One Piece: General Xuanming, Defeat the New World

What's more, according to the video footage left by Carsent during his last visit to the Lion Kingdom, it is not certain that Borsalino, this damn place called Sky City, can be found.

The Lion Kingdom is several times larger than the Ten Thousand Kingdoms.

Hidden in the sea of ​​clouds, thousands of meters high in the sky, even the Shining Fruit can only wander around relying on luck.

Moreover, what would happen if they really found the Sky City? Borsalino couldn't take the warship up there, and he and the warship would inevitably be separated for a short time.

As long as the people and the ship are separated, the warship will inevitably be lost.

Thinking of this, Borsalino felt a headache.

In addition to the advantage of geographical location, Manhattan's Book-Book Fruit is omnipotent and can easily mobilize mechanical devices and even control objects.

In other words, there is most likely a mechanical city or even a mechanical island in the Lion Kingdom, which can allow Manhattan to sit in the center and play an extraordinary role.

Borsalino didn't want to go through this. Even if he could escape, it would be ugly to be covered in dirt.

It seems that without Shiqi, Borsalino cannot force his way into the Lion Kingdom.

Considering the pros and cons of the Lion Kingdom, Borsalino felt a headache.

But soon, the oncoming large ship dispelled Borsalino's thoughts - because the people from the Lion Kingdom had arrived!

The warship in front of him was less than a hundred meters long, but the solid steel frame wrapped around the hull and the several huge cannons on both sides showed that this warship was extraordinary.

The terrifying defense, powerful firepower output, and even the impressive speed when coming head-on, mean that this battleship can easily penetrate into the heart of the local military fleet in a naval battle and turn into a deadly dagger.

On the warship ahead, the flag fluttered in the wind, and a huge lion roared and howled to the sky with endless majesty.

On the battleship deck, Manhart held a golden book in his hands, his clothes swaying gently. Seeing the naval warship approaching, Manhart stood on the bow and spoke clearly:

"Borsalino, King Ski is not here today, please see you another day!"

Manhattan still has some confidence in defending the Lion Kingdom.

Even if top-level combat forces attacked while Shiqi was away, Manhattan was confident that he could temporarily delay or force back the invaders.

As for Borsalino, this old rival who had fought many times in the New World naval battles, both sides knew each other very well.

In order to prevent possible battles from causing damage to the islands within the Lion Kingdom, Manhart chose to stop Borsalino at the edge of the sea.

Unlike Katakuri who was caught off guard, Manhart had already learned the news in advance. In addition, the Lion Kingdom had already made a plan for this, so Manhart was well prepared and chose to stop Borsalino here.

Borsalino heard Manhart's greeting but pretended not to hear it, and continued to stand at the bow and trim his nails leisurely.

After waiting for a long time, all ten fingers had been trimmed, and Borsalino slowly answered:

"Oh, it's Manhart, long time no see!"

"That is to say, I came to visit you because your admiral is away."

After finishing speaking, Borsalino secretly complained in his heart:

Nonsense, if your admiral is here, would I dare to come? If I come, I won't have to leave.

Although he was muttering to himself, Borsalino remained calm. His eyes from behind his sunglasses kept scanning the sea, quietly looking for an opportunity to escape.

As the defender, Manhattan is not in a hurry. The ship he brought looks luxurious, but it is actually just an empty shell, driven entirely by the ability of his fruit.

If a fight really breaks out, Borsalino will need to be distracted to protect the warship, but Manhart doesn't need that. If Borsalino wants this iron shell, he can give it to him. He won't feel bad if it breaks.

Unless Borsalino is willing to sacrifice his warships and accompanying soldiers and break through the defense line by force, Manhart is sure to stop Borsalino here.

With Tiger King Jacket in charge at the rear, there will be no trouble.

So, as time passed, and as the confrontation between the two sides lasted longer, Borsalino began to frown.

We are in enemy territory and cannot delay, but we are not sure we can defeat the enemy.

By now, Borsalino had begun to feel somewhat restrained in the battle.

In the past, when following General Zhan Guo, Zhan Guo was the stabilizer of the warship. As long as General Zhan Guo was in charge, whether he was on the march or maneuvering, it would not affect the overall situation.

But now, as I gradually take on the role of commander of the warship, every move I make needs to be carefully considered, as a single thought may mean the safety of the lives of the entire warship's soldiers.

"This is really troublesome... I have to tell Sengoku-san when I get back that I firmly refuse to be the head coach and carry out the mission. I am so tired..."

A golden light flashed, and Borsalino's mutterings slowly dissipated in the air, while his real body had already arrived above Manhattan. His long legs were gradually wrapped in golden light, and he chopped down fiercely, like a sharp blade cutting through the void.

"Holy Book—Imperial!"

Borsalino completed a series of actions in a flash. Before the afterimage on the warship faded away, the bright golden edge had already whizzed away!

In response to this, Manhart was not at all panicked. He opened the book in his hand, and the golden word "御" slowly floated into the void, condensing into a semicircular translucent light shield to block the attack.

Then, without any hesitation, Manhart ran his right index finger across the page of the book, and his figure disappeared from the boat.

The next moment, Borsalino's light-speed kick had penetrated the hull. The steel planks were as fragile as foam, and melted into molten iron under the high temperature of the golden light, falling drop by drop.

"You react so quickly... You have no moral principles, boy!"

After the light-speed kick, Borsalino wanted to make a few comments, but when he turned around, he found that Manhattan had appeared above the warship.

And the most terrible thing is that the shadow of the golden lion gradually solidified in the void, and the two swords in his hands exuded an unparalleled sharpness, ready to be slashed out!

As the phantom began to draw his sword, a powerful pressure accompanied by murderous aura instantly enveloped the warship, and even the sky above the warship was dyed a faint blood red.

Borsalino had seen this move before in their last battle, and with the power of the Book-Book Fruit, he was able to temporarily seal the Golden Lion's attack.

Although its power is only one tenth of what it used to be, it is still a blow from top-level combat power, and it is truly terrifying!

"This is... This is the great pirate Golden Lion! Why is such a guy here?"

"This... is impossible. What does the intelligence department do..."

Just by seeing such an apparition, most of the marines on the warship became weak and lost their ability to resist.

Unlike Borsalino, these marines were not able to distinguish between real people and phantoms.