Invading Sky Island

Over three hundred years ago, the part of Jaya Island containing Shandora was carried up to the White White Sea by a massive Knock-Up Stream, landing right beside the Sky Island natives' Angel Island.

The Skypieans, who had never seen soil or green plants, were immediately fascinated by the island. They invaded it and fought the natives of Jaya Island, ultimately emerging victorious.

They named the island God's Island, "Upper Yard," and joined it to Angel Island to establish a new country: God's Kingdom. The natives of Jaya Island were driven out and forced to hide in a corner of the island.

In time, these people became the Shandians. To reclaim their homeland and ring the Golden Belfry once more, fulfilling their promise to Noland, they waged a war against the Skypieans that lasted over three hundred years.

Years of fighting steadily reduced the Shandians' numbers, leaving them able to do little more than wage guerrilla warfare and harass the Angel Race. Eventually, they gradually learned to use all kinds of Dials in battle.

This was the only way the conflict between the two tribes could reach a relative stalemate. But the Shandians' small population remained a weakness, and they had been unable to reclaim the island for four hundred years.

Then Enel arrived, making matters even worse for the Shandians. Their death toll climbed once more, and all they could do was cling to survival.

"The Dial culture on this Sky Island is strong. Be careful!"

Brook began giving his crew a rundown of the abilities and power of the various Dials.

"So they're basically like an extra ability for a Devil Fruit user?"

When Shakky heard about the Reject Dial, Impact Dial, Flame Dial, Water Dial, Slash Dial, and all the other Dials and their different powers, she suddenly wanted some for herself to use as weapons.

The sniper, Silvers, was very interested in the Laser Dial. It would go perfectly with his sniping, especially for blinding his targets.

The weakling Antonio figured that the Water Dial could be used against Devil Fruit users and the Flame Dial could shoot fire. Wouldn't that make him stronger?

New materials? He wondered if there were any new kind of levitation materials strong enough for the Sea Train. Fish-Man Tom rubbed his hands together, already eager to investigate.

The ship's doctor had his eye on the Flavor Dial. Could it store anesthetic gases like poison smoke and knockout gas?

Redfield wasn't very interested in these external aids. He believed only in his own strength!

"The Angel Race and the Shandians here aren't interested in gold, so you can collect as much as you like!"

"Really, Captain Brook? Then what are we waiting for? Let's take over this Sky Island and seize all that gold!"

Shakky had already charged to the front, her eyes filled with greed for gold.

"I was planning to make this Sky Island our base anyway. All hands, we're going all out this time. We're taking over the Sky Island!"

"Yes, Captain!"

Even Fish-Man Tom was fired up. A few days ago, Brook had given him an ancient shipbuilding design to study. Although he couldn't understand most of the writing, he could make sense of some of the diagrams.

The blueprints had opened his eyes. He felt he could add many powerful designs to their pirate ship.

As the Yomi drew up to Angel Island, they saw many Angel Race natives living on the Sky Island. Each had a headpiece made from braided hair that looked like a pair of antennae, while the wings on their backs weren't natural wings, but two feather-shaped ornaments they had worn for a long time.

The Angel Race also watched as an unfamiliar ship appeared on the shore of Angel Island. A Beret Police unit came running over, keeping an eye on Brook and his crew, "tourists" from the Blue Sea, in case they had any bad intentions.

In the palace on God's Island, Upper Yard, a thin man in armor sat on the throne. He was Gan Fumo, the current God of God's Kingdom. His son, Gan Fall, was already twelve years old.

"Fole, why haven't you awakened your 'Mantra' yet? Have you been slacking off? 'Mantra' is a divine skill every member of our tribe must learn!"

In the past, every God had been a master of Mantra, able to foresee the enemy's moves and keep everything under control. But Gan Fole had a kind heart and no strength to match it.

It would be difficult to pass the position of God on to him like this. After all, every God had to repel invasions by the Shandians' strongest warriors and protect the safety of God's Kingdom.

A God without enough strength would drag the Angel Race into the abyss. If the Shandians defeated them, the consequences would be unimaginable!

"Father, why can't we live in peace with the Shandians and share Upper Yard?"

Gan Fumo fell silent at the question. How could he tell him that their ancestors had stolen the land from the Shandians? That Upper Yard belonged to them, and they were the invaders?

"You only need to know that you must become strong to protect the Angel Race. If one day you're strong enough, perhaps you can make the Shandians let go of their hatred and live in peace with us!"

Gan Fumo patted his son on the head and sighed. He, too, wanted to end the centuries of conflict once and for all. But every generation of Shandians produced a powerful warrior who could rival God.

If the Shandians' population hadn't been so small, the Angel Race wouldn't have been able to suppress them for over three hundred years.

"I understand. I'll train hard and become the strongest. I'll put an end to the feud between our two tribes and bring us together in peace, so there'll be no more fighting in God's Kingdom!"

Gan Fall suddenly felt a surge of determination. He would train hard for the sake of peace!

Meanwhile, the Yomi pulled up beside Angel Island, and Brook's crew went straight ashore. Their powerful presence made the Beret Police feel as if they were treading on thin ice. They stumbled back several steps in alarm!

"Take us to your God!"

Brook's aura erupted, and the Angel Race members fled back into their homes in a panic.

"Enemies are invading! They're not tourists! Notify God at once!"

The Beret Police shouted. Now they could only rely on their strongest God to punish these despicable criminals.

Brook planned to beat their God into submission and make him bow to his rule. In the original story, Gan Fall had willingly stepped down when faced with the powerful Enel, all to protect his people!

Gan Fumo, in the palace on God's Island, Upper Yard, also received the Beret Police's warning. He immediately grabbed his Flame Dial Heat Gun and rushed down to Angel Island.

"Captain Brook, why not let me deal with this so-called 'God'?"

Redfield was brimming with fighting spirit. Now that he had a way to train in both forms of Haki, his strength had undergone a qualitative leap. His combat power was closing in on Brook's!

"This time, we'll beat this 'God' into submission once and for all and show him that we're opponents he can never defeat. Then he'll obediently submit to us for everyone's safety!"

Brook had also entered his icy state, surrounded by the chilling aura of Underworld Ghost Qi!