Sword flashes filled the air as Roran's azure flames threatened to engulf Kuina. Ryuya and Zero simultaneously called out, "Stop! That's eno

Sword flashes filled the air as Roran's azure flames threatened to engulf Kuina.

Ryuya and Zero simultaneously called out, "Stop! That's enough."

Roran and Kuina immediately ceased their attack, both agreeing that a demonstration of skill was sufficient.

Roran retracted her abilities, and Kuina sheathed Otome. A strange sense of camaraderie developed between them after their duel.

Kuina returned to the Noah's Ark, standing slightly behind and to the side of Ryuya, maintaining a formal posture.

Ryuya, using his illusion powers, orchestrated a seemingly fierce clash between Zero and White Dove. Unbeknownst to the others, both figures were illusions.

Ryuya's real body was below deck. Transforming into Zero, he first visited the treasury, transferring all the gold into his system. The treasury was instantly emptied.

Then, still as Zero, he went to the brig where he found Enel lying defeated, covered in dust, his arms and ankles bound with Seastone, completely suppressing his powers.

Because of the identity shift, Enel didn't recognize Ryuya.

Enel, noticing someone in the brig, looked up. Seeing the cloaked figure, he paused, then weakly said, "Who are you? You're not that guy's crew!"

Enel was correct, but Ryuya remained silent, exuding an immense pressure, a mix of spiritual and physical might, like the most powerful Conqueror's Haki, weighing heavily on Enel's heart, causing him to tremble.

Outside, White Dove and Zero continued their staged battle, a grand display of power that belied its lack of true effort. The women, unaware of the ruse, were worried. Ain reported to Sengoku.

"Admiral Sengoku! We're in the Gudra region, engaged with the Dawn Bird leader! Admiral White Dove is fighting him, and the battle is at a stalemate! Please send reinforcements!"

Ain wasn't truly concerned about reinforcements; she wanted Sengoku to know of Ryuya's accomplishments to boost his reputation and lay the foundation for his future empire.

Sengoku, upon hearing the news, was greatly concerned and immediately contacted Kizaru, ordering him to the Grand Line.

Powerful battles between evenly matched opponents could last for days, as seen in the prolonged fight between Aokiji and Akainu.

Sengoku chose Kizaru for his speed. Kizaru inwardly groaned; he was constantly called upon for support.

Ryuya, in the brig, heard Ain's report. He didn't intervene, addressing Enel, "Join us. Kizaru might arrive soon; you'll have no chance then."

Enel, aware of the intense battle outside, sensed that this figure was an enemy of White Dove.

"I am a god… impossible!!!"

Ryuya continued, "Admiral Kizaru will arrive soon.

While not as strong as White Dove, he's formidable, a Pika Pika no Mi user, more powerful than your Goro Goro no Mi in terms of speed and penetration.

If you don't choose wisely, your reign as god will end."

Ryuya calmly watched Enel. Enel, having lived on Skypiea, was unaware of the Grand Line's ruthlessness.

But the thought of White Dove's overwhelming power shook him.

Enel fell into deep thought. The battle outside subsided.

"What are your goals?" Enel asked.

Ryuya replied softly, "World peace. And I know your desires."

"Yeyehehe, you know my desires?! Do you think you're a god?"

Ryuya said calmly, "I need your power.

After achieving world peace, you can build the Ark Maxim and travel to the At Ryuya's words, Enel was taken aback.

Without hesitation, he agreed.

"If you say so, refusing would be suicide!" Enel paused.

"I'll help you achieve your goals.

Your presence here proves your strength is comparable to those above."

Ryuya smiled, drawing Ryūjin Jakka.

He severed the prison shackles, then, using his magic, levitated Enel.

The Seastone still bound Enel, preventing him from using his powers, confirming that the levitation was due to Ryuya's ability.

Enel's eyes widened.

Ryuya, with Enel levitating behind him, silently left the warship.

After transferring Enel to the ship, Ryuya shifted his consciousness into Zero.

Ryūjin Jakka appeared in his hand, its flames licking the air.

"All Things in the Universe, Turn to Ashes—Ryūjin Jakka!"

Zero's deep voice echoed as a colossal inferno engulfed the ship, sending hundreds of thousands of tons of seawater soaring into the sky.

White Dove, simultaneously, unleashed his awakened Bijo Bijo no Mi Susanoo, a colossal figure wreathed in peak Armament Haki, launching a furious attack on Zero.

The crew watched in horror, anticipating the devastating clash.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The inferno swept across the sea, creating massive clouds of steam.

White Dove's Susanoo countered with equal force, creating a massive crater in the ocean, a bottomless abyss.

Enel, newly arrived on the Noah's Ark, was astonished by the sheer power on display.

He realized that Ryuya hadn't used his full strength against him; the colossal Susanoo was far more terrifying than his Raijin form.

"Is this your true strength?" Enel asked.

"Perhaps," Ryuya replied, choosing to maintain an air of mystery to better control Enel.

The sea churned, the sky seemingly torn asunder, resembling the end of the world.

Yet, both figures returned to their respective ships as if by agreement.

"You've grown stronger," Zero said.

"So have you," White Dove replied.

Their ships parted ways.

White Dove told Ain, "Report to Sengoku.

No need for reinforcements; the battle is over."

"Yes, Admiral," Ain replied formally.

As the ships distanced themselves, about half an hour later, they disappeared from each other's sight.

Suddenly, Stella reported, "Master, the treasury is empty! And Enel is gone!"

Ryuya feigned shock. "Impossible! How?!"

They rushed to the brig, finding the Seastone prison flawlessly cut open.

This was astonishing, considering the ship's construction and the strength of Seastone.

Everyone was shocked. They hadn't anticipated someone rescuing Enel during the battle.

Ryuya's shock, however, was an act.

After reporting to Sengoku, Ryuya shifted his consciousness back to Zero, the two illusions merging before Enel's astonished gaze.

Enel was astounded by this seemingly limitless power.

With his true form present, Ryuya's aura intensified.

Holding Ryūjin Jakka, he pointed it at Enel.

"I'll give you another chance. We knew of your existence from the start.

Will you join the Dawn Bird organization?"

Enel didn't hesitate. "Yes."

"Once you join, you cannot betray us. You'll remain a member until world peace. Can you do that?"

"Yes! I'm going to the Fairy Vearth!"

Enel's desire for the Fairy Vearth was immense.

Unknown to him, Ryuya possessed the Ark Maxim in his system, but it was his reward; he wouldn't simply hand it over.

Ryuya severed Enel's Seastone restraints with Ryūjin Jakka.

Ryuya planned to visit Water 7; Ace's ship should be complete. He would send Enel to them to decide his fate.

Using his magic, Ryuya levitated the Noah's Ark, setting a course for Water 7.

Enel's eyes lit up. With this leader's power, he might reach the Fairy Vearth., the place you yearn for.

I'll help you build it."

Enel was stunned.

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