The Sovereign Vessel drifted peacefully across the clear blue sky. Below, white clouds stretched endlessly in all directions. The ascent to the sky islands had been more serene than expected. No fierce storms. No knock-up stream. The ship's flight mode had bypassed all traditional dangers.
Still, Vegito stood at the bow, tail flicking lazily behind him. He scanned the sky's horizon with sharp eyes, feeling something ancient in the wind.
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Reward: [Sky Island Weather Crystal + 2500 System Points + "Mantra" Observation Technique Scroll]
He accepted the scroll into his inventory, saving it for later. The crew had gathered on deck, watching the surreal world unfold.
White sea foam. Sky fish leaping above the clouds. Birds with plumage of gold and silver. Makino snapped a photo as Kaya sketched the landscape with vivid lines.
"It's beautiful," Nojiko whispered.
"Peaceful," Kuina added, though her hand remained near her blade.
Vivi closed her eyes. "There's something divine about it… like the heavens themselves let us in."
Vegito smiled. "Or they're hiding something."
Landing on Angel Island
The Sovereign Vessel touched down softly on a landing pad built from cloudstone. Curious eyes peeked out from the buildings nearby. Angel Island had not seen outsiders in years, let alone one with such a presence.
Vegito walked forward, cloak flowing behind him. His crew followed, each step causing ripples through the delicate cloud surface. Skyfolk whispered in fear and awe.
A delegation greeted them, led by an elder named Pagaya and his daughter Conis. They bowed low.
"Are you gods?" Conis asked timidly.
"No," Vegito answered. "But I'm not far off."
They dined in peace that night. The Skyfolk told tales of a tyrant named Enel who ruled Upper Yard with divine judgment. He wielded lightning, controlled priests, and claimed to be an actual god.
Vegito didn't laugh. He looked toward the distant thunderclouds looming at the far edge of the horizon.
"That storm's been waiting for me."
Exploring Skypiea
The crew split up to explore. Kaya and Makino examined cloud technology. Vivi and Nojiko gathered cultural knowledge. Kuina and Tashigi visited the local training arenas and left behind a trail of defeated warriors.
Vegito wandered into the dense cloud jungle alone.
There, he found ruins.
Old symbols. Shandian glyphs. Whispered echoes of the moon people.
System Notification: Ancient Data Core Found – Uploading... Void Century Connection Detected – Golden Bell Coordinates Logged
He pressed a palm to the wall. Golden runes glowed. A hidden chamber opened, revealing a cracked dialsphere pulsing with ancient power.
Artifact Acquired: Lunar Dial Core
Allows modification of dial technology into advanced weaponry.
The Sound of Thunder
The skies darkened.
Thunder boomed.
Enel had noticed.
A bolt of lightning struck near Angel Island. Another followed. The people panicked.
Vegito stood calmly in the town square.
"Shalria," he called.
The collared Celestial Dragon stepped forward from the ship.
"Yes, Master?"
"Broadcast what happens next."
"Yes, Master."
She activated a modified dialscreen, casting the image across Skypiea.
A platform of clouds formed high above. Enel descended upon it, lightning crackling in every direction. His drums rang with electric malice.
"You invade my sky and dare to defy a god?" Enel sneered.
Vegito chuckled.
"I eat gods."
They clashed.
Lightning met aura. Enel's strikes, each enough to kill a dozen men, bounced off Vegito's body. A single finger flick sent Enel crashing into the golden temple wall.
Vegito appeared behind him.
"You have power. But you lack soul."
A final uppercut—coated in Armament Haki and infused with divine suppression—sent Enel flying into orbit.
Boss Defeated: Enel, False God of Skypiea Loot: Goro Goro no Mi Extracted | Sky Throne Emblem | Thunder Priest Uniform x1
Aftermath
The storm cleared. The golden bell rang for the first time in centuries. Skyfolk wept with joy. Shandians returned from hiding to reclaim their land.
Pagaya bowed deeply. "Skypiea owes you everything."
Vegito waved it off. "Repay me by remembering who freed you. And if the World Government ever comes knocking—send them to me."
Crew Update: New Passive Gained – Sky Sovereignty
Allies gain increased movement, speed, and weather resistance while in aerial combat zones.
Private Moment: Bell of Bonds
Later, at the base of the golden bell, Vegito stood with Conis. She had followed him silently since the battle.
"I've never seen anyone stand against Enel like that," she said softly. "You really aren't a god… but you are something else."
Vegito looked to the stars.
"Just a man making the world kneel."
She kissed him.
Soft. Grateful. Hopeful.
Another bond formed.
Waifu Bond Acquired: Conis – "Cloudsong Devotion" Ability: Can amplify sound-based techniques and broadcast to any sky territory on the planet.