In fact,
the news of the great incident in Cocoyasi Village in the East Blue spread even faster than Kalifa had estimated.
There was no need to wait until the next morning; the report of Golden Lion Shiki's demise had already spread throughout the world that very night.
As expected, the entire world, the entire sea, was once again shocked and boiling with excitement!!!
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"Hey, hey, hey, is this real or fake? You're not joking, are you! A legendary figure actually died suddenly!"
"The legend of the previous era, Flying Big Pirate Shiki the Golden Lion, he… he actually died!!!"
"By the way, if it weren't for this report, I almost would have forgotten about Golden Lion Shiki, that~ terrifying figure!"
"Golden Lion Shiki was a legend who could stand shoulder to shoulder with Pirate King Roger and Whitebeard, the Four Emperors, yet he died so carelessly—…"
"And he was also the first ever escapee from Impel Down, a figure like that—…"
"Golden Lion Shiki, who disappeared for twenty years, reappears as a corpse. This is too dramatic!"
Across the world, countless people were dumbfounded, unable to believe that a generation's legend would pass away so suddenly.
However…
countless others were not surprised at all.
"There's nothing to be surprised about; after all, the one who made the move was Five Emperors Rolin, the captain of the Air Force Pirates!"
"In just one year, he grew from an unknown rookie to the fifth Sea Emperor with a bounty of three billion…"
"The previous report about the Enies Lobby incident was probably true as well; Enies Lobby was sunk by that man, and Admiral Kizaru was severely wounded!"
"This time, Five Emperors Rolin uses the blood of Golden Lion Shiki, a legend from the previous era, to announce to the world…"
"After this battle, no one will question whether Traveler Rolin has the qualifications to rule the sea…"
"Furthermore, this major incident also conveyed an important message!"
"That is, you must never provoke the Air Force or related individuals, because…"
"Once provoked, even if they escape to the ends of the earth, even a legend from the previous era will die without a burial place!!!"
Whoosh~
The world was shaking.
The uproar continued to escalate.
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East Blue.
Buggy's Delivery.
"Holy crap!"
Looking at the major incident reported in the news, the future Four Emperors Buggy couldn't help but widen his eyes.
"Golden Lion Shiki… that monster who almost wiped out our crew before… he was actually killed, this, this, this… Five Emperors Rolin is too terrifying. Absolutely, absolutely do not get involved with him!"
As a former apprentice of the Pirate King's crew, Buggy naturally understood Golden Lion Shiki's strength perfectly.
However…
such a terrifying Golden Lion was actually killed!!!
"Captain Buggy, according to the information we received, the Marines suddenly withdrew their 16th Branch, which is the Marine base near Cocoyasi Village. They… they wouldn't be trying to lure pirates there for Five Emperors to kill, would they?!"
Chief of Staff Cabaji stammered.
"That's right! It must be! The Marines are truly too despicable!"
Beast Tamer Mohji and others were all filled with righteous indignation.
Everyone made up their minds: they would absolutely not approach Cocoyasi Village by even half a step.
It wasn't just the Buggy Pirates; at this moment, the Alvida Pirates, the Krieg Pirates… all the major and minor pirates in the East Blue who saw the news made the same decision.
Windmill Village.
"That old lion actually… this is truly…"
Looking at the news report, Vice Admiral Garp, the Marine legend, couldn't help but look bewildered.
"Mr. Garp, so Traveler Rolin's group's hurried departure during the day was due to the distress call from Cocoyasi Village? After fighting with Mr. Garp, that man went to slay Flying Big Pirate Shiki the Golden Lion!"
His subordinate, Bogado, murmured in shock.
"He's truly an incredible fellow!"
Hero Garp whispered.
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Paradise's starting point, Twin Capes.
"Yohohoho, Mr. Crocus, Laboon, look! Mr. Roland and his group have created another incredible big news story!"
Brook, who was just a pile of bones, laughed loudly.
"Yes, indeed. He truly lives up to his name as a man of miracles. That Golden Lion fellow certainly kicked a steel plate this time!"
Crocus nodded.
"Then, I shall now sing a song for my benefactor… Yohohoho~ Yohohoho~"
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Paradise's end point, Sabaody Archipelago.
No. 13 Mangrove, Shakky's Rip-off Bar.
"Tsk tsk tsk, I say, wouldn't it have been better for that old lion to just stay put? He just had to go and seek death. His era had long passed! The current sea belongs to the young generation!"
The legendary great pirate, the former Pirate King's right-hand man, Silvers Rayleigh, clicked his tongue and shook his head.
"Flying Big Pirate Shiki the Golden Lion is not like you, Rayleigh. After disappearing for twenty years, he must have been plotting something. His defeat by the Air Force might not be a bad thing after all!"
Shakky, the bar's proprietress, said softly.
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The New World, where the strong gather.
Wano Country, Onigashima.
Four Emperors, Hundred Beast Pirates' headquarters.
"Uororororo!"
Four Emperors, Kaido of the Beasts, cried, covering his face.
"As expected of Kaido-sama!"
"Mr. Kaido is truly a man of loyalty and righteousness!"
"Seeing his former companion, Golden Lion, killed, he's shedding tears of sorrow!"
"It's our honor to follow such a captain!"
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