"Who is she?"
Stussy looked at Shaki in disbelief.
Could she be a high-ranking cadre of a legendary Pirate Crew from the old era, one of the monsters of that time?
Could Kevin even subdue such a prominent figure from the old era?
Beside them, Belo Betty heard Stussy's low gasp and asked curiously, "Shaki, is she a very famous pirate?"
"The current Sea Emperors all once belonged to a Pirate Crew, and Shaki was one of its high-ranking cadres," Stussy said with reverence.
The Rocks Pirates are little known now.
But anyone who knew of the Rocks Pirates' existence was filled with fear.
"She was once a companion of a Sea Emperor?"
Those who didn't know Shaki exclaimed in surprise.
And Shaki's shock was no less than theirs.
"A Ship Spirit?"
Shaki excitedly caressed the Tomorrow.
As a navigator, she naturally needed to understand the details of a Pirate Crew to easily navigate through various harsh weather conditions during storms.
Shaki was still worried.
A ship full of women, without an experienced helmsman, would be very troublesome.
With a Ship Spirit present, she no longer worried.
No matter how good a helmsman, they couldn't compare to a Ship Spirit.
"A Ship Spirit appeared in less than a year." Shaki looked at Kevin in astonishment; the newspapers didn't mention any of this.
"Did the Rox Pirates not have a Ship Spirit?"
"The group of lunatics on that ship used to start fights at the slightest disagreement; the ship would be damaged every day, so a Ship Spirit could never appear."
Shaki's tone showed little affection for her former Pirate Crew.
"The Rising Current will appear in half a month; during this time, it will be troublesome for Shaki to be with us."
"It's a small matter."
Waiting for the right moment.
Shaki, an old pirate who had sailed the seas for decades, easily made many women on the ship willingly call her Big Sister.
She seamlessly integrated into the Sun and Moon Pirates.
"This is truly excellent, Captain Kevin, you have indeed found a group of very good companions." During the evening banquet, Shaki sincerely told Kevin, "I believe you will surpass all previous Pirate Crews."
Including the former Rox Pirates and the Roger Pirates.
"It's us!"
"Yes, yes, it's us." Shaki happily clinked glasses with Kevin.
She took a bold gulp.
As Shaki lowered her head to pour wine, a touch of melancholy inevitably rose in her drunken eyes as she looked at this young group of people; youth was truly wonderful.
...
...
Half a month later.
The long-awaited Rising Current finally appeared.
Thunder and lightning flashed in the sky, and the calm sea became turbulent.
To everyone's astonished gazes, a giant Rising Current rose from the sea, surged into the sky, and disappeared into the clouds, its top unseen.
"Helm hard to port three turns, approach at a thirty-degree angle."
Standing at the bow.
Shaki observed the Rising Current and the wind direction.
The Tomorrow sailed into the storm, approaching the Rising Current at an angle.
A direct approach would easily result in a collision, and the ship could not withstand the impact of the Rising Current.
An angled approach made it easier to use the force of the Rising Current to move forward.
"Shaki, don't be too nervous; the Pirate Crew has an invincible defense period. As long as we can get up, don't worry about the ship's safety."
"Captain, are you looking down on me?"
Shaki continuously gave orders.
The Ship Spirit cooperated perfectly.
With only minimal turbulence, the Tomorrow docked against the Rising Current, leaving the sea along the vertical Rising Current and rushing towards the high sky.
"Vertical, and it still won't fall."
Such an experience.
No one on the ship had ever had it.
Everyone excitedly looked at the sky getting closer and closer.
Kevin held Koala and Kuina to prevent them from falling, and Gion also protected the others.
Large objects on the Tomorrow were also tied down.
The journey, while seemingly fraught with danger, was actually without major incident, and the Tomorrow charged into the dark clouds.
Some time later.
The sky cleared.
Reaching the higher layer of white clouds, the Tomorrow landed with a thud on the sea of clouds formed by them.
"Captain Kevin, mission accomplished."
Shaki took out a cigarette and lightly puffed on it.
Kevin gave her a thumbs up.
He was impressed.
"Is this the legendary Sky Island?"
"It's so beautiful, like paradise from a fairy tale."
"Are those islands on the white clouds?"
"There are even people living on Sky Island, and they have wings on their backs."
"Wow, there's even a real island."
The women excitedly looked at Sky Island.
It was an experience they had never had in their lives, dazzling their eyes.
"There's not much danger here, everyone can stay for a few days and enjoy the pleasant time on Sky Island. Oh, and on Jaya Island, there's a lot of gold. Anyone interested in bringing some back for future expenses?"
Seeing everyone so excited.
Kevin satisfied their desire to play.
"Long live the Captain!"
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