Who told him to become the Pirate King!

Chapter 115 So-called power is used to describe this kind of existence! (Third update, 11 words, please subscribe)

boom!

Shiki the Golden Lion crashed heavily into the floating island ship, instantly creating a huge crater in the outer layer of soil, with soil and gravel continuously falling into the sea below.

The immense impact caused this old pirate, who had been away from the front lines of battle for nearly twenty years, to involuntarily cough up a mouthful of blood, which instantly stained his clothes.

The intense pain was like a raging fire that directly ignited Shiki the Golden Lion's heart.

"You wretched brat!"

Shiki the Golden Lion struggled to his feet from the crater, his feet firmly planted in the mud. He looked up at the white dragon in the sky above, his heart filled with doubt and uncertainty.

According to previously gathered intelligence, the Shichibukai Haku possesses the Paramecia-type Clay-Clay Fruit.

The power of the Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit belongs to another monster rookie—Whitebeard Jr. Edward Teach!

Why are the abilities of these two Devil Fruits now appearing in Haku's body at the same time?

Shiki the Golden Lion was surprised and uncertain about more than just this.

Why can Haku use two completely different Devil Fruit abilities at the same time?

Well known.

There is a widely circulated "secret" on the high seas.

No one who has eaten a Devil Fruit can eat a second one.

Once someone dares to touch this "secret".

To eat a second Devil Fruit when you already possess one Devil Fruit power.

Then his body would die on the spot due to the conflict between the powers of the two different Devil Fruits!

This is described as an "open secret" rather than an "ironclad rule."

This is because in the past, there have been users who possessed multiple levels of Devil Fruit abilities!

A unique name flashed through Shiki the Golden Lion's mind.

"That brat Bai Long... is he also an [Alien]?"

The so-called "Alien".

That is, a special individual whose body structure is different from that of normal organisms.

Only such an "alien" can eat multiple Devil Fruits at the same time and possess multiple Devil Fruit abilities.

but……

"I don't care what's going on with you, kid!"

Shiki the Golden Lion leaped into the air, flying out of the pit like a majestic rooster and into the high sky.

Recalling his battle with Storm, he chose to temporarily abandon close-quarters combat using swordsmanship and instead unleash his [Float-Float Fruit] ability.

The Float Fruit allows inanimate objects to lose their original gravity and float freely in mid-air.

However, this is only the most basic ability of the [Float-Float Fruit].

As a legendary pirate of the old era, Shiki the Golden Lion was a transcendent being who stood at the very top of the pyramid of the seas.

To become that level of power, one's abilities can have a "bias," but there must absolutely be no "weaknesses"!

In other words.

Whether it's [domineering aura], [swordsmanship], or [the Float-Float Fruit], it's all about power.

Shiki the Golden Lion has developed them all to an extremely high level.

Take the [Floating Fruit] as an example.

Shiki the Golden Lion had already developed the Float-Float Fruit to the Awakening level!

After awakening, the Float-Float Fruit's influence range and control precision far surpass those before awakening.

The moment Shiki the Golden Lion leaped into the air, he used the power of the Float-Float Fruit to levitate himself in mid-air.

Immediately afterwards, he reached out and aimed at another island floating next to the floating island ship. The power of the [Float-Float Fruit] was released, and an invisible force instantly took control of the island.

Shiki the Golden Lion's right hand seemed to grasp an inexplicably powerful force. He pulled forward fiercely, and the enormous island flew forward along with his will.

An entire island, exuding a terrifying sense of oppression, hurtled toward Storm's location.

The island is falling on people!

This is what the Float-Float Fruit can do after it is awakened!

An entire island loomed over Storm, its massive shadow covering the space in which he stood, and the violent shockwaves made his robes flutter wildly.

Storm originally intended to use the extreme speed of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to dodge to the side, completely ignoring the existence of the island.

However, in the instant before he could dodge the lightning, Storm suddenly remembered his own [Overbearing Aura].

The hero Garp used "mountains" to hone his "iron fist".

Then Storm can also use "islands" to hone his "dominance"!

"Using an island to practice [Haki]? Why didn't I think of that before?"

Storm took a deep breath, and the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit surged through his body. The powerful electric current constantly stimulated his nerve cells, allowing him to unleash even faster and stronger power.

Electric Current Propelled by Lightning-Strike Fists!

Ora Ora Ora —

Storm swung his fists forward, his fists, crackling with white lightning and black aura, creating a blurry afterimage in mid-air. The average person could not tell how many punches he threw in a single second.

Boom boom boom—

Storm's "Lightning Fist" continued to bombard the island, with deafening roars erupting continuously, and dust, gravel, and mud flying everywhere like a shower of flowers.

A huge crater quickly appeared on the ground of the floating island, and the depth of the crater continued to extend and lengthen.

Each of Storm's "Lightning Fist Combo" not only contains the extreme speed of the "Rumble-Rumble Fruit," but also carries the "internal destruction" effect of "Armament Haki."

The seemingly enormous island was as fragile as paper under Storm's two "thunder fists".

