormous lion's head almost blocked the sky. Even if Atlas used Geppo to dodge from the sky, he would be put on the defensive because he had no foothold.
A barrage of punches rained down on the giant lion's head, causing rocks to crumble and the once massive Lion Mountain to shrink.
"What a troublesome Devil Fruit Ability!"
Atlas was somewhat irritated. Everything on the island was under the control of the Golden Lion Devil Fruit Ability. Even if he blasted the island into dust, it could reassemble itself under the effect of his power. It was just that unreasonable.
Unfortunately, while his Armament Haki was of high quality, his Internal Destruction skills were still lacking; otherwise, breaking through these things would have been much easier.
"Not bad power, but what good is it, hehehehe!"
The Golden Lion was slightly surprised; Atlas had broken through Lion Mountain faster than he had expected, but it made no difference to him. This was... his home turf!
He clenched his fist again, activated his Devil Fruit Ability, and the rocks that had been scattered on the ground reformed, forming a lifelike lion's head that seemed to be a silent mockery of Atlas.
"Explosion, Divine Speed, Shave!"
Atlas didn't want to be worn down to death by the Golden Lion, even though his stamina was more than enough to withstand a war of attrition, it was still quite annoying.
Rumble!
The Armament Haki on his head became even more intense, and his profound Haki almost materialized. Combined with his powerful explosive force, he charged straight towards Golden Lion. Although Golden Lion continuously used his Devil Fruit Ability to raise one lion mountain after another in an attempt to stop Atlas's advance, Atlas continued to charge forward.
However, without exception, it was smashed into large holes. Although it would be difficult to smash an entire Lion Mountain, it was easy to smash into a hole.
Boom!
Glug~
When Atlas smashed through the last Lion Mountain, he indeed plunged headfirst into the seawater that had been floating behind the mountain.
"Hahaha! What a naive navy man! Your Observation Haki...?"
Before the Golden Lion could even feel smug for a moment, the scene before him nearly made his eyes pop out.
Atlas did not collapse and become powerless in the seawater as he had expected. Instead, a large amount of seawater evaporated completely, and thick fog rose from Atlas's body!
"You're the one who's naive, aren't you, Golden Lion!"
Atlas grinned maliciously, as the rocks beneath his feet shattered and his Futsu-no-Mitama was drawn from his waist!
A thunderous roar followed, and a flash of cold light appeared, as if a thunder god wielding power over slaughter!
Fast! Extremely fast!
In the blink of an eye, the sharp blade was delivered to the Golden Lion, and the intense mental pressure was like a ferocious Arlong baring its fangs and claws, pouncing straight at the Golden Lion!
"Hehehehe!"
A ferocious glint flashed in the Golden Lion's eyes. Who was he? The Golden Lion, who roared Four Seas and aspired to conquer the world, how could the mere mental pressure of a knife possibly frighten him!
Although it was surprising that Atlas, as a Devil Fruit user, wasn't countered by seawater, Golden Lion is Golden Lion. Aside from always being a little unlucky, his combat ability and experience are unquestionable. He reacted almost simultaneously and floated into the air.
However, Atlas's blade was ultimately one step ahead!
Clang!
The 'Sakura Ten' and 'Kogarashi' beneath their feet collided with Atlas's Futsu-no-Mitama!
Atlas exerted force from his waist and twisted his wrist, unleashing a powerful surge of energy that flowed through his weapon and into the Golden Lion!
Swish!
Fortunately, the power of the Float-Float Fruit Golden Lion him, preventing him from flying backward in a sorry state. However, his expression was still somewhat unpleasant, and he felt a tingling sensation coming from his severed limb. It was unclear whether this was due to the lightning transmitted by Futsu-no-Mitama or the powerful strength of Atlas.
"This sense of power..."
The young navy man in front of him had brought him too many surprises today!
Atlas ignored the Golden Lion's shock and continued to draw his sword forward, thunder rumbling and arcs of electricity crackling wherever the blade passed.
