155 Battle of the old era

"Shiki, let the youngsters handle their own battles. If you want to fight, let me be your opponent!"

Redfield raised his sword umbrella and pointed it directly at Golden Lion Shiki.

"Jieehahaha~"

"It's amazing how you returned to your young state, Redfield!" 

Golden Lion laughed, with a hint of envy in his tone.

There aren't many pirates who survived from the old era.

Among them, Whitebeard remained at his peak, Redfield regained his youth, on the other hand, he lost his legs and aged

This contrast between them made him both envious and helpless.

"Be careful, Golden Lion!" 

Redfield warned, then rushed forward at fast speed.

Brush~

Patrick Redfield moved at incredible speed, cutting through the air with a whoosh, and in an instant, he reached Golden Lion.

The bat umbrella's sword swung, creating a gleaming silver arc beautifulli

The cold light flashed and aimed directly toward Golden Lion's head.

"Jieehahaha~"

"Since you want to fight, then I will fight you!"

The Golden Lion laughed.

With a powerful sweep, he lifted his right foot and blocked Redfield's slash.

Clang~

A resounding clash echoed as their weapons met

The two weapons collided, creating a shower of metal sparks.

"You're just as strong as you used to be!"

Redfield struggled to press down the umbrella sword, but couldn't move forward half a step, so he couldn't help but remarked

"You're not too shabby yourself!" 

Golden Lion laughed and kicked his right foot with force.

The two moved apart, stood proudly in the sky, Shiki with his Floating fruit, and Redfield with his bat wings, they didn't rush to fight again. Instead, they stood and stared at each other

The murderous atmosphere swept through, and the atmosphere of the battlefield became solemn, making some weak willed hard to breath as they feel sharp of sword in the air

Everyone understood that the two combatants were not making peace, but rather preparing for an even more intense battle.

"Golden Lion Shiki and Red Count Patrick Redfield, legendary pirates and great swordsmen from the old era, are they about to engage in a duel?"

A sudden voice came from a distance.

The people on the battlefield were alarmed and turned their heads in the direction of the sound.

They saw a small boat approaching in the sea not far away, with a green candle on the front, and a grim man with a big black sword on his back standing on the boat.

"That's... the world's strongest swordsman, Hawkeye Mihawk?!" 

People exclaimed, their faces turning pale with shock.

Hawkeye is one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, and in a way, he represents the World Government.

They didn't dare to underestimate the situation until they understood Hawkeye's reason for being there.

"Guurarara~"

"Hawkeye kid, what's your purpose here!"

Whitebeard asked with a calm smile.

After the words fell, the Conqueror Haki on Whitebeard body erupted like a mountain torrent, rushing to the surrounding area quickly like a relentless wave, specifically spread toward Hawkeye

Hawkeye, who had just stood there in silence, suddenly stopped in his tracks, his breath became hard and his eyes widened in shock as he stared fiercely at Whitebeard.

He found that Whitebeard's aura was even more terrifying.

Far surpassing the power he witnessed during the Marineford Summit War or the Battle of Festival Island!

However, he quickly regained his composure, recognizing that his arrival had led to a misunderstanding, and so he clarified his intentions.

"I don't represent any force, I'm here just to witness this stunning battle!"

"And it's not just me; other forces from the New World will also come here."

The war between Whitebeard and Kaido is no small matter; it's about to reshape the New World's dynamics and establish a new balance of power.

If the three-way Alliance wins, New World will continue to maintain the status quo.

But if Whitebeard wins.

Then Whitebeard will become the true king of the world and rule the entire New World

So it's not just him; other forces from the New World have also come here, wanting to witness the outcome of this war.

"Huh?" 

Everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this.

Hawkeye is a powerful figure, and his presence could tip the balance no matter which side he joined. However, knowing that Hawkeye was here just to watch eased their concerns, and they put that matter aside for now.

Whitebeard also stopped using his Conqueror's Haki and continued to look ahead.

Their attention quickly returned to Red Count and Golden Lion.

At this moment, the momentum of the two individuals continued to rise, reaching a terrifying level as they remained completely focused on each other, unaware of Hawkeye's recent arrival.

"Golden Lion, go for it!" 

Redfield's intense gaze was ablaze with fiery determination as his fighting spirit surged to the heavens.

Golden Lion didn't back down either, matching Redfield's intense anticipation.

"Red Count, you better be careful not to get yourself killed by me!"

Golden Lion's eyes were filled with determination as he faced Redfield.

The moment the words fell, Armament Haki was densely covering his swords, and with a swift motion of his legs, he unleashed a powerful slash in Redfield's direction.

The flying slash moved at incredible speed, closing in on Redfield in an instant.

Redfield's gaze sharpened, and he raised the bat umbrella sword to meet the oncoming slash, responding with a powerful counter-slash of his own.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A deafening explosion echoed through the air.

At the moment their attacks clashed, the sheer force tore through the very fabric of the sky and earth, directly splitting the sky itself and send powerful shockwave toward the island that cut one of the huge horn on the Island

The terrifying sharpness and the splattering like a wine made nearby people's skin tingle in pain.

"Run!"

"Get out of here quickly, or we'll definitely get caught in the crossfire."

The people nearby were horrified and fled far from the location of the two fight

The power generated by the battle between Shiki and Redfield is too terrifying. If they don't stay away, they may be killed by the aftermath of their clash.

People quickly retreated, creating a large empty space in just a few moments.

And Golden Lion and Redfield also launched another crazy collision.

Stabbed~

They exchanged dozens of slaps at fast speed, displaying their beautiful yet deadly swordplay.

The ultimate slash pierced the sky and completely shredded the white clouds above.

Its sharp edge extended for thousands of meters, piercing through the air and striking Redfield, catching off guard, the slash pushing him back far away while trying to negate the attack

Boom!

A deafening explosion echoed.

The earth crumbled like tofu, splitting open to reveal a menacing, dark crevice. It seemed like an abyss, shrouded in creepy shadows, with Red Count, Patrick Redfield, disappearing into its depths.

"That was a devastating blow!"

"Is this the power of the Golden Lion, the kings of the old era? Despite losing both legs and aging, he still possesses such terrifying strength!"

Everyone was left in awe, utterly surprised by the spectacle before them.

"Golden Lion, that old guy..." 

Kaido's eyes narrowed.

He had expected the Golden Lion's strength to decline significantly with old age and losing both of his legs, but it seemed that wasn't the case.

"It's worthy of being a great swordsman who existed in the old era, he is really powerful!"

Hawkeye couldn't help but sigh as a strong fighting spirit rose up within him.

Faced with such a formidable swordsman, he couldn't help but feel the urge to compete with Golden Lion himself.

"Guurarara~"

"Golden Lion, you old fellow, is this how you make your return?" 

Whitebeard laughed.

He knows that the reason why Golden Lion used this kind of power to fight is not only to win the war, but also to announce it to people all over the world.

He, Shiki, the Golden Lion is back!

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TO BE CONTINUE

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