Pirate: I was just slacking off, do you really think I'm bad?

After Raleigh left, Enel sat alone under the big tree, staring blankly at the sky. Bradford noticed Enel's inner turmoil and couldn't help but speak up.

"Enel, you're a good boy. You don't need to try to protect Birka's people anymore."

The people on the island all know that your original intention in setting out was good, but everyone also knows that your future won't be limited to just one small island in the sky.

"Actually, this naval officer is right. The stage of this world is exceptionally vast, and the sky island in the White Sea is merely a small part of it."

If you want to see the wonders of this world, then you must go and make your mark on the world's biggest stage.

"Although I am old, if I had known how big the world was when I was young, I probably would have set sail on a ship too."

After saying these words, Bradford glanced at Enel with a loving look in his eyes, then slowly walked away with his hands behind his back.

He had already said everything he needed to say to Enel, so it didn't matter anymore.

A man's growth depends on his own efforts. An elder can guide him and offer wise words of wisdom on his path to adulthood.

But what truly makes a man grow is overcoming his inner thoughts and making decisions that he truly believes are right.

It is precisely because of this that there are so many people who cherish freedom on the high seas.

Each of them took full responsibility for their decisions and devoted their entire lives to putting their ideas into practice.

This is why there are so many people in One Piece who possess Conqueror's Haki.

They cherish freedom and have unwavering beliefs; these are the very things that constitute their spirit.

"Have you figured it out yourself?"

Enel placed his hands behind his head, watching the leaves on the tree rustle gently in the breeze. At this moment, Enel had withdrawn his Mind Network ability; what he needed to do now was not to continue listening to the thoughts of the residents of Piccolo Island.

Instead, we should use the power of the MindNet to explore our own hearts and find our true inner thoughts.

This is what Enel was thinking after he said those words to Raleigh.

That night, Enel seemed to have matured a lot overnight.

In short, when Bradford passed by the tree the next day, Enel, who had been lying at the base of the tree, had already disappeared.

Meanwhile, the warship beside the port of Bika Island has already set sail.

"You brat, you left without even saying goodbye."

Bradford was a little angry and tapped the ground with his cane.

"What are you doing, Grandpa Bradford?"

Behind Bradford came Enel's incomprehensible voice.

"Huh? Why didn't you go with them?"

Bradford asked curiously, assuming that when the military aircraft sounded the horn, it meant that the entire fleet was about to set sail.

"You mean this? I just went to see Lord Raleigh, and he said that at my pace, I have enough time to say goodbye."

Enel shrugged indifferently.

This distance is easily within his reach by flying.

"Alright, the old man doesn't need your concern. But you, kid, don't embarrass Bika when you get out of here."

"The navy is a legitimate and powerful force. I see that Lord Raleigh is a promising young commander. You can't be arrogant when you go there. After all, there are always people more capable than you."

However, the old man also believed that once you're out there, you shouldn't be bullied, nor should you bully others. If you're unhappy outside, you can always go back to Bika for a visit when you want to come back.

We will always be your support.

Bradford kept giving Enel instructions, explaining everything to him from various angles.

Enel listened very attentively.

There's no way around it; Bradford is already quite old. In today's society, with extremely underdeveloped transportation, if Enel were to travel the world with the little girl to hunt pirates, he might not be able to return for two or three years.

If something unexpected happens, then this farewell will be our last meeting.

"Alright, brat, this old man is still in good health. I'm waiting to see you in your admiral's uniform."

Bradford waved to signal Enel to leave quickly.

Enel nodded, then turned his back to Bradford and walked toward the harbor.

As he turned around, the doors of the houses in the town opened one by one.

One by one, pure and innocent faces appeared; they were all residents protected by Enel.

In fact, Enel himself did not realize that his so-called protection was too restrictive.

Now, following Raleigh is the best solution. If he doesn't follow Raleigh, then his so-called protection will become a lock binding all the residents of Birka Island. If it comes to that, then Enel, who was originally protecting Birka, will become a puppet imprisoning the residents of Birka.

This is why Enel destroyed Birka and showed extreme indifference to life.

However, the island's inhabitants still feel more gratitude than hatred towards Enel, and they always make sure to eat their fill of liver when they're out on the island.

"Enel, when you come back, you must tell us all about what the outside world is like."

'Yes, yes, Brother Enel, when I grow up, I want to follow you and become a Marine soldier.'

A little boy, barely reaching Enel's waist, spoke, while his father affectionately patted his head beside him and said:

Then you'd better eat well, I heard the navy doesn't want malnourished kids.

Only by eating well can you gain great strength, like your brother Enel, to be recruited by the Navy.

After hearing his father's words, the boy clenched his fists tightly, as if he had made a decision in his heart.

Enel was deeply moved after hearing this.

Enel walked back, extended his fist the size of a sandbag, and gave the little boy a fist bump.

After seeing Enel's actions, he excitedly bumped fists with Enel.

Enel said with great pride:

"Usa, Uncle Black is right. To join the Navy, you absolutely need a strong physique."

I'll go to the Navy and wait for you. When you grow up, come find me at the Navy.

At this moment, Enel was filled with hope for his future.

I'm leaving now, or I won't be able to catch up with them.

Enel glanced at the distance the warship was from the shore and no longer bothered to interact with the residents.

Whoosh!

Enel, in the form of lightning, drew a beautiful arc in the sky.

With lightning speed, they rushed towards the warship.

A very obvious trace of electricity was left in the air. On the warship, Gion and the others were still training hard, while Raleigh was sleeping on his special sun chair as always.

"Hey, Brother Raleigh, is this how you usually train?"

Enel, who had transformed into lightning, had just landed on the deck when he was drawn to the actions of Gion and the Navy.

