One Piece - I Am A Different Luffy! BOOK1!

Chapter 171 - Skypiea 07.

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Third Person POV

Skypiea, First Half of Grandline.

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The atmosphere at the destroyed site between Luffy and the spectators was tense, uncertainty hanging in the air. The Shandies, led by Wyper, a fearless and respected warrior among his tribe, watched Luffy with evident caution beside Enel in a state they could never have imagined, knocked out and injured. Everyone, still haunted by the recent battle, waited eagerly to hear the intentions of the one who had easily defeated their self-proclaimed invincible god, as besides some dust on his clothes, Luffy showed no injuries from the fight.

Wyper stepped forward, his gaze fixed on Luffy with a bit of caution. "Who are you, why did you enter into conflict against Enel, and what do you intend to do now?" he asked, his voice laden with a mix of curiosity and challenge. The other Shandies and inhabitants of Skypiea waited in silence, attentive to the response of this man who made Enel seem quite weak.

Luffy, with a calm and confident expression, observed the group gathered before him. "My name is Monkey D. Luffy, I am a pirate from the lower sea, and from today onwards, Skypiea is my territory," declared Luffy, his voice resonating with authority.

Luffy's announcement caused an immediate buzz among the Shandies and Gan Fall narrowed his eyes at Luffy. Some looked surprised, others seemed uncertain about how to react to the bold declaration. The idea of Skypiea, going from the hands of one tyrant to another even more powerful, didn't seem to bring joy to them.

"Your territory?! What does that mean? Will you be like Enel was to us? We don't intend to give up our home, not even Enel could get rid of us!" A Shandie shouted from the crowd and others also agreed, picking up strange weapons used by the people of Skypiea.

"They don't seem to take it very well, captain..." Hugo commented the obvious.

"It's okay, just a haki to end their wills..." Luffy murmured, but before he could use it, a voice from above spoke in a firm tone.

"Calm down! Haven't you seen what he can do, besides becoming that monster in front of everyone, Enel was completely defeated by him and you think you can deal with this man from the lower sea? You will just lose your lives without knowing his real intentions with your words!" Gan Fall shouted and those most eager to fight against Luffy thought a bit and saw that it wouldn't be the smartest option without hearing the other side.

Gan Fall, who observed the crowd calming down, turned his attention to Luffy alongside his companions with Enel fallen, he knew the stories of pirates from the lower sea and was aware of a bit of what Luffy had said. "And what does that mean for Skypiea and its people? Are you going to govern our peoples like Enel?" asked Gan Fall, his voice still maintaining a bit of respect.

Luffy looked at Gan Fall and the Shandies. "It means that I won't interfere in internal affairs of the kingdom and that you will have freedom to choose who will govern you, and you will be under the protection of my flag, I will protect this place and its inhabitants. Nobody will threaten Skypiea while it is under my name," Luffy affirmed, showing a strong determination. "And Enel will no longer be a problem for you."

"But that has a cost, doesn't it?" Gan Fall spoke, expecting Luffy to state what it would cost his people.

"That's true, I bet you're just another Enel, wanting to enslave us with your tyranny!" exclaimed one of the Shandies, echoing the sentiment of many present. The fear of being subjugated by another authoritarian leader was among the crowd.

Luffy, understanding the tension and fear in their eyes, raised his hand to silence the crowd. "I am not here to enslave or oppress anyone. My interest is not in the internal power of your kingdom," he explained, his voice firm and convincing. "What I want is to establish a development agenda here. I will use a part of Skypiea to train me and my people, of course, as my territory and under my protection, there will be a tribute to my flag."