Time flew by.
In the blink of an eye.
Five months had passed since the Navy's reforms. During that time, the Navy had risen like the sun, killing anyone who stood in its way—whether they were gods or Buddhas.
Still, none of it had anything to do with the Richest Group.
Everyone went about their own business.
Gold City appeared on the sea from time to time, elusive as a dragon.
The only ones who had any news were the various officers. In any case, they were either fighting or on their way to a fight.
On this day.
Sky Island.
A vine soared straight into the clouds, stretching so far that it seemed to reach into the universe.
At its base stood a number of golden buildings. They were filled with all kinds of technological equipment, clearly marking the place as a research institute.
Scientists bustled about, while Chaos sat on a sofa, waiting.
Over the past five months, he and Caesar had moved here with a number of scientists. Naturally, their purpose was to conduct experiments.
That's right.
He, Gai, was ready to head into the sky.
They had already developed oxygen tanks and a spacesuit, which would let him breathe for a whole day in an environment without air.
Quite a few people had come to watch.
With Stussy at work, and Crocodile, Enel, and Archino out having fun, everyone else had shown up.
"Shurorororo!"
"BOSS, good luck!"
Once he was all suited up, everyone gathered in the clearing and looked up at the vine that pierced the clouds. Caesar was more than a little nervous.
They hadn't done much research into the mysterious place above them.
They were still feeling their way around.
So he was afraid Chaos might kick the bucket.
He'd asked Chaos to