The Strongest Lunarian in One Piece

"It's you?"

In no time, the heavily injured and utterly exhausted Fire Blossom was brought outside. She stared in shock at the tall, handsome figure standing before her—the commanding presence of El was impossible to ignore.

She had never expected that he would be the one to come to her rescue.

"It's been a long time!" El greeted her with a calm smile.

The two weren't exactly familiar with each other. At most, they had met twice before—and they had never even spoken.

The first time was when he was five years old. At that time, she was just a twelve- or thirteen-year-old girl, tagging along with the Kuja Pirates to gain experience, not yet a formal crew member.

The second time was when he was eight, and she had just turned sixteen, having recently ascended as the new Empress of Amazon Lily.

"Indeed, it has been a long time," Fire Blossom replied with a slight nod.

She had a vivid memory of the winged boy.

The first time she saw him, she had spied on him through a spyglass from afar. He, in turn, had noticed her as well.

She had not dared to speak of it then, fearing the Kuja Pirates would discover him and take action.

The second time they met, she had just been crowned Empress of Amazon Lily. She still remembered him soaring into the sky, flying out of the Calm Belt to some unknown destination.

Since then, they had never crossed paths again.

But a year later, news of him reached her ears: the boy named Kukulkan El, said to be of the mythical Lunarian race, had joined the Giants to attack a naval stronghold.

From then on, his name appeared sporadically, each time tied to astonishing feats.

Roughly half a year ago, she heard his name again—this time as "Fallen Angel El." He had made headlines for attacking a naval stronghold, killing an admiral, and even kidnapping a Celestial Dragon.

Later, he audaciously raided the world's most secure prison, Impel Down, and established Totto Land with allies from various races. He made a name for himself by publicly denouncing the Celestial Dragons in a live broadcast—and even destroying Marineford, the Navy's headquarters, on live television.

Nothing seemed too daring for him. His bounty had reached an unprecedented 4 billion Berries, leaving the world in awe.

"Fallen Angel El, you've achieved your goal, so get out!"

Vice Admiral Sengoku glared at El with barely contained fury, gritting his teeth as he spoke.

"No need to be so hostile. That's no way to treat a guest!" Strapping his magnificent greatsword to his back, El smiled nonchalantly at Sengoku. "After all, you're a friend of Tsuru's. When our children have their celebration, perhaps I could invite you for a drink?"

"You bastard!"

Sengoku's face darkened as he trembled with rage. His body began to glow gold as he transformed into his Golden Buddha form, radiating an overwhelming killing intent.

"You… you insufferable scoundrel!"

The mere mention of Tsuru was like a stab to Sengoku's heart. No matter the circumstances, as a Navy Admiral, he could never be with her now, especially since she was involved with a pirate—a reality he could never accept. But seeing Tsuru and this man together only made the pain worse.

"Hahaha..."

El laughed heartily. Casually scooping up the weakened Fire Blossom, he spread his wings and took flight. As Sengoku seethed below, ready to erupt like a volcano, El smirked back.

"No need to see me off!"

…

The roaring wind howled. A figure with long silver hair and a fiery yet alluring demeanor stood amidst the chaos, her gaze locked onto El's handsome face, tinged with a mixture of astonishment and curiosity.

"Why did you save me?" she asked.

El raised an eyebrow, his piercing gaze meeting hers as he smiled. "Does your beauty suffice as a reason?"

Thump, thump...

Her heart raced uncontrollably. The woman's face flushed crimson, and faint traces of steam seemed to rise from her skin.

"You're… complimenting my looks?" she stammered, her rosy cheeks glowing as she avoided his eyes.

As the Empress of Amazon Lily, often leading the Kuja Pirates on various expeditions, she wasn't inexperienced or naïve. She had encountered men before, but this was different. On the verge of despair—preferring death over becoming a slave to the Celestial Dragons—his directness caught her completely off guard. Her mind reeled, unable to remain calm as waves of emotion rippled through her.

"Let's rest here for a while," El said as they landed on a desolate island. He gently set down the slightly weakened Gloriosa, her body still tense with unease.

"Hmm, there's quite a height difference between us," El remarked, glancing at her tall figure, which stood around two meters. She was already towering for most people, but still diminutive compared to his imposing frame.

Setting aside his ornate sword, he muttered, "Life Return."

His muscles tensed, and in the blink of an eye, his towering form began to shrink visibly.

Gloriosa gasped, her eyes wide in disbelief. "You got smaller? Is this some Devil Fruit ability of yours?"

"No, just mastery over the body," El replied with a smile.

He then stomped the ground lightly, and a green sprout emerged, rapidly growing into a massive vine that plunged into the ocean.

"What is this?" Gloriosa stared, speechless, as the vine dragged a colossal Sea King out of the water.

"You haven't eaten in days, right? You must be starving," El said.

He admired her determination. She was a woman who had resisted the Navy's capture with unparalleled defiance. After learning she was to be sent to the Holy Land of Mary Geoise, she had attempted suicide multiple times. Even now, a bloodied wound adorned her forehead from her latest attempt. Ultimately, under Sengoku's orders, she had been bound, gagged, and restrained to prevent further attempts, resorting to a hunger strike in silent rebellion.

With a flick of his finger, El sent a sharp wind blade slicing through the Sea King. Its hide was peeled, its flesh portioned, and its innards cleaned with precision before being tossed back into the ocean.

El casually ignited his right hand, summoning roaring flames that engulfed the meat. The intense heat distorted the air, and soon the aroma of roasting meat filled the area.

"Is it done already?"

Gloriosa stared, dumbfounded, as the Sea King's meat was roasted to perfection in mere moments.

"This will have to do, given the conditions," El said, smiling as he used vines to serve the meat before her.

"Thank you..." The aroma was too much to resist. Her stomach, empty for days, growled audibly. Gloriosa blushed deeply but couldn't hold back any longer. Throwing decorum aside, she began devouring the meat. "Then... I won't hold back!"

Meanwhile, El ate alongside her, though his appetite as a Lunarian far exceeded hers. Despite her hunger, she barely made a dent in the Sea King compared to him, who devoured nearly the entire thing—bones and all.

"Thank you for the meal..." Satisfied, Gloriosa burped softly, her cheeks reddening as she shyly turned away.

"Rest for now. Later, I'll take you back to Amazon Lily," El said. He pointed toward a nearby stream. "If you'd like to freshen up, there's a small creek over there."

"That's great!"

Gloriosa's eyes lit up. Before El could finish speaking, she had already dashed toward the stream.

Halfway there, she paused and turned back, biting her lip hesitantly.

"El... would you like to join me?"

Her tone was bold yet hesitant, her cheeks flushed with determination. Her gaze locked onto El, who had just begun to step aside, intending to give her privacy.

Three swift movements later, her intentions became clear.

El: "..."

How was anyone supposed to resist this?

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