Chapter 326 - 74-86

Chapter 74 Rage of Lake, Bankai"It's about time, phew~ It's been a long time since I've directly strengthened my physique," Lake said, looking up at the sky.

The ape, naturally unaware of what Lake was talking about, could only urge, "Whatever you're doing, hurry up! We're about to run out of steam!"

Lake smiled and then stepped through the air to the giant sea turtle's mouth, right where it was biting the rope. Because Lake's size was far too small for the giant turtle,

even though Lake was standing right next to its mouth, it didn't react at all. However, it was about to react.

The aura emanating from Lake gradually changed. His size didn't increase, but his muscles suddenly swelled, making him look like a bodybuilder.

Lake grabbed the giant sea turtle's mouth with both hands and then, with a sudden burst of strength, lifted it up. But that wasn't all.

There wasn't enough space to retrieve the ship. After lifting it up, the aura emanating from Lake surged again, and this time his body began to grow larger and larger.

His shirt was ripped open by the terrifying muscles, and the giant turtle felt its mouth suddenly being lifted up by something.

It tried to close its mouth but was prevented from doing so. It was midday, and the air around Lake seemed to be on fire, with visible steam.

Even though Lake had grown several times larger, he was still tiny compared to the giant turtle. However, the turtle had noticed him and certainly wouldn't allow such a tiny insect like Lake to exist.

So the turtle increased its bite force, and Lake instantly felt an immense force. If his previous feeling was like carrying a mountain, this felt like Fujitora using his Devil Fruit power on him.

The pressure forced Lake to one knee, almost causing him to collapse. The ape and his crew were completely dumbfounded, their jaws agape.

It was only after Lake's angry shout that the ape snapped out of his daze and immediately ordered his men to pull the ropes, hauling the sunken ship ashore.

Meanwhile, Luffy and his crew weren't idle either. Since they needed more information to reach Skypiea, Nami asked them to help.

With everyone working together, the massive shipwreck wreckage was finally revealed. However, the giant sea turtle clearly sensed something being pulled from its mouth.

This was blatant provocation, and the enraged turtle stirred violently, its slight movements triggering a massive tsunami.

It nearly capsized their ship, its jaws tightening to their maximum force. Lake, feeling the increased pressure, became furious.

"Damn it! You think I can't take you down?!"

With that, Lake's strength increased again. This time, he easily lifted the giant sea turtle's mouth with one hand, and it seemed Lake was about to attack.

Finally, the shipwreck wreckage was pulled out. Seeing this, Lake broke free and instantly appeared on top of the giant sea turtle's head.

He took out the Moon Slash from his spatial ring, and his consciousness entered it to begin communicating with Bai Leike.

"Yo~ It's rare to see you come looking for me."

"Can you take down this beast with your power?"

"You underestimate yourself, Lake. Your physical strength is enough to deal with it now, you just lack a bit of sharpness. Bankai is enough."

"I understand."

"I don't know if it's lucky or unlucky to cooperate with a freak like you~"

Back to reality, Lake raised Zangetsu with one hand, gripping his arm with the other. The next second, a powerful blue energy erupted from his body as he shouted.

"Bankai!"

"Tensa Zangetsu."

After Bankai, Lake's entire demeanor seemed to change. The only thing that remained unchanged was his confidence in his immense strength, enhanced by solar magic.

Lake was in exceptionally good form, his cold gaze fixed on the giant sea turtle beneath him. "Blame it on yourself for messing with the wrong person," he said.

"Getsuga Tenshou!"

With that, Lake leaped into the air, unleashing a powerful slash. His Bankai, Tensa Zangetsu, unleashed a black Getsuga Tenshou, its power, speed, and sharpness all amplified.

The black crescent-shaped sword energy pierced the giant turtle's head without resistance, and the turtle's previously agitated body finally ceased its struggle.

*Sizzle!*

Blood gushed out like a fountain. Lake's blade had cleaved the giant turtle in two, instantly turning the surrounding seawater red.

The impact of this scene was comparable to witnessing an ant suddenly kill an elephant. Both the ape and his companions were stunned.

Words couldn't express their feelings at that moment. Lake, finally calmed down, felt a wave of exhaustion wash over him as he returned to normal.

Splash!

He collapsed into the sea, completely drained. His companions cried out in alarm, Luffy immediately dove in, followed closely by Chopper.

Usopp, dumbfounded, yelled from behind, "Hey! Are you two Devil Fruit users just trying to cause trouble?!"

He quickly jumped in too, followed by Zoro and Sanji. After a while, the three of them managed to pull them both out, one by one.

Lake was alright, but the exertion had left Luffy and Chopper both bloated from drinking too much.

Nami hugged Lake's head with concern, looking at him with worry. Lake weakly placed his hand on Nami's face to comfort her.

"It's nothing, just a little tired."

At this moment, the ape arrived with his henchmen. Now, he dared not be arrogant at all; he didn't even dare call himself the Salvage King anymore, instead smiling and bowing obsequiously.

His respectful demeanor made one think Lake was a world noble. As for the massive shipwreck, they naturally dared not touch it.

Everything awaited Lake's words. Robin, looking at the sea stained crimson with blood, suddenly spoke up.

"We should leave this area first. The stench of blood here is too strong. We might encounter a school of sharks or other sea monsters that will tear us to pieces."

Chopper was terrified by Robin's words, grabbing Zoro's head and crying, too scared to look up. Zoro, who was wringing out his clothes, was also startled by Chopper's sudden attack.

Usopp, standing nearby, quickly interjected, "Hey Robin~ don't say such scary things!"

The ape chimed in, "She's absolutely right. The seas here are never peaceful; giant sea monsters often appear, and a truly terrifying monster has also appeared!"

Chapter 75 Robin's Vigilance, the Old Treasure ChestLuffy: "Monsters? Are they even scarier than the sea turtle we just saw?"

Ape: "That sea turtle is nothing compared to them! Those monsters are hundreds of times bigger than giants!"

Luffy: "They're amazing! I wonder if I'll ever get to see one."

Ape: "Don't even think about it! Every time that monster appears, the sky..."

Nami: "Suddenly it gets dark..."

Ape: "Yeah, yeah, how did you know?"

...

It turns out that while the group was chatting, it suddenly got dark, and the unforgettable scene reappeared. If the giant sea turtle from before was something they would never forget...

The scene was etched into their minds; it was utterly terrifying—a black, winged humanoid creature.

Its size stretched from the sea to the sky, it was that exaggerated. As the monster was about to plunge its weapon down, everyone fell silent.

Only one thought remained: run! Run with all your might! Run for your life! The Going Merry and the ape-like Banana Monkey Ship sped away from the area.

After an unknown amount of time, the sky finally returned to normal, and everyone collapsed onto the deck, utterly exhausted.

Sanji: "The Grand Line is truly a place full of strange things. Today was no exception..."

Zoro: "First, a huge ship fell from the sky."

Nami: "Then the Log Pose pointed to the sky."

Usopp: "And then a strange ape appeared, saying he wanted to salvage the ship."

Chopper: "We encountered another giant sea turtle that casually ate an entire ship."

Robin: "Then suddenly it turned into night."

Luffy: "And then a colossal monster hundreds of times bigger than a giant appeared!"

Ape: "Even I was terrified!"

...

"Huh?"

The crew, realizing what had happened, shouted at the ape in unison, "Why are you on our ship?!"

The ape quickly waved his hands, explaining that the ship they'd salvaged hadn't been assigned yet, and they dared not take it away without permission. However, Lake had already fallen asleep due to exhaustion.

He hadn't woken up despite the commotion, so the ape had come with them. Hearing the ape's words, everyone remembered Lake.

In their panic upon seeing the monster, everyone only had one thought in their minds; even Nami, who had been holding Lake just a moment ago, had forgotten about him.

Fortunately, Robin said she had used her ability to push Lake into the cabin, so he should be alright. Hearing Robin's words, Nami breathed a sigh of relief.

However, she felt a little guilty. She hadn't expected to forget about Lake, while Robin remembered. At that moment, Nami felt a bit inadequate as his official girlfriend.

Chopper ran to the cabin, gave Lake a physical examination, then transformed into his human form and carried him out to Nami's bed.

As for why it was Nami's room, it was because in Chopper's memory, Lake had never slept in their room; he always slept in Nami's.

So he instinctively assumed Lake and Nami shared the same room. After putting Lake down, Chopper ran out and said,

"Lake isn't injured. He's just weak from overexertion. He'll be fine after a good rest."

With Lake safe and sound, the crew was relieved. Nami immediately began negotiating with the ape, as Lake had displayed astonishing strength.

Therefore, they wouldn't object even if Nami wanted the entire sunken ship. However, right now, they only needed one thing: information.

The ape was surprised to hear they were planning to go to Skypiea. He hadn't expected anyone to actually believe in its existence. So, the ape took out an Eternal Pointer and handed it to Nami.

It was labeled "Jay." The ape said it contained the information they wanted, and they would follow the pointer to find a person named Montblanc Cullicue.

Having obtained the desired information, Nami had Luffy and the others search the shipwreck. They found only some junk and a broken treasure chest.

"Wait… the treasure chest!" Nami instantly flashed and punched Luffy, who was about to open the chest, knocking him to the ground. Luffy, rubbing his head, protested indignantly.

"Hey! Nami! What are you doing!"

"Idiot! Have you forgotten Lake's profession?!"

"Lake's profession? Oh~ I see! You mean... mmm."

Before Luffy could finish speaking, two arms suddenly grew from his shoulder and covered his mouth. Robin said with a serious expression.

