Chapter 116 The Legend of the Golden Land
Just then, Nami let out a sharp cry and suddenly stood up.
With an unusual glint in her eyes, everyone unconsciously turned their heads, their gazes instantly drawn to her.
"Nami, what's wrong? Did you find something?"
Lin Ning frowned slightly, seeing Nami's reaction, he vaguely felt that something was amiss.
Nami tightly clutched the book, Mont Blanc Noland, in her hand, her excited eyes scanning around, a determined gleam in them:
"I've long suspected it. Why would there be islands in the Sky Island that are similar to those below? Why would these islands even have soil and plants?
Only now have I found the true answer!"
"What is it? What is it?" Luffy immediately became excited upon hearing this.
His eyes shone like two stars, eager to know.
His companions on the side also gathered around, their eyes full of curiosity.
Nami took a deep breath, waved the book and the ancient map in her hand, and excitedly said:
"It turns out the legend of Mont Blanc Noland is true, the Golden City — it really exists!"
When she mentioned the words "Golden City", the golden light in her eyes was like the dawn sun, brilliant and dazzling.
The name "Golden City" had long stirred an infinite longing in her heart, and now she had finally found proof.
Luffy, after hearing this, also jumped up excitedly, his laughter echoing through the sky:
"Gold? Adventure? Hahahaha! This is great, I can't wait!"
Nami continued: "Through this period of exploration and comparison in the Sky Island, I finally understand.
These islands in the Sky Island are actually the other half of Jaya Island.
The Golden City mentioned in the book is not a legend at all, but a real existence!
And the reason no one could find it all those years was because the Golden City was carried to the Sky Island by the Knock Up Stream!"
These words were like a bombshell, exploding with a roar.
Everyone was stunned, their faces filled with shock.
The Sky Island is actually part of Jaya Island below? The Golden City is actually real?
This completely overturned their previous understanding!
Luffy paused for a moment, then looked up, his eyes shining with an adventurer's fervor:
"Gold! This kind of adventure is what I've been waiting for! Hahaha, it's getting more and more exciting!"
Nami was also infected by this enthusiasm, clenching her fists, she said with radiant spirits:
"That's right, this is the adventure we want! The direction to Sky Island is clear, we're going to find gold!"
"Haha, it looks like I'm also getting a little restless."
Sanji, with a cigarette in his mouth, curled a sly smile at the corner of his lips, "With treasure right in front of them, how could pirates easily miss it?"
Zoro was leaning to the side, his hands clasped behind his head.
A barely noticeable hint of excitement appeared at the corner of his mouth, "It's getting more and more interesting."
"Good!" Luffy finally couldn't hold back, he suddenly stood up, raising his arms high:
"It's decided! We're going to beat that Roux, and go find gold! Hahaha, what an adventure!!!"
Then, everyone started to get busy, preparing for the upcoming dinner.
The scent of burning charcoal filled the air, the broth in the pot was bubbling, and a rich aroma gradually wafted out.
Luffy sat by the campfire, his hands clasped behind his head, his face, which had been excited, was now filled with boredom:
"So boring! Why isn't it ready yet!"
Sanji heard this and stopped his movements.
He looked up and glanced at Luffy, saying impatiently:
"Hey, I just asked you to watch the fire, and you're already impatient? What a useless guy."
As soon as his voice fell, a rustling sound came from a distance.
Immediately after, Chopper's excited voice rang out:
"Sanji, we got a lot of stuff back!"
Chopper was seen running excitedly, carrying a basket full of ingredients, with Lin Ning and Zoro behind him.
Chopper put the basket on the ground and said happily:
"Look, there are walnuts, aloe, bananas, and even garlic!"
"Oh? Not bad!" Sanji nodded, then saw Zoro walking over, carrying two huge frogs and a plump rat.
He casually threw them on the ground, and said in a casual tone: "I caught some meat, frogs and rats, fresh enough, right?"
Sanji glanced at them, and nodded without hesitation: "Good, throw them into the pot to stew together!"
However, just then, Nami, who was concentrating on researching the exact location of the Golden City.
