After receiving Natsu's order, Enel transformed into a bolt of lightning and flew above the palace. The terrifying thunder energy gathered in his chest, growing larger. This was Enel's latest attack, a compressed thunderbolt, where all the energy was compressed into a ball before being thrown out for an explosive blast.
"Thunder Fury: Destruction!"
A sizzling sound filled the air. Inside the palace, where a meeting on operational plans was taking place, Shiki, the Golden Lion, noticed the disturbance outside—there were intruders, and not just one.
Activating his Float-Float Fruit ability, Shiki rapidly ascended and flew toward the source of the disturbance. As he stepped outside, a figure surrounded by lightning came toward him. Without further exchange, a staff came crashing down from the sky, and the battle began immediately.
"Hey, where did this little brat come from? No respect for martial ethics? (ꐦ°᷄д°᷅)," Shiki exclaimed, almost losing his cigar in surprise. What kind of nonsense was this? Invading my territory is one thing, but attacking without a word? Is there no justice, no law?
"Hmph, I thought the legendary pirates would be powerful and terrifying. Turns out you're just an old man who looks like a rooster," Enel said, pulling out a red apple from his pocket and lazily taking a bite, clearly disappointed.
"Ha! What do you mean, little brat?" Shiki's golden hair flared as he became enraged. Calling him old was one thing, but comparing him to a rooster? Although he often made fun of himself, others weren't allowed to do the same. This young punk clearly had no idea how high the sky was.
"Enough, Enel, stop with the verbal sparring. Don't forget why we're here," Natsu's cold voice cut in, stopping the two from further arguing. Shiki's gaze turned to Natsu, scrutinizing him.
It seemed that Natsu was the captain of this group of uninvited guests, and Shiki didn't care much for them. Just a bunch of arrogant little punks.
"Let me introduce myself. My name is Monkey D. Natsu, from the East Blue. My grandfather is Monkey D. Garp, and I'm sure you've heard of him," Natsu said, looking directly at Shiki.
"Grandson of Garp?!ヽ(ຶ▮ຶ)ﾉ!!!" Shiki inhaled sharply from his cigar, exclaiming loudly. He never expected Garp to have a grandson.
"So, you're from the East Blue. What do you want?" Shiki asked.
"I plan to destroy your plans and capture you, turning you over to the Navy in exchange for a bounty," Natsu said, without hesitation.
"Ha ha ha ha! Little brat, are you joking? I'm the Golden Lion!" Shiki laughed maniacally, as if hearing the most absurd joke.
"So you're a Navy man!" The laughter slowly died down as Shiki's gaze became sharp and vicious. The Navy, the East Blue, and Garp were all things he could never forgive.
The death of Roger still haunted him to this day. He couldn't believe that a man he respected, a man like Roger, had been easily executed by the Navy.
"No, I'm a pirate. I'm currently a member of the Seven Warlords of the Sea!" Natsu replied.
"The Seven Warlords? Ha ha ha ha! A bunch of clowns. So you're just dogs of the World Government!" Shiki sneered, his face darkening as he studied Natsu and his crew. He realized that these kids could infiltrate his territory without a sound, so they must have something backing them.
"Come, let me show you the true terror of a pirate!" Shiki roared, spreading his arms. His Float-Float Fruit powers activated, and the Smile ship fell uncontrollably from the sky. Even in flight mode, it only slowed the descent.
It seemed that Shiki intended to fight on the ground. The legendary pirate may have been living his last carefree day in the outside world.
"Attack!" Natsu shouted coldly, charging forward first. His fists, wrapped in Armament Haki, aimed directly at Shiki's head.
The battle between the Smile Pirates and Golden Lion Shiki had officially begun.
On the seas of the Grand Line, the Navy, who had been trailing behind, was shocked by the sight of the Smile ship in mid-air. They immediately contacted Sengoku to report.
"What? An island floating in the air!" At the Navy Headquarters, Sengoku stood up in surprise, putting together Natsu's actions and the information about Shiki's bounty.
"Don't act recklessly. That floating island might be the place where Shiki, the Golden Lion, has been hiding for the past decade. Just keep a close watch from below," Sengoku said, hanging up the phone and sitting back down with a sigh. He had suspected that Natsu and his crew were up to something.
"Golden Lion Shiki!" Nearby, Garp, who had been snacking, paused and recalled the days when he had chased Roger across the seas. Golden Lion Shiki was a legendary figure, possessing the same world-destroying power as Whitebeard.
"Yes, it's the first sign of his whereabouts since he escaped Impel Down ten years ago. It seems your grandson's target is him!" Sengoku said seriously, fully aware of Shiki's power. He had been keeping an eye out for him all these years.
"Ha ha ha ha! Sengoku, don't worry, maybe Natsu can catch this old guy," Garp laughed heartily after a brief silence. He had faith in his grandson, who never undertook a task without confidence.
"Hmph, maybe, but Garp, even if Natsu is a Warlord, you need to be mindful of your position. The World Government has always been looking for ways to replace this power, but they haven't had the chance," Sengoku replied, his expression serious.
"Meh, who cares about that? Kids grow up and develop their own ideas. Didn't you say my teaching was a failure? ⚆_⚆?" Garp shrugged, unconcerned, his carefree nature being one of the key reasons for his long-standing position in the Navy.
Back on the floating island, the battle between Natsu's crew and Shiki escalated. The heavens changed color, and the ground cracked, with enormous lion-shaped mountains forming and charging at Natsu's group.
The gigantic lions, towering like mountains, tried to crush everyone under their immense size. But Natsu and his crew quickly dodged, each using their abilities to evade the sudden attack.
"Sixty million volts: Thunder Dragon descends!"
Enel flashed through the air, dodging Shiki's attack, and then soared above. His hand clenched tightly, and a thunder dragon materialized above him, its massive form blocking the sky. The dragon roared down with thunderous power, causing the entire sky to rumble with terrifying sounds.
"Logia Devil Fruit power? As terrifying as expected. But as long as the attack doesn't hit, it won't cause harm," Shiki said as he floated in the air, using his Observation Haki to dodge Enel's strike.
The thunder dragon, with its world-shattering power, slammed into the island's ground. The violent energy cracked the earth open, sending spiderweb-like fissures that rapidly spread. Soon, the whole island began to shake, ready to collapse if attacked again.
"Hey, old man, look behind you!" Natsu's voice came from Shiki's rear, followed by the sound of a fist cutting through the air. A massive fist, as big as a sandbag, was heading straight for Shiki's chest.
To be continued…
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