114: Chapter 114 The Movie: Strongest World (Part Two)"No, Nami, mind your image!I'm still here!"
On the Thousand Sunny, Luffy turned around, his face flushed.Nami, completely naked, playfully stuck out her tongue before changing into a light outfit.She was drenched in sweat from being chased by the giant centipede.After bringing Luffy and Nami to the stranded Thousand Sunny, Nami changed right in front of him.Luffy silently recited a calming mantra to suppress his agitation."Jarvis, where are the other crew members?Also, report back if the Thousand Sunny is damaged."
To Luffy's disappointment, aside from Robin and Franky Brook who had gone out to explore, Jarvis didn't know the location of the others.However, the Sunny suffered only minor scratches and no other damage.Jarvis also used satellite scanning to display holographic images of the dozens of islands to Luffy and his crew."So what's causing these dozens of islands to float in the air?Unlike Skypiea, there aren't many clouds holding them up," Nami asked.After a moment of thought, Luffy revealed everything he knew: "My grandfather once mentioned something like this: In the era of the Pirate King Roger, there was an extremely powerful person who survived to this day.And this person is the one we've met today—Shiki!He also has a nickname, 'Golden Lion.' According to my grandfather, Shiki possesses a magical ability—the power of the Float-Float Fruit.The island we're standing on, floating in the sky, is a result of him using this ability."
Twenty-four years ago, disbelieving that Roger would be captured by the Navy, Shiki single-handedly stormed Marineford to verify the news.In that fierce battle, he slaughtered countless Marines and finally learned from my grandfather that Roger was to be executed in Loguetown.To stop him from causing trouble, my grandfather Garp and Fleet Admiral Sengoku engaged him in a breathtaking battle.This fierce fight lasted until half of Marineford was destroyed before they finally captured him and imprisoned him in Impel Down.
However, two years later, in an attempt to escape Impel Down, Shiki severed both his legs and replaced them with two swords as prosthetics.Since then, his grandfather had no idea where he had gone.Only today has he reappeared in the world.
The two women felt a little heavy-hearted after hearing this.Could they really defeat such a powerful opponent?Luffy noticed their concerns and comforted them with a smile, "Don't worry, Shiki the Golden Lion cut off his own legs, and so many years have passed.He must be getting old, and his strength is definitely not what it used to be."
Just as Luffy finished speaking, the ground around them suddenly began to surge violently, as if a mysterious force was brewing underground.In the blink of an eye, the ground bulged and deformed, transforming into ferocious lion heads, baring their fangs and claws, tightly surrounding them.At the same time, a deafening laugh rang out, and Shiki the Golden Lion appeared like a ghost on one of the lion heads.
"Hahaha!Straw Hat Boy, you've got quite the nerve!Daring to spout such arrogant words, claiming you can defeat me?Fine, then let me see if you truly possess such overconfident strength!Lion's Roar - Earth Roll!" With Shiki's furious roar, countless lion heads pounced towards the Sunny like hungry tigers.They were menacing and aggressive, as if they wanted to tear the ship to shreds and crush it completely.
Faced with such a perilous situation, Luffy dared not slacken his guard in the slightest.He leaped from the ship, landing steadily with one hand firmly on the ground.Then, he mobilized all his strength, unleashing the powerful earth element within him.With this miraculous power, Luffy successfully seized control of Shiki's lion's head.
"Charge!" Luffy shouted, commanding the lion heads that were originally the enemy to turn around and pounce on Shiki.This sudden turn of events took Shiki by surprise.
"What?How is this possible." For the first time, the legendary pirate who had roamed the seas for many years showed a look of astonishment on his face.He never expected that this seemingly insignificant young pirate would possess such amazing abilities, easily taking control of his techniques.
However, as a veteran powerhouse who had survived since Roger's era, Golden Lion was not intimidated by this unexpected turn of events.He quickly steadied himself and unleashed a massive sword aura from beneath his feet.This sword aura, like lightning slicing through the void, struck the earth lion charging towards him with overwhelming force.With a deafening roar, the earth lion was cleaved in two at the waist by the sword aura, instantly shattering into countless fragments.
But the Golden Lion didn't stop there.He immediately used his power to manipulate the shattered clods of earth, quickly gathering them into a gigantic sphere, which he hurled at the Sunshine below like a small mountain.Wherever the sphere passed, it stirred up gusts of wind, carrying unparalleled power, as if it wanted to devour everything in its path.
"So he's not so easy to deal with after all, Gravity Manipulation!" Luffy raised his hand, and an invisible force field appeared around the Sunny.The clods of earth that had been pressed down were held up by this force field and thrown aside under Luffy's control, kicking up a huge cloud of dust.Then, Luffy entered Gear Second and leaped into the air, firing his Gum-Gum Jet Gun at Shiki.Shiki dodged and weaved through the barrage of punches, while his twin swords on his feet continuously unleashed sword energy, slashing at Luffy's fists.The sword energy, which had once been able to slice through mountains of thick water, was now being forcefully dispersed by Luffy's fists.Shiki's pupils contracted slightly, realizing that Luffy was not someone to be trifled with.However, his eyes turned to Nami, filled with greed and desire.His purpose this time was not to fight Luffy, but to steal Nami away!A genius like Nami was only fit to serve him.A suitable choice.But right now, we must first get rid of Luffy, this troublesome guy.
Thinking this, Shiki secretly hardened his resolve and intensified his attacks.More sharp sword energy rained down on Luffy like a storm, making it hard for him to breathe.For a moment, Luffy was completely overwhelmed!
However, Luffy didn't give up easily.He took a deep breath and quickly adjusted his breathing rhythm.Then, he activated Nightmare Form—his body rapidly expanded, and his skin turned a pale blue.Not only that, Luffy also granted himself ten times the strength and speed!In the blink of an eye, the originally dense sword energy was easily dispersed by him.This was just a trick by Shiki.Taking advantage of Luffy being held back, he flew directly towards the Sunny.Uta was just about to make a move when Shiki snatched Nami and flew away into the distance.At the same time, he used the Sound Deck to order his subordinates to use ferocious beasts to slow Luffy down.When the sword energy dissipated, Luffy realized that Shiki was no longer where he was!He thought to himself, "Oh no!" He quickly turned around and saw that Nami was already tightly held in Shiki's hand, flying rapidly into the distance!
At the same time, countless modified ferocious beasts, under the control of Shiki's subordinates, surged forward like a tidal wave, surrounding the Sunny!Luffy couldn't help but curse himself for being too careless, allowing the enemy to find an opening!
However, there was no time for him to think.Luffy instantly attacked, unleashing his immense power to defeat the ferocious beasts one by one.But just as he was about to continue his pursuit, Shiki and Nami had already vanished without a trace.