Perhaps because Enel didn't play around with something as trivial as divine punishment like he did against Luffy and the others in the original storyline, or perhaps because the pressure from Uchiha Madara's earlier display of Susanoo was too overwhelming, Enel had now transformed into his full Raijin state. His size was even larger than in the original storyline, towering dozens of meters tall, exuding an overwhelming sense of intimidation!
Because of this, the Shandia warriors who witnessed this terrifying Thunder God began to lose hope.
"Is... is this really something achievable by human power?" Wiper murmured, his face filled with despair. Just moments ago, he had been brimming with fighting spirit, even resolved to stake his life on ringing the Golden Bell this time. But now, he deeply doubted whether even his death would be enough to achieve that goal.
Had they been doomed from the start to never fulfill the wish of their great warrior?
Many Shandia warriors lowered their heads, tears of frustration streaming down their faces.
However, before their despair could deepen, another Shandia warrior, Kamakiri, suddenly shouted in astonishment. "No, look! There might still be hope!"
At his cry, the others immediately raised their heads, their eyes locking onto the direction of the Thunder God.
The next moment, their eyes widened, their jaws dropped, and their faces twisted into expressions of even greater shock than before!
Why?
Because they saw an even more colossal figure standing before Enel's Raijin form—a gigantic wooden giant, over a hundred meters tall, towering into the heavens like a divine pillar!
Compared to this wooden giant, even Enel's enlarged Raijin form looked like a mere child.
This wooden giant was none other than the high-level ninjutsu mastered by Hashirama Senju—Wood Human Technique!
A massive wooden construct, comparable in size and combat power to Madara's Perfect Susanoo, Hashirama had once used it to catch a Tailed Beast Bomb with one hand and hurl it back at his enemies. Its offensive and defensive capabilities were unparalleled!
Near the battlefield, as everyone was stunned by the sudden appearance of the colossal wooden giant, Uchiha Madara frowned slightly.
He muttered under his breath, "What's Hashirama thinking? His Wood Human Technique specializes in physical attacks, and he hasn't learned Armament Haki yet. Won't his attacks be useless against Enel?"
Beside him, Lin Xuan chuckled lightly and said, "Not necessarily. Take a closer look at your old friend."
"Hmm?"
Madara was puzzled but focused his gaze on Hashirama, who stood atop the wooden giant. Suddenly, his eyes lit up. "Sage Mode!"
On Hashirama's face, he could see the distinctive markings of Sage Mode!
At the same time, Lin Xuan added, "He probably wants to test whether natural energy in Sage Mode can harm a Logia Devil Fruit user!"
Madara finally understood, a faint smile appearing on his face. "This guy... he's got quite the idea, huh?"
Hearing this, Lin Xuan's expression turned slightly strange.
He remembered that when Madara defected from Konoha and fought Hashirama in their final battle, he had clad the Nine-Tails in Susanoo armor, creating the so-called "Armored Susanoo." At that time, Hashirama had praised him in the same way.
Now, Lin Xuan couldn't help but think: You two really are the ultimate duo—even your compliments for each other are identical!
With that thought, he subtly took a few steps back, as if trying to distance himself from Madara's overwhelming aura.
Uchiha Madara: "???"
Fortunately, everyone's attention was soon drawn back to the battle.
At that moment, Enel was initially stunned by the sight of Hashirama's enormous wooden giant.
However, he quickly snapped out of it, his fury burning even hotter!
He believed that this massive wooden giant was nothing more than an intimidating facade—something he could easily tear apart!
The wooden giant swung its fist, smashing toward Enel with overwhelming force.
Enel didn't dodge or evade, confident that the wooden fist would pass right through him.
But in the very next instant, he realized he was wrong.
BOOM!
The wooden giant's colossal fist slammed directly into the Raijin's chest, unleashing a devastating force that sent Enel flying with a grunt, nearly dispelling his Raijin form entirely!
As his body was sent hurtling backward, bolts of lightning erupted wildly from his form, obliterating trees and boulders in their path and carving a massive trench hundreds of meters long into the earth!
"How is this possible?!" Enel roared in fury. "You didn't use that Armament Haki! How could you hit me?!"
This question wasn't just on Enel's mind—it was also something Admiral Aokiji desperately wanted to know.
After all, Aokiji was also a Logia Devil Fruit user. If there was suddenly another method in the world that could counter his abilities, how could he not be alarmed?
Coincidentally, he heard Uchiha Madara mutter, "As expected, it works."
Aokiji immediately demanded, "What works? What did he just do? Why could that wooden giant hit Enel?"
Madara merely glanced at him with amusement and said, "When I asked you about Conqueror's Haki, you refused to answer. Do you really think I'd answer you now?"
Aokiji was left speechless.
He decided not to press further, instead quietly replaying the scene in his mind. He vaguely recalled Madara and Lin Xuan mentioning something about Sage Mode and natural energy.
But what that actually meant, he had no idea.
As for Hashirama, faced with Enel's question, he simply rubbed his temples in exasperation and said, "I already told you—you've underestimated the world. There are many people stronger than you, and naturally, there are many things that can counter you."
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