Storm is like a tireless drilling machine, completely drilling through the entire island from the outside to the inside and back again!

Amidst the flying island fragments, Storm's body, wreathed in lightning and imposing aura, reappeared before Shiki the Golden Lion.

"Why choose to take the hit head-on when you could have dodged it?"

Shiki the Golden Lion looked at Storm with great interest.

"Hehehe! Kid, I acknowledge you!"

Shiki the Golden Lion kicked his legs repeatedly, and the two famous swords wrapped around his legs, [Sakura Ju] and [Kokuro], swung in mid-air, creating a magnificent and impenetrable display of sword light.

"Lion Valley!"

One after another, golden flying slashes flew from the blades of Shiki the Golden Lion's two famous swords. Each golden flying slash was enormous, with enough power to split mountains and cleave seas.

The dense, flying slashes formed a giant net of attacks, overwhelming Storm, who seemed to have nowhere to hide.

Storm breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He looked at the approaching "Lion - Thousand Cut Valley," his pupils glowing with a sharp red light. He activated his Observation Haki, discerning the flight trajectories of the countless flying slashes.

In Storm's perception using Observation Haki, the seemingly impenetrable "Lion Valley" actually contains multiple "passages" that allow him to move freely.

【Moonwalk】!

Storm's feet slammed into the air, forcibly drawing strength from it, and instead of moving forward, he retreated towards "Lion Valley".

A sharp, flying slash came straight at him, but Storm's steps were as leisurely as if he were taking a stroll. He seemed to be on the verge of disaster, but in fact he passed through the inescapable net formed by "Lion's Thousand Cut Valley" with ease.

This process, though seemingly extremely slow, is actually incredibly fast.

Shiki the Golden Lion felt as if he had just kicked out "Lion's Thousand Cut Valley".

The white dragon, like a ghost, effortlessly pierced through the net of slashes and arrived directly in front of him.

"Is this all the remnant of the old regime has?"

Storm instantly appeared in front of Shiki the Golden Lion. He raised his iron fist, which was wrapped in Armament Haki, and punched Shiki the Golden Lion hard in front of him.

"No wonder he's been hiding like a turtle all these years!"

Storm's words came from the bottom of his heart.

After attacking Marine Headquarters, Shiki the Golden Lion was defeated by Sengoku the Buddha and the hero Garp, and sent to Impel Down.

Only two years have passed.

Shiki the Golden Lion cut off his own legs and escaped from the heavily guarded Impel Down, becoming what the world considers the "first" prisoner to escape from Impel Down.

but.

After successfully escaping from Impel Down.

Shiki the Golden Lion found the ocean too boring without Roger, and he wanted to create one with Roger (crossed out) —

cough cough.

Shiki the Golden Lion felt that the "Great Pirate Era" that Pirate King Roger started with his life was too gentle, and decided to let the "gentle" new era experience the terror from the old era!

then……

Shiki the Golden Lion went to the East Blue and diligently developed biological weapons for more than a decade.

Ok……

Storm's assessment was—stupid!

Let me put it this way.

Storm thinks that Shiki the Golden Lion is not even as good as Crocodile!

Even the sand crocodile knows to look for ancient weapons!

Shiki the Golden Lion wants to use biotechnology?

Moreover, his biotechnology involves modifying a group of mindless beasts!

It's more than just stupid.

That's just...stupid!

Storm's fist slammed heavily into this remnant of the old era, whose brain had probably been wrecked by a ship's wheel.

clang!

Shiki the Golden Lion raised his right leg again, using the [Sakura Ten] to barely block Storm's punch.

Meanwhile.

Storm's mocking voice drifted into Shiki the Golden Lion's ears.

The eyes of the old-time flying pirate instantly turned blood red.

"Kid, who do you think I am?"

"A remnant of the old era, a stray cat with both legs missing, a complete idiot who keeps wasting the [Float-Float Fruit]... Do you still want to hear more, Golden Lion?"

"You bastard!"

Shiki the Golden Lion's inner rage burned ever brighter.

This time.

Before Storm could "discharge".

Shiki the Golden Lion unleashed his full power, forcibly forcing the latter back several meters.

As Storm felt the power emanating from [Sakura Ten], the mockery on his face intensified.

"Is this who you are now, Shiki the Golden Lion!"

Storm laughed loudly, his body crackling with electricity, and charged forward once more.

"Weak! Too weak!"

Storm swung his fists repeatedly, his iron fists wrapped in Armament Haki, each strike containing terrifying and astonishing power.

Shiki the Golden Lion moved around in mid-air, repeatedly waving the [Sakura Ten] and [Kikura] on his legs.

Even though Shiki the Golden Lion was once a world-class swordsman.

But at that time, he was still using both hands to wield the sword.

Change the arms to legs.

And this happened during such a dangerous battle.

Shiki the Golden Lion fell into a disadvantageous position at an unimaginable speed.

Storm's eyes gleamed crimson as he seized a fleeting opportunity and swung his right fist forward with tremendous force.

