Chapter 163 - 163. Golden Lion, Shiki! (1/2)

A large ship was floating alongside the clouds.

”Shiki-sama, we-we lost contact with ship #5.”

A man said nervously. Seated infront of him was a large man. He wore traditional red and black kimono with a tattered haori. He had hair like a lion's mane. The most eye catching feature were his legs, he had swords in place of them.

This was one of the three legends of the past era, Golden Lion, Shiki!

Shiki raised an eyebrow and asked, ”When?”

”Just half an hour ago.”

Shiki went silent for a moment and waved his hand, ”Forget about it. Let's return.”

”Ye-yes!”

The man heaved a sigh of relief and immediately left.

The ship sailed through the clouds and finally reached a huge piece of land floating above the clouds.

It didn't stop and continued on in it's path. Soon large buildings appeared in their view.

Shiki who was resting in his chair raised his head. His kenbunshoku haki was picking up a strong presence inside his base.

He immediately flew out the ship and yelled, ”You got balls to attack my base and injure my men, get the hell out!”

Under his furious gaze a good looking young man walked out. A pair of piercing blue eyes stared at Shiki.

”A baby marine?”

Shiki noticed the justice cloak Leo wore and was stunned for a second.

”Golden Lion Shiki. It's an honour to finally meet you.”

Leo said apathetically.

Shiki glared at Leo, ”Baby marine, what gave you the courage to come here? Let alone attack my base?”

Leo pulled out his sword and replied, ”We will find out soon.”

He suddenly waved his hand. Two streaks of light flashed.

Blood sprayed. Shiki's subordinates, that clown and the gorilla were killed instantly.

Shiki wanted to block him but Leo's attack was sudden and incredibly fast. In a split second his strongest cadres were killed.

A vein popped on Shiki's temple. His eyes narrowed and they were filled with murderous intent.

”Good one, baby marine.”

Just as his voice faded haoshoku haki burst out of his body and crashed towards Leo.

Leo was calm and stood straight against the incoming storm.

”You are not the only king.”

Boom!

An overbearing haoshoku erupted from Leo and clashed against Shiki's. The sky darkened and lighting flashed.

Shiki was momentarily taken back and said, ”Haoshoku haki? A marine has the markings of a King?

Shing!

Leo's sword hummed. The blade turned pitch black with waves of red on it's edge.

Shiki also turned serious.

Both of them stared at each other for a moment and attacked.

Shiki swiped with his legs. Sword rays flew at Leo.

Leo also slashed out.

Sword rays collided and created a storm, destroying the building and it's surroundings.

Shiki was forced back as was Leo.

In a frontal collision both of them were evenly matched!

His physical condition isn't that great and his sword realm isn't at it's peak either. He is far from his strongest and yet I can only evenly match him.

Leo said to himself.