CompleteSky Island Saga

Skypiea Arc

Chapters
237 – 302
66 chapters
Saga
Sky Island Saga
Arc 2 of 2
Position
Arc #13 of 33
After Jaya Arc
Ch. 1Ch. 1192

The Straw Hats enter the forest. Enel threatens to destroy Skypiea with lightning. Luffy defeats Enel by striking the golden bell and the crew departs downward with treasure after the groups celebrate.

Ch. 245Ch. 252Ch. 268Ch. 273+9
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Chapters in the Skypiea Arc

66 chapters
  1. 237Up in the SkyLuffy grins widely while hanging upside-down from a wooden pole, arms and legs spread.
  2. 238Heaven's GateThe armored knight stands on the Going Merry's railing and thanks the crew for their help while explaining that they are now in the White Sea seven thousand meters above the Blue…
  3. 239Angel BeachThe ship sails rapidly through dense clouds shaped like a flowing river or belt.
  4. 240Dial EnergyLuffy tries riding Conis's Waver on the cloud sea but loses control and sinks after it flips over.
  5. 241Heaven's JudgementLuffy reacts with excitement upon learning that God Land is ruled by the almighty God Enel and is a place no one may enter.
  6. 242CLASS-2 CriminalsThe White Berets crawl across the beach and confront Luffy, Conis, and Pagaya, declaring the Straw Hats illegal trespassers based on a vision dial photo from Amazon at Heaven's…
  7. 243The TrialChapter 243 “THE TRIAL”.
  8. 244SosLuffy, Sanji, and Usopp walk through Lovely Street on Angel Island with Conis and her cloud fox Su, noting how the Skypieans avoid them.
  9. 245The Adventure in God's LandLuffy, Sanji and Usopp ride the Going Merry along the milky road as it enters a vast forest marked by giant skull totems.
  10. 246Priest Satori of the Forest of IllusionsInside the panel, several figures stand in a simple outdoor setting beneath a curved roof or awning.
Show chapters 247–302
  1. 247Trial of BallsLuffy, Sanji, and Usopp stand in the dense forest as Satori bounces among floating orbs and calls out to them.
  2. 248Ex-God vs God's PriestConis plays her harp outside a house while Gan Fall tends a garden and offers her pumpkin juice.
  3. 249A Village in the CloudGan Fall arrives on Pierre and lands before Chopper at the altar as Shura recovers and charges with his bird Fuza.
  4. 250Orb DragonLightning strikes Gan Fall, Pierre, and Chopper mid-flight, sending them plummeting into the water below.
  5. 251OvertureA masked man with a cigarette and tribal tattoos smokes while speaking, saying "AISA," then "YOU SAID EARLIER THAT.
  6. 252JunctionNami, Zoro, and Robin reach ancient stone ruins in the forest where Nami celebrates finding the golden city while dismissing any concern for the island's god.
  7. 253VearthExplosions rip through a forested ridge as a figure is hurled backward amid smoke and debris, accompanied by large sound effects “ドゴゴゴゴッ…!!” and “ドゴォ…!!”.
  8. 254Song of DawnText reads "Excuse me Baby, No Parking On The Battleground." Usopp, Nami, Luffy, and Chopper are depicted running forward in military-style outfits.
  9. 255The Python and the Explore TeamLuffy shouts angrily with arms outstretched, “WEST IS THIS WAY!!!” while pointing left.
  10. 256War Demon WaipaLuffy at the center with his straw hat, tongue out, and a wide grin.
  11. 257Dial BattleChapter 257: "DIAL BATTLE".
  12. 258All Roads Lead to the SouthLuffy, Zoro, Chopper and Robin form the exploration team heading from the sacrificial altar toward the ancient ruins in Upper Yard, with their paths diverging south through the…
  13. 259Pirate Zoro vs. Soldier BrahamIn a dense jungle, sound effects "カサ カサカサ..." rustle through tall grass at the top.
  14. 260Pirate Luffy vs. War Demon WaipaUsopp panics over Sanji's condition while Nami checks his chest and confirms his heart is still beating.
  15. 261Warrior Genbou vs. God's Militia Commander YamaWiper stands exhausted in the forest after blasting a hole through a massive tree and calls out to Luffy, who thrashes inside the giant snake Nola as it carries him away.
  16. 262Pirate Chopper vs. Priest GedatsuChopper encounters Gedatsu in the ancient ruins of Upper Yard and realizes the priest has planted swamp cloud traps across the ground.
  17. 263Pirate Nami and the Sky Knight vs. Vice Captains Hotori and KotoriChapter 263: "PIRATE NAMI AND THE SKY KNIGHT VS. VICE CAPTAINS HOTORI AND KOTORI".
  18. 264Warrior Kamakiri vs. God EnelChapter 264: "WARRIOR KAMAKIRI VS. GOD ENEL".
