"Target is approaching," a voice announced.
"According to system data, the opponent is the latest user of the Goro Goro no Mi."
"Name: Enel, 17 years old, serving as the Grand Admiral of the Xuanwu Navy."
"Energy radar analysis indicates Enel has already achieved SS-class combat power."
"The Goro Goro no Mi's abilities have been activated. Recommend deploying defensive energy shields."
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"Deploy!"
Inside a warship, a man adorned in silver with gold trim, seated at the command console, listened to his subordinates' data analysis. He then calmly addressed Enel, who was charging forward, transformed into lightning.
Sains, the supreme commander of a hundred warships and the highest-ranking official responsible for eradicating the Xuanwu Navy, had received his orders.
Sains had been monitoring the changes in the Pirate World.
As 'Space Thieves,' also known as 'Void Raiders,' they thrived on colonization, resource plunder, and the breeding of subservient beings.
The Pirate World, on the verge of slipping from their control, was one such world they had been cultivating.
A thousand years had passed since they discovered the Pirate World.
It took them nearly a hundred more years to gain control, establish their influence, and grant power, thus dominating the world for over eight hundred years and secretly plundering vast resources.
Now, with the Xuanwu Navy, under Benedict's leadership, rebelling and encroaching upon their interests, they could not allow the Xuanwu Navy to continue its development.
"Defensive energy shields deployment complete."
Rrrrip!
As the defensive energy shields were activated on each warship, the long-gathering thunderclouds in the void, under Enel's command, erupted.
Countless lightning dragons descended, their jaws agape and claws extended, launching a fierce assault on the warships.
"Encountering energy attack from natural lightning. Based on energy analysis, the defensive energy shields can withstand it with ease. Proceeding with descent, sir. Do you wish to continue?"
A subordinate, observing his monitor, promptly stood up and reported loudly.
"The Goro Goro no Mi, the ability to control lightning."
"Perfect, our energy demands have been a bit tight lately. This Goro Goro no Mi ability will be useful."
"Capture him."
Sains took a sip of tea, watching Enel's lightning-flashing silhouette on the screen, and smiled.
"Yes, sir!" His subordinate understood the directive and acted accordingly.
Meanwhile.
Enel frowned as his attack was repelled by the lightning shields.
The attack he had just unleashed was by no means weak. The thunderclouds spanning dozens of miles were filled with terrifying electrical power.
Under his control, it was both violent and dangerous.
However, these lightning bolts were blocked by an energy shield.
"This energy defense shield is quite strong."
"In that case, let's try this."
Enel murmured, observing the scene.
The next moment, Enel transformed into lightning and departed.
Enel directly entered the thunderclouds.
Instantly, the thunderclouds became incredibly violent, their rumbling roars echoing continuously.
Enel himself appeared as if a thunder god had descended, his hands grasping lightning spears condensed from electricity.
"Raijin Spear!"
Targeting a warship, Enel hurled the lightning spear.
With a whistle, it seemed to traverse space, instantly appearing before a warship.
Chh-chh-chh!
The lightning spear collided with the energy defense shield, emitting powerful electric currents and blinding white light.
"Warning! Warning! Warning!"
"Warship 37 is under massive external energy attack. Defensive energy shields are about to be breached."
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"Warning! Warning! Warning!"
"Warship 37 is under massive external energy attack. Defensive energy shields are about to be breached."
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The raiders aboard Warship 37, hearing the system's incessant alarms, grew somewhat panicked.
The captain of the warship immediately exclaimed, "Activate emergency defense protocols! Reinforce defenses! We must block this damned attack."
In the cockpit, over a dozen crew members operated their consoles rapidly.
The captain entered his password authorization last.
However, at the very last moment of initiating the program, the Raijin Spear pierced through the defense and struck the warship.
Rrrrip!
The lightning spear pierced through the entire warship, severing various electrical circuits and wiring.
Warship 37 lost control and began to plummet towards the sea below.
Seeing this, Enel's face broke into a smile.
"Breaking through a single point to shatter the whole, isn't that success?"
"It's just over a hundred ships. Since you've come, you might as well stay."
As he spoke, Enel continued to condense Raijin Spears and hurled them one by one at the warships.
The destruction of Warship 37 and the continuously transmitted intelligence had alerted the other warships, prompting them to react immediately.
Three warships, while in motion, joined forces and activated their combined defenses.
Enel's constantly projected Raijin Spears, save for two unfortunate vessels, were all harmless against the rest.
"Target acquired!"
"Target locked!"
"Laser cannon, fire!"
Within the command centers of twenty warships, identical voices rang out.
Furthermore, their radars had locked onto Enel through his energy signature.
Simultaneously, the muzzles of nearly a hundred laser cannons from twenty warships were aimed at Enel and opened fire.
Powerful beams traversed thousands of meters in mere moments.
Boom!
A deafening roar echoed throughout the sky.
The thunderclouds, which had been thrashing about with bolts of lightning and rumbling thunder, now seemed to undergo an internal explosion. Blinding white light erupted, and a colossal mushroom cloud soared towards the heavens. After the release of a massive energy storm, a hole tens of miles in diameter instantly spread outwards.
From afar, Enel's minuscule figure could be seen.
"Energy detection indicates Enel still possesses powerful energy fluctuations. Data analysis suggests the recent bombardment did not inflict fatal damage."
"Recommend deploying more laser cannons for counter-attack."
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The system's voice sounded as twenty newly joined warships converged energy in their laser cannon muzzles, once again aiming at Enel.
Enel, his phone pulsing on his body, felt a lingering sense of dread.
If he hadn't reacted quickly enough to the sudden attack, he would have been blown to pieces.
Now, seeing the warships approaching again, his expression turned displeased.
"Do they really think I'm a pushover?"
"Grave of Thunder!"
He unleashed lightning once more, using the discharge to facilitate his rapid movement.
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"Target is moving rapidly. Cease fire, shift to charged readiness."
"Target is rapidly approaching. Activate shadow capture system to lock onto target."
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