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Mamaragan (Heavy Thunder) (Apex Gold).
Raigo (Thunder Welco) (Apex Gold).
These two Ultimate Technique Traits—which Enel could only unleash using the Ark Maxim—Rowen, having now Awakened the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, automatically acquired them.
And the power of Logia Awakening didn't stop there.
VMM!
CRACKLE! CRACKLE! CRACKLE!
Rowen, standing at the center of nurous thunderclouds, felt the lightning within his body begin to contract.
The next mont—
BOOM!
Accompanied by a deafening roar of thunder, the countless bolts of lightning writhing within the thunderclouds surged inwards, following this contraction, pouring into Rowen's body!
All the lightning from these thunderclouds—was absorbed by Rowen.
"Stamina... recovered," Rowen murmured, feeling the change within him, a smile gracing his lips.
After acquiring the Rumble-Rumble Fruit Trait, Rowen himself could transform into a Lightning Human.
The lightning within these thunderclouds—permanently transford by his Awakened ability, could naturally be absorbed by Rowen, to replenish his lost stamina!
No wonder Aokiji and Akainu could battle for ten days and nights before a victor erged!
This thod of drawing stamina from their transford elental environnt granted astonishing endurance—
'Converting elents consus... spiritual power?' Rowen mused, analyzing the sensation.
It made sense...
Devil Fruits themselves were manifestations of ancient human desires—a form of spiritual power. Unleashing their Awakened might would naturally consu spiritual power as well.
However, because this was an inherent ability of an Awakened Logia fruit—as natural as a human waving their arm—the drain on spiritual power was minimal.
At least, negligible compared to the vast amount of stamina recovered.
CRACKLE! WHOOSH!
Rowen transford into a bolt of lightning, reappearing before the crew, the ambient lightning around his body gradually dissipating as he reverted from his elental form.
"Rowen! Th-These thunderclouds?" Nami, with her Climate Sense Trait, felt the lingering unnaturalness of the storm clouds that refused to disperse.
"These thunderclouds—have been permanently transford from normal clouds. This is the power of an Awakened Logia Devil Fruit," Rowen explained.
His words sent another wave of shock through everyone present.
Permanently transford into thunderclouds?!
This was the power of Logia Awakening? If Rowen unleashed such an ability over a country, wouldn't that nation be utterly annihilated by endless lightning strikes?!
A natural disaster!
"Vivi, once your Sand-Sand Fruit ability Awakens, you'll be able to do sothing similar. Your Awakened power will allow you to permanently transform an area's climate into a sandstorm," Rowen added, smiling at Vivi.
While sandstorms weren't overly threatening to top-tier powerhouses, they posed a significant danger even to Marine HQ Vice Admirals, let alone those of Rear Admiral rank or below.
An Awakened Logia was true a force of nature.
"Devil Fruits... are terrifying," Zoro and Sanji muttered, deeply impressed.
Before such power, their Haki felt almost insignificant—The 'Mamaragan' scene Rowen just displayed—their Haki would have been instantly overwheld by those countless falling thunderbolts, and they'd be annihilated in the barrage...
"Only the absolute top-tier Devil Fruits can achieve such an exaggerated level of power..." Robin comnted thoughtfully, her gaze intense as she looked at Rowen.
Thanks to Rowen's explanations, Robin now had a much clearer understanding of the power dynamics on these seas.
The most powerful Devil Fruits, once Awakened, could allow their users to contend with Admirals based solely on fruit abilities.
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit was undoubtedly one of these top-tier fruits—and Rowen also possessed the power of Haōshoku Coating.
Combining these two abilities—Rowen's combat strength surely surpassed that of a normal Admiral.
Even against Aokiji—one of the "Strongest Generation" of Marine Admirals—Rowen probably wouldn't be at a disadvantage. Though the psychological scars from Aokiji remained, Robin now felt significantly more optimistic and confident.
(Robin's ntal comparison of Rowen and Aokiji's strength—Rowen would soon let her witness it firsthand...)
Hearing Robin's words, Zoro, Sanji, and the others instinctively glanced towards Luffy, who was still providing ample emotional support for Rowen, loudly exclaiming "SUGEEEEEEE!" at every display of power.
Luffy's Devil Fruit—once Awakened—was hailed by Rowen as the 'Strongest' Devil Fruit...
The Human-Human Fruit, Mythical Zoan, Model: Nika—
If Rowen's Rumble-Rumble Fruit was already this outrageously powerful, then Luffy's fruit, deed even stronger by Rowen—how powerful would it be upon Awakening??
