"Captain we have searching for Shiki for a long time, we even searched in grand line but we weren't able to pinpoint his location. Are you sure that he is in east blue not in New World." Alvo asked
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Well, i am not sure but this is the only place i can think of." he replied. Earlier he thought that Shiki's archipelago might be in Grandline but he didn't found it there. Then he remembered that Shiki wanted to destroy East blue so he decided search this place.
It has been month since the group has gathered togethere and they have been roaming in the waters of East blue since then.
Austin has been going above and beyond to search for him in the skies. He had extented his observation haki to the limit that he got a breakthrough in it. Earlier he could barely see 1 sec ahead of time which now increased to 2 seconds
He used his Lightning abilities to fly in the skies.
Currently his eyes were locked in sky as lightning wings formed on his back and he shot in air. Unlike Rumble Rumble fruit where one can transform into Lightning because of its logia properties, he can only control lightning with the help of primal energy in his body.
When he reached at a certain height his eyes were locked onto some islands floating abouve the skies.
Just as reached there he saw a man floating in the skies, he had golden hairand wore traditional Japanesse clothes, his legs were replaced with his two swords Oto and Kogarashi and there was a steering wheel stuck at his head.
It was like he has been waiting for him
"Gyahahahahaha" he laughed when he saw Austin looking in his direction
"Hey brat i heard you have been searching for me, now that you are here care to tell me Gyahahahahaha"
"You really are hard to find old lion, as for why i am searching for is simple. I want your head." Austin replied with a smile
"Gyahahahahaha Gyahahahahaha Gyahahahahaha" Golden lion laughed at his words and as his laughter grew he released his Supreme king's haki that tried to press Austin down. On the other hand golden lightning danced as Austin released his own Supreme king's haki that pressed and devoured Golden lion's.
"You have grown weak by the time, even your will is shaking" Austin said as their haki clashed
Two auras clashed with each other that sent shockwaves in the surroundings but it was clear that shiki was loosing the fight.
"You have lost the will while hiding and planning for years Shiki" he said again but now Shiki already knew that he was weaker so he didn't bother to talk and directly attacked as he sent flying slahes at him with his swords.
Austin too unsheathed his Cursed black blade, lightning could be seen dancing at the sword. His Simple Lightning Slash destroyed Shiki's attack
"Is that all you got, then its disappointing" he taunted at the legendary pirate.
"I admit you are strong but to take my head you have a long way to go Gyahahahahaha" he replied to Austin
He channeled his fruit powers 'Lions might'
Ground shook and stones and dust rose in air which formed a lions head that was trying to capture him but Austin was fast and strong. He just raised his sword that was coated with black flowing haki and sent a single slash that easily cut threw everything
On the other hand Shiki did not stop "Lion imperial earth bind" he said as large lion heads made of earth appeared from everyside to bind him but Astin laughed and charged forward as his sword that was coated with his haki and lightning. He moved as shiki controled his Lions.
He Started destroying them one by one with his blade but Shiki attacked even faster.
Austin uses his Lightning flash to close and attacked with his sword but Shiki was ready and perried Austins attack with his sword.
After engaging in battle for some time they moved back. Austin immediately sent a 'Special attack: Thunder bird'
His sent a fast slash that moved fast and took a form of bird. It hit Shiki badly and he collided on his Small island doing a massive damage.
"Alright enough playing around Shiki" Austin said as he Seathed his sword because he didn't want to kill him by mistake.
He coated his fist with haki and closed in towards him, without giving him time to stand he punched his face again and again
Shiki was unable to dodge, due to his age and his weaken will he lost his ability to use his haki properly and can only rely on his devil fruit.
Austin beat Shiki until he was on the verge of losing concious. He didn't want to beat him and kill him beacuse it will bring the his islands down and kill all the villagers living there.
"Alright bring your paradise down, i don't want kill everyone on these island"
Gyahahahahaha but Shiki started laughing and didn't answer
"Alright i promise that i won't kill your subordinates as long as they don't come in my way." Austin said as he remembered that Shiki cared for his Subordinates and he wanted Shikki to return the Islands to the ground and not to cause a lot of distruction.