"Double Hakua!"
Boom! Boom!
Two powerful shockwaves blasted forward as Nami struck the air with both fists. The tremor pulses rippled violently, and Kaku, already reeling from the first quake, had no time to brace. His gravel form spasmed under the seismic assault, the internal vibrations sending his dispersed particles into disarray.
"Hakua! Hakua! Hakua again!" Nami shouted, her fists striking in rapid succession.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
The entire Courthouse shook violently, the tremors cascading through the structure. Pillars cracked. Dust fell from the ceiling. Windows shattered. The floor itself quivered as if on the verge of collapse.
High above, on the upper levels, several Orca Crew members were frozen in place, sweating as they watched the sheer brutality unfold.
"Uh… hey, Nami-chan," Sanji called out with a nervous smile, shielding his eyes from the debris. "I think it's time to maybe stop. This whole building's about to fall apart."
"Oh. Right. My bad," Nami said, casually dusting off her hands and stepping back.
Below her, Kaku's body finally collapsed, no longer able to maintain his Logia form. His gravel body re-solidified, revealing cracked skin, blood seeping through several wounds. His eyes rolled back—completely unconscious.
There was no doubt.
Nami had defeated him.
With tremor punches.
"Brutal," Friday commented as he stepped through a newly formed space tear, casually walking out onto the ground floor.
Alvida and Gin emerged behind him from the same portal, both giving the scene a glance.
From one of the shattered windows, a long wax slide extended inward, spiraling through the broken wall. Galdino and Hibari zipped in with precision, landing lightly as the wax retracted behind them.
"You guys fought like a stampeding herd of Sea Kings," Galdino muttered, brushing dust off his shoulders.
"Couldn't be helped," Friday shrugged. "We were fighting a Logia user."
"Logia?!" Hibari and Galdino blinked, startled.
"That guy," Friday pointed at the downed form of Kaku, whose gravel body was now fully solid. "He had a Logia-type Devil Fruit."
"Gravel Logia," Sanji added, walking over. "His body turned into stone fragments. Zoro tried slashing him, but it didn't do a thing."
Hibari crouched and poked the unconscious agent with her finger. "So… he lost to Nami's tremor fists?"
"Yup," Sanji replied, still impressed. "She turned his Logia advantage into a weakness."
While they talked, Kaya was already at work beside Zoro, using her healing ability to treat his wounds. She focused her Staff of Lyfjaberg on Zoro, and released blue glow of healing.
Zoro was out cold, but still breathing strong.
Meanwhile, Nami wasn't done.
She looked around the broken chamber, eyes scanning the surroundings like a hawk.
Her gaze fell on a half-collapsed vault door at the corner.
She grinned.
"Oi! Don't just stand around," she barked at the group. "We're still inside Enies Lobby, one of the World Government's central islands. There's got to be treasures hidden here!"
She waved them off. "Go find me something shiny!"
The others exchanged glances.
"She did just beat a Logia user by herself…" Gin muttered.
"Her tremor power's getting stronger by the minute," Friday noted.
The group collectively sweated.
Nami's strength was no joke anymore—and none of them wanted to be on the receiving end of those fists.
"Alright, alright! No need to say more!" Galdino raised his hands. "Let's go before she gets cranky."
In no time, the room emptied, the group scattering through the Courthouse to begin their treasure hunt.
While Zoro rested, and Kaya continued her healing efforts, Nami walked over to a large, locked treasure chest in the corner. One good Hakua punch shattered it open with ease, revealing stacks of Berry notes, gemstones, and gold-encrusted trinkets.
She smiled, eyes gleaming. "Now that's more like it."
Outside, the island continued to rumble slightly—not from combat this time, but from the footsteps of Orcas looting government facilities with reckless joy.
...
On the Bridge of Hesitation, Zino slowly opened his eyes, the glow of battle fading from them. His senses, sharpened by elemental mastery, stretched far across Enies Lobby. He'd seen it all—Kaku defeated by Nami, Zoro down, Sanji regrouping, and the rest of the Orcas looting the shattered remnants of the courthouse.
