They knew very well that Bai Yu's strength was far beyond what Enel, an ant who only knew Observation Haki and had no other Haki, and who only knew how to use petty tricks, could shake.
Bai Yu stood still, not moving an inch, and didn't even put down the Rumble-Rumble Fruit in his hand. He just slightly raised his eyes and looked at Enel, who was rushing towards him like a mad dog. His eyes were as calm as a stagnant pool, without the slightest ripple, as if he had only seen a mosquito flying towards him.
Just as Enel's body was about to rush forward, and his claws were about to touch the hem of Shiro's clothes, Shiro simply raised one free hand, his fingertips slightly condensing, and invisible chakra instantly spread out beneath his feet. At the same time, he slightly shifted his body to the side and took a step with effortless ease, so fast that only a blur remained.
The next second, Enel's all-out death charge completely missed its target. His body couldn't stop due to inertia and shot straight forward like an out-of-control cannonball. Meanwhile, Bai Yu's figure appeared to his side like a ghost.
Without any earth-shattering moves or dazzling bursts of power, Bai Yu simply raised his foot and delivered a light kick, which landed precisely on Enel's charging chest.
This kick, seemingly as light as a casual flick of the wrist, contained absolute power enhanced by chakra, and struck Enel's chest without any suspense, as if cast from steel.
"Snap—"
A clear cracking sound rang out instantly, accompanied by Enel's short and shrill scream. His frantically charging body was like being hit head-on by a giant ship traveling at high speed, instantly losing all momentum. He was kicked away by this light kick, flying backward and drawing a messy arc in the air before crashing heavily onto the hard rock.
Debris flew everywhere, dust filled the air, and Enel's body was embedded hard into the rock. A large section of his chest caved in, all his ribs were broken, his internal organs were shattered, and he spat out a mouthful of blood, staining the rock in front of him red.
He lay on the cold ground, his limbs twitching a few times. His previously crazed eyes quickly lost their luster, becoming empty and unfocused, and he coughed up blood.
"No, I can't die, infinite...infinite earth..."
Enel could no longer make a sound, and in just a moment, he was completely lifeless.
From beginning to end, Bai Yu simply took a step and lightly kicked the mad dog that was trying to fight back, crushing it into dust. He didn't even waste a bit of extra strength. Enel's seemingly resolute death charge was nothing more than an insignificant speed bump under Bai Yu's feet in the face of the absolute difference in strength, not even enough to make her stop for the slightest moment.
Night fell silent once more, and the evening breeze swept through the forest again, carrying a faint scent of blood. The branches and leaves of the Bika Sacred Tree swayed gently.
Bai Yu glanced down at the lifeless corpse on the rocky ground, his eyes showing no emotion, as if he had merely crushed an insignificant insect.
For Bai Yu, walking around the ants without harming them is an extremely difficult task.
Matsumoto Rangiku slowly walked to Shiraha's side, looked at the corpse on the ground, and raised an eyebrow slightly: "He's really pathetic. I thought he would struggle a little."
Retsu Unohana merely glanced at him before looking away, her voice gentle yet calm: "Despicable in nature and weak in strength, even if he obtains the fruit, it will ultimately be a fleeting moment. Dying here is the best ending for him."
Chapter 134 High-Altitude Landing
Night fell over the sky island of Birka. The stench of blood beneath the sacred tree was gradually dissipated by the cool evening breeze. Enel's corpse, embedded in the rock, had long since lost all life, like a withered leaf carelessly discarded, and no one cared anymore.
Bai Yu glanced down at it, his fingertips gently twirling the Rumble-Rumble Fruit in his hand, a fruit capable of changing the fate of ordinary people. The spiral patterns on the surface of the fruit shimmered with a purple luster.
This was a weapon containing immense, earth-shattering power, but in Bai Yu's eyes, it was nothing more than a spoil of war that could be obtained at will, a reward for his journey on the Grand Line.
Matsumoto Rangiku leaned against a tree trunk, toying with a strand of golden hair between her fingers. Her gaze fell on the Rumble-Rumble Fruit with interest, and she chuckled, saying, "This is one of the legendary strongest Logia-type fruits. It looks quite beautiful, but the taste must be unpalatable. I have no interest in trying something that tortures my taste buds."
She has always preferred fine wine and leisure, and has no interest whatsoever in this Devil Fruit that requires enduring excruciating pain and has a strange taste.
Moreover, she simply couldn't accept the side effect of not being able to swim in the sea.