Upon hearing about the fresh ingredients Zoro brought, she suddenly looked up, her face instantly becoming incredulous.
Her brows furrowed fiercely, then she suddenly stood up and roared:
"Hey! Wait a minute! I just heard some strange ingredients!"
For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.
Sanji then came to his senses, scratched his head, and showed a helpless smile.
He said in a flattering tone: "Ah haha, you're right, I was really too careless!
Miss Nami, are you... don't like garlic?"
"No! That's not the problem!" Nami's veins popped on her forehead, her fists clenched.
At this moment, a gentle voice came from the side.
"What happened, Navigator Young Miss?"
Robin walked over, carrying a large piece of crystal clear crystal.
Under the sunlight, the crystal reflected brilliant light.
Nami saw it at a glance, and her eyes widened in surprise.
Even her anger from just now was diluted by this beautiful sight, and she asked in surprise:
"Wow, Robin, what are you holding? Is it a gem?"
Robin smiled slightly, gently flipped the crystal, and said:
"It's very beautiful, isn't it? Unfortunately, it's not a gem."
Sanji's eyes narrowed, then he showed a look of sudden realization:
"This is a salt crystal, right? Young Miss Robin, your taste is truly unique!"
Robin nodded slightly: "I found it by the lake, with it, cooking will be even more convenient."
"That's right." Sanji weighed the crystal in his hand, and said with a smile,
"Salt is something that is closely related to our lives, with this, tonight's meal will be even more perfect."
However, as soon as his voice fell, the smile on his face disappeared, and he suddenly turned his head.
His gaze sharply fixed on Zoro, and he said in an unfriendly tone: "Hey, Swordsman, you're free, aren't you? Give me a hand."
Zoro frowned, and asked cautiously: "What do you want to do?"
"Stop talking nonsense." Sanji pointed to the wooden rack next to him, "Your sword can serve as a temporary support, help me set up a grill."
Zoro's face instantly darkened, veins pulsed on his forehead, and he gritted his teeth:
"Hey hey, my sword isn't for that!"
Sanji snorted coldly, his tone unyielding:
"Shut up! If you dare to disobey the cook's orders, don't expect to eat!"
Zoro's mouth twitched, and he finally sighed helplessly, muttering: "Damn cook..."Chapter 117 The Intimidation of the Strong
The morning sun rose, and soft morning light spilled over the vast sea of clouds.
An ancient and mysterious ruin stood silently in this sky kingdom.
Vines wrapped around broken stone pillars, and mottled walls spoke of the vicissitudes of time.
And this was the ancient ruin hidden on Sky Island—Shandora.
Lin Ning and his group, after a long journey, finally arrived at this legendary ruin.
Along the way, they no longer encountered any obstruction from the priests, which made one feel a touch of strangeness.
Zoro walked at the front of the group, looking around, and muttered in a low voice with a frown:
"The so-called priests, the so-called trials... are they just gone? It's really uninspiring."
Robin chuckled softly, a playful smile on her lips, and said:
"Perhaps they were scared away, after all, one only has one life."
Lin Ning crossed his arms, his gaze fixed on the area below the ruins, and slowly said:
"No, they haven't disappeared... There are many people in these ruins."
"Oh?" Luffy grinned, a look of excitement on his face.
He clenched his fist slightly and said excitedly:
"It's not just here, many people are gathering from all directions!"
Hearing this, Zoro immediately became interested.
His hand rested on the hilt of his sword at his waist, and a Battle Intent-filled smile curled at the corner of his mouth:
"Hmph, it seems we're finally going to have a big fight."
"Calm down," Sanji exhaled a smoke ring and said lightly,
"They're still far from us, but I imagine these guys won't be friendly."
However, compared to these battle maniacs, Usopp, Chopper, and Nami's reactions were completely different.
They looked bewildered, completely unable to understand why the others had suddenly entered a combat state.
They shouted in exasperation: "Who?! What are you talking about?!"
