One Piece Chapter 237: Up in the Sky

One Piece chapter 237: Up in the Sky — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 25 pages · 30 characters

Key facts in this chapter

p0This is the color cover of One Piece volume 26.
p0Chapter title is "神の島の冒険".
p1Splash page depicts Straw Hats riding sky creatures.
p1Chapter title is "神の島の冒険".
p5Page shows Wapol's Eating Banzai Vol. 2 scene.
p5Chapter title is "UP IN THE SKY".
p6Luffy experiences choking followed by explosive release.
p6Scene occurs in chapter 237.
p7Marshall D. Teach is aboard a small boat in rough seas near an island.
p7Teach's crew lost track of their targets.
p8Blackbeard's crew is arguing about losing their targets.
p8Blackbeard remains confident they will encounter the targets again.
p9Going Merry has surfaced from underwater.
p9Straw Hat crew is recovering from submersion and reacting to new surroundings.
p10Going Merry is now sailing on a sea of clouds.
p10Straw Hat crew reacts with shock to the cloud ocean environment.
p11Nami identifies the location as the Sea of the Sky.
p11The log pose continues pointing upward.
p11Usopp falls off the ship railing into the clouds.
p12Luffy continues falling through the cloud layer.
p12A ship is visible sailing on the cloud sea below.
p12Nami questions the existence of a sea floor.
p13Sanji expresses anger at the situation.
p13Robin activates Ojos Fleur to sprout arms from clouds.
p13Usopp falls off the ship into the clouds.
p14Robin uses Seis Fleur to catch Usopp.
p14Multiple sprouted arms grab the falling Usopp.
p14Nami shows shock at the rescue attempt.
p15Luffy uses his rubber powers to pull Usopp onto the ship.
p15A large sky creature emerges from the clouds immediately after Usopp is rescued.
p16Zoro slashes and destroys the attacking sky octopus.
p16The creature bursts like a balloon after being cut.
p17Straw Hat crew observes and discusses the nature of sky-dwelling creatures.
p17Usopp rests on deck after the earlier incident.
p18Nami recognizes the sky fish from Norland's diary.
p18The crew eats and discusses the sky creatures' adaptations.
p18A ship is sighted on the horizon.
p19Chopper first notices an anomalous ship on the clouds.
p19The ship vanishes after initial sighting.
p19Going Merry rocks violently during the event.
p20A winged rider lands on the ship deck from above.
p20Straw Hat crew observes the arrival on the upper level.
p20Masked warrior appears as a large armored figure.
p21Masked warrior attacks the winged rider midair.
p21Ship tilts from the force of the clash.
p21Conis intervenes verbally during the fight.
p22Knight of the Sky appears in full armor with winged helmet.
p22Pierre the bird perches on the knight's shoulder.
p22Separate aerial duel occurs near the main ship.

