As Aokiji continued to explain the functions and differences of the three types of Haki to Senju Hashirama and Gan Fall, the battle between Uchiha Madara and Enel raged on uninterrupted. Unbeknownst to them, their battlefield had gradually shifted two to three kilometers away from Hashirama and the others.
During the fight, aside from the initial phase where Enel, unfamiliar with Armament Haki and Madara's abilities, suffered a few heavy blows, he quickly adjusted his stance. After all, his Mantra (Observation Haki) was exceptionally powerful, and coupled with his lightning-fast speed, as long as he avoided close-quarters combat with Madara, he could stay relatively unscathed.
After a fierce exchange, the two temporarily halted, standing off against each other.
Madara offered his assessment of Enel: "Your strength is... passable." Coming from Madara, this was already high praise.
But to Enel's ears, it sounded like an unbearable insult!
He had always believed himself to be a god, looking down upon all mortals from on high. To be evaluated as merely "passable" was something he couldn't tolerate.
Thus, the furious Enel unleashed his full power!
"Thirty Million Volts: Thunderbird!" Enel roared, striking the drum on his right shoulder with his golden staff.
Crackle—
A terrifying burst of electricity erupted from the drum, rapidly forming a massive, radiant, lightning-wreathed bird resembling a phoenix!
Screech!
The Thunderbird let out a piercing cry, shooting through the air like a silver streak, arriving before Uchiha Madara in the blink of an eye.
The sheer force of the Thunderbird was so overwhelming that even Hashirama, Aokiji, and Gan Fall, three kilometers away, felt its impact. They all turned their gazes toward the source.
Gan Fall, well aware of the destructive power of this attack, couldn't help but worry for Madara.
Yet, even if he wanted to warn Madara, it was already too late—Enel's speed was simply too fast!
By the time the thought crossed his mind, Madara had already been engulfed by the Thunderbird!
In contrast, Hashirama merely glanced in that direction before eagerly urging Aokiji, "Come on, let's keep going!"
Aokiji couldn't help but suspect that Hashirama and Madara's friendship was purely superficial. "Aren't you worried about your comrade?" he asked.
Hashirama chuckled nonchalantly. "Why worry? He can't be killed!"
He can't be killed!
These words struck Aokiji like a thunderbolt.
He immediately wanted to ask: Why can't Uchiha Madara be killed?
But Hashirama gave him no chance, simply pressing, "Never mind them. Hurry up and show me your Conqueror's Haki!"
Reluctantly, Aokiji set aside his questions and unleashed his Conqueror's Haki!
Boom!
An overwhelming pressure erupted from Aokiji's body, like a colossal mountain crashing down from the sky with terrifying force!
Instantly, Gan Fall's vision darkened, and he nearly passed out on the spot. (For the most thrilling novels, visit Faloo!) Fortunately, having served as the god of Skypiea for many years before Enel's invasion, he had some resistance to such pressure. Still, he felt extremely uncomfortable.
And this was just the peripheral effect—Aokiji wasn't even targeting him. He couldn't fathom how much pressure Hashirama, who was at the center of it all, was enduring.
Gan Fall staggered backward, trying to distance himself from the epicenter of the pressure, while struggling to keep his eyes on Hashirama.
The next moment, his eyes widened in shock.
What did he see?
Hashirama stood with his arms crossed, completely unfazed, even looking around with mild curiosity.
What's going on?
Why isn't he affected at all?
Did Aokiji's Conqueror's Haki misfire, only hitting me and not him?
This was Gan Fall's first thought.
But he soon realized he was wrong.
Hashirama spoke up, "So this is Conqueror's Haki? It really is a formidable oppressive force!"
This statement confirmed that he was under the effect of Aokiji's Conqueror's Haki—yet he showed no reaction!
This defies all logic!
If Gan Fall was shocked, Aokiji was even more stunned.
But what truly astonished them was that after experiencing Conqueror's Haki, Hashirama fell into deep thought. Then, gradually, a similar oppressive aura began to emanate from his body!
Aokiji's eyes bulged. "This... he couldn't possibly be..."
Before he could finish, the dormant power within Hashirama erupted violently!
Rumble—
The overwhelming pressure surged forth like a volcanic eruption, sweeping across the entire island beneath their feet!
In an instant, Skypiea trembled, and shockwaves rippled in all directions!
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