The battle in the distance grew more and more intense. Shock waves from the collisions and raging currents swept across the sky, scattering the wisps of cloud above the Island Cloud.
Shanks and his companions quietly watched Uta, as though engraving her image into their hearts.
"Go, Uta!"
"Leave your footprints and memories in this world alongside Louis and Yelena."
"We'll be waiting for you in the final sea of the world. When that day comes, we'll meet again!"
With that, Shanks slowly turned around.
He drew the Famous Sword Griffin from his waist and walked across the Island Cloud toward the battlefield.
At the edge of the Island Cloud, Shanks untied the bloodstained bandage around his head, letting the cold wind whip his red hair and black cape behind him.
As everyone watched, Shanks's deep gaze settled on the distance. He raised his famous sword, his entire body radiating fierce fighting spirit.
"Everyone, let's go!"
"Stop that relic of the old era and send Uta and her companions off on their voyage!"
Behind him, his companions answered with fervent shouts.
"Yeah!!"
The next moment, Shanks grinned and leaped down from the sky, diving straight toward the battlefield.
The others immediately followed suit, leaping down from the sky and flying over the sea after Shanks, toward Garp and Louis.
At the edge of the Island Cloud, Uta watched as one person after another jumped from the sky. Her lips pressed together, and for a long time, she said nothing.
Yelena came to her side, gently stroking her head with a warm smile.
"Don't be too sad about parting today."
"Your longing for one another will become a compass guiding you to meet again."
"So look forward to the day you meet again!"
Lightning flashed, and flames swirled.
Louis spread