Chapter 248: I'm Serious, I'm Not Kidding"Ah! Everyone, look over there!!"During the Sky Island journey, only Chopper seemed to be diligently searching for the silhouette of Sky Island.As for the others, it's not that they weren't serious, but they had to keep an eye on Luffy.Everyone still heard Chopper's shout."What's that? It looks like a waterfall..."In the sky, a "waterfall" cascaded down—a waterfall made of clouds."That should be a cloud, a very strange cloud."Satoru said."Hmm... alright, I've decided! Let's go check it out!!"Luffy rubbed his chin, thought for a moment, and then made a decision. He must have been thinking... The cloud surface was like a water surface, so the ship could sail, but it would require manual effort.After a while, Luffy and the others arrived a short distance in front of the waterfall, blocked by a cloud that resembled "pudding.""What should we do?"Satoru asked Luffy, of course, he had to ask the Captain."What do you think, Satoru?"Luffy smiled and asked back."I think you should have an idea."Satoru threw the microphone back, almost burning Luffy's CPU."Alright, Satoru, you're afraid Luffy is still too smart, aren't you?"Zoro stepped forward."You're right, I'll shut up, Brother Zoro."No one could stop Satoru from being mischievous."Let's get serious. This cloud floating above the Sky Sea proves it's not a sea cloud, meaning it shouldn't be water inside.""Then what kind of cloud is it?"Nami asked."I don't know, but it's definitely not a normal cloud."Satoru shrugged. The clouds on Sky Island were all abnormal."Hehe, what kind of cloud it is, we'll know if we touch it."Luffy was very brave. Just now, Usopp was the guinea pig, now it was him.With a flick of his arm, he threw a punch, but it bounced off the cloud.Luffy's eyes turned into stars as if he had discovered a new toy, and with a rebound, he landed on the cloud.He then bounced and bounced on it.This was no ordinary cloud; it was like the clouds in Wang Wei's poems, soft and bouncy like a trampoline from a fairy tale."Look, this cloud can be sat on, and you won't fall!""And it's soft and fluffy like cotton candy.""How can this be? How is this so much fun! Hahahahaha."Luffy had already become one with the cotton cloud."Amazing!!!"Chopper exclaimed with wide eyes. Most of the time, he was the mood-maker."What kind of phenomenon is this?""It's incredible."Nami and Robin were the knowledge-seekers."The clouds on Sky Island are never normal, I guess."Satoru said. He could be any type, depending on his mood.Zoro nodded in agreement; he was the taciturn type.Sanji was the smoking type.Usopp was just like Luffy."Oh oh!! I want to play too!!""As you wish."Satoru grabbed Usopp by the armpit, flew up, carried him over, and then dropped him.He then descended himself, landing just as Usoppbounced up."Ah! Hahaha!!""It's so comfortable, I just want to fall asleep like this. Satoru, it's even more comfortable than a freshly sun-dried quilt."Luffy lay on the cloud, sighing.Luffy's words brought back memories for Satoru of his childhood, when they would take down sun-dried quilts, lie on them to feel the warmth, and then be scolded by Dadan, who would chase them with a big wooden stick."Yes, it's very comfortable."Satoru replied with a smile.Seeing Chopper's eager eyes, Satoru went over and brought him too.The three of them had a blast. After playing for a while, Satoru flew into the air and didn't come down, searching for the way forward."In that case, the ship won't be able to pass through this cloud."Nami was thinking, about to ask Luffy and the others to see if there was a path above, when Satoru spoke first. He had flown very high earlier and now had just landed back on the ship."There's a large gate under that waterfall.""Our ship turns left, there's a path. Enter the path, turn right, then left, then right again, then left again, then go straight, and then turn left again, and you'll be out of the path and in front of the gate."Seeing everyone's "Are you kidding me?" expressions, Satoru gave a wry smile."I'm serious, I'm not kidding."
Chapter 249: What a CoincidenceSatoru swore he wasn't joking this time.In addition, Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper also saw the large gate.Following the route Satoru described—turn right, then left, then right again, then left again, then straight, and then left one more time—they truly arrived beneath the waterfall."You really weren't joking."Miss Nami said, surprised.Satoru replied."Miss Nami, people should maintain a basic level of trust in each other."... "Phew, we finally navigated out."Nami sighed, feeling that the journey had been like playing Snake Game, full of twists and turns."Look! That cloud that looks like a waterfall is actually a waterfall! It's flowing down from the Quilt Cloud we just saw."Luffy pointed at the waterfall and said. He had already fallen in love with the Quilt Cloud; it was a shame he couldn't take it, or he would have at least tried to fit some onto the ship."The main thing is that large gate. Since it's a gate, doesn't that mean it's an entrance?"Satoru said, looking at the gate."It says [Gate of Heaven] on it."Robin calmly read the inscription on the gate."Heaven! I'm so excited! We finally get to come and play!"Luffy liked the name."That's unlucky. It sounds like we're about to die..."Usopp did not like the name."Huh, maybe we've been dead all along?"Zoro guessed, a smile playing on his face even as he suggested they were dead.Sanji expressed agreement."That's possible. It would explain why this world is so strange."Upon hearing this, Chopper was nearly scared into going to the real Heaven."We're dead!?!!"Satoru patted his antlers."Don't listen to their nonsense, Chopper."Chopper greatly trusted Satoru's words and was about to sigh in relief, only to hear Satoru continue."I wouldn't say we died and went to Heaven. It should be Hell, roasting over fire, dark Hell!""Aaaahhhhh!!!"Coupled with Satoru's expression, Chopper was even more terrified."Bang!!""What nonsense are you spouting! Chopper, don't listen to Satoru."Nami delivered a punch to Satoru's head—punishment for scaring a child.Robin maintained her usual spectator's smile... The going merry continued to move forward.Since there was no one at the gate, they went straight in.Behind the gate was a relatively short "tunnel" with houses on both sides.Usopp, sharp-eyed, saw someone emerge from the first house on the left."Ah, it looks like someone is coming out over there.""Are you here for sightseeing, or for war."A little old woman with small wings on her back walked out, snapping photos of Luffy and the others with a camera, asking as she photographed.But before Luffy and the others could answer, she continued speaking."But it doesn't matter which one it is.""If you wish to reach the upper layer, please pay the entry fee. Ten billion Extol per person. For seven of you, that is seventy billion Extol. This is mandated by law!!""It's an Angel! Do all Angels look like this? She looks like a Dried Sour Plum."This was Luffy's focus.Usopp's focus was much more practical: "How much Berries is ten billion Extol converted to?"Just then, Luffy suddenly reacted; he was quite concerned about his comrades."Seven?"He turned his head and counted. It was seven. Oh, normal. Wait, normal my head!"Satoru..."The moment he opened his mouth, Usopp and Namiimmediately covered it. Ten billion per person! Save money where you can, why say anything?But saving one person was clearly not what Namiintended."Um... Excuse me, if... if we don't have the money, can we...""You can still enter."Nami asked tactfully, but before she could finish, the Dried Sour Plum old woman answered first, very straightforwardly.Usopp, who had previously thought that offending her was impossible, was taken aback."We can really go in!!?""I am neither a gatekeeper nor a guard. I merely wanted to ask for your intentions."The old woman replied."Well, we're going to Sky Island, Grandma. Even if we don't have money, we must go."Knowing it didn't cost money, Nami's confidence surged."Alright. Do all seven of you wish to enter?"The old woman asked for details."Yes, but how do we get up?"Luffy replied.The old woman didn't answer. Suddenly, everyone felt the ship tilt.They saw two large pincers emerge from below and clamp onto the going merry."Ah!!""What is it! What came out!!""That is the Express Shrimp, a specialty of the White Sea."The old woman explained.The Express Shrimp beneath the going merryimmediately started running."Ah! It's moving! It's moving!!"Following the hanging spiral "waterfall," it "flew" upwards, running incredibly fast, like flying.The old woman watched the going merry and the backs of Luffy and the others on board.She immediately turned around and informed "God" and the Priests.She requested that Divine Judgment be carried out against Luffy and his seven comrades, the Illegal Entrants.Satoru knew all this.However, he did not want to change this course of events.After all, Eneru, the boss, had to be fought. If he changed the path, he would have to go find Eneruhimself, which was troublesome.But Satoru wasn't willing to be played by the old woman like this. He would have plenty of opportunities for revenge, as long as she remained on Sky Island... "What on earth is going on!?""The clouds have turned into strips, like a river."Sky Island was constantly challenging Nami's understanding."No matter how you look at it, this isn't naturally formed."Satoru, who had disappeared moments ago, suddenly reappeared."Of course it couldn't be naturally formed!"Nami immediately replied, and seeing it was Satoru, she asked again."Where did you go just now?""I went to the restroom. Clones are people too, Miss Nami. Did something happen just now?"Satoru answered very casually.Nami expressed suspicion but still told him what had just happened.The others didn't react much, but Zoro and Robin, although their expressions were normal, had eyes that conveyed they didn't believe a word Satorusaid."What a coincidence," Zoro said.Satoru nodded."Yes, what a coincidence."
