As the island cloud beneath Amazon Lily grew thicker and thicker, the entire island was steadily lifted into the air.
"We're really flying! S-so... so amazing."
As Amazon Lily rose into the sky, many people on the island exclaimed in wonder.
They had never heard of any means in this world that could lift an enormous island high into the sky.
Watching the sea recede farther and farther below them and the blue sky and white clouds draw closer, they felt not the slightest fear.
That morning, their empress, Boa Hancock, had given them an unprecedented speech. In fact, it was the only speech Boa Hancock had given since becoming empress.
Even though the speech had been somewhat dry, they had learned why Amazon Lily was moving, and the people trusted Boa Hancock completely and unconditionally.
Moreover, unlike other islands, their entire island consisted of hot-blooded warriors. Now that they understood how despicable the World Government was, they naturally would not let their ruler suffer any more mistreatment.
Seeing Amazon Lily steadily supported in the air, Boa Hancock let out a long breath of relief.
"Nami, thank you for your hard work."
Nami raised her little fist. "There's no need to stand on ceremony with me. This was hardly any trouble."
After developing her Cloud-Cloud Fruit for so long, Nami no longer suffered the exhaustion she had experienced at the beginning.
As the island cloud rose, Amazon Lily was slowly joined to an uninhabited little island on Sky Island.
"So this is Sky Island?"
"Are we ten thousand meters up?"
"I never imagined there would be such beautiful islands ten thousand meters in the sky."
"Do you think there are men up here?"
"Ah, men? I really want to see what men look like."
As soon as Amazon Lily was