"The Straw Hat Pirates can handle these two little things."
Luna was very familiar with the plot progression, although a slight deviation had occurred due to their presence.
Zoro used a running start to leap up, simultaneously drawing a sword. With two slashes, the giant octopus's swinging tentacles were instantly exploded by him, shattering like a punctured balloon.
Seeing this, everyone except Luna was startled; it was an octopus, not a balloon.
Sanji was also stunned by the sight, but already standing on the railing, he saw another strange ribbon fish close at hand. His legs exploded with power, allowing him to jump out and kick the strange fish directly on its forehead.
Perhaps because its head was too fragile due to evolution, the strange ribbon fish was killed by the kick and immediately deflated.
Just like the large octopus next to it, it resembled a deflated balloon, seemingly leaving behind only a layer of skin, flesh, and bone.
"They have some strength, but not much." Shino Asada commented with a slight smile, as she was comparing the Straw Hat Pirates to their Pink Hat Pirates.
"When they grow up, they won't be much worse than us, who are currently like cheaters," Luna suddenly said.
She would not underestimate the Straw Hat Pirates, who seemed favored by destiny. Moreover, if she hadn't had the system, she probably would have starved to death on that Desolate Island long ago.
Not to mention forming the current Pink Hat Pirate Crew and becoming as powerful as she is now.
"Why do they look so out of breath?" Carmen asked, seeing Zoro and Luffy panting heavily.
"Because the air is too thin in this area, ten thousand meters up in the sky," Shiro answered her question.
Next, the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates discussed the evolution of Skypiea creatures to survive there.
Sanji quickly cooked the small Skypiea fish, and also took several portions of meat from the large octopus and the strange ribbon fish, since the Pink Hat Pirates were there now, adding more mouths to feed.
Of course, seeing so many beauties in the Pink Hat Pirate Crew, Sanji also wanted to curry favor; his old perverted tendencies had flared up again.
The Girls also accepted the food readily; the Skypiea fish cuisine was quite delicious.
Taking this opportunity, the people connected between the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates—Kuina and Zoro—had a moment of confession and forgiveness. They finally completely accepted each other again and reaffirmed their old promise: to compete for the seat of the worlds strongest swordsman.
The two Pirate Crews also blessed and encouraged them.
Next, Nami and Nojiko, the sisters, caught up; Usopp and Kaya continued their conversation; Carmen also stepped forward to exchange a few words with Sanji. Sanji's eyes immediately turned into pink hearts, and his foolishness earned him a frying pan strike from Carmen.
Seeing this, Luna thought of the clothes Carmen was wearing—a red robe—and the way she used the frying pan, which made Luna think of a humanoid female wolf.
Moreover, almost all the crew members of the Pink Hat Pirates now had weapons.
She and Deya could use Void Energy and spatial energy, respectively, to form sharp weapons like light blades; even blunt weapons were no problem.
Kuina had the demon blade thousand blades; Kaya could now directly condense the light of an angel into a long light spear; Nojiko could also directly transform the ribbon from her Snow Woman Form into a Freezing long staff, nunchaku, or short cudgels.
Shino Asada had hécate II, and now also had new equipment: the seastone bayonet.
As for Shiro, setting aside her original galactron axe, she believed that once she obtained the twenty thousand tons of top-tier Ultraman World alloy material, she could forge many pieces of equipment for herself, her companions, and the future auxiliary Pirate Crew she planned to create.
Not to mention the Mechanical-Mechanical Fruit ability; once she possessed materials from ultraman, Shiro's strength would rapidly increase.
She might even surpass and suppress Kuina.
Forget it, that would only be temporary, because Kuina was close to grasping the deeper levels of Shadow Assassin Seven's power and the ability of the demon blade thousand blades.
She would surpass her again then, not to mention the good things they could get from her in the future.
But for now, in a sense, Carmen was still considered bare-handed, lacking a weapon-like existence.
"I hope this time's random weapon draw will be something good, and suitable for Carmen," Luna thought to herself.
"Ahhh!" But suddenly, a miserable scream came from nearby.
Everyone from the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates looked over, and they saw Chopper. Chopper had fallen off the railing, and the binoculars in his hand had dropped beside him.
"Hey, what's wrong? Chopper, what did you see?"
Sanji asked.
"A ship, there was a ship in the distance, and it vanished, very suddenly, and there was also a guy with horns on his head," Chopper said in a panic.
"What on earth are you talking about?" Sanji was confused.
However, for the Pink Hat Pirates, who all now possessed Observation Haki, they had already noticed someone approaching, and the visitor meant trouble and carried great malice.
"Shino, just make him faint." Luna knew what was going on.
