A Fateful Showdown (2)

Oboro did not participate in the infighting among the crew members.

This was normal until Enel's temperament changed.

Currently, the only person Enel fears in the Hell Pirates is himself.

The other things were not worth the attention of this Skypiea God.

Although Enel gained enhanced Sensory Disorientation perception and some combat experience, defeating Luffy remains highly unlikely. This is because Enel is inherently countered by his own abilities, lacking any fundamental advantage, and his willpower is also quite weak. The Rumble-Rumble Fruit is practically the sole source of his power... even with the system's boost, he probably wouldn't bother using it; he trusts only himself. This is a significant difference between him and other One Piece.

It's important to know that even the weakest of them, Dorans, desperately craved divine power... because as One Piece, he was acutely aware of the dangers and cruelty of this world.

As for the power that Enel... the latter probably didn't take it to heart, treating it merely as a novel experience.

"Since we've run into Luffy, it means... Ace will be here soon too." Oboro thought to himself.

The Straw Hat is the protagonist of this world. Muzan in Demon Slayer can kill at will because the world's will in Demon Slayer is very weak.

But if Luffy dies here, the 'Melody of destiny' will be broken.

Who knows when the next sun god will arrive?

Therefore, in order to 'protect' Luffy to some extent, it wouldn't be so easy for him to kill the Straw Hats.

There are currently two controllable external factors: Ace and Crocodile.

"They're here."

While they were deep in thought, suddenly, the members who were still discussing looked at the same spot at the same time.

The scorching heat distorted the distant horizon, and a row of tiny black dots appeared amidst the blurry light and shadow.

At this moment, the entire Straw Hat Pirates has gathered.

Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Chopper, Nami, Usopp... Although they have met Robin has not yet joined them, nor has she come with them.

This includes Princess Vivi and Icarus by her side.

Luffy and his crew came to Alubarna to help Vivi 'liberate' the country, so they originally had other things to do.

Unexpectedly, an incident occurred with the Hell Pirates.

"Unbelievable... it actually happened."

"I thought they would run away."

Behind them came the exclamations of Dorans and Kaka.

"Oh."

Enel raised an eyebrow, and without saying a word, transformed into a streak of lightning and hurtled toward the Straw Hat Pirates.

The battle that follows belongs to him alone.

Oboro and the others were merely bystanders.

His two priests exchanged a glance and followed after him.

"I bet five minutes. If the battle ends within five minutes, Enel will be the winner."

Kaka was the first to raise his hand and speak.

"Will it take five minutes?"

"Dorans added."

Apart from the two of them, no one else said a word.

Rob Lucci frowned in thought, his gaze drifting towards the God Slayer... He felt there was something fishy about Oboro's attitude, and Enel's Devil Fruit ability didn't seem to have much effect on the Straw Hats at the tavern, which was quite concerning.

It's a pity... Enel himself, who launched the attack, was aware of this, but he didn't pay attention because of his arrogant nature.

I feel like I'm going to suffer a loss.

Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates walked on the hot sand.

His expression was solemn.

Zoro even started wearing a headscarf early on.

Nami and Usopp, who were weaker, also had expressions of 'heroic sacrifice' on their faces.

"Nami... is she really... that... Hell One Piece... crew?" On the way, Usopp, with his amazing eyesight, had already spotted a group of One Piece waiting in the southeast. His lips and legs were trembling, and he was swallowing hard.

"Yes."

Nami was also scared, but she did not back down.

Compared to when they were in the tavern, they seemed to have gained a bit more courage.

Putting aside Luffy's insistence on teaching that long-eared man a lesson, this is Vivi's country, and for the sake of their comrades, the Straw Hat Pirates cannot back down an inch.

"Luffy! Go for it! I believe in you... Just charge up and beat him up, I'll cheer you on from behind... and maybe even ambush him!" Usopp shouted, raising his fist.

As soon as he finished speaking, Zoro, who had been silent, suddenly seemed to transform into a leopard ready to pounce.

He drew his sword and assumed a fighting stance in one fluid motion.

He raised his arm to block the unsuspecting Nami, Usopp, and Chopper.

Sanji, with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, also stepped forward at the same time.

Luffy was the one leading the charge.

A flash of blue light appeared in the air above their heads.

Immediately, Enel, high above, flashed over, his cold gaze looking down at them.

"Just him?"

Zoro narrowed his eyes, staring at the motionless Hell Pirates in the distance.

The opponent seemed to intend to observe the battle and had no desire to make a move.

"Those guys didn't come... which means we've been underestimated," Sanji said calmly, exhaling a puff of smoke.

"They think they can take us down just because they sent out a high-ranking general?"

Zoro stared at Enel and smiled.

"Oh, pathetic and pitiful mortals... Are you ready to face punishment?" Enel said coldly, "Especially you, you ignorant monkey. I've noticed... that you Blue Sea people seem to have never been 'tamed.' I think it's necessary to make you awaken your fear and awe of the gods at the cost of your lives."

The following words were undoubtedly spoken to Luffy.

'Enemies are especially hostile when they meet.'

Even without the previous 'friction', given Luffy and Enel's personalities, they were practically natural enemies, the kind who couldn't stand each other.

Luffy, who was already seething with anger, couldn't hold back any longer. Upon seeing Enel, he roared, "Gum-Gum Whip!"

Luffy was the one who made the first move.

He swung a long whip kick, sweeping it directly at Enel in mid-air.

At the same time, Zoro 'set up' his Three-Sword Style, drawing a semi-circular arc on the ground, circling to the other side, and used a slash.

Sanji's feet also unleashed a terrifying force, propelling him into the air as he unleashed a kicking technique.

Luffy can go toe-to-toe with Enel and even prevent Sanji and Zoro from interfering, but... the latter two can't stay out of it, even if Luffy is unhappy. Because their opponents are the Hell Pirates... Compared to Nami and the others, Zoro and Sanji were already prepared to die before they even arrived.

Don't be fooled by their seemingly relaxed demeanor.

The combined attack and strength of the three of them did indeed surprise Enel.

But...

In the blink of an eye, he disappeared.

All of Luffy and his two companions' attacks missed.

"Where did you go?"

The three were startled, completely unaware of the enemy's movements.

At this moment, Sanji was the first to be shaken and turned to look.

Then they saw the long-eared man with the white headscarf standing between Nami and the other two.

He flashed him a cunning and smug smile.

"Luffy".

Nami and Usopp were completely stunned, utterly unable to react, and never imagined that the enemy, who was on the battlefield, would suddenly appear beside them and target the weakest of them.

Chopper had just joined the Straw Hat Pirates, had a pill in his mouth and was about to crush it when Enel sensed his thoughts through his Mantra. Without saying a word, he waved his hand, and a large amount of lightning, like pythons, surged out, knocking Chopper away and burning him to a crisp.

He fell dozens of meters away.

The battle had barely begun when one member was already incapacitated.

The sudden change Luffy and his two companions completely blank.

Enel's smile grew increasingly malicious as he draped his arms over Usopp and Nami's shoulders.

"Between the two of you... who would be better off dying first?"

"Ladies... first?"

Enel asked casually, his expression strange and sinister.