The Pirate Who Refused Red-Hair's Invitation

A few minutes later.

Sabo spotted two people having their usual fight in front of the battered base, which was still being repaired.

Without hesitation, Sabo swung his pipe hard at Enel and Kaku.

They both stepped back. Sabo's pipe struck where they had just been with a bang, cracking the gravelly ground.

"Heh. You've got nerve, kid, attacking the Thunder God himself." Enel had long since noticed what was happening on Baltigo's coast, and Sabo was clearly headed straight for them. Perfect. He had already fought just about everyone on the island who could put up a fight. Trying someone new sounded good.

After his first strike missed, Sabo grinned with excitement and immediately swung his pipe at Enel again.

Enel was about to unleash a Lightning Strike.

Kaku, meanwhile, settled in to watch. "The kid's got good reflexes, and his Taijutsu looks strong too. Big Fool, don't rely on your Devil Fruit powers so much. Your Taijutsu and Armament Haki have improved a lot over the past six months. This is a good chance to see how far you've come."

"Shut up, Long Nose. You don't get to tell the Thunder God how to fight." For all his irritation, Enel drew back the electricity crackling over his body. He gave his Golden Staff a casual swing and smirked. "Let's see what you can do, you impudent fool."

Sabo showed no anger at Enel's words. As they fought, he asked, "Where's Lin Mo? Is he inside the base?"

Enel raised his Golden Staff to block Sabo's attack.

Clang! Sabo sprang into the air, bringing his pipe down hard on the Golden Staff Enel held up to defend himself.

The force of the blow drove both of Enel's feet into the ground.

The ease on Enel's face vanished, replaced by