One Piece: At the start, defeat Momonosuke and take Yamato to sea.

Chapter 279 The Golden Lion in His Twilight Years

Luo Ji and Crocodile contacted each other via Den Den Mushi and eventually arrived at the island where Shiki the Golden Lion was located.

Ark Proverb flew to the main island immediately.

Ichisho was already prepared to restrain Shiki the Golden Lion, the user of the Float-Float Fruit, at any time, and would absolutely not give him any chance to escape.

With such a formidable lineup, even Im would probably have to kneel down.

Moreover, this is Shiki the Golden Lion, an old, weak, sick, and disabled half-crippled lion king.

On the main island of the floating archipelago, there are numerous surveillance Den Den Mushi (snail teleportation devices).

When the golden spaceship suddenly entered the area of ​​the floating island, Dr. Indigo noticed the situation immediately.

When he saw the airship and the flag on it, he was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat.

The Luo Ji World Group actually came knocking on our door?!

He and Shiki the Golden Lion had coveted the Hades blueprints in Luo Ji's possession, but later, as the strength of Luo Ji's World Group grew stronger, they decided to abandon their pursuit.

They had to abandon their idea of ​​robbing, and didn't even dare to approach the Luo Ji World Group.

Even if they wanted the blueprints for Pluton, they would at most send their subordinate pirate crews to try their luck.

"It's terrible! Captain Shiki, the Luo Ji World Team is here!!"

"It's over, it's over!"

"There must be a traitor among the captains of those affiliated pirate crews, otherwise how could they have come knocking on our door so quickly!"

Dr. Indigo rushed over to Shiki the Golden Lion and saw that Shiki was even dancing like a madman. He immediately slapped Shiki twice to bring the bastard captain back to his senses.

"Luo Ji is here?"

The pain on his face gradually brought the Golden Lion back to his senses, and his expression instantly darkened.

He considered abandoning this business immediately, but the Golden Lion's pride prevented him from making the decision to run away.

If he were scared away by a newcomer, where would he put his Golden Lion's pride?

"Boss, we have to get out of here, or we're all doomed."

"Unless, unless you want to join the Luo Ji World Group..."

Dr. Indigo dragged Shiki the Golden Lion by the hand and started to run away, muttering under his breath.

A few days ago, legendary pirates like Red Earl and Barrett were recruited by Luo Ji.

The world knows that Luo Ji intends to expand his power indefinitely and subdue more powerful individuals.

A big shot like Shiki the Golden Lion was naturally among Luo Ji's targets.

"How could I possibly join a brat's pirate crew!"

Shiki the Golden Lion angrily refused outright, showing a level of respect that even Whitebeard and Big Mom wouldn't give him.

"Then let's run."

Dr. Indigo said helplessly, "It's just a pity about these experimental beasts."

"I'm not running anymore! I'm going to cooperate with Luo Ji!"

Shiki the Golden Lion's eyes were gloomy. He was old and didn't have another twenty years to develop his power. He wouldn't abandon these beasts.

Now he can only hope to establish a cooperative relationship with Luo Ji, even if it means taking a loss.

"cooperate?"

"My captain, we don't have the resources to negotiate a cooperation with the Luo Ji World Group right now!"

Dr. Indigo covered his face in exasperation, explaining that the prerequisite for cooperation was that the two sides were not significantly stronger.

Now that the Luo Ji World Crew can easily handle the Flying Pirates, what right does Shiki the Golden Lion have to talk about cooperation?

"My Float-Float Fruit ability isn't something to be trifled with!"

Shiki the Golden Lion, cigar in mouth, looked arrogant. If Luo Ji was going to fight to the death, he would show Luo Ji the domineering and determined nature of his senior.

"..."

Dr. Indigo had no choice but to accept the captain's capricious decision.

However, he didn't hold out much hope.

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"Shiki!!"

Barrett was the first to move, unleashing a frenzied burst of Conqueror's Haki that filled the entire floating main island.

