Enel / I'll Help You Get Revenge

Not only the three little ones, but many soldiers on the ship also pricked up their ears, waiting for Atlas's explanation.

Atlas did not disappoint them, recounting his experiences and memories in detail. "The White Sea is formed from Sea Cloud within the Imperial Cumulus Clouds, where ships can sail freely. The ocean we are in is called the Blue Sea by them, and the legendary Sky Island is located ten thousand meters above the White Sea."

"Most of you have probably heard the fairy tale of 'Noland the Great Liar' from the North Blue, right? Actually, Noland wasn't lying. The Land of Gold does exist; it was just washed away by the ocean currents to the White Sea."

"Huh?!"

Most people in the world only regard Sky Island as a legend, and only a small number of people know about the existence of the White Sea Sky Island, and some have even personally arrived at Sky Island. However, Atlas is not sure which Sky Island they have arrived at.

There is more than one Sky Island above the White Sea. The largest Sky Island is called the Land of God, which is mainly composed of Angel Island and Upper Yard. It is currently under the rule of the so-called god 'Gan Fall'. Birka, where Enel is located, is just a small Sky Island in the southern land.

To be honest, if the place ahead were the so-called Land of God, Atlas would have taken a detour without hesitation. He had no intention of helping Gan Fall resolve the Shandia and the Skypieans.

However, his Observation Haki did allow him to 'see' an interesting scene.

P. S. Actually, I'm a little hesitant about whether to write about Enel now. Enel is currently 25 years old. In 1514, six years later, he led the God's Army to conquer the Land of God and became a god. However, it's not explicitly stated when he ate the Devil Fruit. Actually, Enel's Devil Fruit is quite well-developed, and his ability to defeat Gan Fall shows that he underwent a period of training and development. So, I've decided to assume he just ate the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Please be gentle with your criticism -O-

Chapter 156 Enel

White Sea, Birka.

With a look of trepidation, Enel slowly opened his palm. White arcs of electricity danced in his hand, and the dazzling white light illuminated his cheeks, making his already pale face appear even more terrifying.

Finally...

Recalling all that had happened to me in Birka.

A look of madness flashed across Enel's face. Just because he didn't have any wings, he was ostracized by everyone on the island. Bullying and humiliation had long been a part of his life.

However, the legendary fruit of the gods he obtained in the temple a few days ago ignited a burning flame of revenge within him. He wanted to take revenge, to exact a severe punishment on those who had bullied him, and to let them taste what despair truly meant!

The seeds of hatred had already been sown, and the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit was undoubtedly the fuse that ignited all that anger!

"Wow~ Is this the White Sea that the uncle was talking about?"

The massive warship rested silently in the sea of clouds. Luffy was somewhat excited; everything in the outside world was incredibly novel to him. His restless nature, ingrained in his very being, kept running around, and he even wanted to jump off the warship to experience the wonder of the sea of clouds.

Fortunately Ace reacted quickly and grabbed Luffy, who was about to jump Luffy.

"Hey! Luffy, that damn Marine isn't here right now. Nobody knows what's going on here. If you fall, nobody can save you!"

Having spent so many days with the Marines, Luffy has gained some understanding of the power structure of this world. There aren't any Marines on board with flying abilities right now; if he falls off the White Sea, no one will be able to save Luffy.

"Alright, alright, Ace, don't scare Luffy. He's just curious."

"Yes, yes, Sabo is still the best to me."

Luffy pouted, looking unhappy.

"Hey, Smoker, what's that bastard doing going that way?"

"Who knows..."

"Who?"

Enel, who was still going crazy, suddenly felt a warning bell ring in his mind as an unfamiliar presence appeared behind him.

As for why he could sense the presence behind him, that was a secret he kept to himself. Perhaps it was because he had been beaten too many times, but one day he suddenly Awakening a special ability: he could sense the movements and presence of others, and even anticipate their attacks. To him, other people's attacks appeared as slowed-down motion.

This is why he has been able to live to this day unharmed; this miraculous ability undoubtedly greatly increased his chances of survival.

"You're quite perceptive. It seems you've Awakening your Observation Haki, haven't you?"

Upon hearing the sound, Enel instinctively stepped back and turned his head, his gaze warily scrutinizing the man in front of him.

He was dressed in a pure white Suit, with an unreadable cloak on his back. He was tall and looked younger than him, with a strange smile on his face.

