[Chapter Size: 2000 Words.]
Third Person POV
Skypiea, First Half of Grandline.
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After opening all the cells, the former members of Baroque Works followed Luffy outside, leaving only Enel as the sole prisoner in the jail.
"You decided to free them, captain," Hugo said.
"I hope they don't cause trouble," Nami said, crossing her arms.
"Don't worry, I'll give them my vote of confidence. I hope we can trust each other. They will be a good addition to the fleet I'm creating," Luffy comments on some of his reasons.
"Freedom!!!" Mr. 2, always cheerful, immediately shouted excitedly, while the others also seemed quite relieved after leaving for the first time in a month, isolated in prison.
"Let's talk now," Luffy announces in front of the members of his main crew and the new 5 members of the fleet. Luffy began to share his plans with the new members and the part of the crew that was present.
"Let's talk about the future," Luffy started, with a tone of voice that mixed seriousness and enthusiasm. "Skypiea will not just be our base; it will be the heart of our expansion and strengthening here. We will use this place, out of the sight of most of the world, to strengthen ourselves in the coming months before continuing our journey." Luffy said, war was coming, as his brother would still go after Teach, so he needed to strengthen his crew like never before.
The 3 main crew members looked at Luffy, already expecting something like this, even though they still didn't know about the coming war, their captain had always given priority to their training while they sailed the sea.
He looked at the new recruits, Bentham, Babe, Galdino, Marianne, Mikita, and Miss Merry Christmas. "Welcome to the Straw Hat fleet, those of you who have joined us, this is an opportunity to start anew. We will use each of your skills in the best possible way. You will be so powerful when you come out of this training that you'll even be able to beat Crocodile, your former boss," Luffy smiled at their surprised expressions.
"Can we really do that?! Luffy-Channnnn!!" Bentham shouted.
"Yes, I'm sure you'll all be powerful when I'm done with you," Luffy smiled while the former Baroque Works members were oblivious to what they were in for, Hugo, Nami, and Chouchou felt sorry for them.
At that moment, Yamato approached, sensing that Luffy had returned to the ship with his haki, "Luffy, is everything alright here? I saw the fight from afar, it seems like you handled that lightning user well."
Luffy smiled at her, reassuring her. "Everything is under control, Yamato. How are the others?"
"They are all exploring the city, but the people are quite scared," she said.
"That's to be expected, anyway, Gan Fall, the former ruler of this place, should be arriving to control the population," Luffy crossed his arms.
"This is Yamato, the vice-captain of the group," Luffy introduced her to the new members as he had done with them to Yamato.
After the greetings, Luffy resumed speaking. "Everything is fine now. Things here are over, at least for today. Let's enjoy the City of Angels and relax a bit. There's a lot to explore and enjoy here in Skypiea," he said, encouraging everyone to enjoy the moment of calm after the clash with Enel, whose followers were also killed by Nami and Hugo. Enel was not a man who needed an army, so there were no more enemies.
Luffy went to the edge of the ship and jumped onto the sea of clouds port in the city. "Let's go. I want to see what this city has to offer as well." His smile was contagious, and everyone followed him into the city.
Luffy, accompanied by Hugo, Nami, and Yamato, walked towards the City of Angels in Skypiea. With them, followed the freed former slaves and the newly integrated members of Baroque Works, the group attracting curious looks from the local inhabitants, many still hiding in their homes.
The former slaves and members of Baroque Works, now free, looked around with a mix of disbelief. They marveled at the unique structures of this kingdom and the winged inhabitants of Skypiea.
As Luffy and his group explored the City of Angels, a commotion began to form in one of the main squares with a crowd being formed with most of the city's inhabitants. The crowd gathered, attracted by the sudden presence of Gan Fall, who emerged to address the citizens of Skypiea. With a serene but authoritative posture, Gan Fall began to speak.
"People of Skypiea, a significant change has occurred today," Gan Fall announced, his firm voice echoing through the square. "Enel, who for so long imposed his reign of tyranny over us, has been defeated."
A murmur of surprise and relief swept through the crowd. Faces that previously exhibited fear and uncertainty now lit up with hope, but still, the doubt of their self-proclaimed god having been defeated made everyone wonder who could have done such a thing.
Seizing the moment, Luffy approached with his group. "The one who defeated Enel was a pirate from the lower sea, that one there with the straw hat," Gan Fall announced, pointing to Luffy approaching with his group.
