Landing on the Sky Island

In the center of Mock Town on Jaya Island.

"Aside from the pirate crews that have already departed, the rest are local pirates of Mock Town. They haven't even ventured out to sea; they only run businesses like taverns and restaurants here. When they encounter weak pirate crews, they sometimes strike from the shadows, killing for money!"

Redfield reported to Brook, appearing to have already screened them using his unique Observation Haki.

"Sorry to trouble you. Could you also check the employees at Moore Thomas's news agency to see if there are any World Government spies among them?"

Brook once again asked Redfield to help screen the people, while he himself looked toward the various local kingpins of Mock Town.

"From now on, this island is the territory of the Hell Pirates. I will not interfere with your business, but from this day forward, anyone here who provides information or services to the Navy or World Government agents will be frozen into ice!"

Brook unleashed a wave of chilling Underworld ghost energy, freezing a pirate who wore a look of disdain into a block of ice, before walking over and shattering him completely with a single sword strike.

Brook stood among these pirates, causing these family-style pirate groups to tremble in fear immediately. The way they looked at Brook became one of respect; this was the attitude of the strong.

"From now on, record every suspicious person who arrives on this island, especially those scouting for information. If you discover World Government spies or Navy personnel, you must report them to us. If anything happens here, you will die too."

Brook threatened the pirates. Moore Thomas's news agency had been moved here for a week or two, and it was inevitable that some news had already leaked out.

"Captain Brook, this is our home. How could we let the Navy come and destroy it? We will definitely keep a close watch!"

Several pirate bosses immediately pledged their loyalty, speaking with great sincerity. After all, this was a great pirate with a bounty of 200 million.

"That news agency will be moving away soon. From now on, act as if it doesn't exist. It is forbidden for anyone to discuss it, understand?"

"No news agency has ever moved here, right everyone?"

A tavern owner immediately spoke to the other pirates, drawing a chorus of agreement, which made Brook feel that this guy was quite sharp.

"Very good. From now on, you will be responsible for gathering information and managing these people."

"Thank you for your trust, Captain Brook. I, Wili-Ju, will certainly not let you down!"

Wili-Ju said excitedly. It was incredible that he could land a management position just by casually buttering someone up.

Subsequently, Brook designated a forest area next to Mock Town to establish the base for the Hell Pirates, which would also serve as the base for the World Economic News Agency, providing supplies and intelligence to the Sky Island.

Under Redfield's detection, a mole was indeed discovered within the news agency. This result was hard for Moore Thomas to accept; this employee had been with them for over three years, so how could they be a spy?

Regardless of how the spy used emotions to plead for mercy and offer excuses, they were ultimately executed by Moore Thomas personally.

After all the custom-made oxygen masks and small oxygen canisters arrived at Jaya Island, and following a discussion, Brook had Moore Thomas order all the seagulls to first transport the Yomi up to the White Sea to explore the Sky Island, occupy it, and establish a base.

Brook and Crocus also had the island whale Laboon stay active near Jaya Island, telling it not to wander too far and to focus on growing up.

"Big Brother Brook, there will be many people in Mock Town watching us fly to the Sky Island. Even if we reach it, we will still be easily exposed!"

"It's fine. In the future, we will establish a Sky Island force to shoot down any invading pirates or Navy!"

Zoan-type flight users have a hard time crossing the White Sea unless they are powerhouses like Golden Lion. If the World Government also equips their birds with oxygen masks to land on the Sky Island, then by occupying it first, they would have sufficient air superiority.

They just need to kill the flocks of birds that carry the enemies up. Right now, Brook and his crew are landing on the Sky Island by taking advantage of the fact that the people there are off guard.

If the Sky Island forces were to attack their seagulls, it would likely be very difficult for Brook and his crew to land.

On this day, after all preparations were completed, the Hell Pirates ordered all taverns and shops in Mock Town to close and stay indoors.

Although the order seemed inexplicable, they had no choice but to obey due to the might of Brook and his crew.

The Yomi dropped all unnecessary items to travel light and was lifted into the air by tens of thousands of strong seagulls. Even Qilin Lion and Wuzhu went to help.

As long as they survived the low-temperature, oxygen-deprived layer between 5,000 and 7,000 meters, the temperature and oxygen levels would recover upon reaching the 7,000-meter White Sea.

As the seagulls broke through the thick White Sea cloud layer, they were attacked by some Sky Fish. Brook, as a Devil Fruit user, was submerged in the sea clouds and left powerless, relying on Redfield to repel the Sky Fish and sky beasts.

When the Yomi fully entered the sea clouds, the immense buoyancy automatically floated the pirate ship onto the White Sea. There was no need for the seagulls to pull it anymore; the Yomi simply floated on the White Sea, sailing freely.

Brook, having recovered his strength, used a Den Den Mushi to convey the news of their success to Moore Thomas, and the seagulls flew back down one after another.

As the Yomi advanced, they discovered a structure made of white clouds, with people stationed on it.

"Oh my, there are actually people from the Blue Sea coming up! I always thought that was just a legend!!"

A middle-aged man with the characteristic wings of a Sky Islander held a Visual Dial and snapped photos of Brook and his crew.

"It's been who knows how many years since a Blue Sea person came to the Sky Island. I only applied to be on duty here to slack off!"

The Sky Islander continued to mutter to himself, while Brook and his crew looked at the winged man with curiosity.

"Welcome, guests from the Blue Sea! Are you here for sightseeing? It only costs 100 million Extol per person—that's 10,000 Beli in your Blue Sea currency—to take the Express Shrimp directly to Angel Island in the White White Sea!"

The Sky Islander held a small booklet, comparing the prices of the two regions.

"We are here for sightseeing."

Seeing that it wasn't under Enel's rule yet and that the prices were so low, Shakky handed him 100,000 Beli directly, telling him to keep the change as a tip!

"Alright, have a safe trip!"

The Sky Island Gatekeeper put away the Visual Dial and the booklet, then blew a whistle. A giant red lobster grabbed the Yomi and surged along the sea clouds, tossing the ship directly onto the 10,000-meter-high White White Sea.

Brook and his crew saw the buildings and green forests of the Sky Island. This was Angel Island and the "Upper Yard," the God's Island—which was the other half of Jaya Island.

"Captain, is that really the Golden City of Shandora?"

Shakky looked at the capital of the Sky Island with excitement.

"This island is the part of Jaya Island that was launched upward. That white island next to it is the island of the Sky Island natives, formed by Island Clouds; it is called Angel Island."