"Let me introduce myself. My name is Kanos Atlas, and I am a Justice naval officer."

Seeing that Enel remained silent, Atlas smiled slightly and began to introduce himself.

He wore a white headscarf, had long earlobes, was naked from the waist up, and wore harem pants. Unlike the many gold ornaments he would wear more than a decade later, he did not have a small drum with magatama on his back. He did not have that arrogant expression, but rather a subtle wariness towards him, a stranger.

"You're not from Skypieans?"

Although I don't understand what this guy who claims to be a Marine is talking about Observation Haki, I can tell from the fact that he doesn't seem to have wings on his back, so he's obviously not a native of Birka. He's the only one in Birka who doesn't have wings.

"Yes, I come from what you call Blue Sea."

Atlas didn't care about Enel's questioning. He guessed that Enel had only recently eaten the Devil Fruit and hadn't yet shaken off his usual cautiousness, lacking the arrogance he would display Luffy and the others a decade later, calling himself a god.

"Blue Sea?" Enel was slightly puzzled, as if he vaguely remembered it. As someone who was out of place with everyone on the island, he usually got his information from snippets of conversation, so his understanding of the outside world was extremely limited.

But then he seemed to remember something and asked in a somewhat hurried voice, "Are all Blue Sea People without wings?"

"No."

Atlas shook his head slightly. In any world, arrogance and prejudice exist in people's hearts, especially on Sky Island like Birka that is almost completely cut off from the outside world. Naturally, people would be extremely resistant to someone who is different from everyone else.

"Blue Sea... Blue Sea..."

Enel slowly savored those two words, and an idea surged into his mind uncontrollably.

He's going to the Blue Sea!

"What is your purpose, Blue Sea People?"

Enel didn't rush to reveal his thoughts, but instead asked about the purpose of the navy man in front of him.

Upon hearing this, Atlas pointed at Enel and said, "My target is you. Do you want to go to the Blue Sea? Join the Navy!"

Atlas understood that Enel had only just eaten the Rumble-Rumble Fruit and hadn't yet grown to the point where he could erase Birka from the map. Moreover, his arrogance hadn't fully developed yet, making this the perfect opportunity to lure him into joining the Marines.

Of course, if they really wouldn't listen to reason, Atlas would have no choice but to try to persuade them with logic.

"Huh? You want me to join the Navy?"

Enel was slightly surprised. Although he didn't know what the Navy was, he guessed it was some kind of force in the Blue Sea. But he was a man who had eaten the Devil Fruit of God; how could he easily join someone else's ranks?

"I'm telling you, this is not..."

Bang!

Before Enel could even utter a word of refusal, Atlas delivered a sweeping kick, cleaving him in two, blue and white arcs of electricity crackling across his mangled body.

"You despicable Blue Sea People! How dare you ambush me! But your attack is ineffective against me!"

Enel deactivated his elemental form, his body quickly returning to normal. He looked somewhat angry, but seeing that Atlas's attack had no effect on him, a smug look appeared on his face.

Swish!

Bang!

Without a word, Armament Haki Hardening, and an upward kick struck Enel squarely in the chin. It didn't have much force, but Enel felt as if his entire head had been hit hard, and his body fell straight backward.

"It seems you still haven't realized your place..."

With his eyes glazed over, Enel only saw Atlas shaking his head slightly and uttering a light, mocking remark.

Atlas looked at the unconscious Enel and found it somewhat amusing. This guy had only Awakening Observation Haki by chance and knew nothing about Armament Haki. He didn't even dodge or evade Atlas's attack, and his already weak physique caused him to faint.

P. S. Enel wasn't born with Observation Haki; his Observation Haki achieved its wide coverage by combining it with radio waves.

Chapter 157 I'll Avenge You

Snap!

Clap clap clap!

The crisp sound of slaps echoed through the silent forest. A young man with fair skin and large earlobes lay on the ground, his face swelling rapidly with each rhythmic slap, and he kept making incomprehensible mutterings.

"Hey! If you're not dead, get up!"

Seemingly tired from slapping, Atlas got up and impatiently kicked Enel, who was lying on the ground. The guy was surprisingly weak; he fell over and passed out after just one kick.

This person's physique is really weak...

"Um...?"