Unohana Retsu stood beside Shiraha, her gaze sweeping over the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, her tone calm: "While Logia-type Devil Fruits are indeed powerful, for me, cultivating my own strength and medical skills is far more reliable than relying on external things. This fruit is useless to me."
She has devoted her life to swordsmanship and medicine, and her mind has long been as clear as water. No power in the world can shake her in the slightest.
Moreover, this power has side effects. Her strength, combined with Conqueror's Haki, will definitely surprise everyone.
Bai Yu nodded slightly and casually put the Rumble-Rumble Fruit into his personal storage space, his movements as casual as if he were putting away an ordinary wild fruit.
Yes, Bai Yu has finally opened up a space-time dimension. The original Bai Yu never knew that his Mangekyou Sharingan could not only tear space apart, but also open up space itself.
This Rumble-Rumble Fruit, hailed as the pinnacle of Logia-type Devil Fruits, was something none of Bai Yu's companions were willing to touch. This composure and confidence stemmed from the fact that they themselves had already reached a level far beyond that of ordinary Devil Fruit users.
"Since no one wants it, we'll just keep it for now."
Bai Yu spoke calmly, his voice cold: "The matter of Skypiea is settled. Enel has been killed, and Birka is no longer a threat. We should leave here and return to the Grand Line."
Falling from a floating island thousands of meters above the ground to the sea is no ordinary feat. Ordinary ships would be smashed to pieces the moment they hit the water, even if Bai Yu possessed extraordinary strength. He was unwilling to subject his companions to unnecessary turbulence and danger.
Even before he set foot on the Sky Island, he had already planned how to leave. On the white sea of the Sky Island lived a unique giant creature, the giant gaseous octopus of the Sky Island.
This octopus is composed entirely of thin yet tough gaseous tissue. It is as large as a small mountain, yet incredibly light. It can withstand extreme impacts with its gaseous body, acting like a natural giant parachute, a safe carrier for landing from the sky island to the blue sea.
Bai Yu raised his eyes and looked at the rolling sea of clouds in the distance of Sky Island. His gaze narrowed slightly, and his chakra quietly flowed within his body.
Without a word, Matsumoto Rangiku and Unohana Retsu beside her understood. The three of them grabbed Kanna and moved, instantly disappearing beneath the sacred tree, leaving only a faint afterimage.
In a short while, the four arrived at the edge of the sky island above the sea of clouds. Here, the clouds and mist surged and the bottom was unseen. Below was the blue sea that stretched for thousands of miles. And in the sea of clouds, an incredibly huge gaseous octopus was coiled up.
Its tentacles are hundreds of meters long, and its body is a pale blue, semi-transparent color. It floats slowly in the clouds and mist. With each movement, it stirs up large swaths of clouds and mist. It looks docile but is extremely intimidating.
The giant gaseous octopus sensed the presence of strangers. Its massive body shuddered violently, and several enormous gaseous tentacles instantly rose up, lashing out fiercely at Bai Yu and his companions. A gale howled, clouds exploded, and the force was extremely terrifying.
But against Bai Yu, this kind of attack was nothing more than a mantis trying to stop a chariot.
Without moving an inch, he flicked his finger, and an invisible chakra transformed into a sharp blade that instantly ripped through the void, striking the octopus's tentacles with pinpoint accuracy. The seemingly resilient gaseous body was torn apart like paper before the chakra blade. The octopus, in pain, let out a muffled roar, its massive body struggling frantically in the sea of clouds, trying to escape the area.
"You can't escape, Lightning Release: Electric Net!"
Bai Yu spoke calmly, his figure flashed, and he instantly appeared above the giant octopus's head. His chakra transformed into an invisible binding force, like a net, firmly imprisoning this behemoth in the sea of clouds.
No matter how the octopus twisted and tried to escape, it could not break free from the seemingly gentle but heavy chakra restraint. It could only let out a helpless cry, its huge body forced to float in mid-air, unable to move an inch.
Matsumoto Rangiku leaned against the cloud, clapping her hands with a smile: "Shiraha is still so decisive and efficient. He subdued such a big guy in one move."
Retsu Unohana nodded slightly, her gaze falling on the octopus's unique gaseous body: "Its body structure is extremely peculiar, light and elastic, making it perfect for a landing cushion. Moreover, as long as we reach the Grand Line smoothly, its unique body structure will allow it to rise rapidly and return to Sky Island."
Bai Yu made no unnecessary movements, simply using his Sharingan to completely tame the giant gaseous octopus, making it obediently follow his commands.
