Enemy Attack

Ener looked surprised. "Did you come specifically to welcome me?"

At his words, Smoker and Tashigi immediately grew a little awkward.

"Cough, cough..."

Smoker coughed twice, easing the awkward atmosphere before nodding. "I guess... you could say that."

"What do you mean, 'I guess'?"

Ener immediately wore an expression of understanding. His relationship with Smoker and Tashigi had indeed improved.

But it had not improved to the point where they would specifically come welcome him.

Ener shrugged. "Just say it. What's going on?"

Smoker's mouth twitched. "You're asking me what's going on? Three billion Beli—you and your old man really dared to stir up trouble. Wherever you go now, there's unrest. I don't want Loguetown falling into chaos."

Ener's pupils abruptly contracted.

He was not stupid. He immediately caught the implication in Smoker's words.

With a trace of alarm, he asked, "So someone's already here? And they're enough to make even you wary?"

No!

Ener frowned. It should not have happened this quickly, unless they had come directly through the Calm Belt.

That could only mean it was the work of those people from the Holy Land. Only those guys could obtain that kind of special ship.

Tashigi could no longer hold back. "You really can't enter Loguetown. A lot of pirates have arrived in Loguetown right now. There are quite a few powerful ones among them, even Devil Fruit users. It's not that Colonel Smoker can't deal with them—it's just that there are too many.

If a fight breaks out in Loguetown, no one besides Colonel Smoker will be their match. That would definitely throw all of Loguetown into chaos. The Marines would suffer heavy losses, and many innocent people would be caught up in it. That's what Colonel Smoker doesn't want to see."

Smoker nodded. "To be honest, I was planning to take them down after they left Loguetown. And as long as you leave, they'll definitely follow.

When the time comes, I'll follow behind them. You and I can join forces and strike from both sides, wiping them out in one sweep."

But Ener frowned. He had to enter Loguetown. Sandai Kitetsu and Yubashiri were still lying in the weapon shop!

"I have to admit, that's a good idea, but sorry. I have a reason I must enter Loguetown. Don't worry, though. I'll be right back and won't take long."

The moment he finished speaking, Ener used Shave and vanished from the spot.

"Oh no..."

Tashigi was horrified.

"That reckless bastard!"

Smoker cursed, then turned to Tashigi. "I'll go bring him back. You stay at the harbor. Don't let anyone else start fooling around too."

Without wasting any time, Ener quickly found the weapon shop and rushed inside. He then swiftly located the barrel holding the cheapest swords in the shop.

His hand brushed across the hilt of every sword in the barrel.

Finally, a mechanical notification sounded in Ener's mind.

To Ener, who was desperate to improve his strength, it sounded like heavenly music.

"Ding-dong. Obtained the Skillful Blade-grade famed blade Sandai Kitetsu. Reward: Sword Soul: Oni Giri—Asura."

"Ding-dong. Obtained the Skillful Blade-grade famed blade Sandai Kitetsu. Reward: one special reward selection. Claim it?"

"Claim!"

"Ding-dong. Successfully claimed..."

"Ding-dong. Option one: Zoan—Mythical Species—Calamity Hound Model Fruit."

"Ding-dong. Option two: Paramecia—Bounce-Bounce Fruit."

"Ding-dong. Option three: Logia—Earth-Earth Fruit."

"Ding-dong. Option four: Armament Haki."

"Ding-dong. Option five: Conqueror's Haki."

Holy shit...

Ener was utterly stunned. A Mythical Species, a Logia, Armament Haki, Conqueror's Haki... damn...

He first ruled out the Devil Fruits, because this was only a Skillful Blade-grade famed blade. There were still Great Grade Blades and Supreme Grade Blades to come. Perhaps those would offer something even better.

After all, these three Devil Fruits...

They were indeed good.

But they still had not met Ener's expectations.

That left only Armament Haki and Conqueror's Haki. Conqueror's Haki was certainly stronger, but if he obtained it now, it would only be at the beginner level.

Beginner-level Conqueror's Haki could only clear out fodder.

It would not be very useful against strong opponents.

But Armament Haki... was different. It could immediately coat his fists or weapons. It would instantly raise his strength, and with Armament Haki, he would have the ability to deal with Logia users.

He could even advance to Master Swordsman.

"Claim Armament Haki."

Host: Ener

Rank: Major

Talent: Superman Body [Physical toughness, strength, and speed reach the level of a superhuman in One Piece]

Lineage Factor: Whale Shark Fish-man Lineage Factor

Weapons: Ice Demon, Flame Dragon, Sandai Kitetsu

Sword Soul: Two-Sword Burns

Swordsmanship: One-Sword Style, Two-Sword Style

Sword Techniques:

One-Sword Style: Iai—Frozen Slash, Ice Tiger, Dragon Fang; Iai—Flame Demon Slash, Flame Tornado, Fire Phoenix

Two-Sword Style: Ice and Fire Dual Slash, Ice and Fire Whirlwind, Ice and Fire Stair Ascending Slash, Ice and Fire Full Moon Slash

Weapon: Sandai Kitetsu

Sword Soul: Oni Giri—Asura

Swordsmanship: One-Sword Style

One-Sword Style: Oni Aura: Oni Giri, Oni Aura: Soul-Burning Oni Giri, Oni Aura: Soul-Sealing Oni Giri, Oni Aura: Asura—Purgatory Oni Giri, Oni Aura: Asura—Nine Flashes

Nine-Sword Style: Oni Aura: Asura—Guard, Oni Aura: Asura—Heavenless, Oni Aura: Asura—Soul Annihilation, Oni Aura: Asura—God-Cutting

Realm: Master Swordsman

Body Techniques: Rear Admiral [Six Powers]

Doriki: Colonel

Speed: Colonel

Body: Colonel

Swordsmanship: Vice Admiral

Armament Haki: Beginner

Observation Haki: Beginner

Overall Strength: Vice Admiral [Beginner]

Sure enough, he had made the right choice. He had directly advanced to Master Swordsman, and his swordsmanship had reached the Vice Admiral level. Added to that were Armament Haki, Observation Haki, and body techniques—his overall strength had directly reached the Vice Admiral level.

With this, he no longer had anything to fear. After all, the people he was facing were not those monsters from the New World.

The weapon shop owner was shocked. "Major, that sword..."

Before he could finish speaking—

Ener flashed to the doorway.

"???"

The weapon shop owner stared in surprise, thinking, Is he trying to skip out on the bill?

Rumble...

At that moment, a thunderous sound rang out. The spot where the Marine Major had been standing was suddenly occupied by a woman holding an umbrella.

The Marine Major had vanished without a trace.

Looking closer—

Good lord!

The ground beneath the woman's feet had been stomped into a huge crater. It was terrifying!

The streets of Loguetown were paved with solid stone. Yet she had stomped such a massive crater into them. One could only imagine how terrifying this woman was.

At the same time, he understood why that Marine Major had suddenly rushed outside.

Pirates had come to attack!

At that thought, the weapon shop owner's face turned pale. He hurriedly hid in the backyard... He was just an ordinary man and could not get involved in a battle between Marines and pirates.

One wrong move, and he could lose his life.

Meanwhile, Ener stood on the other side of the street, his brow slightly furrowed. He had already recognized the newcomer.

She was...