"Captain, I think the first mate's abilities shouldn't be revealed so easily, right?"

Hearing Robin's words, the crew all looked at the ape on the ship. Seeing the atmosphere was tense and that Nami and the others no longer wanted what they wanted, the ape immediately led its crew away.

Only after everyone left did Robin deactivate her power. Luffy, who looked like he was about to burst, was about to complain when Robin spoke first.

"When I was little, I tried everything to survive, but just because I'm special, everyone who knows wants to kill me. The first mate's abilities have a much bigger impact than mine; if word gets out, it could have very serious consequences."

Robin's words silenced Luffy and the rest of the crew. Yes, how come they hadn't considered that Lake's abilities were so extraordinary?

If it were made public, the consequences would be enormous. Lake might face even more trouble than Robin had ever faced.

This was something so obvious, yet the crew, who had been with Lake for so long, had never considered it. It was Robin, who had just joined, who brought it up.

Luffy clenched his fist and said, "Lake is my comrade! I won't let anyone hurt him!"

Nami looked at Robin with a sense of感慨 (gan3kai3, a feeling of mixed emotions, including admiration and reflection). Perhaps it was because of her past experiences that she was so wary.

This incident served as a lesson for the Straw Hat crew, helping them mature mentally.

Nami then put the tattered treasure chest away. Robin sat quietly on the deck watching, while Luffy and Usopp, along with Chopper, searched for toys among the junk.

Sanji returned to the galley to prepare lunch, while Zoro stood alone at the stern, silently swinging his sword. The blow from Lake earlier that day had still deeply affected him.

He knew that Lake wasn't a pure swordsman, and this fact deeply hurt Zoro, solidifying his resolve to become stronger.

After Lake fell asleep, he returned to the consciousness space, marking his first collaboration with Zangetsu. Of course, he knew this wasn't Zangetsu's true power.

Lake also understood that while the stage enhanced by solar magic was powerful, it wasn't his inherent, fixed power. Therefore, he wasn't incapable of using more power, but rather limited to Bankai.

Chapter 76 Unboxing the Golden Chest: Another Leap in StrengthThe sun was shining brightly, and the weather was fine. The Going Merry was heading towards Jaya Island. Lake had a good nap, and when he opened his eyes, he saw Nami sleeping with her arms wrapped around his.

To free his arms, which were bound by two mountains, Lake had chosen the "Raging Dragon Awakening" technique. After a little fuss, he got up.

Nami had told him about the treasure chest. Naturally, the first thing Lake did after getting up was to look for it. After greeting his crew, he went to the warehouse.

After confirming with the system, Lake moved the treasure chest onto the deck. Actually, he could tell from the start that it was probably empty.

But even if it was empty, so what? Who was Lake? The number one treasure hunter among pirates. Any treasure that met the criteria was a treasure to him.

Seeing Lake bring out the treasure chest, his crew all gathered around. Sanji came out from the kitchen last, bringing everyone breakfast: his secret-recipe takoyaki.

The group ate takoyaki around the broken treasure chest, and Lake's system voice echoed in his mind.

"Treasure discovered! Grade confirmed... Lucky Child companion +8 bonus in progress... Congratulations, host, your luck is good! The treasure's grade has been upgraded to gold!"

It was still good luck, but because everyone was there, the bonus for all eight of them was directly upgraded to gold, though it was a bit of a shame it wasn't red.

But something is better than nothing. As usual, all the gold and treasures were collected, leaving only the key items.

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained a treasure: Group Adaptive Six Styles Skill Scroll (Enhanced Version): A one-time use item. After use, everyone within range will directly learn the Six Styles and its extensions suitable for them."

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained a treasure: Tenfold Kaioken: A technique that multiplies one's strength, speed, attack power, and defense for a short period of time, currently up to ten times. PS: No side effects for the first three uses each day."

"Congratulations, host, you have obtained a golden exclusive treasure: Rumble-Rumble Fruit (Enhanced Version): Fixed Devil Fruit ability, no side effects, cannot be developed."

"Haha!" Lake was overjoyed.

This golden treasure chest brought Lake another unexpected surprise. First, there was a group skill scroll that could enhance all his companions.

Compared to the previous Observation Haki Awakening Scroll, the Six Styles seemed insufficient, but it's important to note that this wasn't just for everyone, but also an enhanced version.

Lake could understand the adaptive effect, as the Straw Hat crew later incorporated elements of the Six Styles, such as Luffy's Shave when he learned Gear Second, and Sanji's Moonwalk and Seawalk.

Now that Lake has obtained this item, it's like accelerating his companions' power boost—a rocket-like acceleration.

The remaining two are even more obvious: the Kaioken, an incredibly powerful technique that doubles one's strength, and it has no side effects for the first three uses each day.

You know, the Kaioken is amazing, but each use puts the body under immense strain, sometimes even causing excruciating pain. Now Lake doesn't have to worry about that.

Finally, there's his exclusive treasure—another Devil Fruit, but this time it's an exceptionally powerful one! The Logia-type Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

It's an enhanced version, meaning their mastery might even surpass Enel's. Lake really wants to see how Enel, this so-called god, reacts to seeing a god with the same abilities as himself.

Lake isn't in a hurry about his own situation; he wants to ensure his crew gets the benefits they need first. Robin, after joining the crew, also awakened both types of Haki through the Haki Awakening Device, and her Observation Haki is also quite excellent.

With everyone mastering Haki, they're practically invincible in the first half of the Grand Line. But after today, they'll become even stronger.

Lake has all his crewmates gather close together, forming a circle around him. Then, Lake takes out a golden scroll and crushes it.

Instantly, all his crewmates are covered in a golden cloak, and they all close their eyes. Seeing this, Lake opens his interface to check the situation.

Name: Lake

Age: 19

Weapons: Zangetsu (Bankai available), Ebony and Ivory

Physical Talents: Hollow Vision, Healing Ability

Special Abilities: Solar Magic, Naming Magic, Yin Healing and Destruction, Tenfold Kaioken

Mastered Abilities: Navy Rokushiki, Fish-Man Karate, Three-Sword Style (Weakened Version), Black Blade (Weakened Version)

Mastered Haki: Observation Haki - Mantra (Advanced), Armament Haki (Intermediate), Conqueror's Haki (Beginner)

Devil Fruits: Chop-Chop Fruit (Weakened Version), Smoke-Smoke Fruit (Weakened Version), Wind-Wind Fruit, Silence-Silence Fruit (Enhanced Version), Rumble-Rumble Fruit (Enhanced Version)

As expected, just as Lake had anticipated, after obtaining the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, he also gained the massive monitoring Mantra.

Furthermore, his Observation Haki directly upgraded to Advanced, but Lake tried it and couldn't foresee the future, proving that Advanced Observation Haki still needed further improvement.

While waiting for his crew to awaken, Lake tested the power of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, and it was simply insanely powerful.

Lake could confidently say that this fruit's strength was in no way inferior to the Devil Fruits of the three Marine Admirals—wide range, high speed, and powerful attack.

It was incredibly well-rounded, and each aspect was strong on its own. Rubber immunity was no problem at all; just add Haki.

Just as Lake was having a blast, he sensed someone waking up. His Observation Haki now covered an enormous area.

Without any deliberate enhancement, Lake could perceive and attack anything within a 100-kilometer radius at any time—truly monstrous.

The first to awaken was Luffy, who excitedly told Lake that he had learned Lake's Vanish Technique, a technique that made him as thin as a sheet of paper, and an attack called the Six Kings Spear.

Lake was quite surprised by Luffy's explanation. He had initially thought Luffy would only learn Shave, but it turned out Luffy had also mastered Paper Drawing, and even the Six Kings Spear had been learned directly without the system's requirements.

It's important to know that the Six Kings Spear is the ultimate technique that can only be mastered by those who have perfected the six aforementioned techniques. Even within CP, only Rob Lucci, hailed as the strongest in 800 years, possesses it.

To unleash the Six Kings Spear, one must clench both fists together, aim at the enemy, and unleash a shockwave-like attack, several times more powerful than the Sky Pirate Impact.

With Luffy's innate Life Return ability, allowing him to instantly lose weight no matter how much he eats, his strength has increased significantly.

Afterwards, the crew members gradually awakened. Sanji unsurprisingly learned Moonwalk, as well as Shave and Tempest Kick.

Zoro learned Shave, Paper Drawing, and Life Return! If Lake remembers correctly, Life Return isn't part of the Six Powers; it's a separate, special technique.

At this moment, Lake can only say, "As expected of you, System! The enhanced version is truly different! Leap!"

Chapter 77 First Encounter, Usopp's Show of ForceAfterwards, the remaining companions all awoke. Usopp learned finger pistols and paper drawing, increasing his melee attack and dodging abilities.

Nami also learned finger pistols, but it didn't seem very useful to her. Her previous flying finger pistol technique was just an extension of the finger pistol, feeling more like a toy.

Because the power is linked to the user's own strength, Nami was indeed ruthless when fighting her own allies, but that was an exception; it was just a supplementary skill.

What surprised Lake was that Nami had learned Shave. The agile little burglar cat could teleport, which made sense.

However, thinking about it carefully, Nami almost always teleports when she's about to fight, and that speed is exactly like Shave, so perhaps Nami already knew it.

Robin later also learned finger pistols—wow, a finger pistol bundle! But Robin with finger pistols was indeed exceptionally effective, because Robin has more than just two hands.

Besides finger pistols, Robin also learned Moonwalk. Lake then thought of Robin's move, Phantom Wings, where countless arms transformed into a pair of wings on her back.

