Chapter 59: A Pinch

"This scream belongs to Enel, right? Why did he scream like that? And there have been thunderous noises coming from there ever since. Could someone have done something to Enel? But how is that possible?"

Gan Fall, who was riding his own horse, constantly rushed towards the place where the thunder and lightning erupted. He was a former god who loved his people, but he became a mercenary after failing to defeat Enel.

In the original book, Luffy and others were given a whistle, and Gan Fall would come to save people when they blew it. However, it cost 5 million Extols to blow the whistle, which converts to 500 Beli, making it quite cheap.

Not only Gan Fall, but also several priests under Enel were rushing towards Enel's location.

Enel, a god, was an invincible existence in their minds. But now, this god had screamed in a way that defied their comprehension.

They also didn't know what method could hurt Enel, who possessed an invincible thunder body that rendered any attack useless.

When they arrived, Enel had already fallen to the ground. The searing pain of his soul being ripped apart made him clutch his arms, the veins on his forehead bulging.

He had tried his best to stifle a scream, but the excruciating pain had been torturing his nerves.

"It seems your priests have arrived as well, Enel. Quite the spectacle you've made in front of your subordinates!"

Luo Ning looked at Enel and shook his head. He subconsciously compared him to Aokiji, but there was simply no comparison. While the Thunder Fruit is called the strongest Logia fruit, it all depends on the user's development.

There are no invincible abilities, only invincible users. Exceptions exist, of course, like Sabo with his immense starting power when he get the Flame Fruit.

Otherwise, abilities are honed over time.

"God! Are you alright?!"

The sight of Enel in such a state startled the surrounding priests. They had never witnessed Enel in such disarray.

"Someone actually defeated Enel!"

Gan Fall, arriving on his mount, widened his eyes in disbelief. This was the first time he had seen Enel so utterly defeated.

"Damn it, what did you do to me?!"

Enel, wracked with pain, struggled to understand what was happening. Why couldn't he move his arm? The pain was excruciating, yet there were no visible injuries.

"Your perception is lacking," Luo Ning replied. "In the Grand Line, there exists an ability called Armament Haki. It's specifically designed to counter Logia Devil Fruit users like yourself. While Seastone and seawater are also effective, but your Devil Fruit makes is more difficult. Armament Haki, however, is a different story."

Luo Ning shook his head. Enel's mind network could even read minds, rendering the other two methods completely useless against him.

"Armament Haki? Are you using Armament Haki?"

Enel never expected that the Grand Line would have such tricks to counter an invincible existence like himself.

"There seems to be a slight misunderstanding," Luo Ning clarified. "I was referring to more widespread methods for dealing with Logia users. As for Armament Haki, while I don't know how it works against you, I have a different, unique way to handle the situation. Needless to say, you wouldn't understand the specifics."

Luo Ning saw no point in further explanation; there was no conversation to be had with a dead man.

"Damn you! How dare you insult me like this! Go to hell!"

Blinded by rage and jealousy, Enel completely disregarded their conversation. A massive ball of thunder descended from the sky.

This move, Raigo, was one of Enel's strongest attacks. Compared to his widespread attack, Vari (Thousand Thunders), Raigo was more suited for single-target attacks. It boasted a large range and immense power. As for El Thor, his ultimate attack, Enel was currently incapable of unleashing it. Summoning Raigo was already a feat in his weakened state.

Attacks like Vari were similar to large-scale AOE (Area of Effect) attacks like Ice Age and Meteor Volcano, often used by powerful Devil Fruit users.

"No! I'm getting involved!"

Gan Fall and several priests were startled, but escape was no longer an option. The attack's immense range encompassed them all, leaving them nowhere to run.

Enel, consumed by rage, planned to indiscriminately eliminate everyone present.

"If I hadn't made some minor preparations, you wouldn't have been able to unleash your ultimate attack"

Luo Ning lacked the time to generate a large quantity of fruits, preventing a decisive blow against Enel. This, in turn, allowed him to launch his powerful move.

However, in the blink of an eye, a colossal hand erupted into the sky. This palm dwarfed the entire island, making Enel's Raigo appear like a tiny marble in comparison.

The gargantuan hand effortlessly grasped the thunderball, followed by a swift squeeze that detonated the attack. Nevertheless, the explosion proved insignificant against the hand, which easily extinguished it.

"This... h-how is this possible?!"

Gan Fall, the priests, and even a bewildered Enel stood frozen in stunned silence by the unimaginable spectacle before them.