This immediately made the crowd look back in surprise at this pirate and the revelation that it was he who defeated Enel. At that moment, the crowd stirred with murmurs of surprise while looking with some fear at the man at the front of this group. Then Luffy stepped forward, a confident smile on his face and impressive black wings growing on his back at that moment.
"Hello everyone!" Luffy exclaimed, his voice echoing through the square. "I'm Monkey D. Luffy. From now on, I'm taking responsibility for Skypiea, but don't worry, I'm not here to rule or impose tyrannical rules. I'm here to ensure that this kingdom prospers and I'll use this place to train my crew for a while without affecting your lives, with this place becoming my territory, as long as I'm alive, no other Enel will appear and you can even consider me as one of you!" Luffy declared, his voice full of sincerity, while black wings sprouted from his back lifting his cloak, to make the people more accustomed to him.
As he spoke, majestic black wings unfolded behind Luffy, elevating his cloak and creating an impressive silhouette that caused murmurs of admiration and surprise among the crowd. The contrasting sight of his dark wings with the white and modest wings of Skypiea's inhabitants was a spectacle in itself.
Nami, watching closely, couldn't help but comment with a sigh of disdain mixed with a smile: "Show-off…" Beside her, some women from the town looked at Luffy almost with reverence, impressed by his charismatic and powerful presence.
Bon Clay, also present, did not hide his enthusiasm. "That's so cool! Luffy-Channnnn!!" he exclaimed, delighted with his friend's transformation.
Luffy, observing the crowd's reaction, continued with his message: "I want to assure all of you that, as long as I live, no tyrant like Enel will threaten this place again. Skypiea will be a safe sanctuary, a refuge under my watch." He paused, allowing his words to echo among the listeners. "Additionally, I've brought some people with me who need a home." Luffy pointed to the group of former slaves behind him. "They are just looking for a peaceful place to start over. Gan Fall, could you accommodate them here in the city, right?"
Gan Fall, watching everything closely, nodded in agreement, recognizing Luffy's noble gesture.
Luffy ended his speech with a warm wave to the crowd, who now looked at him with a mix of curiosity, respect, and a hint of admiration. "Now, if you'll excuse me, I will find the rest of my crew. We have a lot to explore and enjoy in this beautiful city!" With these words, he turned and joined his companions, ready to discover the charms of Skypiea.
Gan Fall would take care of other matters without Luffy and convince the people of Skypiea about the changes this kingdom would undergo now that it is territory of the crew.
Luffy walked to join the rest of his crew. When he found them, his group of nearly 20 people were gathered looking at various shells that only the sky island could offer. As Luffy approached, Shirahoshi, with her innocent and curious look, held a shell-shaped device, clearly enchanted by the technological wonders of Skypiea, as were Kuina, Nojiko, and Robin. Beside her, Vivi was discussing animatedly with Chopper and Usopp about the peculiarities of the local architecture.
Upon reaching the group, Luffy was greeted with a chorus of greetings. "Luffy, you finally arrived!" Usopp exclaimed, with his usual enthusiasm. Chopper, carrying a pile of exotic fruits, waved cheerfully.
"Look, Luffy-Sama!" Shirahoshi approached with a shell-shaped device and pressed a button.
"Look, Luffy-Sama!" the shell repeated what Shirahoshi had said, finding it incredible.
"I see you're having fun. Here, there are many things we don't find in the sea below, so enjoy and spend your money as you like. By the way, the currency in this place is quite inflated... I think I'll have to change that, it's much more devalued than berries. I'll talk to Gan Fall about it later," Luffy murmured.
After meeting with Gan Fall and the crowd, Luffy joined the rest of his crew to enjoy everything the City of Angels had to offer. The atmosphere in the city was now one of celebration and relief, a welcome change after the tension of the battle against Enel.
Luffy, with his characteristic enthusiasm, led the group through the city while people looked at them with curiosity. Besides being outsiders from the blue sea, their captain was the one who had defeated Enel.
"Let's stop here; let's have a feast. The city center is big enough for this," Luffy said and took out Black Pearl from his pocket, throwing it in front of the square, causing a large explosion to arise from its weight.
"It's time to celebrate our victory and the freedom of the new members of our fleet," his enthusiastic voice echoed through the square, infecting everyone around.
"Sharky!"
"Karooo"
"Grrrr"
"Woolff!"