What is said, page by page

p6Luffy gasps desperately about inability to breathe with panicked mood.
p6Luffy shouts relief after sudden expulsion with exhausted intent.
p7Marshall D. Teach laughs wildly with arms raised, expressing triumph and amusement.
p7Off-panel voice shouts in panic that they lost their prey and the targets escaped.
p8Fish-like crew member urges captain to chase and attack the escaped prey.
p8Long-haired man coughs and notes that the escaped group is lucky.
p8Goggled crew member states that hardship makes people stronger.
p8Blackbeard laughs and tells crew they will meet the targets again on the grand line.
p9Luffy excitedly yells for the crew to look outside the ship.
p9Crew members cough and gasp after surfacing.
p9Sanji asks what happened and checks if everyone is alright.
p9Nami reacts with shock at the view outside.
p10Luffy shouts that everything is white and questions the location.
p10Crew panics thinking Usopp needs CPR.
p10Nami states they are sailing on clouds.
p10Usopp yells in disbelief about sailing on clouds.
p11Nami declares with wide eyes and sweat that the scene is the Sea of the Sky, excited realization mood.
p11Crew discusses needing to go higher with uncertain tone about the cumulonimbus middle layer.
p11Nami notes the log pose still points upward with focused intent.
p11Zoro states he has no idea with calm detached mood.
p11Chopper admits forgetting with confused expression.
p11Usopp panics while falling, shouting not to fool around and claiming first big course swim, comedic desperate intent.
p12Luffy yells he can dive deeper with excited reckless mood while falling.
p12Luffy notes little resistance and blurry vision with surprised internal thought.
p12Distant voice states Luffy is still not back with concerned tone.
p12Nami sweats and questions if there is really a sea floor with anxious intent.
p12Usopp reacts in panic to Nami's sea floor comment with shocked shout.
p13Sanji yells at Luffy not to fool around with furious intent.
p13Crew shouts Usopp's name in alarm as he falls.
p13Someone questions if Usopp fell off the cloud with shocked tone.
p13Robin states she cannot see relying only on touch with determined focus.
p13Usopp shouts he will handle it with confident panic.
p13Sanji orders Robin to extend her arm as far as possible.
p13Robin calls out Ojos Fleur while activating multiple arms.
p14Robin concentrates while arms extend with heavy impact sounds.
p14Usopp screams loudly while falling with panic lettering.
p14Nami reacts with shock asking where he is.
p14Someone spots Usopp and shouts there he is.
p14Robin orders to pull him up and activates Seis Fleur.
p14Multiple arms grab Usopp amid motion and impact effects.
p15Luffy shouts encouragement to Usopp from the railing with urgent intent.
p15Usopp yells in panic while being pulled aboard the ship.
p15Nami and Chopper express surprise and relief at the successful pull.
p15Monster roars aggressively as it charges toward the ship.
p15Crew member warns that something followed Usopp and wants to eat him.
p16Zoro yells reassurance that there is nothing to be scared about.
p16Creature screams in pain from the slash attack.
p16Crew reacts with shock as the monster explodes.
p17Crew wonders if the creatures count as fish or animals.
p17Group concludes the area should be treated as an ocean rather than simple clouds.
p17Members note the octopus resembled a balloon.
p17Usopp is called out while lying on deck.
p17Luffy complains loudly about his pants.
p18Nami identifies the creature as a sky fish and links it to Norland's diary.
p18Nami explains the evolutionary reasons for varied sky creature forms.
p18Luffy and Sanji complain they were not finished eating yet.
p18Crew notes the fish scales resemble feathers for lightness.
p18Crew spots a ship and a person in the distance.
p19Crew member calls to Chopper asking what is wrong, alarmed tone.
p19Chopper gasps in shock at sudden sighting.
p19Usopp reports a ship visible through binoculars then notes its disappearance, confused intent.
p19Chopper yells about a ship appearing over there, urgent warning mood.
p19Sanji questions what Chopper is trying to say, irritated mood.
p19Luffy declares situation is bad, panicked reaction.
p20Winged figure shouts about a human approaching, warning tone.
p20Observer notes the device running on clouds, surprised reaction.
p20Blond man orders the rider to stop and questions intent, commanding mood.
p20Luffy reacts with confusion at the sudden arrival.
p20Sanji comments the rider has guts, impressed tone.
p20Zoro internally notes the rider wants to fight, wary mood.
p20Masked warrior declares elimination, aggressive intent.
p21Masked warrior yells battle cry during attack, aggressive mood.
p21Rider cries out in pain from impact, distressed reaction.
p21Conis shouts at three fighters asking what is wrong, concerned tone.
p21Conis repeats that sky island is scary, fearful mood.
p21Masked warrior commands enough, authoritative stop.
p22Woman questions who is fighting this time, alarmed tone.
p22Knight declares himself the knight of the sky, proud introduction.
p22Knight calls out to bird companion, commanding tone.
p22Knight begins self-introduction with dramatic flair.

