"You scoundrels, listen up! The Air Force is my prey!"
"What are you? How dare you yell in front of me?"
"I'm putting it out there: I'm getting a share of the Air Force's bounty!"
"I don't ask for much, just three hundred million is enough!"
"What's the use of talking so much? Let's settle this with our fists and let strength speak for itself!"
"Everyone, stop arguing. Listen to me: instead of us fighting amongst ourselves, why don't we unite..."
"Exactly! After we take down the Air Force, then we can discuss how to divide things!"
"By the way, is the black market news reliable? Will the Air Force really come?"
For a time, the entire Mock Town was in chaos.
Just as the pirates eagerly awaited the arrival of their fat sheep.
Unbeknownst to them, Roland's group had already flown over the sea, reaching an altitude of seven thousand meters.
As far as the eye could see, it was a vast expanse of white, with a winding path within it.....
The "Never Empty Army" slowly ascended along the island cloud path.
Finally, it reached an archway, with the four large characters "Gate of Heaven" written above it.
Ignoring the extortion of the sour-faced old woman guarding the gate.
Roland continued to control the ship towards the upper part of the island.
"Roland~ Roland~ It seemed like there was a sour-faced person with wings talking over there earlier?"
Thor also became a little interested.
"Wow, wow, wow, there really are people living in the sky, and they even have wings! Are they angels?"
Vivi exclaimed repeatedly.
"No, no, no!"
Everyone waved their hands repeatedly.
How could there be a sour-faced angel?
"Judging by her lip movements, it seemed like she wanted us to pay an entry fee, ten billion per person!"
Robin said seriously.
"Wah~ Don't say such terrifying things, Robin! Impossible, impossible! She must have been saying 'Welcome'!"
Nami waved her hands repeatedly, unwilling to accept the fact that they had to pay money.
Five more minutes passed.
The "Never Empty Army" passed through the last thin layer of clouds, reaching an altitude of ten thousand meters.
Ahead, the boundless White Sea shimmered under the sunlight, breathtakingly beautiful.
"So beautiful~"
"This is the scenery at ten thousand meters!"
"It's like a true heaven!"
Nami, Vivi, and Kuina all looked at the beautiful scenery before them, mesmerized.
"Jaya! That's... the lost Jaya! The golden city of Shandora from four hundred years ago was really sent into the sky by the Knock-Up Stream!"
Robin's gaze was completely drawn to a small island in the distance.
"Captain! Captain! Let's go dig for gold in the golden city... Oh no, let's go on an adventure!"
Nami, whose eyes were blinded by money, said impatiently.
"Mmm."
Roland was about to nod in agreement.
Just then.
"Wait, Nami, you guys go first. The President and I still have some things to discuss. We'll catch up with you later!"
Thor suddenly spoke.
Look at this ten-thousand-meter altitude.
Look at the island clouds everywhere.
Then look at Roland.
She was already eager to unlock more new scenes with Roland.
To leave their marks here and there.
"Thor, do you and Mr. Roland have something important? We can wait for you!"
Vivi said honestly.
"Alright, Vivi, don't talk for now!"
Nami pinched Vivi's little mouth, having already guessed Thor's intentions.
"Then, Captain, you and Thor can be busy first. We'll set off first!"
Nami said, preparing her bamboo-copter to take off.
"Alright, take these with you!"
Roland handed over the Ox Talisman, Horse Talisman, and air cannon and other items to the girls.
Others didn't know, but Roland was clear about the dangerous elements existing on that island.
Of course, if Roland wanted to, he could easily solve them.
However, occasionally Roland also wanted to let the girls take a proper adventure and rely on themselves.
With Shukaku following them, plus these items, self-preservation should not be a problem.
In case something happened, Roland and Thor could also tear through space and arrive immediately.
"Then, let's go!"
The bamboo-copter carried Nami and the others into the sky.
Before long.
Only Roland and Thor remained on the ship.
"Roland~"
Thor looked at Roland with affectionate eyes.
Before she could speak, suddenly, the fishing rod at the bow of the ship was pulled violently.
Roland's eyes were quick, and he quickly grabbed it, pulling with all his might without hesitation.
Hmm?
It didn't budge!
This was... a big catch!
"Sorry, Thor, wait for me for a moment!"
"Mmm!"
Thor nodded obediently.
Since it was serious business, there was nothing to be done but wait.
Roland concentrated, beginning to contend with the giant hooked creature.
Based on the feel, this giant creature was similar to the one from the Loguetown period, most likely an SS-class big catch.
"Come up here!!!"
Roland went all out.
Splash~
The pure white sea of clouds churned violently.
Rumble!
Within the clouds, lightning and thunder flashed continuously.
A huge vortex slowly formed.
In a fleeting glimpse.
Roland seemed to see a giant dragon entwined with lightning.
"Oh, a lightning dragon, could it be Kanna-chan?"
Thor said in surprise.
"Hmm? Kanna?"
Roland instantly became energized.
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