Caught under Kirishima's gaze and Crocodile's stare at the same time, Enel was scared out of his wits.
To shift the blame and find someone to take the fall with him, he had just sworn that this was the captain's "punishment" and an "opportunity for atonement."
"He... h-he, he..."
Enel's tongue tied itself in knots, cold sweat pouring down his body. Under Kirishima's calm yet oppressive gaze, his mind went blank, leaving only his survival instinct screaming frantically.
He suddenly pointed at Crocodile and babbled incoherently, "R-reporting, Captain! Y-you were the one who told him to stay! D-don't you remember?"
"It... it was that... that... right! That sandstorm! He got your ship dirty!"
"You said... you said he should stay as... as the cleaner! In charge of the whole ship's... its... cleanliness! Yes! Cleanliness! Permanently! You said it yourself, Captain!!"
He spoke faster and faster, his voice rising as he tried to cover his guilty conscience with volume.
At the same time, Enel frantically signaled Crocodile with his eyes, his gaze full of the threat, Play along, damn it! Otherwise, we both die!
Crocodile: "???"
He was completely baffled. When the hell did that happen?! The Demon King only said a few things from start to finish. Which one mentioned making me a cleaner?!
This electricity-spewing bastard actually dared to forge the captain's orders?!
"No, man..."
Kirishima was dumbfounded. Although he had no idea what had possessed Enel to do this... he had actually dared to forge his orders!
The fury of being made a fool of rushed straight to Crocodile's head. He even flashed his Golden Hook, itching to stab Enel clean through on the spot!
But Kirishima Bupai reacted faster than he did. Almost the instant Enel finished speaking...
"Bam!!!"
An incredibly deep, muffled crash rang out. No