One Piece chapter 237: Up in the Sky — what is in it

Skypiea arc · 25 pages · 30 characters

Key facts in this chapter

p0This is the color cover of One Piece volume 26.
p0Chapter title is "神の島の冒険".
p1Splash page depicts Straw Hats riding sky creatures.
p1Chapter title is "神の島の冒険".
p5Page shows Wapol's Eating Banzai Vol. 2 scene.
p5Chapter title is "UP IN THE SKY".
p6Luffy experiences choking followed by explosive release.
p6Scene occurs in chapter 237.
p7Marshall D. Teach is aboard a small boat in rough seas near an island.
p7Teach's crew lost track of their targets.
p8Blackbeard's crew is arguing about losing their targets.
p8Blackbeard remains confident they will encounter the targets again.
p9Going Merry has surfaced from underwater.
p9Straw Hat crew is recovering from submersion and reacting to new surroundings.
p10Going Merry is now sailing on a sea of clouds.
p10Straw Hat crew reacts with shock to the cloud ocean environment.
p11Nami identifies the location as the Sea of the Sky.
p11The log pose continues pointing upward.
p11Usopp falls off the ship railing into the clouds.
p12Luffy continues falling through the cloud layer.
p12A ship is visible sailing on the cloud sea below.
p12Nami questions the existence of a sea floor.
p13Sanji expresses anger at the situation.
p13Robin activates Ojos Fleur to sprout arms from clouds.
p13Usopp falls off the ship into the clouds.
p14Robin uses Seis Fleur to catch Usopp.
p14Multiple sprouted arms grab the falling Usopp.
p14Nami shows shock at the rescue attempt.
p15Luffy uses his rubber powers to pull Usopp onto the ship.
p15A large sky creature emerges from the clouds immediately after Usopp is rescued.
p16Zoro slashes and destroys the attacking sky octopus.
p16The creature bursts like a balloon after being cut.
p17Straw Hat crew observes and discusses the nature of sky-dwelling creatures.
p17Usopp rests on deck after the earlier incident.
p18Nami recognizes the sky fish from Norland's diary.
p18The crew eats and discusses the sky creatures' adaptations.
p18A ship is sighted on the horizon.
p19Chopper first notices an anomalous ship on the clouds.
p19The ship vanishes after initial sighting.
p19Going Merry rocks violently during the event.
p20A winged rider lands on the ship deck from above.
p20Straw Hat crew observes the arrival on the upper level.
p20Masked warrior appears as a large armored figure.
p21Masked warrior attacks the winged rider midair.
p21Ship tilts from the force of the clash.
p21Conis intervenes verbally during the fight.
p22Knight of the Sky appears in full armor with winged helmet.
p22Pierre the bird perches on the knight's shoulder.
p22Separate aerial duel occurs near the main ship.

