"Hey Luffy, wait—" Nolan's warning came a second too late as their rubber-brained captain cannonballed into the fluffy white sea below.
"WOOOHOOO—GLUB GLUB GLUB!" Luffy's joyous scream turned into panicked bubbles as he instantly sank like an anvil. His arms flailed wildly above the clouds. "HEL-!"
Zoro facepalmed so hard it echoed across the deck. "For fuck's sake..." He dove in after Luffy, only to immediately start sinking too. "Oh come ON!" Their body feeling some kind of weakness.
Nami leaned over the railing, veins popping in her forehead. "YOU TWO IDIOTS! IT'S CALLED the WHITE SEA for a reason!" She turned to Chopper. "Throw them a rope before they—wait, why is Chopper in a life preserver?!"
The tiny reindeer floated past in an oversized inner tube, clutching a mini paddle. "EMERGENCY PROTOCOL!"
After much flailing, they finally dragged the soggy duo back aboard. Nolan patted Luffy's waterlogged hat sympathetically. "Told you... to be careful."
Before Nami could launch into her inevitable tirade, Usopp suddenly pointed upward. "Uh guys? We've got company."
A winged figure descended from the clouds, his ridiculous mask doing nothing to hide his dramatic flair. "Foolish Blue Sea dwellers! You dare trespass on the—" His speech cut off abruptly as Nolan stepped forward.
"Oi, feather-dick..." Nolan yawned, scratching his stomach. "You lost or something?"
The masked man froze mid-air, his wings fluttering weakly. Through his mask's eyeholes, they could practically see his pupils dilating. "By the gods... such... such beauty..."
Luffy, never one for dramatic pauses, stretched his fist upward. "GUM GUM—"
POW!
The punch connected squarely with the masked man's jaw, sending him spiraling into a nearby cloudbank.
"Hey..." Luffy frowned, shaking his hand. "Why do I feel all... bleh?"
"Me too," Zoro grumbled, struggling to lift his swords. "Like I trained for three days straight."
Usopp collapsed dramatically. "It's over... we've been cursed by the sky gods..."
Their existential crisis was interrupted by the sound of majestic hooves. An old man riding a winged horse descended like some budget mythological hero, his long beard flapping in the wind.
"Well now" Gan Fall declared, stroking his beard. "I came to rescue you from that ruffian, but it seems you've handled matters quite—" He suddenly noticed Nolan and did a double-take. "Good heavens. Are you... are you an angel?"
Nolan blinked. "Nah. Just... really pretty."
Gan Fall coughed, trying to regain his composure. "Ahem! Yes! Well! The weakness you're feeling is due to our thinner air. Perfectly normal for blue sea dwellers"
He tossed them a fancy whistle that looked suspiciously like a kid's toy. "Blow this if you need assistance. Not that someone as capable as yourself would require backup, of course!"
With that, he spurred his pegasus into a dramatic takeoff—only for the poor creature to stumble on a cloud, sending them both tumbling out of sight with a distant "NOT MY FAULT!"
The Straw Hats stared at the spot where he'd vanished.
"...Did we just meet a senile old man?" Usopp asked.
Nolan shrugged. "Sky people... weird."
Nolan gazed down at the sea, eyes half-lidded but intrigued. A particularly fluffy cloud drifted lazily overhead.
Robin, ever observant, tilted her head. "Hm? Sloth-san, interested in the clouds?"
Nolan gave a slow nod. "Mmm. Hey… rise up, will ya?" He spoke to the white sea like it owed him money.
The Straw Hats froze. Luffy's jaw dropped, eyes sparkling. "Whoaaa! Is he talking to the clouds?! Again!?"
Usopp squinted. "No way. Clouds don't just—"
And then, as if on command, the cloud twitched.
Chopper screamed. "IT MOVED!! CLOUDS AREN'T SUPPOSED TO DO THAT!!"
The cloud floated up obediently, settling into Nolan's outstretched palm. He patted it. "Good boy."
[Ding! Obtained the item White Cloud!]
[Ding! Congratulations for successfully triggering a 100 times critic...
White Cloud has been successfully upgraded into Nimbus Rest!]
[Item Name: Nimbus Rest – "The Healing Sky Couch"
Description:
A fluffy, golden-white cloud that hovers just above the ground, soft as silk yet firm enough to lounge on. Unlike ordinary clouds, Nimbus Rest is infused with celestial energy, radiating a soothing warmth that accelerates recovery and melts away stress. Only those with a pure heart or with user's permission can ride it—everyone else passes right through like mist.
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Abilities:
1. Rapid Regeneration Aura
- Any wounded or exhausted person lying on the cloud heals 5x faster than normal.
- Cuts close in seconds.
- Broken bones mend in minutes instead of days.
- Fatigue and muscle soreness vanish after a short nap.
2. Supreme Comfort
- Automatically adjusts firmness, temperature, and shape to match the user's ideal relaxation.
- Gives the sensation of floating in zero gravity, eliminating pressure points.
3. Stress Dissipation
- Releases a calming golden mist that:
- Clears mental fatigue.
- Soothes headaches and anxiety.
- Induces deep, restful sleep in seconds.
4. Flight Mode
- Can float up to 100 meters high at car speed—perfect for serene naps above treetops or lazy sunset gazing. ]
The cloud GLOWED, transforming into a massive, golden, ultra-fluffy monstrosity—like someone turned a marshmallow into a king-sized bed.
Nolan didn't hesitate. He belly-flopped onto it face-first, limbs splayed. "…Heaven."
Silence.