Chapter 250: The End is the Beginning, and the Beginning is the End"So, how much longer until we arrive?"Satoru changed the subject.Implying that his trip to "use the restroom" was purely a coincidence."How should I know?""However, judging by this speed, we aren't far from that exit."Nami replied."Oh, right. Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Usopp.""How is your training coming along for Armament Haki, Hagoku, Yakongbu, and Observation Haki?"Satoru's sudden shift in topic startled Luffy and the others, who were looking up at the exit.Luffy: "Haha, it's going okay (forgotten)."Zoro: "No time to practice (practicing complete mastery of Zantie)."Sanji: "It's alright (can fly a few meters)."Usopp: "Haha... Satoru, you know me, Usopp. This is nothing simple for me, hahaha! (Haven't learned it)."Having spent so much time together, Satorunaturally understood the hidden meanings in their words.Just as he was about to reply.Chopper pointed up and said, "It looks like something is written up there?""Is it the exit?"Nami guessed.When the going merry got close enough to clearly read the words, they realized it wasn't an exit—it was an entrance!"God's Country...""Aerial Holy Land!""It's not an exit! It's an entrance!!"The camera focused on the crew.Everyone's face held varying degrees of anticipation.The next second, the going merry shot out of the hole—it was exhilarating.What greeted their eyes was an island."It's an island!!!""It's a Sky Island!!!"...With a bang.The going merry slid for a distance before stabilizing and coming to a halt.Before their eyes were vast white clouds beneath the ship, and a misty, cloud-shrouded island not far ahead.Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper excitedly jumped right down.They discovered they could actually stand on the clouds and move around, unlike the White Sea."You guys... never mind.""Just remember to practice later!!"Satoru shouted. After all, this was the exciting time for Sky Island exploration, and making them practice now would be a major disappointment.As for the small and large bosses coming up, Satoruchose to trust Luffy's Protagonist's Halo; after all, he himself was currently very weak.Lu Satoru: I'm just a powerless avatar, what can I do?"We know, Satoru Mom!!"The three turned around, shouted at Satoru, and made a face.Satoru knew Luffy and Usopp were already capable, but Chopper definitely was."Oh, you two scoundrels! Are you corrupting Chopper now?"Satoru jumped, used a leverage step to land on the ship's railing, and charged toward Luffy and the others."Run!"Luffy and the others weren't flustered; instead, smiles were plastered across their faces.Zoro worried a lot about the crew; he was the only one who remembered to drop the anchor."The scenery here is truly beautiful, like being in a dream."An island on the clouds truly felt like a dream.Sanji, cigarette dangling from his lips, watched Satoru, who had blended in with Luffy and the others, playing together on the beach."I can't stand these four guys, all they do is play."Then he turned around and excitedly jumped down himself."Yahoo.""Aren't you the same way?"When it comes to complaining, Zoro currently holds the top spot among the Straw Hat Pirates.After Nami released... well, passively released the South Bird, she also jumped off the ship.Only Robin and Zoro were left on the ship.An air of... awkwardness naturally permeated the space."...What about you?"Robin spoke first, presumably asking Zoro if he was going down."Me? I will."Zoro replied straightforwardly.Robin's gaze rested on Luffy and the others on the beach."Before, I never imagined that sailing and making landfall could also be an adventure."Zoro didn't know how to answer.Satoru knew, since he was good with words, and suddenly popped up from the direction Robin was looking."I disagree with that, Miss Robin.""Sailing and making landfall *are* adventures. To be precise, they are the start of an adventure.""And the things that happen at sea, and the things that happen on the island, are the progression of the adventure.""Finally returning to the ship with your comrades is the end of the adventure, and simultaneously, the beginning of another.""The end is the beginning, and the beginning is the end.""Do you need a hand down?"Saying this, Satoru bent down and extended his hand, acting very gentlemanly.Robin smiled in return, walked forward, and jumped down past him.Satoru thought, seriously, she didn't give him any face.However, Satoru didn't retract his hand; instead, he turned and offered it to Zoro.Zoro glanced at the hand, looked up at Satoru's eyes, and then dismissively turned his head away.He had been sitting on the railing, and simply leaned back and dropped down.Satoru curled his lip, placed his other hand on the extended one, and slowly descended... "Wow!!! This place is amazing, it's filled with the spirit of adventure!!!"Luffy stood on the beach, looking toward the interior of the island, shouting excitedly.Unknown, fantastical—it was simply the best holy land for adventure.Nami also arrived on the beach, stretching her arms up to ease her waist."Mhm... the Marine won't be able to chase us here. Now we can finally get some good rest."But what she didn't know was that she would soon be proven wrong.Satoru walked past her and couldn't help but smile, "I worry that might be the case.""Why do you say that?" Nami asked, puzzled."Because everything ahead of us is unknown, isn't it, Miss Nami?"Satoru replied.Nami felt he had a point and could only silently pray that nothing went wrong, but seeing Luffy's crazily playing figure, she felt less confident... Everyone had now reached the beach.The group continued to explore this strange beach.Cloud chairs, and a hard devil fruit that almost chipped Luffy's tooth.Satoru remembered how to eat that fruit; it was similar to a coconut.You knock off the top, insert a straw, and drink the juice.This delighted Luffy, who kept praising Satoru for being so smart.Just as Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper were fighting over the juice of this strange devil fruit, a burst of music reached everyone's ears.
Chapter 251: This is how the captain is treated!"Alright, alright!""Why are you all fighting over it? Aren't there plenty of fruits on that tree?"Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper were all struggling to drink from the peculiar fruit, an Empty Island specialty that looked very much like a coconut.Bai Yun tried to persuade them, saying that the tree wasn't entirely made of these fruits, so why fight over just one?But no one listened to him. This was food, and it was a matter of dignity!However, a series of zither melodies drifted from afar, like a lullaby, drawing the attention of Luffy, the other two, and everyone else... Following the direction of the sound.Everyone looked."What's that sound?"As Zoro turned his head, he saw a fox approaching his feet—it should have been a fox, only its body wasn't as slender."What, isn't that a fox?""Wait, there's a person there!!"Sanji, with his sharp eyes, spotted someone standing on high ground in the distance."What?! Don't tell me it's that guerrilla soldier again!""Whistle!! Whistle!!"This guess was very much in line with Usopp's character."It shouldn't be, there's no 'Minotaur'.""They have wings, could it be an angel?"Bai Yun, with even sharper eyes, described the appearance of the person playing the zither on the high ground."An angel?"Given the previous example of the dried sour plum hag, Luffy and the others weren't holding out much hope.But when the person turned to look, it was the image of a young girl."Hasso!""Huh?"Luffy didn't understand what "Hasso" meant... The girl descended from the protruding cloud and walked towards them."Are you from the Blue Sea?""Come here, Sue Sue."Sue Sue was the fox's name. Hearing the girl's voice, it ran towards her."We flew up from below. Do you live here?"Luffy answered and asked."Yes, I am a resident here.""This is Angel Beach, a sacred place in the sky.""This Congo fruit, very few Blue Sea people know how to eat it. Is this your second time here?"Seeing the Congo fruit in Luffy's hand, with a straw inserted, the correct way to eat it, the girl thought it was their second visit.A second time? Nami and Usopp declared they'd rather die than experience that kind of sky-piercing current again."No, this is our first time. Bai Yun told us how to eat this."Luffy answered honestly, nudging his mouth in Bai Yun's direction.The girl's gaze followed, "You are indeed very clever.""Hahaha, no, no, you flatter me."Bai Yun was very happy. Who wouldn't be happy to be praised for being clever, as long as they didn't add "big" before it.The girl maintained a polite smile."My name is Conis. If you have any trouble, I will help you."With Conis saying that, Sanji immediately started with a love confession."Ah! Your gaze burns my heart..."Then, halfway through, he was pulled away by Nami."You're in the way.""We have many questions to ask. In short, this place is simply incredible to us."Nami said."Okay, please ask anything."Conis was very enthusiastic.But before Nami could ask, there was a sudden movement on the sea."Hey, something's coming from the sea."Zoro warned everyone to pay attention."It's a slug!"Luffy's reasoning for this conclusion was unknown."Ah! It's my father.""Hasso, Father."Conis also looked over; it turned out to be her dad."Hasso, Conis."Conis's father replied.Luffy still didn't understand what "Hasso" meant."What kind of conversation is that?"Then Luffy noticed the tool under Conis's father's feet."What is that boat?""That thing is really impressive.""Are you talking about the 'Waver'?"Conis asked back, but before she could explain, her father shouted first."Everyone, excuse me, I'm about to dock."As soon as he finished speaking, he capsized. Luffy and the others didn't move as he slid across the sea surface onto the beach, crashing all the way to the Congo tree before stopping.Everyone:... "Excuse me, are you not hurt?"Conis's father struggled to get up, but was still concerned about others.It left Zoro speechless."You should ask yourself first!!"Meanwhile, Nami looked at the Waver and remembered that at the beginning, Luffy and the others had fished out a similar-looking object from the ship that had fallen from the sky and sunk to the bottom of the sea."Ah! Luffy, isn't that what you fished out from the bottom of the sea? Did you bring it?""It's the 'Waver' written in Noland's diary, a boat that can sail without wind."Luffy held the Congo fruit and drank from it."Yes, I brought it."... "Are these your friends, Conis?"Conis's father righted the Waver, acting as if nothing had happened."Yes, Father, I just met them. They are from the Blue Sea."Conis answered truthfully."Is that so? Then there must be many things you don't understand. This is the White White Sea. Excuse me.""Excuse me, my name is Pagaya."Two "excuse me"s made Luffy and the others feel embarrassed. Usopp and Sanji quickly replied."No, no, you're too kind.""That's right, we're the ones who should be embarrassed."Pagaya was as enthusiastic as Conis, and since they were friends, he invited Luffy and the others to dine at his house.With food involved, Luffy exclaimed, "Great!"As for the ingredients from Empty Island, Sanji said, "Empty Island cuisine? Can I cook something?"Nami, however, was very interested in the Waver."First, I'd like to ask, how does this thing move without any shells or sails?""Ah, you don't know about shells?"Conis asked back.Everyone shook their heads, except for Bai Yun and Robin.Robin simply didn't want to shake her head... After understanding the Waver, an impromptu test-drive session began.Luffy went first.And then he capsized.He completely sank.The surface of the White White Sea was like ice; you could walk on it, but if you hit or stomped on it hard, you would sink.Bai Yun immediately flew over, pulled Luffy out, then held his leg and drove the Waver back.It was a bit like how captives were treated in ancient times, tied with ropes and dragged by a horse.This is how the captain is treated!