What is said, page by page

p6Luffy gasps desperately about inability to breathe with panicked mood.
p6Luffy shouts relief after sudden expulsion with exhausted intent.
p7Marshall D. Teach laughs wildly with arms raised, expressing triumph and amusement.
p7Off-panel voice shouts in panic that they lost their prey and the targets escaped.
p8Fish-like crew member urges captain to chase and attack the escaped prey.
p8Long-haired man coughs and notes that the escaped group is lucky.
p8Goggled crew member states that hardship makes people stronger.
p8Blackbeard laughs and tells crew they will meet the targets again on the grand line.
p9Luffy excitedly yells for the crew to look outside the ship.
p9Crew members cough and gasp after surfacing.
p9Sanji asks what happened and checks if everyone is alright.
p9Nami reacts with shock at the view outside.
p10Luffy shouts that everything is white and questions the location.
p10Crew panics thinking Usopp needs CPR.
p10Nami states they are sailing on clouds.
p10Usopp yells in disbelief about sailing on clouds.
p11Nami declares with wide eyes and sweat that the scene is the Sea of the Sky, excited realization mood.
p11Crew discusses needing to go higher with uncertain tone about the cumulonimbus middle layer.
p11Nami notes the log pose still points upward with focused intent.
p11Zoro states he has no idea with calm detached mood.
p11Chopper admits forgetting with confused expression.
p11Usopp panics while falling, shouting not to fool around and claiming first big course swim, comedic desperate intent.
p12Luffy yells he can dive deeper with excited reckless mood while falling.
p12Luffy notes little resistance and blurry vision with surprised internal thought.
p12Distant voice states Luffy is still not back with concerned tone.
p12Nami sweats and questions if there is really a sea floor with anxious intent.
p12Usopp reacts in panic to Nami's sea floor comment with shocked shout.
p13Sanji yells at Luffy not to fool around with furious intent.
p13Crew shouts Usopp's name in alarm as he falls.
p13Someone questions if Usopp fell off the cloud with shocked tone.
p13Robin states she cannot see relying only on touch with determined focus.
p13Usopp shouts he will handle it with confident panic.
p13Sanji orders Robin to extend her arm as far as possible.
p13Robin calls out Ojos Fleur while activating multiple arms.
p14Robin concentrates while arms extend with heavy impact sounds.
p14Usopp screams loudly while falling with panic lettering.
p14Nami reacts with shock asking where he is.
p14Someone spots Usopp and shouts there he is.
p14Robin orders to pull him up and activates Seis Fleur.
p14Multiple arms grab Usopp amid motion and impact effects.
p15Luffy shouts encouragement to Usopp from the railing with urgent intent.
p15Usopp yells in panic while being pulled aboard the ship.
p15Nami and Chopper express surprise and relief at the successful pull.
p15Monster roars aggressively as it charges toward the ship.
p15Crew member warns that something followed Usopp and wants to eat him.
p16Zoro yells reassurance that there is nothing to be scared about.
p16Creature screams in pain from the slash attack.
p16Crew reacts with shock as the monster explodes.
p17Crew wonders if the creatures count as fish or animals.
p17Group concludes the area should be treated as an ocean rather than simple clouds.
p17Members note the octopus resembled a balloon.
p17Usopp is called out while lying on deck.
p17Luffy complains loudly about his pants.
p18Nami identifies the creature as a sky fish and links it to Norland's diary.
p18Nami explains the evolutionary reasons for varied sky creature forms.
p18Luffy and Sanji complain they were not finished eating yet.
p18Crew notes the fish scales resemble feathers for lightness.
p18Crew spots a ship and a person in the distance.
p19Crew member calls to Chopper asking what is wrong, alarmed tone.
p19Chopper gasps in shock at sudden sighting.
p19Usopp reports a ship visible through binoculars then notes its disappearance, confused intent.
p19Chopper yells about a ship appearing over there, urgent warning mood.
p19Sanji questions what Chopper is trying to say, irritated mood.
p19Luffy declares situation is bad, panicked reaction.
p20Winged figure shouts about a human approaching, warning tone.
p20Observer notes the device running on clouds, surprised reaction.
p20Blond man orders the rider to stop and questions intent, commanding mood.
p20Luffy reacts with confusion at the sudden arrival.
p20Sanji comments the rider has guts, impressed tone.
p20Zoro internally notes the rider wants to fight, wary mood.
p20Masked warrior declares elimination, aggressive intent.
p21Masked warrior yells battle cry during attack, aggressive mood.
p21Rider cries out in pain from impact, distressed reaction.
p21Conis shouts at three fighters asking what is wrong, concerned tone.
p21Conis repeats that sky island is scary, fearful mood.
p21Masked warrior commands enough, authoritative stop.
p22Woman questions who is fighting this time, alarmed tone.
p22Knight declares himself the knight of the sky, proud introduction.
p22Knight calls out to bird companion, commanding tone.
p22Knight begins self-introduction with dramatic flair.

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The colorful cover of One Piece volume 26 displays the Straw Hat crew in dynamic poses against a map background. Luffy grins widely while hanging upside-down from a wooden pole, arms and legs spread. Nami smiles brightly beside him, one arm extended. Below, Zoro stands sternly holding a massive sword, Chopper sits happily sucking on a green gourd, Usopp tumbles mid-air with a panicked expression, and Sanji appears partially visible. The title reads "神の島の冒険" and the series logo "ONE PIECE" dominates the top. Author credit "尾田栄一郎 EIICHIRO ODA" appears at the bottom.

Monkey D. LuffyNamiRoronoa ZoroTony Tony ChopperUsopp

A dramatic black-and-white splash page shows Luffy laughing joyfully while gripping the reins of a large, grinning, frog-like creature flying through swirling clouds. The beast has wide eyes and a broad toothy smile. In the background, the crew rides various fierce sky creatures: a massive horned beast, a dragon-like mount, and others. A small bird wearing a pirate hat perches on the title scroll. The header reads "JUMP COMICS 巻二十六尾田栄一郎" and the chapter title "神の島の冒険".

