Finally, after the first strike, Vic could no longer control his Haki. His Haki defense was shattered by the Golden Lion's slash, leaving a long gash on Vic chest. He was sent flying, but blood splattered in the air.
Stimulated by the pain, Vic's mind, which was on the verge of unconsciousness, became more alert, but his body had already crashed into the mountainside of another island.
" Vic!"
Three mournful cries rang out simultaneously. They were from Rebecca, Wendy, and Barnett. They had each killed their opponents. The island was littered with people, most of whom had been killed by Rebecca.
As for Indigo and the Masira, they still possessed considerable strength, and Wendy and Barnett had just been dealt with. At this moment, they were all focused on Vic's battle.
At first, they were very excited to see Vic dominating the veteran powerhouse Golden Lion. However, the situation reversed when Golden Lion used a move they had never seen before, which featured blood-red Inazuma.
Vic was overwhelmed by the Golden Lion, spitting out blood several times—a rare sight indeed. Now, his Haki defense had been breached, and his body was even cleaved in two.
The last time Vic was in such a terrible state was when he faced Kaido. His skin was covered in cracks, and his blood made the crater on the Red Line even more crimson. However, Vic had only recently Awakening his Haki back then.
Vic is now able to compete with former Admiral Zephyr. Despite their different strengths, the results are similar. Rebecca remembered what Vic had said before: both Golden Lion and Kaido were crew members on Rocks' ship, but back then Golden Lion was a high-ranking officer, while Kaido was just an apprentice.
She now realized how terrifying the Golden Lion was. He was nothing like the arrogant old man who had only lost his legs. He also possessed abilities; any one of his skills could kill many people, and those with special abilities were even more dangerous.
The ability to float is practically unbeatable, but it's only somewhat inadequate against Vic. If it were Rebecca herself, she would likely be killed instantly. At this moment, although Rebecca was worried about Vic, she couldn't stop the Golden Lion's attack, nor could she rush over to help. Her speed was simply no match for the Golden Lion.
"As expected, their reputation is well-deserved! Where is my Conqueror's Haki? Is it really impossible for the Navy to Awakening Conqueror's Haki?"
Where does the Conqueror's Haki of the Sengoku come from? Is it really only Awakening by aspiring to become Fleet Admiral? But I'm already on my way to Fleet Admiral position! Is my heart not strong enough to awaken it?
How did Shanks Awakening Conqueror's Haki? Is it possible to have a free spirit? Is a Navy position a constraint? If it constrains me, it also constrains the old man's Awakening?"
Vic lay on the gravel beach, squinting at the Golden Lion flying towards him. The scene seemed to be in slow motion; the Golden Lion's flowing golden hair, dancing in the wind, also slowed down, and the smug and domineering expression on its face was like a still image. Vic had a kind of memory before death, able to review his entire life in just a few seconds, and not in a fleeting way, but as if he were reliving it all.
"What's wrong with me? Am I going to die? The Speed-Speed Fruit power within me is starting to get out of control. Is it sensing that I'm going to die and trying to leave me?"
No wonder Kaido could knock Luffy's eyes out with a single blow; this Conqueror's Coating is really something else—a double whammy of mental and physical damage?
It can even penetrate Armament Haki defenses. Without Conqueror's Haki, it's really hard to fight against. Only when both sides possess Conqueror's Coating can they even have a chance to clash head-on. Luffy, you've ruined my life!
Vic felt mentally exhausted and his body was somewhat out of control. Although he could still move, he knew that in his current state he would definitely not be able to dodge the Golden Lion's next attack.
So Vic was too lazy to move and just lay in the pit, quietly watching the Golden Lion rushing over. Vic didn't expect the situation to turn around so quickly. He had been fighting with Armament Haki for so long, and it was always the Golden Lion who got injured. He thought he could finally get his hands on him. He didn't expect that this old thief still had his trump card, the Overlord's Conqueror's Coating. The movie misled me!
Just as Vic was being relentlessly attacked by the Golden Lion Conqueror's Coating, Garp on the sea was already ready to intervene. Sensing that Vic had been knocked away, he couldn't help but try to intervene, but he held back because he sensed that Vic's aura hadn't weakened much. However, he was getting impatient with Vic lying motionless in the pit.
"It seems he's been a bit stunned since he's never experienced Conqueror's Coating's Haki before. We need to incorporate Conqueror's Coating into his future training so he can get used to it beforehand. Ideally, he should also Awakening Conqueror's Haki; we can't let such a talented individual's path be cut short!"
Garp had no doubt that Vic possessed the potential for Conqueror's Haki, but Awakening Conqueror's Haki required a trigger. He hadn't used Conqueror's Coating on Vic before for fear of progressing too quickly, but seeing the results of this battle, he decided to give Vic more responsibility.
Let him bask in even more intense love. Just as Garp was about to stop Golden Lion, his steps, which were about to take flight, faltered again. His Observation Haki had detected something amiss, and he decided to wait and see.
Vic was originally waiting for the old man to rescue him. It might be a little embarrassing to admit, but he was helpless against the Conqueror's Coating. However, the old man hadn't arrived yet, and something went wrong with the Golden Lion. The black and red Inazuma that was wrapped around Oto and Kogarashi disappeared, and the Golden Lion's expression became somewhat dazed, but his body was still charging towards Vic unconsciously.
"Has he gone insane? The ship's wheel on his head really does have a big impact on his brain. I don't know if it was my words that provoked him, or if it's due to his long-term use of Conqueror's Haki. Now that I've exposed his weakness, I won't hold back!"
Vic watched the ailing Golden Lion and thought to himself. He had been waiting to die, but he immediately activated his Haki, Ryuo enveloped his twin swords. The oncoming Golden Lion crashed directly into the Blood Wither that Vic had extended.
"Puff"
The sound of a long sword piercing flesh rang out, and the Golden Lion was pierced straight through by the Blood Wither in Vic's hand, the Ryuo on the blade spreading into the Golden Lion's body.
"Hey buddy! Killing a chicken? I knew this day would come for the rooster! Remember! Don't eat my chicken butt, I have hemorrhoids!"
After the Golden Lion fell ill, he probably put himself in the role of the rooster again. When he saw Vic's knife piercing his body, he thought he was going to kill the chicken and eat it. He even kindly reminded Vic that he had hemorrhoids. This made Vic, who was taking it seriously, a little confused. What kind of rooster is this? So self-aware? He must have watched a lot of "Chicken Self-Cultivation"!
"You brat! You ambushed me! I'm going to kill you!" In the short time that Vic was stunned, the Golden Lion recovered. Perhaps the slash really hurt, which brought him back to normal. Black and red Inazuma instantly surrounded the Golden Lion again, the prelude to the Conqueror's Coating.