However, these wings can only allow for brief hovering in the air, thus slowing the fall. Now, combined with the Moonwalk that allows flight, hmm, it could be a great combination.

Finally, there's Chopper. Congratulations to Chopper for successfully learning the strongest courage-boosting technique, the Iron Body that withstands everything, and also the Tempest Horn.

"Emmmm...what the heck? Tempest Horn?"

Lake was completely stunned. Tempest Kick could actually transform into Tempest Horn? He'd certainly learned something new.

After waking up, the crew members were excitedly trying out their new techniques, making the ship unusually lively. Usopp was playfully fighting with Luffy.

"Watch this, Luffy! Finishing Move: Finger Pistol - Yellow Lotus!"

"I poke! Poke! Poke..."

"Hahaha! This is hilarious! This paper-thin attack is completely useless against me!"

"Huff...huff...don't get cocky. I'm only getting serious now. Take this! Finishing Move: Finger Pistol - Madara!"

Usopp switched to using both hands, frantically poking Luffy in front of him. This sight truly astonished Lake; he hadn't expected it to be so effective in one go.

However, Usopp's stamina clearly couldn't sustain such a move. A moment later, Usopp collapsed on the deck, utterly exhausted.

Looking at Usopp on the ground, Lake had always had an idea: to give him the Ebony Wood and White Ivory, because frankly, he would hardly need them.

Not to mention, he now possessed the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, which would likely end up gathering dust. But giving them to Usopp would at least elevate his strength by one level.

Unfortunately, this thing was an exclusive treasure when it was first opened; it's unknown if there will be a chance to open something in the future to remove that restriction.

Now that the treasure chests have been opened and the treasures distributed, it's time for them to get down to business. Following the Eternal Beacon given to them by the ape, the Going Merry set sail for Jaya.

Soon, the Going Merry entered a very calm sea area. Nami immediately sensed that they had entered the climate of an island. Jaya is Spring Island, with a very pleasant climate.

The people on board were all lazing around, looking completely relaxed, when suddenly...

Thump! Thump! Thump!

Three seagulls inexplicably fell from the sky, startling Chopper. He rushed over to check and shouted.

"Bullets! They were shot down!"

Usopp looked around but couldn't see a trace of an island. One of the seagulls was still alive; Chopper could understand animal language.

Having learned the direction the bullets came from from the seagulls, Usopp immediately activated his Destruction and looked in that direction. Lake, who also remembered this scene, spoke up.

"Shooting them down onto our ship is undoubtedly a provocation. Usopp, when you see who it is, teach him a lesson and let him know who the number one sniper is."

Hearing Lake's words, Usopp's confidence soared. He quickly used his Observation Haki, which had been enhanced to intermediate level by Destruction.

Usopp locked onto the person; he was currently cleaning his gun, muttering something under his breath. After a moment's thought, Usopp fired.

Bang!

A flash of light erupted from the muzzle of the destructive gun as a powerful bullet pierced his shoulder with pinpoint accuracy, instantly eliciting a look of terror from his face.

However, the man remained remarkably composed, even raising his gun with one hand to observe the situation. He quickly spotted Usopp and the others on the Going Merry.

Besides Usopp taunting him with the seagull he had just shot down, he noticed Lake giving him a cold, indifferent glance.

Before he could even figure out what was happening, suddenly...

*Zzzzt!*

"Ugh..."

A bolt of lightning appeared out of nowhere and struck him directly, his fate hanging in the balance. All this was due to Lake's raised hand; only Usopp knew what had transpired.

Looking back at Lake, his eyes were filled with shock. Lake knew the man's identity all too well: the future nemesis of the Straw Hat crew, the Blackbeard Pirates' sniper, Van Augur.

Since they were going to meet here anyway, Laken didn't mind taking care of them. After the little incident, they quickly saw the island; unsurprisingly, this was Jaya.

Strangely, the harbor was full of pirate ships. Usopp thought he was seeing things, but it was the truth. This island, with its pleasant climate, was nothing like the peaceful weather he remembered.

The settlement on Jaya Island was called Mock Town, a small town inhabited by extravagant pirates—essentially a lawless zone.

Fights and brawls, even murders, were commonplace. After the Going Merry docked, Luffy and Zoro wanted to explore, but letting the two of them go out unchecked would surely lead to trouble.

Considering the many monsters and scoundrels on the island, Laken stopped Nami, who was about to watch over the two, and made her go with them. Nami would have ignored anyone else.

But Laken now felt like the head of the household to Nami, so she obeyed him when necessary.

After making their decision, Lake took Luffy and Zoro on a trip to gather information about the so-called Skypiea. The various scenes that unfolded along the way were more exciting than any movie.

Everyone on the street was a tough nut to crack; most were bullies who preyed on the weak. One moment they might be harassing a passerby, and the next they'd be dealt with by someone else's henchman.

However, hearing these guys shouting about their bounties, Lake realized their bounties needed updating; it had been some time since he left Alabasta.

But he hadn't received any new bounties, and Lake began to suspect that Smoker was maliciously retaliating against him by reporting him to Marine Headquarters.

Chapter 78 Blackbeard's Crew and the Pirates Who Were Like Frogs in a WellIn Mock Town, Lake and his companions, while strolling around, encountered a con artist. Lake recognized the half-dead man immediately – it was Doc Q, the Blackbeard Pirates' doctor.

Doc Q, who had fallen from his horse, begged Lake and the others to help him back on. The naive Luffy and Zoro readily helped him.

Then he pulled out a basket of apples, offering them any as a thank you gift. However, just as Luffy was about to take one, Lake suddenly stopped him.

With a smile, Lake said to Doc Q, "No need for a thank you gift. You look so weak, clearly malnourished. You need to eat more of these apples."

With that, Lake grabbed an apple and shoved it into Doc Q's mouth. A look of horror appeared on Doc Q's face. The next second…

*Thump!*

The sudden explosion caused Luffy and Zoro to silently take a step back. Doc Q was charred black, black smoke billowing from his mouth, while Lake, who was closest, was completely unharmed.

After a quick lesson to Doc Q, Lake led the two away. The three wandered aimlessly and soon arrived at a rather luxurious-looking manor.

Zoro: "I didn't expect there to be a villa on the water here."

Luffy: "It looks deserted, but I smell delicious food!"

Lake: "It's rare to find a relatively quiet place. Let's rest for a bit."

As the three talked, they walked inside. Suddenly, a small figure darted out, calling out "Guests!" while cautiously approaching.

"Guests! Guests! This is putting me in a difficult position. This entire Tropical Grand Hotel has been booked by Bellamy and his gang, and ordinary people aren't allowed in. If they find out, there will be serious consequences. Please, the three of you, leave immediately."

Luffy said unhappily, "What? We can't even come in for a look? Who's this Bellamy?"

Before the short clerk could answer Luffy, another voice came from outside.

"Hey! What's going on? Where did these reckless kids come from?!"

Looking in the direction of the voice, they saw a guy wearing a white mink coat and a gold chain, with a young girl on his arm, looking incredibly arrogant.

From the clerk's words, they learned that this guy was called Sakis, the same Bellamy. This guy had come straight to Lake and his companions.

With a disdainful look, he said, "Do you know how much it cost us to book this place? Look at your pathetic state, use this to buy some decent clothes~ Hahaha!"

As he spoke, he spilled a pile of scattered Berries from his clothes, a sight that instantly enraged Lake and his companions. Lightning crackled from Lake's body.

Luffy turned to Lake and asked, "Can I knock this guy away?"

It seemed Luffy remembered Nami's warning not to cause trouble, so despite his anger, he still asked Lake.

Lake coldly replied, "Hmm, go ahead."

Having received Lake's consent, Luffy ignored the mocking words and, with an angry expression, punched Sakis in the face.

*Bang!*

A loud crash followed, and Sakis was slammed into the inn wall by Luffy's punch, his face contorted in pain, blood streaming down his body.

The young woman standing nearby was completely terrified. She glanced at Zoro and immediately fainted.

The innkeeper, witnessing this scene, was also stunned. He didn't know what to do; clearly, these people were not to be trifled with, and he dared not offend either side.

Seeing the guy's expression, Lake knew what he was thinking. He simply tossed him a bag of money and said, "You were probably preparing food earlier, right? This should be enough, right?"

The clerk, holding the bag of Berries, looked bewildered and stammered, "Um... sir, but those were ordered by Bellamy and the others... If... if..."

Lake casually found a recliner and lay down, saying, "We'll go find that Bellamy you mentioned later. After a friendly chat, I'm sure he won't give you any trouble."

At this point, the clerk didn't dare say anything more. He told Lake and the others to wait a moment and then immediately ran to the kitchen like a fugitive. Luffy, who had been incredibly excited about the food, smelled the delicious aroma as soon as he entered.

Zoro, looking somewhat serious, asked Lake, "Should we go straight to that guy? What about the information on Skypiea?"

Lake, eyes closed and looking nonchalant, replied, "Don't worry. Didn't that ape give us a name? Information is for professionals to handle. These people... are just a bunch of frogs in a well."

Zoro didn't ask any further questions, quietly sitting down to rest. After a while, the shopkeeper brought out a large pile of food.

Lake tossed Luffy two pieces of meat, then stored the rest of the food in his spatial ring. The three of them then swaggered away, leaving behind a flustered shopkeeper.

Lake's earlier statement about going to find Bellamy wasn't just talk. From the moment he arrived on the island, his Observation Haki had been fully deployed, and everyone here was under his surveillance.

Soon, the three arrived at a rather lively tavern. The owner, a kind-looking older man, told Lake and his companions about the town while advising them not to cause trouble.