The animals got excited, and quickly, the team began to organize the party. Hugo and Zoro took care of the drinks, bringing the best wines and exotic juices found in the city. Bentham, always cheerful, took on the role of entertainment, putting on an improvised dance show that drew laughter and applause from the local inhabitants.
Nojiko, Hachi, and Rieju organized the food. They gathered a variety of local and exotic delicacies, setting up a table full of colorful and aromatic dishes that whetted everyone's appetite.
The atmosphere in the square transformed. What was once a city of tension and fear under Enel's rule now filled with music, laughter, and joy. The inhabitants of Skypiea, initially hesitant, began to join the celebration, drawn by the infectious energy of the party.
The members of Baroque Works, now free and part of the Straw Hat fleet along with the giants Broggy and Dorry, mingled with the crew and the locals, sharing stories and laughter. The initial distrust gave way to lively conversations and unexpected friendships.
As the sun set, the square lit up with colorful lanterns made by Skypiea's devices, creating a magical setting. The music continued, now with Chopper and Usopp joining in with their improvised instruments, which they clearly didn't know how to play, adding more joy to the party.
Luffy, observing everything from a corner, smiled contentedly. It was more than a celebration; it was the beginning of a new era for Skypiea and for his crew.
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[Chapter Size: 1500 Words.]
Third Person POV
Skypiea, First Half of Grandline.
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The following day, under the clear sky of Skypiea, Luffy, now also known as the pirate who had ended Enel's regime, got up early from a bed filled with deeply sleeping women, determined to start the new day with his expanded crew and the newly integrated former members of Baroque Works.
The crew's ship was still in the middle of the city, Luffy gathered everyone on the deck of the Black Pearl, presenting himself with the posture of a born leader. "It's time to go to the Upper Yard, let's discover the City of Gold!" Luffy announced, exciting both the main crew and the fleet members. Luffy wanted to begin his grandest plan, which he had in mind as soon as his memories of his past life were reintroduced in that solitary barrel in the East Blue.
After the meeting, Luffy used his power to change the ship's gravity and weight, with Nami behind him using her wind, the ship started to fly towards another island of Skypiea. The group flew over the forest and the areas destroyed by the fight between Luffy and Enel, while Luffy asked Nami to head towards the City of Gold.
The city's inhabitants watched the ship flying away with wide eyes, leaving the square empty after a great party the previous day. They had become accustomed to the presence of this group and even made friends with some of them.
As they neared the City of Gold, anticipation grew. Luffy, standing at the ship's bow, pointed forward, where a dense mass of clouds hid their destination in the center of the island.
After crossing much of the Upper Yard, the Black Pearl arrived at the location where Shandora was supposed to be. They landed below the enormous fern-like tree reaching upwards.
"Nami stop here, I'm going to lower the ship." The ship landed on the ground, and the crew followed Luffy.
"Luffy, is this where the City of Gold is?" Robin asked.
"It's beneath us, the clouds are preventing us from seeing the city, and they are solid. Zoro, Kuina, and Hachi, can you cut through the clouds?"
The trio took out their swords and began cutting through the clouds beside the ferns. It didn't take long with their enhanced skills to reach the city, with the clouds falling like blocks, the city was finally revealed, Shandora appeared before everyone, made of gold and filled with ferns that had grown over time.
The city, lost amidst a lower elevation than the terrain above, was a spectacle of majestic and golden ruins. Covered by the passage of time, it still retained traces of its ancient glory.
"Let's go!" Luffy announced, jumping into the hole made by the swordsmen, and everyone followed him. The city was not just made of gold; there were sculptures and reliefs carved into the walls that told stories of gods, warriors, and ancient myths, while inscriptions in an ancient language decorated the entrances of temples. Temples and buildings, although in ruins, displayed a complex and refined architecture of a people from many eras. Stone walls and columns were adorned with gold ornaments, reflecting the sun's rays after so long without sunlight penetrating there.
In the center of the city, there was a fern-like tree reaching up to the sky. Luffy recognized it as the location of the golden bell.
The reaction of Luffy's crew upon seeing the City of Gold of Shandora was pure amazement and admiration. Nami, with her eyes shining with excitement and visible dollar signs, was clearly impressed by the incalculable wealth the city represented. "Look at all this gold!" she exclaimed, almost hypnotized by the amount of gold adorning the ruins. The idea of so much wealth in one place seemed to ignite a spark of ambition and excitement in her.
