Cricket

After leaving the tavern, the Hell Pirates went directly to the other side of Jaya Island.

A desolate coastline.

A small house stands not far away, clearly indicating that someone lives there.

What kind of bird is that?

After they emerged from what appeared to be a coconut grove, Kaka looked up at a bird in a tree that resembled a parrot, had red feathers, and seemed to possess considerable intelligence. She asked curiously, mainly because the bird was so strange; its head remained perfectly still, like a statue.

But their 'intelligent' eyes were moving, scrutinizing the group of unfamiliar humans.

"This is the first time I've ever seen the unique creatures of Jaya Island."

"I've heard that this bird can always recognize a location by the direction its head is facing, which is comparable to the effect of a pointer."

Dom replied.

After all, he had ventured into the first half of the Grand Line.

"On Jaya Island on land, only the type of creature with its head facing north remains... The rest will face three other directions, in the sky."

Long added a comment.

There are many strange creatures in One Piece, and the South Bird is one of them.

However, there are not many South Bird left on Jaya Island now, making them quite rare.

"Should we catch one?"

Kaka became interested.

"Don't waste your time."

Dom said coldly.

"All right..."

Kaka grinned.

At the same time, their eyes also glanced at the figures outside the small house.

The other person appeared to have just returned from a deep dive in the sea, climbed onto land, and was still wearing some equipment.

There were also some salvaged items piled up on the side... as if they were being inventoried.

The leader had a peculiar hairstyle, a muscular physique, a cigarette dangling from his mouth, and a diamond-shaped face... his appearance was rather unusual. Moreover, among this group, two others were wearing diving gear, their appearances almost identical to apes and gorillas, and their physiques were enormous.

They don't look human at all...

The remaining two 'little ones' also appear to be 'apes' at first glance.

The Hell Pirates! Mont Blanc Cricket, the leader of the Saruyama Alliance, crossed his arms and tried to appear calm.

He glanced sideways at the One Piece approaching from under the shade of the trees, his whole body tense.

The God Slayer's visit to Mock Town has spread... not to mention he's also on the island.

He didn't take anyone away to hide because he didn't think the Hell Pirates would come here... Although Jaya Island is not large, it still has a certain area. Most of the people who land on the island are active in the vicinity of Mock Town and would not come to this coastline.

Therefore, he believed that he and his companions were safe.

But I never expected... that the Hell Pirates would come here!

Could it be... also for the Golden City?

As he pondered, Oboro and the others approached.

The ape brothers of the Gorilla One Piece also became inexplicably nervous and stopped making a fuss. Usually, they are quite lively, outgoing, and good at creating a lively atmosphere.

But seemingly sensing the 'danger' in the air, they simply watched the approaching One Piece without uttering a sound.

Even the work of clearing and sorting the salvaged items has come to a halt.

With a smile on his face, Oboro led his members past the house, his gaze not shifting to the character of Mont Blanc Cricket... As the two sides crossed paths, compared to the relaxed and unrestrained scrutiny of the Hell Pirates, the posture and aura of the Saruyama Alliance were clearly full of vigilance and solemnity.

Although the Hell Pirates did not show any malice, Mont Blanc Cricket's breathing became erratic as the distance between them closed.

At that moment, it was as if the air itself had frozen.

However, he was mentally strong enough that he did not show any panic.

Instead, he reached out and patted the heads of the two little devils hiding behind him to comfort them.

"The boat is nice."

Just then, a voice came.

It was a compliment.

Mont Blanc Cricket looked over and saw that it was the man at the very back of the Hell Pirates, whose face was covered with various ornaments.

The other person pointed to the Utan Sonar, which was moored on the shore, and gave him a thumbs up.

Mont Blanc Cricket did not respond.

He silently stubbed out his cigarette and let the ape brothers go inside first.

Then, watch God Slayer stood at the very edge of the beach. The light rain had stopped, the sky had cleared, and streaks of golden light suddenly pierced through the clouds.

Seeing that the Hell Pirates were all looking at the sky, Mont Blanc Cricket confirmed his guess.

The God Slayer did indeed come for the legendary Golden City.

"Do Skypiea really exist?"

"Right up here?"

Wow... that's amazing.

Kaka gazed at the open clouds overhead and exclaimed in amazement.

"I just inquired about it, and the tavern owner said that things often fall from the sky... mostly ship wreckage, which is quite old. And sometimes, strange sights or sounds also occur," Dorans said with a smile.

Of the group, Rob Lucci was the only one who was certain of the Skypiea's authenticity.

The World Government possesses some information about Skypiea.

Rob Lucci had heard of it too.

It's just that the unique 'coordinate location' of the Skypiea makes it inaccessible to conventional naval forces. In addition, the Skypiea and the sea space, also known as the Blue Sea, don't interact much, so it's difficult for it to have any impact on the maritime landscape or the world. Therefore, it's 'ignored'.

"If your goal is... the Golden City, I advise you to wait; now is not the time."

Suddenly, a deep murmur came from behind them.

Dom turned his head and saw that it was the man who had been standing outside the door, who was obviously also a One Piece of considerable strength.

"You should already know some of the rumors... To get to that place, you need to wait for a special ocean current, and you'll need an excellent helmsman and a good ship..." Mont Blanc Cricket said calmly. The reason he came to tell him these things was because he had a feeling that with the strength of the Hell Pirates... they might actually be able to find that place.

This group cannot be compared to other treasure-hunting One Piece.

Although it's dangerous to make a hasty approach, if the Hell Pirates can really find the 'Golden City,' then he will have accomplished his 'mission.'

This proves that his ancestor, the liar Mont Blanc Noland, did not lie, much less deceive.

Moreover, it seems that his ancestors had an agreement with the people of the Golden City.

"Do you know how to get there?"

Kaka enthusiastically took over the conversation.

"I'm not sure... Whether the Golden City is actually in the sky has always been a mystery, but I'm sure there's something up there. Moreover, judging from the towering ocean currents and the debris that falls from time to time, it's clear that throughout history, a large number of people or One Piece have used this method to get there... There must be something in the sky that's attracting them."

"Therefore, you need a ship, a sturdy ship... otherwise I'm afraid..."

Before Mont Blanc Cricket could finish speaking, Kaka scratched his head and laughed, "So, the Skypiea is indeed up there, right?"

"Skypiea..."

Mont Blanc Cricket was taken aback.

"It's nothing, thank you."

"It seems our captain knows better."

Kaka patted him on the shoulder, and Guanlong, who had already walked towards the sea, hurriedly followed.

Hey... you guys!

Mont Blanc Cricket tried to stop them, but the next second, the Hell Pirates took to the air and shot at incredible speed into the still-undispersed cumulus clouds.

"..."

Mont Blanc Cricket's pupils contracted, and his raised arm froze in mid-air.