Watching Roger's Execution at the Start

The golden slash flew from Golden Lion's blade, wreathed in pitch-black Haki and powerful enough to split an island and part the sea!

Coating a flying slash in Armament Haki was no easy feat. It demanded exceptional control and quality of Haki, as well as swordsmanship beyond the reach of ordinary people. Only a master swordsman could do it.

With a ship's wheel lodged in his head, Golden Lion had enough Haki left to use such an advanced Armament Haki technique only a few more times. He was desperate to bring down the Marine before him.

But losing your composure in a fight could mean... defeat!

"One Sword Style: Starfall!"

Trusting his formidable physique and the terrifying Haki covering his body, Atlas charged straight through the fading shockwaves of the two slashes. Futsu-no-Mitama grew heavy in her hands, and she brought it down on Golden Lion like a thunderbolt, like a falling star.

"Lion's Might: Imperial Earth Roll!"

The world seemed to turn at Golden Lion's command. Even setting aside his swordsmanship, he had developed the Float-Float Fruit to its limit. Anything he touched fell under his control!

Golden Lion knew that if he chose to leave, the Marine before him could not stop him. No—no one in the world could stop him alone!

But... he was Golden Lion!!!

He had spent eight years in hiding. To flee in disgrace the moment he faced the Marines again was something his pride would never allow! Besides, he had finally found hope of taking revenge on the world in Vilmeyo. How could he give it up so easily?

So... he would stake his life on this!!

A savage glint entered Golden Lion's eyes as he glared at Atlas!

"Ah! Why isn't the old guy done fighting yet...?"

On the warship's deck,