This strange guy was the one who, in the original plot, quickly rushed onto the going merry and easily defeated the three main forces of the Straw Hat Pirates. However, this guy only won because the Straw Hat Pirates' three main forces were unfamiliar with the Skypiea environment and the thin air; otherwise, he would not have been their opponent.
After all, Gan Fall only needed one strike to deal with him.
As for such a clown, it was better to deal with him quickly.
"Yes." Upon receiving the order, Shino Asada immediately took out her sniper rifle, aimed, and pulled the trigger in one smooth motion. She injected the power of lightning into the sniper rifle, wrapping the bullet, and fired with a bang.
Like the sound of exploding thunder, a bullet imbued with the power of lightning shot out, accompanied by the loud noise generated by Shino Asada's sudden move and the firing of the bullet.
With a muffled sound, the bullet directly penetrated the clown's shoulder. The lightning energy contained within immediately electrocuted his entire body, quickly turning him into a smoking piece of charcoal. After losing consciousness, he fell straight into the Sea of Clouds.
"The ill-intentioned intruder has been dealt with." Shino Asada said expressionlessly, blowing the smoke off the rifle barrel in one breath.
"Maybe he didn't mean any harm," Chopper, being a simple child, suddenly said.
"Those who come here aren't friendly; I could feel the hostility from him," Zoro shook his head and said.
"Don't worry, we only made that guy faint, and as a Skypiean, even if he's unconscious, he won't fall down easily like Usopp would," Luna said with a slight smile.
Soon after, they met Gan Fall, the elderly former God of Skypiea, who, after being defeated by Eneru, became the so-called Sky Knight to continue protecting Skypiea.
Gan Fall was definitely a good person, and he was also very surprised that the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates managed to ascend via the Knock Up Stream. He noted that the last group of Blue Sea people to arrive here was twenty years ago.
Luna, however, was very clear that this group was the Roger Pirates, and they had even left behind a stone tablet inscribed with ancient text.
Gan Fall left behind two whistles and departed, riding his strange bird Pierre, who had eaten the Horse-Horse Fruit.
Time unknowingly passed, reaching around seven or eight o'clock in the morning.
"Tatsumaki has appeared in Skypiea; the location has been sent to the host."
Upon receiving the system notification, Luna saw Tatsumaki's location and immediately frowned, because it was in the complete opposite direction of the Gate of Heaven.
Therefore, after the Straw Hat Pirates and the Pink Hat Pirates exchanged a few more words.
Luna immediately said.
"Do you see that waterfall over there? Just go that way. You guys go first; I need to invite a new companion. Regardless of success, we will catch up immediately."
"Oh, alright, you guys go first." Not being able to travel together made Luffy feel a little disappointed, as did some of the other Straw Hat Pirates. However, they couldn't hinder the Pink Hat Pirates from inviting a new companion, and since they would meet again soon, they agreed.
Soon, the Straw Hat Pirates headed in the direction of the Gate of Heaven, while Luna and her companions left from the other side, following the direction Luna had pointed... Ah! Meanwhile, in another corner of the Sea of Clouds.
As a flash of green light passed, Tatsumaki, who had been enhanced by Luna and gained Two-Color Haki and the power of the Psychokinesis-Psychokinesis Fruit, appeared here with greatly increased strength.
The second Admiral/Emperor-level powerhouse of the Pink Hat Pirates, besides Luna, had thus appeared.
"A new world? And I've been restored to 21 years old. This is truly a great kindness. Then let me accompany you on this journey."
The moment Tatsumaki opened her eyes, she understood the whole story. Towards Luna, who had granted her a new life and allowed her to live again in this world, coupled with the system's influence, Tatsumaki felt extremely grateful, and her loyalty was maxed out.
At the same time, she knew that all she had to do was wait here for a while and what she needed to do next.
Thus, Tatsumaki directly used Psychokinesis, emitting a faint layer of green light around herself, allowing her to float in mid-air.
With a simple flick of her pinky finger, the clouds below immediately swirled up, eventually forming a slow-moving cloud tornado that enveloped her.
She also used this waiting time to thoroughly familiarize herself with her new power—Psychokinesis, which had been significantly boosted.
It was just a bit regrettable that after gaining this new ability and becoming stronger, she was surprisingly afraid of a certain type of special stone and seawater.
She also wondered if the captain she would serve could help her remove this restriction, as she still quite enjoyed swimming in the sea.
After a while, Luna and her pirate ship finally sailed to this location.
"Captain Luna, where is the new companion you wanted to invite?" Nojiko asked curiously.
The other girls were equally intrigued. Whether the companion was native or from another world, they were all filled with curiosity.
"She should be around here."
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