Chapter 124: Enies Lobby Battlefield – Thunder Bird Unleashed & the Front Plaza Cleared
With the powerful assistance of the two giant warriors turning against their former masters, Luffy's group advanced like a hot knife through butter, quickly breaking through layer after layer of defenses until they finally reached the main island area of Enies Lobby. However, the massive commotion had already alerted the entire island—at this moment, they faced nearly the full mobilized defensive force.
"How many guards are even on this island?! We already took out so many enemies just now!" Nami stared at the dense tide of soldiers surging toward them from the distance, feeling her scalp tingle.
"Probably still over seven thousand," Sol replied. He merely closed his eyes slightly; his powerful Observation Haki instantly swept the entire area, giving him the precise count.
"Alright! Leave all these enemies to me!" Luffy not only showed no fear at the number—he burst into excited laughter. His rubber arm stretched dramatically; his whole body shot forward like a cannonball into the enemy ranks, instantly flipping over a huge group of soldiers.
"You can't hog all the spotlight!" Zoro and Sanji moved almost simultaneously—sword light and kicking strikes interweaved, carving open paths through the crowd. Usopp and Chopper followed close behind, each displaying their own unique skills.
"Franky Family brothers!" Pauly shouted to Zanbay the moment he saw the opportunity. "We split into two groups—we have to lower the drawbridges leading to the Tower of Justice! Otherwise we can't get through!"
"Got it!" Zanbay nodded heavily and immediately called to his men: "Brothers, follow me! We're heading to the left drawbridge control tower!"
"Galley-La shipwrights—with me to the right!" Pauly didn't hesitate either, leading his reliable crew in a charge toward the right-side passage.
The two groups became like twin blades—taking advantage of the Straw Hats drawing the main firepower, they raced toward their respective objectives, clearing the way for the final battle.
"You're just standing here watching instead of helping?" Granny Kokoro asked, holding her liquor bottle and glancing at Sol, who was leisurely spectating beside her.
Sol was currently holding Chimney's little pet Gonbe, examining it closely: "Chimney, is this thing a cat or a rabbit?" Hearing Granny's question, he answered casually: "Don't worry, Granny—this many people, they'll finish them off quickly."
"Cool big bro, Gonbe is a rabbit~ hehe!" Chimney grinned widely, showing a bright smile.
While the three were chatting idly, the battle ahead grew even fiercer. Luffy's group tore through the enemies like they weren't even there, crazily knocking down wave after wave. And the most eye-catching figures on the battlefield turned out to be Nami and Usopp!
Nami instantly transformed into her hybrid beast form and soared lightly into the air. With a flap of her wings, countless feathers shining with lightning rained down like a storm! Each thunder feather turned into high-voltage current the moment it touched an enemy—not only instantly dropping the target, but also chaining through the crowd with crackling electricity, felling soldiers in droves. The scene was spectacular.
On the other side, Usopp—wearing his Sniper King mask—held a massive slingshot called "Kuro," his latest invention. He kept pulling special ammunition from his pouch, drawing the bowstring to full power, and firing fiercely into the distant enemy lines.
"Ultimate Move – Shotgun Star!"
The ammunition flew a short distance before exploding in midair, scattering countless pellets! Even more terrifying: every single pellet had been specially enhanced by Usopp's abilities—each shot carried power comparable to a battleship cannon!
"What the hell?! There are only a few of them—how is their firepower stronger than ours?!" a Marine officer roared furiously from the rear. "Cannon teams! Fire back! Suppress their firepower!"
Yet in the short time it took him to give the order, hundreds more soldiers on his side collapsed amid thunderclaps and explosions. For the first time, Enies Lobby's defenders experienced what true overwhelming firepower from a smaller force felt like.
"Right-Angle Flash – Triangle Kill!"
