MARCH

The chapter opens with a sweeping view of the massive, spherical forest of Upper Yard resting atop the sea clouds. Down below, near the edge of the forest, the Going Merry is parked. A young Shandia girl, Aisa, is desperately trying to run away, tears streaming down her face as she screams, "WAIT...!! STOP!!!" Nami and Usopp quickly grab hold of her to prevent her from fleeing into the dangerous woods. Aisa struggles fiercely against their grip, yelling, "I TOLD YOU TO STOP!! WHAT DO YOU WANT!? LET GO!! THIS IS NONE OF YOUR BUSINESS!!" Usopp holds her tight and tries to reason with her, saying, "TRUE, BUT I WON'T JUST STAND THERE AND WATCH A KID LIKE YOU GET KILLED...!!" Insulted, Aisa snaps back, "I'M NOT A KID! I'M A WARRIOR!!!" Usopp deadpans, "OKAY, WARRIOR KID." Aisa glares at him intensely, her eyes wide with defiance, and mutters, "...!! STARE ALL YOU WANT. YOU DON'T SCARE ME."

Near the parked Going Merry, Usopp and Nami continue to hold onto the struggling Aisa. Usopp calls out, "YOU TWO ALRIGHT!?" and someone replies, "YEAH, WE'RE FINE." Usopp tells Aisa, "HEY, STOP STRUGGLING. C'MON UP!" but she wails, "LET ME GO~~ I WANT TO SAVE EVERYONE~~~!!!" Usopp scolds her, "YOU WANT A SPANKING!!? TWO CREW MEMBERS ALREADY GOT BEATEN, UNDERSTAND!!?" Suddenly, the massive head of the giant striped snake, Nola, emerges from the dense forest canopy right next to the ship. The colossal beast lets out a loud "BURP!" and drools, looking somewhat satisfied or exhausted as it rests its head on the clouds. It slowly opens one giant, reptilian eye and stares directly at the Going Merry. Seeing the monstrous creature looming over them, Nami and Usopp scream in absolute terror, "AAAAH!!!"

Inside a dark, fleshy, cavernous space, Luffy sits up, looking battered and confused. He is completely unaware that he is inside the stomach of the giant snake. He mutters to himself, "WHAT'S GOING ON WITH THIS CAVE? FIRST THERE WAS AN EARTHQUAKE... AND NOW, I COULD HAVE DROWNED BECAUSE OF THIS RUSH OF SEA CLOUDS... AH... WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT...?" Suddenly, he notices something off-panel and his eyes widen in realization ("!!!"). Frustrated, Luffy pulls his fist back and delivers a powerful punch to the squishy, organic wall of his fleshy prison, shouting, "DAMMIT!! GIMME AN OPENING!!!" Outside in the forest, the giant snake reacts violently to the internal strike. It rears its massive head back and shrieks in agony, "TSULA LALALA LALALA LA!!!" Down below, Nami and Usopp are panicking at the sight of the thrashing beast, screaming, "KYAA AAAAH~~!! IT'S HUMONGOUS!!!"

Inside the giant snake's stomach, Luffy is running frantically, waving his arms and yelling, "WHERE'S THE STUPID EXIT~~!!?" Outside, the colossal snake thrashes wildly through the forest of Upper Yard, crushing giant trees and sending debris flying everywhere as it screams in pain, "PUKA...!!! TSULALA LALALA~~~!!!" Nami, Usopp, and Aisa are desperately fleeing the rampaging beast on a Waver, speeding across the sea clouds. Usopp screams in terror, "NOOO~~ AAAAAH~~!!!" They manage to put some distance between themselves and the snake, skidding to a halt. Usopp points frantically, "AH!! MISS NAMI, THAT WAY IS THE FOREST!!!" The snake continues to roar in the distance. Usopp looks back and says, "MISS NAMI!!!" Nami stares in shock, speechless. Usopp stammers, "WH... WHAT DO WE DO NOW? THEY WENT BACK INTO THE FOREST..."

Deep within the Upper Yard forest, a fierce battle is underway between the Shandia warrior Wiper and the Sky Priest Ohm. Wiper launches a powerful aerial assault, swinging his spear and firing his bazooka. Ohm deflects the attack with his sword, the impact sending sparks flying. Both men land, panting heavily. Ohm mutters, "DAMN..." while Wiper smirks, acknowledging his opponent's strength: "HUH... GOOD ENDURANCE...!!!" Ohm's giant dog, Holy, stands nearby, letting out a low "MEH~~". Suddenly, the ground begins to tremble violently ("RUMBLE"). Ohm looks up in surprise ("WHAT!?"). Holy barks in alarm, "GYAA AAAH...". Wiper senses the approaching danger, looking over his shoulder and saying, "SOMETHING IS COMING... MEEH~~!!"