Chapter 251: Are You the God of the Blue Sea?Bai Yun drove the Waver with one hand, looking very impressive, but Luffy, who was being dragged by his foot, looked far from it.Back on shore.Bai Yun also crashed, but not completely, because he could fly.Bai Yun thought, 'I've replicated Pagaya's Waver driving skills, but I don't need to replicate the crashing too, do I?!'..."Ah, it's all my fault for lending you the Waver, I'm sorry.""Are you alright?"Conis and her father, Pagaya, immediately said.Bai Yun landed and comforted them."It's fine, Luffy isn't afraid of falling. At most, he'll be weak for a while because of the water, but he'll be fine soon.""That's good." x2"No!! You... you... you can fly?!" x2"And this is your first time on a Sky Island, yet you can drive a Waver!"It could only be said that they were indeed father and daughter; Conis and Pagaya's reactions were identical, even their words were the same, and their address for Bai Yun changed to "you" due to their shock."Yeah, isn't that normal?"Bai Yun replied calmly."I'm sorry, I'm sorry, you don't have a Wind Dial under your feet, and you can fly. You wouldn't happen to be the 'God' of the Blue Sea, would you?!"Pagaya suddenly became very respectful. Bai Yun wasn't used to this feeling; it was fine with enemies, but with friends, it felt too distant."Hahaha, I'm happy you say that.""However, I don't have the ability to be a 'God.' Flying is just a special leg technique. You don't have to be so... well, reserved.""Many people in the Blue Sea know this leg technique."Bai Yun indicated that he wasn't lying; those Marines who knew "Moonwalk" were examples."As for why I can drive a Waver, my learning ability is just a little better than average."The others stood behind Bai Yun, with expressions that said, "Yes, yes, you're right.""Is that so? I apologize.""You're amazing."Conis and Pagaya believed Bai Yun's explanation."To make full use of its power, the Waver is designed to be very light, so even a small wave can affect its direction.""If you're not someone who deeply understands the ocean, it's very difficult to handle it skillfully. I apologize."Pagaya explained, mainly for Luffy's benefit."Is it that difficult? I wanted to try riding it too."Chopper asked."Mm-hmm, I've been training since I was little, and I only recently learned to ride it. Talent like Bai Yun's is very rare."Conis replied."It takes about ten years of training. Talent like this young man's is very rare, I apologize."Pagaya picked up where Conis left off. "I apologize" seemed to be a mandatory phrase in his every sentence to outsiders.Being praised like this, Bai Yun said, "No, no, I just got lucky."Usopp, on the other hand, was very surprised. "Ten years? That's too long! Who has that kind of perseverance?!"Bai Yun patted his shoulder, signaling him to look back.They saw Nami skillfully driving the Waver across the White Sea."Nami's riding it!!!"Usopp's eyes popped out in shock. After all, it was normal for Bai Yun to ride because of his Devil Fruit ability, but Nami didn't have a replicated Devil Fruit. As someone who had seen a Waver for the first time, she could ride it just by watching?Bai Yun patted his shoulder again."People can't be compared.""Besides, Nami is no stranger to the sea and wind."Pagaya couldn't believe it; two geniuses who could ride a Waver just by watching appeared so quickly."Oh my! That's amazing! I can't believe it.""Miss Nami!!! You're wonderful!!!"Sanji was as infatuated as ever; even a punch from Nami was love to him."Why can she ride it?"Luffy had a childlike personality, but he had been "beaten" by Bai Yun when he was young, and Bai Yun could do almost anything, so he was immune to Bai Yun. But he couldn't accept why Nami could.Nami even taunted him."It really does require skill.""You need to be very careful. You won't be able to learn it, Luffy."No explanation, just pure taunting.
Chapter 252: I Just Thought of Other Happy ThingsThe first experience on Sky Island was "capsizing."It's just that Luffy's capsize was quite pathetic.Satoru's was quite... relaxed?? Anyway, he didn't fall, and that's what matters.The waver that crashed three times: "Oh right, right, right, yeah, yeah, yeah..." Luffy and Satoru capsized, and even Pagaya, a Sky Island local, capsized too.But Nami was very handy with it.Even Satoru, who possesses the Replication Fruit, found it incredible; however, having a genius by his side was very nice for him.But Luffy was very unhappy because he capsized, and moreover, Nami even mocked him."You have to be very careful; you won't be able to learn it, Luffy."Therefore, Luffy expressed:"Hey, Nami, we're going to the old man's house. Get down here quickly, you idiot, get down here quickly.""No class."Sanji raised his leg and "gently" pressed it onto Luffy's head; as mentioned before, this is the Captain's treatment."You guys go ahead, I'll play a bit longer, is that okay? Old man."Nami was like she'd found a new toy, unable to put it down."Yes, please be careful."Pagaya replied.Having received an affirmative answer, Nami sped off with a whoosh, enjoying the thrill and the strong wind.At the same time, she wondered if this waver could be driven in the ordinary sea, the Blue Sea below?"The one Luffy brought back is probably already broken. I really want to take a waver back!!"If it were the "Thief Cat" of the past, once she drove this waver out, Nami wouldn't have come back, but she was different now; there were things more important than a waver."Why is that Nami person doing so well? That thing is shaking so much."Usopp complained; seeing how much that wavershook, any thought he had of trying it was completely dispelled."She looks so happy..."Luffy watched Nami galloping across the sea, with envy in his eyes, and of course, jealousy."Sink for me!"Sanji instantly gave him a punch to the back of the head."Do you think you're still a child!!!""Hahahaha."Satoru couldn't help but laugh; he remembered when they were kids, Luffy had done the same to him; he really hadn't changed a bit."What are you laughing at?""If Miss Nami sinks, is that a funny joke?"Sanji's murderous gaze turned toward him.Smiling, Satoru took the cigarette from his mouth, took a puff, and then threw it away."It's not funny.""I'm laughing because I just thought of other happy things."As he exhaled the smoke, Satoru replied.Once he finished exhaling the smoke, Satorustepped off and flew up."In an unfamiliar place, you guys are actually comfortable leaving Nami alone.""I'll go follow her.""Who told you that you still don't know the Air Compression Technique?"By the time Sanji snapped out of it, Satoru had already flown next to Nami."You bastard!! Take good care of Miss Nami. If Miss Nami loses even a single hair, I won't let you off."Sanji seemed to have quite a temper?After saying that, he grabbed Luffy by the back of his collar and dragged him away... Over here, Pagaya and Conis led Luffy and the others up the Cloud Ladder toward their home.They passed by the Cloud Cutting Yard.Under Pagaya's explanation, it was a workplace where clouds were fashioned into various shapes to make life more convenient.The "spiral passage" Luffy and the others flew up from the White Sea was made of clouds, called the [River of Clouds].Subsequently, Pagaya explained how Sea Cloudsand Island Clouds were formed (this was mentioned earlier), and the clouds usually cut at the Cloud Cutting Yard were Island Clouds.They walked along like this, explaining and sight-seeing.Soon, they arrived at Pagaya's house."This is my home, please come in.""Wow, what a great location. The scenery is completely unobstructed.""I can even see the backs of Miss Nami and Satoru."Sanji said with emotion."...""That bastard Satoru!!!"Sanji was very indignant; why did Satoru get to enjoy "a world for two" with Miss Nami!!!!