Because of the generous Lake, Zoro was having a great time, drinking one cup after another. Lake, however, kept his eyes glued to the guy next to Luffy.

"Hey! Uncle, this cherry pie is awful!"

"Hey! Boss, this cherry pie is delicious!"

Luffy and the guy next to him said simultaneously. After a moment of surprise, they both glared at each other, took a sip of their drinks, and then said in unison again.

"This drink is so good!"

"This drink is so awful!"

The two stared at each other again, mocking each other. "You have a problem with your tongue, you have a problem with your brain," the shopkeeper said, looking completely bewildered.

"Anyway, I'm not the chef, say whatever you want."

Ignoring the guy next to him, Luffy said to the shopkeeper, "Hey sir, I want to buy 50 servings of meat!"

The guy next to Luffy started arguing again, saying, "Sir, I want 51 cherry pies."

"Then I'll change it, 52 servings of meat!"

"Sorry, 53 servings of pies!"

"No! 54 servings of meat!"

"55 servings of pies!"

"60 servings of meat!"

"80 servings of pies!"

"100 servings!"

...

Finally, the two of them raised their fists as if about to fight and shouted, "Are you deliberately trying to mess with me?!"

Chapter 79 Clear the area; no one is leaving today.Lake felt a wave of embarrassment, thinking to himself, "They really are natural rivals, Marshall D. Teach... Should I just kill him now?"

Ultimately, the shopkeeper intervened, giving Blackbeard the 50 cherry pies he'd initially promised and letting him leave. Luffy was still fuming.

Just as Blackbeard left, another person entered. This was the target Lake and his crew were looking for. Bellamy barked as soon as he entered.

"The Straw Hat crew is here, right?"

Lake and his two companions turned to look at him. Bellamy quickly met their gaze and continued arrogantly.

"You're the one who beat up my guy in my territory, right? Straw Hat Luffy with a bounty of 30 million Berries, you must be it!"

Luffy's features were too distinctive; almost anyone who had seen his bounty poster could recognize him. So Bellamy went straight for Luffy.

Bellamy then went to the counter and ordered the most expensive drink, also asking the owner to bring Luffy something he liked.

Soon after, a group of Bellamy's thugs, acting like gangsters, followed him in, their arrogant threats scaring away the remaining customers.

Finally, only Lake and his two companions remained. After the owner brought the drinks, Lake smiled and said, "If you want to test me, this is your chance, Zoro. You can try asking; everyone here will be gone soon anyway."

Zoro glanced at Lake, then turned to the bar owner and asked, "Boss, do you know anything about Skypiea?"

Zoro's casual question instantly silenced the previously noisy bar, followed by a burst of laughter.

"Hahahaha! Spare me!"

"Shh! Shh! There are still people who believe in Skypiea!"

"That's hilarious, that old, outdated legend, hahaha!"

...

Hearing their words, Lake's smile vanished, and he said coldly, "Now you know, what can you expect from a bunch of frogs in a well?"

Zoro's gaze also turned cold. He didn't respond to Lake, and the air around him gradually transformed into a violent wind. Luffy was drinking his beverage.

The next second, Bellamy suddenly attacked, trying to slam Luffy's head against the counter. But such a childish sneak attack was unlikely to succeed.

The instant he reached out, Luffy grabbed his wrist, rendering Bellamy immobile. Lake then finished his drink and stood up, saying...

"Boss, I'll cover all the losses in your shop later. Just be a spectator, please."

The situation changed the moment Bellamy attacked Luffy. After finishing his drink, Luffy tossed Bellamy to the ground.

Zoro also stood up at that moment, and without warning, drew his sword and killed the guy who had been laughing the loudest from a distance.

Now, the entire place was silent. Laugh? Who dared to laugh anymore? Those who were terrified tried to run away, but Lake had said that no one here would leave today.

Lake snapped his fingers, and a bolt of lightning instantly appeared, merging into the tavern. A guy trying to escape just touched the door.

*Zzzzt!*

He was instantly electrocuted, his body convulsing on the ground. Lake spoke in a calm tone, like the Grim Reaper himself:

"Although you're just a bunch of ant-like trash, since you provoked me, you won't be leaving."

Bellamy's men, who had been so arrogant, had completely lost their initial arrogance. Most were pale and kneeling in fear.

However, their leader hadn't grasped the difference in power. Still thinking Lake and his group were just putting on an act, he got up and threw off the clothes he was wearing.

His legs sprang like springs, and he arrogantly declared, "Just a bunch of naive and stupid brats! Dare to resist? Then die!"

With that, Bellamy launched himself forward, charging towards Luffy, but the next second...

*Bang!*

"Ugh..."

Belamy, without even a scream, was instantly obliterated by Luffy's punch, a complete fist mark on his face, his body perfectly embedded in the floor.

Sakis, who had been punched by Luffy earlier, surprisingly didn't give up. He brandished his greatsword and charged towards Zoro with his men.

Zoro remained expressionless. Facing the onrushing crowd, he raised his hand, and suddenly an invisible force appeared, blocking everyone.

Then, Zoro calmly assumed a fighting stance and chanted, "Wind Barrier - Drifting Clouds."

With a swing of his sword, a seemingly gentle sword aura was unleashed, but upon contact with the invisible barrier, the aura suddenly grew larger and accelerated.

In the blink of an eye, it passed directly through Sakis and everyone around him.

*Sizzle!*

Blood splattered. One sword strike, and no one survived. Rek felt no guilt whatsoever for killing these guys; none of them were good people.

The remaining guys, terrified by Zoro, had no will to resist. They all desperately tried to escape, smashing through the walls if the door wouldn't let them through.

But unfortunately, the result was the same. The moment they hit the tavern wall, another guy was charred black, and despair filled everyone's hearts.

Lake felt it was enough. He used Conqueror's Haki to clear the area, then activated his Wind-Wind Fruit to force everyone out of the tavern. The spectator owner was completely stunned.

He only came to his senses when a bag of jewels suddenly appeared on the counter in front of him. He muttered to himself, "I never thought I'd encounter a guy like this. Thirty million? Ha, how is that possible!"

After leaving the tavern, the three prepared to go back, as there was nothing left to stay there, perhaps because of Lake.

This time, Blackbeard wasn't waiting for Luffy at the door; he had already disappeared. Although Lake could sense his location,

he decided against it. Blackbeard had defeated Ace at this point, so his strength was definitely not weak, even though Lake wasn't afraid of a mishap.

However, he feared that things would become uncontrollable in the future, and it would be best to keep everything developing as he knew it would be, so that Lake would feel more at ease.

Then, based on this, Lake intervened to change some situations he didn't want to see, so ultimately, Lake decided not to take action against Blackbeard.

The three quickly returned to the Going Merry. Faced with Nami's questions, Luffy and Zoro quickly stepped aside and shifted all the blame to Lake.

Lake remained calm and directly asked Robin. The professional he had mentioned earlier was Robin, and unsurprisingly, Robin had obtained important information.

After learning the location of Montblanc Cricket, whom the ape had mentioned earlier, Nami gave Lake a final glare and let the matter drop.

Chapter 80 The Descendant of the Liar King, Uncle with the Chestnut HeadBang! Bang! Bang…

"The Going Merry is getting more and more patches," Lake said, watching Usopp repairing it.

Usopp sighed helplessly, saying, "Although we've been protecting the Going Merry, we've been through so much along the way."

Zoro turned to look at the Going Merry and said, "Look closely, when did this ship become so dilapidated? Shouldn't we consider getting a new one?"

Usopp immediately became agitated, exclaiming with an exaggerated expression, "What are you saying! You heartless bastard! You should know perfectly well how we got this ship in the first place!"

Chopper, seeing this, imitated Usopp's expression and chimed in, "Heartless bastard~"

At this moment, Luffy picked up his hammer to help, saying gently with a smile, "Don't worry, Usopp, complaining is useless now. The Going Merry is our most important partner. Let's try our best, we'll fix it no matter what!"

Usopp was surprised by Luffy's words and was almost moved to tears, but the next second...

Bang!

A patch that had been ordered earlier was smashed to pieces by Luffy's hammer, silencing the entire area instantly, followed by Usopp's rampage.

Lake watched this scene silently, then looked up at the fluttering pirate flag and muttered to himself, "Even with such deliberate protection, the outcome was still inevitable..."

Now, Lake could only pray that the treasure chests they opened later would contain the artifact that would change the fate of the Going Merry. Even if the ship couldn't be saved, its spirit had to be preserved.

Later, based on the information Robin had gathered, the group traveled to the other side of the island to search for a man named Montblanc Cullicue.

They soon found his residence, and at first glance, this guy actually lived in a castle! Was he some incredibly wealthy tycoon?

Upon closer inspection, they discovered it was just a plank; the real house was on the other side—a very ordinary little house, only half of it.

Luffy said "Excuse me" and went straight into the house. After looking around and finding no one there, Lake and the others found a storybook on the table outside.

The above tells the story of the notorious liar Noland. The gist of the story is that Noland once unexpectedly arrived in Jaya and met the Shandians.

Later, he was sent by the king a second time to search for gold, but he never found the area he described. As a result, Noland was executed for deceiving the king.

He became known as the notorious liar Noland, a reputation that greatly affected his descendants, including Montblanc Cullicue.

It's worth mentioning that when Sanji heard this story, he mentioned hearing it as a child and inadvertently mentioned that he was born in the North Blue.

After a while, Lake sensed someone emerging from the sea, and Luffy saw bubbles rising to the surface and immediately went to investigate.

Splash!