He wanted to test his barely passable Conqueror's Haki on Shiki the Golden Lion.

Let this legendary pirate become his defeated foe.

Barrett's Conqueror's Haki terrified the pirate crews affiliated with the floating islands.

"That's...that's the Luo Ji World Group!!"

"Oh no! The Luo Ji World Group is going to attack Boss Shi Ji!"

"Run!"

"It's over! There's no way we can escape! We're 10,000 meters in the air!"

"I should never have joined the Flying Pirates! I don't want to die!"

"Why don't we surrender to the Luo Ji World Group? The Luo Ji people are the real powerhouses!"

"Yes! We're going to join the Luo Ji World Group! Screw Golden Lion Shiki!"

"Lord Luo Ji, I'm a huge fan of yours, please don't kill me!"

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After the appearance of the Luo Ji World Pirates, many of the affiliated pirate crews of the Flying Pirates defected.

Shiki the Golden Lion and Dr. Indigo, who had just rushed out of the castle, heard the shouts of some of the subordinate captains and their faces immediately turned dark.

Fury burned within Shiki the Golden Lion's chest.

He knew these weaklings were useless, but he didn't expect them to be so spineless.

He's better off without those men he recruited.

Once he has finalized the terms with Luo Ji, he will definitely kill these scumbags.

"Boss Shiki, watch out!!"

Dr. Indigo saw Barrett swooping down from the sky and quickly reminded Shiki the Golden Lion, who was still distracted.

They've already come to their doorstep, and he still has time to care about those traitors.

"Shiki! Let's see how much strength you still have!"

"Devil's Impact!"

Barrett, imbued with a ferocious Conqueror's Haki, unleashed endless black and red lightning, which, like a cannonball, rained down from the sky and blasted towards Shiki the Golden Lion.

"Damn it! I want to cooperate with your captain!"

When Shiki the Golden Lion saw the menacing Barrett, he had no choice but to accept this "greeting gift" attack.

"Lion's Might - Thousand Cut Valley!!"

Shiki suddenly gathered his strength in both feet and slashed at Barrett.

In an instant, a deafening, long-range attack erupted, and Dr. Indigo was thrown back by the violent shockwave and crashed into the building.

"Hahaha!!"

"happy!"

"Shiki! You seem to be all there is to you!"

Barrett felt his own power; the power of the Conqueror's Haki was indeed very strong.

Although he wasn't very skilled, he couldn't muster a greater amount of Conqueror's Haki.

But against the half-crippled Golden Lion, it had completely gained the upper hand!

"You're that brat from Roger's ship!?"

"You've actually mastered Conqueror's Haki Entanglement!"

Shiki the Golden Lion gritted his teeth and forcefully resisted Barrett's fierce attack.

Since the ship's rudder was stuck in his head, and he lost both legs, his body has become increasingly weak. Now, he can hardly use Conqueror's Haki, let alone Armament Haki.

"You've become so weak that you can't even use your domineering aura!"

As the intense collision continued, Barrett discovered that Shiki the Golden Lion had not used Conqueror's Haki, nor even Armament Haki.

It was purely based on the swordsmanship of a great swordsman and the power of the Float-Float Fruit.

This disappointed Barrett somewhat.

He also wanted to hone his Conqueror's Haki on Shiki the Golden Lion.

But now it seems that the crippled Golden Lion Shiki is simply unable to provide him with a satisfying, high-intensity battle.

"boom!"

More than ten seconds later, Shiki the Golden Lion was unable to withstand Barrett's attack head-on and was smashed away, flying backwards and crashing into the ruins of the building.

Meanwhile, Issho has already begun to activate his Gravity Fruit powers, ready to suppress Shiki the Golden Lion at any time and prevent this legendary pirate from escaping.

Luo Ji simply watched the battle unfold quietly.

This user of the Float-Float Fruit is already a piece of our puzzle.

Absolutely no surprises!

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