He then signaled the puppets to bring the ship over. The Dawn had already undergone systematic reinforcement. The four of them then leaped onto the ship's side. Bai Yu used his Sharingan to guide the giant gaseous octopus, which used its massive gaseous body to firmly envelop the ship, forming an enormous natural parachute.
With everything ready, Bai Yu stood at the bow of the ship, gazing calmly at the boundless, surging sea of clouds below.
Matsumoto Rangiku leaned against the ship's side, taking a sip of fine wine, while Unohana and Kanna closed their eyes to regulate their breathing, their aura as gentle as water, showing no fear of falling from a great height.
"Hold on tight, we're going down now."
Bai Yu gave a soft reminder, and then released the chains securing the ship to the sky island.
The next second, enveloped by a giant gaseous octopus, the entire ship began to slowly plummet down the cloud-shrouded abyss at the edge of the floating island. Initially, the speed was slow, but as the altitude decreased, the descent accelerated. Gale-force winds howled past the ship, and the sea of clouds rushed past beside them. The dramatic drop of ten thousand meters created an extreme visual impact; any ordinary person standing there would have been terrified.
Chapter 135 Returning to the Grand Line
However, the ship, enveloped by the giant gaseous octopus, was as if it were being held up by a gentle hand. The gaseous body perfectly offset all the impact of the fall, and the ship was as stable as if it were sailing on the sea, without the slightest bump or sway.
The giant octopus's body stretched out in the wind, like a huge blue cloud, carrying the ship steadily down to the blue sea.
The sea below became clearer, the azure waters shimmering, and the atmosphere of the Grand Line drew ever closer.
Bai Yu stood with his hands behind his back at the bow of the ship, his clothes fluttering in the strong wind, yet he remained upright, his eyes gazing indifferently at the approaching sea.
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit lay quietly within his space-time ninjutsu, uncoveted and uncontested. Everything on Skypiea, including Enel's ambitions and Pikachu's conflicts, had been completely left behind by him.
Matsumoto Rangiku gazed at the vast blue sea below, a contented smile spreading across her face: "Finally, I'm back to the blue sea. The breeze and the sake down there are so comforting."
Unohana Retsu opened her eyes, gazing gently into the distance: "It was quite a journey."
Supported by the giant gaseous octopus, the ship finally landed slowly on the sea surface, splashing up a gentle ring of water without making a loud noise, as smoothly as if it were slowly approaching the shore.
Bai Yu raised his hand and released the control over the octopus.
After completing its mission, the giant gaseous octopus emitted a soft hum. Its translucent gaseous body tumbled a few times on the sea surface before disappearing like a dissipating cloud, rising again towards the sea of clouds tens of thousands of meters above the sky. It quickly vanished into the clear horizon, leaving only a slowly spreading ripple as proof that it had been there.
Bai Yu withdrew his gaze, raised his hand and waved it lightly. A gentle breeze swept across the ship, blowing away all the wisps of clouds and moisture clinging to the deck. The ship, which had been slightly disheveled due to the fall from the sky, was quickly restored to its neat state thanks to the puppet's efforts.
Matsumoto Rangiku could no longer contain her leisurely mood. She rushed to the ship's side, leaned against the wooden railing, and greedily breathed in the unique air of the blue sea, which carried the scent of sunshine and sea salt. Her long golden hair was lifted by the sea breeze, outlining a lazy yet charming silhouette.
"Finally, I'm completely back in the Blue Sea!" She stretched lazily, her curvaceous figure dazzling in the sunlight. She casually pulled out a bottle of aged wine she had treasured for a long time from the storage compartment behind her, uncorked it, tilted her head back, and took a small sip. The amber liquid slid down her throat: "The feeling of being on the Grand Line, enveloped in sunlight, is still the most comfortable. No matter how soft the clouds are on the Sky Island, they can't compare to the pleasant breeze here."
"The Sky Island is rugged and cold, not as vibrant as the Blue Sea. Now we can finally rest and recuperate."
Robin nodded and walked towards the navigation room inside the ship, intending to determine the route to the next island on the Grand Line by following the guidance of the Log Pose.
But when her gaze fell on the recording pointer hanging on the wall, her brows furrowed slightly. The pointer, which should have been pointing precisely at the magnetic island and spinning continuously, was now like a top that had lost its direction, swinging wildly on the dial. The tip of the needle trembled and drifted around aimlessly, without any fixed direction, and was completely in chaos.
She reached out and gently tapped the glass casing of the pointer, quickly understanding the reason. The sky island was located at an altitude of ten thousand meters, far from the magnetic field of the Blue Sea. The disturbance of the space and magnetic force around the sky island caused the recording pointer to completely lose its function after they returned to the Blue Sea from the sky island, making it impossible to lock onto the location of any island.