Lin Ning smiled slightly, turned to Nami and Usopp, and said seriously:
"Observation Haki is a very important skill, Nami.
And Usopp, you guys... once we find the Golden City, you'll all get special training."
"Huh?!"
Nami and Usopp's eyes widened in surprise upon hearing this.
Then, as if realizing something, their expressions became complicated.
But in just a moment, they gritted their teeth and nodded, determination burning in their eyes.
"Alright! If we're going to train, then let's do it!" Nami clenched her fist, her face full of fighting spirit.
Although Usopp was feeling nervous, he still straightened his chest, putting on a forced calm demeanor:
"Hmph hmph, I am a brave warrior of the sea in the future, what is this training!"
The group continued forward, Nami looked down at the map in her hand.
Then she looked around, noticing that although the buildings here were dilapidated, one could still vaguely discern their former glory.
She walked over to Robin, who was carefully observing the walls of the ruins, and asked: "Robin, have you found anything?"
Robin gently brushed away the dust from the stone wall, her fingertips touching the ancient script on it.
A hint of excitement and thrill in her eyes, she slowly said:
"If I'm not mistaken... below here is the legendary Golden City."
"Golden City?!" Nami's heart quickened upon hearing this.
"Yes," Robin nodded, her gaze deep as she looked ahead,
"Not only that, the massive Golden Bell described in the ruins... is also there."
Upon hearing the words "massive Golden Bell," everyone was startled.
Robin took a deep breath, her eyes growing even more resolute.
Her voice was filled with an uncontrollable anticipation: "It seems that a poneglyph still exists there!"
For a moment, the air seemed to freeze.
The poneglyph, that was the key clue to the hundred-year blank of the world.
And for Robin, this was not just a discovery.
It was her lifelong pursuit—she wanted to uncover the truth of history.
She wanted to know what that buried past truly was.
As a cold snort broke the silence, a sudden commotion came from deep within the ruins.
Immediately after, a large group of warriors in white robes emerged from the ancient ruins.
Leading them were three priests, their figures tall, their steps steady, and their Aura imposing.
"They're finally here..." Zoro stood at the front of the group, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
His hand on the hilt of his sword tightened slightly, seemingly ready.
These three priests, each with a powerful Aura, exuded an oppressive feeling that made people involuntarily fearful.
First to catch the eye was the tall, stern-faced priest—Ohm.
He wore a white robe, and his black cloak fluttered slightly in the wind.
His eyes were filled with endless hostility towards the Straw Hat Pirates, his lips tightly pressed, as if he was muttering curses.
"Damned Blue Sea people, to have found this place..." His deep voice spilled from his mouth, carrying a surge of towering rage.
Next was another priest—Gedatsu.
He wore a mask on his face, through which his sharp eyes could vaguely be seen, his figure slender, giving off an undeniable sense of oppression.
He slightly raised his head and said in a low voice: "To dare profane a god... unforgivable."
Finally, Shura, one of the three priests, had a cold smile on his face.
Every gesture exuded a hint of arrogance and disdain.
He said lightly: "You will pay the price for your foolishness."
"Don't say it so harshly," Sanji stepped forward lightly, a relaxed smile in his eyes.
Yet his voice held an undeniable sharpness, "If we didn't have some strength, would you give us a chance to speak?
You would probably have killed us on sight."
Although his words carried a hint of mockery, Sanji showed no signs of backing down; on the contrary, it was a confident provocation.
Lin Ning also stepped forward, a faint chill flashing in his eyes, the corner of his mouth slightly raised:
"That's right, that's the sorrow of the weak. They don't even have the right to speak."
"Damn it!" The three priests almost simultaneously roared in a low voice, their anger and irritation practically overflowing their words.
But they did not immediately act; instead, they stopped and watched these few people coldly.
Despite their towering rage, they knew well that these Blue Sea people were no ordinary individuals.
Especially that guy named Lin Ning, who possessed power comparable to the god Eneru.
"Hmph, don't think you can intimidate us with empty threats," Shura said with a sneer, but a hint of caution was revealed in his eyes.
