Chapter 151: Lightning Body Tempering & The Swordsman
Marine Headquarters - Training Ground
"BAM—!!!"
Zephyr's iron fist, wrapped in top-tier Armament Haki, slammed heavily into Enel's chest!
Amidst the deafening explosion, Enel was sent flying like a cannonball, tumbling through the air before smashing through a stone pillar at the edge of the field, kicking up a cloud of dust!
"Guh—!"
Enel slammed his hands into the ground, falling to his knees. His chest heaved like a drum, muscles screaming as if torn apart, every breath burning his lungs.
Yet despite the pain, his gaze remained scorching. His golden pupils flickered like lightning, burning with the flame of pure fighting spirit.
In the distance, Zephyr withdrew his fist and stood tall, steady as a mountain, the corner of his mouth lifting slightly.
"Enel... it seems that deathmatch with Kaido finally knocked you out of your 'God' delusion and back to reality."
He strode closer, speaking word by word. "A strong Devil Fruit is just icing on the cake.
"What truly determines life and death is your 'Will' and your 'Body'!
"In this world, only Haki is the absolute truth!"
Enel lowered his head, silver hair shadowing his eyes.
He didn't argue, nor did he offer his usual arrogant sneer. There was only silence.
But within that silence, thunder roiled and pride crumbled.
The scene replayed in his mind like a lightning flash—
Kaido roaring as he swung that "Roaring Thunder Bagua." The air solidified, the world changed color. Lightning met lightning, yet he had been utterly powerless to fight back.
That single strike had nearly killed him on the spot!
But because of that, Enel realized for the first time: Without a foundation of a powerful body and Haki, even a god-given power like the Rumble-Rumble Fruit would be smashed to pieces head-on!
It was humiliation, but also an awakening.
"...I understand," he whispered.
At that moment, Roy walked over from the side, patting Enel gently on the shoulder.
He looked at Enel's body, still sparking with electricity. His gaze was deep, his tone carrying a hint of guidance. "Have you ever thought... about using lightning to temper your own body?"
Enel froze, looking up at him. "Body tempering with lightning?"
"Exactly." Roy nodded, a meaningful smile appearing on his face. "Use high-voltage currents to shock your muscles, stimulate your bones and internal organs. Through the extreme endurance of lightning, force your body to metamorphose into a true 'Thunder God's Physique'."
"You are a Logia user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. No one in this world is more suited to endure the baptism of lightning than you."
Enel was stunned for a few seconds, then let out a low chuckle, which grew into loud, raucous laughter filled with long-lost fanaticism and ambition. "Hahaha... I see! Since my body isn't strong enough, I'll use lightning—to forge it myself!!!"
He stood up abruptly, spreading his fingers. Violent high-voltage currents exploded from his body, instantly covering him!
"BZZZZZZZZT—!!!"
Blue-white electric serpents roared and surged, dancing around him like ten thousand thunderbolts!
Suppressing his elementalization, his body convulsed violently. His skin reddened under the searing current, veins popping, but he showed no fear. Instead, he took a step forward toward the center of the training ground, his steps firm as iron.
"I will become stronger... not just relying on the fruit, but starting from my 'core'!"
He roared at the sky, his voice booming like thunder. "This world still has too many monsters waiting for me to defeat... No, waiting for me to rule!!!"
The current grew stronger, disturbing the air pressure over the training ground. Distant Marines watched in shock, as if witnessing the awakening of a god forged in lightning!
Zephyr nodded slightly, a rare look of satisfaction on his face.
Roy stood where he was, watching Enel temper his body with lightning, whispering softly, "Start from here...
"Your return as the 'Thunder God' has only just begun."
Meanwhile, on the Other Side of the Training Ground—
The clash of blades shook the earth!
Zoro and Kuina's duel had reached a fever pitch. The other end of the training ground had been completely destroyed by their Haki and sword energy, dust flying and cracks crisscrossing the ground.
At this moment, Kuina was no longer suppressing the power of her Mythical Zoan Vampire Fruit!
Her skin glowed with a pale, cold luster. Blood-red patterns spread along her neck and arms, fangs bared, bat wings spreading like the night sky. A cold, violent aura exploded from her body!
