The rubber, being non-conductive to electricity, can attack the main body of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit User. Since Serperior is a Grass-type Pokémon, its plant body similarly allows it to attack Enel’s body.
Although only dried tree leaves are insulators, Serperior isn’t just a simple plant; it’s a Grass-type Pokémon with its own Pokémon energy.
When Serperior whipped its tail just now, Grass-type energy was triggered, and its plant-like body, with the help of this energy, formed a special type of insulation.
If Enel had eaten the Flame-Flame Fruit or Smoke-Smoke Fruit, he could have been immune to Serperior’s attack, but he happened to eat the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.
Due to his arrogance, he didn’t dodge the attack from what he considered a beast and was slapped away.
“God!”
Seeing Enel get sent flying, his subordinates, who had come here with him, were shocked. It was because of Enel’s powerful strength that they followed him and became his priests.
Since the destruction of Birka, they had never seen Enel get hurt.
“You’ve angered me, beast!”
Enel, who was slapped away, left a deep ravine on the Island Cloud. In fact, after being slapped away, he could have undergone elemental transformation, but it had been a long time since he felt pain.
The moment he was slapped away, his mind went blank for a moment, then his mind was filled with rage. In front of his priests, a beast sent him flying with its tail.
For a “god,” this was a disgrace.
Crackle, crackle!
Thick electric currents entwined around him, making his entire body flicker with lightning, and even his eyes were filled with bright blue lightning.
“Lightning Beast Kiten!”
Enel’s gold staff tapped the drum on his left shoulder, and the powerful electricity from his body condensed into a wolf-headed beast, rushing toward Serperior.
He is going to wash away the humiliation he had suffered with the other’s life.
Serperior was a large target; although it wasn’t slow, its huge size reduced its ability to dodge. Enel’s lightning attack hit it squarely.
As the lightning spread through Serperior’s body, everyone around couldn’t open their eyes due to the blinding light.
“Yahahaha, feel the wrath of God! No matter how special your body is, a beast relying on brute strength is still a beast…”
Enel’s words abruptly cut off. As the lightning from the thunder beast dispersed, Serperior’s figure reappeared in everyone’s sight.
Although there were some marks left by lightning on its body, it still stood tall, with a fierce glint in its vertical pupils.
As a Grass-type Starter Pokémon, Serperior naturally had high resistance to lightning attacks. Its large size made it less agile but gave it a sturdier body.
Enel’s attack at most caused some superficial injuries, but his lightning did cause Serperior to feel pain. Moreover, Enel had previously destroyed the totem in the Shandia tribe.
Enel hurt Serperior both mentally and physically.
“Roar!”
A loud roar came from Serperior’s enormous mouth, and numerous leaves gathered in the sky, each the size of an adult human, then the leaves began to spiral around in the sky.
It was a Pokémon modified from Skypiea’s giant snake. Even as a giant snake, its attitude towards humans was indifferent, and after the modification, Serperior’s personality became even more arrogant. Taking a beating without hitting back was not something it would ever do.
Following Arceus’ orders, it protected the Shandians while also attacking these hateful intruders.
To reciprocate, Serperior prepared a big gift from the start—a major Grass-type move: Leaf Storm.
The countless leaves formed a terrifying tornado, swirling towards Enel like a grinder.
As a major Grass-type move, Leaf Storm was incredibly powerful, like a tornado that could reduce even rocks to powder in an instant.
“Ba*tard….”
Enel’s figure turned into lightning, disappearing from the range of Leaf Storm’s attack. When he reappeared, he was already in the sky, but compared to his arrogance from before, he looked a little more disheveled.
The white bandana on his head had disappeared somewhere, revealing short curly hair underneath, resembling a middle-aged woman.
He initially thought that only his opponent’s body was special, but he didn’t expect the same effect from long-range attacks. If it weren’t for his fast speed and precise prediction of Serperior’s attacks with Observation Haki, he wouldn’t have escaped.
Seeing Enel dodge its attack, Serperior’s eyes grew impatient as it began to prepare a new attack. But Enel continued to dodge using his elemental transformation.
However, judging by the impact of the attacks, Serperior’s attacks seemed to be getting stronger.
Leaf Storm and Solar Beam are both powerful moves, but they require different costs. Solar Beam requires a charging period, while Leaf Storm significantly reduces the user’s Special Attack stat.
Normally, this would weaken it, but Serperior’s ability is Contrary which reverses buffs and debuffs.
The reduction in Special Attack stat turns into an increase for Serperior, making it stronger as the battle goes on.
Enel’s deep-seated pride was also provoked by Serperior. Instead of attacking others, he focused solely on attacking Serperior. In his eyes, the Shandians were mere insects; this giant snake was the only real threat.
Thus, the situation entered a stalemate. Serperior’s attacks were powerful, but it couldn’t hit Enel. With his mind-reading level Observation Haki coupled with Rumble-Rumble Fruit, Serperior was powerless against Enel.
Likewise, Enel couldn’t finish Serperior. His attacks hit Serperior, but due to its large size and Grass-type resistance, the damage was limited. Moreover, Serperior could also recover its stamina through photosynthesis.
After fighting for a while, Enel chose to retreat temporarily.
“Beast, remember this, I will give you some time to catch your breath and think about whether to join me!”
With the initiative in his hands, Enel could leave whenever he wanted, and Serperior couldn’t stop him.
In the following days, Enel would attack here every few days, each time using new tactics.
The power of Observation Haki and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit showcased Enel’s talent. His battles gradually achieved some results.
Although he still couldn’t defeat Serperior, the damage he caused was increasing, and the range of destruction was expanding, even affecting the collection of Skypiea’s Dials.
Thus, the Shandians sought help from Onigashima, hoping to deal with the enemy quickly.
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