Chapter 58: Chapter 58: Enel.
Ohm was very surprised to see the three defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates.
"Not bad, you were able to defeat those three wastes who only relied on their tools to fight."
"However, I'm not like them — only able to exert my strength in specific venues. I fight with my own power. Now, I will be the one to end you, blue sea dwellers."
Zoro's interest was piqued. He walked to Ohm's opposite side and took up his Three-Sword Style stance. "Looking at your weapon, you're a swordsman, right? Then I'll fight you."
"Come on, blue sea dweller — Iron Whip!"
With that, he attacked Zoro first. The weapon in his hand instantly transformed from a sword into a whip, lashing out in a dense, impenetrable flurry. Zoro easily dodged using his Observation Haki.
"You also know Mantra? No wonder you could so easily take down those three," Ohm remarked while continuing his assault.
Zoro, however, had no patience to keep playing. He said with a regretful expression, "I thought you'd be a good opponent since you used a sword… but I didn't expect…"
"Three-Sword Style: Bull-Demon Brave Claws!"
Zoro struck a pose with his three swords, like a bull about to charge, and flashed past Ohm.
Pfft—
Ohm collapsed to the ground, unconscious.
"These Sky Island priests are a bit weak. I'd been looking forward to a real fight," Zoro said coolly, sheathing his swords.
"All right, all right — stop showing off. Let's head to the temple and find this so-called God!" Shin'ya saw the battle had ended and motioned for everyone to continue searching for Enel.
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While Luffy and the others confronted the Four Priests, on the other side of the island…
The Shandian army and the Angel Island forces had united and begun their assault on Upper Yard.
Inside the Upper Yard Temple, a God's Guard ran and shouted, "Blasphemers are attacking the temple at Gate 1! Requesting backup!"
"Don't let them escape! Catch them!"
All the God's Guards who received the message converged toward Gate 1.
Outside the temple, above the Cloud Sea, dozens of three- and four-person wavers weaved left and right, dodging incoming arrows and cannonballs as they rapidly approached the temple.
The wavers were filled with warriors from Angel Island, all carrying cannons. Leading them were Conis and Gan Fall, the latter riding his pegasus.
Advancing with the wavers were hundreds of Shandians, likewise dodging attacks as they moved swiftly toward the temple. They wore jet shoes to keep pace with the wavers. Leading them were Wyper and Mantis.
Inside the temple, on the wall of Gate 1—
"Everyone, attack! Ranged attacks!"
"Stop them! They're almost at the wall!"
"We're out of arrows! Fall back, gather below the wall, and prepare for close combat!"
When the God's Guards saw who was approaching, a captain-like figure roared, "Conis, why have you betrayed God? Don't you know what happens to traitors?"
Conis, riding her waver, didn't slow down. "Move aside! Today, we overthrow Enel's tyranny!"
"Move aside!"
"Get out of the way!"
Dozens of wavers charged ahead without slowing, smashing through the God's Guards. In an instant, at the entrance of Gate 1, no one was left standing.
Wyper charged straight into the city. "Conis, the wavers can't go further in. We'll move ahead — follow behind us."
"Conis, you're in command here," Gan Fall added, then flew ahead on his pegasus.
The moment they entered the city, panic erupted.
"No— Don't come here!"
"Stay away!"
"God's Judgment is coming!"
From a tall building near Gate 1, Enel watched the scene, grinning.
"Hehehehahaha… hehehehahaha… hehehehahaha…"
The Shandian leader, Wyper, looked at the laughing figure and shouted, "Enel! Today's the day you fall!"
"Hahahaha! Fall? I am God! You mortals will never understand the power of a god!"
"Superior Mantra, a body of lightning — no attack can touch me. This is the domain of a true god!"
"Start running, sky people! Sky Island is doomed!" Enel laughed wildly, his voice echoing across the land, making the entire Sky Island tremble at his words.
"Even if you hadn't come today, I'd have left tomorrow… and shattered this Sky Island to pieces, hahaha…" Enel's laughter grew more manic as he envisioned the destruction.
Hearing Enel's words, panic swept through the temple. The solemn air was replaced by frantic shouts and terrified screams.
"Run! Sky Island is doomed!"
"Quick! We need to leave! Get to the Blue Sea in a balloon octopus!"
"Everyone to the Blue Sea!"
Chaos descended as people scrambled to escape. The exits flooded with desperate people.
But amid the chaos, one person remained calm. Gan Fall took to the air, eyes cold and resolute, locking onto Enel.
"You won't succeed, Enel." Gan Fall's voice wasn't loud, but it carried authority. "Even if it costs our lives, we'll defeat you — for the honor of my generation and the one before."
"Impact Lance!"
Gan Fall fearlessly charged at Enel, his long spear gleaming like a bolt of lightning, aiming straight for Enel's chest.
At the same moment, Wyper launched forward as well, his shoes blasting gas to propel him like an arrow from a bow. He held specially treated Impact Dials in both hands — enhanced with seawater substances to amplify their power.
Despite the two-pronged assault, Enel remained calm, not moving an inch.
Gan Fall's spear and Wyper's Impact Dials streaked through the air like meteors — and passed straight through Enel's body.
To everyone's shock, the fierce attack did nothing.
A disdainful smile tugged at Enel's lips. "Do you see? This is godhood. Mortals can't comprehend it."
He extended his index finger toward Gan Fall and Wiper.
"Discharge."
A brilliant surge of current fired from his fingertip like a silver thunderbolt, striking both men.
"Ugh!"
They cried out as the shock hit, their bodies trembling violently from the unbearable agony.
Wyper gritted his teeth, staring at the Reject Dial in his hand. I can't use it yet… I have to wait for him to lower his guard. This is our only chance… and I can't blow it!
"Hahahaha! I was going to destroy Sky Island tomorrow… but since you're here, let's begin now!"
Lightning surged from Enel's body, pouring into the Ark Maxim above the city. The sky darkened, lightning flashed, and black thunderclouds rolled over all of Sky Island.
Enel raised his golden staff, pointing to the heavens.
"Ten…"
"Reject Dial!"
Before Enel could utter "Ten Million Volt," Gan Fall and Wyper each revealed three specially treated Reject Dials.
Wyper placed one over Enel's heart, the other on his chest. Gan Fall did the same, targeting Enel's abdomen.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Three massive impacts struck Enel simultaneously, sending his body flying like a ragdoll into a stone wall.
At the moment of impact, Enel's eyes went dull — as if the light of life had vanished — and his breathing stopped.
Wyper was ecstatic. He rushed over, checking for breath under Enel's nose. Finding none, he laughed madly. "Hahaha! We did it! Enel is dead!"
But as Wyper basked in victory, something terrible happened.
A surge of electric current struck Enel's heart, making it jolt violently. His body twitched, his closed eyes slowly opening.
"Haaahhh…"
Enel suddenly let out a low growl. He sat up, spitting blood, then turned into lightning and reappeared on the Ark Maxim.
Enel coughed, glaring at Wyper and Gan Fall with disbelief. "Cough… how did you learn my weakness? On this Sky Island, no one should know I fear seawater!"
"How can this be?! You should be dead!" the two of them shouted.
"If you know my weakness… then perish."
"God's Judgment: Lightning Pillar!"
Above them, two massive ten-meter-wide lightning pillars struck down at Gan Fall, Wiper, and their subordinates.
Their eyes turned hollow with despair. Helpless, they watched as hundreds of lightning strikes came crashing down.
"It's over. Everything's over…"
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