Skill Tree Chronicles: One Piece

The next day,

Shen Yuan and his team had completed all preparations.

Marco stood still, watching Shen Yuan, Smoker, and the others step on the air using Geppō (Moonwalk), gradually vanishing into the sea of clouds above.

"…So the Sky Island really exists?"

Marco was dazed.

"Boss, it's time for our mission."

The voice of a subordinate brought Marco back from his momentary trance.

"…Understood."

He reached into his trousers and pulled out a Den Den Mushi bearing a white mustache—the personal line to Whitebeard.

"We should report this first."

With that, Marco dialed directly.

On the other end, the deep and lazy voice of Edward Newgate, the strongest man in the world, came through:

"What's wrong, Marco?"

"Dad, I met Shen Yuan."

"Oh? And?"

Whitebeard's voice showed clear interest.

"We had a good drink together and built some trust. Shen Yuan values his crew deeply. I think he's someone we can ally with."

Whitebeard gave a satisfied chuckle.

"Gurararara! Not bad... but that's not all, is it?"

Marco continued.

"He proposed a cooperative plan. He claims to have detailed intel on Devil Fruits and wants to launch a purge of pirates across the Grand Line. In return, he'll split any loot—especially fruits—fifty-fifty with us."

Whitebeard went silent, clearly calculating the strategic implications.

A 50-50 Devil Fruit split… if true, it could strengthen his sons immensely.

But the World Government wouldn't sit back quietly.

"Marco… what about the Celestial Dragons and the Government?"

"Dad, Shen Yuan said he's already eliminated several CP agents. Mary Geoise hasn't made a move yet."

"…In that case…"

Whitebeard paused again, then finally agreed.

"Tell that kid—we'll accept. But we only want thirty percent of the haul."

Marco raised a brow.

"…Dad?"

"But," Whitebeard's tone turned serious, "he'll have to agree to one condition of mine."

Marco straightened. "I'm listening."

"I'll tell him personally… when we meet."

Marco nodded and noted it down.

Then, green flames enveloped his back—Tori Tori no Mi, Model: Phoenix powers activated—and he soared upward, wings blazing, chasing after Shen Yuan's crew climbing the sky path!

The subordinates stared upward, stunned.

"The bird… flew?"

"Why are we going? We can't fly!"

"…Let's go drink instead."

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"Shhhhhh!"

Shen Yuan and Rayleigh walked side by side, ascending steadily with Geppō, followed closely by the rest.

In a moment—

> [Reached Sky Island! Skill Points +5 Earned!]

Shen Yuan's eyes lit up.

He quickly accessed the Awakening Tree and redistributed his points. His agility attribute maxed out!

> [Battle-Hardened Body: 100/100

→ Combo dodges are seamless. Instinctively counters diverse enemy styles. Physical flexibility enhanced to peak—body now feels weightless.]

Grinning wide, Shen Yuan felt power course through his limbs.

However, he didn't notice several divine warriors in uniform approaching warily.

"Qinghai dwellers! Sky Island requires an Entry Pass—"

Before the soldier finished—

BOOM!

Shen Yuan unleashed his Haoshoku Haki—Conqueror's Haki!

One after another, the divine soldiers collapsed, foaming at the mouth. Shen Yuan walked through casually.

Meanwhile, he kept scanning his surroundings—clearly searching for Sky Island's lord.

There must be more treasure.

"Whoosh!"

In a burst of speed, Shen Yuan launched upward. The sudden increase created sonic booms, leaving shockwaves and a glowing white trail behind!

Everyone below was stunned.

"What was that?!"

Rayleigh smiled, "He's off to claim a Devil Fruit."

Smoker crossed his arms. "And what about us?"

Rayleigh just sat down and popped open a bottle of sake.

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At the top,

BOOM!

Shen Yuan landed with crushing force, denting the cloud ground.

"…Is this truly the future?"

Closing his eyes, Shen Yuan had another Foresight Activation—an awakened skill that granted fragmented glimpses into upcoming opportunities.

He stepped forward, punched hard—

CRACK!

The giant python's head jerked sideways!

Hidden in the brush, Enel widened his eyes.

"…Why does this guy look like me?"

No wings, same sharp features… even their brows were similar.

BAM!

A second powerful punch scattered the clouds, revealing the Sky Island Lord beneath—injured, trembling, unmoving.

Enel shielded his eyes, then peeked again—utterly stunned.

Shen Yuan stepped up and placed a palm on the Lord's forehead.

A wicked grin formed.

"Should I take the treasure myself? Or kill you, then take it?"

The Lord was speechless… but understood.

Shaking violently, he opened his jaw wide and spat out two Devil Fruits, which rolled to Shen Yuan's feet.

One was blue with spiral patterns—glowing faintly.

Shen Yuan smiled. "So there you are."

He looked toward the bushes. "You can come out now."

Enel flinched.

"…We've been discovered?"

The thin boy staggered forward—equal parts terrified and fascinated.

"…Where are your parents, kid?"

Darkness flickered across Enel's eyes. He said nothing.

"Then, do you want to become my student?"

Enel's expression shifted from fear to shock to awe.

He nodded like a chick pecking at rice!

"You're hungry, huh? Eat this first."

Shen Yuan handed him some dried meat. Enel's eyes gleamed as he devoured it gratefully.

"Master… are we going to the Blue Sea?"

"Of course."

Shen Yuan lifted him onto his back, picked up the two Devil Fruits, and with a final look at the Lord—walked into the sky using Moonwalk, fading from sight.

The Sky Island Lord exhaled in relief.

"…Just two punches."

The first was tolerable.

The second… shattered ribs!

The python coughed blood.

A sad snake added to the world's woes!

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"Boom! Hah! Hah!"

Shen Yuan walked mid-air, scanning the sky.

Suddenly, he spotted it—

The Golden Bell.

Silent, magnificent, glowing faintly in the sun.

"God never fails anyone!"

He blasted forward, eyes gleaming.

Enel's fear vanished instantly—replaced by rapture.

"…Incredible! IN-CRED-I-BLE!"

Shen Yuan kicked the bell—GONG!

The sound echoed across all of Sky Island.

Skypieans, divine warriors, Shandians—all stopped and looked to the heavens.

GONG! GONG! GONG!

Then…

BOOM!

The bell shattered from a mighty punch! Fragments of gold rained down like shooting stars!

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"Rayleigh! Rayleigh!"

The old swordsman stood and squinted upward.

"Catch the pieces for me!"

Rayleigh: "…"

Understanding instantly, he activated his Kenbunshoku Haki and dashed, catching fragment after fragment.

Smoker pointed from below. "One over there! Another by the tree!"

Rayleigh's face turned red.

So many people watching… and here he was, doing clean-up duty.

He shouted, "Stop gawking! Help me grab a few pieces!"