He knew these people were not simple, especially the guy holding the halberd, whose strength was terrifying.
To split a mountain with one blow, that must be something only a god could do.
Gedatsu's eyes narrowed slightly, a glint flashing in them, as if he was carefully assessing the strength of the Straw Hat Pirates.
These priests of theirs were not only skilled in Observation Haki but also possessed astonishing combat power.
Yet even so, they still maintained sufficient reverence for Lin Ning and the others.
They understood that these people before them, like the god Eneru, were strong.
The threat of the strong was not just pure power; it was also that overwhelming Aura that no one could ignore.Chapter 118 The End of the Sky Island, World-Destroying Thunder
Just then, a sudden commotion broke the standoff.
From the dense jungle behind the ruins, a group of warriors dressed in simple clothes suddenly emerged.
Their clothes were tattered, their faces fierce, and their eyes burned with rage.
"Skypeian Tribesmen!" Ohm's eyes flashed with disdain as he sneered, "Don't tell me you think you can defeat us just because we lost a Priest? How arrogant!"
Before he finished speaking, he waved his hand, signaling the warriors beside him to act immediately.
Gedatsu and Shura also followed without hesitation, the three Priests charging towards the Skypeian Tribesmen warriors with an overwhelming Aura.
"Truly courting death!" Shura grinned, raised his spear, and thrust it forward fiercely.
A surging Qi burst forth, instantly sending a Skypeian Tribesmen warrior flying.
The Skypeian Tribesmen roared, as if they had a deep-seated hatred for these Priests.
In an instant, a fierce battle erupted between the two sides.
The clashing of swords and the ringing of metal echoed continuously in the air.
The original standoff instantly became chaotic, and Lin Ning and his group were ruthlessly left to the side.
"Tch!" Zoro discontentedly sheathed his sword.
The blade slid gently into the scabbard, a hint of disdain in his voice: "Aren't they going to fight us? Seriously, they cower before the strong, but strike hard against the weak!"
No sooner had he finished speaking than Usopp patted his shoulder, wearing a knowing expression: "Well, what can we do? We're just that strong."
Sanji looked at the Skypeian Tribesmen charging like beasts, his brows slightly furrowed, his face full of doubt: "Skypeian Tribesmen? These people who look like savages, are they the Skypeian Tribesmen?"
Nami flipped through the book in her hand, pondered for a moment, then replied: "According to the records in the book, the Skypeian Tribesmen should be the indigenous people of Jaya Island.
Half of Jaya Island was carried to Sky Island by the Knock-Up Stream.
Along with the indigenous people on the island, they were also carried to Sky Island, becoming the current Sky Island residents."
Lin Ning nodded, thoughtfully saying, "So that's how it is."
Luffy seemed to have digested this information, a hint of excitement flashing in his eyes: "Doesn't that mean these Sky Island people stole the Skypeian Tribesmen's territory, and now they want to take it back?"
After hearing this, Nami immediately looked at Luffy with new respect.
She hadn't expected this guy, whose head was often not very bright, to actually be able to sort out a line of thought from all this confusing information.
With a hint of approval in her eyes, she said, "Theoretically, that should be the case."
She paused, then suddenly said in a teasing tone, "Hey, Luffy, I didn't realize your head was quite bright, after all."
Luffy blinked, showing a proud and silly smile: "Of course! I'm not stupid!"
Zoro next to him couldn't help but roll his eyes, a helpless smile on his lips: "You're not stupid?"
At this moment, the sound of battle grew more intense.
The clash between the Skypeian Tribesmen and the three Priests seemed to enter a white-hot stage.
Lin Ning narrowed his eyes, watching the melee, he knew in his heart.
This battle was merely the prelude; the so-called Heavenly God had not yet appeared.
Just as the three Priests led their warriors in a fierce battle against the Skypeian Tribesmen.
Suddenly, a violent tremor came from beneath the ruins.
Immediately after, the ground cracked open, and a strange, large ship rose from the long-dormant underground ruins.
The ship's huge outline slowly emerged in the air, and what was most astonishing was that this ship could actually fly!