"Blood Moon: Swallow Reversal!!!"
With a flash, a blade of light like a crimson crescent moon slashed down, aiming straight for Zoro's throat!
"BRING IT ON!!!"
Zoro roared, crossing his three swords. He stomped, cracking the ground, his momentum like a tiger descending a mountain!
"Three-Sword Style: Ultimate Tiger Trap!!!"
"CLANG—!!!"
Metal clashed with a deafening boom! The shockwave swept outward, tearing the ground in the center of the training field apart, sending gravel raining down!
Zoro's gaze was burning, draped in Haki, his sword momentum sharp as a storm—killing intent honed between life and death on the deserted island!
"I WILL GET STRONGER... I MUST SURPASS HER!!!"
A look of appreciation and excitement flashed in Kuina's eyes, the corner of her mouth lifting. "NOT ENOUGH!!!"
"WOOSH—!!"
Her bat wings flapped violently. She vanished like a phantom, reappearing silently behind Zoro, her blade whistling low, locking onto his heart!
"Blood Moon: Shadow Fang!"
Zoro spun violently, crossing Shusui and Sandai Kitetsu, instantly coating them in Armament Haki!
"Two-Sword Style: Rhino Cycle!!!"
"BOOM—!!!"
Another earth-shattering collision sent both of them sliding back several meters!
But they didn't pause. The next instant, almost instinctively, they charged at each other again!
Blades flashed, sparks flew, and the air echoed with thunderous impacts!
After dozens of rounds of fierce combat—
In a single instant!
Kuina used the high-speed reaction of the Vampire Fruit to twist mid-air, her blade flashing, aiming straight for the Sandai Kitetsu in Zoro's hand!
"CLANG—!"
The Sandai Kitetsu was knocked flying, embedding itself in the ground at the far end of the training field!
Zoro was startled. He gently dropped Yubashiri from his mouth, leaving only Shusui in his hand. But there was no fear in his eyes; instead, they grew sharper!
He took a deep breath, gripping Shusui reverse-handed. His sword intent condensed like silent thunder. One step forward, and he froze, still as a mountain.
—Sheath returned, silence fell like falling leaves.
"One-Sword Style: Iai—"
"Lion's Song!!!"
"SHING—!!!"
The next second, a slash of light tore through the training ground like a meteor, cutting the air and seemingly slicing space itself!
Kuina remained calm as water, eyes glowing red, mythical power boiling over!
"Blood Moon: Hell Slash!!!"
Vampire power merged perfectly with sword energy. A massive crimson arc slash exploded in mid-air, colliding violently with the Lion's Song!
"BOOM—!!!"
The explosion shook the sky, the shockwave overturning half the training ground's wall, dust blotting out the sun!
Seconds later, the dust settled.
Zoro knelt on the ground, the left shoulder of his clothes torn, breathing raggedly, Shusui deeply embedded in the ground supporting him.
Opposite him, Kuina's breathing was slightly disordered, but her expression remained calm, standing straight as a pine.
In this battle, she had won again.
She walked over slowly, standing in front of Zoro, extending a hand. Her tone was gentle but firm. "2,324 wins, 0 losses."
Zoro was silent for a moment, staring at her hand. Suddenly, he grinned, wild and unyielding. "Next time... I'll definitely win!!!"
He took her hand and was pulled up, standing straight as a sword.
Kuina looked at Zoro and suddenly whispered, "If I didn't rely on the fruit's power..."
But before she could finish, Zoro interrupted calmly, his eyes burning. "That is your power too!"
"A fruit isn't something that makes you strong just by eating it. It needs you to develop it, temper it, control it."
"You are using a 'sword' right now, not just the fruit!"
"Making the fruit's ability a part of your swordsmanship is your true strength!"
Kuina was slightly stunned, staring at him as he spoke. A complex emotion welled up in her eyes.
Finally, she smiled lightly and nodded.
"...Thank you, Zoro."
At this moment, the dark clouds dispersed, and sunlight pierced through, bathing them in gold.
The silhouettes of the young man and woman stood side by side in the field, bathed in the light—
Like two "Supreme Blades" about to awaken.
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