Finally, Enel got up from the ground, looking completely bewildered. He touched the swelling on his face with some confusion, then took a step back, his eyes fixed on Atlas.

What just happened...?

"You can touch me?"

Enel's face showed no pain or anger, only a deep sense of bewilderment. After his experiments, he realized that no attack could possibly harm him!

"That's Armament Haki; it can hit the physical form of Logia Fruit user..."

"Oh, right, the ability you possess should be the Logia Rumble- Rumble-Rumble Fruit ability."

As his future subordinate, Atlas naturally did not hesitate to answer Enel's questions.

Hearing Atlas's explanation, Enel wasn't moved to tears of gratitude. Instead, he charged forward again, his body crackling with lightning like a thunder god descending to earth. At the same time, he unleashed his Observation Haki, attempting to anticipate Atlas's attack trajectory—a tactic he had used countless times without fail.

It must be said that the Rumble-Rumble Fruit is undoubtedly one of the strongest Logia Devil Fruit, and even Enel, who had only recently acquired the power, could unleash its immense power.

"Lightning Flash!"

This is the first and currently only ability that Enel developed after obtaining the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Thunder roars continuously emanate from his body, and brilliant lightning and fire light rapidly erupts, creating an immense and powerful spectacle.

Bang!

Atlas, with his hands in his pockets, simply raised his right leg, covered in Armament Haki, and stomped it directly onto Enel's long face!

Although Enel had Awakening his Observation Haki, his physique was too weak. Even if his Observation Haki 'saw' Atlas's attack trajectory, his body was simply unable to react. Moreover, Atlas's Observation Haki was far superior to his, so he could only take the kick head-on.

"So? Want to come again?"

Atlas asked casually, looking at Enel with the same expression as a playful child, even though Enel was a few years older than him.

"..."

Enel suddenly fell silent. He could already sense the gap between himself and the man before him—a chasm that even a divine fruit could not bridge.

What exactly is your purpose?

Enel didn't believe that such a powerful man's goal was merely to invite him to the Blue Sea.

"I've already said, my target is you." Atlas frowned. Had he not hit hard enough just now? But he still patiently explained, "In the Blue Sea, our navy is the largest power group. Our main duty is to uphold Justice and fight criminals and Pirates."

"Your ability is called Devil Fruit where we're from. Once you eat it, you'll be rejected by the sea. Devil Fruit are divided into three types: Paramecia, Zoan, and Logia."

"Of course, there are more detailed classifications, which I can explain to you later. As I mentioned before, you are Logia Rumble-Rumble Fruit Devil Fruit User, so..."

"Justice...?"

Seemingly recalling his miserable childhood, Enel's face revealed a mocking expression. Did such a thing really exist?

"I can go to the Blue Sea with you and become your subordinate, but there's one more thing I need to do."

Enel is still quite self-aware. He knows that the situation is beyond his control and he can't escape the man's grasp. Anyway, he plans to go to the Blue Sea to see the world, so he might as well stay by his side and learn some common sense. In any case, he can leave whenever he wants after he becomes stronger.

Yes, in Enel's mind, he's only at the stage where his Devil Fruit powers are still too short, so his strength is temporarily inferior to Atlas's.

"Revenge?"

Atlas had some knowledge of Enel's ordeal, and from the hatred in his eyes, he could guess the general plot: he would suffer unwarranted insults and humiliation like Naruto, but their choices were vastly different.

Upon hearing this, Enel abruptly looked up, tears already streaming down his face, clearly filled with intense hatred for the inhabitants of Birka. "That's right, I will destroy this island!!!"

"But... can you do something like that?"

Atlas showed no mercy. Enel would undoubtedly be able to do it a few years later, but now, in his weakened state, he struggled even to use some of the basic abilities of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, let alone destroy an island.

"..."

"Alright... how about I punish the people on this island for you?"

Seeing Enel's devastated expression, Atlas asked, half-jokingly.

He's not some saint, and he certainly wouldn't try to persuade Enel to let go of his hatred. Humans can never truly empathize; he doesn't know what kind of hell Enel went through, so he has no right to criticize his actions.

"You... help me?"

Enel somewhat incredulous. "Aren't you a Justice Marine?"

Atlas chuckled. "Justice is never merciful, is it?"

"Since the reason they ostracize you is because of your wings, how about making everyone on this island lose their wings? I believe that's a more severe punishment than killing them."