Robin smiled at this.
For Robin, Carl is now undoubtedly a figure she trusts implicitly.
Therefore, Carl's statement confirmed that the Straw Hats already possessed the strength to forcefully enter the New World. Even if Luffy and Carl were temporarily absent, the rest of the crew would face no significant challenges.
This was the result of their enhanced strength!
However, Robin still felt that Carl was too preoccupied. Even during the banquet, his thoughts remained fixed on the Straw Hats. Such a heavy burden at such a young age… she feared he might go bald prematurely.
Fortunately, baldness was a minor concern; Robin wouldn't be deterred by it.
Nevertheless, Robin wished Carl would be more considerate of himself.
Thus, Robin inquired, "Now that you're less concerned about our training, is there anywhere specific you'd like to go next, Carl?"
Carl paused for a moment, then nodded. "There is indeed a place I'd like to visit: Sky Island!"
"Sky Island?" Robin asked, surprised.
"Sky Island?!" The others exclaimed, their voices filled with sudden excitement.
Since these guys had become stronger, their hearing had become keen enough to overhear Carl and Robin's conversation. Fortunately, it wasn't a private discussion, so it wasn't a big deal.
Luffy grinned and asked, "Mr. Carl, does Sky Island really exist in this world?"
Everyone else looked at Carl with eager eyes.
Carl confirmed, "Yes, it's located above Magic Valley Town, but the altitude is over seven thousand meters, making it quite a challenge to reach…"
"Yoshi! Our next destination is Magic Valley Town!"
Luffy immediately announced this decision, his voice filled with unwavering enthusiasm.
After training here for over a month, Luffy had been itching for an adventure. So, upon hearing about such an intriguing place as Sky Island, he naturally couldn't wait to see it.
The crucial point was that none of his crewmates objected.
Everyone had been holding back for a long time, and their adventurous spirits were now fully awakened, no less eager than Luffy. Even the trio of Usopp, Nami, and Chopper, who had always been cautious, were now eager to give it a try.
Furthermore, their newfound strength had altered everyone's mindset.
The sea held many magical places, but it was also fraught with peril. Perhaps they were more cautious before, but now they were eager to showcase their abilities.
Carl shrugged, offering no further comment.
He did have his own reasons for wanting to go to Sky Island. After all, it held many valuable treasures. For instance, the Poneglyph recording the location of Poseidon, the gold of Shandora, and the Dials and Waver, unique products of Sky Island.
Additionally, there was the Mantra, a form of Observation Haki, that many Sky Islanders possessed.
Currently, several members of the Straw Hats had yet to awaken their Haki, so Carl believed that visiting Sky Island might be beneficial.
So many Sky Islanders knew Mantra.
It seemed the geographical environment was conducive to its cultivation.
If the Straw Hats traveled to Sky Island, it should facilitate the awakening of their Haki.
Visiting Sky Island served multiple purposes; how could they not go?
However, Carl couldn't help but suspect that the world's governing forces were interfering, abruptly attempting to steer the main storyline back on course.
If Robin hadn't asked, Carl likely wouldn't have mentioned Sky Island, and their next destination would have been in the direction indicated by the Log Pose. But Robin did ask, and Carl's response happened to be overheard by everyone – such a coincidence.
It seemed that the historical text of Sky Island was too crucial, and the world wouldn't allow it to be bypassed.
Carl was initially somewhat conflicted about this, but he soon let it go.
Now that the Straw Hats were so powerful, they wouldn't hesitate even to fight the Four Emperors. Simply going to Sky Island was nothing to worry about. As for whether the world's governing forces were interfering, Carl simply didn't care, as long as the Straw Hats emerged victorious.
With their destination decided, the next task fell to the navigator.
Nami specifically inquired about Carl's plans and consulted with Bepo, the navigator of the Heart Pirates, before deciding on the route and ensuring a smooth journey.
However, everyone was somewhat reluctant to bid farewell to the Boing Islands.
Luffy smiled at Heracles. "Heracles, the warrior of the forest, would you like to join me on an adventure at sea?"
Heracles paused, then shook his head. "I am a warrior of the forest, not a warrior of the sea. I am very grateful for your invitation, but I still choose to stay here! Also, my 304…"
"Okay, I'm tired of hearing that sentence!"
Luffy directly interrupted Heracles. "If that's the case, then we should say our goodbyes!"
Heracles wiped the corners of his eyes. "Go! Take care on your journey! A man's farewell doesn't need tears!"
Then why are you crying!
Everyone was speechless, but they still waved to Heracles with a smile. As the Thousand Sunny moved forward, Heracles soon disappeared from sight.
Luffy gazed back at the Boing Islands, a hint of reluctance in his eyes. "Boing Islands, the island of dreams, the island that can fill your stomach… it's truly sad to leave like this."
"Hey! Luffy! Your eyes have turned into roast meat! Are you missing the food on the island?"
"Eating every meal for a month, and you still haven't had enough!"
"Hey! Luffy! Are you starting to dislike my cooking? Don't even think about eating tonight! If you want food, use Moonwalk to go back to the Boing Islands!"
"Hehe, Luffy is still as interesting as ever."
Everyone teased or complained, and the cheerful atmosphere on the ship was restored.
After a while, Luffy grew hungry again, and Sanji had no choice but to cook for him. In truth, due to the constant need for training, he hadn't cooked properly for over a month.
As Luffy devoured a large bone, a look of satisfaction spread across his face.
"As expected, Sanji's cooking is the best!" Luffy couldn't help but praise, greatly pleasing Sanji.
"I think the food on the Boing Islands was better, even better than Chef Zeff's," Zoro remarked while eating.
Sanji immediately flared up. "Moss-head, don't eat it if you have the guts!"
"What if I do eat it?"
"I'll beat you!"
"Hehe, your Haki is still weak!"
Sanji gritted his teeth, unable to retort. He had initially thought that after awakening Haki, he would no longer be ridiculed by the moss-head, but unexpectedly, the moss-head had simply changed his method of taunting.
That's right, so what if you've awakened Haki? You're still weak!
Zoro had the right to mock Sanji, as his two-color Haki had reached a certain level. Carl had given him a high evaluation, stating that Zoro could now fight a Vice Admiral on his own.
Sanji knew how powerful Vice Admirals were, but he still lacked the confidence to face one alone.
Therefore, what Carl was clearly implying was that Zoro was stronger than Sanji!
Sanji refused to accept defeat, but there was currently no way for him to surpass Zoro.
He could only become stronger!
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