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I can't believe our luck said Ussop.
Seriously that orangutan almost sunk us and now it's up to me to fix it all and keep this thing afloat said Ussop.
Seems to me this busted old ship is on her last leg, we need a new one said Zoro.
How dare you even consider replacing this boat said Ussop
Yeah, how dare you said Chopper.
You are aware of the origins of this ship, aren't you? Asks Ussop.
You do know what she's capable of, don't you? Asks Ussop.
Yeah, don't you? Said Chopper.
We all know the story Ussop and try not to be so defensive said Lucy.
The Going Merry is an important part of our crew and we all know we have to take care of her, you shouldn't take everything so personally said Lucy.
You're right, I'm sorry said Ussop.
She then breaks the ship.
What are you doing? We're trying to save the ship not sink it said Ussop.
Sure thing, here I'll fix it said Lucy.
Opps that didn't work said Lucy.
Lucy said Chopper and Ussop.
We left Mock Town and headed east by circling around the Northern Shore of the island, our destination is here said Nami.
We're supposed to meet that man here, what's his name? Said Nami.
His name is Montblanc Cricket said Robin.
And you're sure he'll be able to help us out, right? Asks Nami.
Whoa, amazing! said Lucy and Ussop.
That's where he lives? It's a freaking palace said Lucy.
I've never seen a house that big before, this Montblanc Cricket guy must really loaded said Ussop.
Look closer said Zoro.
It's really unattractive, guys gotta have some serious guts to build a house that ugly said Sanji.
What's that? Said Chopper.
Then Lucy jumps onto the land and screams.
This isn't a palace at all said Lucy.
The actual house is only half that size said Zoro.
What you see is a facade, a fake said Zoro.
This guy is even more vain than I thought said Sanji.
Why exactly did Cricket decide to leave his home and come live here? Asks Nami.
I don't know all the details, but I think it has something to do with his belief that a large amount of gold rested somewhere in Jaya said Robin,
Gold? Said Ussop.
Do you think he's here searching sort of buried treasure? Asks Nami.
Well, I just don't know said Robin.
Gold! Said Nami.
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Try over here Chopper said Nami.
Dig up this spot said Nami.
I'll be right there Nami said Chopper.
Hello said Lucy.
Don't just barge in there said Ussop.
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I guess nobody's home said Lucy.
Anybody here? Said Lucy.
I guess he's gone said Lucy.
Get out of there you idiot, this guy could be dangerous said Ussop.
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Hey, you guys nobody's home said Lucy.
What's this? Said Nami.
A book! And it looks pretty old said Nami.
It's called Noland the Liar said Nami.
Sounds like it could be good I sure like the title said Ussop.
Noland the Lair? Said Sanji.
Yeah, have you heard of it? Asks Nami.
It says here it was originally in the North Blue territory said Nami.
It was, I was born in the North Blue I'm certain I must have told you guys that said Sanji.
Nope, that's news to me, I always thought you were born in the East said Ussop.
I grew up there said Sanji.
Enough already Chopper! What are you doing? Said Nami.
Where I come from, this is a famous story said Sanji.
It's a fairy tale supposedly based on the life of Noland who lived in the North Blue a long time ago said Sanji.
"This is a story of ancient origins, the event here in have expired more than 400 years ago" read Nami.
"There was once a man by the name of Montblanc Noland who lived in the North Blue countryside, who was an explorer that always regaled the crowds with stories of his incredible exploits. But nobody knew whether or not to take Noland's tall tales seriously." "One day upon returning from yet another adventure, he reported to his king all that he had seen". " I saw a city of gold on an Island in the great sea declared Noland" "and the courageous king decided he must have this treasure for this Kingdom" read Nami.
"The King set out with Noland and 2,000 of his finest Soldiers. Along the way, they endured treasonous storms and battle many ferocious sea creatures. At the end of their journey only the King, Noland, and 100 soldiers survived to set foot on the Island that housed the city of gold. And all they found for their troubles was a normal island covered with an ordinary jungle. And so, upon their return, Noland was sentenced to death for the crime of lying to his king. His last words were as followed "I can only assume the city of gold sunk into the sea". The king and his court were dumbfounded. Nobody believed Noland anymore and the last of his days were spent in shame and ridicule before his sentence of death was carried out before a cheering crowd" read Nami.
It says here the book is based on the true story of Noland the Lair said Nami.
"At last, the liar died before he could prove himself to the people. All he ever really wanted to do was live the life of an adventurer" read Nami.
That last part is not in the book! Don't try to tack on your own sentimental nonsense said Ussop.
Help said Lucy.
She goes into the water.
Did she just fall in the water? Asks Nami.
What's going on? Asks Ussop.
Then a man appears from the water.
Who the hell are you? Asks the man.
You've got nerve relaxing at someone's house without permission said the man.
This my land and I suggest you leave said the man.
Hurry Ussop move it! Go and fish Lucy out of the sea said Sanji.
Got it said Ussop.
I know why you're here, you're after my gold said the man.
Sanji said Chopper.
Sanji no said Nami.
Don't worry this guys a terrible shot said Sanji.
Hey, cut it out said Sanji.
Idiot never underestimate your foe said Zoro.
Out of the way! I'll handle this said Zoro.
Ussop surfaces with Lucy.
You really need to learn to be more careful said Ussop.
I thought I saw bubbles in the water said Lucy.
So, I looked closer and then a chestnut appeared, but it wasn't a chestnut it was a guy and he pulled me in said Lucy.
Then Lucy notices the man on the ground.
What's with him? Asks Lucy.
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I need more cold towels and open up those windows said Chopper.
What's Cassion Disease? Asks Zoro.
So, this guy is really sick huh? Said Lucy.
Yeah, Cassion disease is an illness that sometimes affects divers said Chopper.
Though it's called a disease it isn't actually a chronic condition said Chopper.