Monkey D. Luffy

A black character introduction page titled "THE SARUYAMA PIRATES" lists Montblanc Cricket, Masira, and Shoujou with portraits and descriptions of how they helped Luffy reach the sky island. Beside them, the Straw Hat crew is introduced: Monkey D. Luffy (dream: Pirate King), Roronoa Zoro (greatest swordsman), Nami (thief who hates pirates), Usopp (honorable sniper), Sanji (kind chef), Tony Tony Chopper (blue-nosed reindeer), and Nico Robin (mysterious archaeologist searching for poneglyphs).

Montblanc CricketMasiraShoujouMonkey D. LuffyRoronoa ZoroNamiUsoppSanjiTony Tony ChopperNico Robin

The page titled "THE STORY OF ONE PIECE" recaps the saga in text blocks. It describes the Great Pirate Era, Luffy's journey after defeating Crocodile, Nico Robin joining the crew, and their decision to head to the sky island. It mentions the Saruyama Alliance's help and the simultaneous movements of the Blackbeard Pirates. Portraits introduce Marshall D. Teach (Captain), Van Auger (sniper), Lafitte, Jesus Burgess (helmsman), Doc Q (ship doctor), and Red-Haired Shanks. The page ends with the question of whether Luffy's crew finally reaches the sky.

Marshall D. TeachVan AugerLafitteJesus BurgessDoc QShanks

ONE PIECE vol.26. The table of contents lists the chapters under the heading "THE ADVENTURE ON GOD'S ISLAND". Chapter 237 is titled "UP IN THE SKY" on page 7. Chapter 238 "HEAVEN'S GATE" on page 27. Chapter 239 "ANGEL BEACH" on page 45. Chapter 240 "DIAL ENERGY" on page 63. Chapter 241 "HEAVEN'S JUDGEMENT" on page 80. Chapter 242 "CLASS-2 CRIMINALS" on page 99. Chapter 243 "THE TRIAL" on page 117. Chapter 244 "SOS" on page 135. Chapter 245 "THE ADVENTURE IN GOD'S LAND" on page 155. Chapter 246 "PRIEST SATORI OF THE FOREST OF ILLUSIONS" on page 172. A flintlock pistol illustration appears at the bottom.

Chapter 237 "UP IN THE SKY". A massive, round-bodied creature with a tree growing from its head rampages through a tropical area, mouth wide open as it devours the tree. Small winged creatures fly nearby. A sign on a building reads "BRANCH FACTORY". A man in a cap pushes a wheelbarrow in the background. The caption reads: WAPOL'S EATING BANZAI Vol. 2 「I, THE GREAT KING, SHALL EAT A TREE」.

Wapol

Luffy gasps desperately, eyes bulging, sweat flying as large Japanese SFX "クオホクオホ" dominate the panel. He clutches at his throat, mouth open wide: "BREATHE...!!!...!!!" and "...CAN'T...!". In rapid succession he strains with more SFX "クオホッ", "サクン!!", and "クオホッ". Suddenly he is blasted outward in an explosion of debris and water, a small figure tumbling through the air. A large SFX "ドカーン" erupts as he shouts "PWAHH!!!!" with a smaller bubble "BAKI BAKI".

Luffy

A vast ocean stretches toward a distant island under dramatic clouds and a bright light on the horizon. A small boat is tossed violently in massive waves with large SFX "ゴゴゴォォォォ...". A figure clings to the boat. In the next panel a close-up shows a man with a black beard laughing wildly, mouth agape, arms raised: "ZEHAHA-HAHAHA!!!" while another voice cries "WE LOST!! THEY GOT AWAY!!!".