"This... this can't be real!" Usopp's eyes widened.
He muttered, his voice laced with disbelief, "A ship, flying in the sky!"
This sudden sight stunned everyone.
Whether it was the Skypeian Tribesmen fiercely fighting or the Priests.
They all stopped their actions, looked up at the sky, their eyes filled with shock and surprise.
Just then, the three Priests suddenly burst into laughter, their voices filled with arrogance and pride:
"Hahaha! This is the Ark Maxim! It's Eneru-sama!"
Ohm's voice held an undisguised excitement as he stared intently at the flying ship:
"Has the Ark been successfully completed? Let me tell you, this is the power of a Heavenly God!
You ants, wait and see what a true Heavenly God is!"
Everyone's gaze was fixed on the flying ship in the sky, that mythical vessel, where lightning flashed.
Just then, a colossal voice boomed from above the flying ship, shaking the heavens and earth, echoing in every corner of Sky Island.
"I am the Heavenly God!"
The voice, like rolling thunder, reverberated across the sky, followed by a blinding flash of light.
That voice carried an irresistible pressure, an absolute authority:
"I will destroy Sky Island and fly to the Endless Vearth! Everyone on Sky Island shall turn to ashes under the thunder!"
As Eneru's voice fell, the sky abruptly darkened, dark clouds rapidly gathered, and thunder roared incessantly.
The voltage in the air rapidly soared, and intense lightning snaked across the sky above Sky Island.
A fierce storm erupted, as if the entire world was about to be torn apart.
"Boom!"
With a loud bang, lightning tore through the sky above Sky Island.
Electric arcs, like the furious eyes of a Heavenly God, scattered in all directions.
The entire sky of Sky Island seemed to be ripped open by an invisible giant hand, and lightning, like ten thousand writhing snakes, swept across.
All combatants, whether Skypeian Tribesmen or the Priests' subordinates, ceased fighting.
Their eyes filled with fear and unease, they looked up at the overwhelming thunder.
They could almost feel the oppressive and destructive Aura descending from the sky.
Those warriors who had been fighting to the death for land now fell into deep despair.
They realized that the land they were fighting over, and even their lives, would turn to dust under this thunderous catastrophe.
Even the residents of Sky Island were stunned by this celestial anomaly.
Everyone in the streets and alleys looked up at the oppressive sky, their eyes filled with terror and helplessness.
Lightning constantly intertwined in the sky, and the entire world seemed to enter a silent, deadly standstill.
They knew this was no ordinary thunderstorm.
This was a punishment from the Heavenly God, an irresistible doomsday cataclysm.
The lightning in the air grew denser, and currents coursed through every corner of Sky Island.
The entire Sky Island seemed to have entered the shadow of the apocalypse.
Everyone waited for that final moment to arrive—when the thunder would sweep away everything.
Destroying their homes, devouring their lives.
The sky of Sky Island seemed to be separated from the ground by an insurmountable chasm.
No one could resist the power of that thunder.
At this moment, all living beings, all destinies.
It was as if, at this very moment, they were quietly awaiting the arrival of death.Chapter 119 Dethroning Enel
Luffy stood on the battlefield, which was about to fall into despair, his eyes burning with uncontrollable rage.
His fists were clenched, and his straw hat was slightly lowered.
"Are you the so-called God?" Luffy's voice was exceptionally loud amidst the thunder.
His gaze locked onto the floating spaceship in the sky, becoming even more resolute: "Are you going to annihilate us, along with the Skypeian Tribesmen? I won't let you succeed!"
Eneru stood on the spaceship, looking down at the Straw Hat Pirates below.
There was no ripple in his eyes, only the arrogance and indifference deeply rooted in his bones.
He raised an eyebrow slightly, a scornful smile playing on his lips: "Oh, it's you, kid." His voice was as cold as frost,
"Are you going to struggle for survival under the will of a Heavenly God? What disobedient lambs."
Luffy ignored Eneru's mockery; he calmly took off his straw hat.
He clenched his fists, a resolute glint flashing in his eyes.
