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Chapter 87: Shocking Revelations

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In the first half of the Grand Line, numerous islands of varying sizes dotted the sky, a vast archipelago suspended above the clouds. The largest of these islands housed a massive fleet, dozens of colossal pirate ships moored in its harbor.

Each ship proudly flew the skull and crossbones, the unmistakable mark of the Golden Lion Pirates.

When news reports first mentioned a massive pirate fleet sailing through the sky, many pirate captains dismissed it as exaggeration, a boastful embellishment designed to inflate the Golden Lion Pirates' reputation.

However, witnessing the spectacle firsthand, they were struck with awe and disbelief. The reports were true. A colossal armada of pirate ships, defying gravity, sailing through the heavens. This was the power of Shiki, the Golden Lion?

A legendary pirate, indeed.

At the heart of the largest island stood a magnificent palace, a structure fit for royalty.

Numerous pirates stood guard outside, maintaining a solemn and vigilant watch. Inside, a lively meeting was underway.

Cherry blossom trees lined the perimeter, their delicate petals carried by the wind into the palace, creating a picturesque scene, complemented by melodious music and the graceful movements of beautiful dancers, spoils of Shiki's conquests.

However, the guards appeared bored and restless. There was little need for vigilance. In over a decade, no one had ever managed to infiltrate their floating fortress. Their presence was merely for show. After all, their island constantly shifted position in the sky, making it virtually impossible to locate.

Within the lavishly decorated main hall on the top floor, a mahogany chair sat at the head of a long table. To its left and right, twenty to thirty pirates knelt in respectful silence.

Most of these kneeling figures wore captain's hats, leaders of pirate crews who had submitted to Shiki's overwhelming power and joined his ranks. Within the palace,

Indigo, the Golden Lion Pirates' doctor and combatant, Shiki's right-hand man, cackled. For twenty years, he and Shiki had been researching and developing IQ, a potent drug capable of enhancing the combat abilities of the island's exotic creatures.

"My research is nearing completion. Soon, the world will witness the true terror of pirates!" He declared, seated below Shiki's empty throne.

His voice dripped with menace, and he grinned at the assembled pirates, raising a large tankard of sake. "To our success, let us drink!"

"Cheers!" The pirates roared in unison, their voices echoing through the hall.

"After today, our fleet will swell to twenty thousand strong. With such force, no one in these seas can oppose us. We will show the Marines and the World Government the true meaning of fear! The world will be our stage!"

"Yeah!" The pirate captains raised their tankards, echoing his words, their voices filled with excitement and anticipation.

Suddenly, one of the captains addressed Indigo. "Vice-Captain, when will Captain Shiki grace us with his presence? We long to witness the majesty of a legendary pirate."

Indigo paused, his tankard halfway to his lips. He raised an eyebrow at the captain. "The captain is currently paying a visit to Marine Headquarters. Consider it a commemorative gesture for our return to the seas. I'm sure we'll be reading about the destruction of Marine Headquarters in the news soon enough."