As time passed, the entire world became shrouded in rolling black clouds. Just as panic and despair began to rise, before anyone could calm themselves, strange sounds rang out from within the clouds.
"Vmmm..."
It was as if some beast were weaving through the black clouds, roaring as it went.
The powerhouses who possessed formidable Observation Haki instantly changed expressions. Their brows furrowed as they looked toward the sky.
They could all sense the sudden appearance of a massive, terrifying life-form within the black clouds overhead.
"What exactly is that?!"
The creature that had appeared in their perception had already surpassed their understanding.
"Fufufufufu..."
On Laugh Tale, the island borne by the legendary warship Pluton, Doflamingo, bound in chains and covered in wounds, suddenly began laughing madly at the sky.
"Is it finally about to appear? The legendary Ancient Weapon, Uranus..."
"Uranus!!!"
Everyone was startled, but some were confused.
"Wait, isn't Uranus an Ancient Weapon? Why does it feel like the thing above us is alive...?"
"Fufufufufu, what fools. Just like Pluton beneath our feet, it was originally merely a massive warship created by Joy Boy to move the islands separated by the sea together. Yet the World Government described it as the most evil warship, capable of destroying an island with a single shot. Uranus is the same. She isn't some weapon, but the true Creator of this world—a terrifying life-form possessing the power to create and destroy..."
Doflamingo's words sent shivers through everyone.
"Is what this guy said really true...?"
"He couldn't be lying to us, could he...?"
Just as everyone was puzzled, Vivi, who had been revived by Chopper, gazed at the sky and said between ragged breaths, her face deathly pale and cold sweat still streaming down her body:
"No... He's telling the truth... I can