The old man who resembled a lion indeed had tricks hidden up his sleeve. His sheer power made even Madara Uchiha wary.
On the battlefield, the ground quaked violently as mountains were uprooted and hurled toward Guy. Even he, seasoned and formidable, felt the weight of the assault.
With a decisive roar, Guy activated his Eighth Gate, Evening Elephant. His fists and feet moved in perfect synchronization, sending waves of air across the battlefield.
Each strike shook the world, as if the god of death himself was punishing the land.
Golden Lion Shiki's eyes narrowed, his confidence tempered by caution.
"Is this the technique from the video… It's powerful, enough to push anyone to the brink of Emperor-level, yet it seems fortune has led you to me, Golden Lion Shiki!" he declared.
Shiki immediately activated all types of Haki, including Conqueror's Haki, which surged over Guy's body.
Even a warrior as strong as Guy felt the oppressive aura, though he quickly steadied himself, his will as resolute as steel.
The airwaves intensified, cracking the very fabric of the space-time pendulum.
With each strike from Guy's fully opened Eight Gates, the force rivaled the Seventh Gate's Hirudora, shattering mountains effortlessly.
Golden Lion Shiki, sensing the overwhelming power, activated his Float-Float Fruit.
Mountains, debris, and every piece of terrain were lifted and controlled by Shiki, creating a chaotic storm in the sky.
The battlefield became a maelstrom of flying rock and shattered earth.
"What an astonishing attack!" the pirates of the World exclaimed.
Even Garp, known for his unparalleled physical might, could not suppress his admiration.
He had once shattered eight mountains with a single punch, yet Guy's prowess rivaled his own.
Golden Lion Shiki, despite his formidable strength, sweat trickling down his brow, realized the magnitude of his opponent.
A man without Devil Fruit abilities, yet capable of such devastation.
The Shinobi World observers were equally stunned.
"How… can one withstand Guy's attacks? That's Eight Gates Formation! Does he possess energy akin to Madara Uchiha?" murmured one ninja, watching Shiki maneuver mountains with precision.
Kakashi, concern etched on his face, simply said, "Guy…"
After a relentless barrage, Guy panted, yet Golden Lion Shiki remained untouched.
Every attack struck only the mountains Shiki summoned for defense.
Guy's eyes hardened. "It's time…" he whispered, resolve igniting within him.
"Night Guy!"
he shouted, and an aura of red energy erupted, coursing violently through the battlefield.
The surrounding air rippled under the overwhelming force.
Rock Lee clenched his fists, body trembling with anticipation.
He understood exactly what Guy's current state meant.
Gaara patted him gently, offering silent encouragement, yet Lee's resolve was unshakable.
"No mercy for Guy. Death is his home, any pity is an insult. I will honor his choice! This is the power of youth!" Lee shouted toward the projection.
Gaara, watching, felt a deep surge of respect and determination.
Guy, now engulfed in the red aura of Night Guy, charged at Golden Lion Shiki.
Even Shiki, master of all three types of Haki, felt the crushing weight of Guy's physical might.
"This man… is he a beast?" Shiki muttered, sweat dripping as he struggled to comprehend the raw power surging toward him.
He hurled mountains at Guy, but the man, now merged with the fiery red dragon-shaped aura, shattered them effortlessly.
The roar of the dragon echoed across the battlefield, shaking even Shiki's heart.
"What a terrifying aura! His presence can destroy my mountains alone," Shiki muttered, disbelief in his voice.
"I've ruled these seas for decades, yet except for Ashveil and Imu, I've never faced a man of this caliber!" he admitted, astonished.
Guy launched a flying kick, cracks forming in the very space around him.
The red dragon merged with his leg, giving him a demonic, godlike appearance.
Cold sweat streamed down Shiki's face as he mobilized mountains to block the strike, yet Guy's movements were flawless, unhesitant, unstoppable.
Even Kakashi and Madara watched in awe.
"This technique… among all ninjas, even Hashirama could not surpass this," Madara said with admiration.
He longed to face such a terrifying opponent firsthand.
In the Pirate World, Red Hair Shanks' jaw dropped.
"Incredible… purely physical techniques, yet this aura rivals any Devil Fruit or Haki. Terrifying…" he whispered, unable to look away.
Revolutionary Army Dragon and the observers in Holy Land Mary Geoise exchanged wary glances.
"Even Garp's ultimate Armament Haki might not suffice against this man," Dragon remarked.
Sabo felt a chilling realization.
"Our world… facing the Other World invasion, even the first opponent is near impossible to defeat. Our entire strength rests on Ashveil alone," he murmured.
In the Whitebeard Pirates' territory, Edward Newgate frowned.
"Golden Lion Shiki will not survive this…" he muttered.
Shiki, hearing the curse, bristled.
"Whitebeard, trying to jinx me?" he growled, summoning all terrain into a colossal lion head to clash with the red dragon aura.
The lion and dragon roared, colliding with deafening force.
At first matched, the dragon's roar shattered the lion head instantly.
Cracks appeared in the surrounding space as Shiki struggled to move, trapped by Guy's overwhelming power.
Guy's kick approached, unstoppable.
Shiki's life—and the pride of the Pirate World—was on the line.
He closed his eyes, reflecting on those he respected.
Above all, he revered Ashveil, confident that Thorne Ashveil could defeat this man with ease.
Then, a yellow light from the space-time pendulum formed a wall, blocking Guy's strike.
"Golden Lion Shiki surrenders! The winner is Guy from the Naruto World!"
The energy drained from Guy, eliminating the effects of Night Guy's red aura.
His stamina returned fully, restored by the pendulum's godlike power.
Cheers erupted across the Naruto World.
"Well done, Guy! The Blue Beast of Konoha shows his might!"
Kakashi nodded, impressed.
"Excellent. Now, remove every Other World powerhouse from the arena."
Naruto leapt in excitement.
"Bushy Brows Sensei, amazing!"
The Fourth Hokage praised Guy, astonished at his strength surpassing even Kakashi.
The pendulum's voice announced the next challengers: Edward Newgate and Ashveil.
Whitebeard shook his head.
"Ashveil, I won't enter this battle. Even if I tried, defeat is inevitable."
Golden Lion Shiki's powers aligned better against Guy, and Newgate saw no benefit in risking himself.
Ashveil frowned.
"You all are unreliable. If I don't step up, none can match Guy. Very well, let's finish this quickly."
He approached the space-time pendulum and stated faintly, yet decisively,
"I, Thorne Ashveil, will participate in the battle."
The declaration sent shockwaves through the Pirate World.
"Ashveil… he's stepping into the fight!"
"Will he obliterate the Other World?"
Excitement and tension rippled across the battlefield as all eyes turned toward the legendary warrior.
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