Robin blinked, then sighed, her shoulders slumping. "Ah. So my services as a body pillow are no longer required."
Sanji, smoking calmly: "This is normal. Let's not think too much about it."
Then—.
Chaos.
Luffy lunged, rubber arms flailing. "NOOLAAAN! Let me try! Let me try!!"
Usopp and Chopper scrambled after him, eyes shining. "It looks so soft!!"
Nolan, buried in fluff: "Mmm… no."
Chopper switched tactics instantly, deploying Ultimate Puppy-Dog Eyes. "Pleeeeease? Just for a second?"
Usopp joined in, clasping his hands. "We'll be gentle! Probably!"
Luffy, already climbing on: "TOO SLOW—GYAH!" The cloud jerked sideways, dumping him onto the deck.
Nolan, smug. "Picky rider."
Usopp gasped. "IT JUDGES YOU?!"
Chopper, poking it cautiously: "…Is it alive?!"
Nolan, rolling over: "Mmm. Good cloud."
Luffy, undeterred: "I'LL JUST STRETCH ON—OW?!" The cloud poofed out of reach, leaving him facedown.
Sanji, exhaling smoke: "Guess it's got good standards."
Robin, smiling: "How cruel, Sloth-san. Won't you share?"
Nolan, after a dramatic pause: "…Five minutes."
Chopper and Usopp cheered. Luffy immediately tried to rocket-launch himself back on—only for the cloud to dodge again. sending him crashing into Zoro.
Zoro immediately snapped. "Luffy! You bastard!"
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The ship continued sailing through the sea of clouds until they reached a massive gate. A grizzled gatekeeper cleared her throat dramatically. "Entry toll: One BILLION extol!"
The crew blinked in unison.
Usopp's jaw hit the deck. "One billion?! That's like... more money than exists!"
Nami's eye twitched violently. "We could buy a whole island with that kind of money."
Luffy scratched his nose. "How many meats is that?"
"Not enough for you," Zoro deadpanned.
Nolan cracked one eye open lazily. "Hag, don't try to fuck us up alright?" The gatekeeper immediately broke into a nervous sweat and waved them through.
As they passed under the gate, Nolan suddenly snapped his fingers. "That's right... Robin, did you manage to read Alabasta's poneglyph?" He rubbed his temple. "Completely forgot about that."
Robin smiled, her eyes sparkling with scholarly excitement. "Indeed, I sneaked into the royal tombs - though I believe the king noticed my intrusion." Her expression turned slightly disappointed. "Unfortunately, its contents weren't what I sought."
Nolan just nodded vaguely, already half-asleep again.
Robin tilted her head curiously. "Though, it makes me wonder how you knew I was looking for them..."
Nolan froze mid-yawn. He gave her his best "mysterious" look - which was really just his "I have no idea what to say" face.
"Mr. Sloth...?" Robin prodded.
When he continued staring blankly, she sighed and turned away, muttering, "Sometimes I can't tell if he's being profound or just tired."
Nearby, Sanji expertly poured tea while twirling on one foot. "Still hard to believe we're actually sailing through the sky, isn't it?" He presented a cup to Nami with hearts in his eyes. "For you, my darling Nami-swan~ Your beauty outshines even these heavenly clouds!"
Nami accepted the tea without looking. "Thanks, Sanji. Now go make snacks."
"YES MY QUEEN!" Sanji dashed off in a love-struck whirlwind.
Zoro snorted. "Pathetic."
"What was that, shitty swordsman?!" Sanji's head snapped around, his romantic aura instantly replaced with murderous intent.
"Didn't stutter," Zoro smirked, hand resting on his swords.
Before blood could be shed, Luffy suddenly appeared between them, stretching his neck to peer at the horizon. "Hey guys, look! Land-ho!" His rubbery finger pointed excitedly at Angel Island's approaching shore.
"Woaah! That looks amazing!" Nami gasped, her navigator's instincts kicking in as she admired the floating architecture.
Usopp struck a dramatic pose. "Behold! The legendary Sky Island! Home of gods and - wait, are those buildings in there?!"
Luffy's eyes turned into sparkling meat symbols. "Do you think we can eat the clouds here? I always dreamed of eating clouds when I was little"
Usopp facepalmed so hard his nose bent sideways. "Are you an idiot? There's no way you can eat clouds"
Nearby, Chopper's hopeful expression instantly crumpled. He slumped to the deck with a quiet "Oh..." His little hooves clutched at his hat sadly.
Robin chuckled. "Actually, certain types of solidified cloud formations are theoretically edible, though the nutritional value would be-"
"See! Robin says we can eat them!" Luffy immediately stretched his arm out to grab a passing cloud chunk and shoved it in his mouth. His face immediately turned green. "BLEGH! Tastes like wet socks!"
Chopper, who had perked up at Robin's explanation, now looked utterly betrayed. "Luffy! Robin you liar!" The tiny doctor began pounding on the rubberman with his hooves.
Zoro watched the chaos unfold while taking a swig of sake. "This crew gets dumber every island."
Nolan yawned from his spot against the mast. "Tell me about it." He adjusted his position slightly. "Wake me when something interesting happens."
Nami massaged her temples. "I need something to eat..."
Sanji immediately appeared with a biscuit. "Already prepared, my sweet!"
Usopp suddenly gasped. "Wait... if we can walk on these clouds..." He took an experimental step onto the railing. "Do you think I could-"
"NO!" the entire crew shouted in unison.
Usopp pouted. "You guys never let me have any fun."
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Thank you for the support men.