It's caused by a lack of decompression when surfacing from the seabed, the nitrogen in the blood releases too quickly and causes gas bubbles to form in the circulatory system, and when those gas bubbles expand it can cause considerable damage to the muscles and joints, causing a serious decrease to blood flow Explained Chopper.
So, it's a mystery disease, think you can help him? Said Lucy.
I'm not sure said Chopper.
My guess is he kept diving every day without allowing time for his body to recover and it finally caught up with him. That's why he passed out during the fight said Chopper.
But why in the world would he do that? Asks Nami.
I don't know but he was taking a huge risk said Chopper.
In some cases, Cassion disease can cause death, so he's lucky to be alive said Chopper.
Hey, old timer are alright? Said Mashira and Shoujou.
They've come to kill us said Ussop.
What in the world are you people doing here? Asks Shoujou.
And just what are you doing to our friend? Asks Mashira.
We're trying to help, so I suggest you either lend us a hand or find someone else to bother said Lucy.
Don't agonize them, Lucy! You know what they're capable of and now there's two fo those savages to deal with said Ussop.
Their savages said Chopper.
Everyone close the windows and run away said Ussop.
Thank you, guys, said Mashira and Shoujou.
What did they say? Asks Ussop.
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So, you guys live on this island too? Asks Lucy.
Yep. This old-timer's house is the official headquarters of the Sauyama Alliance of Jaya said Mashira.
We call this home, but we spend most of our time on our ships said Shoujou.
We're more comfortable at sea cause this place is too small for us said Shoujou.
You guys are too big for your own good said Lucy.
It's all how you look at it I guess to a giant you'd still look like nothing more than a ball of ear wax said Lucy.
I'm pretty you managed to get Mashira here off your ship it's quite a feat for someone as small as you to overpower him said Shoujou.
Eh it wasn't really that hard said Lucy.
What's that? Said Shoujou.
I'm sure you could kick his ass said Lucy.
Lucy he's waking up said Chopper.
He's awake? Said Lucy.
She's right I can kick Mashira's ass said Shoujou
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Hey, chestnut head I got a question for ya said Lucy.
I'm sorry I attacked you I thought you nothing more than another group of bandits who had come to steal my gold said the man.
Did someone say something about gold? Asks Nami.
Calm down Nami said Ussop.
What exactly was it you wanted to ask me? Asks the man.
We're searching for Sky Island, and we were told you might be able to tell us how to get there said Lucy.
Are you serious? Asks the man.
He laughs.
Don't tell me you really believe that place exists Said the man.
Hey, stop it you can't attack a sick man said Ussop.
You mean there's no Sky Island? Are you sure? Asks Lucy.
I don't know, see nobody knows if the Sky Island really exists or not said the man.
I know of only one man who claims to save seen the island for himself, but he's considered a lair of epic portions said the man.
What are you looking at? Asks Ussop.
There's an old fairytale that the people of the North Blue know very well it's called Noland the Liar said the man.
Stop looking at me, Lucy! My name's not Noland said Ussop.
Now that I think about it Noland's family name was also Montblanc does that mean that you two are related somehow? Said Sanji.
Is he right? And is this island the one mentioned in the fairytale? Asks Nami.
Yeah, Noland's my grandfather's, grandfather's, grandfather said Cricket.
He's a distant ancestor of mine, I am his descendent, but we're so far removed I doubt there even a single drop of his blood in my veins said Cricket.
The Montblanc family was driven out of the North Blue country a long time ago and we've managed to keep a very low profile ever since said Cricket.
People denounced the family name, but we've never despised them for this said Cricket.
But why? Asks Chopper.
Because Noland contrary to popular belief was a very honest person said Cricket.
That's not what the fairytale said! Says Nami.
As the story goes Noland's last words were as followed " I can only assume the city of gold sunk into the sea," said Cricket.
This line is accompanied by an idiotic face in the illustration, but Nolan was no idiot he knew what he saw, and I believe he wasn't lying about it said Cricket.
Noland was sure the island he styled upon where he found the ruins of the city of gold was the Island of Jaya but when he returned with the King there was no gold said Cricket.
Unsuccessful he insisted that the ancient city had submerged due to shifts in the earth's crust, but everyone dismissed this as the very last bit excuse of a doomed man said Cricket.
Noland was given a public execution when he died so did his discoveries, only the legend of the liar remained said Cricket.
I get it, you're trying to find the ancient city of gold at the bottom of the sea in order to finally clear the Montblanc family name and prove Noland right said Ussop.
Don't be ridiculous said Cricket.
Ussop said Chopper.
I don't really care if the ancient City of Gold exists or not said Cricket.
The actions of my ancestor have nothing to do with me and my life said Cricket.
You can't possibly begin to imagine what it's like as a kid for everyone to laugh at you and ridicule you because you're a descendant o that idiot Noland! That's what I've dealt with my whole life said Cricket.
Anyway, over the past 400 years, a great many of my family have set sail to find the City of Gold, prove Noland right, and restore the Montblanc name. But each and every one of them went missing said Cricket.
I was ashamed to be a member of such a pathetic family, so I decided to leave home and become a pirate said Cricket.
Wow! So, you're a pirate just like us? Said Lucy.
I didn't even really wanna become a pirate I just wanted out of Noland's shadow said Noland.
To be my own man said Cricket.
But over time I came to assemble my own pirate crew said Cricket.
Finally, I was seen as a leader, not a laughingstock and I spanned the world looking for adventure said Cricket.
Then 10 years ago as my crew and I sailed the calm seas, we discovered this island purely by chance, and ironically of all my family members who sought out this place who lost their lives doing so it was I who found it said Cricket.
I who despised the Montblanc name said Cricket.
We came ashore and found no trace of the City of Gold. I stood on a cape of the island and felt I was destined to be there said Cricket.