Marshall D. Teach

A fish-like creature shouts in panic, "DON'T SAY IT LIKE IT DOESN'T MATTER. OUR PREY JUST GOT AWAY! THINK OF SOMETHING, CAPTAIN!!! HURRY, CHASE THEM DOWN AND BUST THEM UP!" Nearby, a long-haired man coughs violently, "SHARI...!!!" and mutters, "*cough*...!!! THOSE GUYS... ARE LUCKY." A man in a tall hat and goggles replies calmly, "MAKES ALL WHO ARE ON THE PATH TO BECOME STRONG...." Another voice agrees, "EXACTLY. SINCE THIS WORLD..." The tall man with the wide grin laughs, "ZEHAHA, QUIT WORRYING, BURGESS... IT'S NOT LIKE THEY'RE GONE FOREVER. WE'LL MEET AGAIN SOON, AS LONG AS THEY STAY ON THE GRAND LINE!!!" In a massive splash panel the ship sails through churning waves as large impact lines and SFX fill the sky. A voice declares, "JUST LIKE A GIANT GEAR. MEET EACH OTHER." The grinning man continues, "ZEHAH AHAHA... RIGHT!I YOU'LL SEE." while others cough, "*cough*!!!... YEAH..."

fish-like creaturelong-haired coughing manman with goggles and hatBlackbeard

The Going Merry bursts upward with a massive "ばんっ!!!" sound effect, its figurehead grinning as the ship sails vertically. Below deck the crew coughs and gasps for air: "*COUGH*... *COUGH*...", "*COUGH*...GU... HAH...HAH...", "しー...ん", and "*COUGH* HAA... HAA...!!!" Luffy suddenly bursts in, eyes wide, yelling, "HEY, LOOK YOU GUYS!! OUTSIDE THE SHIP!!! HEY!!!" Nami stares in shock with sweat drops, Usopp looks tense, and Sanji glares while asking, "...!! DAMN... WHAT HAPPENEDI IS EVERYONE ALRIGHT..I"

UsoppLuffyNamiSanji

The Going Merry sails across an endless sea of white clouds under a bright sky. Large SFX and motion lines emphasize the impossible sight. Luffy yells, "IT'S 5000 WHITE!!.....WHAT IS THIS PLACE!!!I" The crew panics below: "WHAT!!!I THINK OF SOMETHING! DO CPR!", "THIS IS BAD, USOPP ISN'T BREATHING!!!", "NO, THAT'S IMPOSSIBLE!! OF COURSE WE CAN SAIL ON TOP OF IT!! THEY'RE JUST CLOUDS.", and "ON TOP OF THE CLOUDS...!!!I HOW ARE WE SAILING ON CLOUDS...!!!I" Nami, Zoro, Sanji, Chopper, and Usopp stare out in disbelief as the ship glides over the cloud layer.

LuffyNamiZoroSanjiUsoppChopper

Nami stares upward with wide eyes and declares, "IS THE "SEA OF THE SKY"!! --IN OTHER WORDS, THIS..." On deck the crew debates: "WE NEED TO GO HIGHER...I", "--MAYBE THIS IS ONLY THE MIDDLE PART OF THE 'MILLENNIUM CUMULONIMBUS'...", "BUT LOOK, THE 'LOG POSE' IS STILL POINTING UP!!", "HOW...II", and "I HAVE NO IDEA. I FORGET." Usopp tumbles comically off the railing with a loud crash and spinning limbs while shouting, "HEY, HEY, HEY! DON'T FOOL AROUND. WE STILL DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT THIS SEA!! OH! GO, GO!! FOR MY FIRST BIG COURSE--!!!! CAPTAIN USOPP WILL SWIM--!!!" Laughter and impact SFX fill the panel as the crew reacts to the sky ocean.

NamiRobinUsoppLuffyChopperZoroSanji

Luffy plummets through dense clouds, spinning wildly as he yells, "OOOH, I CAN DIVE DEEPER AND DEEPER." Bubbles and impact lines surround him while he struggles, thinking, "WAH...!!! THERE'S SO LITTLE RESISTANCE...!!!" and "ALSO...IT'S TOO BLURRY. I CAN BARELY SEE ANYTHING." Far below, a small ship sails on a sea of clouds as someone notes, "HE'S...STILL NOT BACK..." On the deck, Nami sweats nervously and asks, "JUST A THOUGHT, BUT...IS THERE REALLY......A SEA FLOORI" Usopp panics beside her, shouting, "YOU MEAN...!!!" Luffy continues falling toward them.