His gaze, in that instant, became sharper than ever before.
The fury erupting from deep within him could no longer be suppressed.
"To kill so many innocent people on a whim—you deserve to die!"
As soon as his voice fell, Luffy's Aura suddenly fluctuated violently, and an overwhelming power surged from within him.
His Conqueror's Haki instantly erupted with an astonishing Aura.
Black and red lightning raged around him, as if a Thunder God had descended.
That Haoshoku swept across the entire battlefield like a storm.
Everyone felt that intense pressure; the whole world seemed to stop breathing in that instant.
Both the priests and the Skypeian Tribesmen were struck as if by an invisible giant force.
Their consciousness instantly lost control, and they fell to the ground, unconscious.
Only the Straw Hat Pirates and Eneru remained standing.
The black and red lightning in the sky flashed wildly, crackling.
It echoed the Haoshoku Aura emanating from Luffy.
Luffy took firm steps forward, his eyes filled with unprecedented determination:
"Why indiscriminately kill innocent people? A scoundrel like you dares to call himself a Heavenly God?!"
He approached step by step, his anger and determination uncontrollable.
With each step, his Aura grew stronger, making the surrounding air heavy.
"Randomly killing the weak, bullying the small, and you dare to call yourself a Heavenly God?!"
Luffy's voice resonated like thunder through every corner of Sky Island, carrying immense power and imposing manner.
Every word was like a sharp sword, fiercely piercing the person in the sky—Eneru.
"Then I will—cast you down from your divine altar!"
These words exploded like a clap of thunder, echoing in everyone's ears.
The sky of Sky Island seemed to tremble, and even the thunder paused.
With Luffy's roar, his Haoshoku Aura grew even more formidable; the entire Sky Island could not bear this overwhelming might.
Eneru looked at the enraged Luffy, a hint of doubt and vigilance flashing in his eyes.
He had never encountered such a powerful Aura, and for the first time, a sense of unease arose in his heart.
"Die!"
As soon as Luffy's words fell, his figure instantly vanished from everyone's sight.
At that moment, the tearing sonic boom in the air almost shook the entire Sky Island.
Eneru's eyes widened suddenly, with no time to react.
Only the violent vibration of the air was heard; Luffy had already used Moonwalk to cross the distance between the ground and the Ark at an astonishing speed.
He instantly appeared directly above the Ark.
"So fast!" Eneru subconsciously gritted his teeth and whispered.
But just as he was about to make a move, he was swept by the overwhelming Conqueror's Haki released by Luffy.
That vast Aura enveloped the entire Ark.
Eneru's mind vibrated in that instant, almost losing consciousness from the impact of this powerful oppressive feeling.
Although he forcefully stabilized his mind, the unprecedented sense of threat in his heart still made him wary.
"What?"
Eneru's pupils constricted as he watched Luffy charge directly at him.
Instantly, fear and anger intertwined in his heart.
He manipulated the power of the Thunder God, waving his hands, and a massive burst of lightning instantly erupted, sweeping over everything.
"Raigo!"
With that furious shout, the lightning above the entire Ark became violent.
Lightning swept everything, and the entire sky was filled with explosive lightning.
The power of the sea of thunder instantly swept towards Luffy, devouring everything.
Luffy showed no intention of dodging, only staring directly at the enemy before him, his gaze as sharp as a sword.
"Hmph, kid, die under a myriad of thunderbolts!" Eneru's triumphant laugh.
It was filled with absolute confidence, as if victory was already decided.
However, his smile had not fully bloomed when, with the thunderous roar on Sky Island,
Luffy still stood in the center of the raging lightning.
The sea of thunder struck his body, erupting with startling lightning.
Every bolt of lightning was enough to destroy a mountain.
However, under the impact of these immense forces,
Luffy's body did not waver in the slightest; not even the hem of his clothes fluttered.
His eyes remained sharp, filled with an uncompromising determination.
"This level is simply not enough."
Luffy's lips curved slightly; the lightning's barrage could not move him an inch.
