Chapter 198 Defeat is Inevitable
"Shiki, I'll be your opponent!"
Just as Golden Lion was about to press his attack, Garp leaped from the Warship, running in large strides as if treading on air. His figure became a phantom, and each step he took in the Sky was accompanied by a burst of air.
"Bang! Bang!"
Accompanied by the sound of air explosions beneath his feet, any Pirate who tried to stop him along the way was sent flying with a single Fist. Iron Fist Garp's Strength was on full display at this moment, terrifying countless Pirates.
This was a Powerful Figure on the same level as Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and Roger. He had even cornered Roger on the Grand Line several times in the past.
Behind Garp, Sengoku, his entire body radiating golden light, followed closely. Golden light shone from his hands, and Shockwaves surged forth, blasting away groups of Pirates.
Capturing Golden Lion would secure victory in this War. When Roger returned from Final Island, he would be facing a formidable Navy lineup and have no chance of escape.
Of course, all of this was predicated on capturing Golden Lion before Roger returned. Otherwise, if Roger and Golden Lion were to join forces, the direction of the War would no longer be under the Navy's control.
"Oh? Garp and Sengoku are moving at the same time? It seems the Navy is determined to win this operation."
Nicholas looked towards the front of the Battlefield. There, Garp had already reached the Central Battlefield and was only a hundred meters away from Golden Lion.
Nicholas could almost foresee Shiki's end. Garp and Sengoku's primary objective for Golden Lion was no longer capture, but to kill him!
It should be known that the difficulty of capturing and killing in a Battle between Powerful Figures is completely different.
As for intervening to save Shiki, Nicholas had no such Thoughts. Shiki's Personality destined him not to be someone who could be won over. From the moment the Ship's Wheel was inserted into his Head, he didn't even have the qualifications to be a pawn.
"Shiki!"
Garp roared loudly.
His legs suddenly bent, and he stomped heavily on the Ice Surface.
"Crack crack crack!"
Instantly, the hard Ice Surface caved in, cracking into a Spider Web-like shape.
At the same time, his Figure, propelled by the immense force, soared upwards, reaching Golden Lion's In front in an instant.
"Fist Bone: Meteor!"
Black Armament Haki instantly covered his Fist. This Fist was launched directly at Golden Lion with swift decisiveness.
"Garp!!"
Golden Lion roared, Sakura Ten and Kogarashi, his Dual Swords, crossed to block In front of him, intending to stop the opponent's Fist.
Garp's Fist was heavy and fierce, and his Power was incomparably strong.
"Bang!"
The two sides only stalemated for a moment. Golden Lion's Dual Swords trembled, and he was sent crashing from the Sky onto the Ice Surface.
"Boom!"
A deafening crash echoed out. The Ice Surface instantly shattered into pieces. The immense Power of this Attack even smashed the Ice Surface directly, revealing the Seawater dozens of meters below.
Golden Lion, gripping his Dual Swords, stood on the shattered Ice Block. His Dual Swords hummed, as if dissipating the Power of Garp's Fist.
"Sakazuki, Borsalino, go support the other Battlefields. Leave Golden Lion to us! And Kuzan, use your Ability to stabilize the Battlefield!"
Sengoku strode forward and roared in a deep voice.
Then, he drew his Right Hand back to his chest. Powerful Energy Aura flowed in his Palm, radiating golden light and swirling air currents.
"Shockwave!"
After a few large strides, his giant Form, like a heavenly deity, arrived In front of Golden Lion on the Ice Surface and slammed down with a Palm.
"Boom!"
Space trembled. Golden Lion once again used his Dual Swords to parry Sengoku's Attack.
"Sengoku!"
Golden Lion tapped his feet and dodged Sengoku's Shockwave. His Complexion was grave. Facing both Sengoku and Garp, even he didn't have enough confidence to escape unscathed.
However, just as he retreated, his Complexion suddenly changed, because a black Fist smashed fiercely from his side.
In haste, Shiki was directly sent flying by a Fist.
He flew through the Sky for over a hundred meters before stopping.
Looking at Sengoku and Garp standing side by side there, Shiki wiped the Blood from the corner of his mouth.
Garp took a deep breath and looked at Shiki with a serious gaze.
