บท 80: Wreckage
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The crew blinked in confusion, trying to process what Nami was saying. Luffy's eyes widened with excitement. "A Sky Island? Like, in the sky?"
Nami nodded enthusiastically, her smile growing wider. "Exactly! Coby told me about them back in East Blue. There's an island in the sky, and we're near it!"
Luffy's excitement was contagious. He jumped up, fists pumping in the air. "A Sky Island! That's so cool! We have to go there!"
Zoro raised an eyebrow, not looking entirely convinced. "An island in the sky? Sounds like a fairy tale."
Usopp chimed in. "Of course, it's real! I've heard stories about it too! People say you can find incredible treasures up there, and the skies are filled with strange creatures!"
Sanji, who had come out of the kitchen to see what the fuss was about, lit a cigarette and blew out a puff of smoke. "Well, if Nami-san's Log Pose says it's up there, I believe her. Plus, the food up there might be interesting."
Chopper's eyes sparkled with curiosity. "A Sky Island! I wonder what kind of plants and animals live up there. I want to see it!"
Robin, who had been quietly observing from the side, smiled. "A Sky Island, huh? I've read about it in old texts, but I never imagined I'd get to see it."
Luffy came up to Coby, placing a hand on his shoulder with a wide grin. "Coby, is there really a Sky Island?" he asked, his excitement barely contained.
Coby chuckled, looking at Luffy. "There isn't one, Luffy."
Luffy's smile dropped instantly, his disappointment clear. "What? But Nami said—"
Coby smirked and continued, "There are many."
Luffy's face lit up again, his excitement returning in full force. "Really?! That's awesome! We have to go!"
Nami rolled her eyes but smiled. "Told you," she said, waving the Log Pose around. "Looks like we're heading up."
Zoro leaned back against the railing. "So how exactly are we supposed to get to a place that's in the sky?"
Coby shrugged, keeping it simple. "We'll figure it out."
Before anyone could respond, the sky suddenly darkened. A few pieces of debris rained down from above, bouncing off the deck with loud thuds. The crew looked up, confused and cautious.
"What's going on?" Usopp asked, his voice tinged with nervousness as he dodged a piece of wood that nearly hit his head.
Nami shielded her face with her arm, squinting at the darkening sky. "Is it a storm?"
Just as the crew started to react, a massive object hurtled from the sky. With a deafening crash, a giant galleon landed right in front of them, splintering into pieces on impact. The crew staggered back, shocked by the sudden appearance of such a colossal piece of wreckage.
Coby pointed at the remains, a wide grin spreading across his face. "And that, my friends, is a ship that fell from Sky Island."
The crew gawked at the shattered remnants of the ship, trying to process what Coby had just said. Luffy's eyes sparkled with excitement, as if he had just discovered the best treasure ever. "Whoa! That's so cool! A ship from the sky!"
The fall of the ship created a massive disturbance in the sea, shaking the Going Merry violently. The ship rocked back and forth, threatening to capsize as the crew flailed wildly, trying to regain their balance.
Coby moved swiftly to the helm, grabbing Nami by the waist to help steady the ship. "Hold on tight!" he shouted over the chaos, his grip firm as he kept the wheel under control. Nami adjusted the sails, following Coby's lead as they fought against the raging waves.
After what felt like an eternity, the sea finally calmed down, and the Merry steadied. The crew let out a collective sigh of relief, with Usopp and Chopper collapsing onto the deck, panting from the effort.
Luffy, however, was more excited than ever. His eyes sparkled with enthusiasm as he stood at the bow of the ship, fists clenched in excitement. "There really is a Sky Island!" he exclaimed, grinning from ear to ear. "I can't wait to go up there!"
He then turned his gaze to the wrecked galleon floating in the water nearby. Luffy's excitement doubled as he pointed at it. "Let's check it out! I want to see what's inside!"
Zoro crossed his arms, looking at the massive wreckage. "You know you can't swim, right, Captain?"
Luffy pouted, already thinking of ways around his Devil Fruit weakness. But before he could do anything reckless, Coby stepped in. "I'll handle it, Luffy. You stay here and keep an eye out."
Luffy grumbled but didn't argue, knowing Coby had a point. He watched eagerly as Coby stripped off his shirt, preparing for the dive. Nami couldn't help but ogle at Coby's well-toned body, her eyes glinting with interest. She had to admit—it had been a while since they'd had a moment together. Meanwhile, Robin's face flushed slightly as she recalled the kiss they shared back in Alabasta. She glanced away, trying to focus on something else, but the memory lingered.
Coby didn't miss the looks he was getting but stayed focused on the task at hand. With a quick leap over the railing and dove into the water, his body cutting through the surface with ease.
The ship was old—damn too old, even before it fell. It was dilapidated, with shattered timbers and broken sails scattered across the deck. Coby knew its story. This wreck had been banished to circle Sky Island for decades as a punishment from Sky Island's God.
Ignoring the rest of the wreck, he quickly located two items of interest: a Waver and a map of Skypiea. There was nothing else worth salvaging, and Coby wasn't keen on sticking around. He could already sense the presence of a giant turtle approaching—an enormous creature that would swallow the entire ship whole.
Coby grabbed the Waver and the map, then swiftly exited the wreck. He kicked off the water and ascended. He didn't waste time swimming back to the Going Merry, hoisting himself onto the deck just in time to see the monstrous turtle's shadow became visible. The beast was massive, its jaws wide enough to swallow the wreck and any ship foolish enough to be tethered to it.
A ship approached from afar. It was the vessel of the infamous "Salvage King" Masira, a ship designed for deep-sea salvaging. Masira and his crew arrived at the scene with enthusiasm, preparing to latch onto the wreckage with thick cables.
"Lock onto that ship!" Masira commanded his crew, his voice booming across the water as they quickly set to work. Chains rattled, and the salvage crew began to attach their gear to the ancient wreck.
Coby, dripping wet and still catching his breath, noticed what was happening. He walked up to Robin, who had been watching the scene unfold with mild interest. "Can you steal the Eternal Pose they have?" he asked casually but his eyes focused on Masira's ship.
Robin nodded, already thinking the same. Hands sprouted from the walls of Masira's ship, eyes appearing between the knuckles to search for the Eternal Pose.
Coby then turned toward Masira, raising his voice to catch the salvage king's attention. "I suggest you don't lock onto that ship!" he called out, loud enough for Masira to hear. "A giant turtle is swimming toward it. If you cable, your ship will go down with it."
Masira, oblivious to the looming danger, chuckled and waved Coby off. "Don't worry about us! We're professionals!" he bragged, his crew continuing their work.
Coby didn't argue further. He simply pointed toward the water where the massive turtle was now fully visible, its enormous mouth open and ready to devour the wrecked ship.
The sight of the beast made Masira's crew freeze in their tracks. Panic set in as they realized the imminent danger. Masira's bravado quickly evaporated. "Cut the cables! Cut the cables!" he shouted in desperation, his voice cracking as his men scrambled to release the tether.
The turtle lunged forward, jaws closing around the wreckage with a deafening crunch. The sound of splintering wood filled the air as the ancient ship disappeared into the creature's maw.
After its feast, the massive turtle turned its hungry gaze toward the Going Merry and Masira's ship. Its eyes gleamed with a predatory glint as it considered its next meal. The sea around the two ships grew eerily still as the turtle prepared to strike.
But just as it started to move, the sky darkened, casting an ominous shadow over the sea. Suddenly, three colossal figures appeared on the horizon. They were so enormous that their shadows stretched from the clouds down to the ocean, dwarfing even the turtle. The figures had wings and held spears, their stances threatening as they loomed over the ships below.
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