"The pointers are messed up."
Nico Robin stepped out of the navigation room and calmly informed the group of the situation: "The magnetic field of the Sky Island is interfering with the pointer's readings. For the time being, we cannot determine our course and can only drift in this area temporarily."
Upon hearing this, Matsumoto Rangiku showed no panic whatsoever. Instead, she laughed even more heartily, shaking the bottle of sake in her hand, and said nonchalantly, "So what if things are chaotic! We can't escape the islands of the Grand Line, so why rush? Since the compass isn't working, let's just stop here and enjoy the sunshine and sea breeze. Wouldn't that be wonderful?"
Retsu Unohana nodded slightly in agreement, saying, "After days of travel, from the Blue Sea to the Sky Island, everyone should relax and rest. The weather in this area is fine, and drifting aimlessly is quite pleasant."
Bai Yu was not one to rush things. Seeing that everyone had no objections, he simply put aside all the travel plans, raised his hand to let the puppet control the sails, and let the ship drift slowly in this calm sea with the gentle current and breeze.
Looking up, the sky over this sea area was crystal clear, without a single cloud. The golden sunlight poured down without any obstruction, making the sea surface sparkle like it was covered with tiny diamonds.
The seawater is warm and pleasant, and the air is filled with the sweet scent of grass, trees, flowers, and fruits. The entire sea area is enveloped in a warm atmosphere, a typical summer island climate of the Grand Line, so comfortable that one just wants to immerse oneself in it.
Having decided to take a break, Matsumoto Rangiku immediately transformed into a party planner, bustling about with boundless energy.
Humming a lighthearted tune, she carried out folding tables and chairs from the cabin and neatly arranged them in the center of the deck; she also brought out her treasured collection of various wines, juices, and chilled drinks, filling the table to the brim.
They even brought out exquisite stemmed glasses and small fruit platters, arranging pre-prepared fresh fruit pieces in a colorful and pleasing manner.
Retsu Unohana took charge of preparing the ingredients and rest area. She took out the fresh meat, seafood, and vegetables she had stored and cleaned them gently and efficiently.
She also took out a specially made portable barbecue grill from the storage space, lit the smokeless charcoal fire, and the dark red charcoal fire burned quietly under the grill, emitting a warm feeling, but without producing choking smoke.
Bai Yu rarely gets to enjoy this service. He took off his slightly heavy outer coat, leaving only a simple and neat light-colored inner layer. He walked to the sunbathing lounge chair that had been laid out on the side of the deck and sat down, letting the warm sunlight envelop his whole body. His mind, which had been tense for a long time, finally relaxed completely at this moment.
Before long, the sizzling sound of the barbecue grill could be heard.
The tender sea fish is brushed with a secret sauce and gradually turns golden and crispy under charcoal grilling. Fish oil drips onto the charcoal, releasing a faint aroma.
The marinated meat skewers, with their perfect balance of lean and fatty meat, release a rich aroma of meat when grilled until slightly charred, whetting the appetite.
There were also plump, island-specific prawns, sweet shellfish, and vibrant green vegetables, all laid out on the grill. The aromas of the various ingredients mingled together, carried by the sea breeze, filling the entire ship and making one's mouth water.
Matsumoto Rangiku, holding a glass of chilled fruit wine, strolled over to the barbecue grill and watched Unohana Retsu skillfully flip the skewers. She couldn't help but exclaim, "Unohana-neechan can even do this! That's amazing!"
As she spoke, she reached out and picked up a skewer of freshly grilled meat, blew on it to cool it down, and put it in her mouth. The savory meat juices burst on her tongue, and she squinted her eyes in satisfaction. "It's so delicious! I love it to death, Sister Hua!"
Chapter 136 Artoria Pendragon
Uchiha Shiraha looked at the blonde girl who had almost emptied dozens of plates of kebabs and had piled up a small mountain of shrimp shells and meat bones in front of her. He tapped his temple helplessly, feeling a sense of indescribable astonishment.
He was well aware of the limits of his space-time ninjutsu, and also understood the boundaries of his own eye power and abilities. Let alone breaking through space to bring back the legendary King Arthur who wielded the holy sword Excalibur and the holy spear Rungomminiad.
Even forcibly tearing apart the dimensional barrier to guide beings from other dimensions requires a huge price and strange luck.
But everything before him clearly told him that this girl, who was eating grilled sea fish with a satisfied look on her face, her golden hair falling beside her delicate collarbone, and her cheeks slightly puffed out like a little animal stealing honey.
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