Deep within the Temptation Forest on Boin Archipelago, the air was heavy with the scent of delicious food.
At the heart of it all was a massive carnivorous plant, scientifically known as Stomach Baron — a natural death trap for sea beasts and even Sea Kings.
The irresistible aroma of its fruits lured creatures from far and wide. At the island's center lay Stomach Baron's enormous "mouth." When it fed, its petal-like walls would close in, dropping its prey straight into its gaping maw.
Yet despite its danger, this place was the perfect training ground. The mouthwatering food and constant peril made it a natural forge for body and mind.
Rosinante had known this long ago. Ever since arriving at Skypiea over two years ago, he had ordered scouts to search for the elusive Boin Archipelago, knowing it was the ideal place both to train his Bloodsworn Guard and to serve as a healing ground for those wounded in battle.
The sheer nutritional value of Boin Archipelago's food could accelerate recovery dramatically, mending even the worst injuries in record time.
The problem was, Boin Archipelago itself was a giant floating organism, constantly drifting — finding it had taken years.
After the battle against Kaido, it was by pure chance that Bins finally discovered its location.
Following Rosinante's earlier plans, he stationed Enel and several highly talented members of the Bloodsworn Guard there for training.
Enel had been on Boin Archipelago for nearly a year now.
Day after day, he devoured the island's endless delicacies. At the same time, violent bolts of lightning coursed across his body, tempering and reforging his physique. No matter how much he ate, he never put on fat — the relentless punishment of his lightning saw to that.
Every meal's nutrients were transformed into pure strength under the constant battering of his electricity.
For an entire year, this was his life: eat, temper his body with lightning, then hunt and fight the island's terrifying beasts.
The Goro Goro no Mi truly lived up to its name as one of the most powerful Logia fruits — in just one year, Enel had subdued nearly every formidable creature on the island.
Through this brutal cycle, his strength had soared. In only a year, Enel had pushed himself to the level of a Marine Vice Admiral.
Yes — Vice Admiral level. For someone so young, even wielding one of the strongest Logia fruits, this was downright insane. "Monster" was no exaggeration — not even Rosinante had reached this height of power at that age.
This was thanks to the insane nutrition of Boin Archipelago's food and Enel's ability to burn through it at a frightening rate, turning it into raw power in record time.
Just then, Enel froze mid-bite, turning his head toward the distance.
A black portal had silently opened just a short distance away.
"Well, well… what a rare visitor," Enel said with a smirk. "Teacher, what brings you here? His Majesty left the entire Bloodsworn Guard in your hands, didn't he?"
Perhaps it was the influence of the Goro Goro no Mi — or simply the rapid growth of his strength — but over the last year Enel had changed. Gone was the slightly shy youth from before; in his place stood a man radiating pride and confidence, full of the wild, unstoppable spirit of youth — a man who feared neither heaven nor earth.
Now, Enel was starting to resemble the Enel of the original story — though with less of that cruel, tyrannical edge.
"I bring orders from His Majesty."
Normally, Bins would have teased his apprentice a little, but this time his expression was grave, his tone deadly serious.
Seeing this, Enel's cocky grin vanished, his face growing solemn.
"His Majesty finally has a mission for me?" Enel asked.
"Robin and Laki have been kidnapped. His Majesty needs you to use your power to search the entire Sabaody Archipelago," Bins said flatly.
"Tch. Just finding people? Hah… Well, if it's His Majesty's order, I can't refuse. But seriously — whoever kidnapped them must have a death wish, daring to take His Majesty's maid," Enel said, sounding almost disappointed.
"This is a top priority," Bins replied coldly. "Robin is His Majesty's adopted sister, and Laki — like you — is meant to be a core member of the Bloodsworn Guard. There must be no accidents."
"Core members, huh?" Enel said, leaning back and chuckling. "Those two idiots are too weak. After this, we need to whip them into shape. For them to get kidnapped so easily — as a fellow core member, I find that embarrassing."
"I'll be sure to pass that suggestion on to His Majesty once this is over," Bins said.
Then his expression turned icy cold.
"Besides finding them, His Majesty has another order. The Bloodsworn Guard's reserve unit will be mobilized. His Majesty intends for them to carry out a purge — wipe out the slavers across the entire Sabaody Archipelago. This is their trial by fire."
At these words, Enel's eyes gleamed with excitement.
The sky darkened. Lightning flickered wildly, weaving across the heavens, and the air crackled as if the world itself was about to end.
"So there'll be a fight after all," Enel said, grinning with anticipation.
"Ryan told me His Majesty is furious. Many will die. There could even be a war," Bins said calmly, completely unfazed by the apocalyptic scene around him.
"Oh, that's perfect!" Enel shouted gleefully. "I've been itching to slaughter His Majesty's enemies. Don't bother calling anyone else — leave it to me. I'll just wipe the entire Sabaody Archipelago off the map with my lightning!"
"That's where His Majesty is vacationing — and you are forbidden from causing chaos. Your only task is to find them and await His Majesty's orders. The archipelago is home to Celestial Dragons — angering them could bring an Admiral down on us instantly. If you don't want His Majesty to throw you into the Black Room, you'd better behave," Bins warned.
The mention of the "Black Room" sent an involuntary shiver down Enel's spine.
The Black Room was nothing more than a pitch-black, lightless cell — but with sound completely sealed off. Total silence, total darkness — a punishment reserved for Bloodsworn Guard members who crossed the line.
Even someone as fearless as Enel found the thought of that place terrifying.
"Ugh… I definitely don't want to go back in there. Fine, fine — I won't make His Majesty angry. Just finding people, right? Relax. I'll handle it in minutes," Enel said, grinning once more.