Translator: PapaSmurf0700
In the Kingdom of God, there is a forbidden place known as Upper Yard, an island no one is allowed to enter. But at this moment, a little girl ventured there with determined steps. She made her way to the base of a towering tree, where a small hole nestled among the roots caught her attention.
With a look of excitement on her face, the little girl crouched down and began to dig into the soil around the hole. Each handful of earth she gathered was carefully placed into the backpack she had brought with her. Her movements were swift and practiced, showing she had done this before.
Before long, her backpack was filled to the brim. She stood up, brushing the dirt from her hands and knees, and shouldered the heavy bag with a sense of accomplishment. With her goal achieved, the little girl turned and hurried away from Upper Yard, eager to return home with her precious cargo.
Then, not far from Upper Yard, at a place with a huge vine, the little girl descended under the clouds. This area, filled with various tents, was the stronghold of the Shandia tribe. The little girl, named Aisa, was also a member of the tribe.
Clutching her backpack tightly, Aisa walked toward her tent. Suddenly, a familiar and serious voice called out beside her: "Aisa, are you digging vearth again?"
Aisa shuddered instantly upon hearing the voice: "Ah! Wyper... I, I just..."
She struggled to find the right words. Although the Shandia tribe were the original inhabitants of Upper Yard, they had been driven out and now lived on clouds like the other Sky Islanders. Despite this, Aisa had a deep love for the soil called "Vearth," which was rare on Angel Island.
Lowering her head, Aisa braced herself for Wyper's scolding. Wyper, as a descendant of the great warrior Kalgara, was determined to reclaim Upper Yard. In the past, whenever Aisa returned from her secret trips to Upper Yard, she would be met with Wyper's constant reprimands.
But this time was different —
Wyper's voice held a surprising tone: "It's no longer necessary, Aisa."
Aisa looked up in astonishment. Wyper's tone was no longer accusatory but rather relieved. She glanced at Wyper, who stood tall, and instinctively used her mantra.
Mantra, the Sky Island name for Observation Haki, was a skill Aisa was born with. Generally, those born with this ability had a high level of haki. Aisa not only had a vast detection range but could also sense the breath of people.
As she focused, she noticed that Wyper's breath seemed to be changing quietly. Confused, she thought, "No longer necessary? What does Wyper mean?"
Wyper raised his head and looked towards Upper Yard. "Because soon, our Shandia family will be able to return to Upper Yard," he said with a sense of determination. He then gently touched Aisa's head. "At that time, you will no longer need to collect Vearth."
Aisa was taken aback by Wyper's unexpected gentleness. For a moment, she didn't know how to react. When she finally came to her senses, Wyper had already turned and walked away. Determined to understand what was happening, Aisa gritted her teeth and followed him.
Wyper walked into a tent, and Aisa knew this was where the Shandia leaders and warriors held their meetings. She quietly approached the tent's entrance, thinking, "Are the Shandia going to war with the god on Upper Yard?"
Inside the tent, a surprised woman's voice exclaimed, "What?"
The voice belonged to Raki, a Shandia warrior with a striking figure. She stared at Wyper with wide eyes, unable to believe what she had just heard. Wyper had announced that the Shandians would cooperate with Gan Fall. "Wyper, didn't you say that no matter who wants to rule Upper Yard as a god, they are all enemies of the Shandia?"
Before Enel's rule, Gan Fall had been the god of Sky Island. He wanted to reach an agreement with the Shandia to live in peace. Raki had wanted peace with Gan Fall too, but Wyper had sternly refused. His reasons had seemed reasonable at the time.
Raki didn't understand why Wyper had suddenly changed his mind after returning from a trip. Wyper's expression was serious as he spoke slowly, "Because the problem has been solved."
He glanced around the tent at the assembled Shandia warriors, the best fighters of the tribe. "When the golden bell is struck again, it will be the end of the war. Upper Yard will once again become the homeland of our Shandia tribe, and there will be no more god."
Seeing the determination in Wyper's eyes, the others were taken aback. The room fell silent as they absorbed the significance of his words. The end of their long struggle seemed finally within reach, and hope began to replace doubt.
After a moment of silence, the strong man next to Raki spoke up. "But even if we join forces with Gan Fall, there's no guarantee that we'll be able to defeat Enel," he said, voicing a genuine concern about the strength of their enemy compared to their own.
Wyper's expression remained resolute as he responded, "There will be some powerful allies coming to help us." He paused, glancing around the room. "For certain reasons, I can't reveal their identities yet."
The reason for Wyper's secrecy was his fear that Enel, with his vast and terrifying detection range, might overhear. He continued, "But what I can tell you is this..." He turned his gaze towards the tent's entrance, where a statue stood.
It was a statue of Kalgara, the greatest warrior of the Shandia clan. Wyper's eyes reflected determination and hope as he spoke. "Because of a friendship that began 400 years ago, some powerful allies have decided to help us."
Outside the tent, Aisa listened intently, her mind racing. "Powerful allies? Who could they be?"
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Meanwhile, at Conis's home on Angel Island, the Straw Hats gathered around a table, curious about the new surroundings. Conis, standing before them, began to explain, "On Sky Island, the daily life of our people is closely related to one thing." She paused for a moment, letting the suspense build. "That is the dials unique to Sky Island."
She picked up a dial from the table and handed it to Luffy, saying, "Please say something to it."
Luffy took the dial and, without much thought, blurted out, "Usopp is a stupid idiot!!" His tone was earnest, with no hint of insincerity.
Usopp's face turned red with anger. "What?! Hey Luffy, why are you talking about me, you idiot!!" he shouted.
Conis chuckled and instructed Luffy, "Now, press the top of the dial."
Luffy examined the dial, found the button, and pressed it. To his amazement, the dial repeated, "Usopp is a stupid idiot!!"
Luffy's eyes widened with shock, unable to believe what he had just heard. "Even dials look down on Usopp!!" he exclaimed energetically.
Boom! Usopp couldn't take it any longer and punched Luffy, his face a mix of anger and frustration. "It's obviously what you said just now, you bastard!!" he yelled, rubbing his knuckles.