Chapter 67 : Dreams!
Just like everyone else, they were astonished by Raigo's terrifying power.
The picture in the sky continued to play…
"The entire White-White Sea trembled from that fierce explosion!"
"The town crumbled, the Cloud-Nine Split asunder…"
"In the abyss that resembles the Devil's Eye, an astounding arc also flickered!"
"The inhabitants of the Floating Isle, who had already escaped 108,000 miles, could still clearly witness this scene."
"All, without exception, were instantly terror-stricken. They couldn't dare to think that if they and the rest were still there…"
"I fear not a bone would remain!"
"Is this the full extent of Enel's power? It's simply... hopeless!"
At the same time, Zoro, Nico Robin, and Tony Tony Chopper woke from their earlier unconsciousness and regrouped.
They didn't know what had transpired previously, but when they beheld the colossal black hole in the sea of clouds, they were rendered utterly speechless.
Nami turned pale. This nightmarish power made her believe that Enel was unconquerable.
"Luffy, let's get away!"
Nonetheless, in the face of Nami's plea, Monkey D. Luffy stood resolutely before her.
"I've got to defeat Enel, and furthermore… there's something extremely important I must do!"
"Above this vine, there's a golden bell!"
Upon hearing this, Nami grew anxious. "At a time like this, do you still care about that golden bell?"
Even Nami, who regarded wealth as her life, did not dare to be greedy in the presence of such a perilous adversary.
Although Luffy was still preoccupied with treasure, which comforted Nami, their lives were of paramount importance.
Furthermore, the gold on his arm was more than enough; it wasn't worth risking it all again.
However, Nami appeared to have misunderstood Luffy; it wasn't gold that motivated him.
"Before I came here, I promised Old Chestnut Head that I'd prove the existence of the Sky Island to everyone for him!"
"Simultaneously, it's to demonstrate to the townspeople who laughed at us that dreams are real, and we mustn't be ridiculed!"
"Now, only we know about Sky Island's existence, and we've learned everything about the gold."
"Old Chestnut Head will persist in searching the sea, without finding the gold until his dying day, and his wish will remain unfulfilled!"
"Reaching the sky and then departing without accomplishing this is pointless!"
"As soon as we ring the golden bell, everyone below will hear it!"
"This is a pledge among men, and a dream I will never back down from!"
On Gaya Island...
A robust man emerged from the depths of the sea.
Gazing at Luffy's image on the screen, he was moved to tears...
And, judging by the chestnut on his head, it was apparent that he was the "Old Chestnut Head" Luffy had mentioned!
"Straw Hat Luffy…"
"Old Chestnut Head was deeply moved. Although he hadn't yet met the Straw Hat Pirates, he knew about their impending intersection.
He was aware that Luffy intended to ascend the vine and ring the golden bell to announce the existence of Sky Island to Gaya Island and the entire world.
He now knew that the gold was divided with Gaya Island and transported to the Sky Island.
But no matter what, everything had been proven, and his fixation had finally been released...
The two gorilla-like men who accompanied him appeared somewhat awkward when they saw the boss's tears, so they stood dumbfounded beside him, attempting to console themselves.
Back on Gaya Island...
Numerous islanders and pirates, even Bellamy and his crew, gawked...
Now they hadn't yet encountered Luffy and the others, but in the images, they saw everyone in the tavern laughing at him.
It was clear why he hadn't fought back, as he wished to prove the existence of Sky Island and demonstrate that dreams are real!
Though later on, he was directly struck down by a punch...
This made Bellamy feel humiliated.
However, he had unconsciously developed deep admiration for Luffy and his crew now!
It wasn't just because they dared to confront such a formidable foe like Enel, but also because of their unwavering commitment to their dreams!
With Sky Island now conclusively confirmed, the dream was within reach!
Bellamy, along with the tavern patrons who had mocked Luffy, appeared ridiculous at this moment.
"Luffy's words resonated with everyone..."
"Even Nami and Usopp, who had initially decided to flee, changed their minds."
"At this moment, everyone had only one goal..."
"Bring down Enel and ring the golden bell!"
Luffy began to ascend the vine, and even though the enormous golden Vearth lump on his hand seriously hindered his movement, he pressed on unwaveringly.
Despite the sluggish pace, he climbed resolutely toward the heavens and Enel!
Nami contemplated how to direct everyone below to assist Luffy...
As they couldn't resist the lightning and couldn't join the fight on the Ark to battle Enel, as comrades, they had to explore alternative approaches!
"Sever this vine leading to the sky and send the Ark plummeting!"
Upon hearing this, they found their purpose and were filled with determination!
Zoro, Wyper, Gan Fall, and the rest began to assail the colossal vine, akin to a Bird's Nest Pillar.
Simultaneously, above in the sky, Enel reached the vine's pinnacle.
Here, he spotted the relic that the Sky Islands and the people of Skypiea had sought for centuries... the Golden Bell!
"What a magnificent treasure, but now it's mine!"
"Only I, as a god, can possess it!"
Sporting a lazy grin, Enel peered at Luffy's group, still toiling beneath him, a hint of displeasure in his heart.
"Have these mortals not grasped the gulf between them and the gods?"
"God's will is unassailable, and given this, they are bound for death!"
"These mortals shouldn't think that Raigo... is just one, correct?"
"Hahaha, let's obliterate it..."
As Enel's laughter reverberated through the skies, the dark cloud cover parted once more.
Among them, a fearsome thunder sphere, identical to before, materialized once again!
This time, its power surpassed the previous instance!
And this time, Raigo's target was no longer a town or the White Sea, but everyone below!
Upon witnessing this sight, Nami beneath the vine, Zoro, and his companions were stricken with shock, a profound sense of peril enveloping them.
And Luffy, who was scaling upwards, faced Raigo yet again but did not waver in the least. On the contrary, his expression grew increasingly resolute.
"I will definitely knock you down, Enel, just you wait!"
For the sake of the pledge, for the dream, Luffy at this moment erupted once more...
"Well done!!!
"Go, Luffy, knock him down for me!"
At the Marine Headquarters, the sky broadcast exhilarated Garp, who had already been on edge.
He forcefully struck the railing before him, shouting with enthusiasm.
Sengoku: "…"
Gazing at the shattered railing pulverized by Garp's punch, he remained speechless.
The railings in this assembly hall were crafted from the finest artisan materials.
Garp's punch had likely cost several hundred thousand Berries to replace the railings, and that was no small sum…
Yet, he couldn't help but acknowledge that his excitement mirrored Garp's.
If it weren't for the title of Fleet Admiral, he'd have publicly vented his pent-up enthusiasm with a punch.
Glancing at Garp, who was brimming with excitement, Sengoku's eyes also bore a glint of admiration.
"Respecting agreements and dreams and unwavering in the face of formidable foes..."
"Garp, you've got a fine grandson!"
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