Everyone's gaze simultaneously focused on the two people in the middle of the field.
"That's the kid from Skypiea!"
Although Enel's appearance was currently somewhat disheveled, Akainu could still recognize him quickly.
Ruler of Skypiea, 50th rank on the Gold List, Enel!
Seeing the standing positions of both, the Marine members couldn't help but speculate about the relationship between them.
"Are you the Marines from this lower world?"
Seeing Sengoku's group, Enel immediately stepped forward to represent the black-robed figure and ask.
"Lower world?"
Sengoku's brow furrowed.
'This kid's tone is very arrogant, does he really consider himself a god?'
Akainu stepped forward, staring sharply at Enel and snapping: "Did you kill these people?"
They had all seen Enel's Gold List data; a Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit user who had received the Gold List reward of Mjolnir. The condition of the corpses at the scene who died burned by electric shock very clearly showed the perpetrator.
Enel wasn't friendly to others. While shouldering Mjolnir, he glanced cynically and said: "That's right, it was me!"
Akainu was furious. His right fist instantly transformed into boiling hot lava emitting hot steam. He shouted: "How dare you kill Marine soldiers carelessly! Damn bastard, I'll make you feel Marine justice right now!"
Enel wasn't afraid of him at all. With his natural talent, plus the extraordinary Logia-type Devil Fruit, as well as the support of Mjolnir that suited him perfectly, his strength had increased rapidly.
"Even when hitting a dog, one must first see who the master is..."
Suddenly, a listless-sounding voice echoed from behind Enel. The black-robed figure carrying the black cat slowly walked in front of Enel. Facing the Marine high-ranking officers, he said while chuckling: "He is my person, would you give me a little respect?"
Sengoku's and the others' pupils shrank drastically. Reflexively they stepped back. Kizaru was even so shocked that his hair stood on end; he was like a cat whose tail had been stepped on and nearly used the Yata no Kagami technique to escape.
"Who are you?" Sengoku asked with cold sweat on his forehead, gathering courage to ask.
In his heart, he kept praying that this person wasn't 'him'. The appearance of such a figure in Sabaody at such a crucial time already explained much. The final battle between pirates and the World Government was imminent; this was a very sensitive period.
First, the Gorosei were seriously injured by the Gold List's third rank, Saitama. Now, a figure suspected to be first or second rank appeared. As Marine Fleet Admiral, Sengoku felt very dizzy.
The black-robed figure appeared completely covered by the shadow of his robe, so his face wasn't visible at all. In contrast, the black cat in his arms looked very obedient, closing its eyes while purring in the crook of his arm.
While stroking the cat's back, he said flatly: "You can call me 'Zetsu'!"
This was clearly an alias. Sengoku and the others felt doubtful and anxious. They still couldn't confirm whether this person was really the Gold List's first rank. Sengoku glanced at Kizaru with a questioning look.
Kizaru stared intently at the black-robed figure, but he still couldn't see the face behind it. Moreover, even seeing his face might not be useful, because when they first met at sea back then, he didn't have time to remember that person's face. However, when he stared at the black cat, his pupils shrank.
This black cat was the one that suddenly attacked and cut off his arm back then. If not for him managing to exceed his limits in the middle of battle and supported by the speed-reliant Glint-Glint Fruit ability, he might have died then. It could be said, the trauma this black cat gave him was far greater than the first rank person himself. He now almost had a phobia of black cats.
"That's him!" Kizaru nodded firmly. He pointed slowly toward the black cat in the black-robed figure's arms and confirmed: "I recognize that cat. That's definitely the cat that injured me back then. So, this mysterious black-robed figure must be him, no mistake!"
Sengoku glanced at Kizaru doubtfully.
'Aren't all black cats in this world the same? How can you be so sure?'
However, he didn't continue the debate. The other party's identity could now almost be confirmed.
They had witnessed the great battle earlier from afar while still at the port. That magnificent blue energy giant was somewhat similar to Sengoku's Buddha form, but its power felt far greater. How strong exactly, he didn't know because he hadn't interacted at close range.
However, the fact that this kid from Skypiea could be subdued to obedience in such a short time proved that his strength was genuine and couldn't be fabricated.
In the current Gold List rankings, aside from the mysterious first rank, everyone's basic information had been revealed, and they found no other figure matching this person. Carrying a black cat and possessing unexpected power—who else if not the Gold List's first rank?
"Lord Zetsu!"
Sengoku's attitude immediately became humble. He said respectfully: "May we know what brings you here?"
He was very afraid if this person said he wanted to participate in the pirate alliance war against the Marines and World Government. If that were true, they'd be better off surrendering than fighting hopelessly.
The black-robed figure seemed able to read his mind. He chuckled: "Relax, I'm just passing through. I'm not interested in your affairs. It's just that earlier I seem to have killed some important people, then your people surrounded me and said they wanted to arrest me..."
Cold sweat dripped on Sengoku's forehead. He immediately replied: "That's because my subordinates didn't know the rules. Please do whatever you want to do, we absolutely won't dare interfere!"
"Good!"
The black-robed figure nodded, then waved his hand: "Hey... Enel, right? Let's go!"
Enel replied obediently. When passing Sengoku and his group, he glanced at the Marine high-ranking officers whose strength was mostly above his with a proud feeling.
It seemed there was great benefit following this master. These high-ranking old men, even though they didn't like him and even though he had just killed many of their subordinates, still didn't dare touch him!
Enel licked his lips, thinking in his heart: 'Maybe if our relationship becomes closer later, I can ask this Master to injure some high-ranking people so I can deliver the final blow. Who knows, that way I could seize their ranks and get the rewards.'
Seeing the two walk farther away, Sengoku's group couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
"That person... is very strong!"
Mihawk remained silent for quite a while before finally uttering that sentence. The others rolled their eyes.
Moria was the first to state his position: "Sengoku, I declare from the start. If that person joins the war, I'll run away immediately. I won't continue this battle!"
Doflamingo also laughed wickedly: "Same here. If a figure at that level joins the war, we all have no hope of survival. We're not part of the Marines, there's no point dying stupidly for you!"
Akainu instantly became furious: "You bastards! Do you want to be cowards?!" While speaking, his burning fist was already raised.