As Ron and his group approached, the crowd's reactions were mixed.
Makino and the others were naturally overjoyed, while the Shandora people, noticing that Raki was unharmed, felt their hostility toward Ron start to wane.
Bang!
Ron tossed Enel's body to the ground and looked around. "Enel was weak so he was killed by me. From now on, the god of Skypiea will once again be the former god!"
Ganfall stood frozen in disbelief. He glanced at the body on the ground, his expression shifting. Enel was really dead?
"It's really him!" One by one, the Shandora warriors widened their eyes in astonishment. The man from the Blue Sea had actually killed Enel.
The Shandora people exchanged glances, excitement lighting up their eyes. With Enel and the Guardians of God gone, their chances of reclaiming their ancestral land had just increased. Ganfall alone wouldn't be able to stop them.
However, Wyper, a Shandora warrior, had different thoughts. He had just heard the man from the Blue Sea say that Skypiea would once again be ruled by the former god.
Conis and her father stared at Enel's body in fear. Though his rule had been harsh—far more so than Ganfall's—Enel had still been the god of their island. Seeing him dead left them uneasy.
"Ron!" Kaya ran over, her attention quickly shifting to the massive ship in the harbor. Enel's Ark Maxim, the golden spaceship, was larger than a warship and looked both majestic and imposing even from a distance.
"Ron, what kind of ship is that? It's huge!" Kaya asked, her amazement clear.
"This is the golden Ark built by Enel. Much of its internal structure is made of gold, and its power source came from his lightning abilities. Now that Nami has inherited Enel's Devil Fruit, she'll be the one controlling this ship!" Ron replied with a smile.
"Wow, Sister Nami is amazing!" Kaya exclaimed, her eyes alight with joy as she ran over to Nami, holding her arm with stars in her eyes.
"This was only possible because of Ron's help. Otherwise, I never would have gained the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit," Nami said modestly.
As Ron watched them, he walked over to Robin, Makino, and the others. "You weren't in any danger here, were you?"
"Not at all!" Tashigi shook her head. "Vivi and I were here, and we could've handled anything that came up. Conis was also a gracious host, so there wasn't any real danger. But we're not sure what's going on with the situation now..."
Tashigi gestured toward the standoff between the Shandora people and Ganfall. "They just arrived, and we don't really know what's happening!"
"Got it."
Ron followed her gaze and saw Ganfall, armed with a spear, standing ready. Though his strength was far below Enel's, as the former god of Skypiea, he was still stronger than most Shandora warriors. However, surrounded by so many, his chances were slim.
"Raki!" Wyper, the leader of the Shandora warriors, called out to the girl standing behind Ron. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine!" Raki replied, her eyes narrowing as she noticed someone behind Webb.
A little girl wearing a hat stood nearby, carrying a backpack. When she saw Raki, she smiled. "Raki!"
"Aisa! Why did you bring her here?" Raki scolded Wyper, frustration clear in her voice.
"Aisa was worried about you," Wyper explained, scratching his head. "She insisted on coming, and her ability to sense your location with her Observation Haki made it easier."
"You..." Raki sighed, giving Wyper a disapproving look before hurrying over to Aisa.
Ron observed but didn't intervene. His gaze fell on Aisa, the young girl who possessed extraordinary Observation Haki, even surpassing Enel's. Her mastery was greater than anyone else's on the island.
While the Guardians of God and even Enel could use Observation Haki, their abilities paled in comparison to Ron's. His proficiency was at the highest level, making their efforts futile against him.
Aisa's spirit was pure, and she had honed her Haki to an impressive degree. Ron estimated her Observation Haki to be at least level fifty, possibly reaching level seventy. In comparison, Enel and the others were capped at levels twenty or thirty.
Raki reached Aisa and hugged her tightly. Though they weren't related by blood, they were closer than family. Raki cared for Aisa like a sister, or even a mother.
"Hello, my name is Ron," Ron said as he approached Ganfall with a calm smile.
"I am Ganfall," the old man replied solemnly.
"You know Enel's origin, don't you?" Ron asked. If Ganfall already knew, he wouldn't need to explain further.
"Yes, he's the only survivor from Birka," Ganfall answered, his expression darkening. "Though calling him a survivor isn't quite right. He was the one who destroyed Birka. And after ruling Skypiea for so many years and building an Ark, I knew he'd try something before leaving. I'm grateful to you, Mr. Ron."
"Good, then I don't need to explain why I had to kill him," Ron said with a smile.
"How could I not understand? I've fought against Enel and the Shandora people for years," Ganfall sighed, clearly tired of the ongoing conflict.
"What do you think of what I just said?" Ron asked. "Enel is dead, and Skypiea needs a new leader. You're the most suitable candidate."
"Me?" Ganfall hesitated.
Just then, Conis, her father, and several other islanders gathered around the Ark and approached. "Lord Ganfall, we will follow you as our god!"
"Yes, your rule was just. Now that Enel is dead, we can return to the peaceful life we once had!"
"Please, Lord Ganfall!"
Ganfall looked around at the supportive crowd. After a moment of hesitation, he finally nodded. "Very well, I accept."
Cheers erupted from the crowd.
The Shandora warriors, however, stood apart with grim expressions. One god had just died, but now the Sky Islanders had a new one. For the Shandora people, this wasn't good news.