I don't care if I find the city or not, I'm not here to prove Noland right or wrong. I have no interest in rewriting history. All I'm doing is following what I believe is my destiny said Cricket.
This is between me and Noland I'm facing what I fear and whatever outcome the act is all that matters said Cricket.
Wow, what a sad story said Ussop.
But what about the monkeys? How did they come to be on this island with anyway? Asks Lucy.
I'm sure that's another story of bravery and the face of incredible odds, your life reads like a great book you know Cricket said Ussop.
They were just fans of the fairytale said Cricket.
They're fans? Said Ussop.
How did they find you? Asks Nami.
I think it was five or six years ago, they heard a rumor and set out to find me said Cricket.
Those two truly believe that the City of Gold exists somewhere and they're helping me find it said Cricket.
The sea surrounding this island is very deep and in those dark, cold depths you're surrounded by a profound sense of solitude said Cricket.
When I first arrived here, I spent my time searching the seabed alone said Cricket.
They entered my life without permission and assigned themselves as my crew without asking and they do nothing but fight all the time said Cricket.
But having these idiots around puts me at ease and truthfully enjoy their company said Cricket.
You understand? Said Cricket.
I understand completely, true friends lift each other up and give each other strength in times of need said Ussop.
Are you just about finished telling us your life story? Asks Lucy.
Shut your mouth you ungrateful brat said Ussop.
Stop it said Lucy.
Look all I really wanna know about is Sky Island said Lucy.
You're a pushy girl aren't ya? Said Cricket.
But like I told you earlier the only person who's ever seen the Sky Island is Noland and nobody knows if he was telling the truth or if it was just another tall tale said Cricket.
He takes a book from the bookshelf beside the bed and flips through it.
Is there any record of his trip to the island? Asks Lucy.
Officially no but he does mention it in here said Cricket.
What do you have there? That isn't Noland Logbook, is it? Said Nami.
Yeah, it is said Cricket.
He tosses her the book.
Read from the bottom of that page said Cricket.
Amazing this Logbook is over 400 years old said Nami.
June 21, 1120. "A sunny day on the sea, upon departing from the Jolly Villa, we left the harbor and sailed into the rising sun heading east by northeast with the wind at our backs. At midday, we happened to cross a bumboat carrying a rare item, a single-person contraption called a "Sky Waver". This small mysterious vessel can generate its own wind and sail at great speeds even on a still day, but the ship was not easily maneuvered, I couldn't control it though my crew has taken quite a liking to it" read Nami.
I got get one of those things said Nami.
Keep going! Don't stop reading! Yells Ussop, Lucy, and Chopper.
Uh… we were told the vessel was manufactured on Sky Island and that many more interesting devices could be found there. It brought to mind an explorer friend of mine who once showed me the most usual specimen, a living Sky Fish. I have never seen such a bizarre appearance in all my years " read Nami.
Sky Fish? Said Sanji.
"This island remains the only unexplored domain and as a sailor and adventurer I feel it is my destiny to one day reach the sea in the sky, Montblanc Noland" finished Nami.
Do you know what this means? Asks Nami.
The Sky Island must really exist said Lucy.
Just like Robin said it did! Now we just gotta figure out how to get there said Ussop.
The Sky Island does exist said Chopper.
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What did you wanna tell us old timer? Asks Ussop.
Listen up and listen good, I've decided to tell you guys everything I know about the Sky Island said Cricket.
Most of this is rumor and hearsay, so you'll have to make up your own minds whether you believe it or not said Cricket.
I believe it said Lucy.
Quiet said Ussop.
There's something very strange that happens in this part of the ocean, everything will suddenly turn black as night right in the middle of the brightest day said Cricket.
Hey yeah, the same thing happened to us, right? Said Lucy.
Yeah it was like the sun vanished and then these enormous monsters showed up said Ussop.
You saw the giants? Said Cricket.
There's a tale about where they come from but forget about them for now, we can go into it later said Cricket.
Now about this strange nightfall, it's caused by the shadow of an extremely dense cloud said Cricket.
Cumulonimbus clouds? But it was too dark for clouds it was like the sun went out said Nami.
Yeah, it was more of an eclipse, clouds on cloudy are just sort of cloudy said Lucy.
Yeah, just sort of cloudy said Ussop.
Yeah, cloudy said Chopper.
Shut your gums and listen said Cricket.
This cloud is called a Cumulorgalis, it forms high in the sky, it has no eternal air currents, and never turns to rain. No light can reach the ground and a sunny afternoon turns black as pitch said Cricket.
It's like some giant hand reached up and snuffed out the sun like it was a candle said Cricket.
Some say the cumulorgalis clouds are floating fossils, petrified clouds that hang in the sky unchanged for thousands of years said Cricket.
You've got to be kidding us? A petrified cloud that drifts around for centuries? Said Nami.
Hey, I'm just telling you what people have told me whether you believe it or not is entirely up to you said Cricket.
So, it's a mystery cloud said Lucy.
Yeah, I guess that sums it up as well as anything else said Cricket.
This is so awesome said Chopper.
You see there's only one place Sky Island can be if it's real and that's on top of one of those clouds said Cricket.
Okay let's go said Lucy.
We're on our way up to the clouds said Lucy.
Come on Zoro wake up said Lucy.
What? Is it morning already? Said Zoro.
I told you idiots before we don't know how to get there! Yells Nami.
Yeah, that's gonna be the hard part because you'll be risking your lives every minute said Cricket.
You mean like now? Asks Lucy and Ussop.
There's only one way to get there, the Knockup Stream, it shoots straight up in the air so it could theoretically take you into the sky if you're lucky said Cricket.
Wait a minute are you saying this current can actually send ships flying? Asks Nami.
Great then it'll be a snap! All we have to do is hitch a ride up said Lucy.
On an ocean current? Said Ussop.