Zoro and Sanji clenched their fists.
They needed to train even harder... Due to their respective dreams, neither would eat a Devil Fruit.
Now, having witnessed firsthand the exaggerated power of a top-tier Awakened Devil Fruit, they, who relied on Haki, swordsmanship, and kicking techniques, had to exert even greater effort to catch up to these top-tier Devil Fruit users.
"These thunderclouds, Nami—are a gift for you," Rowen said, looking at Nami with a smile.
Displaying the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's Awakened power here served another purpose besides personal experience—it was for Nami.
"Eh? For ?" Nami blinked, confused.
"Your Clima-Tact. Using the unique Dials from Skypiea, combined with my Munch-Munch Fruit ability, we can give it a major upgrade. We'll incorporate these thunderclouds into your new Clima-Tact—" Rowen explained, gesturing towards the permanently altered storm clouds.
Normally, Rowen's current Munch-Munch Fruit ability couldn't assimilate and combine such violent, Awakened thunderclouds; the Awakened Rumble-Rumble Fruit's tier was far too high—
But because these thunderclouds were originally transford by Rowen's own spiritual power, and Rowen himself was using the Munch-Munch ability—it was essentially exploiting a loophole, allowing his Munch-Munch Fruit to assimilate these thunderclouds. Afterwards, by combining Skypiea's Dials, Nami's Clima-Tact, and these thunderclouds through 'munching' and reassembly—they could create a 'Sorcery Clima-Tact' capable of summoning a devastating thundercloud finisher.
"I LOVE YOU SO MUCH, ROWEN!" Hearing Rowen's explanation, Nami instantly threw her arms around him, overjoyed.
With the power of these thunderclouds, Nami could wield a portion of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's Awakened abilities!
If she could accurately hit her enemies, her combat power would be astonishing!
At the very least, Zoro and Sanji beside her definitely couldn't withstand it.
"Mr. Rowen! Thank you! Thank you for saving this country!" Gan Fall knelt heavily before Rowen.
The Shandians nearby, even Wyper, were silent, their expressions humbled.
Only now, at this mont, did they truly witness the 'scary' power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.
During Enel's six-year reign, he had rely been toying with them, like a god playing with ants—If Enel had truly unleashed his full power, they would have died at his hands long ago.
If Rowen and his crew hadn't co here—they would have had zero chance of defeating Enel.
Rowen didn't stop Gan Fall from kneeling.
The customs of this world were different. Kneeling here was an expression of utmost gratitude. Stopping Gan Fall now would be disrespectful to this man who had burned everything for his country.
"Mr. Rowen, I have one more presumptuous request. My forr God's Guards—they were captured by Enel and forced to work on so mysterious project in Upper Yard—I don't know where they are now,"
Gan Fall said, his voice heavy with concern after expressing his gratitude. This had weighed on his mind for a long ti.
"They were forced by Enel to construct a vessel made entirely from the gold of Shandora—the Ark Maxim—a ship capable of flying using the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's power, intended to take him to his so-called 'Endless Vearth'—Your God's Guards are currently in a cave, severely injured by Enel's lightning, unconscious,"
Rowen replied, extending his Observation Haki and locating their faint presences.
(Whether Enel looked down on them too much to finish them, or it was plot armor, they were still alive, though gravely injured.)
"Gold?! A ship made entirely of gold?!" Hearing this, Nami's 'Beri-eyes' instantly activated. But then, she looked towards Chopper.
"CHOPPER! LET'S GO! SAVE THOSE PEOPLE!" Nami urged.
"YES!" Chopper initially panicked, then clutched his little head, exclaiming.
Rowen, Vivi, and the others weren't surprised by Nami's reaction. Though Nami loved money due to her past in Cocoyasi Village, she was, above all, incredibly kind-hearted.
"Don't worry. They're not in life-threatening danger—" Rowen reassured them with a smile. His Observation Haki had already pinpointed their location.
"Shandora's Gold—That's the location of Shandora! And the Light of Shandora!" Wyper interjected urgently.
"Relax. The gold used for the Ark was just from the city itself. The ruins of Shandora are on a section of this beanstalk. As for the Golden Bell—it's at the very top of the beanstalk. Enel never found it,"
Rowen explained, pointing towards the colossal beanstalk.
"Let's go. Tend to the injured first—" Rowen said, leading the way. Compared to ringing the Golden Bell, Nami's kind heart took precedence for Rowen.