Suddenly, a chestnut-headed man sprang out from the water! Ah… no, it was a middle-aged man with a chestnut-shaped head; he had originally intended to pull Luffy into the sea.

Unexpectedly, Luffy grabbed him and threw him ashore, which led to the chestnut-headed uncle being surrounded by Lake and his crew.

However, the middle-aged man, unfazed, stood up and assumed a fighting stance, saying, "Who are you people! Trespassing on my territory, are you here for the gold again?!"

Nami's eyes immediately flashed with money symbols upon hearing "gold." Lake, standing beside her, said helplessly, "Gold? We have plenty."

Nami rolled her eyes at Lake and said, "That's because you have it. We haven't seen a single piece of gold!"

Lake chuckled and pulled Nami into his arms, saying, "What's mine is yours, isn't it? This ring is quite useful, so I can't give it to you. I'll find you another one later."

Nami was just joking with Lake; she knew they weren't short of money. Hearing Lake's words, Nami nestled against him, a happy smile on her face.

Usopp was about to talk to the chestnut-headed man when, unexpectedly, the man collapsed to the ground, looking pained, and then fainted.

The Straw Hat crew: "(⊙_⊙;)"

Suddenly being scammed in broad daylight, Lake wouldn't take it lightly, as it was a matter of life and death. He immediately called to Chopper, who was still in a daze, to go check on him.

Chopper snapped out of his daze and ran to the old man with the chestnut head. He took out a stethoscope from his small backpack and began to examine him, with the help of the others.

After taking the old man to his bed, Chopper quickly determined the cause: diving sickness, an illness caused by frequent diving.

It was within Chopper's treatment capabilities. After confirming this, Chopper immediately used Healing Touch to treat the old man, and the treatment was quickly completed.

The old man with the chestnut head woke up, but before he could speak,

Bang!

The door was suddenly kicked open, and two apes tried to rush in, shouting things like, "What happened to the boss? What did you do to him?"

One of the apes was the same one Lake and his crew had encountered before. Luffy casually mentioned that Uncle Chestnut was sick and they were helping him treat him.

The two apes believed him. Goodness, they were completely naive! But that was fine; it saved him the trouble of explaining.

Upon waking up, Kurikai realized he had misunderstood Lake and his crew. After apologizing, he asked why they had come to see him.

Hearing they were there to ask about Skypiea, Kurikai fell silent. If someone had asked him that before, he would have done what the people in Mock Town did.

He laughed and then mocked, but seeing Luffy's expectant face, Kurikai fell silent. After a moment, he told his story.

This Kurikai was a descendant of the notorious liar Noland. Although they were several generations apart, Noland's actions had a significant impact on him.

Kurikai then told the story of the two apes, but the impatient Luffy wasn't interested in that. He only wanted to know about Skypiea.

Finally, Kurikai handed Nami a notebook and then left. Everyone immediately crowded around. The notebook contained accounts of their past conversations about Skypiea.

It seemed that in that era, discussing Skypiea was commonplace, but in reality, when they were talking about it, it wasn't yet Skypiea.

After leaving, Kulikai stood outside and said to the two apes, "Hey, do you two like those guys?"

"Like them? Why would the boss ask that?"

"Because those guys seem determined to get to the Sky Island."

"There's only one way to get to the Sky Island..."

"That's why I asked if you guys wanted to give them a hand!"

"Of course! No problem! They saved the boss, and they're all good people. Let's go for it!"

Chapter 81 Reveals the Secret: Sky Island is Actually Part of Gaya?There's only one way to reach Skypiea: take advantage of the upwelling currents that occur about five times a month. These massive currents typically last about a minute and are incredibly large.

This is a necessary condition. Afterward, Kree needs to make some modifications to the Going Merry, and finally, they need a directional coordinate—an animal called the Compass Bird.

It sounds easy, but it's actually extremely dangerous. If they fall off the current, the Going Merry will definitely be smashed to pieces.

Hearing this, Usopp already chickened out, and Nami also felt it was pointless to go. Their Log Pose was almost ready to record, and once Jaya was recorded,

the Pose would stop pointing to Skypiea, and they could continue their journey. Unfortunately, everything was too coincidental; their chance was tomorrow morning.

So they still had plenty of time. Usopp's hopes were completely dashed; since he couldn't change it, he'd accept it.

So everyone got busy. Usopp helped reinforce the Going Merry, while Sanji and Zoro went into the forest to find the Compass Bird and some food.

Because they were supposed to head south in a specific direction from the island tomorrow, but the Log Pose was pointing straight up—this was the Grand Line.

Once you're at sea, you can't tell which way is which; that's exactly how the Grand Line is. That's why they needed this bird; its function was to act as a precise compass.

Because its head always points south, it's a natural compass, and they would have to use this habit for their departure tomorrow.

The preparations went smoothly that evening, and no one dared to cause trouble, as those who did had already been dealt with by Lake and his crew.

After everything was ready, everyone started a feast at Uncle Kurikai's house, drinking, eating, and boasting, the joyful atmosphere influencing everyone.

Of course, there was an exception. Lake quietly approached a cool, aloof woman who was engrossed in reading in a corner, and suddenly handed her a drink, blocking her view.

Robin paused for a moment, then smiled and accepted the gift. Lake sat down beside her naturally and said, "Is it really that good? We'll really see Skypiea tomorrow."

Robin, still smiling, replied, "These are all precious historical artifacts, and Skypiea is no exception. I believe we can find even more there."

While the two were chatting, suddenly Kurikai popped up like a ghost, his face grim, and said, "The gold is in the skull's right eye!"

He then instantly changed his expression, saying, "These are the words Noland said before he died. He saw gold in the skull's right eye, but for so many years I've never understood what that meant."

Kurik then began to explain why he had been searching underwater for so many years, and Robin listened with great interest.

However, as he listened, Lake suddenly interrupted Kurikai, standing up and saying, "Uncle, is it possible you're looking in the wrong direction? Maybe the gold isn't in the sea but in the sky?"

Hearing Lake's words, Kurikai was about to retort, but upon reflection, it wasn't impossible. Unexpectedly, Lake then produced the Skypiea map they had found on the shipwreck.

Then, holding a map of Jaya Island, he pieced the two maps together, revealing a skull shape. This sight stunned everyone.

Kurikai immediately understood, then burst into tears, exclaiming, "That's how it works! I finally get it! Sky Island is Jaya!"

Indeed, seeing the pieced-together map, most of those present understood what was going on; Sky Island and Jaya were originally the same place.

This map was the best proof. Now, only the lower half of the skull remained of Jaya Island, which is why Noland's statement was considered a lie.

The truth was that the gold existed, located in the skull's right eye—meaning it was on Sky Island. This discovery caused Robin to look at Lake with a strange expression, her thoughts unclear.

This resolved half of Kurekai's doubts, as they still needed to confirm it. In any case, Lake and the others absolutely had to go to Sky Island.

So Kurekai pleaded with them: if they could find that place, they should ring the golden bell, just as his ancestors had done.

Luffy readily agreed, and after a night of revelry that lasted a while, everyone lay down and fell asleep on the spot.

Everyone was woken up the next morning. They knew they'd regret missing the Skyfall Current if they overslept, so everyone quickly got ready.

The Going Merry had also undergone minor modifications. Besides overall reinforcement, it gained two small wings specifically for takeoff.

With everything ready, and right on time, the Going Merry, towed by two ape-like boats, set off in the designated direction. The weather was gradually starting to look unsettling.

Just then, an uninvited guest arrived—or rather, someone delivering bounty posters to Lake and his crew. Blackbeard's voice could be heard from afar.

He and his crew approached Lake and his crew in a raft-like boat made of several large wooden sticks, holding a stack of bounty posters.

Lake, with his super-wide-range Observation Haki, had already detected them and simply raised his hand to read them aloud.

"Lightning Punishment!"

*Sizzle!*

A bolt of darkness instantly struck, hitting Blackbeard and his crew, destroying their ship as well. However, the wanted posters were carried by a gust of wind towards Lake.

Lake silently put away the wanted posters, because now was not the time to look at them. The surging current was about to arrive, and the sea was now as calm as a dead sea.

Suddenly, an area turned pitch black. A huge whirlpool appeared on the calm surface, directly sucking the Going Merry into it.

The Ape's ship had already retreated; their mission was complete. Now it was up to Lake and his crew. The Going Merry continued to sink deeper into the huge whirlpool.

Everyone on board could only cling tightly to what they had. Usopp and Chopper were terrified out of their wits, and Nami, held tightly by Lake, was also extremely frightened.

The whirlpool continued for a while before suddenly calming down, as if returning to its initial state, but a second later...

*Splash!*

Before anyone could react, a terrifying, towering current suddenly appeared, lifting the Merry into the air. Only screams could be heard from afar.

"Ah!"

After takeoff, everyone quickly regained their composure. Based on Uncle Kurike's earlier warning, the second half was the most difficult, as the Merry would soon begin to break free of the water column.

If this happened, they would plummet to the sea, certain death. However, there was nothing to worry about; Lake wouldn't let that happen.

Chapter 82 Latest Bounty: Arrival at the Sky Island"Who's the navigator on this ship?!"

"Nami-san!"

...

Having a top-notch navigator on board is a real advantage. Faced with this situation, Nami calmly organized the crew, quickly pulling them back from the brink of disaster.

The Going Merry once again clung to the towering water column, heading upwards. Lake, adding fuel to the fire, suddenly laughed and said, "Hold on tight, everyone, we're accelerating!"

Sizzle~

Whoosh!