Except wouldn't we wind up falling back into the ocean again and getting smashed into pieces? Asks Nami.
Usually, that's true unless you can get the timing just right said Cricket.
It's one thing to sit here all comfy and talk about riding the Knockup Stream but if you think this trip is gonna be some kind of pleasure cruise, you're in for a very rude awakening said Cricket.
The Knockup Stream is as dangerous as any hurricane it should be avoided at all costs said Cricket.
But how exactly can a current of water rise up in the air in the first place? Asks Nami.
Come on we've never heard anything like that before right guys? Said Nami.
I've heard a lot of different explanations for the Knockup Stream but there's only been one that's made sense to me, though so far no one has been stupid enough to try and confirm it said Cricket.
It's like this, deep below the ocean floor there are large cavities filled with air, cool seawater seeps into these air pockets and geothermal energy heat it until it becomes steam. Over time the pressure builds and when it finally becomes too great there's a tremendous explosion. This explosion hurls the water into the air and creates a current in the sky said Cricket.
The effect last for about one minute connecting the ocean to the sky like a bridge said Cricket.
One minute?! Do you realize how enormous an explosion like that would have to be? Said Nami,
The explosions occur in widely different locations about 5 times a month said Cricket.
We'd be blown into fish food if we tried that old man said Ussop.
Anyway, you can't really explain something like this with words and theories said Cricket.
It's one of the great mysteries of creation said Cricket.
So, we gotta rid this current that shows up five times a month into the air to reach some island in the sky and just hope it's waiting for us? Said Ussop.
I'd say that sums it up pretty well and if you miss you fall back down, slam into the ocean, and get blown into fish food just like you said! Says Cricket.
Okay, so we're gonna forget about Sky Island, right? Cause it's nuts Lucy said Ussop.
It's completely insane! You have to be luckier than Mr. Luck of McLuck of Lucky Land on his luckiest day to pull off a fast one like this one said Ussop.
It'll be ok let's go said Lucy.
Yeah, truly said Ussop.
How can you say it'll be, okay? Think about it for a second said Ussop.
And what about the poor Going Merry? Did you even stop to consider the shape she's in? Asks Ussop.
The way she's suffering, there's no way you expect her to stand up to disaster like this in her condition said Ussop.
He's absolutely right, she's worthless even brand new that wreck wouldn't stand a chance said Cricket.
Say what? Said Ussop.
Speed, weight, strength, the explosion would blow that ship to pieces before it had a chance to get airborne said Cricket,
Yeah, see it's hopeless said Ussop.
But don't worry I think I can help you out there, I'll have Mashira and Shoujou do a complete refit of your ship. I'll also have them reinforce the supersturce to withstand the strength said Cricket.
You bet don't worry guys we're all over it said Mashira and Shoujou.
Thanks, fellas said Lucy.
Have you really thought about this? Asks Nami.
What? Asks Lucy.
Well about oh yeah how about the fact that at most we can only stay one more day on this island or did that slip your mind? Said Nami.
After that, the Log Pose will lock on to the next island's location and we'll have to move on said Nami.
That's right, that's right we've gotta move on said Ussop.
Hey, old man, I realize you're not a fortune teller and you probably don't have the vaguest idea but how many days will it be till the Knockup Stream lines up with the Columrgalis? Or better yet how many weeks or months or years or even centuries? Take your time I'm in no hurry can I lend you an abacus? Said Ussop.
It'll be at about noon tomorrow you better get ready said Cricket.
Wait a minute you mean we can make it?! Said Ussop.
Afraid so, if you're scared then don't go said Cricket.
You're lying said Ussop.
There's something fishy about this, we've known you less than 24 hours why are you being so helpful? Said Ussop.
And what's more said Ussop.
Now hold on Ussop said Lucy.
You hold till I'm finished said Ussop.
This Sky Island, this legendary place we don't even know the location of is just gonna show up out of the blue at noon tomorrow? Said Ussop.
And to help us get there you're gonna rebuild and reinforce our ship for nothing? Said Ussop.
When something looks too good to be true it probably is said Ussop.
Even if liar Noland is your great, great grand whatever, right? Said Ussop.
So how do we know we can trust you? Asks Ussop.
Hey old man, soups on, come and get while it's hot said Mashira and Shoujou.
Move it said Sanji.
Nami… said Sanji.
What? What is it? You wanna fight me? Asks Ussop.
Mashira said whenever midday night occurs in this area a Cumolorgalis cloud appears in the southern sky the next day said Cricket.
Based on its usual cycle of five appearances a month I'm guessing the Knockup Stream will also erupt tomorrow at midday, that will probably also be to the south said Cricket.
I can't be 100% certain but there is a good chance the two events will coincide said Cricket.
I'm proud to have met a bunch of brave fools like you, your true pirates said Cricket.
Now then let's go inside and eat. Tonight, I want you to call my home your home, my friends said Cricket.
Come Ussop its chow time said Lucy.
Yeah, come you guys said Mashira.
Chopper go get Robin said Sanji.
You bet said Chopper.
It looks like we're going to Sky Island whether we're ready or not said Nami.
Well let's just hope our luck continues to hold said Nami.
Nami, do you think I'm a spineless little coward? Asks Ussop.
You forgot to mention idiot said Nami.
And I know how you feel, now why not go apologize? Said Nami.
I'm sorry old timer said Ussop.
What are you doing? Don't wipe that nose on me it's disgusting Siad Cricket.
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Oh yeah keep it coming, that really hits the old spot said Cricket.
Eat up, everyone! I'm just getting started there's plenty more on the way said Sanji.
Here said Ussop.
Got you ape face! Oh yeah it was hot sauce said Ussop.
Come here you said Mashira.
Hey there good looking you want to sit next to me? Asks Cricket.
Whoa shift down a gear old man, you're about 100 years too old to be hitting on Nami said Sanji.
The skull's right eye said Cricket.
