MTLNOVEL Chapter 57: Chapter 57: The Four Priests.
While Luffy and the others were traveling from Angel Island, the Shandians were discussing countermeasures against Enel at their residence.
"Wyper, intelligence from Angel Island just arrived. There's a group of Blue Sea people who can disperse Enel's lightning, and they're currently heading towards God island," said Kamakiri, a mantis-like man with red sunglasses and a flaming sword, to Wyper.
"According to the intel, these Blue Sea people trespassed on Sky Island and even attacked the White Beret troops. The most likely reason they're going to Upper yard now is to cause trouble for Enel."
Wyper's pupils contracted at the news, then widened with joy. "Kamakiri, notify everyone! This is our chance! With the Blue Sea people holding back the Four Priests, we'll go straight to the temple and take Enel's dog life!"
Just then, Gan Fall, the former God of Angel Island, appeared in the Shandian village. After friendly discussions between both sides, the Shandians agreed to form an alliance with Angel Island.
The strategy was that after Luffy and his group initiated the God's Trials, everyone else would land on the island from another direction, directly attacking the central temple to kill Enel.
In the center of the Island, at the temple:
After Zoro and Luffy each shattered a lightning pillar, and after sensing Luffy's awakened Conqueror's Haki pressure, Enel, who had been constantly using his Mantra to cover the entire Sky Island, reacted. When he heard that Luffy's group was coming to fight him — and that the Shandians were on the move as well — his previously closed eyes snapped open. Lightning flashed around him, and a swath of trees surrounding the temple were struck down.
Enel's gaze was cold. "You want the Blue Sea people to stop the Priests? Very well, let it be as you wish. I'd like to see how you defeat me."
"Nirvana Gedatsu, Satori, Shura, Ohm!"
"Yes, sir!"
"Two teams of intruders are coming to challenge me. You four go that way. I want you to kill everyone there. As for the other side, I will handle them personally," Enel said, pointing in the direction of Luffy's group.
"Don't worry, Lord Enel. We'll make sure they never return."
With that, the Four Priests sped off toward the Straw Hat Pirates.
While the Straw Hats leisurely walked toward the center of Upper Yard, the Shandians were frantically rushing to the central temple from the opposite direction.
After walking a certain distance, a loud shout stopped Luffy, Zoro, and the others.
"Stop right there, Blue Sea intruders! You have committed the crime of illegal entry into God's Country, attacked the White Beret troops on Angel Island, and interfered with God's judgment when he was executing lawbreakers!"
"Now, we, the Four Priests, will put you through God's Trials. If you win, you can leave Sky Island and return to the Blue Sea. If you fail — there's only death!" Ohm said with a cold laugh.
"First, allow us to introduce ourselves:
I am Ohm, one of the Four Priests, in charge of the 'Iron Trial,' which has a 0% survival rate."
"I am Shura, one of the Four Priests, in charge of the 'Rope Trial,' with a 3% survival rate."
"I am Satori, one of the Four Priests, in charge of the 'Ball Trial,' with a 10% survival rate."
"I am Gedatsu, one of the Four Priests, in charge of the 'Swamp Trial,' which has a 50% survival rate."
Ohm, with rings of tattoos on his right arm, holding a cloud-made blade, sunglasses, and a bald head with a pair of white wings on his back, introduced himself.
Shura, wearing a pilot's hat and goggles, wielded a flaming spear while riding a bald eagle.
Satori was round in shape, wearing leather gloves and a spacesuit-style outfit with a helmet.
Nirvana Gedatsu, with spider-leg-like hair and dressed in purple, had a pair of wings on his back.
"Priests~" Usopp and Chopper couldn't help but gape, their faces filled with terror. Without thinking, they instinctively moved behind Shin'ya.
After the introductions, Nirvana Gedatsu stepped forward. "I am the Priest of the first trial. Who will take the first trial?"
Shin'ya stroked his chin, looking at the four overly confident individuals with a strange expression. He knew that currently, everyone in the Straw Hat Pirates — except for Nico Robin, who had just joined and hadn't yet learned either type of Haki — could already use both forms of Haki, even Chopper.
Although not as powerful as they would be two years later, dealing with the original Pacifistas would be a piece of cake for them.
And in his memory, the Four Priests' Mantra was still half-baked, and none of them had even heard of Armament Haki.
After thinking, Shin'ya looked at Chopper. "Chopper, how about you give it a try? I have high hopes for you~"
Chopper immediately turned into seaweed out of shyness. "You idiot~ I won't be happy even if you praise me!"
"Do you really have high hopes for me?"
"Of course! Everyone does" Shin'ya finished.
