Chapter 42: Invasion of Skypiea
Over three hundred years ago, a part of Jaya Island known as Shandora was sent soaring into the White-White Sea by a massive Knock Up Stream. It landed near Angel Island, home to the native Skypieans.
Having never seen soil or lush greenery before, the Skypieans were instantly captivated by the floating landmass. They launched an invasion, engaging in battle with the native Shandorans. Ultimately, the Skypieans emerged victorious.
They renamed the island "Upper Yard" and merged it with Angel Island to establish a new nation, the Kingdom of God. Meanwhile, the surviving Shandorans were forced into exile, pushed into the farthest reaches of the island, where they hid away in desperation.
These displaced people later became known as the Shandians. For centuries, they fought relentlessly to reclaim their homeland and ring the Golden Bell once more, fulfilling their ancestors' promise to Noland. This war between the Shandians and Skypieans stretched on for over three hundred years.
However, their prolonged struggle dwindled the Shandian population, forcing them to adopt guerrilla tactics to harass the Skypieans. Over time, they learned to use various Dial-based weapons in combat.
Despite their efforts, the population disparity remained a major disadvantage, preventing them from reclaiming their homeland even after four centuries.
Then came Enel, tipping the scales even further against them. The death toll among the Shandians soared once again, leaving them on the brink of annihilation.
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"The culture here is heavily influenced by Dials, so stay on your guard," Brook warned his crew.
"So it's basically like having Devil Fruit abilities without actually eating one?" Shakky mused, listening to the list of Dials: Impact Dial, Reject Dial, Flame Dial, Water Dial, Axe Dial...
She suddenly became interested. "These would make great weapons. I want some!"