The Enies Lobby Incident

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"Why do you call him Fleet-Admiral Ragnarok? Is that a high-ranking position?" Enel couldn't contain his curiosity any longer and asked.

"Who is he?" Jessica turned her attention to Enel, who stood out with his unusual appearance, especially with the four drums strapped to his back.

"He's one of Brontes's followers, he is from Sky Island. He probably hasn't learned the full story about Brontes yet." Jonathan replied.

"Sky Island?!" Jessica was taken aback.

"Yes, it's a real place. Brontes has been there." Jonathan confirmed with a nod.

"Wow!" Jessica couldn't hide her amazement: "So, he's from Sky Island; that explains why he doesn't know much about Brontes."

"Being a Fleet-Admiral means he holds the top position in both the World Government and the Marines." Jonathan explained as he glanced towards Brontes.

"But why do I get the feeling that you're stronger than him?" Enel questioned, looking directly at Brontes.

"It's because he has incredible control over his own strength." Jonathan explained with a smile.

"He must be really powerful." Enel commented, observing Brontes thoughtfully.

"The peak of the world." Jessica added, laughing softly.

Brontes chose not to add anything more to the conversation, and soon after, the feast was served. He and Jonathan spent a great deal of time talking and stayed in the G-8 base for a day before Brontes departed with Enel the next morning.

"Hehe! It's kind of funny to think about Brontes sneaking away." Jessica chuckled.

Just then, she was surprised to see Jonathan pull out a Den Den Mushi.

"What are you doing?" she asked, clearly surprised by her husband's action.

"It is a bit unfair to Brontes, but since we've seen him, we need to report back to Marineford. If we don't, it could lead to trouble. Besides, Shepherd is bound to mention it, so it might as well come from us." Jonathan explained as he started to dial on the Den Den Mushi.

"BluBlurr!" The familiar sound echoed as the call connected.

"Hello, this is Marineford." Came the response from the Den Den Mushi.

"This is G-8 Base Commander Jonathan." Jonathan introduced himself.

"Commander, what can I do for you?"

"I wanted to report that I've just seen Brontes. He has just left the G-8 Base." Jonathan informed.

"Fleet-Admiral Ragnarok?!" The person on the other end reacted with surprise.

"Yes, that's right. He just departed. You should make the necessary arrangements and report this to Sengoku-san." Jonathan instructed.

"Understood. We will notify Fleet-Admiral Sengoku right away."

....

Only two weeks had passed since Brontes left the G-8 Base when something unexpected occurred.

The Straw Hat Pirates launched an attack on Enies Lobby, forcing Brontes to cut his vacation short and head there.

"It's only been two weeks, and now we have to leave?" Enel groaned as he lay on the deck.

"The incident at Enies Lobby is something I can't just ignore." Brontes said seriously.

Suddenly, they received a message from a CP9 agent who had picked up on Brontes's trail after he left the G-8 Base.

The message detailed that the Straw Hat Pirates had attacked Enies Lobby and that the bumbling Spandam had accidentally triggered the Buster Call with the Den Den Mushi given to him by Aokiji.

With the massive whirlpools nearby, the Buster Call would be initiated quickly, giving the Straw Hat Pirates a little time to escape.

Brontes estimated that by the time he arrived at Enies Lobby, the battle would likely have concluded, given the distance from his current location to the site of the conflict.

.....

"Boom! Boom!"

The sound of explosions echoed as Brontes sped up the airship, arriving at Enies Lobby just half an hour later.

To his dismay, he found ten warships encircling the island, relentlessly bombarding it with heavy artillery.

"Damn! Such intense firepower." Enel exclaimed, witnessing the formidable display of the Marine's combat strength for the first time.

The scene before him was almost surreal, as the ten warships unleashed a barrage that nearly obliterated Enies Lobby.

Beneath the chaos of the Buster Call, few held any hope for the Straw Hat Pirates' escape, especially given that their sole means of retreat, their ship at the shore, was also surrendered.

From his vantage point above, Brontes observed not just the destruction but also spotted Lucci and Luffy locked in a fierce duel within the control room.

The Enies Lobby incident marked an important moment for the Straw Hat Pirates, each member demonstrating remarkable growth in strength.

