One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

The next second, the power of the surging ocean current began to weaken.

Powered by its own power, the Merry gracefully broke free from the ocean currents, gliding out like a real bird and landing steadily on the soft, white sea of ​​clouds.

The boat sank slightly before being lifted up by the sea of ​​clouds. All around were endless expanses of pure white clouds, and the sunlight streamed in unobstructed, bathing everything in a warm golden hue.

Quiet.

A deathly silence.

Only the soft rustling sound of a gentle breeze passing through the sea of ​​clouds could be heard.

The Straw Hat crew stood on the deck, gazing at this dreamlike scene, speechless for a moment, completely captivated by the magical and beautiful view.

However, V, who was in the control room, neither looked out through the camera nor made any move to reunite with his companions.

He gently stroked the control panel, his eyes flashing with complex emotions.

Just the moment Nami gave the order...

Before V could even take any control of the Merry, the ship's machinery automatically activated, completing its voyage into the sky.

"Have you finally woken up, Mary?"

Chapter 143 Enel, the Demon of Thunder (Seeking monthly votes~)

Ship spirits are unique creatures found only in the world of One Piece.

Legend has it that when the crew's love for the ship reaches a certain level, the ship may give birth to its own unique ship spirit.

But legends are legends precisely because they are ethereal and baseless.

However, V, being a time traveler, was very clear about this:

Ship spirits really exist!

V, who had been worried that his butterfly effect would cause the ship spirit of the Merry to disappear, breathed a long sigh of relief.

"That's true."

"After all, my feelings for the Going Merry are no less than those for anyone in the Straw Hat crew."

Looking at the data displayed on the screen, V smiled with satisfaction.

"Don't worry, Mary."

"This time, I will absolutely not let you repeat the same mistake, and I will not let you fall behind us."

"I will take you with me, and together with the Straw Hat Pirates... I will reach the pinnacle of this world!"

V gently stroked the control panel.

At this moment, he represents not only himself, but also the millions of fans who wept for the Going Merry.

Whether it was his imagination or he had actually received a response from the Going Merry, it is unclear.

In that instant, a voice inexplicably appeared in his mind, speaking to him in a virtual way: "Thank you, V."

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"Let's check everyone's physical condition. If there are no problems, let's officially enter the Sky Island."

Just as Luffy and his crew were marveling at the wonder and beauty of Skypiea, V slowly walked out of the cabin and reminded everyone.

The oxygen content in the sky island is thin, and even someone as strong as Luffy and his crew would be greatly affected if they entered rashly under normal circumstances.

However, V had made ample preparations for this, providing everyone with oxygen-limiting masks a day in advance to allow them to acclimatize to the oxygen-deficient environment. Judging from their current appearance, they were clearly not affected in any way.

“Yo ho ho ho~ Feeling good, Mr. V!” Brooke twirled his new cane with an air of elegance.

Having no organs or flesh and blood, he was arguably the least likely to be affected by oxygen levels.

"I'm fine with it too!" Luffy excitedly stretched out his arm, waving his rubber fist in the air. "The air here feels... well, a little different, but it doesn't bother me at all!"

"In good condition," Zoro replied succinctly, his hand resting on the hilt of his sword, already on high alert.

Everyone else responded normally as well.

V nodded in agreement: "Anyway, we don't have anything to do these days, so we can take our time exploring the Sky Island."

"However, in order to prevent boring bystanders from disturbing our leisure time, so..." V finished speaking and waved his hand.

In an instant, a figure suddenly appeared beside him.

It was a tall, imposing figure with pale skin, covered in technologically advanced silver-white armor, with faint blue energy emanating from its joints.

Most striking are the several enormous thunder drums suspended behind him. These thunder drums are composed of intricate mechanical structures, with brilliant electric currents constantly flowing and leaping within them, forming a unique electromagnetic field.

It was the power of this magnetic field that caused the thunder drum to float behind him, yet it remained motionless, as if steadily pulled by invisible threads.

This figure was none other than Enel, the god who once ruled Skypiea—the user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit.

However, at this point, he already had a completely new identity.

That's one of the eight great demons under the Straw Hat Pirates' command—the Thunder Demon Enel!

At this moment, he had a display screen the size of a label mounted on his chest, clearly displaying the words "NO.3", indicating that he ranked third among the eight great demons.