The moment the words left his mouth, the Going Merry seemed to be struck by lightning, its speed skyrocketing, disappearing into the clouds in an instant. When they came to their senses, they had arrived.

Below the Going Merry was no longer the sea, but a vast expanse of white clouds. Everyone was excited, and also felt a sense of relief.

However, they hadn't reached the real Sky Island yet. According to Lake's memory, this was still just the White Sea, at an altitude of 7000 meters.

Skypiea is at an altitude of 10,000 meters, a white sea above the white sea. Before setting off, Lake had something to announce. He suddenly pulled out a stack of wanted posters and spread them on the deck.

Straw Hat Boy, Monkey D. Luffy, Bounty: 400 million Berries!

Luffy's performance skipped the previous two increases, directly reaching 400 million! Smoker probably embellished the story. Of course, the photo hasn't changed; he's still a sunny, handsome young man.

Swordsman, Roronoa Zoro, Bounty: 230 million Berries!

Zoro's bounty is a bit exaggerated. You can tell from the photo. Zoro is in the air maintaining a cool pose, surrounded by black sticks cut into pieces—clearly Tina's doing.

Inflame Leg, Sanji, Bounty: 177 million Berries!

Like Zoro, Sanji has a lot of appearances, likely related to Tina's situation, as you can see from the photos. Sanji's face is still not shown in the photos, but a cool back view is captured, with him clad in a blue flame outfit and his feet ablaze.

Sniper King, Usopp, Bounty: 30 million Berries!

Usopp earned the title of Sniper King even before wearing his mask. His bounty is more normal compared to the previous two, especially considering he hasn't had many major battles lately; his highlights are mostly seen by his crew. The photo is an older one with minimal changes.

Navigator, Nami, Bounty: 99 million Berries!

Nami's bounty has skyrocketed, almost breaking 100 million. It seems part of the secret to Nami's transformation has been discovered. In the photo, Nami is transformed into a water elemental form, her staff floating in the air, looking quite extraordinary.

Nico Robin, the Devil's Child, Bounty: 80 million Berries!

Lake hadn't expected Robin's bounty to change. The slight increase wasn't important; what mattered was that Robin's photo had been changed to that of an adult. This meant the government had confirmed Robin was a member of the Straw Hat crew. This should have happened after the rescue of Robin at Enies Lobby, but it happened earlier.

Tony Tony Chopper, the Pet, Bounty: 50 Berries!

Unfortunately, Chopper's best achievement since joining the crew was defeating the Baroque Works executives alongside Usopp. Only his crewmates knew this; even the government didn't know Chopper was a doctor. So… congratulations to Chopper, he's earned a newspaper bounty!

Original Sin Demon, Lake, Bounty: 700 million Berries!

Wow, not only has his bounty skyrocketed, but his title is finally no longer "Demon." As for why he's called "Original Sin," such a strange name, Lake can only say it's better than "Demon."

The photo explains Lake's bounty surge. The former Shichibukai Crocodile, bleeding and looking disheveled, is the backdrop, while Lake wears a mocking expression, like a cat playing with a mouse.

Since the photo captured this scene, it means his complete thrashing of Crocodile must have been witnessed. Plus, Smoker must have said a lot of bad things about him, hence the explosive increase in his bounty.

The increase was significant, but honestly, it still couldn't keep up with Lake's current strength. Lake had been brewing something big, preparing to make the Straw Hat crew truly famous.

Luffy: "Hehehe! Look! 400 million Berries! That's a huge increase!"

Zoro: "Hmph, this bounty isn't bad."

Sanji: "Why! Why is my bounty still without a clear view of my face! How disappointed will all the ladies in the world be?! Who took this picture? I'm going to settle the score with them!"

Usopp: "They finally acknowledged my identity as the Sniper King! But why is my bounty the lowest now?!"

Nami: "Looks like the secret of the Great Elementalist's Staff has been discovered. We'll have to tone it down a bit. If the bounty gets any higher, it'll be harder to go shopping for clothes."

Robin: "..."

Chopper: "Σ(っ °Д °;)っ 50~"

Lake's crew's reactions made him laugh. They went over to comfort Chopper, giving him some marshmallows, and Chopper quickly recovered.

Robin maintained a furrowed brow and a serious expression, but pretended to be nonchalant when Lake asked.

It seemed Robin knew what the change in her bounty meant, but she hadn't quite grasped it herself, so Lake didn't bother to worry about it.

After the initial excitement, everyone calmed down and considered their next move. Just then, a guy wearing a strange mask slid towards them.

It was indeed a slide; he was wearing something like ice skates on his feet, gliding on clouds, but he clearly overestimated himself.

He had barely jumped onto the Going Merry before he could even prepare to do anything, and was immediately grabbed by the Straw Hat crew's three main fighters. It was so fast he didn't even have time to react.

Luffy's fist was at his cheek, Zoro's sword was at his neck, and Sanji's foot was hovering above his head. If he moved again, the result would be instant death.

Then another person appeared—an old man riding a giant, abstract Pegasus. Upon seeing the old man, the masked person being carried threw a smoke bomb and fled.

Of course, they didn't really intend to keep him alive; otherwise, he would have been dead the moment the old man pulled out the smoke bomb. Now, everyone in the Straw Hat crew is watching this old man.

The old man immediately introduced himself as Gan Fall, calling himself the Sky Knight, and claiming the previous man was a member of the guerrillas.

He had originally planned to help Lake and his group, and then casually promote his services—for a fee, people could whistle and call him for help.

However, it was clear that the people on the ship didn't need his help at all. They had come all the way from Qinghai to Thousand-Meter High School without a scratch or even breaking a sweat.

Chapter 83 Enel strolls through the Sky Island, preparing to pick a fight.After some pleasantries, Gan Fall left, but before departing, he left a whistle, indicating that he could be called over if needed, emphasizing that there would be no charge.

Before leaving, the abstract pegasus left a lingering impression on everyone; if all pegasus looked like that, they might as well all die out.

According to Gan Fall, the Going Merry set off in one direction, the feeling of traversing through the sea of ​​clouds was quite fantastical, and soon they saw the entrance.

A winged old woman emerged from inside, asking Lake and his group whether they were there to fight or sightsee, and then demanded a fee.

Nami instinctively didn't want to pay, because she had asked the old woman and found out that they could enter without paying; she was just a gatekeeper.

However, to avoid trouble, Lake paid anyway, because he didn't want the so-called White Beli Hats to cause trouble; he wanted to enjoy the place properly.

The exchange rate between Aegis and Berries on Skypiea is ridiculously high; 10,000 Aegis only equals one Berry, so it's practically worthless. Lake wasn't short of money anyway.

After paying, the White Sea's specialty, the Express Shrimp, appeared. A giant shrimp appeared beneath the Going Merry, clamped down on it, and began its rapid ascent along the clouds.

This gave everyone another taste of speed and excitement, propelling them all the way to the 10,000-meter-deep White Sea—the true Skypiea.

The surrounding scenery left Lake completely stunned, as were his crewmates…

Luffy: "Wow! Skypiea, clouds everywhere, wow~"

Usopp: "Look over there, there's an island above the clouds!"

Sanji: "Where! There must be beautiful angels here, angels… hehe, here I come!"

Nami: "Let's go check out that island over there first, let's go!"

…

The Going Merry quickly reached the edge of the island. Lake jumped off, the feeling beneath his feet was incredibly strange—sand, clouds—in short, as Luffy would say, unbelievable.

Zoro threw the Going Merry's spear into the clouds, wondering if the ship had even stopped. His crewmates also disembarked and began exploring.

Everything on Skypiea was new and exciting to them. During their exploration, they encountered an angel, though not a real one.

It was a girl with small wings. Sanji was instantly captivated. The girl introduced herself as Conis, and the fox she was carrying was called Shuu.

They weren't afraid of Lake and his crew at all; on the contrary, they welcomed them very warmly and even opened a fruit that Luffy had never seen before—the fruit inside was incredibly delicious.

Then, Conis's father arrived riding something like a motorcycle, but his entrance was rather unusual; he crashed into a tree before coming to a stop.

At Conis and her father's invitation, Lake and his group went to Conis's house, where they saw a bunch of Sky Island specialties.

The various magical shells made Usopp feel like he had discovered a new world, and Lake casually asked Conis about Sky Island during their conversation.

The place they lived was called Angel Island, and Angel Beach was located on the island's edge. Angel Island also had a bustling street called "Cute Street."

The Kingdom of Gods is primarily composed of Angel Island and Apayado. Apayado, the island where the gods reside, is known as the "Sanctuary."

When Lake arrived at the White Sea, his Observation Haki covered the entire area, including that of a certain self-proclaimed god on Skypiea, although the other party was the same.

However, since Lake and his group had paid for their trip, Enel didn't directly cause them trouble, and Lake didn't plan to actively seek him out.

He decided to let things unfold naturally, first exploring Angel Island. Nami was very interested in the "Wattard" ridden by Conis's father and didn't go to Conis's house with her companions, instead riding the Wadak around on her own.

Lake wasn't worried at all; this feeling of having everything under control filled him with confidence. With Sanji's help, a delicious Skypiea meal was quickly prepared.

After the delicious meal, everyone prepared to explore, including Lake. Conis, acting as their guide, led them to the bustling Cute Street.

It was indeed bustling, but Lake didn't find it particularly charming. The shops were incredibly diverse, offering almost entirely unfamiliar goods.

While browsing, Lake left a message and suddenly disappeared. His companions didn't think much of it, as Lake was the least of their worries on the ship.

Lake reappeared, going straight to Nami's side. He had sensed that Nami had approached the forbidden sacred ground Conis had mentioned.