Luffy had mastered Gear Second and Gear Third; Zoro had revealed his Ashura technique; Sanji had ignited his Diable Jambe; Usopp had deployed his gigantic slingshot; Nami had enhanced her Clima-Tact; and Chopper had consumed three Rumble Balls.

Despite being a crew of just seven, they had managed to overpower CP9, with Luffy defeating both Blueno and Lucci.

"Those Marine warships must be here for the Straw Hat boy, huh?" Enel said, standing to get a better view of Luffy and his crew.

"What, you planning to take them out here?" Brontes asked, a hint of amusement in his voice.

"The thought crossed my mind, but no, I want to defeat him fairly, not when he's down." Enel responded, settling back down with a shake of his head, dismissing the idea of attacking in such a compromised situation.

As the battle raged on, the protagonist's presence was overwhelming.

The gates of Enies Lobby were closed, creating turbulent sea currents that caused the large warships to collide with each other.

Amidst the chaos, the Straw Hats' beloved ship, the Going Merry, arrived just in time, whisking them away from the scene.

Brontes, having observed everything from his airship, chose not to intervene. Similarly, Kuzan watched the events unfold from afar.

Had he decided to step in, Luffy and his friends would have stood no chance of escape.

Brontes's airship descended near another Marine warship.

"You're late." A man on the warship commented with a laugh as he greeted Brontes.

"Five Vice-Admirals couldn't hold a rookie pirate crew. I wonder how the World Government will react if they find out about this." Brontes replied, his tone light and amused.

"Whoosh, whoosh!" Four figures approached rapidly, joining them on the deck.

"You know we wouldn't act against him, don't try to make pointless arguments, Brontes." Said Doberman with a smile.

"It seems you're all aware of his identity. Indeed, it's difficult to catch them; he is Garp-san's grandson, after all. If you were to capture him here, who knows what Garp-san would do to you. Forget it, it's not my business anyway; I'll leave it to Kuzan." Brontes responded, shaking his head.

"Unfortunately, I didn't arrive at the right time, otherwise, I would have caught them." Kuzan remarked, appearing on the deck with a lazy smile.

"Enough talk, it's useless to continue discussing this. Let's leave it at that; we lost. But now, Enies Lobby is in ruins and needs reconstruction, and that's your responsibility, overseeing both Enies Lobby and Impel Down." Kuzan said with a smile.

"So, you're telling me you trigger the Buster Call that destroys my jurisdiction and then I should clean up the mess?" Brontes confronted Kuzan with a stern look.

"I didn't say that, and I wasn't the one who initiated the Buster Call." Kuzan responded immediately, distancing himself from the situation.

"Forget it, I won't argue with you two. Open the Gates of Justice, we'll head back to Marineford together." Brontes said, shaking his head in resignation and then ordered.

As the Gates of Justice opened, the chaos at Enies Lobby began to settle.

One of the ten warships went down in flames due to a collision, while two others were damaged but still seaworthy, allowing them to continue their voyage.

Brontes followed the fleet back to Marineford, while Kuzan discreetly left the group halfway through the journey.

Brontes paid little attention to Kuzan's departure. Upon his arrival at Marineford, he was immediately summoned by Sengoku.

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In Sengoku's office, the five Vice-Admirals responsible for the Buster Call—Doberman, Onigumo, Momonga, Strawberry, and Yamakaji—were gathered, along with Tsuru and the napping Garp.

"Is it over?" Garp opened his eyes as they entered, his voice faint and devoid of clear emotion, yet his concern was palpable.

"Relax, your precious grandson is fine." Brontes assured him with a smile.

"Hahaha, who said I was worried?" Garp laughed, quickly reverting to his usual jovial demeanor.

"Shut up, Garp! What are you planning now?" Sengoku scolded as Garp attempted to stand.

"I just wanna use the restroom, Sengoku." Garp responded with a grin.

"Hmph, hold it in. Brontes, when are you returning to Mariejois? The Five Elders want you back immediately." Sengoku said seriously.

"What? Are they afraid that I will rebel against them?" Brontes remarked nonchalantly, then he returned his focus to his tea.

"Hhh..." Sengoku sighed helplessly, his frustration evident, but ultimately he left it at that, choosing not to pursue the conversation further.