As the Straw Hat Pirates watched the legendary Pegasus approach, their excitement quickly morphed into confusion. The creature before them, adorned with unusual black spots, bore little resemblance to the mythical horse they had envisioned but appeared rather bizarre. Aboard the creature was Ganfall, the former God of Skypiea. He introduced himself with a calm demeanor. He shared that since Enel had usurped him, Angel Island had been suffering under a tyrannical regime, with its residents living in constant dread of Enel's wrath.
Ganfall sought out the Straw Hats because of their well-known reputation as heroes who opposed tyrants in regions like Alabasta, Dressrosa, and their upcoming plans to assist Wano. He hoped they would extend their heroics to liberate Skypiea from the clutches of Enel's tyranny. As Ganfall narrated his tale, the sky abruptly changed—the calm blue was split by a dark crack that expanded into a vast black screen, signaling the onset of another QnA live broadcast. While the Straw Hats readied themselves for involvement, they peculiarly remained aboard their ship.
The knight, who had just landed, vanished mysteriously, leaving behind a Pegasus that reverted to its original form—a large, confused, and ownerless bird. The Straw Hats speculated that this knight might now be a new participant in the QnA.
Indeed, when the live broadcast room materialized once again, it featured an unexpected scene. Standing beside Luke was not the familiar Straw Hat Crew but rather a knight clad in shining armor, flanked by five tribal figures sporting bronze skin and white wings—reminiscent of those seen on Urouge from Sky Island.
This dramatic shift ignited global interest, with audiences eager to uncover the secrets this session might reveal, particularly any ties to the ongoing enigmas in Wano. However, the new participants hinted at a different focus, likely related to the events on Sky Island—a place largely untouched by World Government influence.
The Five Elders and Marine leadership, already captivated by the mysterious disappearance of the Straw Hat Pirates into the sky, speculated on potential connections between these events and the sudden appearance of the Sky Islanders in the QnA. They surmised that the fate of the Straw Hats on Sky Island might soon come to light.
This interest was intensified by the fact that Sky Island was one of the few places beyond the World Government's reach. The logistical challenges and lack of significant resources had previously deterred them from exerting control there, unlike the vast seas under their dominion.
As Luke geared up to pose the next set of questions, the world watched with bated breath, eager for insights into a part of the world that remained shrouded in mystery. What would these new participants reveal about Sky Island, and how would their stories intertwine with the ongoing dramas involving the Straw Hat Pirates and the tumultuous events in Wano?
Meanwhile, Admiral Akainu, having missed capturing the Straw Hats as they ascended to Sky Island, redoubled his efforts to enforce Marine authority, rounding up pirates in Jaya Town and dispatching them to Impel Down. His failure to capture the Straw Hats was a significant frustration, further complicated by the unfolding complexities in Wano where Kaido and Big Mom's alliance posed a formidable new threat.
The Five Elders, recognizing the strategic implications, awaited the outcomes of these intertwined narratives with acute interest, knowing that the balance of power in both the skies and on the seas could shift dramatically based on the revelations from this unforeseen QnA session.