Shirahoshi and Vivi were also enchanted, their expressions reflecting a mix of reverence and wonder. Shirahoshi, with her large and bright eyes, looked around with an expression of pure wonder. "It's so beautiful, I never stop being amazed by the things of the surface!" she said softly, her voice full of admiration. The mermaid princess was clearly enchanted by the shine and magnificence of the place.
Vivi, with her interest in history, was equally fascinated. Just like Robin, who touched the ruins while walking through the streets, carefully observing the sculptures and inscriptions on the walls. "Just think of the history behind all of this..." she commented, her tone full of curiosity and appreciation for the culture and past of the city.
The other crew members also showed their own reactions of fascination. Zoro looked around with casual interest, more focused on the structure and design of the city than the gold itself. Usopp, always the storyteller, was already beginning to imagine and create heroic legends involving the lost city for his future listeners.
The members of Baroque Works were practically drooling over the gold; they worked for money in the organization, so it was an expected reaction when seeing all that gold. The giants, however, looked at the gold with little interest.
Luffy, in turn, smiled with satisfaction, as all that gold would be very welcome for his system. He walked through the city with an air of excitement and curiosity, looking with great admiration at the place.
Luffy, with a mischievous and characteristic smile, looked at his crew gathered in the City of Gold and made an enthusiastic announcement: "Guys, feel free to explore the city and take whatever you want!" His voice was full of enthusiasm, not caring how much gold his crew could get from the city. "The rule is simple, take as much gold as you can carry!" He announced, leaving some members, especially the new ones, with wide eyes and open mouths at Luffy's generosity.
Nami was the first to react, her eyes shining even more intensely upon hearing Luffy's words. "Thank you, Luffy!!" she exclaimed, already starting to plan which treasures she might collect. The idea of taking a part of that wealth for herself was irresistible.
Everyone began to scatter around the city looking for things that interested them,
Bentham expressed his joy and excitement with a series of dramatic poses and enthusiastic declarations. "Oh, what a wonder! Look at all this gold!" he exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with the prospect of freedom and wealth.
Galdino examined the structures and artifacts, pondering how they could be useful or valuable. "There's a lot of wealth here,"
Marianne, instead of looking for gold, took out her easel and began to paint the city. "This will be worth a lot of money!" She murmured.
Meanwhile, the other members were collecting gold around the place, Luffy stayed inside the city, not too excited to see the ruins; he would collect the gold soon for the system. The giants ended up staying with him and Zoro.
After hours of exploring the magnificent City of Gold of Skypiea, Luffy's crew members returned to the meeting point, carrying not only bags filled with gold and valuable artifacts but also adorned with jewels that reflected the wealth and history of that legendary city. The excitement and contentment were visible on each face, as they shared their discoveries and achievements.
"I think we've collected enough," announced Luffy, capturing everyone's attention. "Now, we need to discuss something of utmost importance, something that will define our future." His voice, heavy with seriousness, silenced the animated chatter of the group.
Gathered around Luffy, the crew members waited expectantly. "I'm going to show you something impressive," Luffy said, a sly smile on his lips. He extended his hand towards the golden ground of the city. In the next moment, an unbelievable scene unfolded before their eyes: the space around the city began to distort strangely, and like a voracious whirlpool, the gold and artifacts began to be sucked towards Luffy.
The legendary city of gold disappeared, absorbed by an invisible force emanating from Luffy, leaving behind only a vast empty area. "Hahahaha, look at this... I practically cleaned out the city with this system," Luffy laughed, observing the areas now devoid of their golden splendor.
The group looked at Luffy with a mix of admiration and fear. "I can't believe it... I fell in love with my greatest adversary..." Nami murmured, perplexed by the demonstration of power.
"The captain is really relentless..." commented Bepo, a little dazed by what he had just witnessed.
"Luffy always goes over the top..." Kuina added, shaking her head.
"It's actually incredible…" Chopper, usually the most innocent, couldn't contain an expression of admiration.
Luffy, pleased with his companions' reactions, didn't lose focus. "Now, let me explain how we are going to use this treasure." His eyes sparkled as he consulted the store system in his mind.
[Store System, Points: 51,460,000,000.00 Berries]
He observed the impressive amount he had accumulated, knowing that soon, this number would decrease drastically as he invested in purchasing Devil Fruits and other essential items to strengthen his crew. It was a decisive moment, a crucial step towards the grand future he planned for himself and those who followed him.
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