One Piece : Winged Dragons of the Beast Pirates

"Kuzan! Follow me!"

With that, the Navy Hero vanished like a shadow, racing off.

For top-tier fighters, even a long-distance trek isn't much of a challenge. 

Running over a hundred meters in a second is just a normal move—tens of kilometers are nothing, only taking a few minutes.

"Wait for me, Garp-san! I can't run that fast!"

Kuzan followed closely behind.

Mihawk said nothing and also sprinted at full speed.

That was the final target of his trip to the East Blue!

"Yamato," Ian spoke calmly. "Take everyone back to the Golden Dragon."

"Eh!"

Yamato was stunned, then puffed out her cheeks. "Ian, you're going to Shiki, right? I want to go too!"

"That's right, Ian! Let's go together!"

Hancock quickly added, "Shiki is no longer the same one we encountered before!"

That aging Shiki had broken free from his shackles. After lying low for so long, he's finally made a move, which means he's probably regained most of his strength.

"It doesn't matter," Ian said. "Shiki won't be able to stir up any more waves."

Just kidding, but seriously, look at the overwhelming fighting power gathered on the island right now.

Even without counting them, the combined forces of Shanks, Mihawk, Garp, Kuzan, and Dragon would easily be enough to sweep through any Emperor in the New World. 

It wouldn't even be impossible to suppress two Emperors at once.

Shiki is as good as dead.

The real question is how he will die next.

"Now, what we need to think about is how to leave," Ian said. "Law, come with me. The rest of you, return to the ship and stand by."

"Huh? Me?"

Law looked confused.

Wait a minute, you're not taking monsters like Yamato and Hancock, but you're taking me, a small fry? Are you planning to use me as cannon fodder?

"I want to go too!"

Suddenly, Ace ran over.

"Hey! Ace!"

Dadan's face changed, and she hurried over. "That's Shiki!!"

Ace ignored Dadan and only looked at Ian. "I want to go too!"

Ian understood.

Shiki was once a great pirate, on par with Roger.

Although he ultimately failed, he had once driven Roger into a corner!

"Alright."

Ian nodded gently and said to Dadan, "Don't worry, I will protect him. I won't allow anyone to harm my companions."

Dadan opened her mouth, speechless, not knowing what to say.

"It's decided!"

Ian transformed into a golden dragon, spreading his wings and soaring into the sky. He grabbed Law with one hand and Ace with the other.

"Ian!!"

Yamato fumed with anger.

That damn Ian! He'd rather take two little brats than bring her along.

"I'm sorry, Yamato, this will be the last time."

Ian said dismissively, and in the next moment, he shot into the sky like a shooting star.

"Waaahhh!!"

Yamato's hair was blown apart by the force of her fury.

"Beck, we'll be counting on you here."

On the other side, Shanks had made up his mind. He was going alone.

Ben Beckman nodded gently. They too had to prepare for the evacuation.

Uta also wanted to whine like Yamato and ask to go along, but Beckman easily suppressed her with one hand. Many times, the real authority on the ship was this vice-captain.

And so, Shanks set off.

Ian, with the two little brats, flew across the sky. In order to achieve the highest speed, he switched to his beast form, with flames bursting from his back, pushing his speed to the limit.

As the island passed beneath the sky, all that could be seen was a scene of devastation.

The entire Dawn Island had fractured into pieces, with large sections collapsing, and the seawater flooding in to form pools.

Worse still, it seemed that the island's foundation had been damaged, and many areas were still sinking.

The worst sight was the distant city. Under the moonlight, it was clear that it wasn't just leveled—it had completely turned into numerous craters of varying sizes! Not a trace of civilization remained.

Although it hadn't been directly destroyed, this island was as good as gone.

"Tch, that's really over the top, that old man!"

Law couldn't help but click his tongue. And this was after someone had already weakened the destruction. Even Ian couldn't come close to such destructive power.

However, at that moment, a wave of panic rose in Ace's heart.

Sabo!

Is Sabo alright?

He reassured himself in his mind.

He must be fine. Sabo has already escaped with his family to the sea! He's definitely safe!

Ian was the fastest to arrive in this area of the sky.

As soon as he arrived, he saw Dragon battling Shiki.

"Wave Slash!!"

The magnificent slash, dragging dark lightning, cut through the sky.

"Dragon's Claw!"

Dragon's face was grim as he crushed Shiki's slash with a single claw, countering with several massive wind blades that forced Shiki to block with his sword.