"Luffy! Why aren't you dodging?" Nami, Usopp, and Chopper's terrified voices came at this moment.
They had never expected Luffy to not dodge in such a situation, no matter how strong the attack was.
Zoro stood to the side, arms crossed, watching everything coldly, his expression calm:
"Maybe Luffy is bored," he said, a slight smile on his lips: "Ending an opponent in one strike, not giving them a chance to retaliate, that kind of battle is no fun."
There was no excitement in Zoro's eyes, even a hint of dissatisfaction.
He was no longer satisfied with fighting opponents of Eneru's caliber.
His body was starting to feel dull and rusty; his heart yearned for a battle that would allow him to go all out.
Sanji glanced from the side, shook his head, and smiled:
"Don't worry, Nami. That guy is just a Logia-type Devil Fruit User; Luffy has no pressure fighting someone like him."
Nami listened to Sanji's words, stunned, seemingly not having fully processed it yet:
"Huh? Are we that strong now?" She looked at Luffy, who was covered in lightning in the distance, her heart filled with surprise.
Usopp also sighed from the side, looking at the scene of surging thunder in the sky.
There was an unconscious reverence in his eyes: "That's the Heavenly God of Sky Island..." His voice was somewhat hesitant:
"Isn't it too arrogant to look down on him like this?"
"We're not looking down on him," Sanji smiled. "It's just that he's not worthy of being our true opponent."
In this instant, the sky above Sky Island seemed to freeze.
Lightning and thunder still raged, but Luffy was no longer the weakling oppressed by natural disaster.
On the contrary, his Aura was stronger than any lightning, and the powers of heaven and earth bowed before him.
And Eneru's "Raigo," though dazzling like a Heavenly God descending,
Ultimately, it appeared insignificant under this invisible pressure.
All battles, in the end, would change according to the will of the strong.Chapter 120 Defeating Enel
The lightning finally slowly dissipated, and the flashes and roars gradually died down; the entire Sky Island returned to tranquility at this moment.
However, everything on the battlefield remained unsettled—
Luffy stood steadily in mid-air, without a single injury on his body, his aura stable and powerful.
Only his eyes, still fixed on the enemy before him—Eneru—were filled with calmness and menace.
"Is that all?" Luffy's voice was cold and contemptuous.
His lips curved slightly upwards, as if watching a comical farce.
Eneru was dumbfounded; he couldn't believe his eyes.
The lightning, which he had thought would be a fatal blow, struck Luffy, yet he remained completely unharmed, as if it had hit thin air.
A strong sense of disbelief surged in Eneru's heart, and his confidence began to crumble—
This person, whom he had regarded as an "ant," had completely ignored his so-called "God of Thunder Power."
Luffy, however, had no interest in continuing to waste words with Eneru.
His gaze was indifferent, his movements swift.
Slowly, he raised his right arm, and a thick Armament Haki instantly covered his entire arm.
The black aura solidified like steel, exuding endless deterrence.
"Armament, Rocket!" Luffy roared, his voice echoing like thunder through the clouds.
Eneru heard the roar and scoffed, not taking Luffy's attack seriously in the slightest:
"I am a God! A God who can transform into lightning; no matter what attack you use, you can't hit me!"
Eneru's words were full of confidence, but that confidence looked like hollow hypocrisy in Luffy's eyes.
Luffy's gaze gradually cooled, his lips curved slightly upwards, his tone carrying a hint of disdain:
"What a pathetic bumpkin, don't think you can do whatever you want just because you're a Logia-type Devil Fruit User.
Today, I'll show you the truth of this world!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Luffy's right arm suddenly elongated like a spring.
With the enhancement of Armament Haki, his fist, carrying the power of a mountain, instantly slammed down from mid-air towards Eneru.
Before Eneru could react, he only felt a powerful current of Qi sweep over him, striking him.
At that moment, time seemed to stand still.
Eneru's pupils widened abruptly; he couldn't understand what had happened at all.
He couldn't comprehend how he, who could transform into lightning, could be hit by a physical object.
All the lightning in the entire world stopped at this one blow.
