Enel originated from the sky island Birka but destroyed his homeland using the powers of the Goro Goro no Mi. Approximately six years before the main events, he conquered Skypiea, forcibly overthrew its previous ruler Gan Fall, and proclaimed himself its divine ruler. He instituted a tyrannical regime enforced through fear and his self-proclaimed omnipotence. His rule centered on a personality cult where dissent provoked lethal lightning strikes, exemplified by his destruction of Angel Island as part of his plan to reach the legendary moon paradise "Fairy Vearth." He possesses a tall, wiry build, platinum blond hair typically concealed under a white skullcap, and elongated earlobes adorned with gold earrings extending to his chest. His attire is minimal yet ornate, featuring gold bracelets, anklets, rings, baggy orange-patterned pants, and a flowing sash. Four wooden drums adorned with mitsudomoe symbols are affixed to a ring on his back, referencing the Japanese thunder deity Raijin and serving as conduits for his electrokinetic abilities. Enel embodies extreme narcissism and a god complex, perceiving himself as an invincible, divine entity entitled to control all life and resources. He displays amusement or indifference toward killing. His demeanor is typically relaxed and hedonistic, often sleeping or eating while attended by servants, though defiance or damage to his "vearth" provokes petulant rage. He employs a unique, multi-pronoun speech pattern and a distinct laugh ("Yahahaha"). While generally dismissive, he occasionally acknowledges individuals, expressing admiration for Nico Robin's archaeological knowledge or Monkey D. Luffy's courage. His primary abilities stem from the Goro Goro no Mi, a Logia-type Devil Fruit granting control over lightning. This allows him to generate million-volt attacks, move at lightning speed, revive his heart, and sense electromagnetic waves across Skypiea via integrated Kenbunshoku Haki (termed "Mantra" in Skypiea), granting near-omniscient awareness and predictive combat reflexes. He also possesses significant physical strength, acrobatic skill, and technological expertise, demonstrated by designing and constructing the Ark Maxim—a massive airship powered by his lightning and crafted from Shandorian gold. His electromagnetism manipulation enables him to reshape gold for weapons or structures. He orchestrated the "Survival Game" in Skypiea, pitting Shandians, Skypieans, priests, and Blue Sea pirates against each other to eliminate all but five survivors. His defeat resulted from Monkey D. Luffy's immunity to lightning due to rubber physiology, which disrupted his mantra and forced his retreat. He then used the damaged Ark Maxim to reach the moon. There, Enel encountered and inadvertently recharged four automata—Spacey, Macro, Galaxy, and Cosmo—created by Professor Tsukimi of Karakuri Island. After defeating the Space Pirates who had incapacitated them, he discovered an ancient underground city. His lightning activated dormant automata and revealed murals detailing the moon's history: its inhabitants, including the winged Birkans (Enel's ancestors), migrated to the Blue Planet due to resource depletion. The automata pledged allegiance, enabling Enel to establish himself as ruler of the moon, fulfilling his ambition for an endless "Fairy Vearth" and an army of followers. Enel maintained transactional or indifferent relationships. He disregarded his priests and subordinates in God's Army, showing no loyalty despite their reverence. His initial interactions with the moon automata were hostile, but he accepted their servitude after they provided unquestioned authority over the lunar civilization. He expressed no familial ties or lasting enmities beyond utilitarian purposes.