"Dragon Tail!"
Clang!
Clang clang clang clang!!!
Sparks flew, the blades blurred into afterimages, and each collision produced a deafening sonic boom!
Sizzle!
Finally, in the final clash, Atlas's Futsu-no-Mitama slashed upwards, sparking fiercely, and its target was precisely between the legs of the Golden Lion!
When!
Although the Golden Lion dodged in time, the long sword Futsu-no-Mitama still struck his thigh. However, it didn't feel like a blade cutting into flesh as usual; instead, it was as crisp and loud as metal striking metal!
Atlas looked closely and saw that the torn clothes revealed jet-black Armament Haki! There was a small strip of rolled-up flesh on it!
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Really!
This guy's Armament Haki level is pretty high...
"It actually cut me! What a sharp blade!"
A flicker of fear flashed in the Golden Lion's eyes. Fortunately, he managed to use Armament Haki to defend himself in time, but even so, he was still slashed open with a bloody, raw wound.
In fact, ever since escaping Impel Down, Golden Lion has felt his Haki gradually weakening, and the Famous Sword used as prosthetics on his legs are also affecting his ability to perform as a great Swordsman. Fortunately, his Devil Fruit Devil Fruit Ability has not been reduced, so he tries to minimize the use of Haki. He understands the principle of using good steel where it's needed most.
"Sword Name: Futsu-no-Mitama, Your Burial Blade!"
Atlas's left hand swept across the back of the blade, causing it to curve upwards, the gleaming tip pointing towards the Golden Lion in mid-air.
Suddenly, the blade twisted, and the right leg stepped forward, causing the already riddled ground to sink deep into it, as a blood-red slash shot out from the body!
The Golden Lion in mid-air laughed in fury, its body suddenly leaning back, and its two blades slashed out, two giant golden slashes coming towards Atlas!
"Wave Slash!"
"One Sword Style: Blade Reversal!"
The two slashes intersected, their sharp edges clashing, before snapping in two and flying off to either side. The rampaging sword energy, like Raging Bull, plowed several deep furrows into the ground!
Autumn winds sweep away fallen leaves!
The once fertile island was instantly reduced to nothing in the brief exchange of blows.
"Such a powerful Swordsman, you are worthy to let me know your name, Navy!"
The Golden Lion looked at the composed Atlas and said with admiration in his eyes.
"Don't get too cocky, Golden Lion!"
"The One Sword Style Secret Art..."
Atlas gripped the Futsu-no-Mitama tightly once more, its black and red Haki coiling around it like venomous snakes tearing and biting wildly. Lightning crackled and arcs of electricity leaped, creating a distorted illusion in the space where the blade touched the water.
"This Swordsmanship..."
There's no way to avoid it!
The Golden Lion's pupils contracted, and the world in its eyes seemed to have undergone the vicissitudes of time, the birth and death of all things, yet it also seemed like a mere fleeting moment!
"Thousand Slashes in an Instant!"
Clang!
Sheath your sword!
Pfft! Pfft!
Several bloody gashes burst from the Golden Lion's body, the streaks of blood floating in the air. The once neat kimono instantly turned into strips of cloth hanging on his body. The dark Armament Haki slowly faded, leaving behind a jumble of white marks!
Such powerful Haki skill!
Golden Lion had honed both his Armament Haki and Observation Haki to an extremely terrifying level. Although he couldn't dodge Atlas's Secret Art, he used Observation Haki to capture almost every possible landing point of Atlas's blade, and his Armament Haki also covered most of the area.
It can be said that his firsthand experience and the exquisite combination of his Armament alone are enough to earn him the title of Golden Lion!
Although the ship's wheel on his head limited the display of his Haki, it had not yet reached the point where his Haki had faded more than a decade later. On the contrary, the precision with which he used it had reached a new level.
"It's been a long time since we've had a battle..."