Chapter 253: Dial EnergyThe journey to Skypiea.Now they've split into two groups.Nami was enjoying herself on the sea, riding the Waver. Bai Yun was so considerate; since she was unfamiliar with the place, he accompanied her. Yes, that's right.Meanwhile, Luffy and the others visited Pagaya and Conis's home. Every adventurous place always has friendly 'NPCs' for the protagonists... 'Usopp is an idiot.'At Conis's house.Holding a shell, Luffy immediately praised Usopp.Usopp was delighted, "Ah! Why are you talking about me?!""Haha, now try pressing the top of the shell."Conis said."This one?"Luffy did as he was told, extending a finger and pressing down."Usopp is an idiot~""Ah! Why are you talking about me?!""Haha, now try pressing the top of the shell."The voices of the three of them just now came out of the shell's opening, shocking Luffy and Usopp! So amazing! So fun!!!"Wow, even the shell looks down on Usopp!"This perfectly fit Luffy's thought process."What are you talking about? Wasn't that your voice?"Usopp immediately retorted.Zoro, being more observant, said, "Huh, that's amazing, it can record sound.""Is this the 'Dial' you mentioned earlier?"Conis nodded slightly."Yes, this is a Tone Dial. It can record and play back sounds. It's a shell found in the White-White Sea.""It's mainly used for music recording.""I see, that's really impressive."Zoro replied."If this is a Dial, then how does it make the Waver move?"Robin asked a technical question.Clearly, the sound from a Tone Dial couldn't power the Waver."No, the Waver is powered by this 'Wind Dial.' This is a small one."Conis pulled out a Wind Dial from behind her back."If you blow air into it for 30 minutes, it can release 30 minutes of wind."Conis explained, and it appeared! "Spatial artifact!"Bai Yun had never understood the principle behind Skypiea's Dials, but some things just seemed to defy logic. This was the world of One Piece, after all; what scientific principles were there to discuss?"Connecting the Wind Dial to the back of the Waver gives it power. As for how much power, that depends on the size of the Wind Dial."Conis continued to explain."I see, so that's how it moves."Robin nodded slightly in response.Luffy stood on the balcony, looking out at the sea, where Nami and Bai Yun's figures could still be faintly seen."That's so nice, I want to ride the Waver too, I'm so envious.""It's rare that we have one ourselves...""You do have one, but it's all broken down. Besides, that's a product from 200 years ago, it must have stopped working long ago."Usopp said, but recently, it seemed everything he said was contradicted."That's not necessarily true. The Dial power we use is essentially the shell's corpse.""As long as the shell isn't damaged, its function is permanent."Conis explained. Bai Yun was even more certain: artifact! This was an artifact!!"Really!!!"Luffy was full of anticipation."But you don't know how to drive it!"Usopp poured cold water on his excitement again.Luffy pouted and continued to look at Nami and Bai Yun."I'm so envious...""It seems there are other types."Robin said, referring to the 'Dials,' and not without reason, such as the glowing Dial on the table now."Yes, that's a Lamp Dial.""While not a direct resource, Skypiea's culture coexists with 'Dial Energy.'""There are also 'Flame Dials' for storing fire, 'Flavor Dials' for storing taste, 'Vision Dials' for storing images, and so on."Conis listed other types of Dials. Daily life in Skypiea was inseparable from Dials.Chopper listened with starry eyes, "So interesting! So interesting!!"It really was interesting.Before going to Skypiea, Bai Yun had been wondering if he would have the chance to own a complete set of all the Dials, especially the 'Vision Dials.' He wanted to get... buy a few, to record future adventures. That would make for an excellent 'drama series' to enjoy with tea in his old age.
Chapter 254: As long as there's a health bar, I can still fight!!Luffy and the others arrived at Conis's house and learned about the indispensable Dial energy, which is closely related to daily life on Sky Island.Meanwhile, Nami was riding her waver across the sea, with Satoru flying above her, seemingly'shielding' her... "Guaah!!"Suddenly, Sanji's shout came from the kitchen.Zoro smiled, "What's wrong? Did you cut off a finger?"Sanji ignored him, sticking out his tongue and coughing twice.Pagaya immediately turned around and asked him, "What's wrong?""I've never tasted this sky-blue sauce before, so I tried it.""But this taste... how should I describe it? It's very strong, and my tongue is numb."Sanji held a bottle of sky-blue sauce in his hand. It must be said, the color was quite pretty, and it was this stuff that made him shout."Oh, that's spoiled. My apologies."Pagaya replied calmly.Sanji turned and smashed the sauce bottle in his hand, "Why keep it if it's spoiled!!!""Sanji seems very happy."In the living room, Luffy commented upon hearing the commotion from the kitchen.It's unclear how he associated the sound of breaking glass with happiness."He's probably gone crazy with joy after seeing the food from Sky Island."Usopp had an expression that confirmed this.Zoro, meanwhile, had already fallen asleep.Robin and Chopper were still learning about other Dials from Conis... "Alright, it's done!!""Sky Island's Special Fruit-Infused Heavenly Delicacies Full Feast!"After cooking, Sanji and Pagaya brought out the meal.Only Sanji's cooking could be given such a name; if someone else named it that, Satoru would have to reconsider.Satoru: I should have gone to eat. Miss Nami is a lucky person destined for good fortune."It's so lavish!!""Delicious, this shrimp is indescribably good."With such a feast before him, if Luffy didn't move, one would have to suspect he was possessed."Huh? Where's Miss Nami? She's not on the sea.""Satoru isn't either."Sanji walked to the balcony, intending to call Namiand Satoru back for dinner, but he didn't see them."They must have gone somewhere else to play. With Satoru there, they'll be fine; don't worry about them."Luffy trusted Satoru implicitly, even if it was just a clone.Conis, however, suddenly thought of something, and her face filled with panic."Father! That... will it be alright!!""Hmm, Conis, I also have a bad feeling."Pagaya replied."What's wrong, mmm mmm... Is something the matter?"Luffy asked, chewing on meat.Conis looked at Luffy, her eyes filled with apology."In this'Sky Holy Land,' there's a place where no one is allowed to step foot, no matter what.""It's right next to this island.""You can reach it quickly by waver.""What kind of place is forbidden?"Zoro asked, looking up."It's the Holy Area! It's the 'Skypiea' where God resides!!!"Conis replied excitedly, her fear clearly visible in her eyes."The place where God resides? 'Skypiea'?"Luffy repeated."What happens if you step foot there? Miss Namiwill be alright, won't she!!"Sanji immediately asked."You will receive God's Judgment."Conis looked at Sanji, her body visibly trembling as she spoke the words "God's Judgment.""God's Judgment?"Zoro also didn't understand."Anyway, it means if Nami and Satoru go to that Skypiea, God will attack them, right?"Luffy understood surprisingly well; that interpretation was indeed valid."That's also true, but God is..."Conis nodded, but was interrupted by Luffy halfway through her sentence."Hahaha, that's no big deal. I remember Satorusaying when he was little, even if it's God, as long as there's a health bar, I can still fight!!"
Chapter 255: Bai Yun, the God's Messenger?After Luffy and the others learned about Dial energy at Pagaya's house, lunchtime arrived—(I got distracted there)—anyway, it was lunchtime. Sanji and Pagaya teamed up to prepare a magnificent feast using Sky Island ingredients. However, when they went to call Bai Yun and Nami back, the two were nowhere to be seen.It was then that Conis suddenly remembered God's Island, God, and God's Judgment, and she quickly explained the situation to Luffy and the others.Luffy declared that Bai Yun had once said!"Even if it's a god, as long as it has a health bar, I can still fight it!!"Bai Yun (thinking): You still think so highly of me, Luffy! If my current clone runs into Enel, could I borrow your plot armor?"It's so... big!""What is this?"Nami stared blankly at the forest ahead, where the trees towered hundreds of meters high."It's clearly a forest.""And there's land. It feels completely out of place on Sky Island."Bai Yun slid down from Nami's head, 'applied a shield,' and landed to her right... 'The [Holy Land].'"So, does the Holy Land really have a god?"After Luffy finished his declaration, 'if it has a health bar, then we can fight it,' Conis and Pagaya were utterly shocked and could barely believe what they had just heard.Nevertheless, Luffy asked indifferently, 'Does God truly exist?' Courtesy compelled Conis to answer."Yes, because this is the Land of God, ruled by the almighty [God Enel]."As Luffy listened, the corners of his mouth slowly curled up.Usopp knew things were going south."Hey! Luffy, what were you just thinking?! Listen carefully! A place where you are forbidden to take even a single step means you absolutely cannot go there, Luffy!!"Luffy was already grinning, showing a mouthful of white teeth."Oh really... there's a place we absolutely can't go?""A place we absolutely can't go...""I wasn't planning on going in. I just want to go find Bai Yun and Nami, hehe."As mentioned before, Luffy cannot lie; his intentions are always obvious.Zoro, Sanji, and Usopp looked at his expression and knew: he was definitely going to go in... 'Wait a minute, isn't God supposed to be very merciful? Even if we enter a forbidden place, God will forgive us, won't he?'"It's like what Bai Yun always said when we were kids: 'The Great Compassionate Gatling Bodhisattva.' The Gatling Bodhisattva is a god too, Bai Yun said so."Luffy asked, and though Bai Yun wasn't physically present, his influence was felt.Conis was confused."Gatling... Bodhisattva? Is that a god from your Blue Sea? Is Bai Yun... a God's Messenger? A Priest?"The others (thinking): Absolutely impossible. There's no way a God's Messenger could be that... ridiculous."Hmm... I don't know either. But every time Bai Yun uses that spinning gun of his, he says, 'The Great Compassionate Gatling Bodhisattva.'""When we were kids, the water beads he shot out hurt a lot when they hit you."Luffy explained, recalling the rare times Bai Yun lost his temper as a child, when he would'summon' the Gatling Bodhisattva every time.Gatling (thinking): Thanks a lot, spinning gun... Aside from Chopper and Robin, everyone else suddenly remembered that Bai Yun had also said it during the fight against Arlong.Wasn't that guy just talking nonsense?"Is that so...""But, coming back to the topic... after all, violating God's rules is, in itself, blasphemy against God."Conis pulled the conversation back on track.Luffy heard this and replied, "Really? Who cares? It makes no difference to me."Everyone had guessed this would happen. Chopper was so surprised his jaw nearly hit the floor, thinking:"That means you don't care whether God forgives you or not—you're going to barge in anyway!?""Alright, let's go find Nami and Bai Yun... Ah! Wait, let me finish eating this first."After a very brief moment of concern for Bai Yun and Nami, Luffy chose food again. Or perhaps he just had immense trust in them?Sanji immediately objected. "You're taking your sweet time! What if something happened to Nami-san? Bai Yun himself said he's just a weak clone right now. We can eat when we get back! Nobody is going to steal your food!"