A precise, razor-sharp equilateral triangle sword wave sliced through the air straight toward Nami in midair. Nami instantly sensed the danger. With a powerful flap of her wings, her right claw wrapped in dazzling lightning kicked out fiercely—
"Tempest Kick – Thunderclap Strike!"
A slashing attack transformed into a thunderous claw mark roared downward, colliding violently with T-Bone's sword wave. In midair it exploded into a dazzling burst of electricity and shockwaves! This was Nami's self-improved version of Tempest Kick after mastering it—not only did it gain ranged capability, but she had infused it with lightning's violent destructive power.
"Surrender, pirates! I will never allow you to trample this land of justice!" Captain T-Bone stepped out from the smoke, holding his wide-bladed greatsword, its tip pointed straight at Nami and the others. The moment he finished speaking, he charged forward like an arrow loosed from a bow!
Clang!
A crisp metallic ring echoed across the battlefield! Zoro appeared in front of T-Bone without anyone noticing—his Wado Ichimonji firmly blocked the heavy, powerful strike.
"I don't care about your grand speeches," Zoro said coldly. "We're just here to rescue our nakama."
"If I let vicious criminals like you rampage across Enies Lobby and leave unscathed, the world would never know peace again!" T-Bone retreated a few steps with the force, readjusting his stance.
"I don't like crooked sword styles. Take this—Right-Angle Flying Bird · Bone Bird!"
T-Bone roared; his greatsword carved a fierce right-angle trajectory through the air. A massive sword wave condensed into the shape of a flying bird's head shot straight toward Zoro's chest!
"Three Sword Style – Demon Rhino · Brave Claw!"
Zoro's eyes sharpened; all three swords hummed simultaneously. His aura surged violently like a raging bull charging forward! With a flash of blades, he not only instantly shattered the incoming right-angle sword wave, but with crushing momentum sliced T-Bone's greatsword to pieces! The remaining force slammed heavily into him, sending him flying.
"Sorry," Zoro sheathed his swords, looking at the unconscious T-Bone. "Maybe your justice really does matter… but our determination to save our nakama is just as real."
With that, he turned to face more incoming enemies in the distance, continuing to carve a path forward for his companions.
Nami overlooked the seemingly endless enemy army below. Her eyes narrowed; she immediately decided to unleash thunderous force. She spun elegantly in midair and transformed completely into a massive thunderbird—wings crackling with violent lightning—as she let out a piercing cry that split the clouds!
In an instant, the entire sky darkened. Thick thunderclouds gathered at visible speed; the layers churned with heart-palpitating electricity, crackling energy scorching the air.
"Sanji! Zoro! Get out of the way—now!" Nami shouted down to her companions.
Usopp, Chopper, and the others who heard the warning immediately retreated. But Zoro and Sanji were locked in combat with several tough opponents and couldn't break free right away. "Wait! I'm not done here yet!"
But Nami's technique was already prepared.
"Sixty Million Volts – Thunderclap!"
BOOM!!!
Like heavenly punishment descending! Countless thick lightning pillars tore through the sky, crashing down with apocalyptic power! The entire front plaza of Enies Lobby was instantly swallowed by blinding thunder light; deafening thunderclaps shook the heavens.
When the dazzling light and billowing smoke finally cleared, the once densely packed enemy army had collapsed entirely—every soldier smoking faintly. The battlefield was cleared in one strike.
"Nami… didn't I say wait a second?!" A charred figure struggled up from the pile of fallen enemies—it was Zoro. His originally green hair had turned into an afro; his whole body was pitch black except for the whites of his eyes—he had nearly been caught in the indiscriminate attack.
On the other side, Sanji was equally blackened but wore a blissful expression as he murmured: "This… this is Nami-san's loving lash…"
"You've been electrocuted stupid, you perverted cook!" Zoro—topped with his explosive afro—couldn't help snarking.
Nami gracefully landed back on the ground, returning to human form. Looking at her two pitiful companions, she couldn't help but giggle and clasp her hands together: "Sorry Next time I'll aim more carefully"
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