Chapter 173 - Skypiea 09.

[Chapter Size: 1500 Words.]

Third Person POV

Skypiea, First Half of Grandline.

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The following day, under the clear sky of Skypiea, Luffy, now also known as the pirate who had ended Enel's regime, got up early from a bed filled with deeply sleeping women, determined to start the new day with his expanded crew and the newly integrated former members of Baroque Works. 

The crew's ship was still in the middle of the city, Luffy gathered everyone on the deck of the Black Pearl, presenting himself with the posture of a born leader. "It's time to go to the Upper Yard, let's discover the City of Gold!" Luffy announced, exciting both the main crew and the fleet members. Luffy wanted to begin his grandest plan, which he had in mind as soon as his memories of his past life were reintroduced in that solitary barrel in the East Blue.

After the meeting, Luffy used his power to change the ship's gravity and weight, with Nami behind him using her wind, the ship started to fly towards another island of Skypiea. The group flew over the forest and the areas destroyed by the fight between Luffy and Enel, while Luffy asked Nami to head towards the City of Gold. 

The city's inhabitants watched the ship flying away with wide eyes, leaving the square empty after a great party the previous day. They had become accustomed to the presence of this group and even made friends with some of them.

As they neared the City of Gold, anticipation grew. Luffy, standing at the ship's bow, pointed forward, where a dense mass of clouds hid their destination in the center of the island.

After crossing much of the Upper Yard, the Black Pearl arrived at the location where Shandora was supposed to be. They landed below the enormous fern-like tree reaching upwards.

"Nami stop here, I'm going to lower the ship." The ship landed on the ground, and the crew followed Luffy.

"Luffy, is this where the City of Gold is?" Robin asked.

"It's beneath us, the clouds are preventing us from seeing the city, and they are solid. Zoro, Kuina, and Hachi, can you cut through the clouds?"

The trio took out their swords and began cutting through the clouds beside the ferns. It didn't take long with their enhanced skills to reach the city, with the clouds falling like blocks, the city was finally revealed, Shandora appeared before everyone, made of gold and filled with ferns that had grown over time.

The city, lost amidst a lower elevation than the terrain above, was a spectacle of majestic and golden ruins. Covered by the passage of time, it still retained traces of its ancient glory.

"Let's go!" Luffy announced, jumping into the hole made by the swordsmen, and everyone followed him. The city was not just made of gold; there were sculptures and reliefs carved into the walls that told stories of gods, warriors, and ancient myths, while inscriptions in an ancient language decorated the entrances of temples. Temples and buildings, although in ruins, displayed a complex and refined architecture of a people from many eras. Stone walls and columns were adorned with gold ornaments, reflecting the sun's rays after so long without sunlight penetrating there.

In the center of the city, there was a fern-like tree reaching up to the sky. Luffy recognized it as the location of the golden bell.

The reaction of Luffy's crew upon seeing the City of Gold of Shandora was pure amazement and admiration. Nami, with her eyes shining with excitement and visible dollar signs, was clearly impressed by the incalculable wealth the city represented. "Look at all this gold!" she exclaimed, almost hypnotized by the amount of gold adorning the ruins. The idea of so much wealth in one place seemed to ignite a spark of ambition and excitement in her.

Shirahoshi and Vivi were also enchanted, their expressions reflecting a mix of reverence and wonder. Shirahoshi, with her large and bright eyes, looked around with an expression of pure wonder. "It's so beautiful, I never stop being amazed by the things of the surface!" she said softly, her voice full of admiration. The mermaid princess was clearly enchanted by the shine and magnificence of the place.

Vivi, with her interest in history, was equally fascinated. Just like Robin, who touched the ruins while walking through the streets, carefully observing the sculptures and inscriptions on the walls. "Just think of the history behind all of this..." she commented, her tone full of curiosity and appreciation for the culture and past of the city.

The other crew members also showed their own reactions of fascination. Zoro looked around with casual interest, more focused on the structure and design of the city than the gold itself. Usopp, always the storyteller, was already beginning to imagine and create heroic legends involving the lost city for his future listeners.

The members of Baroque Works were practically drooling over the gold; they worked for money in the organization, so it was an expected reaction when seeing all that gold. The giants, however, looked at the gold with little interest.

Luffy, in turn, smiled with satisfaction, as all that gold would be very welcome for his system. He walked through the city with an air of excitement and curiosity, looking with great admiration at the place.

Luffy, with a mischievous and characteristic smile, looked at his crew gathered in the City of Gold and made an enthusiastic announcement: "Guys, feel free to explore the city and take whatever you want!" His voice was full of enthusiasm, not caring how much gold his crew could get from the city. "The rule is simple, take as much gold as you can carry!" He announced, leaving some members, especially the new ones, with wide eyes and open mouths at Luffy's generosity.

Nami was the first to react, her eyes shining even more intensely upon hearing Luffy's words. "Thank you, Luffy!!" she exclaimed, already starting to plan which treasures she might collect. The idea of taking a part of that wealth for herself was irresistible.

Everyone began to scatter around the city looking for things that interested them, 

Bentham expressed his joy and excitement with a series of dramatic poses and enthusiastic declarations. "Oh, what a wonder! Look at all this gold!" he exclaimed, his eyes sparkling with the prospect of freedom and wealth.

Galdino examined the structures and artifacts, pondering how they could be useful or valuable. "There's a lot of wealth here," 

Marianne, instead of looking for gold, took out her easel and began to paint the city. "This will be worth a lot of money!" She murmured.

Meanwhile, the other members were collecting gold around the place, Luffy stayed inside the city, not too excited to see the ruins; he would collect the gold soon for the system. The giants ended up staying with him and Zoro.

After hours of exploring the magnificent City of Gold of Skypiea, Luffy's crew members returned to the meeting point, carrying not only bags filled with gold and valuable artifacts but also adorned with jewels that reflected the wealth and history of that legendary city. The excitement and contentment were visible on each face, as they shared their discoveries and achievements.

"I think we've collected enough," announced Luffy, capturing everyone's attention. "Now, we need to discuss something of utmost importance, something that will define our future." His voice, heavy with seriousness, silenced the animated chatter of the group.

Gathered around Luffy, the crew members waited expectantly. "I'm going to show you something impressive," Luffy said, a sly smile on his lips. He extended his hand towards the golden ground of the city. In the next moment, an unbelievable scene unfolded before their eyes: the space around the city began to distort strangely, and like a voracious whirlpool, the gold and artifacts began to be sucked towards Luffy.

The legendary city of gold disappeared, absorbed by an invisible force emanating from Luffy, leaving behind only a vast empty area. "Hahahaha, look at this... I practically cleaned out the city with this system," Luffy laughed, observing the areas now devoid of their golden splendor.

The group looked at Luffy with a mix of admiration and fear. "I can't believe it... I fell in love with my greatest adversary..." Nami murmured, perplexed by the demonstration of power.

"The captain is really relentless..." commented Bepo, a little dazed by what he had just witnessed.

"Luffy always goes over the top..." Kuina added, shaking her head.

"It's actually incredible…" Chopper, usually the most innocent, couldn't contain an expression of admiration.

Luffy, pleased with his companions' reactions, didn't lose focus. "Now, let me explain how we are going to use this treasure." His eyes sparkled as he consulted the store system in his mind.

[Store System, Points: 51,460,000,000.00 Berries]

He observed the impressive amount he had accumulated, knowing that soon, this number would decrease drastically as he invested in purchasing Devil Fruits and other essential items to strengthen his crew. It was a decisive moment, a crucial step towards the grand future he planned for himself and those who followed him.

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