Sky Island, Unusual Fish

On the Sky Island, there were two things that compelled him to go.

First, there is Enel, the user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

That fruit, hailed as one of the most unsolvable Logia Devil Fruit, contains extremely terrifying lightning power.

If you can defeat it, you'll have a very high chance of drawing an extremely powerful template.

Secondly, there is Shandora, the City of Gold in the Sky Island.

Even though Ivan isn't short of money now, who would complain about having too much wealth?

An entire ancient capital built of gold was enough to make him completely financially free.

Whether it's building up power in the future or supporting various expenditures, there will be no more worries.

The sea breeze was blowing fiercely as the Orange cut through the waves and sped straight toward Jaya Island.

What awaits him ahead is a sea of clouds ten thousand meters above the ground, a self-proclaimed god of thunder, and a golden legend buried for four hundred years.

A few days later, the Orange broke through the sea, and the outline of Jaya Island appeared faintly in the thin mist in the distance.

Inside the cabin, the warm yellow light was exceptionally soft.

Nami, wearing a loose-fitting short-sleeved shirt, was kneeling on Ivan, massaging him.

Whether it was the slight rocking of the boat or the girl's beneficial approach, as the massage continued, she pressed her entire body against him.

A soft chest pressed against Ivan's back, and hair with a faint fragrance brushed against his neck, causing a ticklish sensation.

Ivan tilted his head slightly, able to smell the fresh scent of her hair. "Why are you so close?"

Nami's ears were flushed pink, and her voice was barely audible. "Damn!"

An ambiguous atmosphere quietly spread in the air. Just as Ivan was about to do something, the Orange suddenly began to shake violently!

Bang!

The ship suddenly rose sharply and then fell heavily back down.

Caught off guard by the violent shaking, Ivan and Nami nearly fell, instantly shattering the intimate atmosphere.

"What's going on?" Ivan steadied himself by holding onto the ship's side, then pulled Nami along and rushed out of the cabin.

As soon as I stepped out of the cabin, a strong wind carrying icy rain hit me in the face. The sky was already as dark as night, with dark clouds hanging very low, as if they were about to crash into the sea at any moment.

Large raindrops pounded on the deck, blurring the view through the rain. Only the distant waves could be vaguely seen surging into a wall of water tens of meters high, a truly awe-inspiring sight.

"It's Stormfront!" Nami squinted, gripping the ropes on the ship's side tightly. Her instincts as a top-notch naval navigator quickly calmed her down. "And judging by this, we're about to encounter Knock Up Stream!"

Ivan raised his hand to shield his face from the oncoming rain and looked at Nami: "What should we do now?"

"Use your Wood Release to stabilize the ship and control the direction." Nami's sharp eyes quickly scanned the surging sea and swirling clouds, and she soon locked onto the center of the Stormfront.

There was a whirlpool there, frantically swallowing the surrounding seawater.

"We've found the eye of the Stormfront!" she exclaimed urgently, pointing in that direction. "We must head towards the center of the whirlpool. Only by crossing the Knock Up Stream can we safely reach Jaya Island; otherwise, the Stormfront will sweep us into unknown waters!"

Ivan looked in the direction she pointed and nodded without hesitation, saying, "Whatever you say!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he placed his hand on the deck and activated his Wood Release at full power.

The propellers of the Orange spun rapidly, and countless vines grew on the Orange, stabilizing the ship.

The strongest creatures on the ocean are capable of conquering nature. Under Ivan's control, the Orange steadily made its way towards the very center of the whirlpool.

The ship was violently rocked by the undercurrent, and the surrounding seawater swirled wildly.

The accompanying marines clung to the railings, their faces pale, constantly exclaiming in alarm, unable to even stand steadily.

Before long, the Orange finally reached the center of the whirlpool.

To everyone's astonishment, the enormous vortex that had been capable of swallowing everything had quietly subsided and vanished without a trace.

Tashigi frowned, looking puzzled. "Strange, how could such a huge vortex suddenly disappear?"

Smoker looked up at the Sky Manipulation, then down at the unusually calm sea, and said in a low voice, "It's not just the whirlpools, it seems like even the rain has stopped."

The air was eerily quiet; even the wind had stopped.

Just then, Nami's expression changed drastically, and she shouted sharply, "No, it didn't disappear, it's that the ocean is about to erupt! Everyone, hold on tight!"

Before she could finish her warning, it was already too late.

The entire sea surface suddenly bulged upwards, and the seawater surged wildly.

In an instant, a Knock Up Stream exploded, transforming into a colossal pillar of water that reached straight to the sky, easily lifting the massive Orange into the air and sending it hurtling into the clouds.

"Aaaaaah!"

The immense impact swept across the entire ship instantly, throwing many marines off and sending them plummeting uncontrollably into the bottomless the Deep below.

Ivan's eyes flickered slightly, and he raised his hand, softly uttering, "Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees: Binding Chains."

Countless thick vines grew wildly from both sides of the ship, wrapping around all the marines who were about to fall and pulling them steadily back to the deck.

The next moment, the Orange was completely lifted up by the ocean current, soaring into the sky along the towering water column, breaking through the clouds, and climbing wildly towards an altitude of ten thousand meters.

Everyone on the boat screamed in terror, their faces turning deathly pale. Only Ivan stood at the bow, letting the wind whip his clothes around, and couldn't help but chuckle softly.

That's right, he could actually fly directly to the Sky Island using his own strength.

But this thrilling experience of being swept up by the power of nature and soaring into the sky is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you absolutely cannot miss!

The Orange unfurled its sails and was steadily supported by a strong updraft, the entire ship taking off like a bird.

Soon, the ship plunged into a thick, dense cloud layer. All around was a white expanse, and visibility plummeted. The ship sped through the clouds and fog, with only the howling of the wind in the background.

When everyone's eyes suddenly brightened and they broke through the clouds, everyone held their breath.

As far as the eye can see, there is only boundless white snow. Beneath your feet, there is no longer surging seawater, but a soft, fluffy, and endless sea of clouds, as if you are in a dreamlike fairyland.

Nami's eyes widened as she looked around in amazement, murmuring softly, "Is this Sky Island?"

Ivan shook his head, his gaze lingering deeper into the sea of clouds. "Not yet. This is just the sea of clouds; the real Sky Island are yet to come."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ivan used Wood Release to steer the Orange steadily towards the Sky Island.

Just then, the sea of clouds suddenly churned, and a gigantic octopus burst out from it, opening its enormous jaws and lunging straight at the Orange, trying to swallow the entire ship whole.

Before Ivan could make a move, Tashigi's eyes sharpened, and instead of retreating, she advanced, instantly drawing her sword.

With a flash of sword light, a sharp Flying Slash out, striking the giant octopus's body precisely.

The next second, something unexpected happened.