One Piece: Starting with Sharingan, First Mate Uchiha

East coast of Jaya Island.

"Uncle!! I got the gold nuggets back!!"

Luffy dragged the golden package, which was even bigger than himself, and rushed back like a whirlwind.

His face still had traces of blood that hadn't been wiped away, but his smile was brighter than gold.

However, there was no time to celebrate the recovered treasure.

The sky was completely covered by huge, ink-black cumulonimbus clouds, turning day into night.

The sea began to emit a chilling low growl, as if some enormous creature was about to awaken.

"Hurry!! There's no time! The ocean current is about to surge!!"

Uncle Kulik, covered in bandages, was being helped along. Despite his serious injuries, he still had tears in his eyes as he desperately directed his ape brothers:

"Put that on the Going Merry!! We absolutely have to get those brats flying up there!!"

Thanks to the efficient work of the ape brothers, the Going Merry was quickly fitted with wing-like flight devices and reinforced armor—although its design looked like a comical rooster's comb.

"Weigh anchor!! Set sail!!"

The Merry plunged into the turbulent sea, heading straight for the center of the massive whirlpool that was about to form.

Just then.

"Hahaha!! We've finally found you, Straw Hat Crew!!"

A burst of arrogant laughter came from behind.

A huge, simple raft made of giant logs was seen cutting through the waves at an astonishing speed.

Marshall D. Teach, with his black beard, stood at the very front of the raft, his eyes filled with greed.

"Captain, we're within firing range."

The sniper, Van Oka, wearing a monocle, raised his long rifle, "Thousand Six," and pulled the trigger without hesitation.

"Bang!"

The bullet ripped through the sky, heading straight for Luffy's head.

"when!!"

Sparks flew.

Victor's figure appeared instantly at the stern of the ship, his longsword precisely deflecting the high-speed spinning bullet.

"Oh? That first mate... he's quick on the uptake." Van Augur pushed up his glasses.

Upon seeing this, the black-bearded man let out an even more excited, maniacal laugh:

"Hey, you thief! Don't run! Straw Hat Luffy! And that 'Crimson Lotus' Victor!"

He waved the new arrest warrant in his hand and shouted:

"Your heads have gone up in price! The Straw Hat is 100 million Berries! That first mate is 90 million Berries!!"

"Give me your head! It will be the stepping stone to my throne!!"

Upon hearing this astonishing bounty, Usopp, Sanji, and Zoro, who had been tensely preparing for battle, suddenly rushed to the stern of the ship in unison and shouted at Blackbeard below:

"Hey!! What about us?!"

"Why are only those two companies raising their prices?! Where are our bounty posters?!"

"Sea Warrior! How much is Usopp's bounty, the Sea Warrior?!"

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Nami, unable to bear it any longer, gave each of them a hard knock on the head, and roared with a dark expression:

"Is this the time to worry about that?! We're going to die, you idiots!!"

Just then, the sea went completely berserk.

"Boom!!"

A massive whirlpool, several kilometers in diameter, instantly formed on the sea surface, its terrifying centrifugal force pulling everything apart.

The Merry was like a leaf, about to be swallowed by the abyss.

Blackbeard's raft, due to its rudimentary structure, was instantly tossed about by the giant waves, making it impossible for him to continue his attack.

Van Oka chimed in and put down his spear.

"Damn it! We can't fight in these sea conditions!" Blackbeard clung tightly to the log, forced to watch helplessly as his prey slipped away.

On the Merry.

Nami clung tightly to the railing, feeling the dramatic changes in wind direction and ocean currents; the immense pressure turned her face pale.

"No... the whirlpool is too strong... if the timing isn't right, the ship will fall apart..."

A warm hand rested on her back.

Viktor stood behind Nami, his posture as steady as a mountain in this swaying world.

"Don't be afraid, Nami."

Viktor's voice was steady and strong, giving her a great sense of security.

"You are the world's best navigator. Trust your judgment; our lives are all in your hands."

Nami took a deep breath, and the panic in her eyes vanished instantly, replaced by absolute focus.

She felt the direction of the wind and the pulse of the sea.

"Right there..."

Nami suddenly opened her eyes and shouted the order:

"Now!!! Hard to starboard!! Charge into the center of the vortex!!"

"Everyone! Hold on tight!!!!"

next second.

boom------!!!!!!

The sea exploded.

The pent-up currents of the ocean finally erupted.

A terrifying column of water, enormous in size and even larger than the island in diameter, shot into the sky defying gravity with the power to destroy everything!

The Going Merry was lifted up by the updraft and then—rose vertically into the air!

"Waaaaaahhhhhh!!!!"

The intense shoving sensation caused everyone to scream in pain.

"Hahaha!! We're taking off!!!!"

Luffy sat on the dragon head of the VIP section, one hand on his straw hat, the other raised high, his laughter echoing through the sky:

"Let's go to the Sky Island!!"

On the deck, Robin gripped his book tightly, watching this spectacular, almost illogical scene. His previously calm eyes grew brighter, filled with a yearning for the unknown.

"It's actually true...!"

"That legendary sky island... it actually exists."

Below, Blackbeard could only watch helplessly as the Going Merry soared into the sky along the water column. His raft couldn't withstand such torment, and he had no choice but to reluctantly abandon the pursuit.

"Hahaha... Looks like fate is on your side this time, Straw Hat Boy!"

……

Rising, continuing to rise.

The intense feeling of weightlessness and the impact caused everyone to scream.

The Merry sped along the vertical walls of the water, like a train heading to heaven.

"Help!! I'm going to be thrown out!!"

Chopper was so light that he was almost swept away by the strong wind.

"Be careful!"

Viktor reacted quickly, grabbing Chopper with one hand and tucking him under his arm.

With his other hand, he tightly embraced Nami beside him, protecting her in his arms, while his feet were firmly attached to the deck using chakra.

"We've passed through the clouds!!"

With a whoosh.

The Merry broke through the thick Cumulus clouds.

The dazzling sunlight shone down, and the view suddenly opened up.

Everyone opened their eyes, speechless with shock at the sight before them.

At this moment, the Going Merry was floating above a vast, white sea of ​​clouds, like cotton candy!

This is the White Sea, seven thousand meters above the ground.

"Is this... the Sky Island?"

Before anyone could even marvel at the dreamlike scenery, the crowd had already left.

"roar!!"

The sea of ​​clouds below suddenly surged.

A gigantic, flat, flounder-like monster fish with a bizarre mask on its face suddenly leaped out of the clouds, opened its mouth full of sharp teeth, and fiercely attacked the Going Merry!

Luffy's eyes lit up!

He wasn't afraid at all; instead, he wiped his drool.

"Oh! Fish from the Sky Island! They look delicious!!"

The Skypiea arc has officially begun.