Chapter 50 : Enel's Strength?

[At this moment, aboard the Merry, only four individuals remained: Sanji, Nami, Usopp, and the injured Gan Fall.]

[The four of them gazed at Enel, who appeared nonchalant before them, their eyes filled with disdain, and beads of cold sweat forming unconsciously.]

[The man standing before them exuded a presence that instilled sheer despair!]

[Sanji gritted his teeth, "You all, make your escape. I'll hold him off!"]

[With that, Sanji swiftly advanced, launching a fierce kick...]

["Ants!"]

[Enel spoke icily, merely tapping his fingertips, enveloping Sanji in a sudden surge of electricity...]

[A moment later, Sanji lay scorched black on the ground.]

[Even Usopp, who had been preparing to approach from the side with his slingshot, was similarly affected, collapsing to the ground...]

[Nami, now petrified with fear, also crumpled to the floor.]

[Gan Fall, however, stood resolutely, his expression a mixture of solemnity and terror.]

[The man before him possessed the same staggering power he remembered from six years ago—a power capable of inducing sheer despair.]

[Enel, having effortlessly incapacitated Sanji and Usopp with a mere gesture, regarded Gan Fall with a mocking smile.]

"It's been six years since we last met, and this island is coveted by many—Sky Islanders, Shandians, and even... the inhabitants of Blue Sea!"

"All for this speck of land and that pile of gold, I presume?"

"But alas, all of it... belongs to me!"

"Now that so many have gathered here, it's added a bit of amusement to my otherwise mundane existence. I hope you all manage to entertain me a while longer..."

[After Enel finished speaking, he wore a contemptuous grin and vanished into thin air, transforming into lightning.]

[Only Nami, still trembling with fear, Gan Fall, whose heart raced, and the unconscious Usopp and Sanji remained...]

[Simultaneously, Enel employed his Devil Fruit ability, transforming into lightning and darting across the island at breakneck speed.]

[Whenever he encountered Shandians, he showed no mercy, summoning countless thunderbolts...]

[The Shandians couldn't even mount a defense and were instantly reduced to charred remains...]

[Even those who attempted to flee found themselves paralyzed by Enel's electric onslaught.]

"The entire island falls within my strike zone. Where do you think you can escape to?"

"Million Volts Thunder Cannon!"

[In an instant, a terrifying lightning bolt struck the ground...]

[Its impact was so immense it felt like the wrath of a thunderous cannon destined to obliterate the world...]

[The fearsome bolt, striking with pinpoint accuracy even from hundreds of meters away, disintegrated anything it touched into ashes...]

[The remnants left behind by the lightning were shocking in their destruction...]

[Though countless were killed or injured beneath his thunderous assault, Enel reveled in the chaos, casually traversing the island.]

[His distinctive laughter echoed throughout the island, laden with scorn and mockery...]

Whitebeard Pirates!

"So formidable!"

Ace's countenance shifted, a hint of envy flickering in his eyes.

Despite having watched the live broadcast for some time, he was still astonished by Enel's might.

Sanji and Usopp may not be extraordinarily powerful, but they were by no means weak.

Yet, before this god of the Sky Island, they fell with a mere wave of his hand, unable to withstand a second blow.

This strength was nothing short of despair-inducing!

What's more, the true extent of his power remained shrouded in mystery.

This was merely a lightning bolt thrown offhandedly; if he unleashed his full might...

The devastation would be unimaginable!

Against such an opponent, even if he were to face him, Ace couldn't guarantee a 100% chance of victory!

In the current scenario, was there any hope of Luffy's triumph?

Or was there even a chance of survival?

"Ace..."

Marco approached, placing a comforting hand on Ace's shoulder.

He knew Ace must be deeply concerned for his brother but understood that all they could do now was console him...

Red-Haired Pirates!

"Does this god of the Sky Island still consider this a game?"

"His current mindset stems from his strength, and he fully trusts in his abilities!"

"The Thunder Fruit... its reputation is well-deserved, a truly fearsome and convenient power!"

"Luffy and his crew's prospects of defeating him... I can't fathom it..."

"Luffy, I can't even begin to imagine how we can defeat them..."

"People like him, if he were to set foot in the Grand Line, I believe he'd have the power to challenge the Four Emperors!"

Many were engaged in discussions.

The display of Enel's initial attack had left everyone utterly stunned.

At the very least...

Almost everyone present, save for a few high-ranking figures like Beckman, believed that they were incapable of overcoming this monstrosity.

Even Red-Haired Shanks couldn't muster a smile; his expression was one of solemn gravity.

"I greatly underestimated Enel's strength before; he's clearly surpassed the Shichibukai level."

"The aura and might he's demonstrating now... He may indeed have the potential to rival the Four Emperors!"

"If he were a pirate, the Navy would be hunting him down!"

"With this level of power and his eerie Haki, one Admiral wouldn't be enough, we'd need at least two..."

Earning such high praise as one of the Four Emperors, Shanks himself.

It's easy to fathom just how fearsome Enel's power truly is!

In this moment, everyone grew even more resolute in their conviction that they faced a formidable adversary.

Could the Straw Hat Pirates ever hope to prevail?

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