Golden Lion lived up to his name, like a lion, possessing golden hair reaching the ground, like a lion's mane. Not only his hair, but also h
Golden Lion lived up to his name, like a lion, possessing golden hair reaching the ground, like a lion's mane. Not only his hair, but also his mustache was golden.
But the most noticeable thing was the ship's wheel on his head. Someone with a ship's wheel stuck on their head looked strange.
Hearing Whitebeard's words, Golden Lion glared. An amazing aura emanated from him. He said sternly, "Whitebeard, I didn't come here to listen to your nonsense."
Whitebeard was surprised. As great pirates on par with each other, they never had good relations. But today, Golden Lion was different, not hostile, but gloomy, as if holding something back.
"What did you come for?" Whitebeard asked Golden Lion.
Golden Lion said gloomily, "Roger was captured by the Marines. Do you know?"
"Huh? Roger was captured by the Marines?"
Whitebeard looked at Golden Lion, incredulous. He remembered Roger coming to drink with him half a year ago. Roger said he was dying and would do something big before he died.
Whitebeard didn't know what it was, so he was shocked to hear Roger had been captured. He thought Roger, even with an incurable disease, couldn't be captured by the Marines.
"You don't know?"
Golden Lion asked. Then he understood. Whitebeard was on par with him, but his influence wasn't as great. His intelligence wasn't as good.
Roger had been captured by the Marines recently. The Marines hadn't spread the news, so it was normal for Whitebeard to not know.
I don't believe Roger was captured by those Marine trash, but it's true. I can't allow it. Roger is someone I have my eye on. I can't allow him to be captured by the Marines. It's the greatest insult to him.
So, Whitebeard, I'm going to Marineford to bring Roger out. You're coming with me, Golden Lion roared, then said to Whitebeard.
Whitebeard frowned, then shook his head, saying, "Golden Lion, I'm not going with you."
Golden Lion was furious. He roared, "Whitebeard, what are you saying? Not going? I know you and Roger don't get along, but even with past disputes, we should unite to save him. We can decide what to do with him later."
Whitebeard said, "I don't want to save him. It's the path Roger chose. We have no right to interfere. Everyone has the right to pursue their dreams, especially Roger. He's known as the 'Pirate King.'"
Golden Lion raised an eyebrow, saying coldly, "You mean Roger being captured by the Marines was intentional?"
Whitebeard said, "I don't know if it was intentional, but I know Roger's strength. The Marines couldn't have captured him silently. So, Golden Lion, I won't interfere with Roger's affairs. I hope you don't either."
"Impossible!"
Golden Lion roared, his amazing aura emanating from him, causing the surrounding air to move. The Whitebeard Pirates felt pressure. This was the pressure of the legendary pirate, the sea overlord, Golden Lion, domineering and fearless.
Golden Lion roared, "Whitebeard, Roger is a pirate. If he died on the sea, in battle, anywhere else, I would just be angry, not unable to accept it. But if he dies in the Marines' hands, I can't accept it. I'd rather he die by my hand than the Marines'."
Whitebeard frowned. He thought Golden Lion was being unreasonable. He also wanted Roger to die with dignity, but it was Roger's choice. He had no right to interfere, so he didn't agree with Golden Lion.
"Golden Lion, I don't care what you think. I'm not going to Marine headquarters with you."
Hearing Whitebeard's answer, Golden Lion was furious. His golden hair floated, like a lion's mane, giving a great pressure, as if suppressing his anger.
"Whitebeard, you've disappointed me!"
Whitebeard glared, roaring, "Golden Lion, you're far from being able to order me around."
"Whitebeard!"
Golden Lion roared, his hands unconsciously placed on his sword hilts. Whitebeard also gripped his naginata, staring at Golden Lion with a cold light in his eyes.
The two glared at each other. Golden Lion didn't have Conqueror's Haki, but his years in a high position and his power created an aura that wasn't weaker than Whitebeard's. The Whitebeard Pirates were stunned by their auras.
Akira Stone was also surprised by Golden Lion. Golden Lion wasn't mentioned much in One Piece. He was defeated by Luffy. Golden Lion was a legendary pirate before the Great Pirate Era, on par with Roger and Whitebeard. Even Roger was chased by him.
Even after cutting off his legs to escape Impel Down, he shouldn't have been that weak. Look at Whitebeard's Marineford War. Whitebeard, with a sick body, ravaged the Marines. Golden Lion wouldn't be that much weaker than Whitebeard. The protagonist's power was too strong.
Akira Stone could see that Whitebeard and Golden Lion were evenly matched. Their auras were equal.
Marco and the others were unhappy that Golden Lion was arrogant on their ship. Standing behind Whitebeard, they prepared to attack, but Whitebeard stopped them.
At that moment, Golden Lion's eyes flashed. He charged, carrying an aura that could cut through everything, towards Whitebeard.
His swords weren't drawn, but he had gathered a terrifying aura. It was hard to imagine the storm that would come when his swords were drawn.
Whitebeard laughed, saying, "Golden Lion, you're still the same. But you're far from being able to sneak attack me."
Whitebeard, holding his naginata, prepared to attack. But suddenly, a small figure appeared in front of him. Whitebeard's pupils shrank. He shouted, "Little Akira, what are you doing? It's dangerous! Get out of the way!"
Whitebeard didn't expect Akira Stone to suddenly appear between him and Golden Lion. It happened suddenly. Golden Lion was fast. Whitebeard couldn't stop it.
"Clang!"
Golden Lion's swords were drawn, creating a bright light. Golden Lion's target was Whitebeard, so he didn't expect a ten-year-old to jump out. When he reacted, he couldn't stop his attack. Two slashes headed towards Akira Stone. He was also speeding towards Akira Stone.
"No, Little Akira!"
The Whitebeard Pirates cried out in horror. Akira Stone was the youngest member of the crew. They cared for him, so they were nervous.
Under everyone's shouts, Akira Stone calmly looked at the charging Golden Lion. He only saw Golden Lion and his swords.
"Clang!"
Akira Stone had drawn his sword when he came to Whitebeard, but he didn't hold it normally. He held it in reverse, the blade pointing down, the hilt pointing up, staring at Golden Lion.
When Golden Lion came to him, he let go of the sword. The sword fell, but didn't stick into the ground. It slowly melted into the ship's deck.
"Bankai!"
"Hmm?"
Everyone saw Akira Stone's actions, including Golden Lion. He was attacking, so he thought Akira Stone would try to block his attack. But Akira Stone's actions surprised him. He didn't block, but let go of the sword. The sword fell and melted into the ship's deck, disappearing.
At that moment, Golden Lion's swords were inches from Akira Stone. Whitebeard and the others shouted angrily, but Akira Stone calmly watched.
"Senbonzakura Kageyoshi!"
Instantly, countless blades appeared around Akira Stone, quickly forming a sphere, blocking Golden Lion's swords. The sphere of blades attacked Golden Lion.
"Clang clang clang clang!"
The blades were fast, but Golden Lion was also fast, quickly scattering them. But the blades reformed, attacking Golden Lion faster. The blades reflected the sunlight, like cherry blossoms flying.
They flew between Golden Lion and Akira Stone. Akira Stone stood still, while Golden Lion fought the blades. The scene was spectacular.
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