After watching for a while, Enel finally spotted Raleigh on the second-floor sun loungers, who had clearly been fast asleep for some time.

Enel was completely bewildered and instantly appeared beside Raleigh with a burst of sparks and lightning.

Seemingly sensing the tingling sensation from the electric current in the air, Raleigh slowly began to awaken from his slumber.

After taking off his blindfold, Raleigh's expression became unusually adorable and bewildered.

He was still half asleep when he was forcibly woken up and turned on the computer, so his reaction was naturally unusually slow.

After a while, Raleigh's pupils began to focus, and he finally saw Enel standing to the side.

Enel clenched his fists tightly, the veins on them throbbing.

Enel, what brings you here?

After Raleigh finished speaking, Enel, who had been feeling a bit annoyed, suddenly bristled like a cat with its fur standing on end.

"You're still asking me?"

How dare you ask me that?

"This morning when I boarded the warship, your condition for me was that after I joined the navy, I would receive one-on-one mentorship."

They taught me everything I could learn, including the Navy's secret Six Powers, Armament Haki, and Observation Haki.

"Now you see who failed to keep their promise."

Enel grew angrier the more he thought about it, and the hair on his head stood on end from the electric current.

Looking at the somewhat enraged Enel, Raleigh couldn't help but scratch his head and think carefully. It seemed that something like that had indeed happened before he fell asleep.

Actually, when Enel came over, Raleigh wasn't fully awake yet; he just casually agreed.

Now that they've taken it seriously and come knocking on my door, Raleigh can't break the contract.

"Alright, I'll start by demonstrating the Six Styles of the Navy. Your task is to master them within seven days."

Furthermore, I require you to combine your mastery of the Six Powers of the Navy with your own Devil Fruit abilities to create new techniques.

In fact, Raleigh's request was not excessive, knowing that Enel in front of him was no ordinary person, but rather a rare monster.

For Enel, the sixth Marine was nothing more than a technique that he could learn once, master twice, and innovate upon three times.

The only challenge is combining the Navy's Six Powers with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

However, for Enel, who can develop various techniques on his own, this is not particularly difficult.

Alright, Gion and the others are forging the Six Styles of the Navy. You go with them first.

Feel free to ask me any questions.

After saying that, Raleigh put on his eye mask and started another round of sleep.

After listening to Raleigh's words, Enel had some reservations about Raleigh, but it wasn't a big problem.

Enel leaped down from the second floor and landed next to Hans and Beck.

"Newcomer, you'd better watch carefully; the teaching style of the students at the university is a rare sight."

Hans winked at Enel, and Beck tapped Hans on the head, then said apologetically:

"New guy, don't take this seriously. Hans's practically mentally challenged now; you can't believe a word he says."

Hans was about to say something to prove he wasn't mentally challenged when Beck covered his mouth and nose.

"Next, we'll start talking about finger pistols."

Gion's voice wasn't loud, but it was loud enough for everyone on the deck to hear.

So that's how it's used! The principle behind this move is really interesting; it gives me a new perspective on my own techniques.

Enel listened to Gion's explanation with great delight.

His previous moves mostly relied on the power of his Devil Fruit ability, and he didn't often make use of his strong physique.

Even the use of mind control is not as good as its use in the navy!

Unfortunately, there are few islands on the floating islands, and therefore even fewer people.

Without the tempering of battle, even the best Devil Fruit cannot be properly developed.

But things are different now; Enel has temporarily put aside the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

He diligently followed the soldiers on the ship, practicing the movements of the Navy Six Styles.

Raleigh, this guy is really talented. He's already mastered finger guns in just a few hours.

"Furthermore, I saw him, after mastering the Finger Pistol, begin to try wrapping his fingers in electricity, combining physical skills with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's abilities."

Raleigh pursed his lips. What's so strange about that?

Enel's talent is undeniable, so it's not surprising that he combined Finger Pistol with the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

It would be truly terrifying if Enel developed the Lightning Release: Hell Thrust Four-Finger Piercing Hand technique!

Now Raleigh is letting Enel do his research on his own instead of telling him what he knows directly.

This was also because Enel had just joined the group and hadn't yet developed a sense of obedience.

Raleigh would only offer a few pointers when Enel had made some progress with finger guns but was limited by his own skill level and asked Raleigh for help.

Call this behavior cunning or whatever, but it's a way to maximize Raleigh's interests.

Raleigh doesn't take advantage of others for no reason, and of course, very few people can get away with it from him. Enel, this naive boy, boarded Raleigh's warship, and he will definitely be led astray by Raleigh. As for what will happen, we can only say that we will know in the future.

However, at this moment, Enel has already been successfully outmaneuvered by Raleigh.

Lord Raleigh, where is our next target?

The messenger came up from behind Gion, holding a nautical chart in his hand.

After Raleigh brought over the White Sea chart, he pondered for a moment, then picked up a pen and drew a circle on it.

"Let's stay here, in the land of the Shandians. If you promise someone something, you should always try to do it."

Raleigh was also curious to see what the Shandians had become.

In a secluded corner of the Sky Island lies the dwelling place of the Shandians.

They had already noticed Raleigh had targeted their address.

Chief, not long ago, that false god Ganful had a conversation with a group of adventurers from Qinghai.

The intelligence broker witnessed a man and a woman enter the temple of Ganfor, and he himself greeted them at the entrance.

I fear that Ganful has reached some kind of agreement with those Qinghai adventurers, and that they are targeting us. We must be on guard against this.

A burly man spoke to a man dressed as a tribal chief.

"Yes, I understand. No matter what tricks they try, we must take back our ancestral land!"