"Looks like it's all wrapped up on that side," Zino muttered. "Guess I should go loot the Tower of Justice too."
With that, he gave a final glance at the bridge, then turned his attention to the sword at his side—Funkfreed, the living weapon. He tried to store it away using his system interface, opening the invisible storage window.
But a message popped up immediately:
[That sword is deemed a living being. It cannot be stored in the system inventory.]
Zino blinked. "Oh. That makes sense, I guess."
He didn't argue with it further and instead clipped Funkfreed to his hip. Without another word, his body vanished in a streak of air and lightning, streaking across the sky and reappearing at the base of the Tower of Justice.
The place was eerily quiet now. The Marines had all been neutralized, the chaos silenced. With no one left to stop him, Zino casually began scouring the tower, floor by floor.
Chests, vaults, supply rooms, secret compartments—nothing escaped his gaze.
He grabbed gold bars, weapon prototypes, classified documents, rare medical supplies, and storage crates of high-grade rations and tools. Whatever looked valuable—or useful—he swept into his system storage with quick flicks of his hand.
Then, he stopped.
His gaze locked onto a small, secure case sitting behind a cabinet in a locked office.
He popped it open.
Inside were two Devil Fruits, sitting in protective cushioning.
Zino raised an eyebrow. "Devil Fruits? Here?"
They looked familiar—one was oddly squared with spots, and the other was a more bizarre, swirling shape with jagged patterns.
"What kind of fruits are these?" he mumbled.
His System responded immediately:
[Ushi Ushi no Mi, Model: Giraffe. Zoan-Type.]
[Baku Baku no Mi. Paramecia-Type.]
Zino narrowed his eyes. "Wait… since when could you identify Devil Fruits?"
[Since you reached Level 100 in both Lightning and Air elements.]
"What? Why didn't you tell me that earlier?"
[You didn't ask.]
Zino paused, pinching the bridge of his nose. "...Fair enough."
He looked back at the fruits. "The giraffe one… was supposed to be Kaku's original ability. But he got a Logia in this timeline instead. That means this fruit went unclaimed."
Then he turned to the second one.
"The Baku Baku no Mi… the one Wapol used. I thought it would respawn somewhere far after I killed him. So how did it end up here?"
He frowned, thoughtful. "Did a Marine find it and bring it here? Or maybe it was recovered by the government for containment?"
Whatever the case, it didn't matter now.
"These could be useful for the crew," Zino muttered. "I'll let them decide if they want it."
He stored the two Devil Fruits carefully, setting a mental reminder to present them to the crew later. After that, he continued his looting spree, going through every floor, corridor, and storage unit until the entire tower had been stripped clean of anything remotely useful or valuable.
Finally, with everything collected, and no resistance left, he stepped outside.
The air was crisp.
A quick scan told him his crew had already gathered.
They were no longer scattered around Enies Lobby—they had regrouped near the Silent Orca, their ship docked at the edge of the destroyed battlefield. The tremors had stopped, the fighting ceased. Only the aftermath of the chaos remained.
With a burst of lightning, Zino disappeared from the top of the Tower of Justice and reappeared near the Silent Orca.
"Zino!"
The crew's attention immediately turned toward their captain. Even Zoro, who had just regained consciousness and was leaning against the railing, glanced over at him. However, his eyes were a little dull—clearly, his recent defeat still weighed heavily on his mind.
Zino noticed but said nothing for the moment.
Turning his head, he caught sight of the Puffing Tom. The sea train was already releasing thick puffs of smoke, its engine roaring to life. Nearby, the Franky Family had gathered, with Franky himself standing tall among them.
As soon as they spotted Zino, Zambai and the others gave a deep bow.
"Thank you for rescuing our Aniki!" they chorused.
Zino raised a hand and waved them off casually. "Nah, don't thank me. He could've broken out on his own if he wanted to."
"But still," Zambai said with gratitude in his voice, "if your crew hadn't helped, we wouldn't have been able to reach him in time."