"Shiki, surrender! Your fate is sealed today!"
"Heh hahaha, surrender? Rather than being imprisoned in the darkness of Impel Down and eking out a miserable existence, I would rather have a glorious Death in Battle!"
Golden Lion laughed loudly, stomped his Foot suddenly, and the Power of the Devil Fruit erupted instantly.
He stretched out one Palm and then suddenly clenched it in Space.
"Lion's Might: Ground Roll!"
Rumble!!!
The Ice Surface beneath his Foot vibrated and split open, as if being lifted up. Countless Ice Blocks gradually dispersed and converged, gathering into several mountain-like Lion shapes that could blot out the sky. The Tremors were like the angry Roar of a Lion, roaring at Garp and Sengoku.
In front of these Lion mountains, even Sengoku, transformed into the Golden Great Buddha, seemed as small as Ants.
However, in the eyes of the 'Ants' at this moment, these mountain-like Ice Lions seemed to have no Existence at all.
"Buzz!"
The Air vibrated. Energy surged on the Golden Great Buddha's Palms, and Ripples emanated around his Palm. Immediately afterward, virtual Shockwaves flew towards the surrounding Ice Lions.
"Boom boom boom!"
A series of explosions immediately rang out. The massive Ice Lions were blasted into Dust and scattered in the Sky.
But soon, these Dust particles, under the effect of the Devil Fruit Ability, reformed into Lions and pounced towards the two.
"What a troublesome Ability."
Before Sengoku's words even finished, Garp's Figure shot out like a cannonball.
"Iron Fist!"
His voice was like thunder. Garp unleashed a heavy Fist. Black Armament Haki instantly engulfed his Right Arm, concentrating his Power.
Almost instantly, it pierced through the massive Ice Lion and smashed towards Shiki.
"Garp!"
Golden Lion roared, and his entire Aura Burst forth.
"Boom!"
In an instant, a fierce collision occurred between the two. Fists and Blade Edges clashed continuously. Violent energy sprayed in all directions, and a Gale arose. People near this Battlefield almost immediately stopped and quickly retreated into the distance.
The Aftershock of a Battle between these Powerful Figures was something they couldn't withstand.
After a brief exchange, the two maintained a Stand-off a hundred meters apart. Then, almost simultaneously, they both moved abruptly, their Figures charging towards each other again.
"Wave Slash!"
"Armament: Machine Gun!"
One wielded his Sword, unleashing horizontal slashes of energy, while the other continuously threw Fists. The Speed was simply Terror-inducing. His Fists were thrown like a Machine Gun, constantly unleashing Firepower.
"Bang bang bang bang!"
In an instant, their Attacks collided fiercely. Violent air currents churned again, spreading out in all directions with a roar.
The two stood in the Sky, constantly unleashing Swords and Fists, colliding again and again.
"Ha!"
Garp threw a Fist, gathering Power from his entire body, and unleashed it fiercely, like a Meteorite falling.
Golden Lion raised his Sword again, blocking In front of him.
But then, a dazzling golden light suddenly flashed behind him, and a dangerous Aura rapidly descended.
"Shockwave!"
Sengoku, who had been looking for an Opportunity, finally seized the fleeting moment and landed a decisive blow while Golden Lion was careless.
Accompanied by Sengoku's roar, his Right Hand, full of Power, slammed heavily into Golden Lion's Back.
"Clang!"
The sound of metal clashing rang out suddenly. Golden Lion's Figure faltered, and then his body was heavily blasted downwards.
"Boom!"
Ice Blocks shattered. Golden Lion was knocked onto the Ice Surface. Amidst the shattered Ice Surface, Golden Lion lay on his back on the ground, spitting out a mouthful of Blood.
His Complexion was unsightly, his breathing slightly heavy. He stared at the two figures in the distance, his Complexion particularly grave.
Facing two opponents alone, even for a world-renowned Great Pirate like him, it was still very difficult.
If he hadn't used Armament Haki for Defense at the critical moment, he estimated he would have been crippled by Sengoku's Attack.
"Shiki! Today, you will have no Opportunity!"
Sengoku said in a deep voice.
Flying Pirates, the defeat is set!
(End of Chapter)