Monkey D. LuffyNamiUsopp

Sanji yells furiously from the ship, "I TOLD THAT IDIOT NOT TO FOOL AROUND!!" as Usopp plummets past the railing. Crew members shout, "USOPP--!!!" and "DID THAT IDIOT FALL OFF THE CLOUD!!I" Below, Robin grabs the falling Usopp, saying, "BUT I CAN'T SEE IF I ONLY RELY ON MY TOUCH...!!!" Usopp cries, "DON'T WORRY, I'LL HANDLE IT!!" while Sanji orders, "EXTEND YOUR ARM AS FAR AS YOU CAN!!!" Robin activates her power with the call "OJOS FLEUR!!!" as multiple arms sprout from clouds and the air, reaching desperately with sound effects "GYORO" and "GYORO".

SanjiUsoppNico Robin

Robin’s sprouted arms stretch through the clouds with heavy sound effects "バン" and "ブッ!!!" while she concentrates. Usopp plummets further, screaming in panic with large "あぁぁぁぁぁ" lettering. Nami reacts with shock, "WHERE!!!I" and "EH!I" as someone spots him: "THERE HE IS!!!" Robin calls out, "OK!! PULL HIM UP!!" and activates another technique, shouting "SEIS FLEUR!!!" Multiple arms grab Usopp mid-fall amid motion lines and impact sounds "ガシャッ" and "NYOK! NYOK! NYOK!"

Nico RobinUsoppNami

Luffy stretches his rubbery leg from the ship’s railing and shouts, "Luffy!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!" while Usopp is yanked upward. Usopp yells "FUNNN KIGI-GIGI..." as he is pulled aboard. Nami and Chopper react with surprise, "YOU DID IT!! YOU PULLED..." A massive sea creature with a dragon-like head and tentacles bursts from the clouds behind them, roaring "YAAAAAAAH!!!" The crew panics as someone yells, "SOMETHING FOLLOWED HIM!!!" and "THEY WANT TO EAT USOPP!!!" The monster crashes toward the ship with huge impact effects.

Monkey D. LuffyUsoppNamiTony Tony Chopper

A massive tentacled creature erupts from the cloud-sea as a projectile streaks toward it. The attacker yells, "--NOTHING TO BE SCARED ABOUT!!!" The beast recoils with a piercing "WAAAAAAAAAAH!!!" and a strangled "KAH...!!!" while the SFX ズバァ!!! marks the strike. Suddenly the creature bursts apart in a violent *POP*..., sending debris flying. The ship rocks violently beneath the crew as someone shouts "HUH!!I" amid the chaos of the exploding sky-octopus.

UsoppStraw Hat Pirates crew

Zoro stands on deck gripping his swords, sweat on his face, as the crew stares at the bizarre floating creatures. Someone wonders aloud, "I WONDER IF THIS IS CONSIDERED A FISH..." while another remarks, "OH, THIS A WEIRD LOOKING ANIMAL." A tense "KL...N!" sounds nearby. The group debates the nature of the sky life: "LOOKS LIKE IT'S BETTER TO THINK OF THIS PLACE AS AN OCEAN RATHER THAN A CLOUD," "SO THERE ARE ANIMALS IN THE CLOUDS...," "IT'S STILL AN ANIMAL. IT WAS MOVING...," and "THAT OCTOPUS WAS LIKE A BALLOON..." They also question a flat snake-like form: "WHAT'S THIS FLAT SNAKEI" and conclude "IT'S A FLATFISH BECAUSE IT'S FLAT." Below deck, Nami looks concerned as Usopp tumbles wildly, crying "USOPP--!!!" and "MY PANTS..." while yelling "SO NOISY! WHAT IS IT THIS TIME, USOPP!!!" Usopp screams "GI-YAAAAA AAAAH!" as the Going Merry tilts dangerously.