"Are you guys alright?" Zino asked, scanning the group.
"We're good!" Zambai replied enthusiastically. "We're heading back to Water Seven with the Puffing Tom."
"Then you better go now," Zino said, glancing at the horizon. "The Marine warships will be arriving soon."
"Roger that!" Zambai gave a salute. "Thanks again, Captain Zino!"
With that, the Franky Family and Franky boarded the train. Along with them were Kokoro, Chimney, and Gonbe. As for the Rocket Man that were brought here, it was left stranded on the shore of the island.
Chug! Chug! Chug! Chug!
The rhythmic sounds of the sea train echoed across the ruined Enies Lobby. The crew of the Silent Orca stood silently as the Puffing Tom sped off, cutting through the waves until it disappeared beyond the horizon.
Zino turned to his crew. "Alright, it's our turn to leave."
Everyone nodded in agreement and began boarding the ship.
Once aboard, the mood shifted quickly. The tension of battle faded, replaced by a warm sense of victory. They had rescued Robin. The mission was complete.
"Everyone..." Robin stood on the deck, her voice soft but filled with sincerity. "...Thank you for rescuing me."
Sanji, Nami, Chloris, and Usopp immediately burst into cheers. Gin, Mikita, Marianne, and the others smiled warmly. Even Zoro, who had been silent and brooding, allowed a small smile to form on his face.
Zino stepped forward. "You should thank Moris especially. He risked his life to reach you."
Moris raised his hand in embarrassment. "No, I just did what anyone in a family should do."
But that modest response only deepened the crew's respect for him. Even those who hadn't spoken up gave him quiet nods of appreciation.
Robin stepped forward and gave Moris a graceful bow. "Thank you, Moris."
He smiled, his heart swelling with a quiet pride.
After the brief celebration, Nami asked the question on everyone's mind.
"So… do we head back to Water Seven now?"
Zino shook his head. "No. I suspect Admiral Aokiji is already waiting for me there."
"Aokiji? Wait, what happened with him last time?" Sanji asked. "You never told us how your fight with him ended."
Zino was silent for a moment before answering simply, "I lost."
Everyone looked at him in shock.
"I lost consciousness for an entire day," Zino continued. "Luckily, I managed to escape before that happened. If not... I might not be standing here."
"...That really happened?" Kruz asked, his tone serious.
Zino nodded. "It did. I wasn't strong enough then. But next time... maybe it'll be different."
The crew exchanged glances. For someone like Zino to admit defeat—it meant the battle must have been on another level.
But Zino's eyes shifted to Zoro, who was still quietly reflecting on his own loss.
"Losing," Zino said, "is just part of getting stronger. When you lose, you learn where you need to improve. So stop sulking—and get better."
Zoro straightened slightly and met Zino's gaze.
"I understand," he said, his voice finally regaining its strength.
Zino gave a satisfied nod. "Good. Then let's move on."
With that, the Silent Orca unfurled its sails and turned away from Enies Lobby, leaving behind the battlefield, the ruins, and the memory of their hard-fought victory.
They didn't head for Water Seven. They picked another direction, and sailed away.
After they left, the island turned silence. Time passed.
A few hours later, a lone man on a bicycle came cycling on an ice path. This man is Aokiji. He reached the judiciary island, parked his bicycle, and then came ashore to check the place. Just with a glance, he already knew that the place was ransacked.
"Sigh, did that brat and his group do all this?"
On the distant Bridge of Hesitation, he even saw the ice statue of Spandam.
"Yare yare. Even Spandam got killed? They are really brutal," Aokiji muttered.
Just then, his Den Den Mushi rang. He then took the call.
"Aokiji." A voice answered.
"Yes, Sengoku-san."
"The people on the warships reported that you froze the Gate of Justice," Sengoku said. "Why? Are you against the notion of the Buster Call?"
"That was not my doing." Aokiji shook his head. "I know who did that."
"Who?" Sengoku asked.
"It's Monkey D. Zino."