That's where I saw the gold said Cricket.
Gold? Said Nami.
Those words smeared with tears are the last ones Noland wrote in his Logbook. "The skulls right eye that's where I saw the gold," said Cricket.
That very same day Noland was executed, I still don't know what he meant by that said Cricket.
Does it refer to the name of a city or some landmark that used to exist on the island? Or is it just a poetic illusion into this own impending death? Said Cricket.
The blank pages as follows give us no clue and that's the reason we continue to dive to the bottom of the sea, we dream said Cricket.
Hooray for us said Mashira.
We're gonna go flying said Lucy.
Not if you keep eating like that, we won't said Ussop.
Log entry from May 21st, 1122, today I arrived on Jaya. shortly after making landfall but we were startled by the particular cries of some strange bird deep in the forest as well as the tolling of what seemed to be an enormous bell. The ringing of that golden bell resounded far and wide as of announcing the presence of some great and prosperous city of the past. Its feeelting echo is the only reminder that this land was once home to a mighty civilization read Cricket.
In our pride and arrogance, we thought we had seen and heard everything in our short lives but the sound of that bell tolling left us all speechless. It was as if the clang of that bell had struck us all dumb with wonder said Cricket.
I just love stories with bells in them, especially gold ones said Nami.
Hey, old timer it sounds like you just might be a little fond of Noland after all said Ussop.
Look at this said Cricket.
Wow, a golden bell said Nami.
Doesn't seem too enormous to me said Ussop.
None of these is the one Noland was writing about in his Logbook, these are bell-shaped golden ingots we found on the ocean floor during a dive said Cricket.
Golden ingots? Said Chopper.
The City of Gold! Ha it is real said Lucy.
It's still not proof though said Shoujou.
You can golden like that lying around in any old ruin in this part of the world said Shoujou.
Maybe so but it does suggest there was a civilization here sometime in the past said Robin.
Ingots are made to divide gold into standardizing weights and that would indicate an advanced trading society said Robin.
Right and you remember the particular bird call he said they heard when they landed? Show it to them said Cricket.
There's more gold! said Ussop.
Look at the size of it said Zoro.
The last of it said Cricket.
Oh, it's gorgeous said Nami.
Golden bells and birds huh? Do you think they may be symbols of some ancient giant civilization? Asks Sanji.
I really couldn't say for certain but I'm sure all these pieces were part of the same casting said Cricket.
This creature is called a South Bird, you can still find them on this island today said Cricket.
Wow, and they have a peculiar call? Said Lucy.
Uh-huh just like in the logbook said Cricket.
Sailors have used south birds on ships since ancient times to help them… said Mashira.
Then the two brothers and Cricket realize something.
Oh no said the three.
What's wrong? Asks the Straw Hats.
This is really bad you guys got to get to the forest on the south side of the island right away said Cricket,
Huh? What do you mean? Are you crazy? Asks Lucy.
Don't waste a minute, you gotta capture one of these birds quickly said Cricket.
How come? Why? Asks Ussop.
What do we need the bird for? Asks Sanji.
Now listen carefully said Cricket.
Tomorrow you're gonna sail for the Knockup Stream, it lies directly south of here, how are you gonna get there? Said Cricket.
We just sail the ship due south of course said Lucy.
Have you forgotten this is the Grand Line? You're heading for the open sea; you won't be able to get your bearings said Cricket.
Wait he's right without a landmass to lock onto the Log Pose will be useless and there will be no way for us to navigate said Nami.
But there's got to be some way we can figure out which direction to sail said Nami.
There is if you can lay your hands on one of these birds said Cricket.
Certain animals are known to have a very accurate internal sense of direction as if they're born with a natural compass said Cricket.
That makes Zoro dumber than an animal said Lucy.
Oh yeah right like you have any room to talk said Zoro.
The south bird is the perfect example of this kind of creature said Cricket.
In the middle of a vast barren plain or a trackless ocean, its body will always point the same direction said Cricket.
You, see? You don't get going to that forest and catch one of those birds right now you'll have to kiss your only chance to get to Sky Island goodbye said Cricket.
And you're just telling us this now? Said the Straw Hats.
Quit your whing, there's no time for that now, go said Cricket.
Move it or lose it said Cricket.
You expect us to go stumbling through the forest in the middle of the night? Said Ussop.
Don't forget these said Cricket.
The three of us are gonna get started on the repairs to your broken-down ship, you know that i think about it we probably shouldn't have had that party said Cricket.
Oh, sure now you tell us said Ussop.
Listen the clocks ticking, you have unless morning to catch a south bird, or you can forget about the whole thing said Cricket.
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Whoa, it's pitch-black said Lucy.
Would you let go of me you idiot said Sanji.
My stomach is still so stuffed from that dinner I couldn't catch a bird if I saw one said Chopper.
So where are they? Asks Lucy.
Let's just catch one of 'em and get back to drinking said Zoro.
Will someone remind me how we ended up in this mess? Said Nami.
Man, he couldn't tell is in the daylight it had to be in the middle of the night said Ussop.
Where are the birds? Asks Lucy.
If I had any idea where the birds were do you think we'd be out here looking for them? Asks Zoro.
All we know is this things got a peculiar call said Lucy.
Yeah, and it looks just like that golden statute he showed us said Sanji.
It's kind of hard for me to believe any bird could that screwy looking in real life said Zoro.
Anyway, saying it has a peculiar call is too vague, we can't id it from that said Ussop.
Well, the old knot didn't seem to think we'd have trouble finding one said Sanji.
A sound is heard.
Hey that sounded peculiar said the men.
Oh, you think? Said Nami.
Yeah, said Lucy.
Well, we're here, let's do it and get it over with said Zoro.
Three nets three teams let's split up and bag that bird said Sanji.
Right said Lucy and Zoro.
Lucy goes with Chopper.