"This guy!"

Shiki's face became serious.

This guy's strength was truly not to be underestimated!

He is not inferior to Kaido!

"Mm?"

Shiki suddenly noticed something and turned his head to look at the distant sky.

A golden meteor streaked across the sky.

"Shiki, you're making quite a racket. You almost crushed me with your commotion."

The person who arrived spread their golden wings and floated in the air, speaking with interest.

Dragon's brows furrowed slightly. The troublemaker had arrived.

Where exactly does Ian stand in all of this?

However, what made him furrow his brow even more was the presence of a few auras drawing near.

One of them felt very familiar.

"Hehehehe!"

Shiki laughed heartily, "Kid, you came here to cause trouble for me too?"

Is that Shiki?

Ace stared blankly at Shiki floating in the sky ahead, the man who had once rivaled that bastard.

Ian cast a deep glance at Shiki. "Shiki, stop it. Bullying civilians isn't a great skill. If you're bored, go smash Marineford or Mariejois instead."

"Of course, I'll go to those two places!"

Shiki sneered, laughing loudly. "But that's only after I destroy the East Blue! Only by destroying the East Blue can I prove I surpassed Roger!"

"Madman!"

Dragon spat out a word with a grim expression.

For such a meaningless reason!

Ace's eyes widened in disbelief. His eyes almost seemed to tear at the corners as his teeth clicked and clattered together.

It's because of that guy again!

It's all because of that guy!

"I see."

Ian sighed.

Shiki, I can't save you now.

"Shiki! Damn you!"

Amid the roar, a figure shot into the sky. "Galaxy Impact!!"

A massive Haki shockwave instantly cut across the sky, rushing toward Shiki with the intent to crush everything in its path.

"Jie hahahaha! What a lively scene! The old mad dog is here too!"

Shiki laughed heartily, flicking his right leg. "Lion's Might—Destructive Slash!"

The true form of Conqueror's Haki wrapped around him, and the grand sword wave collided with the Haki shockwave, instantly exploding into a huge firework in the sky, lighting up the night.

Vice Admiral Garp stepped onto the air, completely ignoring the large child floating nearby. He roared angrily, "Look at what you've done!"

"Jie hahahaha! Isn't it beautiful?"

Shiki spread his arms and laughed. "This is the beauty of violence!"

"The most beautiful thing is your brain matter!!"

Vice Admiral Garp clenched his fists tightly, and his dark Haki spread like a spider's web.

At that moment—

Ssss!!

A greenish-blue slash suddenly shot into the sky, heading straight for Shiki.

"Hmm?"

Shiki raised an eyelid, and with a reverse kick, shattered the slash. His expression changed slightly. "Interesting."

"Shiki!"

Below, Mihawk shot up into the air, dragging his pitch-black sword. "One of the strongest swordsmen of the previous era! Let me savor your swordsmanship!"

"Mihawk, huh?"

Shiki sneered. "You don't know the heights of heaven or earth! You have no idea what real pirates are like!"

"That doesn't matter!"

Mihawk smiled. "Shanks, Ian! Consider me indebted to you both."

"I see."

Ian helplessly shook his head. "Vice-Admiral Garp, Mr. Dragon, you heard him. This guy wants to volunteer as cannon fodder to wear down Shiki's stamina. Why don't we just let him? After all, if he gets chopped down, it doesn't matter."

"I think that's a good idea too."

Shanks also drew his sword.

"Hmm?"

Shiki noticed him. "Is that the kid from Roger's ship back then? Looks like he's grown into something now."

Shanks smiled lightly. "Since you want to surpass Captain Roger, let me take his place and fight you."

Ace suddenly looked at Shanks.

That bastard is from the Pirate King's ship?

Garp and Dragon both furrowed their brows, looking quite like father and son at that moment.

"Not bad, huh, Vice-Admiral Garp?"

A bit late, Kuzan scratched his hair. "The Seven Warlords of the Sea do have an obligation to hunt pirates, after all."

Vice-Admiral Garp fell silent.

"Then thank you, everyone!"

Mihawk stepped into the air, flying straight toward Shiki. "Come on, Shiki! Which is stronger, the new era or the old one? Let's find out today!"

"Kahahahaha!!"

Shiki laughed heartily, not resisting.

Joking, these guys better come one by one. If they all rush at once, he'll be taken down in an instant.

Thus, the top swordsmen of the new and old eras began their battle!

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