Luffy's strike, carrying unimaginable power, heavily hit Eneru's chest.
"Bang!" With a deafening roar, Eneru's body completely lost balance at that moment.
His chest violently caved in, his entire ribcage instantly collapsing.
Immediately, he was directly slammed into the Ark's deck by the impact force, like a cannonball.
The immense power tore through the hull, leaving a deep crack.
But this was not the end—with the aftershock of that power.
Eneru's body was thrown out like a kite with a broken string, sweeping across the Ark.
"Thump!" With a dull thud, a huge hole was created by Eneru's body.
He shot through the air and finally plunged into the White Sea leading to the land.
The surroundings were dead silent, the air solidified.
Luffy's figure still stood in the air, without a trace of triumph on his face.
With this blow, the war on Sky Island seemed to suddenly enter a different phase.
Eneru's "God"-like authority finally collapsed at this moment.
Along with the lightning that had once awed everything, it was mercilessly defeated.
As Eneru's body fell, the Ark lost power, plummeting towards the White Sea like a giant bird with broken wings.
After the flickering lightning disappeared, a brief silence returned to the skies above Sky Island.
Lin Ning gazed at the Ark about to crash and whispered, "This Ark is sparkling with gold; it seems to be made of the gold from the Golden City."
As soon as he finished speaking, Nami's eyes suddenly lit up, and her expression quickly turned anxious:
"No! It can't fall!" She almost roared a command:
"Zoro, Sanji, bring the Ark back to me; it absolutely cannot fall!"
Sanji immediately obeyed Nami's command, and although Zoro continued to complain, he quickly took action.
Sanji used Moonwalk to quickly float up and ascend into the air.
A flash of understanding crossed his eyes, and he pushed off the ground.
He instantly traversed the air, rapidly approaching the Ark that was about to fall.
At that moment, Sanji suddenly kicked out, "Diable Jambe!"
His kick, carrying fierce power, heavily struck the bottom of the Ark, accompanied by a roaring sound that tore through the air.
The Ark's downward trajectory suddenly changed, pushed by Sanji's immense strength towards the edge of the ruins.
At this moment, Zoro was not to be outdone; he had already pounced towards the edge of the ruins where the Ark was about to fall.
He stretched out his arms, ready to catch it at this critical moment.
Just then, Nami, Robin, and Usopp's gazes all focused on Zoro.
Their eyes were wide open, unable to believe the scene before them.
Zoro stood there, his feet as steady as a rock, his arms raised high towards the sky.
His body was slightly bent, his muscles prominently outlined in the air, like a steel sculpture.
The huge Ark, like a giant turtle shell, was rapidly falling, yet Zoro caught it with his bare hands.
"Thump!" With a loud bang, Zoro lifted the Ark with one hand, like an ant lifting a large steamed bun.
The visual impact stunned everyone around.
Nami, Robin, and Usopp's eyes almost popped out of their sockets, unable to believe what they were seeing.
"Zoro..." Nami almost stammered his name, her eyes shining with incredible light.
Robin also exclaimed, "What terrifying strength!"
Then, Zoro gave a mighty swing, the power in his arms erupting, and the Ark was fiercely thrown to the center of the ruins.
The massive golden hull landed, emitting a deafening roar.
The ground shook with it, and the golden light almost stung everyone's eyes.
Fragments of the Ark scattered, revealing its internal golden structure, shimmering with brilliant radiance.
Nami's eyes almost sparked when she saw the Ark's golden structure.
She was so excited she almost lost control, rushing towards the golden glow:
"Is this... is this the Ark made of all the gold from the Golden City? It really is built of gold!"
Her voice was filled with shock and excitement.
"Wow..." Usopp and Chopper were also stunned, their eyes filled with shock.
Sanji couldn't help but mutter, "It really is made of gold; how many Berries must such a huge golden ship be worth?"
At this moment, Luffy also ran down from the sky, and seeing the sparkling golden ship, he cheered:
"Treasure!!!"
"This is the grand adventure we've been waiting for!!!"