"Ding! Congratulations, Host. Prestige points +99,999!"
"Ding! Congratulations, Host. Prestige points +99,999!"
"Ding! Congratulations, Host. Prestige points +99,999!"
...
Lin Xuan and Master Roshi were still rushing toward the battlefield when they heard the system's notifications incessantly ringing in their minds.
As Uchiha Madara and the others clashed with Enel, the commotion grew increasingly intense, thoroughly shocking the residents of Skypiea.
Especially when Hashirama Senju suddenly unleashed his Conqueror's Haki, sweeping across the entire island in an instant. The terrified residents panicked, allowing Lin Xuan to witness his prestige points skyrocketing!
Along the way, they saw countless terrified Skypiea residents fleeing in all directions.
"Oh my god, someone is actually fighting against God!"
"It's too terrifying! Run, quick! Don't get caught up in this!"
"Waaah, I don't want to die, I don't want to die!"
"Xiao Feng, wake up! Wake up! Someone, please save my child!"
Amid the chaos, Lin Xuan noticed many unconscious people—likely victims of Hashirama's uncontrolled Conqueror's Haki, just like Conis.
Those still standing weren't necessarily stronger; they were simply luckier.
Because Hashirama couldn't fully control his Conqueror's Haki yet, its effects weakened over a large area, sparing some from fainting.
Seeing so many people unconscious, Lin Xuan cursed inwardly: Who the hell is messing around? Who told you to knock these people out? How are they supposed to contribute prestige points if they're unconscious?!
But what was done was done. No matter how frustrated he was, there was nothing he could do now except hope they'd wake up soon or, at the very least, contribute more prestige points after the event concluded!
When Lin Xuan and Roshi finally neared the battlefield, they heard Enel's furious roar echoing through the air.
"Die!"
"30 Million Volts: Raiju (Thunder Beast)!"
The moment the words fell, a blinding flash of lightning erupted ahead, forcing them to squint.
Both of them instinctively halted, and then—
BOOM!
The earth trembled as the explosion sent shockwaves rippling through the air, kicking up violent winds.
Even several kilometers away, the sheer force of the blast was overwhelming.
Lin Xuan, who had been keeping his Sharingan active, clearly saw a massive wooden hand swatting away a gigantic thunderbird in the explosion's epicenter.
The blast had been caused by that collision.
"So this is the power of the strong in this world?" Master Roshi muttered, his brow furrowed as he stared ahead.
Lin Xuan noticed his expression and asked, "What's wrong? Is there a problem?"
Roshi shrugged. "Nothing much. It's just that the guy using lightning attacks—while flashy and explosive—is wasting too much energy. It's all show, no substance."
Clearly, this reflected Roshi's philosophy: skill mattered more than raw power. Having strength but not knowing how to use it efficiently was meaningless.
Lin Xuan didn't argue.
In his view, Roshi's mindset stemmed from the limitations of being an ordinary Earthling. Since the total amount of ki a human could contain was finite, surpassing monstrously powerful beings through sheer force was nearly impossible. Skill was the only way to bridge the gap.
But for Lin Xuan, power bottlenecks weren't an issue. Whether through training or purchasing enhancement items with prestige points, he could overcome them.
So in his eyes, both power and skill were indispensable!
As the explosion's aftermath settled, Lin Xuan and Roshi pressed forward.
Before long, they finally reached the battlefield's periphery.
There, they saw Enel and Hashirama Senju locked in a standoff, surrounded by flaming debris of shattered wood.
Clearly, Hashirama had used Wood Release to block Enel's attack.
...
Enel's eyes were locked onto Hashirama, not even sparing a glance at Lin Xuan and Roshi as they arrived.
His gaze was icy as he growled, "It seems I've underestimated you."
Hashirama shook his head. "No, you've underestimated not just me—but the entire world. There are countless people far stronger than you out there."
"Shut up!" Enel roared, refusing to believe a word.
To him, Hashirama was just gloating after blocking a single casual attack. Who does this guy think he is?!
It was time to show his true power.
With a furious yell, Enel launched another assault!
He began pounding the drums on his shoulders simultaneously, unleashing a torrent of lightning that rapidly coalesced into a massive thunder dragon, lunging straight at Hashirama!
"60 Million Volts: Raikō (Thunder Dragon)!"
Facing this, Hashirama remained unfazed. He swiftly formed hand signs, channeling chakra into the trees beneath his feet.
"Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique!"
The trees surged with life, twisting and growing into an enormous wooden dragon that soared into the sky, colliding head-on with the thunder dragon!
For a moment, the heavens were filled with the spectacle of two colossal dragons locked in battle.
BOOOOOOM!
The moment the two dragons clashed, another deafening explosion rocked Skypiea.
The fleeing residents, desperately putting distance between themselves and the battlefield, trembled at the sounds behind them.
Yet amidst their fear, a sliver of hope emerged.
They prayed that the strangers fighting Enel could defeat him—that this land, long shrouded in tyranny, might finally see the light of dawn again.
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