The giant snake, Nola, bursts violently through the dense forest canopy right where Wiper and Ohm are fighting, its massive jaws wide open as it roars, "TSU-LALALA LALALA!!!!!" The sheer size of the beast dwarfs the combatants. Wiper yells, "OUT OF MY WAY!!!" as he tries to avoid being crushed. Nearby, Nami, Usopp, and Aisa are speeding away on the Waver, screaming "WAAH!!!" in terror. Ohm looks up at the colossal creature in shock, exclaiming, "IT'S THE KING OF THE SKY!!!" Holy the dog barks frantically, "GYA AAAAH~~!!!" Wiper glances back, noticing the fleeing Waver, and wonders, "HM...? WAS THAT AISA!!?...!?" Meanwhile, Nami, Usopp, and Aisa have managed to hide behind a large tree root. Usopp, trembling, whispers, "WE'RE BACK... IN THE FOREST..." Nami looks exhausted and terrified.

High above the dense canopy of the Upper Yard forest, the large bird Pierre is flying through the sky. He is carrying two passengers: Gan Fall and Zoro. Zoro is dangling from Pierre's talons, looking extremely annoyed. He yells up at the bird, "HEY... HEY, LET ME DOWN... DID YOU HEAR ME? DAMN YOU..." Pierre simply squawks cheerfully, "WU CHOH~~~~" and continues flying. Zoro's patience wears thin, and he threatens the bird, "YOU DAMN BIRD... WANT ME TO SLICE YOU UP!?" Pierre looks down, seemingly confused, and squawks, "CHOH?" Suddenly, Zoro notices something massive rising from the forest below. His eyes widen in shock as he exclaims, "HUH!? WHAT..."

The colossal head of the giant snake, Nola, erupts from the forest canopy, towering high into the sky and letting out a deafening roar, "TSU LALA LA..." Zoro, still dangling from Pierre's talons, is suddenly face-to-face with the monstrous reptile. The snake's massive eye glares directly at them. Zoro screams in sheer panic, "WAH!!!" Pierre squawks in terror, "CHO~~~~!!!!" Realizing the imminent danger, Zoro yells at the bird, "AH... THAT'S A HUGE SNAKE...!! HEY! FLY HIGHER OR WE'LL GET EATEN!!!" Pierre flaps his wings frantically, squawking "CHO~~~!!!" as the giant snake lunges upward, its massive jaws snapping at the air just below them.

Zoro realizes the giant snake is actively pursuing them. He looks back in alarm, noting, "WHY IS IT SO INTERESTED IN US, ANYWAYS? HE'S GAINING ON US!" The snake's massive jaws snap dangerously close. In a panic, Pierre decides to lighten his load. With a squawk of "CHOH!", the bird releases its grip on Zoro. Zoro plummets through the air, yelling "AAH..." as he falls. He tumbles downward, right toward the open, waiting mouth of the giant snake. As he falls, Zoro curses the treacherous bird, screaming, "DAMN BIRD~~~!!!" Pierre flies away to safety, squawking "CHO..." while Zoro braces for impact.

A wide shot reveals the towering Giant Jack, a massive beanstalk reaching high into the clouds, with ruins scattered at its base. Wiper is seen speeding toward the beanstalk using his waver skates, leaving a trail of smoke behind him. He is focused and determined, stating, "THE GOD'S SHRINE IS JUST AHEAD ON THIS GIANT BEAN STALK!! ENEL IS THERE!!" Close-ups of Wiper's intense, scarred face show his resolve as he prepares for the final confrontation. He grits his teeth and declares, "FOR THE HARDSHIPS OF THE PAST 400 YEARS!!! LET'S FINISH THIS...!!"

Wiper arrives at the ancient ruins located at the base of the Giant Jack beanstalk. As he approaches, a figure suddenly drops from above, launching a fierce downward strike with a sword. Wiper quickly raises his shield to block the attack, the impact creating a loud clash and sending shockwaves through the air. The attacker lands gracefully in front of him—it is the Sky Priest Ohm. Ohm stands tall, holding his sword, and says calmly, "WIPER... BEYOND THIS LEVEL IS THE GOD'S SHRINE, BUT... I DIDN'T GIVE YOU PERMISSION TO PASS HERE." Wiper glares fiercely at his opponent, growling his name, "OHM!!!"

