Chapter 37 : Worry for Luffy

Suddenly, an unexpected scene unfolded before everyone's eyes.

Everyone who witnessed it couldn't help but be stunned!

["A massive thunderbolt descended, engulfing the fleeing Blue Sea's people!"]

["In an instant, they were completely obliterated!"]

["The thunderous roar and the ensuing chaos caught everyone's attention...]

[Upon seeing this, the group of raiders seemed to glimpse something immensely frightening and fled without hesitation.]

[Shortly after the thunderstorm dissipated, the Blue Sea's individuals had vanished without a trace...]

["Nearly half of the island lay in ruins, with countless fragments scattered everywhere, leaving everyone in awe...]

["The destructive force was akin to being bombarded by countless battleship shells!"]

["Luffy, Zoro and his companions, concealed in the shadows, were equally shocked."]

["This power is nothing short of terrifying!"]

["At that moment, the three inhabitants of the Sky island who had pursued the Blue Sea's people turned grave and reverent."]

["Lord Enel has acted; on this Sky island, none can escape God's judgment!"]

[Hearing this, Luffy, concealed in the shadows, was dumbfounded...]

["God's judgment?"]

["What kind of god is that!?"]

...

Meanwhile, at the Marine Headquarters!

Sengoku, Garp, Akainu, Kizaru, and other Marines widened their eyes in astonishment.

The same went for the group behind them, including Crocodile...

There was no need to guess; the shocking scene in the picture was the work of Enel, the Thunder Fruit user of the Sky island!

This was utter devastation...

He had instantly vaporized all the people and reduced half of the island to rubble!

Everyone was awed; it was truly one of the most formidable abilities among the Logia Devil Fruits!

Astonishing!

The destructive power was terrifying...

Was this the legendary god of the sky island?

The God that controlled thunder...

"This was just a casual attack. No one knows how terrifying Enel, the god of the Sky island, can be when he goes all out!"]

Smoking a cigar, Crocodile was composed on the outside but anxious within.

Kuma, The tyrant nodded in agreement.

["This individual's strength, if he appears in the Grand Line, will likely instill fear in many!"]

["At least, from what we've seen, his strength surpasses that of most in the Seven Warlords of the Sea..."]

The Pirate Empress, Boa Hancock, Doflamingo, and others wore somber expressions.

As the footage played on, they began to realize that Enel's strength was even more terrifying than they had imagined!

Before, they might have considered themselves slightly superior to Enel.

Now, having witnessed the destruction, their confidence wavered.

At the very least, none of them could replicate such horrifying destruction with a single blow, reducing half of an island to rubble...

Garp and Sengoku stood forward, their expressions gravely concerned.

To be honest, among the dozen or so present, they were the most concerned about Luffy's safety.

After all, one was Luffy's grandfather, and the other was Garp's old comrade, an elder to Luffy.

Despite Luffy becoming a pirate, Sengoku still regarded him as a junior...

Thus, upon seeing Enel's strength, both couldn't help but worry about Luffy's well-being.

Though Luffy now possessed the power to defeat Moria, facing such a formidable adversary, how could he hope to emerge victorious?

...

Whitebeard Pirates!

"Luffy..."

Ace leaned against the ship's railing, eyes fixed on the sky, his face etched with concern.

Truthfully, Enel had yet to make a direct appearance on the live broadcast.

But with just two casual attacks, he had already displayed unimaginable power!

Even today, Ace hesitated to guarantee a victory if he were to face this so-called god of the Sky island...

And the Luffy in the image was still in his formative years.

Could he and his few crewmates truly overcome such a powerful foe?

Not just Ace, even Whitebeard, who sat nearby, watched the footage of Enel effortlessly shattering half the island, his expression turning solemn.

Such devastating power from a mere casual strike was unprecedented, even in the Grand Line.

Compared to their battle with Moria, this man was on a completely different level...

Although they weren't overly concerned for themselves, it was a different story for Luffy.

If before, they had confidence in Ace's choice of Luffy as the future Pirate King, now they found themselves filled with uncertainty.

Luffy... Would likely lose.

Because they couldn't fathom how Luffy could emerge victorious against such an overwhelming adversary.

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