Translator: PapaSmurf0700
Wind Trigram (Xun Gua) - Feather Wind!
A strong gust of wind surged up, slowing the force of Wyper's descent. Bai Ye then invoked another technique:
Wind Trigram - Wind Rope!
Knowing Wyper's hot-headed temperament from the original One Piece storyline, Bai Ye quickly restrained him to prevent any damage to the Golden Merry.
Meanwhile, the knight in armor landed gracefully on the deck of the ship. Turning around, he revealed his appearance: a frail, elderly man with a long white beard under his helmet. With his lance raised in one hand, he struck a heroic pose and declared, "I am Knight of the Sky, Gan Fall!"
Behind him, the pink bird let out a peculiar cry, adding to the theatrics. Glancing at Wyper, who was still struggling on the deck, Gan Fall pondered before stating, "Consider this help a free service."
Nami stepped forward, her brows furrowed, and fired off a series of pressing questions. "Hold on a minute! What on earth is going on here?" She pointed to Wyper, still thrashing on the deck. "Who is this person, and are you people from Sky Island?"
Gan Fall turned towards her, his expression puzzled. "So, you are the Blue-Sea people?"
Chopper tilted his head curiously. "Blue Sea people? Who's that?"
"The Blue Sea people are those who live below the clouds," Gan Fall explained.
Nami nodded in acknowledgment. "Well, that's right. We are from the Blue Sea."
After Gan Fall confirmed that they indeed came from the Blue Sea, he looked at them closely, a hint of surprise flickering across his face. "It's incredible that you made it here," he remarked. "This area is called the White Sea, positioned 7,000 meters above the Blue Sea, and above us is Skypiea, which sits at 10,000 meters."
He then shared a crucial detail with Nami and the others, "Normally, when Blue Sea people arrive here, they quickly become incapacitated due to the thin air."
Gan Fall observed them closely; they were all breathing normally, their cheeks flushed with health. "The fact that you aren't showing any symptoms of altitude sickness is quite surprising to an old knight like me."
Nami looked thoughtful, but before she could delve into the matter, Chopper chimed in. "It's probably because of Bai Ye's marrow cleansing pills."
Although Chopper and Robin had joined the crew later, Bai Ye had also provided them with these special pills. These pills enhanced their natural abilities, helping their bodies adapt quicker to the lower oxygen levels up here.
Nami nodded, understanding the situation better now. Then, she turned back to Gan Fall with another question. "So, who exactly are you?"
Although Gan Fall was curious about the marrow cleansing pills the raccoon mentioned, he realized it was not the moment to probe further. He prepared himself to give a proper introduction, "Let me introduce myself more thoroughly."
Gan Fall stood upright and gave a respectful knight's salute, then explained his role: "I am a free mercenary here in this perilous sky sea." He continued, offering his services, "I can offer protection, provided you are willing to compensate for it."
Then, pointing to Wyper who had stopped struggling, he added, "This man is part of the guerrillas. Those unfamiliar with Sky Combat who encounter them are likely to be relentlessly hunted and eventually lost in the White Sea."
Gan Fall was hoping to secure some clients for his mercenary services, but he had noticed the unusual abilities of this group, particularly their handling of Wyper. Sensing they might not need his protection, he shifted his pitch: "It seems you are not familiar with this place. For a fee of 3 million Extol coins, I can provide you with all sorts of information."
He was about to continue, perhaps to explain more about the man with the mask, when Bai Ye interjected: "Isn't he from the Shandia, the tribe from the Golden City?"
This interruption surprised Gan Fall and drew an immediate reaction from Wyper on the deck. Wyper looked up sharply at Bai Ye, his gaze intense and questioning.
Seeing this, Bai Ye made a subtle gesture with his hand, allowing Wyper to speak. "How do you know of the Golden City and the Shandia?" Wyper demanded, his voice a mix of shock and suspicion. "Do you also seek to take over the Golden City?"
Wyper was deeply troubled. From the conversation, he understood these newcomers were from the Blue Sea and somehow knew about the Shandia—a tribe that had moved to the sky over 400 years ago. How could there be Blue Sea people who still recognized his tribe?
Moreover, their apparent knowledge of the Golden City stirred fears in Wyper that these strangers might have intentions on his ancestral lands, pushing him toward despair.
Bai Ye offered a reassuring smile to Wyper and dismissed the idea of seizing the Golden City. "Occupy the Golden City? We're pirates, and pirates are wanderers by nature." He explained, "As splendid as the golden land might be, it's merely one of many stops on our long journey."
The rest of the Straw Hat crew exchanged smiles, resonating with Bai Ye's sentiment. Bai Ye crouched down to Wyper's level, continuing, "The reason we know about your tribe actually comes from a logbook."
Wyper looked puzzled, prompting Robin to interject with a curious tone, "Is it because of the symbol on his mask? Noland's logbook mentions that symbol."
Bai Ye nodded in confirmation. "Exactly," he affirmed, "And that supports my earlier assumption that the Golden City was indeed lifted into the sky."
Wyper, now visibly less tense, inquired with a mix of hope and caution, "Noland, as in Mont Blanc Noland? Are you his descendants?"
The mention of Noland softened Wyper's demeanor significantly, reflecting his deep respect for the friendship between his ancestor Kalgara and Noland. Bai Ye clarified, "No, we're not his descendants. But we did come here with the help of a descendant of Noland."
He continued as he released Wyper from his bindings, "In exchange, we promised him one thing—to ring the Shandorian Golden Belfry Bell."
As the bindings fell away, Wyper and Gan Fall engaged in a lengthy conversation with the Straw Hats. During this discussion, Luffy and the others learned about the historical events involving Noland and Kalgara. Moved by the tale, the trio of idiots was, of course, brought to tears.
From Gan Fall, the crew learned about the current state of affairs in Sky Island. They were told about a powerful figure who claimed to be a god—his name was Enel.