Trouble had come knocking, which was why Lake had rushed over. Nami, having just witnessed the so-called divine punishment, immediately threw herself into Lake's arms upon seeing him.

Seemingly frightened, Lake comforted Nami for a while before saying, "Let's go back with the others first. We'll come back later."

Nami nodded and followed Lake back. Meanwhile, at the sacred ground, because the intruder hadn't been dealt with promptly, the four high priests went to apologize to their god, Enel.

Shura: "Lord Enel, you didn't need to lift a finger. I just wanted to play around with that guy."

Theresa: "Heh heh heh~ It's precisely because you're so useless that Lord Enel had to intervene~"

Ohm: "These humans who only know how to fight should all be killed."

Gedaz: "Hmm...hmm..."

Shura: "Hey! Did you forget to breathe again?!"

Gedaz: "Ah! Oh, is that so? I forgot."

...

Enel looked at his somewhat problematic subordinates and felt a bit embarrassed. Then he spoke.

"Recently, a few more Blue Sea people have appeared. They don't seem to respect God. To uphold God's dignity, teach them a lesson."

"Yes! Lord Enel!"

This situation was naturally observed by Rek. He didn't expect Enel to dare to actively cause trouble for them. It seemed he had a death wish.

But it didn't matter. Whatever this guy wanted to do, it was just some small trick. There was no need to worry.

However, Connie, who was happily guiding Lake and the others, suddenly changed her expression, and her smile afterwards looked somewhat forced to everyone.

It seemed Enel had used his abilities to tell Conis something, which puzzled Lake quite a bit, as his abilities were arguably no weaker than Enel's.

His Observation Haki was far superior to Enel's, yet he couldn't do this; at most, he could only sense the other person's emotional fluctuations.

Direct telepathic communication? He still didn't know how he did it, only able to conclude that Enel was quite skilled.

Chapter 84 Enel Appears, What a Weak GodBefore long, Enel started his little scheme. Conis suddenly said she was going to take them to a place where a banquet was being prepared, and Luffy was thrilled when he heard this.

Lake followed silently behind without saying a word. Obviously, even the usually cautious Zoro sensed something was wrong and came to Lake's side to whisper something.

Is there a problem?

Lake chuckled and said, "No problem. Since he dared to provoke us, let's play along."

Zoro didn't say anything more. Soon, Connie led the group to the shore of Angel Island, where many small boats of various shapes were moored.

Luffy liked every single one of them, but just as he was about to board, Connie suddenly shouted and stopped him.

"I'm sorry... I... I..."

Before Conis could finish speaking, everyone around her retreated in terror, keeping their distance from her for fear of being caught in the crossfire.

Conis knelt on the ground, crying, and revealed the truth: she had received a divine instruction to lead Lake and the others to the Holy Land.

However, after spending half a day with these kind friends, Conis had grown fond of them. The Blue Sea people who had come to Skypiea before hadn't returned alive after entering the Holy Land, so Conis didn't want to harm them.

Of course, saying this meant Conis had defied God's will, and the thunderclouds that suddenly appeared overhead were the impending divine punishment.

Upon hearing this, the expressions on the crew members' faces all turned serious, and Luffy clenched his fists.

Conis, having decided to tell the truth, knew what would happen next, but even so, she kept urging Lake and the others to leave.

Luffy, truly enraged, turned to the small boat and said, "This place doesn't need gods like that!"

Everyone understood what she meant. Everyone except Lake boarded the small boat, which was suddenly grabbed by a creature appearing from below.

In the blink of an eye, it vanished, heading towards the Holy Land, leaving only Lake behind. Then, divine punishment descended.

A bolt of lightning struck from the sky, directly towards Conis. Conis closed her eyes in despair. The next second...

Boom!

After a deafening roar, Conis opened her eyes. She was alive and unharmed, and Lake's black trench coat was billowing in the wind before her.

In his hand was a long black sword. Almost no one had seen what had just happened; everyone around had closed their eyes in fear.

In that instant, Lake suddenly struck, cleaving the massive lightning pillar in two with a single sword strike—a task effortless for him.

Conis stared in disbelief at the man before her. Lake turned and returned her a reassuring smile. Just then, Gan Fall arrived.

He had been nearby, sensing Enel's attack and preparing to intervene at the crucial moment to save Conis. He hadn't expected Lake's strength to be so terrifying.

Now, Gan Fall had only one thought: to plead for Lake's help in defeating Enel—a wish shared by the people of Skypiea.

Before Lake could respond, Enel suddenly appeared, wearing a white headscarf, with long, bald head and earrings, and shirtless.

He had a drum with strange patterns on his back, wore baggy pants, and was barefoot, looking at Lake and his companions with disdain.

"Old Gods, Blue Sea People, Traitors, so what are you all planning to do together?"

Conis, startled, hid behind Lake, while Gan Fall was equally surprised, adopting a wary stance.

"Enel! Why are you here!"

Enel replied with his usual disdain, "I am a god. Everything here belongs to me. I can go wherever I want."

Enel was currently displaying pure chuunibyou (a Japanese term for someone with delusions of grandeur). Lake didn't want to hear him continue and simply stepped forward, placing a hand on Enel's shoulder.

Enel frowned, clearly annoyed at being touched by Lake, and said, "Blue Sea Man, it seems you really don't know how to respect God. You need to be taught a lesson."

As he spoke, Enel held out his hand towards Lake and chanted.

"1,000,000 Volts - Discharge!"

A bolt of lightning shot from Enel's fingertip, but the scene Enel imagined didn't happen. The lightning struck Lake as if it were absorbed by him.

Without any reaction, Lake's lips curled slightly as he said, "Is this what you call 'god-like'? Did you not eat?"

Hearing Lake's provocation, Enel immediately became enraged, pointing a finger at Lake's head and saying, "I'll show you the consequences of angering God!"

"20,000,000 Volts - Discharge!"

A bolt of lightning several times stronger than before was released towards Lake's head. A normal person would probably be instantly reduced to ashes, but unfortunately, this pure Devil Fruit ability had no effect on Lake.

Enel's attack once again went unanswered. This time, no matter how arrogant he was, he sensed something was wrong; Lake's hand was still gripping him.

He tried to transform into lightning and escape, but found he couldn't break free from Lake's grasp. At this moment, Lake spoke again, mocking, "What a weak god."

Before Enel could even react, Lake suddenly grabbed Enel's right hand, and what followed was rather gruesome.

*Sizzle!*

"Ah!"

Enel didn't even have time to react. His right hand, which Lake had been holding, suddenly snapped off. Lake produced a knife from somewhere.

In an instant, he severed the hand that Enel had just been pointing at him. Everyone was stunned, and Enel screamed repeatedly, unable to believe what had just happened.

But the pain in his hand forced him to accept reality. Lake casually tossed Enel's hand aside and said contemptuously.

"I forgot to tell you, I hate it when people point at me like that. Consider it interest."

Enraged by the pain, Enel completely forgot his verbal sparring and began pounding the taiko drums on his shoulders with his remaining hand, unleashing the lightning he had created from them, causing his body to grow enormous.

"Two Hundred Million Volts - Thor!"

It seemed that Rek's provocation had driven Enel to the brink of madness, deciding to use his strongest power to defeat Rek. Despite Enel's fury, Rek remained as calm as ever.

Gan Fall, standing to the side, was completely stunned. Enel looked like a god descending from heaven, and she realized that Enel had never taken her seriously before.

"Are you ready to feel the wrath of a god, you damned Qinghai man? You will pay for your actions!"

"Thunder Dragon!"

Enel struck the drum on his shoulder again, and a gigantic thunder dragon, carrying a terrifying aura, charged straight at Lake

Chapter 85 Enel was driven away, and dared not speak his anger."I'll teach you what a proper thunder dragon should look like. Yours is nothing more than a mudfish."

"Purple Lightning Thunder Dragon!"

Facing Enel's thunder dragon, Rek responded with the same mocking tone, and with a wave of his hand, he also unleashed a thunder dragon, twice the size of Enel's.

Because it was imbued with Haki, it turned purple. The thunder dragon, carrying a terrifying aura, instantly devoured Enel's thunder dragon completely, and the purple thunder dragon grew even stronger.

Enel didn't know why this blue-haired man could also unleash a thunder dragon. He instinctively felt he had nothing to fear, because it was lightning.

However, for some reason, the purple thunder dragon before him instilled a sense of death in Enel. Fear filled his entire body, and ultimately, Enel chose to dodge.

The enormous form vanished instantly, returning to its original size, dodging the purple thunder dragon. The thunder dragon missed Enel and rushed straight towards the clouds.

Boom!

With a terrifying roar, a hole was blasted through the clouds, turning the sky into a terrifying purple thundercloud.

Enel broke out in a cold sweat at the sight. He looked at the man before him again, no longer daring to underestimate him. However, his divine dignity prevented him from letting the man off so easily.

Enel forced a calm demeanor and said in a flat tone, "Foolish Qinghai man, those with you have already been sent to the Holy Land. Although you have some strength, the remaining Qinghai people will soon die at the hands of my priests."

Enel had expected his words to frighten Lake, but Lake's expression remained unchanged, and he sneered.

"You should worry about your priests. Going there sooner might allow you to collect their corpses."

Enel could only assume Lake was boasting. He now considered Lake an equal in strength, so he devised a plan.

"How about a bet? My bet with you."

"Say what you want to say quickly."

"Gods set the rules, and mortals must abide by them. I'll be waiting for you in the Holy Land. We'll fight then."