"But!" Wyper started to protest, but was stopped by the Chieftain, who had approached unnoticed.
"Wyper. Battle isn't everything. Seeing all this... don't you understand yet?" the Chieftain sighed, gesturing towards the White-White Sea, still bearing the terrifying scar from Rowen's earlier attack.
"Without Mr. Rowen and his friends, that would have been our fate. Even if, this ti, we won thanks to Mr. Rowen—if the war were to continue, it would eventually destroy us all. Compared to life, everything else pales in significance. Life is the continuation of hope! The war—is over!" the Chieftain declared, his voice filled with emotion.
Wyper fell silent. He looked around at his comrades, seeing expressions of relief and an end to conflict on their faces.
Led by Rowen, the group arrived at the construction site of the Ark Maxim.
Under Chopper's dical care, the injured God's Guards gradually regained consciousness. Seeing Gan Fall, and learning Enel had been defeated, they wept openly.
From these Guards, they also learned Enel's final, horrifying plan:
Before departing for his Endless Vearth, Enel intended to use the combined power of the Ark Maxim and the Rumble-Rumble Fruit to completely annihilate the entirety of Skypiea—just as he had destroyed his own holand, Birka!
Hearing this, Gan Fall, the Shandians, even Wyper, stared in profound horror and lingering fear.
If not for Rowen... they and their hos would have long since beco thunderous ruins.
Without that, what aning would discussions of Upper Yard's ownership, Shandora's honor—or ringing the Bell hold?!
Everything would have been reduced to dust, returned to nothing.
In that mont, a deep weariness settled in everyone's hearts.
War... held no aning...
"The Ark Maxim," Rowen comnted, looking at the massive golden vessel with a smile.
"ROWEN! SO MUCH GOLD!" Once the God's Guards were out of danger, Nami imdiately rushed towards the ship, made largely of gold, shrieking with delight. 'So much gold! How much would this be worth?!'
"This ship—can I take it?" Rowen asked, looking towards Gan Fall and the Shandian Chieftain with a smile, showing them due respect.
This gesture deeply moved Gan Fall and the Shandians.
This man before them was countless tis stronger than Enel, yet displayed none of Enel's vile arrogance. Instead, he treated them, the weaker party, with genuine respect.
"Of course! It is rightfully your spoils of war! Besides, our debt to you cannot be repaid by this single ship—" Gan Fall and the Chieftain quickly assented.
"YOSHAA!" Luffy and the others imdiately sward the Ark, exclaiming in awe. So much gold!
Their crew was rich!
"Don't dismantle the core golden components! This ship can fly!"
Rowen reminded the excited crew. With the Rumble-Rumble Fruit now in Rowen's hands, the Ark Maxim held imnse strategic value.
"EHH?!" Luffy and the others' faces fell.
Not because they disagreed with Rowen's decision, but from a pirate's instinctive regret at not being able to dismantle all the gold.
"We will gather all the remaining gold here for you!" Gan Fall and the Chieftain quickly offered.
Their gratitude couldn't be asured in gold; they would gladly give Rowen everything they could find.
"Alright. Follow ," Rowen instructed, leading everyone aboard the Ark Maxim.
VMM! BOOM!
The Rumble-Rumble Fruit's power surged. Powerful lightning flowed into the Ark Maxim, generating imnse propulsion, causing the massive ship to slowly lift off!
"SUGEEEEEEE!" Luffy and the others yelled in amazent.
WHOOSH! WHOOSH!
Under Rowen's control, the Ark Maxim ascended higher and higher.
Rowen first guided the Shandians to the location of Shandora's ruins, then piloted the Ark even higher—towards the very top of the giant beanstalk!
A colossal Golden Bell, intricately carved with ancient patterns, bearing the heavy marks of ti, appeared before them.
"THE LIGHT OF SHANDORA!" Wyper and the nurous Shandians stared blankly at the giant Golden Bell, tears instantly flooding their eyes.
"SUGEEE! WHAT A HUGE GOLDEN BELL!" Luffy and the others gasped in awe.
"RING IT!"
CLANG!
Rowen activated his Smoke-Smoke Fruit ability.
An extended fist of smoke, crackling with faint traces of lightning, slamd heavily against the Golden Bell!
DOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG!!!
A clear, lodious chi, seeming to resonate deep within the soul, rang out!
Amplified by the lingering properties of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit's power, the sound of the bell spread, thundering across the entire sky!
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