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Chapter 152 Shampoo Land
"Before the illusion of a reflection in a mirror or the moon in the water, there is neither reality nor falsehood."
The moment the words left his mouth, the illusion before everyone's eyes shattered like glass.
Camelot vanished, Ohara was restored, Dessert Mountain collapsed, and the bloody battlefield and the warm treatment room disappeared together.
The sea is still the sea, the sky is still the sky, and the giant black ship continues to sail steadily on the blue waves.
It was as if none of that had ever happened.
Artoria gripped the holy sword at her waist, her golden eyes filled with solemnity.
As a queen, her will was as firm as steel. Ordinary illusions were useless against her, but just now, she didn't notice anything unusual at all. Everything was too real.
This power is more terrifying than destroying an island.
Robin gently pressed his hand to his chest; his heart was still beating slightly.
She almost became so engrossed in the dream of reuniting with her mother that she never wanted to wake up. If Bai Yu hadn't taken the initiative to dispel the illusion, she might have remained forever immersed in that false happiness.
Kanna stared blankly for a long time before pouting, "Waaah... Bai Yu lied, the dessert is gone..."
Retsu Unohana chuckled softly, her smile filled with admiration.
"This is amazing, Shiraha-kun. I have never seen such a perfect illusion-type Zanpakuto. This is not a power on the level of combat. I have no way to deal with this ability. Even my Observation Haki is suppressed by your ability."
"The World Government, the Navy, CP0, even the Five Elders... once they witness the Shikai of this sword, they will be completely under your control."
Bai Yu gazed at the vast horizon where the sea met the sky, a faint smile curving his lips.
With illusions and fleeting beauty in his hands, the entire ocean will become his playground.
The Navy's pursuit? CP0's encirclement? The Five Elders' wrath? The Celestial Dragons' fear?
In the face of complete hypnosis, all enemies are nothing more than flowers in a mirror or the moon's reflection in water.
After sailing for an unknown period of time, the outline of a continuous stretch of islands finally appeared on the distant horizon.
Unlike ordinary islands, countless huge, translucent bubbles with iridescent rainbow hues were rising continuously from that land, like stars falling from the sky, refracting dreamlike colors under the sunlight.
Some bubbles are as tiny as dust, drifting in the wind; others are enormous, enveloping trees, buildings, and even entire blocks, slowly rising into the air and decorating the entire sea area like a fairy tale world.
"This is... the Sabaody Archipelago?"
Robin spoke softly, a hint of amazement in her eyes. Apart from Skypiea, she had never seen such a peculiar and dreamlike sight.
"Bubbles...it's all bubbles!"
Kanna jumped up from the bow of the boat in an instant, her small body almost leaping over the railing, her eyes shining like two dazzling gems.
"So beautiful! Kanna wants to touch it! Kanna wants to sit on the big bubble!"
Artoria also slightly raised her eyes, a hint of surprise flashing in her golden pupils.
Camelot's royal city is majestic and magnificent, yet it has never seen such a landscape where nature and fantasy intertwine. Everything before one's eyes is enough to make even the most demanding king marvel.
Unohana Retsu walked slowly to Shiraha's side, gazing at the sea filled with bubbles, and said gently with a smile, "What an incredible island. The power of nature can create such a beautiful scene. Compared to the eternally unchanging cherry blossoms of Seireitei, this place is much more interesting."
Bai Yu nodded, his gaze calmly sweeping across the entire Sabaody Archipelago.
He knew all too well that this seemingly dreamlike bubble island was a necessary passage between the first half of the Grand Line and the New World, and also a sinful paradise teeming with filth and darkness.
On the surface, it's a romantic bubble floating in the air, but behind the scenes, it's a lawless land where human trafficking, slave trading, pirate battles, and nobles lord it over.
"This is the Sabaody Archipelago, which consists of 79 of the world's largest mangrove trees. All the bubbles are formed from the resin secreted by the roots of the mangroves."
Bai Yu spoke calmly, explaining the true nature of the island to everyone.
"Beauty is just a shell; beneath it lies darkness tacitly approved by the world government."
As soon as he finished speaking, the ship slowly entered the bay harbor of the Sabaody Archipelago.
Inside the port, all kinds of ships were densely packed together, including pirate ships and merchant ships, crisscrossing each other. Crowds of people in all kinds of clothing surged about, and the noise, shouts, laughter and cursing mingled together, creating the most vibrant scene of a maritime city.
Countless bubbles rose from the sea, drifting over the heads of the crowd. Some burst at the slightest touch, turning into a cool, damp mist that drew laughter from passersby.
The streets at the foot of Chambord are paved with special stone, and the buildings on both sides are of varying heights. A large number of bubbles constantly emerge from the ground, corners of walls and roofs, floating in the air. Some are caught and played with by pedestrians, while others wrap flowers, desserts and goods, becoming natural decorations and containers.
The air was filled with the salty smell of the sea, the sweet aroma of desserts, and the fresh scent of trees, mixed with a faint, almost imperceptible, bustling atmosphere.
Kanna was completely excited. She broke free from Bai Yu's hand and skipped and jumped, chasing after the bubbles that floated by.
With a small grasp, the transparent bubble landed in her palm. With a gentle touch, it popped into tiny water droplets, which she played with happily.
"Baiyu, look! The bubbles can fly! And they even glow!"
"Robin, Robin-neechan! This bubble is huge! Bigger than Kanna's!"
"Sister Artoria! Shall we ride on the giant bubble?"
Kanna's cheerful voice rang out in the street, blending seamlessly with the dreamlike scenery around her.
Robin smiled slightly, reached out and gently caught a bubble that floated in front of her. Watching it refract seven colors on her fingertips, she felt wonderful.
Artoria followed behind Kanna, carefully protecting her to prevent her from being bumped by the crowd.
The former King of Britain had shed all his sharpness, leaving only gentle protection. Looking at Kanna's joyful appearance, a soft warmth appeared in his eyes.
Retsu Unohana and Shiraha strolled along the street, taking in their surroundings.
She looked at the bubble props, specialty desserts, and bizarre One Piece merchandise sold on the street, and at the various passersby, her eyes filled with a sense of novelty.
For her, who had lived for so long, this unfamiliar world full of life was far more comforting than battles and killings.
"Baiyu-kun, look at those trees wrapped in bubbles, they're amazing."
Retsu Unohana said softly, "If we use this resin to make medical devices, it might have a good effect."
Bai Yu shook his head: "These bubbles will burst as soon as they leave the Sabaody Archipelago; they're only suitable for Sabaody."
"Is that so? What a pity."