Let's go, we're gonna beat up a bird said Lucy.
We're trying to catch it said Ussop.
Ussop goes with Nami and Sanji.
Zoro goes with Robin,
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Haha, I gotcha said Lucy.
It's an atlas said Lucy.
Atlas? Said Chopper.
This one and the Hercules Beetle are some the most pried bugs in the world to collectors said Lucy.
You mean there are people who collect insects? Said Chopper.
Oh yeah and these guys are some of the hardest to catch said Lucy.
Hey, which one is cooler that bug or the One Piece? Asks Chopper.
Aah that's a tough one said Lucy.
Lucy there's one over here too said Chopper.
Gotta, catch it said, Lucy.
He flew away said Chopper.
After him don't let him get away said Lucy.
A beehive said Lucy.
Run said Lucy.
What the heck is wrong with this forest? Said Lucy.
Lucy look up there said Chopper.
The bird said Lucy.
He's the one dropping the beehives said Chopper.
What'd he say? What'd he say? Do you understand him? Asks Lucy.
He said I'll kill anyone who disturbs this forest said Chopper.
Chopper watch out said Lucy.
Something is wrong with these things they aren't normal said Lucy.
What's wrong with this forest? Said Lucy.
It's hid fault siad Chopper.
Who? Asks Lucy.
The south bird he's controlling the bugs said Chopper.
He can control bugs and guide ships?! Said Lucy.
Time skip
I'm sick of all this running let's stand and fight said Lucy.
Come on you bugs bring it on said Lucy.
No Lucy just one sting you're history said Chopper.
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It's like trying to find a needle in a haystack, we didn't even see one said Zoro.
Well, we did but we could never get close enough to grab it thanks to all those stupid bugs said Lucy.
All we did was run said Chopper.
So seven people couldn't catch one bird, that's patech said Ussop.
Come on would you get it together guys said Ussop.
You're one to talk said Sanji.
We've been doing this for hours I don't think I can run anymore said Nami.
Then the south bird appears.
He just said "you morons think you can catch us? Ha! Good one translated Chopper.
Morons? What nerve said Ussop.
Hey, bird brain i'll give ya a good one right between your eyes said Ussop.
Then Robin catches the bird.
I can grab it if I can see it said Robin.
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Hey, pops we caught one of those birds said Lucy.
Pops what happened? Asks Lucy.
Mashira said Ussop.
Shoujou said Sanji.
What the? What happened here? Asks Nami.
I've got a better question who did this? Said Sanji.
Hey, give me a hand said Sanji.
Aah! The Going Merry what happened to her? Asks Ussop.
Who did this? Asks Ussop.
When I find out they're gonna be sorry they ever played a finger on her, the savages! Dammit said Ussop.
Sorry kid said Cricket.
You're alive said Lucy.
I'm really sorry about this, we did everything we could to stop them, but it wasn't enough, it was pretty pathetic said Cricket.
We've got to get moving though, you're ships not gonna patch itself up said Cricket.
Hold on pops wait, tell us what happened first, who did this to you? Said Lucy.
Calm down its ok don't worry about it said Cricket.
It does matter anymore did you have any luck finding the said Cricket.
Look at that you got yourself a South Bird, nice job said Cricket.
They're hard to catch said Cricket.
Lucy… Cricket's gold it's all gone said Nami.
That stuff? It's junk, just forget it said Cricket.
It doesn't matter said Cricket.
Your dream is more important, we have to get you to- said Cricket.
Forget it? How can you say that? Asks Ussop.
Think about what it took to get that gold! Ten years of diving to the bottom of the ocean, subjecting your body to all the pressures of the deep! Come on you can't just- said Ussop.
Shut up said Cricket.
I'm serious that gold and what happens to it is our problem, got it? Said Cricket.
Your ship's in no shape to make it to the Knockup Stream if we can all of the Saruyama Alliance crew they'll have it fixed and reinforced by morning said Cricket.
You'll still be able to set sail tomorrow said Cricket.
Listen everything will be alright; we will send you to the sky I promise that said Cricket.
Old timer said Ussop.
Hey, Lucy said Zoro.
Zoro points to something on a wall.
That's Bellamy's mark said Nami.
Lucy stands up.
Do you want any help? Asks Zoro.
I'll handle this one alone said Lucy.
Lucy don't be stupid said Nami.
We don't have time for this, we have to set sail in 3 hours said Nami.
If I follow the coast will that take me all the way back to Mock Town? Asks Lucy.
Yes, I believe it will said Robin.
Lucy starts to walk off.
Hey, where are you going? Asks Cricket.
Don't be an idiot you can't possibly take this Bellamy guy on all by yourself said Cricket.
If you wanna stop her use this said Zoro.
Girl don't do it said Cricket.
I'll be back by morning guys said Lucy.
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Bellamy! Where are you? Said Lucy.
Hey said Lucy.
Well speak of the devil we were just talking about you said Bellamy.
You got something you wanna say to me, girl? Asks Bellamy.
I do, give back pop's gold every bit of it right now said Lucy.
What gold? You mean the junk we got from old man Cricket? Said Bellamy.
Maybe it's news to you but that's what pirates do ever heard of looting? Said Bellamy.
But what am I saying you're just a pathetic dreamer who can't open her eyes long to get a good look at the real world said Bellamy.
Well then if stealing is what we pirates do I guess I should steal the gold back then said Lucy.
Bellamy laughs,
But be serious can you really fight? I mean do you even know how yo throw a punch? Asks Bellamy.
I saw your fighting skill earlier there very good if you're standing there said Bellamy.
Standing isn't gonna get the gold back. What are you freezing up like this afternoon? Said Bellamy.
Admit it up you're too scared to fight me said Bellamy.
This afternoon was different I'm not scared said Lucy.
Well see about that real soon Straw Hat said Bellamy.
