As Luffy clashed once again with Shiki!
This scene sent waves of excitement through audiences worldwide.
At this moment, the residents of East Blue held a perspective shared by many.
Everyone rooted for Luffy to emerge victorious!
After all, both Luffy and Shiki were pirates.
However, Shiki aimed to annihilate the entire East Blue!
In the face of such ruthless ambition, Luffy and his crew seemed almost benevolent.
The sole recourse to averting this calamity rested with Luffy and his comrades.
[As the two forces clashed, it was a showdown of kings, generals, and warriors!]
[Luffy charged forth immediately, engaging Shiki School head-on.]
[Meanwhile, Zoro, Sanji, Robin, Franky, and the rest]
[Faced off against the key members and top fighters of the Flying Pirate crew.]
[Each found their opponent, leaving the lesser minions]
[Posing no real threat to Luffy and the others!]
[And as for Nami, assistance was on its way.]
[Though Luffy and his crew were determined to save Nami and halt the impending disaster in the East Blue,]
[They were prepared to stake everything and battle to the bitter end!]
[Yet, even with their resolve, their strength paled in comparison to legendary figures like Shiki.]
[The battle had just commenced, yet Luffy and his comrades found themselves at a significant disadvantage!
[Even though they weren't grounded, Shiki could still utilize his Float-Float Fruit to execute his renowned maneuvers]
[The lion's might, the earth's scroll!]
[In an instant, myriad floating clouds in the heavens were swiftly influenced by the prowess of his fruit.]
[One after another, fierce lion visages took form!]
[And they careened towards Luffy in a frenzy!]
[Having previously suffered a hefty blow, Luffy wouldn't succumb a second time to the same tactic.]
[Even after devising countermeasures, he activated his Third Gear mode]
[Under the onslaught of tremendous force, all the cloud-formed lion heads were dispersed.]
[Then, they resumed clashing with Shiki]
Whitebeard Pirates!
"Luffy, you gotta pull through!!"
Watching Luffy locked in combat with Shiki in the illustration...
Ace, as Luffy's brother, was the most fraught!
He stood at the prow of the ship, his fists clenched tight.
Whether in his gaze or the expression on his countenance, deep-seated concern was evident.
Being a renowned figure among the pirates, Ace was well-acquainted with the name Shiki.
Though he'd never laid eyes on him, he'd heard plenty about his dread reputation.
He never fathomed that Luffy would square off against such a legendary pirate. While Ace's rationale told him that his brother stood little chance against such a foe...
Yet, as his brother, he yearned for Luffy to defy the odds!
To astound himself or the entire world with a monumental surprise!
Whitebeard, seated at the helm, observed the sky screen with a grim countenance.
His expression wasn't optimistic...
Having been counted among the legendary pirates alongside Roger and Shiki in the past, none knew better than him the character and prowess of Shiki. Truth be told, he harbored scant hope for Luffy.
If it were merely an ordinary opponent, but at this moment, Luffy's foe was this man.
"It's a real pickle. This bloke's not only formidable but also capricious!"
"He's even prone to killing his own crewmates. Ace, your brother's in a perilous spot."
The Revolutionary Army Headquarters!
Both the Whitebeard Pirates and the Revolutionary Army are deeply concerned about Luffy's power, a concern that extends to the entirety of the Revolutionary Army!
Luffy, being the son of Dragon and Dragon himself being the leader of the Revolutionary Army, naturally sways the Revolutionary Army's favor towards Luffy and his comrades!
It's only natural for them to wish for Luffy to triumph over Shiki and prevent the looming crisis in the East Blue!
However, they are also at odds with Whitebeard's crew. As expected, Shiki, a legendary pirate who once clashed with Roger, won't be easily subdued.
How could he be?
Moreover, Luffy and his crew have now become his adversaries...
Even many high-ranking members of the Revolutionary Army, including Dragon himself, are hesitant to claim certainty in defeating Shiki and his entire crew.
Thus, it's undeniable that every member of the Revolutionary Army witnessing Luffy's struggle against Shiki is fraught with worry.
Especially Dragon and Sabo, who are even more apprehensive.
[But despite the worry, the battle must go on!]
[At this juncture, the clash between Luffy's group and Shiki Pirates escalates!]
[Though Shiki is formidable, his time spent imprisoned in Impel Down has surely taken its toll.]
[Many of his former subordinates and crew have dispersed during his captivity.]
[Consequently, upon his release, he had to rebuild his pirate crew from scratch.]
[Naturally, the strength of his new crew is uneven.]
[While their captain is immensely powerful, his officers and crew are not on par.]
[Thus, when confronted by Zoro, Sanji, Robin, and others,]
[The officers of Flying Pirates fall one by one.]
[In a short span, they're swiftly overcome!]
[Of course, this doesn't affect Shiki's confrontation with Luffy.]
[With his sheer might, he dominates Luffy from start to finish!]
[If it weren't for Luffy's unmatched tenacity and extraordinary resilience,
he would have been beaten to the ground and rendered immobile.]
[Just as Shiki was poised to strike Luffy down in one swift blow, bringing everything to an end…]
[Suddenly, word reached him from his crew]
[Directly informing him of an impending storm.]
[To prevent disruption to the floating island's normal course, they suggested altering direction.]
[Shiki, highly attuned to weather patterns, wasted no time in heeding his subordinates' advice.]
[Commanding the entire floating island to shift course…]
[However, upon reaching the new coordinates, he was jolted awake to the scene inside the weather monitoring station.]
[Apart from his own crew, there was another figure present: Nami!]
[She was the one who coerced Shiki's crew into disseminating false information to him!]
[At that moment, Shiki realized this was a conspiracy by the Straw Hat Pirates!]
[But by the time he grasped the situation, it was already too late…]
[Usopp stood up boldly, launching a Draco Star into the sky with his slingshot!]
[Suddenly, thunderclouds amassed, crackling with countless bolts of lightning.]
[And Luffy, too, erupted in full force at that moment!]
["Shiki, I promised I'd defeat you!"]
[Luffy activated Gear Third without hesitation, thrusting his massive foot into the clouds!]
[In that instant, his colossal limb crackled with boundless thunder and lightning!]
["Gear Third… Giant Thunder Ax!!!"]
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