Because the ranking is displayed on an electronic screen, it can be dynamically adjusted according to the actual situation.

The competitive Enel was always resentful of his ranking, and even once put aside the idea of ​​rebelling against the Straw Hat Pirates' rule.

In the current rankings, those ahead of Enel are naturally:

NO.1 Dark Demon - Blackbeard

NO.2 Sand Demon - Sand Crocodile

Although the three had not yet fully accepted V's rule, after witnessing V gradually convert their body parts into various special items, they soberly realized that they only had two possible fates:

Either their consciousness is completely erased, and they become androids controlled by commands;

Either the whole body is gradually dismantled, turned into parts and consumed one by one.

Driven by their pride as the strong, they could not accept any of these outcomes.

At the same time, V's amazing abilities and strength gave them new hope.

Thus, a seemingly fair "transaction" was concluded:

V allows the three to operate publicly as members of the Straw Hat Pirates, and grants them limited freedom;

In exchange, the three must completely obey V's management and wholeheartedly serve the Straw Hat Pirates.

"This used to be your territory, didn't it?"

V turned her head slightly and looked at the silent figure standing beside her.

Enel, who was once again exposed to the light, slowly raised his bowed head.

Those eyes, which once looked down upon all living beings, now gleamed with a ghostly blue electronic light, their indifference carrying a hint of suppressed arrogance.

The thunder drum behind him trembled slightly, emitting a low, electric hum, as if proclaiming that even though he was living under someone else's roof, he was still the king who controlled the thunder.

“Skypiea…” Enel’s voice carried a metallic chill, “This land was once the domain ruled by this god.”

“But now it belongs to the Straw Hat Pirates.” V took over the conversation calmly, his gaze behind his glasses sweeping over Enel. “Go tell the people here that the ruler has returned once again.”

"From now on, the Straw Hat Pirates will take over everything here."

V continued, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority, "Your task is simple—during our stay, eliminate any trouble that might disturb our 'vacation'."

"Of course, we are here to rule and create value... During this time, you cannot cause any killings, and you should even minimize the number of wounded to facilitate our later entry."

"This shouldn't be too difficult for you, right?"

"Hmph! False mercy!"

Enel, who had already gained some experience in Qinghai, gave a light snort.

But now that he had no other choice, he naturally nodded silently in response:

"I see."

"Well, you go."

V smiled with satisfaction.

"Go and enjoy this rare freedom."

"The gods of the Sky Island".

This time, Enel didn't respond at all, but a strange glint appeared in his eyes.

For him, this was indeed a rare moment of freedom.

After all, nobody knows when the next "lookout" will be.

Suddenly, a burst of lightning flashed across his body, and he transformed into lightning, flying towards the former abode of the gods.

Moments later, the thunderous sound of drums echoed throughout the entire sky island, heralding the return of the old gods and the arrival of a new order.

V withdrew his gaze and smiled at his expectant companions, saying, "Let him handle the rest. We can just relax and enjoy this 'sacred place'."

"Let's go explore the secrets of the Sky Island, collect its specialties and resources—our new experimental field is waiting to be set up."

Chapter 144 Shellfish Farm (Seeking monthly votes~)

The white clouds spread out like a soft carpet, and the sunlight shone through the thin atmosphere, casting a pure and warm glow.

The Straw Hat crew walked on the streets of Angel Island, their feet resting on "cloud paths" formed by solidified special clouds. The paths were slightly springy yet firm enough to walk on.

The surrounding buildings have a unique architectural style, mostly built with white or light-colored stone and spruce, with smooth and rounded lines. The roofs are often in the shape of shells or wings, and the window frames are carved with delicate cloud and wind patterns.

A faint, sweet fragrance filled the air—the scent of cloudberries, a plant unique to the Sky Island.

Despite Enel's disappearance for a period of time, life on Skypiea does not seem to have been greatly affected.

The streets were bustling with people, and the residents of the Sky Island wore light and flowing clothes, most of them with small white wings on their backs.

That is the mark that distinguishes the Sky Island people from the Qinghai people.

When they saw the Straw Hat crew, their eyes held curiosity and a hint of wariness, but more than anything, a nonchalant indifference that came with being used to outsiders.