Chapter 256: Hand it over!Knowing about the existence of the Holy Land, God, and God's Judgment, Sanji only wanted to quickly find Nami, explaining that Baiyun was also there, but he himself had said that he was just a clone, very weak.Zoro chewed on something, glanced at Sanji, and swallowed it."Do you believe everything Baiyun says?"Baiyun: What did I say! What did I say!! I'm such an honest person.Sanji fell silent. Indeed, even the clone Baiyun claimed was very weak had almost driven Crocodile insane in Alabasta.Conis also said,"We still can't determine where Baiyun and Nami went. It's best for everyone not to act rashly.""If we anger God Enel, it'll all be over."That was true, so Sanji had no choice but to give up.At this moment, Pagaya spoke again."Ah, right, about the old waver you all mentioned earlier, could I take a look? Perhaps I can fix it.""By the way, my father is a waver repairman."Conis explained, which proved that his family could afford this "beach villa.""Really? Then please do!"Luffy, still chewing, immediately replied excitedly upon hearing this... Back before God's Island, with Nami and Baiyun.Baiyun said it was a forest, and Nami replied,"I'm not blind, I know it's a forest, but you're right, this forest feels out of place with Skypiea.""And these trees are too massive, aren't they? How old must they be?""I can't even see the treetops.""Definitely many years old," Baiyun replied."..."Nami was speechless. "How come I never knew you were so good at spouting nonsense, Baiyun?""Not at all.""Who's praising you?!"Nami yelled, exasperated."Shh!"At this moment, a sound suddenly came from the forest, and Baiyun signaled Nami to be quiet.Immediately, Nami also heard the sound."Maybe we should just go back..."Nami asked in a low voice."It's too late."Baiyun replied calmly.Nami then heard a click behind her.Another person wearing a bull-faced mask appeared behind them, aiming the cannon in their hands at them.And from the forest ahead, sounds continued to emerge.Roars of beasts, cries of birds, shouts of humans.And human voices in conversation.It seemed some people were chasing someone.As they approached the forest exit, which was where Nami and Baiyun were, the person with the bull-faced mask raised their cannon, jumped, and fired a shot into the forest.The intense explosion illuminated Baiyun and Nami's faces with its light. Baiyun was fine, but Nami looked terrified. What in the world was happening?!The Minotaur landed silently.The explosion subsided, but thick smoke billowed.Suddenly, on the forest ground, a person emerged from the dust, collapsed on the ground, their face covered in blood, looking miserable."What happened! What happened?!"Nami was already bewildered.The person noticed her and Baiyun, immediately took a breath, and shouted,"Hey!! Save me!! Let me get on the ship!!""I missed the ship, please save me!!""I'll repay you however you want.""Let you get on the ship... but this can only carry one person... I don't know..."Nami didn't know how to answer.The desire to survive makes people do unpredictable things. Hearing Nami say that, the person directly pulled out a gun."Bastard, then give me the ship!"Seeing this, Baiyun soared into the air and flew towards the man.In the man's sight, Baiyun's back was illuminated by the sun, like a savior, as if extending a helping hand to him.The man couldn't help but raise his hands, wanting to accept Baiyun's help, and then... "Hand it over!"Baiyun snatched the pistol from his hand."Thanks."Then Baiyun turned around and went back, went back!
Chapter 257: No Money, But Plenty of Bullets"Give it to me!"Bai Yun and Nami had an accident in front of God's Island.A guerilla soldier with a bull-face mask, the sound of the forest, and a man half-dead from a beating emerging from the dust.The man, unable to get help, pulled out a gun, preparing to rob them. Bai Yun thought, "How did you know I needed a gun? What a good person."Just like that, the man went from great joy to great sorrow, from thinking he was covered by the light of salvation to being utterly bewildered."What do you mean?! What do you mean?! Save me! Please!"The man shouted in confusion, the sounds behind him growing closer, and despair surged in his heart.Bai Yun glanced at him sideways, then resolutely returned to Nami's side.It wasn't worth it to save him. Not only did they not know him at all, but he had just pointed a gun at them.Furthermore, he had already been targeted by Enel. With Observation Haki locking onto him, he couldn't escape. Saving him would only be taking on a "bomb."So, why do something that offers no benefit?To accumulate good deeds?Bai Yun stated that he was a rather realistic person.Naturally, being played angered him. If he was going to die in the end, shouldn't he at least get to speak his mind?Just as the man was about to curse Bai Yun, he noticed the guerilla soldiers behind him and Nami."Guerilla soldiers..."And just as he uttered those three words, another anomaly occurred, causing those who had been chasing him from behind to stop in their tracks."Hm?"The man still didn't know what was happening.Then, a blue light descended over the man, enveloping him, and immediately, a giant pillar of lightning struck, electricity overflowing and thunder roaring.The power of the explosion was completely incomparable to the guerilla soldiers' earlier cannon fire.The trees, the ground, and the man were all blasted to smithereens.Nami raised her arm to shield her eyes from the dazzling electric light.The guerilla soldier also raised his shield. "Damn it, it's Enel! He actually used [Land]!"With a flip, the guerilla soldier revealed the ice-skate-like waver under his feet, turned around, and left without looking back.By this time, Nami was drenched in sweat, easily visible as she was only wearing a bikini top.She turned her head, looking at the retreating figure of the guerilla soldier, her eyes filled with doubt and confusion.Just then, a sound came from ahead."Quick! Get the [Water Dial]!""Put out the fire!"Nami immediately wanted to warn Bai Yun to hide when she heard this, but when she turned around,Bai Yun had already hidden in the blind spot to the right of the opening blasted by the lightning pillar, waving at Nami to hurry over.Nami:...Behind the bombed opening, four men, a dog, and a bird emerged.The four men.One had a spider-leg-like hairstyle, wore purple clothes, and generally maintained a look of biting his upper lip and rolling his eyes.One was bald, with baggy pants and sunglasses.One was spherical and plump, wearing an orange hat on his head.One wore a pilot's hat and goggles, with two stiff, straight whiskers on either side."That man just now seemed to be talking to someone."The bald man spoke, his pet dog following him."Woof woof!""Shut that damn dog up!"The pilot man pointed at the dog and shouted. During the previous chase, that dog had hit his pet bird."It was the guerilla soldier, he's already run away."The spherical man's remark was in response to the bald man.The bald man nodded."Heh heh, he was begging for his life, how naive."The spider-haired man then pulled out the Tone Dial from inside his clothes. On the other end of the Tone Dial was Enel's voice.The spider-haired man listened and nodded, showing extreme respect.After putting away the Tone Dial, he informed the others of Enel's words."The next batch of [illegal immigrants] has already invaded our country.""Again?"The pilot man asked.The spider-haired man nodded."I just received a report from Amazon that seven Blue Sea people have entered the country by ship."Nami and Bai Yun listened in the dark. With the words "Amazon" and "seven people," Nami immediately realized they were talking about them."Illegal immigrants, so we'll end up like that man?""What does it all mean? Who are these people? And where is this place?"Nami kept thinking, but this clearly exceeded her understanding. How could she figure out a place she didn't recognize at all?"Only seven people, a piece of cake.""Seven heads, that doesn't divide evenly by four..."Meanwhile, the four men had already started calculating how to divide the people for "fun."This scared Nami, who signaled Bai Yun to be quiet, quiet!Then, the next sentence from one of the four men made Nami's eyes freeze."Even if we kill two now, five still doesn't divide evenly."The two people mentioned in that sentence clearly referred to him and Bai Yun.Bai Yun wasn't surprised. He had been confused before as to why these four men, who all possessed Observation Haki, or what they called "Mantra," couldn't detect Nami. Now it made sense."Let's go."Bai Yun said.Nami, jolted awake, immediately stepped onto the waver and sped off.But she found that Bai Yun hadn't followed. Turning back, she saw Bai Yun with his back to her, confronting the four men and two beasts in the forest."Miss Nami, don't worry about me, just go."Bai Yun said. He turned to look, and Nami's figure was almost out of sight. He could only say he was being overly sentimental, or perhaps Nami trusted him."You're not one of those seven, you snuck in, didn't you?"The spider man asked."Guess."Bai Yun replied with a smile. These two words were so useful, weren't they?"Guess? Heh heh, what's your purpose?!"The pilot man asked this."Either we wait for Amazon to ask if you paid the entry fee, or you accept punishment now. You choose."Before Bai Yun could answer, the spherical man continued, and the other three had no objections, surprisingly principled.But Bai Yun shook his head. "I am partners with those seven.""No money, but plenty of bullets!"Bai Yun said domineering (domineeringly), unholstering his pistol with one hand. He looked inside and saw only one bullet. He was practically slapping himself in the face.Bai Yun was so angry he almost swore.One! Is that for me?!