His right fist, as if it had some kind of premonition, bypassed Shiki the Golden Lion's dense network of sword light and struck Shiki the Golden Lion's body directly.

boom!

It was accompanied by a dull, grating sound that made one's teeth ache.

Shiki the Golden Lion's body flew hundreds of meters away like a shooting star before crashing heavily into a floating island.

"Cough—whoa!"

Shiki the Golden Lion crashed into the island's interior, coughing up another mouthful of blood.

Since the end of the Battle of Etwal.

Shiki the Golden Lion's strength has always been affected by the ship's rudder above his head, preventing him from unleashing his full power.

After attacking the Navy Headquarters, he was imprisoned in Impel Down, but later escaped.

Shiki the Golden Lion's strength has once again experienced a significant decline.

Even though he was once a top expert in the ocean, losing his legs would still have a fatal impact on his strength!

In addition, Shiki the Golden Lion has not had a proper fight in the past ten years or so.

His strength has long since fallen from the top of the pyramid of power in the ocean.

only……

Even if Shiki the Golden Lion were aware of this, he would not accept it!

Shiki the Golden Lion once again emerged from the crater of the floating island.

He then unleashed the power of the Float-Float Fruit without reservation, forcibly dragging up the floating island beside him.

One after another, floating islands crashed down on this side under the control of Shiki the Golden Lion's power, their overwhelming momentum enough to crush any coward.

These floating islands are clearly part of the vast wealth accumulated by Shiki the Golden Lion over the past decade.

But at this moment, he completely disregarded the islands, his men on them, and the wild beasts.

"Go to hell! You arrogant brat!"

Shiki the Golden Lion manipulated more than a dozen islands and hurled them all at once at Storm.

This terrifying momentum makes it seem as if it's going to smash Storm from the sky directly into the seabed!

Storm's figure was completely obscured by the island's shadow, but there was no hint of evasion in his eyes.

At that moment, he had only one thought in his mind.

Keep throwing punches!

Boom boom boom—

More than a dozen islands collided and squeezed together.

Storm continued to swing his iron fists, wrapped in dark armor coloring, tirelessly, just as before.

His fists were like thunderstorms, not only extremely fast but also carrying the terrifying force and destructive power of thunder with each strike.

So what if there are more than ten islands?

Destroying them is only a matter of time!

But Shiki the Golden Lion wouldn't give Storm much time for "training".

"Lion's Might - Earth Strike!"

Under Shiki the Golden Lion's manipulation, the Float-Float Fruit forcibly merged the dozen or so floating islands together.

These natural islands, which originally maintained their original forms, underwent a rapid transformation under the power of the [Float-Float Fruit], eventually forming a towering earthen lion.

The remnants of the Flying Pirates who remained on the island perished in this sudden turn of events.

Whether they were pirates or wild beasts, they were all "kneaded" into this earthen lion by Shiki the Golden Lion.

Under the influence of the [Float Fruit].

The texture of this earthen lion far surpasses that of ordinary mud islands.

next moment.

Shiki the Golden Lion directly removed the buoyancy applied to these islands.

The earth lion, along with Storm, who was squeezed to the very center, plummeted straight down into the vast sea below.

Shiki the Golden Lion floated alone in the sky, looking down at the earth lion that was constantly falling below, his eyes filled with pride and satisfaction.

"Let us perish together with these islands, White Dragon..."

boom!

The earthen lion plunged directly into the vast ocean, creating a towering tsunami hundreds of meters high.

As the waves gradually subsided, only faint ripples remained on the calm surface of the East China Sea.

Golden Lion Shiki basically thought the battle was completely over and was about to turn around and leave.

But at that moment, something unexpected happened.

Rumbling--

It was accompanied by a deafening explosion.

The once calm sea erupted once again with a towering wave.

Its impact was no less dramatic than the simultaneous fall of more than ten islands.

It was as if someone had released a devastating bomb from beneath the sea, instantly igniting the entire ocean.

The seawater surged backward, rushing straight to the sky, with waves crashing endlessly.

The earth lion that Shiki the Golden Lion had just created by combining more than ten floating islands had been reduced to dust by the force of the explosion and disappeared with the ocean currents.

Amidst the towering white waves, wisps of terrifyingly powerful electric arcs are quite eye-catching.

This is not an ordinary silver-white electric arc.

Instead, it was a black arc of electricity imbued with an intense aura of destruction!

Amidst the raging black lightning.

Storm's figure emerged step by step from the depths of the sea.

He was bathed in the surging waves and thunder, and finally came before Shiki the Golden Lion.

at this time.

Storm's black hair stood on end, pointing towards the sky. Twisted black arcs of electricity swirled and danced all over his body, as if he had entered an extremely special state.

"Shiki the Golden Lion!"

Storm spoke, his voice seemingly containing some terrifying divine might, and the black lightning wrapped around his body continued to release and expand along with his words.

Let me demonstrate it to you.

"The term 'power' is used to describe this kind of existence!"

The moment Storm finished speaking.

Endless black lightning enveloped his entire body.

A black Thor stands in the sky!

(End of this chapter)