Chapter 170: Imperial Weapon Fusion, Ryuunosuke Breaks Through!
The situation wasn't ideal for using the new power against the Golden Lion just yet.
Ka-Ka-Ka...
Ryuunosuke walked forward, step by step.
The Golden Lion, having been blasted away by a single punch, lay on the ground without moving for a long while.
Honestly, if this wasn't the world of One Piece, Ryuunosuke might've thought this guy was just here to stir up trouble.
The resemblance was uncanny.
"Jie hahaha…"
"So, the new generation's this strong now?"
"Reminds me of Roger back in the day."
"But I've noticed a little weakness of yours…"
"You still haven't mastered Haki infusion, have you?"
As he said this, a crimson glint flashed in the Golden Lion's eyes.
Then—boom—he vanished, reappearing behind Ryuunosuke with monstrous speed.
His muscles bulged grotesquely, and his punch sucked the air out of the surroundings.
Despite the protection of the Dragon Hunting Armor, Ryuunosuke was still sent flying.
If it weren't for the newly acquired reinforcement system, that punch might've seriously injured him.
"So that's… Advanced Conqueror's Haki infusion…"
Splurt—
Blood sprayed from Ryuunosuke's mouth. The blow was strong enough to almost damage his core.
But he could still fight.
"You're still standing?"
"I'll admit it, you've exceeded my expectations."
"This move was meant for that old fossil, Garp."
"But since you're here now, let's test it on you instead!"
"Lion: Majesty of God!"
As the Golden Lion roared, massive lion-shaped heads formed mid-air, each brimming with destructive force.
Ryuunosuke felt an overwhelming sense of danger.
If he got hit directly—he was dead. No questions.
"Damn it, Oda, you liar…"
He'd assumed the Golden Lion couldn't possibly be this strong. After all, Luffy beat him.
Even if that fight was just a show for the world, this? This was beyond outrageous!
"Tsukuyomi—Release!
Dragon Hunting Armor—Release!
Dragon Roar—Release!"
Ryuunosuke no longer cared if his body could take it.
He unleashed all three of his imperial tools at once.
Then, he held up a single drop of emerald green liquid—and drank it.
A terrifying aura exploded from his body.
Golden wings burst out from his back, with purple and gold lines crawling across his skin.
This was his Ryu Sakura Haki.
His left arm morphed into a massive cannon barrel—Dragon Roar had fused into the Dragon Hunting Armor.
Tsukuyomi, meanwhile, embedded itself in his chest like a glowing core.
"Can it evolve further?"
"Doesn't matter. No time to worry about upgrades."
Golden Lion scoffed.
"In front of divine power, resistance is meaningless."
BOOM!
With a deafening roar, the lion heads launched shockwaves toward Ryuunosuke.
The island trembled violently.
The first wave alone tore through the land, splitting it in two. A torrent of seawater burst into the sky like a geyser.
The Golden Lion's attack was island-level. Just one hit—and everything was gone.
If he'd used that on Marineford, who could've stopped it?
Not Sengoku in his Great Buddha form. Not Garp. Maybe not even Whitebeard.
Turns out, the Golden Lion had been hiding his true strength all along.
Even lost to Luffy on purpose... all just to catch the Navy off-guard later.
But now, Ryuunosuke had forced his hand early.
—---
"The Dragon Hunter Pirates are strong, but they're done now, right?"
"I dunno… I still think Ryuunosuke is hot."
"Seriously? You're thirsting in the middle of this insane fight!?"
"My money's on Golden Lion. That attack was insane!"
"Don't count the Dragon Hunters out yet. Haven't they pulled off crazier miracles?"
"Hell yeah! Dragon Hunter Pirates all the way!"
Thanks to Morgans' coverage, the battle was being broadcast across the world.
Even in major cities and the capital, people watched in awe.
And the Dragon Hunter Pirates' reputation? Skyrocketing.
—---
"Is this the Golden Lion's hidden strength?"
"Sengoku, what do you think?"
"I don't know," Garp replied before Sengoku could finish.
Neither had expected this level of power—from either side.
Golden Lion had spent twenty years honing his abilities, even after being humiliated—first by Roger, then Garp and Sengoku, then finally thrown into Impel Down.
And then… he lost his legs.
Everyone had written him off.
But now?
"Will the Dragon Hunter Pirates vanish here…?"
The Navy had even hoped for it.
If Ryuunosuke died, they could immediately strike down Golden Lion.
And Whitebeard would be forced to retaliate due to his alliance with the Dragon Hunters.
They'd eliminate both pirate crews in one go.
Perfect scenario.
Too bad Ryuunosuke wasn't playing along.
He reappeared—right in front of the Golden Lion.
"…So this is your strongest move?"
Chuckle
"Thanks for that."
Ryuunosuke flashed behind the stunned Golden Lion.
His cannon arm was already aimed.
The last attack had done more than just push him—it had triggered the full fusion of his three imperial tools.
The backlash from releasing them? Gone. Burned away by the last remnants of the life essence in his body.
Every drop of that life essence had been ignited.
Now, he was complete.
Speed. Strength. Agility.
All his basic attributes had soared.
"Wh-What…?"
"No… No way!"
"How did you survive that!?"
"That was an advanced Haki infusion, combined with my Devil Fruit—"
BOOOOOM!
The artillery blast cut him off, swallowing him whole.
Space warped.
News birds scattered in panic.
Their broadcast gear melted from the shockwave. Some were even obliterated on the spot.
The already fractured island? Gone. Not even a pebble left behind.
Everyone stood up, stunned.
"Oh, hell no—"
Doflamingo flinched. Even through his sunglasses, his eyes twitched.
He'd actually considered hunting the Dragon Hunters before.
That would've been suicide.
"…The Dragon Hunter Pirates…"
"Golden Lion actually lost."
"Tell the others: Don't provoke them. This guy is nuts."
Charlotte Linlin issued the order immediately.
Then she contacted Kaido. He'd want to know about this.
Let him test the waters.
—---
But the ones most shaken… were the Navy.
One second, they were shocked by Golden Lion's overwhelming power.
The next?
Ryuunosuke shattered everything they thought they knew.
He didn't just survive—he dominated.
And the world was watching.
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