"Ryuen, my boy, the golden bell is very important to us Shandia. It's tied to a promise we've kept for over 400 years. Can you return it to us?" the chief asked cautiously.
The others looked at Ryuen with hopeful eyes.
They had grown up hearing the story of the great warrior Kalgara and the explorer Mont Blanc Noland.
That story had been passed down for over four centuries.
For the Shandia people, fulfilling the promise between Kalgara and Noland had become a duty for every generation.
Ryuen smiled slightly. Looking at the Shandia people's expressions, he could feel their deep attachment to the golden bell.
He understood that it held a special meaning for them.
"It was always meant for you. But, Chief, you better take good care of it. To people from the Blue Sea, this thing is extremely valuable," Ryuen said with a wave of his hand.
The Shandia people were stunned.
They stared at Ryuen in disbelief, as if they couldn't believe what they had just heard.
They knew how much gold was worth in the Blue Sea.
And now, Ryuen was just handing over such a massive golden bell without hesitation? It was completely unexpected.
They couldn't help but see him in a new light.
They had thought Ryuen would be like other Blue Sea people—greedy and unwilling to let go of such treasure.
But his generosity shocked them.
Their respect for him grew even deeper.
"Thank you! Thank you so much, Ryuen!"
"We can't thank you enough!"
"Now we can finally fulfill our promise!"
The Shandia chief kept expressing his gratitude. They knew that much of Shandora's gold had been taken, but that gold didn't matter to them.
Only the golden bell held true meaning.
"Enough with the thanks. Your conflict is settled now. Whatever happens next is your own business," Ryuen said indifferently.
With things resolved, Wiper, as Kalgara's descendant, immediately wanted to ring the golden bell.
"Kid, ringing a bell in the middle of the night is bad luck. Do it tomorrow," Ryuen scolded.
"Wiper, the golden bell is already found. There's no rush," the chief added.
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The bell was safe. There was no need to be impatient. He pushed down his excitement and held back.
Ryuen ignored the others and returned to the Dream ship with Nami and the crew.
After a long day, they could finally take a break.
Meanwhile, on the other side, both the Shandia and Skypieans were in high spirits.
With their 400-year conflict resolved and a huge amount of Bath gained, they were overjoyed.
To celebrate this historic moment, they decided to hold a grand feast.
The atmosphere was lively, filled with happiness and hope.
This banquet wasn't just about reconciliation—it was a celebration of a brighter future.
"Shut up already! Can't a guy get some sleep?!" Ryuen stormed out of the cabin, shouting.
At the sound of his voice, the lively party instantly fell silent.
"Big brother, you're still awake? We're having a feast! Come join us!" Aisa's eyes lit up when she saw Ryuen.
She immediately climbed onto the Dream and pulled him down.
The Shandia and Skypieans watching this scene were terrified.
"Hey, kid, what are you doing? Don't think I won't hit a little brat!" Ryuen finally snapped out of his daze after being dragged down.
"I know you won't hit me! Pretty ladies, come down and join us too!" Aisa giggled.
This kid's Mantra was totally unfair.
Nami and the others didn't refuse, so the Dream Crew ended up joining the celebration.
"Chief, can you tell me about that 400-year-old promise? I'm really curious," Robin asked, walking up to the chief.
The chief then recounted the story of the promise that had lasted over four centuries.
After hearing it, the Skypieans fell silent.
They never imagined that aside from reclaiming Upper Yard as their home, the Shandia had another reason for fighting.
The Dream Crew also remained quiet.
In the manga, it was mentioned that after Noland returned to the North Blue and reported discovering the City of Gold, the king immediately ordered him to return to Jaya to retrieve the gold.
But by then, half of Jaya—now Upper Yard—had already been launched into the sky by the Knock-Up Stream.
If not for that, when Noland and his men returned, the Shandia might not have been able to keep their gold.
And yet, these Shandia people still believed Noland was their friend...
The Dream Crew chose not to say anything.
If the Shandia learned the truth about Noland, it would probably be a hard pill to swallow.
The next morning, as the first rays of sunlight broke through the clouds, the entire sky turned golden and orange.
The clouds looked like they had been painted by an artist, displaying all kinds of shapes and colors.
As the sun slowly rose, Skypiea came to life.
Birds sang joyfully to welcome the new day, their songs echoing through the air, creating a peaceful and beautiful atmosphere.
The sunrise here wasn't just a stunning view—it felt like a spiritual cleanse.
Early in the morning, everyone gathered at Upper Yard.
All eyes were on the Golden Bell, waiting for Wiper to ring it.
At Angel Beach, the Dream Crew was about to have breakfast.
Anya had prepared a feast using Skypiea's unique ingredients.
"Guys, this is a special full-course meal made with Skypiea's rare fruits and seafood! Dig in~~~" Anya said excitedly, looking at everyone with anticipation.
"A full-course meal!"
"It smells amazing! Just looking at it makes me hungry!"
"Slurp—I'm digging in!"
The Dream Crew eagerly started eating.
This was a Skypiea-exclusive meal—once they returned to the Blue Sea, they wouldn't get to eat it again.
"Anya, this is amazing!"
"It's absolutely delicious!"
Everyone showered Anya with praise.
"Hehe~~~ Of course! My cooking skills are top-notch!" Anya said proudly.
Just then, a deep and melodious bell rang out.
The Dream Crew turned toward Upper Yard.
"This sound... it's beautiful~~~"
"Yeah, it really is..."
Meanwhile, down on Jaya, Mont Blanc Cricket suddenly looked up at the sky.
Tears welled up in his eyes in an instant.
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