I, The Celestial Dragon, Rule The Heavens Through The Double Gate

The appearance of the Golden Lion was purely accidental.

Kaos didn't mind letting the other party leave.

Although the strategic value of lion fruit is enormous.

But it was a pity—it was too difficult to capture the Golden Lion alive without preparation.

Unless the opponent fights to the death, like when he went straight to Marine headquarters after hearing about Roger's arrest.

Otherwise, if the opponent was determined to escape, even with the support of three Admirals and Kaos himself, it would be impossible to stop him.

In the end, only Kaos could pursue him. Although Kaos had great confidence in his own strength, however, defeating someone of Shiki's level requires either physically exhausting the opponent, a process that takes at least a week, or strength enough to completely crush him.

Of course, Kaos could also use his power of faith to greatly enhance his strength.

But for the Golden Lion, was it really worth it?

Once fully prepared, catching the opponent would be a foregone conclusion. Why bother now?

Upon hearing these words, the Golden Lion's expression darkened.

Though the lineup before him was daunting, he was the Golden Lion—the bold, world-swallowing Golden Lion.

Kaos's words were not only a provocation but also an insult. If he retreated now, it would be a real humiliation.

The Golden Lion's eyes grew cold, his lips curling into a smirk. "Boy, you've got guts. I don't know your identity, but I can tell you're someone important. Otherwise, why would there be so many strong people protecting you?"

"But has no one ever told you? Being under someone else's protection doesn't mean you're absolutely safe."

As he spoke, the Golden Lion suddenly launched an attack.

With a wave of his legs, two consecutive slashes swept toward Kaos.

Seeing this, Stussy sneered. "His Highness told you to leave. You should have left. Why stay here courting death?"

As she spoke, she moved swiftly to stand in front of Kaos, delivering a powerful punch that obliterated the incoming slashes.

At the same time, a figure appeared out of thin air behind the Golden Lion—it was Zero, who struck mercilessly at the Golden Lion's heart.

The terrifying speed left the Golden Lion no room to dodge, even though he was prepared. He barely turned to block the blow, but his abdomen was nearly hit. He spat out blood as he was sent flying.

Taking advantage of the opening, Akainu, his face icy, unleashed his magma-covered fist at the Golden Lion's abdomen. The sheer force and searing heat made the Golden Lion cough up more blood as he was flung into the air. He quickly steadied himself, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth.

"A bunch of damn pests. Don't get too cocky—I'm the Golden Lion!"

With a roar, the Golden Lion extended his hands.

Time seemed to freeze.

A massive island from the sky descended like a meteor.

It was one of the islands under the Golden Lion's control.

Its sheer size was enough to instill despair.

But below, three Admiral-level combatants stood ready.

As the island fell, the trio, along with the Vice Admirals, leaped into the air, unleashing their strongest attacks.

"Cut!"

"Great Eruption!"

A barrage of slashes and Attacks and shockwaves collided with the falling island.

With a deafening explosion, a brilliant white light flashed.

The island shattered into countless pieces, which rained down from the sky.

The Golden Lion had been waiting for this moment and burst into laughter. "Jihahaha! Die!"

"Lion Majesty: Earth Coiling!"

With a wave of his hand, the island fragments morphed into lions, which swarmed toward Kaos's cruise ship from every direction.

The large-scale attack made it impossible for even Akainu and the others to react immediately. Zero, relying on Moonwalk, needed time to reach Kaos mid-air.

Kaos's eyes flickered with impatience.

"So annoying," Kaos murmured.

A dirty pirate daring to prance around in front of him.

Given a chance to escape, the pirate refused to leave.

Instead, he had the gall to attack him.

Did he think he was so easy to bully?

Or did these big pirates think the World Government was powerless against them?

Kaos didn't care.

He only knew one thing: this arrogant lion would become a dead lion today!

With that thought, hum!

A terrifying aura erupted from Kaos.

Thunder!

Holy Light!

Two energies surged forth.

Behind Kaos, the form of a true god of thunder emerged, holding twin spears aloft. The divine figure roared, with thunderous might.

The twin spears swept across, shattering every one of the 'lions' beneath their power.

This sight left Akainu wide-eyed with shock.

Even the Golden Lion's expression faltered, realizing something was wrong.

"This guy… he has such strength?!"

He couldn't believe it.

He had assumed Kaos's noble status meant he was weak, reliant on others for protection.

After all, there were many such figures in the World Government.

Kaos had shown no signs of strength before, which only reinforced the Golden Lion's assumptions.

But he never imagined that this World Noble, likely from Mariejois, possessed such terrifying power.

Power that was not much inferior to his own.

More importantly, the opponent's ability, just like his own, allows for aerial combat.

If the other party drags him alone...

Plus the existence of the other three Admiral-level opponents...

No matter how confident the Golden Lion is, he doesn't think he can survive in such a situation.

Don't even mention him.

Even Whitebeard would die if he came!

Thinking about it...

The Golden Lion already had the intention to quit!

The next moment.

He swung his right hand again.

The crushed clods and dust quickly condensed and turned into a roaring 'lion.'

At the same time...

The Golden Lion laughed.

"Jie ha ha ha, boy, I didn't expect you to hide such deep strength, but it doesn't matter. The old man remembers you. Let's call it a day for now!"

"I will find you when I'm not old."

"When that time comes, it will be your time of death!"

Finished speaking.

The Golden Lion snorted coldly and kept flying high into the sky.

But...

"Want to go?"

"Wishful thinking!"

Kaos' voice was cold.

The power of faith in his body was being consumed continuously.

The proficiency of the Thunder Fruit's abilities increased crazily almost at that moment.

At the same time...

Due to the increase in proficiency, Kaos' development level of the Thunder Fruit also reached a higher stage. With a single thought, the entire sky above his head began to transform into a massive thundercloud.

Like a great net, it imprisoned the Golden Lion beneath the sky.

Boundless thunder burst out from Kaos' body.

A killing intent spread out.

It locked onto the Golden Lion.

"You can't leave today."

"This will be your burial ground!"

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