The tense standoff between Wiper and Ohm is interrupted by a voice from above. "EVEN IF YOU GET TO GOD'S SHRINE... YOU WILL GAIN NOTHING!!!" Gan Fall, fully clad in his knight's armor, descends from the sky on the back of Pierre and lands atop a ruined stone wall. Wiper looks up, surprised and angry, shouting, "GAN FALL!!!" Wiper demands to know why the former God is there, yelling, "DAMN BASTARD! WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE...!!? STILL DREAMING OF TAKING THE SEAT OF GOD!!?" Gan Fall looks down solemnly and replies, "NAY. I HAVE NOTHING BUT RESPONSIBILITY TO FULFILL HERE... I JUST VISITED THE GOD'S SHRINE...!!" Ohm watches the exchange silently.

Gan Fall's face is grim beneath his helmet as he delivers shocking news: "IT WAS A SLAUGHTER... EVERYTHING IS IN RUIN." A flashback panel shows the devastating scene at God's Shrine—the majestic buildings are destroyed, and the bodies of Enel's Divine Soldiers lie scattered across the ground, defeated. Gan Fall continues, "OF COURSE, ENEL WAS NOWHERE IN SIGHT. IT SEEMS HE HAD NO USE FOR THIS PLACE ANYMORE..." Ohm, standing near his giant dog Holy, responds calmly, "ANYWAY, AFTER SIX YEARS OF WORK... IT'S ALMOST DONE. I'M JUST HERE TO SAY GOODBYE." Gan Fall narrows his eyes, questioning the priest's intentions: "WHAT ARE YOU PLANNING TO DO, OHM!!?"

Wiper is stunned by Gan Fall's revelation, muttering, "ENEL... ISN'T IN GOD'S SHRINE...!!?" Suddenly, a loud crash interrupts them as a figure plummets from the sky, smashing into the ruins and kicking up a massive cloud of dust. It's Zoro, who groans as he pushes himself up from the rubble, "AH... THAT HURT... THAT FREAKING BIRD, I WON'T FORGIVE HIM!!" He notices Wiper and says, "IT'S YOU...!!" Ohm observes the newcomer, noting, "IT'S ONE OF STRAWHAT'S COMPANIONS...!!" Zoro looks around, confused, asking, "OH...? WHERE AM I...!!? I'M IN THE RUINS?" Before anyone can answer, the giant snake Nola crashes through the ruins right behind Zoro, roaring furiously, "TSULA-LALALA!!!"

A dramatic spread showcases all the major players who have suddenly converged at the ruins. On the far left, the giant snake Nola roars wildly, "TSULA LALALA LALA!!!" Inside the snake's stomach, Luffy is still yelling in frustration, "WHAT'S UP WITH THIS STUPID CAVE~~~!!?" Next is Gan Fall, demanding answers: "WHERE IS ENEL!!? WHERE ARE THE HOLY GUARDSMEN? TELL ME!!!" Beside him, Wiper glares menacingly, warning, "IF ANY OF YOU INTEND TO GET IN MY WAY... I WILL HAVE TO ELIMINATE YOU!!" Ohm stands calmly, adjusting his glasses, and says, "AIYA AIYA, HOW PITIFUL. NO ONE CAN ESCAPE MY TRIAL OF IRON...!!!" Finally, on the far right, Zoro smirks, drawing his swords as he assesses the situation: "AH... LOOKS LIKE SOME TOUGH GUYS ARE HERE... HEY... HAND OVER THE GOLD!"

The chaotic gathering at the ruins culminates in a massive standoff. The giant snake Nola towers over the battlefield, its jaws wide open in a terrifying roar. Ohm stands confidently in the center, his sword drawn, with his giant dog Holy resting on a ruined pyramid behind him. Zoro is in a combat stance, his swords ready, while Gan Fall and Wiper stand tense in the background, prepared for a fight. Ohm addresses the group, his voice cutting through the noise: "EVERYONE SEEMS TO HAVE A LOT TO SAY, BUT IF YOU WANT TO EXPRESS YOURSELF... THEN YOU'LL NEED TO SURVIVE THIS SKIRMISH FIRST!" The stage is set for a massive, multi-sided battle.

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