章 56: Chapter 56: Sky Islands

After the warship arrived at Gaya Island, Nami asked curiously, "We've already arrived. What shall we do now?"

"The next part is my job," Luo Ning said. "Our goal isn't here"

As Luo Ning spoke, the power of fantasy poured into the hull of the ship. It then lifted into the air and flew towards the sky.

"The ship is flying again! Where are we going?" Nami looked puzzled. Why were they still flying into the sky? There were thick clouds above.

"Sky Island," Luo Ning declared. "That's our goal!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment after Luo Ning finished speaking. Many people knew the rumors about Sky Island, but few believed it. After all, Sky Island seemed too fantastical, and to be honest, not many who went there ever returned.

The road up to Sky Island was far more treacherous than going down the Red Line to the New World.

Luffy and the others took advantage of the rising current, which was like a pillar of heaven. There truly were many miracles in the world of pirates.

There is another way to reach Sky Island, but according to Gan Fall, it's an all-or-nothing proposition - either you arrive or you die. A very risky method indeed.

Luo Ning is unclear about the other methods, but it seems they also have a very low chance of success.

Fortunately, Luo Ning doesn't need to rely on things like rising currents. He can directly control his ship to fly, taking them to Sky Island.

The situation of Sky Island provided an explanation for Luo Ning's upward flight.

As they ascended, the ship reached an altitude of several thousand meters and pierced through the clouds. However, they had only reached the White Sea.

This was an ocean suspended in the air. Luo Ning used Reiatsu to isolate the water of the White Sea, not wanting to become a drowned rat.

In this way, the ship arrived at the White Sea, which was 7,000 meters above the sea surface.

"An ocean above the clouds? Is this Sky Island? But why is there only a vast expanse of white?" Nami and the others looked around curiously.

"Not yet," Luo Ning explained. "Sky Island is located 10,000 meters above the ground. We're only at 7,000 meters now. We need to go higher."

As he spoke, Luo Ning directly controlled the ship and flew towards the Gate of Heaven. Yes, there was an entrance here, which was truly outrageous. And there was even a fee.

The exchange rate between the currency here and Beli was incredibly strange. Beli itself was nearly worthless, but the currency here, apparently called Extol.The exchange rate with Beli was a staggering 10,000 to 1.

Anyway, the currency was completely worthless, and Luo Ning didn't care. After all, he didn't intend to pay any ticket money.

He didn't even wait for the old woman inside to come out. He directly controlled the ship to fly up. As for the express shrimp, he didn't need it.

The ship just flew over like this. The old woman inside was also dazed when she came out with the shell. She only had time to take pictures of the ship, but none of the people on board were captured in her photos.

The news quickly reached the priest.

Luo Ning and the others easily reached the White Sea above 10,000 meters and arrived at Sky Island.

"It's a truly vast expanse of whiteness as far as the eye can see!"

Looking at the white clouds, Nami felt like this place was truly like a scene described in a fairy tale.

"The clouds here are so special that you can stand directly on them."

Luo Ning said he didn't know what kind of substance it was; it was very special.

"Really, it can support a person's weight!"

Nami tried walking on the clouds, and they were indeed able to support her. As for the jailers, they didn't leave. After all, being well-trained jailers, they naturally didn't want to enjoy themselves.

"Okay, Let's deal with business first"

Sky Island is a place where they could indeed play for a few days, but for now, he had to deal with Enel.

Enel's Thunder Fruit perfectly complements his abilities, making him a valuable asset.

In fact, there exists another Devil Fruit that might be a better fit for Nami: the Gold Fruit. While the Gold Fruit offers impressive utility, the Thunder Fruit surpasses it in both safety and combat potential. This is why Luo Ning prioritizes obtaining the Thunder Fruit.

Since Luo Ning can already create gold at will, the Gold Fruit holds no particular advantage for him.

Of course, given the choice, Nami would likely reject the Gold Fruit. Additionally, her development of the Gold Fruit's powers would presumably be swift.

Luo Ning believes that if Nami consumed the Gold Fruit, she would achieve Awakening with minimal effort.

"You guys wait here"

Luo Ning issued a direct order to the jailers, who readily complied. They understood that disobeying Luo Ning would be unwise.

However, Luo Ning imagined having a special individual remain on the ship – someone unaffected by the seastone handcuffs.

An ideal candidate who's physical strength wouldn't be significantly hindered while on the ship. In the event of a fight, though, the resistance would be limited.

Therefore, Luo Ning imagined an individual to stay behind. After all, the ship belonged to him, and he was responsible for those he brought aboard.