The Thunder Dragon's pounce was dodged by Natsuya!
Gedatsu, Wyper, and the others had yet to react, but Enel's expression changed drastically!
He had keenly sensed something!
"What was that!?"
And next, as if confirming Enel's thoughts.
The Thunder Dragon bared its fangs and claws, trying to attack Natsuya, but he effortlessly evaded every strike.
His evasive movements flowed like water, carrying an almost natural rhythm.
Seeing this, Gedatsu's eyes widened.
"What!?"
He finally noticed it too.
The technique Natsuya was using to evade the Thunder Dragon was actually Mantra!?
At that moment, Enel's expression turned extremely grim.
Only now did he finally understand why Natsuya's actions had been so strange.
He had clearly had many chances to attack, yet he had not seized them, instead continually dodging.
So he had been learning Mantra!
And most importantly, he had actually succeeded!
The Thunder Dragon relentlessly ravaged the area, yet it could not even touch a single hair on his head!
Recovering from his shock, Enel looked at Natsuya with killing intent filling his eyes.
"You dare toy with a god!?"
As his words fell, Enel fired a bolt of lightning.
But this time, it was not aimed at Natsuya. Instead, it struck the Thunder Dragon!
Empowered by the lightning, the Thunder Dragon immediately shone even brighter. As though it had swallowed a powerful tonic, it became faster and more destructive!
Although Natsuya had mastered Mantra, Enel did not care much.
Because he knew very well what Mantra's weakness was.
This ability could indeed sense auras and predict actions.
But if an attack became fast enough, then even if one predicted it, there would be no way to dodge!
Thus, Enel increased the Thunder Dragon's power, intending to win through speed.
But how could Natsuya possibly be unaware of Observation Haki's