The return of the " Core Melody " has breathed new life into Serenia. The fog has completely dissipated, and the azure sky and clear seawater complement each other beautifully. The entire island is like a dazzling pearl set on the Grand Line, brighter and more vibrant than ever before.
The mermaids held a grand celebration to express their endless gratitude to the Straw Hat Pirates. Of course, delicious food was an essential part of the celebration, with Luffy and Sanji thoroughly enjoying various delicacies made using coral essence, deep-sea treasures, and unique seaweed. But even more unforgettable was the music.
Led by Queen Alicia, all the Serenia mermaids sang together. It was no longer the unconscious, sorrowful resonance of before, but a magnificent symphony filled with joy, hope, and power. The song activated the " Sea Spirit Coral " network; a dazzling aurora borealis, composed of water vapor and light, appeared in the sky; schools of fluorescent fish leaped from the sea, dancing to the melody; even the gentle breeze carried a harmonious rhythm. This was a true concert, belonging to the entire nation.
Brook was completely immersed in the music. He improvised with the local mermaid musicians, his violin playing intertwining with the ethereal voices of the mermaids and the chiming of the corals, creating a new piece that symbolized friendship and rebirth. He even had a burst of inspiration and began composing a new piece called " Selenia Moonlight ".
Nami and Robin collected a great deal of information about the history, music, and ancient star charts of Serenia (merfolk have a unique understanding of the stars). Usopp and Chopper received various magical corals and shells with faint resonant abilities as gifts. Franky was very interested in the energy conduction properties of the " Sea Spirit Coral " and recorded a large amount of data. Jinbe exchanged knowledge about marine ecology and ancient ocean currents with several older mermaids.
Ace enjoyed this rare moment of peace and joy, feasting and drinking with Luffy amidst the merfolk.
During a private conversation with Queen Alicia, Allen gained a deeper understanding of the origin of the " Stone of Silence." According to ancient legends, it was not a natural meteorite, but a fragment that fell here long ago, accompanied by the aftermath of a " Starry Sky War." This further confirmed Allen's suspicion that the cosmos was not at peace.
Joyful times always pass too quickly. The Log Pose had already reached its full mark and was pointing towards the next destination. Surprisingly, the pointer wasn't pointing horizontally, but rather at an angle, subtly pointing towards the sky!
"Pointing to the sky?" Nami looked at her wrist in surprise. "Could the next island be in the sky?"
" Sky Island?!" Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper immediately recalled their previous experiences, and their reactions varied— Luffy was excited, while Usopp and Chopper were a little scared.
Zoro raised his eyelids slightly. "Are we going to fly again?"
Sanji then began to fantasize about the angel sisters of Sky Island.
The time for departure has arrived. At the port, the residents of Serenia gather to see them off.
Queen Alicia presented Nami with a small, seashell-shaped pendant that emitted a soft blue light. "This is the ' Tidal Token.' With it, you will be able to more clearly perceive changes in ocean currents and weather during your voyages, and you can also send us a faint resonance signal when needed. Serenia will always welcome you."
She also presented Brook with a sheet of music made from special luminescent moss. "This contains the oldest melodies of Serenia, and our blessings for your new piece. May your music forever be full of soul."
"Thank you!" Brook accepted the gift solemnly. "I will definitely come again and perform the completed ' Selenia Moonlight ' for you!"
"Goodbye! People who sing so well!" Luffy waved his Straw Hat vigorously.
"Beautiful ladies~, I will hear your songs in my dreams~!" Sanji's eyes sparkled with hearts.
"Take care." Robin said goodbye with a smile.
"Let's go, cousin, we're going to heaven this time." Ace smiled and put his arm around Allen's shoulder.
Allen nodded to Queen Alicia and the other fish, his gaze sweeping once more over the restored harmony of the kingdom. It felt good to heal such a world.
Amidst the final chorus of blessings from the Serenia mermaids, the Thousand Sunny slowly departed the harbor, breaking through the azure waves and heading towards the seemingly endless sky indicated by the compass pointer.