112: Chapter 112 A Leisurely DayThe deep voice announced, "Dark Realm!" and endless darkness surged in from all directions, engulfing Luffy and Enel in the blink of an eye.This mysterious and profound black realm was created by Luffy, imitating Orthophile's Dark Realm.
Within this domain, Luffy reigns supreme, like a king who rules over everything.His strength has increased dramatically compared to before, and the power of his dark element has been unleashed to its fullest potential.Even more astonishingly, with a mere thought, Luffy can instantly appear in any corner of the domain, like a ghost, making him impossible for enemies to defend against.
Enraged by Luffy's shameless fighting style, Enel was completely enraged.Several dazzling bolts of lightning crackled around him, intertwining to form an impenetrable protective net.Enel, his face covered in bruises and wounds, glared at the constantly flashing Luffy and roared furiously, "You bastard, can't you have any backbone?All you do is scurry around like a rat!If you're so tough, fight me head-on!What's the point of this?"
However, Luffy remained unmoved by Enel's provocations.Why confront him head-on when he could develop his strength stealthily?Luffy continued to utilize the properties of his domain, nimbly moving through the darkness and launching surprise attacks time and again.Each strike left Enel struggling to cope and utterly bewildered.
"Two Hundred Million Volts Thor!" Countless bolts of electricity surged into Enel's body like a raging river.However, these powerful currents were mercilessly suppressed by the Dark Domain.Originally, Enel could use this power to become enormous, but at this moment, he could only barely increase his height by a tiny fraction.
Nevertheless, Enel paid no heed to these details.He was completely focused on gathering his ultimate attack—Lightning Strike—intending to destroy this disgusting, worthless domain before him with this earth-shattering blow.He clenched his fists tightly, and dazzling bolts of lightning continuously gathered in his hands, forming a huge and terrifying ball of lightning.
Just then, Luffy unleashed a Dark Blade, the jet-black blade easily slicing through the giant lightning ball and slashing down at Enel.Enel had no time to transform into his elemental form before the Dark Blade's sharp edge cleaved his chest.Blood slowly flowed from the wound, staining his clothes crimson.His eyes widened, staring in disbelief at what was happening before him.
Just as Luffy took a step, the dark element receded from his body like a tide, leaving him seemingly subjected to inhuman torture, as if he had been repeatedly assaulted by eighteen burly men.He lay limp and powerless on the ground, panting heavily, as if life had already slipped away from him.This Dark Night form was indeed incredibly powerful, allowing him to move freely in the darkness, but it also brought enormous physical exhaustion.Enel had originally planned to launch a sneak attack while Luffy was weakened, but fate always likes to play tricks on people.He was once again bound by the obedience charm on Luffy's body and could only helplessly carry Luffy back outside.Enel was filled with endless frustration.He never imagined he would be in such a sorry state.Looking annoyed, Enel tossed Luffy onto his designated seat, then, still sulking, went to Chopper to have him bandaged up.Luckily, Luffy knew his limits; the Dark Blade had only grazed his skin and hadn't damaged any organs.Luffy comfortably basked in the sun, while the array attached to him by the system slowly activated, absorbing the elemental energy floating in the air.Although it wasn't as effective as in the Elise Kingdom, it was better than nothing.Brook, carrying a large glass of juice, arrived shortly after joining the crew and wanted to do something to better integrate into the group.
"Mr.Luffy, you must be exhausted from your training!Come and have a glass of juice and take a break~" Brook said with a smile, reaching out his hand to hand the juice to Luffy.
However, at that moment, something unexpected happened—Brook accidentally tripped over his own foot, causing him to fall forward violently.The glass of juice he was holding, along with the glass itself, flew out of his hand and headed straight for Luffy.
Seeing the danger, Luffy quickly reached out to catch it.But everything happened too fast; before he could react, he was drenched from head to toe in a full glass of juice, as if he'd taken a juice bath.He managed to stand up from the wet ground, but before he could even dry himself off, the empty glass, as if guided by fate, smashed down on his head with perfect accuracy.The blow stunned Luffy; he swayed a few times before finally losing his balance and plunging headfirst into the sea.
"Mr.Luffy!Mr.Luffy!Someone help!Mr.Luffy has fallen into the sea!" In his panic, Brook completely forgot that Luffy wasn't afraid of seawater and just kept shouting, hoping to attract someone's attention.He called out again and again, his voice filled with anxiety and worry.
It wasn't until Luffy, soaking wet, climbed ashore and looked at him helplessly that Brook suddenly realized what had happened.He slapped his head, embarrassed, and then awkwardly smiled, saying he needed to see if anyone else needed help before hurriedly running off.
Enel, who witnessed this dramatic scene, laughed so hard he almost fell over.Although the way he did it was unusual, seeing Luffy, who was usually so energetic, in such a sorry state was quite a pleasant thing to do!
As the sun sets, its afterglow spills across the sea, painting it a golden hue.(Brook)Sitting alone under the mast, he felt extremely depressed.Recalling the events of the entire day, he couldn't help but feel a sense of defeat.
In the morning, Brook had intended to train with Zoro, but due to his advanced age and declining health, sitting cross-legged for an extended period had left his old arms and legs numb.To make matters worse, when he needed to use the restroom, he found himself unable to get up and had to be carried to relieve himself.
Next, Brook ran to find Franky and Usopp, who were working together on the new armor.Brook wanted to help fetch some materials, but he grabbed the wrong ones, causing an energy imbalance and the armor to explode.If Usopp hadn't desperately stopped him, an enraged Franky probably would have torn Brook apart and cooked him into soup on the spot.
Finally, Brook kindly gave Enel some apples, but for some reason Enel suddenly had an upset stomach and hasn't come out yet.It's said that Luffy threw him some blankets and told him to stay in the toilet that night (actually, Chopper accidentally spilled laxatives on it, and Brook took them before Chopper could clean them up).
Brooke sighed silently, inwardly regretting, "Alas, I've done more harm than good today, only making things worse for everyone!" He stood quietly in place, gazing at the setting sun, a hint of confusion and self-doubt in his eyes.
Could it be that joining the Straw Hat Pirates was truly a mistake?These past few days, he'd been trying so hard to fit in with this big family, but he always seemed to fall short.Just as Brook was lost in thought, Luffy appeared beside him.Luffy patted Brook on the shoulder and said with a smile, "Hey, Brook, don't overthink it!We didn't get you to join because you were trying to please us.Anyone who becomes a member of the Straw Hat Pirates is our good partner and good friend!So, you don't need to worry about any of this!"
Hearing Luffy's words, Brook felt a surge of warmth in his heart.He looked up at Luffy with gratitude, his eyes glistening with tears.Yes, why should he be so fixated on whether he could perfectly fit in?What truly mattered was the adventure and growth he would experience together with these like-minded people!
So Brook rallied.He gently picked up his violin, and to the melodious strains, he poured his emotions into the notes, playing them in the tranquil twilight.The other members were also drawn to the beautiful music, gathering around Brook and immersing themselves in the warm atmosphere.
As the last note faded, night quietly fell.But at this moment, everyone's heart was filled with warmth and joy.This day, though it had its ups and downs and moments of confusion, ultimately came to a close in a harmonious and beautiful atmosphere.