Chapter 26: Unexpected Changes

Chapter 26: Unexpected Changes

Year 1491 of the Sea Calendar. Hiberfield family port.

Suddenly, the sky darkened. A large shadow fell, blocking the sunlight overhead.

Charlotte looked up, her eyes narrowing immediately.

Everyone present, not understanding what was happening, looked to the sky. There was a pirate ship floating in the air, slowly approaching.

"Why is the ship flying?" Beta shouted in surprise and excitement, as he had never seen something so unusual.

On the other hand, Ivan and Lina had serious expressions; they were not like Beta, who only knew how to fight like a brute.

"A flying pirate ship! Golden Lion Shiki, with a bounty of 2.130 billion Berries, an extremely dangerous pirate."

With Ivan's words, Beta was left speechless. He had heard of the famous pirate Golden Lion Shiki, renowned worldwide.

On par with the captain of the Roger Pirates, Gol D. Roger, and the captain of the Whitebeard Pirates, Edward Newgate.

As for the captain of the Big Mom Pirates, Charlotte Linlin, and the captain of the Beasts Pirates, Kaido, they had not yet reached their peak, so they were a bit less notorious.

But Golden Lion Shiki had the highest bounty after Gol D. Roger and Edward Newgate, which demonstrated his formidable power and reputation, in addition to the unique ability of the Float-Float Devil Fruit.

Charlotte did not expect danger to come from the sky instead of the sea.

At that moment, Charlotte's expression became extremely serious. This was the situation she least wanted to face.

Especially now that Golden Lion was at his peak.

Soon, a black shadow in the sky grew larger, rapidly floating downward.

It was Golden Lion's ship.

Golden Lion Shiki separated from the ship and slowly floated above the port.

With his long golden hair reaching the ground, resembling a lion's mane.

Additionally, his beard and sideburns were also golden and very long. He wore traditional Japanese attire with orange and yellow stripes and wielded the famous swords "Oto" and "Kogarashi."

At that moment, he did not have the helm in his head, and his thick golden hair was not bald in the center.

After all, Golden Lion had not yet had the naval battle of Edd War with Roger.

Charlotte became alert, instinctively gripping the hilt of her sword.

"Ha ha ha! It seems you're a good swordsman, kid? Let me test you!"

Golden Lion Shiki, with a cigar in his mouth, raised his sword and slashed toward Charlotte.

A shockwave several meters long headed toward Charlotte at high speed.

Charlotte frowned, knowing that pirates were always a problem.

They had no sense of honor.

And with the intensity of the attack, it was clear he didn't care about the lives of those below.

He was a cruel and ruthless type.

Charlotte also launched a shockwave without showing any expression, matching the strength of Shiki's attack.

At this moment, there was no point in being modest; if he didn't show his true power, he risked being killed.

The two shockwaves crossed the sky, clashing over the port.

Boom!

The shockwaves met, unleashing a terrifying force that created ripples in the sky.

Moments later, the waves dissipated their force in the air.

Everyone was left speechless at this sight.

"Is this the terrifying strength of Boss Charlotte?!"

"Incredible! Golden Lion Shiki's attack was blocked."

This was the famous pirate Golden Lion Shiki, known worldwide.

The crew members of the pirate ship were also astonished, well aware of their captain's power.

Golden Lion Shiki, far from being angry, smiled relaxedly.

"Ha ha ha! Not bad, you could easily withstand one of my casual attacks."

Everyone was stunned; anyone could see how dangerous that attack had been.

Charlotte was also worried, his expression serious.

Golden Lion Shiki laughed heartily, "Ha ha ha! You have the potential to be a great swordsman."

"Cutting Wave!"

Golden Lion launched another cutting wave, creating a devastating pressure as it headed toward Charlotte.

Charlotte, his eyes wide open, shouted in anger.

"This is too much!"

He forcefully stepped back, spun his body, and his sword "Shigure" emitted a pleasant hum.

"One Sword Style, Sun Cut, Fire Dance!"

Charlotte launched a crescent-shaped slash, with a red glow ascending like a fire dragon, heading toward Shiki's golden wave.

With a resounding boom, the sky erupted in a strong shockwave, generating a gale that caused many people and ships in the port to stagger.

Charlotte blocked another attack from Shiki, but he didn't feel well. He knew there was a significant difference between his power and Shiki's at his peak.

This was the power of Golden Lion Shiki at his peak.

Charlotte was also young, and his strength had not yet reached its peak.

Golden Lion Shiki was a bit surprised.

A young swordsman with such power was rare, very rare.

"Kid, you have great potential!"

Golden Lion Shiki was pleased, seeing in Charlotte a future strong ally.

The ship slowly descended, landing gently in the port.

Devil Fruit users are truly troublesome, but Charlotte couldn't help but feel envious. That Devil Fruit ability was like a divine lifesaver.

While they hid in the sky, who could find them?

Some people were lucky enough to achieve their dreams effortlessly, while others, like him, had to work tirelessly to survive.

Charlotte composed himself, looking at Shiki cautiously.

"What brings the famous captain of the Flying Pirates, Golden Lion Shiki, here?"

"Ha ha ha! It seems you don't welcome me!"

Golden Lion Shiki laughed, disregarding Charlotte's tone.

With power, a bit of arrogance is natural.

Although Shiki seemed harmless, Charlotte didn't let his guard down, remembering well what had happened.

Beta, Lina, and Ivan were also on alert.

(End of chapter)

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