Marine Headquarters, in the hills behind Marineford.
Vast sections of the island had collapsed, shrinking the entire Headquarters by a fifth.
The hills behind it had been obliterated.
Numerous senior Vice Admirals and other officers gathered there, watching the two men fight like rampaging beasts without daring to approach. Most of them could not even withstand the shock waves...
The Vice Admirals could only do their best to break up the shock waves before they reached the residential district.
Borsalino stood at the edge, unsure whom to stop first.
Morris frowned deeply, then glanced behind him. Suddenly, his brow relaxed.
Crackle-
Lightning struck the ground, and Enel's figure took shape.
His battle with Kuzan had ended without a winner. Zephyr and Vice Admiral Tsuru had arrived and stepped between them as they exchanged their strongest attacks, leaving neither able to strike.
Still, Enel's breathing was steady, and he looked reasonably presentable.
Kuzan, who returned behind him, looked far more bedraggled. His Devil Fruit had met its natural counter...
Borsalino breathed a sigh of relief at the sight of Enel.
"You're finally back~"
"One each?"
Enel nodded, watching the two combatants. Even from here, the fierce winds whipping off their battle felt strong enough to tear his skin.
Something occurred to him, and he turned to Luo.
"Can you hold them for a moment?"
Cold sweat streamed down Luo's forehead.
"No. Their Haki is too strong."
"But I can control the surroundings..."
Luo had never expected to run into something this intense just after setting out with Enel...
Watching this fight had completely extinguished the little confidence his physical training had given him. He was still far too weak...
Enel nodded.
"That's enough. Get ready."
Luo extended his hand, and a ring of light appeared in his palm.
"ROOM!!!"
It expanded