"That's right, that's right~ Go, Chopper!" Luffy and the rest cheered him on.
"Alright~ I, Captain Chopper, will deal with him! Ah~ hahaha~"
Chopper did a front flip and landed in front of Nirvana Gedatsu. "I'll be your opponent."
Gedatsu rolled his eyes in confusion, looking left and right. He asked strangely, "Who~ who's talking? Why can't I see anyone? Is it an invisibility spell?"
Chopper looked at him in shock. "Ah~~ Is this guy an idiot?"
Ohm's face darkened, and he punched Gedatsu on the head. "Idiot! How can you see anyone when you're rolling your eyes?"
Gedatsu suddenly realized. "Ah~ I forgot again."
"Alright, let me show you the terror of the Swamp Trial! Take this — Swamp Cloud Attack~ Attack~ Atta–????"
Gedatsu began his attack, but it was useless. He forgot he wasn't in the Swamp Trial area. He was in the forest, where there were no swamps or swamp clouds for him to use.
A mischievous smile appeared on Chopper's cute face. "Good opportunity~~ Hoof Print: Cross!"
Chopper, disregarding martial ethics, launched a sneak attack with a powerful move while Gedatsu was lost in confusion.
Chopper transformed into a giant, his hooves bulging with muscle, crossing them into an X-shape and violently slamming them into Gedatsu's chest.
The immense force instantly sent Gedatsu flying — directly toward the Swamp Trial area. With a "splash~" he crashed into the swamp and disappeared toward the Blue Sea below.
Both sides fell silent watching this dramatic scene.
Satori, the Priest of the Ball Trial, started sweating profusely. He was in the same situation as Gedatsu; his combat power was virtually nonexistent without his trial area's traps.
His fighting strength relied on those traps and help from his twin brothers. But here — there were no traps.
Ohm nudged his lips toward Satori, the meaning clear: "You're up~"
Satori had no choice but to reluctantly step forward.
"Uh~~ I'm the Priest of the Ball Trial. Um… how about we fight in a different location?" he asked carefully.
Sanji stepped forward, extinguishing his cigarette butt. "Do you think this is playing house? You want to pick a place to fight? I'll be your opponent. Get ready — I'm attacking."
Satori saw Sanji disagreeing and could only ready the Impact Dial in his hand.
"Come on."
Sanji didn't waste any time and immediately launched a powerful move.
"Mouton Shot!"
Sanji crouched, his right leg wrapped in Armament Haki and flames, erupted instantly, appearing before Satori and delivering a powerful kick to his stomach.
The moment Sanji moved, Satori tried to aim his Impact Dial — but he was too slow. The kick landed first.
"Pfft~~ Pfft~~"
Satori spat out two mouthfuls of old blood and was sent flying to an unknown location.
Ohm looked at Shura. Shura was helpless too — he also needed a special location to unleash his full power. Here, he was at a disadvantage.
Shura reluctantly rode his bald eagle forward. "Rope Trial Shura — who wants to fight me?"
Everyone looked at Usopp.
Usopp backed away, shaking his head. "No way! I can't beat him~"
"Oh~~ How do you know if you don't try? Besides, what did you set out to sea for? To become the bravest warrior of the seas! Now's your chance!" Shin'ya said, grabbing Usopp.
"Indeed~ Usopp, haven't you noticed our opponents are getting stronger and stronger? We've seen your progress — you've got the strength, you just lack courage," Zoro said seriously.
Luffy patted Usopp's back. "Go, Usopp! You're the Straw Hat Pirates' sniper, I need your help to become Pirate King!"
Usopp was touched, and his eyes became determined. "Alright, I'll deal with him."
With that, Usopp walked forward with a resolute expression. "Come on, I'm not afraid of you!"
"Hissatsu: Tabasco Star!"
"Whoosh whoosh whoosh~~"
Dozens of pepper bullets flew. Shura's Mantra predicted the trajectory and he dodged using his eagle.
The two began exchanging attacks — neither hitting the other.
After a while, even Zoro and the others couldn't stand it. "Usopp, don't just focus on sensing danger with your Observation Haki~ Sense his next move and attack!"
Usopp slapped his forehead. "I was too nervous, I forgot!"
He focused on sensing, holding a fire bomb in his hand. A few seconds later, he felt Shura's next move.
He decisively pulled back his slingshot and fired.
"Hissatsu: Fire Bird Star!"
"Hissatsu: Oil Star!"
Both attacks hit Shura directly. Immediately, the bald eagle and Shura were engulfed in flames. Man and bird jumped toward the distant cloud sea — the moment they hit it, both fell unconscious from the pain.
Now, only one Priest of the God's Trials remained.
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