One Piece: The Strongest Trait System novel Chapter 111

Chapter 111 - [111] : The True Great Treasure!

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Once Gan Fall brought the accurate news back to Skypiea, the entire place erupted in joyous celebration.

Though they had already learned of Enel's defeat from McKinley's letter, truly seeing their former, benevolent God return felt like awakening from a long nightmare. Many wept openly.

During Enel's six years of violent rule, their lives weren't even human—they were merely Enel's playthings.

Now, with Gan Fall and the other Priests back, the Skypieans finally had a pillar of strength to lean on.

Upon learning from Gan Fall that Mr. Rowen and his crew, who had defeated Enel, were currently holding a victory feast on Upper Yard, many citizens of Skypiea felt conflicted—

On one hand, they desperately wanted to see for themselves what kind of Blue Sea man could defeat Enel—who seemed omnipotent in their eyes. They also yearned to express their profound, inexpressible gratitude to Mr. Rowen.

On the other hand, these people had endured Enel's violent rule for six long years—they knew firsthand how terrifying Enel's power was.

The man who defeated such a being must be even stronger!

To them, Enel's power was godlike. Facing Mr. Rowen, who surpassed Enel, naturally instilled an instinctive fear in those who had lived under tyranny for so long.

Furthermore, they learned from Gan Fall that the Shandians—with whom they had waged war for 400 years—were also present at Mr. Rowen's feast.

Previously on Skypiea, though many advocated for peace, a hawkish faction insisted on continuing the war with the Shandians. After 400 years, Upper Yard—the Vearth, or 'Land' from the Blue Sea—had become an indispensable part of God's Country; its resources made life on Skypiea more prosperous—

But now, no one wanted to continue fighting the Shandians—after six years under Enel's violent rule, the people of Skypiea lived in constant fear, terrified of angering Enel and being smitten by lightning.

Those six years had left them physically and mentally exhausted. Not a single person desired more war; they only yearned for a peaceful life. Thus, facing the Shandians now, they even felt some apprehension.

However, a group of citizens very proactively set out for Upper Yard—the families of the former God's Guards who had been forced by Enel to build the Ark Maxim.

For six long years... they had yearned day and night to see their loved ones. Now, no matter the hardship, they wouldn't give up this chance.

Soon, these citizens, following Gan Fall, arrived at Upper Yard. The moment they arrived, they were stunned.

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"DRINK! DRINK IT ALL UP!"

"Skypiean specialty—BIG STEW!"

"SHISHISHI! DELICIOUS!"

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Numerous bonfires blazed, surrounded by Luffy, Usopp, and Chopper, performing all sorts of bizarre, hilarious dances.

Luffy, his appetite even larger now due to digesting the 'Desire for Liberation', had his mouth constantly stuffed with Sanji's cooking, which, combined with his ridiculous dances, sent everyone into fits of laughter.

The Shandians performed their traditional Shandoran dances, their faces radiant with the joy of war's end.

Even a pack of wolves had joined in, circling a bonfire, performing their own wolfish dances and howling at the sky.

On the outskirts of the bonfire circles, an immense serpent—the one they called the Master of the Sky—was actually smiling (as much as a serpent could), its massive body swaying rhythmically—as if dancing too.

Their loved ones—the former God's Guards—though covered in bandages, also energetically joined the festivities around the bonfires, their faces beaming with happiness.

"GAN FALL! COME ON! THE PARTY'S STARTED!" Rowen called out, seeing Gan Fall return with the Skypieans, raising his cup in a toast, laughing heartily.

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After the feast began, the pack of dancing wolves, who had encountered Luffy's group in the original story, were drawn by the aroma of food.

Dancing wolves—a rare sight indeed!

Rowen, with a grand gesture, had Chopper, who could speak to animals, invite them to join.

The process was smooth; there was no initial standoffishness from the wolf leader like in the original story.

Through Chopper, Rowen learned this wolf leader had coincidentally been nearby when Rowen defeated Enel—witnessing his power firsthand.

The wolf leader now looked at Rowen with immense reverence, leading his pack in a unique wolf dance to express their admiration for such a powerful being...

Rowen watched the dancing wolves, laughing heartily.

And the giant serpent, the Master of the Sky, who had ancient ties to Noland and Kalgara the Great Warrior, was also drawn by the festivities—

Hearing the Golden Bell of Shandora ring, a long-held wish of the serpent's was also fulfilled, and it cried out joyously towards the sky.

The serpent, having witnessed Rowen ring the Bell, and possessing considerable intelligence—understood Rowen had helped Noland and Kalgara fulfill their 400-year promise—and thus, willingly joined the feast.

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The party here had now become a joyous, raucous gathering of Rowen's crew, Shandians, God's Guards, dancing wolves, and the Master of the Sky—a lively feast of different peoples and different species.

Beside Rowen, Nami and Vivi watched him with smiling eyes, attentively refilling his cup and offering him food.

Even Robin sat nearby, a gentle smile on her face...

"Mr. Rowen—" Gan Fall, seeing the lively feast, also smiled from the bottom of his heart. Such a sight—hadn't been seen in 400 years.

"MR. ROWEN?"

The Skypieans, who had rushed to reunite with their families upon seeing them, many weeping with joy, now turned their attention towards the man Gan Fall addressed.

'The one who defeated the invincible Enel—Mr. Rowen?'

"Mr.? Just call me Rowen! Come on, join the party!" Rowen called out, laughing towards the Skypiean newcomers.

The Skypieans hesitated, looking somewhat bewildered.

This handsome young man—was Mr. Rowen?

"SHISHISHI! Rowen's right! Let's party! This is a pirate feast! Watch this!" Luffy activated his rubber powers, stretching his mouth and nose to absurd lengths, then stuck a giant tree branch through them!

"Gomu Gomu no... Chopstick Dance—MAX!!!"

Luffy's appearance left everyone stunned for a moment. Then—

"HAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"Amazing! How can he stretch his face like that?!"

"Is that a Devil Fruit power?! SUGEEEEEEEEE!"

...Laughter erupted all around!

Rowen's crew, the Shandians, the Skypieans, even the dancing wolves and the Master of the Sky—all laughed until tears streamed down their faces at Luffy's antics.

Encouraged by the laughter, Luffy danced even more wildly, performing his bizarre chopstick dance.

Usopp and Chopper, seeing this, though lacking rubber powers, immediately joined in—

The 'Nostril Chopstick Trio' clowned around exuberantly by the bonfire, bringing the atmosphere to a fever pitch.

Swept up in the joyous mood, the Skypieans quickly joined the celebration, their faces soon also lit with genuine, happy smiles.

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"Well? Wyper." The Shandian Chieftain looked at Wyper, who sat somewhat silently, holding a cup of wine.

"See? No one wants war anymore," the Chieftain said, looking out at the joyful bonfire feast, a heartfelt smile on his own face.

"We Shandians—are born for battle," Wyper muttered, still struggling to reconcile his lifelong beliefs.

Clink!

Wyper looked up, startled, as Rowen approached and clinked his cup against his.

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