"Express…Shrimp???" Everyone was baffled.
The giant sea shrimp was carrying the going merry.
With a "whoosh," it began to ascend rapidly along the waterfall of clouds!
"Waaahhhhhhh—!!!"
Everyone on the ship immediately lost their balance, screaming repeatedly!
Chopper hugged the mast and shouted,
"What a huge shrimp!!"
Sanji gripped the ship's rail tightly, clenching his cigarette between his teeth, sweat beading on his forehead, "Is it trying to climb the waterfall?!"
"Everyone hold on tight!!" Nami shrieked, directing everyone to stabilize the ship!
Luffy stood excitedly on the deck, spreading his arms and laughing wildly into the wind:
"Wahahaha! So amazing!!!"
—The going merry, gripped by the "Express Shrimp," sped along the cloud path in the sky!
Carried by the Express Shrimp, the going merry traversed the winding cloud path and finally arrived at an island floating in the sky.
This place was unlike any island on the ground; its sky was exceptionally blue, and clouds layered and intertwined.
And the "land" beneath their feet was surprisingly also made of clouds—soft as cotton, so light that one doubted its reality.
—This was Sky Island, a miraculous place known as the "Land of God."
The going merry slowly sailed to the shore, and Zoro dropped the anchor to secure the ship.
Everyone on board eagerly peered out at this magical land, their eyes filled with wonder.
Luffy had long since run to the front edge of the deck, shouting excitedly:
"Woah! What kind of place is this?! It's full of adventure!"
Lin Ning stood on the deck, holding his halberd, and gently poked the ground with its tip.
The "land," which resembled both cloud and sand, trembled slightly, as if ripples had spread across water.
He raised an eyebrow, a slight smile playing on his lips, and murmured,
"This island…is made of soft clouds?"
Chopper was so excited he bounced around, waving his short legs and shouting loudly:
"So cool! I want to go see! I want to go see!"
Nami, however, rolled her eyes and, with her arms crossed, reminded everyone,
"Wait a moment, let's figure out the situation here before we act." But the next second, she turned to go back into the ship's cabin, muttering to herself,
"But first, I need to change clothes…"
Usopp had already rushed off the deck, and after stepping onto the cloud beach, he shouted in surprise to Zoro on the ship:
"Zoro! This beach is so soft, it's just like cotton candy!"
Zoro slowly walked off the ship, feeling the peculiar sensation under his feet, and couldn't help but exclaim,
"The scenery here is truly astonishing…it's like a dream."
Seeing his companions one by one immersed in this magical environment, Sanji, with a cigarette dangling from his lips, leaned against the ship's rail with his arms crossed.
He watched the excitedly running Luffy and Usopp, a doting smile on his face:
"Sigh, seeing them so happy, there's really nothing I can do…"
No sooner had he spoken than he unhesitatingly took off his shoes and, with a serious expression, joined the ranks of the "explorers."
He leisurely strolled on the soft cloud beach, fully enjoying this magical land.
Zoro, standing nearby, saw Sanji, who had just moments ago adopted an attitude of "I'm an adult and won't mess around with you guys."
The next second, he naturally started playing, and Zoro couldn't help but curl his lips in exasperation, a bead of cold sweat trickling down the back of his neck as he retorted,
"Huh? You're no different."
Robin stood on the deck, smiling faintly, her gaze distant as she looked towards the depths of the island, and softly said,
"What a dreamlike world…"
Everyone excitedly ran around, exploring this miraculous island floating above the clouds.
Zoro slowly walked over to Luffy and Lin Ning, crossing his arms and frowning as he said,
"This place would be even more wonderful if it weren't for those repeated Observation Haki probes."
Luffy stopped playing, a hint of seriousness in his eyes.
—Ever since entering the Gate of Heaven, he had already sensed that someone in the distance was repeatedly probing them with Observation Haki.
Again and again, without restraint, as if looking down on prey.
Sanji slowly ambled over, lit a cigarette, looked into the distance, and said with a cold gaze,
"Luffy, it seems someone doesn't welcome us."
"Should we go say hello to him?"
"Of course." Luffy chuckled, the playfulness in his eyes instantly vanishing, replaced by an intense sharpness.
Lin Ning smiled calmly, his halberd resting on his shoulder, and said with a laugh,
"It's a minor matter; Luffy will handle it."
Nami, Usopp, and Chopper looked at the three of them discussing amongst themselves, their faces full of confusion, and quickly asked,
"What's going on? What are you talking about?"
However, Luffy did not answer.
He raised his head, his eyes cold, and the moment that Observation Haki probe swept over them again—
Boom—!!
A violent Conqueror's Haki surged out like a raging tide!
This time, Luffy was not simply releasing Haoshoku; instead, through the opponent's Observation Haki,
He directly poured the might of his Haki into the opponent's consciousness!
—"Constantly peeking at others with Observation Haki isn't a good habit, you know."
Luffy's lips curved slightly, his gaze overwhelmingly domineering.
—On a distant high platform, a tall figure suddenly opened his eyes, his pupils slightly constricted, his heart feeling as if it had been tightly clenched!
"This…power?"
He abruptly stood up from his seat, his face ashen, his heart filled with immense fury!
He had originally thought these outsiders were merely lowly "Blue Sea people," ants that could be crushed with a flick of his hand.
But at that moment, the opponent's overwhelmingly domineering Haki, transmitted through his Observation Haki, pierced directly into his will.
It made him almost believe he was in an abyss, being stared at by a terrifying beast!
—This Aura was completely unlike that of lowly Blue Sea people!
He was immediately enraged and humiliated, surrounded by crackling electricity, and roared,
"Turn to ash beneath the thunder!"
Before Nami and the others could even figure out what was happening, a bolt of lightning tore through the sky!
"Hey, hey, what's going on?!" Usopp screamed in terror, his eyes wide as he looked at the sky, his face pale.
A chilling energy rapidly gathered in the air, the atmosphere seemingly ignited by high temperatures, hissing and crackling.
A colossal pillar of lightning suddenly formed, descending like divine punishment towards them!
Nami, Usopp, and Chopper's faces instantly changed; they didn't even have time to react.
The intense electric current had already exploded in the air, and the entire world was swallowed by dazzling lightning!
The electric light reflected in Luffy's pupils; his gaze suddenly turned cold, a dangerous red glow flickering in the depths of his eyes.
—"Observation Haki…saw the future…"
The very next moment, his pupils contracted violently, and his heart jolted!
—In the future vision, the figures of Nami and Usopp were engulfed by the lightning, instantly turning into charcoal, without even time to scream!
Luffy's gaze instantly became ferocious, his anger burning fiercely!
"This bastard!!"