One Piece: Starting from Awakening the Cosmo at Marineford

Aaron recalled that after the Kingdom of Lulucia was destroyed, a huge whirlpool did indeed form on the sea surface, causing the sea level to rise.

If there's such a commotion, even if it's an earthquake, it must be a fairly large one.

Even if it's several days' flight away, it should be able to sense it, right?

Aaron suddenly thought of another possibility and asked Lark, "Is there any other possibility? For example, that the island flew into the sky?"

Yun Que's eyes suddenly lit up: "That's certainly possible. But it requires extremely strict conditions. For example, the island would happen to be situated on an extremely large active volcano, and that volcano would just happen to erupt, sending the entire island flying into the sky."

Fombardy chuckled, "While it's true that many islands in the sea are formed by volcanic eruptions, a volcanic eruption capable of destroying an island must be quite a spectacle, yet we haven't sensed anything these past few days."

Aaron shook his head: "It might not happen in the next few days. It could be earlier."

After a while, Yun Que said, "It won't be too soon. The sudden disappearance of an island will create a vortex, but it won't last forever. There are no other islands nearby, and we're surrounded by a doldrums with no major ocean currents. Such a vortex won't last more than 10 days."

"No more than 10 days..." Aaron muttered, his brows furrowing.

"Really? No earthquake, no volcanic eruption, what force could possibly destroy an island?" Fombardy said.

Hibari was also clueless: "I don't know."

Aaron suddenly said, "I've thought of a possibility."

"What?"

"Have you heard of Shiki the Golden Lion?"

"Of course I've heard of him," Finbdi said. "He was a great pirate from the same era as Whitebeard. He was the first escapee from Impel Down. However, he was recaptured and sent back to Impel Down ten months ago..."

Hibari said, "I understand. Shiki also escaped from prison a few months ago, and then came here, using the power of his Devil Fruit to lift this island into the sky."

The Golden Lion was defeated in the East Blue more than half a year ago, lost consciousness, was captured by the passing Onigumo, and was thrown back into the underwater prison Impel Down.

Before the Marineford War, Luffy caused chaos in Impel Down Level 6, giving many prisoners the opportunity to escape.

If the Golden Lion was able to escape easily back then, this time it will naturally be even easier.

Aaron stroked his chin, pondering, "I wonder if the Golden Lion will choose to lie low this time, or choose to make a big fuss."

Considering that Golden Lion and Whitebeard were from the same era, his time must be running out.

Having been imprisoned twice, it's hard to say whether he still has any backbone.

"What time is it now?"

"8:10."

Aaron took out his Den Den Mushi and dialed a number.

"Stusi, I have some news to ask you."

"Colonel Aaron, besides these, don't you have anything else to discuss with me?"

Aaron said, "If you don't want to, then forget it."

"I didn't say I was unwilling," Stussy's slightly reproachful voice suddenly became incredibly alluring. "I wonder what Colonel Aaron wants to know?"

"Is there any news about Shiki the Golden Lion in the underworld?"

"have."

"How is it?"

"Golden Lion is recruiting people; rumors suggest he's launching a major war on the scale of the Marineford War."

"Really? He wants to attack Marine Headquarters?"

"I don't know."

"The Golden Lion needs to recruit people; surely they can go somewhere?"

"Yes. On Lion Island in the New World."

"Lion Island? There are many lions on that island?"

"No. From a distance, the mountains on Lion Island look like a lion lying on the ground."

"Okay. Thanks."

"Wait a minute, you're not planning to go over there, are you?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

Aaron hung up the Den Den Mushi and turned to Hibari, asking, "Do you know where Lion Island is?"

Lark shook his head, and Finbuddy followed suit.

"Is it an island that looks like a crouching lion?"

Lark shook his head again.

Aaron was taken aback, and then asked the marines, but none of them knew.

Aaron's lips twitched twice. He could only take out his Den Den Mushi, hesitate for a moment, and then dial Stusky's number.

"Hey, isn't this Colonel Aaron? What brings you here?"

"Sister Stussy..."

A true man can bend and stretch, and besides, Stusi is older, so calling her "sister" won't hurt her.

"I'd like to know, where is Lion Island?"

"Oh, little brother Aaron, I can't accept being called 'sister' like that."

"Well deserved!"

"Hehehe, alright, since you're so sincere, I'll accept you as my younger brother."

Aaron's face fell, but he quickly forced a smile and said, "Good sister..."

"What did you just ask? Oh, Lion Island. Well, this island is located on the sea route between the Kingdom of Prodens and the Kingdom of Majazka."

"Thank you, Sister Stussy."

"Come visit sometime, I'll be waiting for you!"

"Hehe..." Aaron chuckled dryly and hung up the Den Den Mushi.

Hibari pouted, "Senior Aaron, I can call back to headquarters and ask. Someone there will definitely know."

Aaron said, "It's alright. We've already asked. Let's sail towards the Kingdom of Prodin."

Lark nodded: "I'm going back to my room to find the eternal pointer of the Kingdom of Prodin."

Soon, Lark ran out and pointed out the course to the helmsman.

When the sea calmed down at midnight, Aaron finally stopped the ship to eat and rest.

The ship continued its voyage towards the Kingdom of Prodens early the next morning.

By evening, the land could be seen in the distance.

As they got closer, Yun Que said, "Senior Aaron, there are quite a few pirate ships in the harbor."

Aaron laughed and said, "That's perfect."

Finbdy clenched his fist and said, "Boss, leave it to me, I'll destroy all their ships!"

"Who said they were going to destroy their ships?" "Isn't that right?"

Aaron said, "Let's try to sneak onto a ship, go along to scout out the situation, and then decide whether to go to war with the Golden Lion."

"Huh?" Finbdi swallowed hard. "Boss, you really want to go to war with Golden Lion? He's a legendary figure, just like Whitebeard!"

"What? Are you scared?"

"Of course we're scared! That's Golden Lion! More than twenty years ago, it took Garp and Sengoku working together to capture him! We're so few... I think we should report to headquarters and have them capture him! Yes, that's what we'll do!"

As he spoke, Fenbundy began to reach into his pocket.

Aaron coaxed, "Finbuddy, do you want to be famous? If we take down the Golden Lion, your name will resound throughout the entire sea!"

"I'd love to be famous," Finnbjerg said with difficulty. "But first, I have to survive!"

Lark raised his head and said, "I believe you, Senior Aaron! What are your plans? Tell me about them."