Blue lightning flashed through the dark forest, illuminating Enel's grim face. The Divine Soldier, charred black from head to toe, collapsed to the ground, his face full of confusion and unwillingness to accept defeat.
Enel didn't spare the Divine Soldier another glance. He closed his eyes and listened to the sounds of the entire island. Before long, he transformed into lightning once more and raced through the shadowy forest...
Early the next morning, at the altar in God Land.
Sunlight filtered through the dense green leaves, casting dappled shadows across the ground. A breeze stirred, carrying the earthy fragrance of the soil.
Lina woke up in the watchtower and recalled his undead sentries. Around him, several more people who had attacked under cover of darkness lay sprawled across the ground.
He lit a cigarette and sat on the watchtower railing, propping his cheek on one hand as he enjoyed the warm morning sun on his face.
Creak~
"Morning, Lina."
"Morning, Nami."
Nami came out of the ship's lower deck, which was used as a storeroom. The entrance to the women's quarters was down inside.
Nami climbed the stairs beside it and stopped at the doorway to the second-floor living room, smiling as she said,
"Nice weather today, huh? Want some tea?"
"Yeah, could you make me a cup of aged tangerine peel tea? Thanks." Lina replied, then turned back to bask in the sun.
They were in the middle of a battlefield, yet the group was as relaxed as if they were on vacation. Those with strength could go wherever they pleased without a care, while those without it cowered even in their own homes.
Before long, the others began coming out one after another. Sanji started making breakfast, while Luffy woke up and immediately began climbing around nearby, hunting