Chapter 258: Just Want To Beat You All To Death, Or Have You All Beaten To DeathIn the original historical trajectory, it was a bit strange that the four priests with Observation Hakicouldn't find Nami.But now, when it was Satoru's turn, she was discovered.Satoru was also very loyal and let Nami leave, and Nami was also very "loyal" as she left without even looking back.She did the right thing; with her current strength, if she stayed, Satoru would probably have to divide his attention to take care of her, so it was better to just leave....Facing the round man, who was one of the four priests, "Forest Priest" Daigo, who asked to confirm if they had paid the entrance fee or if they would accept sanctions now.Satoru stated that he was a comrade of Luffy and the others, no need to confirm, he had no money! He wouldn't give his life!! He had bullets!! He would give them away freely!!Then he opened the magazine and took a look; there was only one bullet left. The slap in the face came so fast."Hahahaha, you've got guts, or are you just ignorantly courting death!!"The bald man carrying a sword said; he was one of the four priests, "Sky Breeder" Ohm."I was just joking~""How about you go confirm now, and I'll leave first?"Satoru expressed that a real man knows when to bend and when to stretch.The four were stunned. "Sky Boss" Gedatsu rolled his eyes, almost unable to catch his breath, "He seems to think we're idiots... Hmm, hmm, hmm."The pilot man, who was the "Sky Knight" Shura, stared fixedly at Satoru."You're biting your lip again!!""What'seems to', he's clearly just playing us for fools!!"Satoru smiled, "So smart.""Just now, didn't you also ask me what my purpose was?""Me? I just want to beat you all to death, or have you all beaten to death.""What do you think?"Satoru's words were!Overflowing with Haki!"You're courting death!!"Shura couldn't take it anymore, mounted his bird, and charged over....Meanwhile, over at the Holy Land in the sky, Angel Island, Lovely Street.The Holy Land police, the White Beret Unit, had already set out to capture Luffy and the others.Nami was rushing back with all her might; she had to hurry and notify everyone that they had been played by that damn Amazon old lady.By the coast.Luffy and the others came here after finishing lunch, preparing to look for Nami and Satoru.Luffy handed the old waver he had fished up from the seabed to Pagaya to take a look.Pagaya indicated that it was indeed a very old waver, older than himself.During their conversation, Luffy saw something coming from the cloud ladder."Old man, what is that thing?"Pagaya was puzzled and turned to look, "Ah?"Then they heard a voice coming from that direction."That suspicious ship, stop right there!!"Although Luffy didn't recognize them, judging by the tone, he knew they were up to no good."Who are they? Those guys."...After they got closer, they saw a group of guys wearing white berets crawling over.This way of walking was quite explosive in Luffy's cognition; even Luffy opened his mouth in surprise."Stop the advance, the whole team."The captain of the White Beret Unit, McKinley, shouted, and everyone stood up.He first greeted Pagaya and Conis, the father and daughter."Heso!""Heso!"Luffy still couldn't understand this way of greeting."Hey, hey, what are you guys saying!!"And on the going merry, Sanji, Usopp, and Chopperwere looking at the beach from the stern."Why are those guys crawling forward?"Sanji was puzzled.Usopp replied, "I don't know, they must be perverts."Chopper believed whatever he was told."So these are perverts..."If Satoru were here, he would really want to tell him.No, no, no, this isn't a pervert, at most it's just weird. As for perverts, they will come in the future, and they will always exist, skrrrrrt.Regardless of who they were, Sanji just wanted to go find Miss Nami quickly... and Satoru.Satoru: I thank you, still remembering me.But before he could speak, McKinley shouted first."It's you lot, right!!""Seven illegal entrants from the Blue Sea!!"
Chapter 259: I Am Your Bane!"You're asking for death!!"Facing Bai Yun's provocation, Shura couldn't hold back. He mounted his pet bird, gripped his knight's spear, and thrust it towards Bai Yun.Bai Yun, however, showed utter disdain, remaining completely unperturbed even as the spear tip neared him.With a flash, he appeared behind Shura, first stomping the bird down, then cocking his pistol and aiming it at the back of Shura's head.Shura's eyes widened uncontrollably.So fast!!This was the only thought the four had after witnessing Bai Yun's speed.Of course, with Air Walk and Silent Step, even Hawk-Eye had remarked, "His speed is pretty good." And after so long, Bai Yun's mastery of Air Walk had only improved.His clone's strength might not be much in Enel's eyes, but it was more than enough against these four High Priests."Who exactly are you?"Shura was perplexed. What was the purpose of someone with such power coming to Skypiea?"I am your destined bane!"Bai Yun said with a smile.Behind him, Ohm and the other two, ignoring Shura, attacked directly. They were truly good teammates."Wait!!"Bai Yun put away his gun, turned sideways, and extended his palm.What kind of move is this?!!Ohm and the other two abruptly halted.Shura also immediately retreated, abandoning his pet bird. After a roll, he looked at Bai Yun, but with the previous lesson, he dared not attack rashly again."Have you ever witnessed a palm technique that descends from the sky?"Bai Yun said mysteriously and with an air of oppression.Then, with a burst, he flew up.The four immediately stood ready."...""...""...""..."One minute passed~"Damn it!! We've been tricked!! He flew out of our Mantra range."Ohm reacted, so furious that his teeth were almost grinding to dust."That damn bastard!!!"Shura gripped his spear tightly. As a High Priest, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?Just as the four were about to return, a thunderclap echoed through the clear sky! A bolt of lightning struck the air.The four immediately stopped in their tracks."It's Lord Enel!!!"Gedatsu exclaimed."Hahahaha, that guy is dead!!"Shura burst into laughter, clearly believing that Lord Enel's lightning strike was aimed at Bai Yun... "Seven illegal immigrants from the Blue Sea!!"Meanwhile, on the beach, McKinley revealed Luffy and their current status on Skypiea.Pagaya and Conis were both startled."What!! Illegal immigrants!!"Luffy, still clueless, asked, "Huh? What does that mean?"McKinley then produced photos of Luffy and his crew, taken by the Amazonian old woman with a Visual Dial at the Gate of Heaven, indicating that Luffy and his crew shouldn't try to deny it.With the evidence before them, although Pagaya and Conis had a good impression of Luffy and thought they were good people, they couldn't say anything."Please confess leniently, no need to explain. However, there's no need to be nervous either.""Illegal entry is only a Class 11 crime under the [Divine Judgment]. If you accept the punishment, you can be released on the spot and continue sightseeing.""What's the big deal? You should have said something sooner, you scared us for nothing. Alright, what's the punishment?"Sanji, cigarette in mouth and arms crossed, looked as if he was the one punishing others."It's very simple: please pay ten times the entry fee.""10 billion Extol per person. For the seven of you, that's 70 billion Extol."No matter the currency, anything involving billions is a significant sum, unless it's the Bank of Heaven or Zimbab... well, never mind, you get the idea."What, 7... 70 billion? How much is that in Berries?"Usopp asked."Berries, the currency of the Blue Sea. If converted to Berries, it's one Berry for every ten thousand Extol."McKinley stated the exchange rate between Berries and Extol."70 billion Extol, which is 7 million Berries."While Usopp was still counting on his fingers, Robin calmly stated, as if the punishment didn't apply to her.
