Chapter 259: Just the Golden Lion? I Could Take Him Too!

Chapter 259: Just the Golden Lion? I Could Take Him Too!

While Vivi was busy teasing Enel, he was so caught up in her words that he completely forgot to use his Observation Haki to sense his surroundings.

Because of this, Shiki had already arrived unnoticed.

"Yahahaha!"

"So you're the brat who ate the Rumble-Rumble Fruit?"

Shiki floated down and landed on the ship's deck.

His blade-for-legs clanked against the wooden planks as he walked, the sharp sound echoing.

His gaze locked onto Enel, and he asked directly.

"The Golden Lion?!"

Upon recognizing the newcomer, the crew couldn't help but exclaim in shock.

A legendary figure like Shiki the Golden Lion appearing before them couldn't possibly mean anything good.

And with Uchiha Yi absent, they now had to face a pirate of frightening power on their own. The pressure was immense.

Only Enel, the fool, remained unfazed.

His knowledge of the Golden Lion was limited—he had only seen Shiki fight Kaido briefly and had merely heard others talk about how strong he was.

Everyone kept saying that the Golden Lion was a terrifying powerhouse.

But to Enel?

He didn't feel it.

So even when standing before a legendary figure, Enel didn't show a hint of fear.

Instead, he arrogantly tilted his chin up, looking at Shiki through his nose.

Sure, Vivi had just filled his head with stories about how terrifying Blue Sea warriors were, leaving him half-doubting himself.

But now, looking at Shiki, he couldn't help but think—

"That's it?"

"I don't think I'd lose to this old man."

So what was there to be afraid of?

"Heh, nice look in your eyes!"

"As expected of a Rumble-Rumble Fruit user!"

"So, Enel, how about joining my Flying Pirates?"

"Become the strongest man in the world!"

It was rare for someone to meet him without showing fear.

Shiki approved of Enel's attitude and nodded in satisfaction.

That was how a strong person should behave!

No need for unnecessary words—he got straight to the point with an invitation.

And he wasn't worried about rejection.

After all, as an old pirate, he always got what he wanted.

If words didn't work, he'd simply take what he wanted.

This was just the polite way to start.

"The strongest in the world?"

"Big words, old man."

"Tell me then—can you beat our captain, Uchiha Yi?"

Enel wasn't an idiot.

He wasn't about to be recruited by some stranger in just a few words.

Besides, he was bound by a devil contract—betraying Uchiha Yi was simply impossible.

"Hmph!"

"Brat, are you questioning my strength?"

"If I were twenty years younger..."

"A little punk like Uchiha Yi wouldn't even be worth my attention!"

Shiki snorted coldly.

He was a man of status—he wouldn't lower himself to lie to a rookie.

But his pride wouldn't let him admit that he couldn't beat Uchiha Yi now.

So he simply worded it differently.

"Oh, so you can't beat him."

"Well, that's boring."

"I refuse."

Enel wore a disappointed expression before flatly rejecting the offer.

At that moment, Shiki knew words wouldn't work.

"Yahahaha!"

"In that case—let's settle this like pirates!"

Shiki immediately unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, pouring it all onto Enel.

The pressure was immense—it felt as if a mountain had been dropped onto Enel's chest!

For years, Shiki hadn't used his Haki often.

His body was already in bad condition—using Haki risked aggravating his old wounds.

But Enel was a Logia-type user.

If he didn't use Haki, he wouldn't even be able to touch the kid.

Shiki didn't like using Seastone weapons against weaklings.

So, at this point, it was all or nothing.

Either he claimed Enel's power—

Or he walked away empty-handed.

"Damn it!"

"Don't underestimate me!"

"I am the great God Enel!"

The sheer spiritual pressure of Shiki's Haki nearly crushed him.

It felt like an uncontrollable force trying to force him onto his knees!

How could he stand that?!

Fueled by rage and determination, Enel's face turned red, refusing to submit.

It only took a few seconds before his body fully adapted.

The overwhelming weight disappeared.

Only a faint tightness in his chest remained.

"Now it's my turn, Golden Lion Shiki!"

"Thunderclap!"

With a furious snarl, Enel launched a lightning bolt straight at Shiki—

Its voltage?

Tens of millions of volts!

"Wave Slash!"

Without hesitation, Shiki swung one of his sword-legs, unleashing a gigantic sword aura that instantly cut through the lightning attack!

"Again!"

"Enel, take the fight somewhere else!"

Noticing that Enel was preparing a bigger attack, Nami quickly shouted.

If he unleashed his full power here—

Their entire ship would be destroyed!

"Got it!"

"Old man! If you've got the guts, follow me!"

Upon hearing this, Enel didn't argue.

He transformed into a bolt of lightning and shot toward a floating island he sensed with his Observation Haki.

At the moment, that island was the only suitable battlefield nearby.

Even though it was Shiki's territory, Enel didn't hesitate.

"Yahahaha!"

"What a gutsy brat!"

Shiki chuckled loudly, making no attempt to stop him.

Fighting on home turf gave him the advantage.

A rookie like Enel?

Piece of cake.

Without hesitation, he took off in pursuit.

—

"Whew!"

"Finally, he's gone!"

"No wonder he's a legendary pirate!"

"His mere presence alone made it hard to breathe and left our bodies trembling!"

Nami exhaled deeply, still feeling the lingering pressure.

Then, she glanced at Vivi and Robin.

"Vivi, Robin, tell me… Am I useless?"

She gave a helpless smile.

"Nami, you make it sound like I was doing any better!"

Vivi rolled her eyes.

"Nami, don't think about it too much."

Robin spoke gently.

"Everyone has their own purpose."

"You just haven't found yours yet."

She had experienced far more than them, so she wasn't too shaken by what had happened.

Even if she didn't fully understand why Uchiha Yi had kept them aboard, she figured there had to be a reason.

"Robin, then tell me—what is our purpose?"

"Cooking? Cleaning? Laundry? Housekeeping? Medicine? Navigation? Lookout? Steering?"

"All of that can be done by the captain's summoned tools."

"Honestly, I can't think of a single reason for us to be here…"

"Other than, well… keeping the bed warm."

Vivi suddenly dropped a bombshell, her tone utterly serious.

"..."

Both Robin and Nami immediately blushed.

There was so much they wanted to say—

But where would they even start?!

Vivi! You're a princess! Why are you talking like this?!

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