In the West Blue, Enel looked at Ryokugyu before him and found him a troublesome opponent.
This guy was like Jelly. Since Enel often fought Jelly, he was used to dealing with Paramecia users, but Ryokugyu's fruit ability was clearly far more terrifying than Jelly's, especially that formidable vitality.
Was Kaido the strongest in the world in a one-on-one fight?
Then Ryokugyu was undoubtedly the best in the world at sustained combat. As long as there was earth beneath him, he could keep fighting. Sunlight and water both supplied him with endless energy for battle.
No wonder Kaido had lost after he intervened. This guy had probably worn Kaido down through sheer endurance, giving Luffy the chance to defeat him.
Still, little was known about the exact circumstances of Kaido's defeat. Ryokugyu had joined the battle, though. Despite the Navy claiming it lacked manpower, it had still made its move.
Watching the entire island change with Ryokugyu's arrival, Enel felt this was far too much trouble. Even with the Ark's support, he would still struggle to destroy all the vegetation covering the island.
"So this is the new Admiral's strength," Carl said as she watched from the Ark.
Her combat strength was not particularly impressive. The Create-Create Fruit's abilities were more useful for support, so she might as well leave the fight against Ryokugyu to Enel.
Besides, Enel would not let her interfere anyway. All she needed to do was watch and avoid causing him trouble.
Lightning against trees-Carl had seen this kind of battle plenty of times. Jelly and Enel often fought like this.
Enel was experienced, too. The two combatants traded massive attacks, and with the Ark supporting Enel, thunderclouds had long since blanketed the sky.
Lightning above, trees below. Lightning struck the trees, setting them ablaze, only