He's a pirate, but also a Pokémon Master.

The noise startled the other monks in the temple.

When they came out and saw that it was the monk Urgi lying on the ground, they were even more surprised.

In the past, it was always others who fell to the ground.

This was the first time they had ever seen a monk fall down.

There are always mountains beyond mountains, and people beyond people.

Urki slowly stood up, dusted himself off, and, despite the pain, smiled and said, "I have benefited greatly from today's sparring session with you, benefactor."

Perhaps his plan to go to Qinghai needs to be put on the agenda.

In fact, he had long had the idea of ​​going to Qinghai, and today he was even more determined to do so.

That ocean was much wider than the sky island, and it suited him better.

"Since you are newcomers, why don't you allow me to show you around Sky Island? This would be a way to express my gratitude," Urki said sincerely, clasping his hands together in prayer.

In reality, he lives a secluded life, and since the island is quite remote, he rarely visits other islands.

The reason I said that was because I wanted to be with Gu Xin and the others so that someone could help him when he felt the urge to fight.

It's rare to find someone who is both capable and easy to get along with.

"Perfect timing. We're new here, so having a local guide would be much more convenient." Guxin nodded slightly, agreeing to let Urki be their guide for once, which would save them some trouble.

After the group returned to the ship, Uroki pointed into the distance and said, "If we head in this direction, we will reach Angel Island. It is quite prosperous and theoretically suitable for you all to visit."

"But I wouldn't recommend you go."

"Why?" Chopper looked up and asked, puzzled.

According to Urki, Angel Island should be a great place to visit, right?

Urki was silent for a moment, then said, "I've only heard a little about it. It's said that the ruler of Sky Island changed many years ago."

"The new [god] acts tyrannically, and anyone who opposes him will be punished with lightning, especially those who come from Qinghai. Therefore, you may not be well-liked?"

He was only half-guessing.

He rarely traveled far from home, usually relying on nearby islands to support himself. He heard this news from the monks below him.

As for why he didn't go and spar with that new god?

Are you kidding me?

He wanted to have a friendly competition, not to throw his life away.

It is said that the new god can use lightning punishment, a skill that is almost indistinguishable from that of a true "god".

Before, he was just a bit stronger; it was only recently that he ate a Devil Fruit, which gave him some confidence.

"Huh? There are gods on Skypiea?" Chopper exclaimed in surprise. "And they can even use lightning? That's incredible."

"The world is full of wonders, and there are countless talented people," Yi Xiao said in a deep voice. "I suspect that person may have also eaten a Devil Fruit."

"It's alright, just lead the way. We've come all this way to Sky Island, it would be a waste not to experience the local customs and culture." Gu Xinhun didn't care.

After all, one of his purposes in coming to Skypiea was to find the so-called "new god" Enel.

Seeing this, Urki stopped trying to dissuade him.

Gu Xin and his team were unassuming and quite different from the Qinghai people he had met before... This team had a unique aura, a kind of self-confidence that arose spontaneously.

The White Sea is windless and difficult to navigate, so the Sky Islanders usually use creatures such as Express Shrimp for assistance, or use boats made with Sky Shell technology to travel.

But for them, as long as there's laughter, none of these problems exist.

With a smile, he tapped his cane on the ground, and the Victini immediately headed towards Angel Island, a move that greatly impressed Urki.

Only after asking did they learn that everyone on the ship, except Vivi, had eaten what he considered to be rare Devil Fruits.

This further convinced him that Guxin and his companions were extraordinary.

The Victini sails on the white sea, with rolling white clouds resembling the currents of the sea flowing to both sides, creating a beautiful scene.

However, several fully armed masked soldiers flew in from not far away and opened fire on the Bictini without saying a word.

They are the Skypiea Soldiers under Enel, whose main task is to eliminate the Qinghai people who come to the Skypiea.

The powerful, specially made shells came whistling in; usually, just one was enough to disable a medium-sized ship.

Unbeknownst to them, superpowers suddenly appeared, and the shells returned to the soldiers intact, a bizarre scene that shocked the soldiers.

They had wiped out countless people from Qinghai, and this was the first time they had encountered artillery shells flying back.

boom!

After the roar subsided, the soldiers fell into the sea of ​​clouds like dumplings being dropped into a pot.

At that moment, a knight clad in armor flew in on a winged pegasus; it was none other than Ganful, the original ruler of the Sky Island.

Ganful originally came to rescue people, but he didn't expect that the group of powerful sky island soldiers would be dealt with in an instant.

This group of people from Qinghai was a little different from the ones he usually encountered... He had seen this feeling before, in the Roger Pirates.

Although the danger was over, since he was already here, he tossed out a whistle and said:

"People of Qinghai, be careful. Even if this crisis is resolved, there will be a continuous stream of dangers to come."

"I am a mercenary. If you encounter me again, blow this whistle and I will come to your rescue, but you will have to pay me 500 million Ik.

Gushin recognized Ganful. Years ago, after being driven away by Enel, he became a mercenary and traveled all over Skypiea, always looking for an opportunity to overthrow Enel's tyranny.

"500 million?" Vivi looked the white-bearded old knight up and down, somewhat doubting whether Ganford was worth the price.

Although their team has a lot of savings, 500 million is still a considerable sum.

Urki explained at the right moment: "By the way, the currency in Sky Island and Qinghai is different. It's about 1 Beli equal to 10000 Ik."

"So... for just 500 Berries, you, a professional mercenary, can risk your life to save someone?" Vivi asked in surprise.

I thought it was 5 million, but it turned out to be 5 million, not 10 million.

This price is too low; it's only enough to buy a few marshmallows.

"But it's not too low, it's already ten times the bounty of a certain deer." Van Augur said cryptically.

"I'm so sorry the bounty is so low!" Chopper stomped his foot and said angrily.

"That's all there is to it. Goodbye." Ganful gave Guxin and the others a deep look before riding away on his celestial horse.

He has met many people from Qinghai.

Whether driven by dreams or adventure, it ultimately boils down to running away at all costs to survive, and these people are probably no exception...

Undeniably, Enel is an invincible opponent.

If these people leave sooner, they might still survive.

"It seems the monk was right; the new god is indeed very hostile to the people of Qinghai," Robin said thoughtfully.

They would even send soldiers to patrol daily in an attempt to exterminate the Qinghai people.

I don't know why the new god hates the people of Qinghai so much?

Or is it simply a form of discrimination against people from Qinghai by people from the Sky Island?

Despite this minor incident, the Victini continued its journey as usual and eventually arrived at the beautiful Angel Island.

On the pristine white island clouds, rows of elegant buildings stand tall, like a scene from a fairy tale.

The Victini stopped, and Gardevoir was sufficient to stay behind. Everyone disembarked and soon arrived at the bustling Lovely Street.

However... the residents' faces were filled with expressions of fear, disgust, and dread, and they subconsciously kept their distance from them.

It was as if I had seen something extremely terrifying.