Chapter 260: Satoru's Temporary Solo JourneyOn the vast sea.A merchant ship was sailing along.The weather was nice, with blue skies and white clouds. The sea breeze was light, and Satoru was on the deck enjoying the breeze.Ocas, the owner of the merchant ship, had a grandson named Omir—a little blonde brat who really disliked Satoru.Because for the half-day Satoru had been there, he had been sitting in a chair resting like some big shot. His grandfather was extremely respectful to him, and the sailors even brought him tea and water.Most importantly, as soon as Satoru arrived, he shot and killed Omir's seagull friend, then roasted and ate it right in front of him!!! He even tempted Omir to eat it too!! He was simply a devil!!"So what if he can shoot? What's the big deal! I can do it too!!""And he's always muttering to himself. Is he some kind of psycho?!"Omir hid behind the mast, his hiding posture much like Chopper's. His speculations about Satoru all reached Satoru's ears, but Satoru had no interest in picking on a child.Opening his eyes, Satoru realized that whenever he closed them, he was watching the journey on Sky Island through his clone's vision."Well now, launching a sneak attack, are we, Eneru?""If I remember correctly, the group splits up later, right?""It seems one clone isn't enough for 'playing' around. Let's have another one!"With that, Satoru raised his hand and snapped his fingers. Ten thousand meters above on Sky Island, it seemed something had responded."Oh boy, I'm exhausted."After snapping his fingers, Satoru complained about being tired and took a sip of tea.Omir immediately complained, "What's so tiring about just snapping your fingers?"Satoru looked in his direction. Omir quickly covered his mouth, looking like a thief with a guilty conscience.Satoru just stared at him, his hand slowly moving toward his waist as if he were about to draw a gun.Omir was so scared his legs trembled.Seeing this from the second-floor deck, Ocas's heart nearly leaped out of his chest. He immediately ran down the stairs."Mr. Satoru, no...""My waist is a bit itchy."Satoru scratched his waist.Thud!!Plop!!Two sounds.Ocas fell down the stairs.Omir's legs gave out, and he plopped down on his butt."What's wrong with you two, grandfather and grandson?""Are your legs both that weak? Are you okay?"Satoru stood up and helped Ocas up.Ocas realized he had misunderstood Satoru and felt a bit embarrassed."I'm fine, I'm fine. I was just in a hurry.""What's the rush? It's better for elderly people to take it slow.""So, you called my name just now?"Satoru asked knowingly. Was that movement really because of an itchy waist, or was he 'bullying a child'?"Uh... right... it's nothing, really. I was just wondering if the tea is good."Ocas felt a bit awkward.Satoru replied with a smile."It's quite good.""When I get off the ship, how about giving me a few thousand pounds?""What?!" Ocas was startled. A few thousand pounds? He probably didn't even have a thousand pounds in total."Just kidding.""I couldn't carry a few thousand pounds anyway."Satoru replied.Ocas: "...""Mr. Ocas, a pirate ship is attacking ahead!!""It's the Silver Hook Pirates."Just as Ocas didn't know how to respond to Satoru, the shout from the sailor in the crow's nest "saved" him."Is it the Silver Hook Pirates?""Alright, drop anchor.""Omir, get into the cabin."Knowing a pirate ship was coming, yet Ocasdropped anchor; this was very counter-intuitive.Satoru speculated."Is this pirate crew 'old friends' with you?""Every time you take this route, you meet them. You pay up, and they let you pass, right?""Mr. Satoru is truly clever. Yes, that's exactly it.""It's a sort of rule on this route. Paying for your life is better than a bloody fight."Ocas replied.Satoru smiled."And they've never raised the price?"Ocas's expression immediately soured. "They have. It goes up once every year. If it keeps rising, I'll end up losing money on every voyage.""That's normal."Satoru replied. Adventurous pirate crews were rare; insatiably greedy ones were everywhere.Having said that, Satoru turned and sat back in his chair, looking like it was none of his business."Go, quickly."Omir didn't want to go to the cabin, but the situation was serious, and Ocas didn't want a child out here.Satoru beckoned to Omir. "Come here. The water in the teapot is cold. Change it for me.""Don't try anything funny; I'll notice."Satoru said these words with a smile. Although Omir hated him, seeing his grandfather and the sailors' attitudes, he knew Satoru was not someone to be provoked, so he obediently went to change the water.Meanwhile, the Silver Hook Pirates slowly approached, extended the boarding planks, and stepped onto the merchant ship... "Ho ho ho, my old friend, old Ocas, how are you?"Leading the way was a middle-aged man in his thirties or forties, one-eyed, with a silver hook for a left hand—a complete stereotype of a pirate.After coming aboard, he gave Ocas a hug, slapping Ocas's back with his good right hand so hard he almost made Ocas cough up blood."Haha... long time no see, Dobal."Ocas had a completely forced smile on his face."Bring it here."Ocas continued, and a sailor came over carrying a briefcase."Here is the 500,000 Berries toll. Keep it safe."The sailor opened the case and faced Dobal, silent like a tool; Ocas did all the talking.Seeing the money, Dobal wasn't happy; instead, his hypocritical smile faded slightly."500,000?"Those three words were squeezed full of the meaning "that's all?"."My old friend, the world is evolving rapidly, and money is losing its value. We've been friends for so many years; don't you know the rules?"Dobal's meaning was simple: he needed more money.Ocas looked troubled."But last year, I already said that if it went any higher, I'd be at a loss. More importantly, Captain, you agreed to it.""Did I agree?""You ag—"Ocas was about to respond when he met Dobal's murderous gaze and immediately fell silent."Thank you."At that moment, Omir had just returned with the refilled teapot for Satoru.It was Satoru's simple "thank you" that caught Dobal's attention."Oh? Ocas, since when do you have a wom— on your ship?""No!! Wait!! You're... Long-Haired Bai Yun!!"Dobal recognized Satoru.
Chapter 261: Alright, then don't disturb me watching TV."No!! That's not right!! You are… Long-Haired Bai Yun!!"Dobal recognized Satoru.Satoru's temporary solo journey couldn't possibly be smooth sailing.Where is this?It's the sea! If the sea were always smooth, no one would ever set sail… "You know me?"Dobal pushed Ocas aside and looked fully at Satoru.Facing him, Satoru remained seated, even crossing his legs and sipping tea, looking utterly at ease.Meanwhile, Omir hid behind the backrest of the chair beneath him, just like Chopper, fearfully watching Dobal."A bounty of 80 million Berries, of course I know you."Dobal replied, his eyes full of scrutiny. He didn't believe this young man in front of him looked like he had an 80 million Berry bounty.But he had been at sea for many years, so he naturally wouldn't judge a book by its cover and underestimate an enemy, though belligerence was the nature of many pirates."I don't know you, though."Satoru replied indifferently, speaking the truth, which sounded quite mocking."You!!!"A classic case of the boss being calm while the underling is agitated.Dobal stopped his subordinate."Silver Hook Shetters Dobal.""Bounty, 69 million Berries."Dobal introduced himself."69 million? Quite a lot."Satoru picked up his teacup and took a sip, his calm tone more irritating than Bellamy and the others' loud mockery, implying a sense of 'you're not even worth my notice'.However, Satoru's "quite a lot" was sincere; it was indeed 9 million Berries more than Mosshead, though Mosshead had been at sea for less than a month, while Dobal, well, it was less than 20 years."An 80 million Berry bounty does give you the right to say that."Dobal didn't get angry; instead, he laughed."Oh."That was Satoru's reply.It left Dobal speechless."So, do you have anything else?"Satoru asked proactively."If you think the money is too little and want to kill Ocas and them, I have no objection.""However, I need someone to sail the ship. If they die, you'll have to sail it for me."Satoru's tone was not a suggestion or a discussion, but a notification, truly overflowing with Haki."You're asking for death!!"Dobal's subordinate couldn't bear it, drew his sword, and slashed over."Bang!"A gunshot rang out, and the subordinate fell to the ground.Dobal, however, didn't even know when Satoru had fired the shot."Ah, it's good to be young, just fall asleep."Satoru said with a smile."A loyal subordinate, just brainless.""So, what exactly do you want to do?"Satoru looked at Dobal, who, despite having sailed the seas for many years, couldn't help but tremble. But he took a deep breath, first raised his hand to signal his crew not to attack, then drew the crescent scimitar from his waist and said."Fight you.""You say fight and we fight? Who are you?""Besides, people will die."Satoru still maintained a calm and collected demeanor. Perhaps he might encounter a tough opponent, but this was also a deceptive strategy, wasn't it?"As a pirate, what is there to fear about death?"Dobal replied disdainfully. Afraid of death? If he were afraid of death, he wouldn't be a pirate.Usopp: Hah... choo!!! Who's thinking of me??"I like that line.""Death, I'm not joking. If I don't kill you, after I leave, next year you might kill Ocas and them to vent your anger.""Because of me, I'm unhappy. If we fight, you must die for me to be at ease."Satoru spoke as if he had already won."You sound like you're sure you'll win!!"Although Dobal wanted to remain calm, he couldn't take it anymore. Even a clay figure has a temper."I'm just telling the truth."Satoru shrugged, then raised his hand, and his bracelet transformed into a dagger."Sorry, this is my smallest knife.""You're going too far!!"Dobal couldn't stand it and charged forward directly.Satoru still smiled, pushing off the armrest of his chair to stand.The tip of the dagger struck the blade of Dobal's downward-slashing scimitar, stopping Dobal in his tracks."So strong!!"Omir didn't move. Omir only knew that Satoru had stopped Dobal with just a short dagger, which was very impressive.Dobal's own eyes clearly showed surprise."What a crude sword."Satoru spoke in a lecturing manner.Hawkeye: He's just copying me, isn't he!!"Shut up!!"Dobal retreated and swung a horizontal slash at Satoru's waist.Satoru still blocked it with his dagger."Too slow, too little strength, again!!""You—!!"Dobal couldn't hold back, raising his sword and slashing wildly. If he hadn't lost an arm, he probably would have used both hands to wield the sword.But no matter which direction he slashed, Satoru, holding the dagger with one hand, could block his blade, sparks flying.Satoru's chosen swordsmanship, after replicating Zoro, Shanks, Hawkeye, and the Hagoku of the Small Garden giants, was not far from that of a Sword Master.Just the feedback from replicating Shanks' and Hawkeye's swordsmanship alone was enough for Satoru's swordsmanship to defeat a large number of people in the first half of the Grand Line."So... so strong..."Ocas had told Omir that Satoru was very powerful and to respect him and be polite, but Omir never expected Satoru to be this powerful. Not just him, Ocas hadn't expected it either.Rosskaya of Mock Town was incomparable to Dobal, and now Dobal was actually being suppressed."Hagoku!"Satoru had enough of playing around. With a forceful flick, he knocked Dobal's sword away, simultaneously stopping his attack. Then, he reversed his grip on the dagger and unleashed a Hagoku with a side swing.Dobal's eyes widened. He used the flat of his sword to block, but while the dagger's edge was stopped, the impact couldn't be.Instantly, a mouthful of blood erupted, his weapon flew from his hand, and he himself was sent flying, landing directly back on his own ship."Captain!! Captain!!"Dobal's crew immediately gathered around and helped him up; he seemed to be a good Captain."We won!!"Omir shouted excitedly, but then realized his lapse in composure and quickly covered his mouth.Satoru sat back in his chair, picked up his teacup. Hmm, the tea hadn't gotten cold yet.Dobal clutched his chest, looking at Satoru, who was sitting back in his chair.He just felt that he was too strong."I lost, completely. I accept it. Do as you please, kill or carve me up.""But the others are innocent; can you please let them go?"Dobal lowered his head; he was indeed a qualified Captain, and he truly had the loyalty of his crew."Captain!!""No!! Captain!! We won't abandon you and escape ourselves!!""That won't do.""You have to cut the grass at the roots. I just said, if I leave, what if you retaliate against Ocas and them?"Satoru's words were a hint to Ocas.Ocas was a shrewd businessman."Mr. Satoru… Dobal and I are old acquaintances. Although he collects tolls, over the years, it's also because of him that we haven't been attacked by other pirates. Please spare his life."Satoru glanced at Ocas."Whatever, you decide for yourselves. If they retaliate against you later, it's none of my business."Retaliate later, retaliate later.Satoru kept repeating this phrase. The more he mentioned it, the more Dobal would naturally feel awkward about doing so in the future, at least judging from the current situation."Of course, of course."Ocas said with a smile.Satoru had to admire his courage; no wonder he dared to be a sea merchant in the pirate world."Alright, then don't disturb me watching TV."With that, Satoru closed his eyes.
