One piece: Establishing a Pirate Family

Chapter 178: Golden Lion vs Whitebeard

The battle between Whitebeard and Golden Lion Shiki shook the New World, drawing the attention of countless factions: the World Government, the Navy, the Roger Pirates, Charlotte, and even hidden dark forces.

Some chose to act, while others watched closely, waiting for the aftermath of this titanic clash.

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On a vast, open sea, the fleet of the Flying Pirates descended from the sky, their ships landing gracefully on the water.

Standing on the prow of his flagship, Shiki held his twin blades, Sakura and Tenkumu, as his golden hair billowed wildly in the wind.

"Hahahahaha! Whitebeard! It's been a year or two, hasn't it? Who would've thought we'd meet again under these circumstances!" Shiki said with a smirk, floating midair as his fleet assembled behind him.

Whitebeard stood tall on the deck of the Moby Dick, the massive weapon Bisento resting in his hand.

"Kulalalala! Yeah, Shiki, still as flashy as ever!" Whitebeard replied, his deep laugh booming across the waves.

Shiki's gaze shifted to the pirates standing behind Whitebeard. He sneered.

"Is this it? The crew you've built over the past couple of years? A group of children playing pirate?"

Bang!

Whitebeard didn't hesitate. He smashed his fist forward, unleashing a devastating shockwave.

"Don't point your sword at my sons!"

The air rippled and cracked under the force of Whitebeard's attack, the vibrations cascading outward.

Shiki crossed his swords and countered instantly.

"Lion Chikiri!"

Golden slashes flew from Shiki's blades, colliding with Whitebeard's shockwave. The resulting explosion sent massive waves surging across the sea, forcing both crews to brace themselves.

"Hahahahaha! Still as strong as ever, Whitebeard!" Shiki laughed, though his eyes burned with anger.

"Whitebeard, I'm giving you one chance! Explain yourself! If you don't, don't blame me for what happens next!" Shiki's tone turned cold, his Conqueror's Haki beginning to surge.

"Shiki, you want an explanation? Go to hell and ask for it!" Whitebeard roared, swinging his Bisento with both hands.

A massive white slash flew toward Shiki, radiating pure destructive energy.

"Hahahaha! You asked for it, Newgate! Let's settle this!" Shiki bellowed, his own aura flaring as he retaliated.

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The two titans clashed, their attacks shaking the very heavens.

"Die!" Shiki roared, slashing furiously with his twin swords, each swing unleashing powerful golden energy waves.

Whitebeard stood firm, countering each attack with swings of his Bisento or punches imbued with the power of his Tremor-Tremor Fruit.

The sky above them began to split apart, dark clouds swirling ominously as their Conqueror's Haki collided.

"Dad, the sky... it's breaking!" one of Whitebeard's younger crew members exclaimed, awe-struck by the scene.

The older members, though seasoned, couldn't help but feel the tension. They knew this battle was far beyond their reach.

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For four days and three nights, the two fought without pause, their monumental clash sending shockwaves across the sea.

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Miles away, on a naval fleet, Sengoku and Zephyr stood on the deck of their flagship, both clad in the signature coats of justice.

"It's time. They've been fighting for days—neither side will have much energy left. This is our best chance to strike," Sengoku said, adjusting his glasses as he surveyed the distant battlefield.

"Agreed. Their Haki reserves are likely depleted, and they'll soon be relying on pure stamina. Let's move," Zephyr replied.

Sengoku raised his communicator and issued the order.

"All ships, move in! Prepare for combat!"

Ten naval warships, loaded with elite soldiers and commanded by Sengoku and Zephyr, began their advance toward the battleground.

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On a Flying Pirates ship, a lookout sounded the alarm.

"Captain! The Navy has mobilized! Admiral Sengoku and Admiral Zephyr are leading the charge!"

"What? The Navy's attacking now?" one of Shiki's captains cursed, slamming his fist on the railing.

"Everyone, turn around! Engage the Navy! Buy time for the admiral!" the captain ordered.

More than thirty Flying Pirates ships turned to face the approaching naval fleet, cannons aimed and ready.

"Fire!"

Hundreds of cannonballs were launched, arcing through the sky before raining down on the Navy warships.

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On the flagship, Sengoku transformed into his Golden Buddha form, his massive figure glowing with an otherworldly light.

"Buddha Shockwave!"

A golden shockwave erupted from Sengoku, obliterating the incoming cannonballs and sending shockwaves rippling across the ocean.

Zephyr leapt to the front lines, using his immense strength to crush any cannonball that came near their flagship.

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Meanwhile, at the heart of the battlefield, Whitebeard and Shiki's duel raged on.

Whitebeard's crew stood behind him, watching their captain fight with unwavering determination. As long as Whitebeard stood, they would follow him to the ends of the earth.

On the other side, Shiki's pirates fought desperately to hold the naval forces at bay, believing in their leader's ultimate victory.

But neither side noticed the dark storm clouds gathering in the distance—a storm that promised to upend everything.

To be continued...

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