Nojiko smiled faintly and agreed. "That's true. Sailing with Chris, we've experienced so, so much."
Belo Betty strode forward, took a drag of her cigarette, and said, "Chris mentioned that the people on Sky Island call Observation Haki Mantra."
"And unlike us, they have snow-white wings on their backs, like angels."
"I have to say, people like that have piqued my interest."
Reiju brushed back her pink hair and smiled. "I'm especially interested in the people of Sky Island too."
"Once we reach that mysterious island, we can take a good look."
The women chatted and laughed, discussing Sky Island as they walked gracefully toward the door...
On the deck.
Burgess stood and gazed at the distant island. He threw both arms up and laughed, unable to contain his excitement.
"We're finally at Jaya Island! I've been waiting forever! Wahahaha!"
Luo rested the Demonic Sword Kikoku on his shoulder and looked up at the sky ahead. It was a brilliant blue, with sunshine overhead and white clouds drifting by.
"According to the captain, Sky Island is ten thousand meters up. But the clouds hide it, so we can't see it from here."
Hawkins wore his usual corpse-like expression. "If anyone else claimed Sky Island existed, nobody would believe them."
"But when the captain says it, we can trust him completely. There's no doubt about that."
Bartolomeo shrugged. "The captain doesn't say much, but whenever he does speak, he's thought it through."
"He always has a reason for what he says. He never wastes words or makes claims he can't back up."
"That's why everyone listens closely whenever he speaks. Nobody dares let their attention wander."
As a sharpshooter, Van Augur had the best eyesight of them all. He looked up at the sky and spoke calmly.
"The clouds are too