Ch. 81The Thunder God Returns to Skypiea
Key Plot Points and Events
- Enel, the Thunder God, returns to Skypiea after eight years of searching for the missing Devil Fruit.
- Enel meets Gan Fall, who offers to take him to the Thunder God Palace for a recruitment interview with the Thunder Cloud Guards.
- Meanwhile, the East Blue Emperor docks at Jaya, and Captain Seven reunites with his crew. He's distressed after a failed transaction on the Trading Platform.
- Seven, Ginny, and Kuma travel to Skypiea using Fujitora's gravity manipulation and Ginny's Space Door ability.
Character Developments
- Enel: Still arrogant and power-hungry, he regrets not taking the Devil Fruit eight years ago.
- Seven: Disappointed by a failed transaction, he quickly recovers and leads his crew to Skypiea.
- Ginny: Experiences Skypiea for the first time and is awestruck by its beauty.
Significant Themes
- Regret: Both Enel and Seven grapple with past regrets—Enel for not taking the Devil Fruit, and Seven for a failed transaction.
- Power and Ambition: Enel's desire for power and status is evident in his admiration for the Thunder God Palace.
- Perseverance: Despite setbacks, Seven quickly recovers and continues his journey.
Character Interactions
- Enel and Gan Fall: Enel is hostile towards Gan Fall initially but agrees to go with him to the Thunder God Palace.
- Seven and his crew: Seven reassures his crew after his distress, and they work together to reach Skypiea.
- Enel and the Thunder God Palace: Enel's admiration for the palace hints at his desire for power and status.