Chapter 262: Worth It, Right?After doing a little cosplay of Hawkeye, Satoruclosed his eyes and continued watching "TV."His, Satoru's, individual journey would come to a temporary end.But the journey he shared with Luffy and the others would not end; not until they fulfilled their dreams, it would not end....Back on the Sky Island, ten thousand meters above.After hearing Robin convert the amount to 7 million Berries from 700 million Extols.Sanji was annoyed. "What!! That's so expensive! How many tons of rice could that buy?!"He really is a chef."We risked our lives just to get to Sky Island, why should we have to pay you such a huge entry fee?!"McKinley retorted, "What are you saying? If you thought it was expensive, you should have just paid it from the start instead of waiting for a fine.""Even if we paid from the start, it would still be just as expensive!!"Sanji shouted back, poor and unapologetic about it."Forget it, let's just ignore them. Let's go find Miss Nami first. Maybe Miss Nami is complaining that Satoru is useless and wants me to go find her."Satoru: Don't start your nonsense here.7 million? You'd have to be crazy to pay that. Besides, they couldn't afford it anyway. Sanjidecided they should just ignore them.Regarding Sanji's words, McKinley stated that their White Beret unit was directly under the priests, and arguing would only add to their crimes.He then saw the waver on the ground. "By the way, where did this waver come from? It looks like you all damaged it. Blue Sea people damaging Sky Islandproperty are classified as Level 10 criminals.""No, no, no... I'm sorry, they brought this themselves." Pagaya immediately stepped in to explain for Luffy and the others."Yeah, I brought it myself," Luffy chimed in.McKinley was conscientious. "Brought it yourself? That's strange. There's no way there are wavers in the Blue Sea. If you stole it on Sky Island, that makes you a Level 9 criminal!!"Luffy couldn't take it anymore. He hadn't even said anything, and his crime level was shooting up, specifically his criminal level!"So annoying! Watch out, or I'll punch you flying!!"Hearing Luffy's shout, Nami, who was returning on her waver from the sea, heard him."Wait for me!!"Sanji was the first to respond, his eyes turning into hearts. "♡.♡ Ah!! Miss Nami, you're back!! Are you okay?!""Hmm? Where's Satoru?" she asked in a low voice.Satoru: Even so, I still thank you."Luffy, don't resist those people." Having heard the words of the four priests and witnessed that lightning bolt from the sky, Nami knew messing around was a bad idea."Don't resist? Hey! Nami!! Can you afford the 7 million Berries fine?" Even Usopp couldn't believe it; when it came to money, Nami would usually compromise.Obviously, she wouldn't."Great, so it can be solved with a fine," Nami said, her head lowered, sounding calm.Calm? Calm my foot!"That's way too expensive!!!" The next second, she drove the waver straight at him, smashing into McKinley's face with a bang, knocking out at least one front tooth."Captain!!" The members of the White Beret unit were shocked; they had never seen such arrogant Blue Sea people before.Nami came to her senses. "Ah!! Oh no, I just couldn't help myself after hearing your unreasonable and exorbitant demands...""Hahaha, that really is just like you, Nami.""Anyway, we can't afford it, so hitting him with the... waver, it's worth it, right?" Satoru suddenly popped up from behind Nami and said.Because the waver was very small, the two were sitting very close together.It made Sanji seethe with anger; that should have been his spot."Bastard!! Satoru, get down from there!!""Satoru! Where did you... No, forget that, get off first." Nami was also surprised by where Satoru had appeared from, but now wasn't the time for that."Alrighty." Satoru was very obedient and immediately got off the vehicle.Nami returned the waver to Pagaya, then grabbed Luffy and Satoru and started running."Run!!""Huh? Why? Didn't you just provoke him?" Luffyasked, confused.Nami explained that it was just an accident. "That was just an accident. If we provoke that God, we're finished."
Chapter 263: He is familiar with zero-dollar shopping.Nami and Satoru returned with information.Upon hearing about the 7 million Berries fine, Namicouldn't help but hit the White Beret Unit captain, McKinley, with a waver.She knocked his front teeth out.After returning the waver, she was about to run away.McKinley, of course, did not agree."Stop right there!""You have nowhere to run! Your insolence toward me, combined with the crime of obstructing official business, makes you Level 5 criminals!""In the name of God Enel, I sentence you to the punishment of the Floating Clouds!"McKinley shouted, blood streaming from his nose.Hearing the words "Floating Clouds," Luffy thought of the clouds in front of the Heaven's Gate and assumed it was something interesting."What's that? It sounds quite comfortable."Conis replied, "It's not! It's not comfortable at all. It means putting you and the clouds into the inescapable Great Island Cloud, drifting through the sky forever until you turn into bones. It's a death sentence!""I see. So, that ship we encountered earlier that fell from the sky might have been subjected to the punishment of the Floating Clouds."Besides Luffy, Satoru, and Nami on the shore, the others were listening from the ship, and Robin made a guess upon hearing this.Thinking of the skeleton that almost "kissed" him, Usopp still felt nauseous and scared at the memory.McKinley stopped wasting words and gave an order."Seize them!"The members of the White Berets drew their bows and took aim."Run away, you can't beat them," Conis shouted.She really didn't know the strength of Luffy and his crew, but as a resident of the Sky Island, she naturally knew how formidable the White Beret Unit was."Please be quiet, Miss. Your words sound like you are shielding criminals."McKinley was quite polite, aside from being a bit annoying and not listening to others.Since they wanted to fight, Luffy and the others wouldn't just surrender.Luffy clenched his fists, Zoro drew his sword, and Sanji raised his leg.As for Satoru."Bows and arrows, huh? Could you give me a billion of them?"No one paid him any attention."Fire!""Arrow of Clouds!"Seeing that the fight had started, Luffy pushed Namiaway. "Go back to the ship, don't get in the way, Nami." He almost pushed her face-first into the beach.Meanwhile, as Luffy watched the attack coming, he wondered what those white, strip-like things were.When they got close, Luffy jumped up, curled himself up, and realized, "Whoa! It's cloud!?"What the bows shot were small, individual Rivers of Clouds.From all directions, several Rivers of Clouds surrounded Luffy. The White Beret members responsible for the attack then used their ice-blade-style wavers to ride on the Rivers of Clouds, quickly closing in on Luffy, while brandishing their twin blades to slash at him.But in a flash, Luffy disappeared.He stretched out his arm, grabbed onto a fruit tree, and flew away."I see～, your stuff is really fun!"Luffy said, looking down while upside down in the air.Satoru agreed, "It really is fun."He flashed away instantly, and by the time he stabilized his posture, the bows and arrows from the members who had fired were all in his hands."What! What just happened!""Thank you for the gift."Satoru was as polite as when he was a child; he was familiar with zero-dollar shopping."What's the deal with these two guys!""Such speed!""And him! His arm stretched out!"The unit members, Pagaya, and Conis were all shocked.It was just like when Luffy and his crew first saw the various strange Dials.As the unit captain, McKinley had a bit more knowledge."Could it be, a Devil Fruit!"In the air, Luffy spun his body rapidly."Gum-Gum... Fireworks!"Then, his hands and feet extended out like blooming fireworks and struck down.Densely packed, they all slammed down; there was no escape for anyone.In one round, they were all taken out instantly.On Zoro and Sanji's side, sheathing their swords and lowering their legs, they had also finished the battle.As for Satoru, he was weaving among the fallen unit members, continuing his zero-dollar shopping.