I'm sick of listening to you so I think i'll shut you up for good this time said Bellamy.
Don't worry this won't take long said Bellamy.
Spring Sniper said Bellamy.
She got lucky said Bellamy.
Come on is that really the best you can do? Asks Bellamy.
You'll never get the gold back this rate shrimp said Bellamy.
You're nothing but a little girl who still believes in dreams you disgrace the rest of us by calling yourself a pirate, it's time to stop this foolish dreaming and grow up said Bellamy.
Now let's end this said Bellamy.
I've eaten a Devil Fruit you don't stand a chance against me said Bellamy.
Look like your dreams are at an end said Bellamy.
Lucy gets up.
You don't know when to quit do you? Said Bellamy.
Fine have it your way said Bellamy.
We're just getting to the good part said Bellamy.
Bellamy uses one of his moves and bounces around.
Then Bellamy insults dreams again
You asked if I know how to throw a punch said Lucy.
So long Straw Hat said Bellamy.
Lucy then punches Bellamy into the boardwalk.
And now Cricket's gold give it back said Lucy.
That wasn't too hard to find said Lucy.
Hey, you come back here said Sarwuiss.
Hey, hear me you stupid bitch I'm talking to you said Sarquiss.
I'll get her we won't be beaten by some pretend pirate said Sarwuiss.
I show you a real punch, where are you going? Said Saequiss.
Where am I going? Up there said Lucy.
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Hey said Lucy.
Look there she's back I knew she'd make it said Mashira.
I did it you guys said Lucy.
Lucy hurry we're already behind schedule said Sanji.
Look it's a Hercules it took me forever to find it said Lucy.
You're kidding me? Said Nami.
Are you crazy? Said Ussop.
Then Lucy sees the Going Merry.
Whoa that's awesome said Lucy.
Introducing the Going Merry: flying edition said Ussop.
It can fly? Said Lucy.
I know, they built it just for us said Ussop.
Morons said Sanji.
Something about it makes me feel kinda uneasy said Nami.
Well for once I agree you said Zoro.
Chickens don't even know how to fly, they should have made it a pigeon said Zoro.
What's that got to do with anything, you dope? Said Nami.
It's time to set sail, come on! If you're with me let me hear it said Ussop.
What are you waiting for? Get on board, less you plan to miss your chance to the sky like a fool said Cricket.
Thanks for the ship said Lucy.
Thank them, they built it said Cricket.
Yeah, thanks for the ship you guys said Lucy.
You can have my Hercules said Lucy.
Really you mean it? Are you sure? Asks Shoujou.
That's so kind of you said Shoujou and his men.
Alright, enough of this foolishness! We don't have much time said Mashira.
Follow us we'll lead the way said Shoujou.
Come on Lucy let's go said Ussop.
Coming said Lucy.
Saruyama said Cricket.
Aye said the men.
I'm counting on you men, I don't care what happens, you give our friends here everything you got said Cricket.
Time to set sail said Lucy.
You heard her shove off said Nami.
Alright said Ussop.
Yes, Nami said Sanji.
Will kid looks like this is where we part ways said Cricket.
Yep, said Lucy.
There's only one thing you gotta remember above everything else said Cricket.
What? Asks Lucy.
Not one person in history has ever disproved the existence of Sky Island said Cricket.
People may say I'm crazy and even laugh at me, but I don't care, I'm a romantic like you said Cricket.
Romantic said Lucy.
So long said Cricket.
Oh yeah thanks for the gold and hey don't be falling from the sky you here said Cricket.
See you around pops said Lucy.
Thanks for everything Cricket said Nami.
Think of us when you find the City of Gold, old timer said Ussop.
Try and take it easy, okay? Said Lucy.
Mond your own business said Cricket.
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Ok listen up it's currently seven AM we need to arrive at our final destination no later than 11 said Mashira.
It's like Cricket already told us the spot where the Knockup Stream erupts is different every single time. We need to get there as early as possible in order to pinpoint its exact location said Mashira.
Check it out said Lucy.
It looks like we're already running a little behind schedule, hey said Mashira.
Are you knuckleheads paying attention? Asks Mashira.
Did you see that? It has to face forward said Lucy.
Strange I've never seen a bird quite like it said Ussop.
He only faces south isn't that funny? This goofy bird acts like a compass said Lucy.
Did you hear what he said? Asks Ussop.
He said she's going to face a different direction on purpose and laugh at us once we're lost! Translated Chopper.
Go ahead and try said Lucy.
The bird turns its head in the opposite direction.
Whoa he's really facing north said Lucy.
Told ya he couldn't do it said Lucy.
Then they hear Mashira and Shoujou.
Uh oh, what'd he say? Said Lucy.
Hey there, no point in getting so worked up fella, try to relax said Lucy.
And who put us behind schedule again? Said Sanji.
You know what she's right. Being tense won't get us anywhere we might as well enjoy ourselves said Mashira.
I see your point, full speed ahead men! Anyone not relaxing answers to me said Shoujou.
Ah, that's better said Lucy.
This is ridiculous said Zoro.
Boss look said One of Mashira's men.
What's wrong? Asks Mashira.
I see the Cumolorgalis cloud to the southwest said the man.
It can't be what time is it? Said Mashira.
10 o'clock we're a full hour early said the man.
Shoujou do you think we can make it? Asks Mashira.
Dispatch the uta divers, find me those currents said Shoujou.
They're incredible said Nami.
What's going on now? Asks Ussop.
The Cumolorgalis clouds appeared a lot sooner than expected so now everyone's crumbling to find a current said Nami.
Sonar wave detected, theirs at large current at 12 o'clock said one of Shoujou's divers.
A large creature detected at 9 o'clock, it could be a Sea King said another diver.
There's wave activity at ten o'clock going against the current, I believe it's a giant whirlpool sir said a third diver,
That's it! Full speed ahead directly for ten o'clock said Mashira.
