In the end, Gan Fall agreed to be the Dream Team's guide.
The Dream Ship was now heading toward the Gate of Heaven.
"So, what's an Extol? Isn't your currency Beri?" Anya asked.
This question surprised Gan Fall.
He asked in disbelief, "Didn't you come down from the top of the High West route? You should have passed at least one or two islands along the way, right?"
"Are you saying there are other ways to reach this sky sea?
And you mentioned passing one or two islands... Does that mean there's more than one Skypiea?" Nami interrupted,
"Did you... come up that way?" Gan Fall asked uncertainly.
"We rode the Knock Up Stream to get here," Robin replied.
"You actually rode the monster current? I can't believe there are still such brave souls these days..." Gan Fall was utterly shocked when his guess was confirmed.
"I knew it! That wasn't just some ordinary path. I knew it!" Nami burst into tears upon learning the truth.
Although under her command, the Dream team successfully rode the updraft current to reach the sky sea, it was definitely a very risky way to travel.
If there had been any other safe methods, she wouldn't have chosen this one.
"You must've lost at least one crew member, right?" Gan Fall guessed.
"No, everyone made it on board," Ryuen replied honestly.
"Well, you're really lucky then. Taking other routes doesn't work out this well. If 100 people go up to the sky, only a few survive in the end."
Simply put, the success rate is very low.
But, when riding the updraft current, it's either total failure or everyone makes it.
It's either zero or one hundred, but it's rare that anyone takes such a big gamble, especially in recent years.
From this, it's clear that you all have extraordinary courage and strong sailing skills," Gan Fall said, now looking at the Dream team with admiration.
"Everyone, look over there! There's some strange clouds!" Anya suddenly shouted.
"What is that... it looks like a waterfall..." Robin couldn't figure it out.
"That's the direction of the Gate of Heaven," Gan Fall said.
"Let's head toward the Gate of Heaven!" Ryuen announced loudly.
Everyone cheered immediately, they were finally getting close to the real sky island!
"Look, someone's coming out!" Leah exclaimed.
As the Dream ship slowly passed through the Gate of Heaven, a small elderly woman with a camera came out, snapping photos of the ship.
"Why does she have wings on her back? Is she an angel? Do angels look like that?" Daisy curiously guessed.
"She probably isn't an angel, and she looks more like a sour plum..." Anya whispered.
"She's the gatekeeper of the Gate of Heaven, Amazon. She's not an angel. All sky islanders have a pair of wings on their backs," Gan Fall explained.
"Gan Fall, are they here for sightseeing, or for battle? Well, no matter what, it's 1 billion Ick per person," the gatekeeper Amazon asked in a hoarse voice.
From her tone, it was clear she didn't show much respect for Gan Fall.
"1 billion Extol? Gan Fall, how much is that in Berries?" Nami exclaimed, her eyes wide in surprise.
"It's 100,000 Berries per person," Gan Fall replied.
"Phew... I thought it was 1 billion Berries..." Nami sighed in relief.
After that, Nami paid the fee, and Ryuen didn't stop her. After all, once they saw the power bank, they'd get the gold.
"Well then, welcome to the land of the gods!"
After Amazon finished speaking, a giant shrimp appeared. Its massive pincers grabbed the Dream ship's wings and dragged it quickly through the clouds, forming a river-like path.
Racing toward the White Sea!
"It moved!" Kuina exclaimed.
"What a huge shrimp! I wonder if it tastes good when cooked..." Anya said excitedly.
"Whoa... it can actually swim against the current!" Hog said, surprised.
"This is the sky island's specialty, the express shrimp. Everyone, hold on tight, it's about to speed up!" Gan Fall immediately warned.
Everyone quickly grabbed the side of the ship.
Suddenly, the express shrimp sped up, and everyone held onto the Dream ship tightly, avoiding being thrown off.
The gatekeeper Amazon, seeing the Dream ship leave, immediately reported back, "Gatekeeper Amazon of the Gate of Heaven, reporting to the almighty god and the priests, there are 9 tourists approaching the White Sea..."
After a fast and thrilling journey, beams of dazzling light broke through the thick Imperial Cumulus.
"That's the entrance to the land of the gods!" Gan Fall said.
"We're finally here—Skypiea!"
The Dream crew was overjoyed, their faces filled with excitement.
At that moment, the Sea Catfish released the Going Merry, and with the remaining push from the creature, the ship broke through the clouds and arrived at the White-White Sea!
"Skypiea, we've made it!"
Everyone cheered in amazement.
"It's so beautiful... Skypiea feels like a dream~~~" Robin was stunned by the scenery.
Looking at the sea-like clouds below, Ryuen couldn't resist and jumped right in.
"Ryuen, that's the sea!" Nami shouted in alarm. Follow current novels on ɴovᴇl(F)ɪre.ɴet
"It's so comfortable! Hey, Nami, this sky sea doesn't seem to affect Devil Fruit users. Come down and try it!" Ryuen called out happily to the ship.
"Really? I'm coming!" Nami, wearing a bikini, jumped down without hesitation.
"Wow... it really is so comfortable..." Nami was also amazed by the water-like texture of the clouds.
Seeing how much fun Ryuen and Nami were having, the others couldn't hold back and jumped into the special cloud river.
The full view of Skypiea!
On the ship, Gan Fall stroked his beard, watching the Straw Hat crew play with a kind smile.
But the next moment, he looked toward the direction of Upper Yard, and a hint of worry appeared on his face.
Nami: Hand over the free gifts now!
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