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Tony couldn't help but snicker at the pompous tone of this so-called "god," every word further fueling his desire to take Enel down.

This was undoubtedly the most insufferable person he had ever encountered. He was determined to knock that smug grin off Enel's face.

Tony was not without a plan, however. From the power of the lightning strike earlier, he could tell Enel's strength, though formidable, had limits.

The Rumble-Rumble Fruit, a terrifying Logia-type ability, granted its user the power of lightning. The fruit could make its consumer a "human lightning rod," manipulating electricity with incredible speed, immense power, and destructive capabilities. Coupled with the natural immunity of Logia-type powers, it appeared nearly invincible.

But Tony knew that Enel hadn't yet mastered the full extent of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

Though Enel appeared strong, he was still far from the peak of his abilities. Tony, on the other hand, had mastered Haki and had the upper hand.

Tony knew that now was the time to strike. Before Enel could unlock even more power, Tony would end the fight before it could truly begin.

Successfully crossing the White-White Sea, Tony and Nami reached the "Island of God."

"Bakudō #73: Tozansho!"

Tony shielded Nami inside the crystal, signaling for her to wait near the entrance.

He couldn't afford to be distracted, especially since Enel could use his Observation Haki to attack any part of the island.

Nami, feeling a little downhearted, nodded but didn't blame Tony. Instead, she resented her own lack of strength...

She knew that this wasn't a battle she could be a part of; all she would do was hold Tony back. With a worried expression, she grasped Tony's hand and said,

"Be careful, Tony!"

"Don't worry, I'll be back soon!"

Tony gave Nami a reassuring smile and ruffled her short orange hair—a gesture that had become a habit of comforting her.

Then, with his zanpakutō in hand and his Sharingan and Observation Haki activated, he began to walk toward the deeper parts of the Island of God.

 

In the depths of the jungle on "God's Island," after the shock of the Conqueror's Haki had made the surrounding beasts and smaller animals collapse, Tony surveyed the area.

Other than the sound of water cascading from a nearby small waterfall, there was complete silence.

"What's wrong, Enel? Are you afraid?"

"I'm already here. Why don't you dare show yourself?"

Tony taunted, holding his Zanpakutō, Ryūjin Jakka, and focused on surveying the surrounding terrain.

"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"

Through the jungle, several traces of lightning flashed by. It was clear that Enel was moving at high speed.

Tony's Sharingan darted left and right, tracking the movements, while his Observation Haki sensed everything around him.

He had to admit, the Rumble-Rumble Fruit allowed for incredibly fast movements. Even though Enel hadn't fully unlocked its potential, this speed was already beyond the capability of ordinary people to follow.

But Tony with his Sharingan tracking the movements and the aid of Observation Haki, he could clearly see Enel's motions and his smug, self-proclaimed "invincible" attitude.

Without hesitation, Tony took the first step to strike. He unleashed a mass of fiery energy, sending it directly toward the place where Enel would land.

His left hand gripped a blazing sphere of fire, swirling around his entire arm, emanating immense pressure.

"Armament Haki: Hardening!"