"Tch~ You just want me to let you go, right? Go away, Enel. I'm just teaching you a lesson. Our captain will soon teach you a lesson."

"Don't be so arrogant, Qinghai man!"

"I am arrogant, so what? Let me tell you, Enel, don't put on that high and mighty act in front of me. I might kill you at any time if I'm in a bad mood."

"Foolish mortal, do you really think you can hurt me? Your attack can't possibly..."

Before Enel could finish speaking, a black longsword was already pressed against his neck. Enel's confidence just now came from his Observation Haki.

That's what Skypiea calls Observation Haki. With Enel's basic Observation Haki plus the Devil Fruit bonus, he was at most at the intermediate level of Observation Haki, which was no match for Lake.

Even now, Enel still believes that Lake is simply fast. If someone held a knife to his throat normally, he would simply ignore it.

But the man before him had just severed one of his hands—a severed, irreversible one. Enel dared not gamble with his life.

Enel vanished in a flash, transforming into lightning, and reappeared on the other side in an instant. Unfortunately, no matter where he moved,

the black sword remained pressed against his neck, never leaving. Just as Enel was about to move again, Lake spoke.

"I'm out of patience with you. If you want to leave, then leave. If you continue, this sword won't just be at your neck."

Enel glared fiercely at Lake's words, then vanished again in a bolt of lightning, this time truly escaping.

Lake could sense that the man was gone, and thus received Zangetsu. Zangetsu was no longer the large cleaver it once was.

As Lake's strength increased, his control over Zangetsu's power also grew stronger. Now, Zangetsu could maintain its Tensa Zangetsu form, its appearance and ease of use significantly improved.

When Lake returned to Connie and Gan Fall's side, the two women finally came to their senses, looking as if to say, "This wasn't a dream."

Gan Fall, somewhat nervously, said to Lake, "Sir..."

Lake smiled politely and replied, "Just call me Lake."

"Mr. Lake, forgive my bluntness, but I can tell you're much stronger than Enel. With such power, why don't you just deal with Enel directly?"

"I'm sorry, Enel was reserved by our captain. It would be very troublesome for me to deal with him on my own. Don't worry about Enel; everything will be over by today."

"Ah... Thank you very much, Mr. Lake. Would you mind if I came to sit with you for a while?"

"No, I'll take Conis back first, and then go to that Holy Land to check on the situation."

"I understand. Then I'll take my leave. Thank you again for your help, Mr. Lake."

"Bye-bye, don't forget to come out and clean up the mess later."

After Gan Fall left, Lake looked at Conis, who was still in a daze, and gently flicked her forehead. Conis winced, clutching her head, and looked at Lake innocently.

"Hahaha! Alright, stop spacing out. With something this big happening, your father must be worried sick. Let's take you home first."

Lake was still the same Lake, but Connie's gaze towards him had changed. In Connie's mind, this man was even more powerful than Enel, the god she absolutely dared not provoke.

She had also overheard the entire conversation—liberating the Sky Island and defeating Enel—these words came out of Lake's mouth as if they were a joke.

Connie still felt it was all unreal. Soon, Lake took Connie home, where her father paced back and forth at the door.

Seeing her father, Connie immediately hugged him excitedly. Having finished her business, Lake didn't intend to disturb them any longer.

With his companions' current strength, Lake had nothing to worry about, but to prevent any unforeseen circumstances, he thought it best to get there as soon as possible.

Without saying goodbye to Conis and her father, Lake vanished from the spot, quickly reappearing in the so-called holy land. This place no longer had the feel of a sky island.

This was pure land, the other half of Jaya Island, washed ashore by ocean currents. Besides Enel and his priest,

another group of people were hidden here—the native inhabitants, the Shandicans, the masked figure who had initially attacked Lake and his companions.

Chapter 86 The priests, like mere grunts, were utterly insignificant.By this time, the entire Straw Hat crew had been led to the location of the sacrificial altar. Since the Going Merry couldn't be left unguarded, Chopper and Usopp stayed behind to watch the ship.

The others entered the forest. Luffy's only goal was Enel, so his crewmates would handle any obstacles along the way.

The group quickly arrived at the first trial gate and encountered Shadley, one of Enel's four high priests, who oversaw the "Ball Trial," a trial with a 10% survival rate.

His territory was filled with floating white spheres called "Prank Ball Clouds." Touching them was like opening a blind box—anything and everything.

Enel's four high priests used to rely heavily on their basic Observation Haki, an ability they called "Mind Web," which caused the Straw Hat crew considerable trouble in the original story.

Unfortunately, times have changed. The entire Straw Hat crew now possesses stronger Observation Haki, even the weakest among them, making them mere grunts.

"Roar, roar~ Looks like it's you, you disrespectful Qinghai people! Since you've chosen my trial, prepare to die!"

The confident Shadley, after his provocation, charged straight at the small boat Luffy and his crew were on. The next second...

Bang!

Sanji calmly kicked Shadley away, leaving him stunned. His Mind Control hadn't even dodged the attack.

However, the Straw Hat crew didn't care what he was thinking. Nami took action, drawing her Great Elemental Staff and floating in the air, chanting...

"Elemental Power - Cyclone!"

Seeing Nami's transformed form, Shadley frowned, a constant sense of danger creeping in, and his feeling quickly became accurate.

A sudden gust of wind caused the prank cloud surrounding Nami to move, then abruptly accelerated, hurtling towards Theresa. This time, he dodged.

However, unfortunately, he only managed to dodge one. A second and a third prank cloud followed, flying towards Shadley and quickly enveloping him.

These prank clouds were controlled by Shadley using thin ropes, invisible to most, but now Shadley had completely lost control of them.

"Cyclone Breakthrough!"

Boom!

The instant Nami spoke, a powerful air cannon blast struck Shadley, who was enveloped in the prank cloud, followed by a deafening explosion.

Numerous prank clouds were triggered. Clearly, Shadley's luck had run out; after the explosion, his body charred black, his eyes rolling back, he fell to the ground.

Just a minute ago, Shadley was the confident priest, but reality quickly delivered a slap in the face he'd never forget.

After easily and pleasantly dispatching one enemy, the crew continued their journey without much rest. Meanwhile, the hidden Shandians learned of the Straw Hat crew's invasion.

To reclaim their homeland, Wipa led the Shandians into direct combat with the Holy Land. A fierce battle erupted instantly, though it mostly consisted of minor enemies.

Shura, one of the four priests, wasn't waiting for Luffy and his crew somewhere; instead, he arrived directly at the Going Merry, preparing to launch a preemptive strike.

Usopp and Chopper were still on the Going Merry. The two, who had initially been bored, immediately became alert upon seeing the sudden appearance of an enemy.

Usopp, ruthless and taciturn, raised his hand and fired a shot without hesitation, nearly killing Shura instantly before he could react.

However, while he dodged the shot, his mount wasn't so lucky. Shura flew over on a ferocious-looking bird.

His mount was instantly defeated upon its arrival. Usopp, hands on his hips, wore a proud smile, while Chopper looked on with admiration.

The rider was now enraged, pointing a spear at Usopp and shouting, "Damn Qinghai man, I'll make you pay with your life! Die!"

With that, Shura attacked, his spear charging straight at Usopp, clearly ignoring Chopper.

Chopper, as if to say, "You're done for!" Just as Shura's gun was about to touch Usopp, Chopper transformed into a burly man and swung it at Shura's face.

"Ugh!"

A scream rang out as Shura was sent flying by Chopper's punch. With his Psychic Scroll ability, he never imagined he'd be injured by such an attack.

Whether it was due to the immense force of Chopper's punch or because Shura struck a patched spot on the Going Merry, the patch shattered once more.

Shura flew through the air and crashed onto the ground. This was something Chopper hadn't expected either. He stared in astonishment, looking like he'd done something wrong.

"I'm sorry, Usopp, I shouldn't have fought on the ship."

Usopp, standing nearby, was also stunned, unsure why, but quickly recovered and laughed, saying, "It's okay, Chopper! That lap was awesome!"

At this moment, Shura, who had been humiliated twice, finally stood up. His already short-tempered temper flared, and he couldn't hold back any longer.

Suddenly, the spear in his hand burst into flames, and he actually thrust it towards the Going Merry, leaving Chopper and Usopp on the ship stunned.

Usopp immediately raised his Destroyer and fired almost without aiming.

Bang!

The bullet instantly pierced Shura's arm, but unfortunately, the flamethrower still hit the Going Merry, igniting the wooden planks beneath it, and flames began to spread.

This scene completely terrified Chopper, who didn't know what to do. He frantically ran around the ship shouting, while Usopp was extremely anxious.

If the fire on the Going Merry wasn't extinguished quickly, it would soon engulf the entire ship, and then everything would be over. So Usopp calmed himself down, and then calmed down again.

He then said to Chopper, "Chopper! Blow the whistle! Call that Sky Knight for help. You handle him for now; I need to put out the fire quickly."

Chopper received the order and immediately responded, taking out the whistle Gan Fall had given them and blowing it with all his might.

After blowing it, Chopper immediately jumped off the Going Merry. Looking at Shura, who was still clutching his arm, Chopper angrily shouted,

"Rumble Ball - Leg Power Enhancement!"

Chopper crushed the Rumble Ball and transformed into his pure animal form—his original reindeer form.

It fully unleashes the power of an animal's wild instincts, making its limbs incredibly agile and fast. Chopper often uses this in emergencies, and now, in Chopper's eyes, it's an emergency.

Enraged, Chopper charged straight at Shura, while Shura, blinded by rage, completely forgot that this was the same guy who had just punched him away.