Roronoa ZoroUsoppNamiStraw Hat Pirates crew

Nami holds up a strange toothy fish and smiles, noting, "--I THINK BECAUSE THERE IS NO SEA FLOOR IN THIS SKY OCEAN, THEY MUST'VE EVOLVED INTO VARIOUS FORMS IN ORDER TO SURVIVE." She adds, "THEN...THIS WOULD BE A 'SKY FISH'I" and recognizes it as "IT'S THE STRANGE CREATURE DESCRIBED IN NORLAND'S DIARY." The crew samples the catch; Luffy and Sanji react with "WE WEREN'T DONE WITH IT YET!!!" and "THIS IS YUMMY!!!" while noting the creatures' adaptations: "THEIR SCALES LOOK LIKE FEATHERS..." and "YES, ALL TO MAKE THEMSELVES LIGHTER BECAUSE THE BUOYANT FORCE HERE IS MUCH WEAKER THAN SEA WATER." Suddenly a distant ship is spotted. Usopp shouts, "THERE IS A SHIP AND..." and "HEY--EVERYONE!!" as the crew reacts with surprise: "A SHIPI" and "OH! A SHIP..."

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Chopper stares in shock, eyes wide, as someone calls, "HEY, WHAT IS IT, CHOPPERI" He gasps "EH...!I" while the ship rocks. Through binoculars Usopp confirms, "THERE'S A SHIP AND..." and the crew reacts with "!!!I" and "WHAT...!!" Chopper yells, "CHOPPER, A SHIPI A SHIP IS OVER THERE!I" as the Going Merry tilts. Usopp adds, "NO...UM, THERE WAS A SHIP..." and questions, "BUT THE SHIP WASN'T THERE ANYMORE!!" while the SFX ゴォォォォ... echoes. Sanji narrows his eyes and asks, "WHAT'S HE TRYIN' TO SAYI" Luffy panics, "THIS IS BAD--!!!" and Chopper cries, "I DON'T GET IT. CALM DOWN!!" Usopp warns, "THERE'S A BULL RUNNING ON A RECTANGULAR CLOUD. IT'S CHARGING FROM OVER THERE..."

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High above the clouds, a winged figure on a flying device streaks toward a massive ship, shouting, "A HUMAN!I SOMEONE'S COMING!!" Below, someone yells, "IT'S RUNNING ON THE CLOUD!!!" The rider lands dramatically on a balcony as a blond man in a black suit gestures and shouts, "HEY, STOP. WHAT'S YOUR PROBLEM!!" On the deck, Monkey D. Luffy stares in surprise with "HUHI WHATI" while Sanji glares and says, "HE'S GOT GUTS." Roronoa Zoro narrows his eyes, thinking "HE WANTS TO FIGHT..." as a massive masked warrior looms forward, declaring "ELIMINATE..."

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The flying knight attacks with spinning blades, yelling "BOOHEH!!" as the Straw Hats react in shock. The rider is struck hard, crying "WOOH!!I" and "GUHAH!!" while crashing. The ship tilts violently with "GYAKIN" and "GYAH--GYAH--!!!" sounds. A small girl shouts, "EHI WAIT, WHAT'S WRONG WITH YOU THREE!! SKY ISLAND SO SCARY, SKY ISLAND SO SCARY." The masked warrior raises his weapon and roars, "THAT'S ENOUGH!!!" as impact lines and debris fly everywhere.

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A woman with long hair watches in alarm as two winged fighters clash midair with "WHAT! WHO IS IT THIS TIME!!I" and loud impacts. The knight in ornate armor and winged helmet appears in a dramatic close-up, declaring "THE KNIGHT OF THE SKY!!" while a bird-like creature perches on his shoulder. He continues, "PI--!!" and "OOOH--I AM..."

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SPECIAL OPERATION SBS INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATION COMMITTEE header. The page features a multi-armed character illustration and text from Oda explaining foreign One Piece publications. A table lists countries and languages: TAIWAN (MANDARIN), HONG KONG (CANTONESE), KOREA (KOREAN), THAILAND (THAI), SINGAPORE (MANDARIN), MALAYSIA (MALAY), FRANCE (FRENCH), ITALY (ITALIAN), SPAIN (SPANISH), GERMANY (GERMAN), BRAZIL (PORTUGUESE), plus 11 countries total. Additional countries planning 2003 releases: INDONESIA (INDONESIAN), DENMARK (DANISH), SWEDEN (SWEDISH), MEXICO (SPANISH). Ends with "THAT'S WHAT I HEARD. AMAZING, RIGHTI"

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