Chapter 36 : Lightening?

Luffy and his crew hailed from the Blue Sea, and they had never ventured above the clouds or set foot on the legendary Sky Island. Everything before them felt incredibly strange!

Luffy, utilizing the powers of his Gomu Gomu no Mi, extended his rubbery arm to explore among the countless clouds. Eventually, they stumbled upon two flying fish – the same creatures as those found on Sky Island!

"Wow! Fish actually live in the clouds!" Luffy's eyes sparkled with wonder, and his excitement was shared by Zoro, Sanji, Usopp, and the rest of the crew.

As the scene continued to unfold, they marveled at the wonders of Sky Island. High above the clouds, an island existed, resembling both land and a palace – truly a magnificent sight.

Here, they encountered creatures and plants entirely different from what they knew in the Blue Sea, alongside familiar elements like trees, land, and rocks, all existing at an astonishing altitude of 10,000 meters above the ocean.

The clouds served as both oceans and land, capable of being cut and used like rocks. Even more astonishing, the inhabitants of Sky Island sported small wings resembling those of angels.

As the entire Blue Sea audience beheld this sight, they were overcome with shock! The entire world now knew that Sky Island was real, and it matched the legends in every fantastical detail.

Just as the Sky Island's god, Enel, had been curious about the Blue Sea when watching the live broadcast, the Blue Sea inhabitants were equally fascinated by Sky Island.

After all, for them, Sky Island had remained a legend, known only to a select few like the Marines, Sengoku, and Garp, who had never ventured there personally.

Now, as they witnessed Sky Island's wonders unfold before their eyes – one magical scene after another – they were left in awe.

"It truly resembles the descriptions in our historical records," someone marveled. "I can't believe Garp's grandson made it up there."

Simultaneously, the broadcast continued to reveal more:

Luffy and his crew had only just arrived on the outskirts of Sky Island, and Nami had already determined their path forward.

Along the way, they encountered some of the native Sky Islanders and gleaned essential information about their new surroundings. They learned that very few people from the Blue Sea had ever visited Sky Island, with such occurrences happening only once every few years.

Originally, Luffy and his crew had planned to spend a couple of days exploring and adapting to Sky Island's unique environment, but fate had other plans.

Nami, Luffy, and Sanji hid the ship and ventured into the island's forest, where they were captivated by the strange flora and fauna.

Suddenly, the crew noticed a commotion not far away. Three Sky Islanders with wings were chasing a Blue Sea individual. This unexpected turn of events piqued their curiosity.

They had never imagined that other Blue Sea dwellers could be present on Sky Island, and now, someone was being pursued and in grave danger.

Driven by their curiosity, Luffy and his crew approached cautiously from behind to assess the situation.

As they drew nearer, they got a clear look at the three winged Sky Islanders – a bald man with peculiar facial markings, one with a flight cap and glasses, and an obese individual resembling a human ball. Their menacing demeanor suggested that they were not to be taken lightly, and it was evident they intended to harm the fleeing Blue Sea person.

Just as Luffy, Solon, and the others debated whether to intervene on behalf of their fellow Blue Sea inhabitant, another group suddenly appeared.

These newcomers, dressed in peculiar attire, glided gracefully through the sky above the clouds, wielding massive cannons. Their target? None other than the three winged Sky Islanders!

This abrupt battle left Luffy and his crew dumbfounded. They had never anticipated such a complex situation upon their arrival on Sky Island.

Meanwhile, the Blue Sea individual, who had been fleeing, saw a brief opportunity to escape during the chaos.

However...

Just as they took a few steps, a blinding flash of white light streaked across the sky, and in an instant...

**BOOM!**

A bolt of lightning struck down from above...

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