That's where the Knockup Stream is gonna erupt I'm sure of it, now go said Mashira.
Hold on said Zoro.
The waves are getting higher said Nami.
We're gonna sink said Ussop.
Steady men, it's a pre-eurption trigger said Mashira.
Eruption? Said Chopper.
Hey, Navigator, what does the Log Pose say? Asks Robin.
It's pointing straight at those clouds said Nami.
You mean Sky Island is above that? Said Ussop.
The wind direction is perfect, the clouds are lining up exactly over the center of the whirlpool said Nami.
What whirlpool? I haven't seen anything said Lucy.
Nice work brother! I think we hit the jackpot this time said Mashira.
Do you think we'll make it? Asks Lucy.
Of course, said Mashira.
What's that? Asks Lucy.
We'll lead you to the inner edge said Mashira.
Alright but what should we do? Asks Nami.
Position yourself on the flow and head towards the center then you'll be fine said Mashira.
He wants us to go to the center. Said Nami.
But I don't wanna get sucked in said Ussop.
I don't remember signing up for all this said Nami.
Don't worry I'll make sure nothing happens to you said Sanji.
I've never seen one quite this big before said Robin.
This is bad! I change my mind I wanna go back said Ussop.
Sorry Ussop it's too late for that you know who is already excited said Zoro.
Let's go to the sky said Lucy.
It's time for us to go said Mashira.
The rest is up to you now, good luck said Mashira.
Bye guys and thanks a lot for everything said Lucy.
Don't go said Ussop.
No one said anything about diving headfirst into a giant whirlpool said Nami.
Oh no! We're being sucked in! Said Chopper.
Don't be so unreasonable Lucy! Let's go back while we still time said Ussop.
Don't you understand the Sky Island stuff is just a bunch of make-believe? It's not worth getting us killed said Ussop.
It's all make-believe? Is that what you think? Asks Lucy.
Ussop's right, I think this is a really bad idea said Nami.
It may be a stupid dream, but I have to try said Lucy.
It could be our greatest adventure said Lucy.
No, it's too late said Nami and Ussop.
Instead of wasting your time bickering you all might wanna take a look said Zoro.
What do you mean? Asks Ussop.
It's sucking us in said Zoro.
What happened? It disappeared said Sanji.
What's going on? Asks Lucy.
Wait a… I don't get it where'd it go? Said Ussop.
I feel it, it's starting said Nami.
The whirlpool sunk understand the surface said Nami.
You don't mean… said Ussop.
Hold it right there said a voice.
Hey uh, Zoro? Look said Lucy.
Huh said Zoro.
Well, well, well if it isn't Straw Hat Lucy said the man from Mock Town.
It's him, it's that Mock Town guy said Nami.
What guy? Asks Sanji.
I've come all this way to collect on you're 100 million Beri bounty so don't be shy said the man.
Huh? Why is it getting dark out here? Said the man.
100 million? What are you talking about? Asks Lucy.
Don't play dumb with me girl! It says right here Monkey D. Lucy wanted for 100 million and for Pirate Hunter Zoro 60 million beri's said the man.
It's true he's got a different poster for each of you said Ussop.
Hey Zoro congratulations on your new bounty said Ussop.
It looks like your counties must have gone way up after the Alabasta incident, but a 100 million said Nami.
This is great said Lucy.
Hear that? My bounty went up big time said Lucy.
60 million's not too bad either said Zoro.
It's not a good thing said Nami.
Everyone hold on or get inside said Sanji.
Aah! Oh no the ship it's being lifted up said Ussop.
What's happening? Asks Ussop.
We're sailing up a huge pillar of water said Sanji.
This is awesome said Lucy.
How are we doing this? Asks Ussop.
Wind said Nami.
Alright I can't believe it's finally happening said Lucy.
Let's go to Skypeia said Lucy.
Hold on it's not gonna be that easy look said Sanji.
Oh, what now? Asks Ussop.
What's wrong? Did we forget about something? Asks Lucy.
The holds starting to float said Sanji.
If we don't stop it we're gonna fall into the ocean said Sanji.
What do you expect us to do about it? We're having a hard enough time holding on as it is or haven't you noticed? said Ussop.
Oh no! What is that? Said Chopper.
The Sea King? Said Zoro.
Is that the one from before? Asks Chopper.
See? It's only a matter of time before the same thing happens to the Merry said Sanji.
I know but what can we do? We don't have a whole lot of options when it comes to Mother Nature, we're at her mercy said Zoro.
I guess we hold on and hope for the best said Sanji.
Ah! Ships are falling from the sky said Chopper.
We're gonna end up driftwood just like them said Chopper.
We're gonna take a nosedive to the bottom of the ocean all because Lucy had to follow some stupid dream said Ussop.
Spread the sails right now said Nami.
Sure, it's a pillar of water but it's still part of the sea, it's a rising current, the wind from below is a rising air current produced by geothermal heat causing a steam explosion said Nami.
It may be packaged differently but it's still wind and water. Trust me, i'm a Navigator, aren't I said Nami.
Thank you Nami said Sanji.
All right gang Nami's leading the way said Sanji.
Alright guys catch the starboard wind and align the ship with the current said Nami.
Hey, we're rising above the water Is that okay? Said Chopper.
Nami do something we're gonna fall said Lucy.
Come on, do it said Nami.
We're flying said Lucy.
Yeah we're headed to the sky said Lucy.
We made it said Ussop.
I did it said Nami.
Yes said Zoro.
Nami good job I think I love you said Sanji.
If the wind keeps this up we can sail as high as we want said Nami.
Hey Nami are we almost to Skypeia? Asks Lucy.
If it exists, it past those clouds said Nami.
Past those clouds said Lucy.
I can't wait to find out what's up in the sky said Lucy.
Let's pass through them and find out said Lucy.