  19. 265Robin vs. YamaLuffy stands at the center with mouth wide open and fist raised, wearing an open red vest and blue shorts.
  20. 266Chopper vs. OhmA wide view reveals ancient ruined buildings scattered across a hilly landscape with a massive snake-like creature coiled in the sky.
  21. 267MarchA massive forested mountain rises above the clouds.
  22. 268SuiteIn the ruins Nola roars at Zoro, who stands ready with his swords drawn while Wiper aims his bazooka and Ohm orders the giant dog Holy to attack.
  23. 269ConcertoThe Straw Hat crew relaxes in a blooming cherry blossom grove filled with falling petals, bamboo, and two large blue birds.
  24. 270SerenadeKamakiri aims an arrow at Ohm but is struck down and then repeatedly kicked by Holy before Ohm traps the fighters inside a massive barbed wire dome called the White Thorn…
  25. 271Zoro vs. OhmInside the giant snake's stomach, Nami pulls Luffy's nose and yells at him for not realizing he was eaten, while Gan Fall, Aisa, and Pierre react with shock and exasperation.
  26. 272PlayChapter 272: "PLAY" ACE'S HUNT FOR BLACKBEARD, VOL. 1: "CAPTURE THE GUY WHO ATE AND RAN!" The cover story shows Ace sweeping the cobblestone street outside a cafe named "PASTA…
  27. 273QuintetA massive explosion erupts over the forested landscape, hurling a striped long-necked creature, people, and debris through the air amid panicked shouts.
  28. 274OratorioEnel appears on a floating cloud sphere above the Shandora ruins and mocks the survivors below, including Robin, Zoro, Wyper, and Gan Fall, while Nami hides nearby.
  29. 275Divine ComedyEnel strikes Nico Robin with a massive bolt of lightning, leaving her unconscious and smoking.
  30. 276Shandia RhythmIn the ruins of Shandora, God Enel stands over the defeated Zoro and Wiper while Nami watches in fear.
  31. 277MaximNami speeds across the cloud sea on her waver near Angel Island until Divine Squad members spot her as the blasphemer.
  32. 278ConisInside a massive ornate ship interior, a long-haired woman sits in an elevated mechanical throne-like structure.
  33. 279Pirate Luffy vs God EnelCitizens on Skypiea flee in panic while questioning Conis about the missing militia members.
  34. 280AscendanceChapter 280 “Ascendance”.
  35. 281DeathpieaThe massive golden ark Maxim crashes through Upper Yard's forest as Enel stands on deck and names it Deathpiea while laughing at Luffy and Nami.
  36. 282WishClose-up of Luffy’s wide, determined grin.
  37. 283Front-line Love RescueSanji wakes up and kicks Usopp awake, realizing Nami has been taken aboard the flying ship Ark Maxim above the forest.
  38. 284My badNami and Usopp confront Enel inside the Ark Maxim, where Usopp briefly stands his ground before Enel strikes him repeatedly with lightning.
  39. 285CapriccioUsopp and Sanji plummet from the sky and crash into the stone ruins below.
  40. 286Demon of ShandoraLuffy sits on a circular rug wearing his straw hat, leaning forward with wide eyes while holding a book open.
  41. 287DeicideThe Straw Hat Pirates are enjoying bowls of ramen at a beachside stall called "Sea Food".
  42. 288CurseThe Shandia villagers erupt in panic after Noland kills the giant snake they worship as Lord Kashi, demanding he atone with his blood or face their greatest warrior.
  43. 289Full MoonA massive impact strikes a man with a topknot, sending him flying backward with blood spraying as he yells “NGHHH!”.
  44. 290Light of ShandoraA massive snake head bursts forward with a huge "ドン!!" sound effect, its mouth wide open as it hisses "CHURA RARAA" in speech bubbles on both sides.
  45. 291We are here!Noland shouts toward the ancient city of Shandora for Kalgara to explain his coldness before the crew departs.
  46. 292To Meet, like the Half Moon Hidden by CloudsHe is wearing a Marine coat draped over his shoulders and is calmly drinking from a teacup.
  47. 293BoleroThe Straw Hat Pirates pose on a tropical beach framed by black curtains.
  48. 294RaigouEnel stands on the Ark Maxim above the clouds and spots Luffy climbing the Giant Jack beanstalk while dragging the heavy golden ball fused to his arm.
  49. 295Giant JackLuffy clings to the Ark Maxim until Enel kicks him off, sending him plummeting toward Nami on the waver below.
  50. 296High-Altitude SituationRoronoa Zoro slashes repeatedly at the Giant Jack stalk and shouts for it to fall westward, but the cut section wedges in place and the stalk only leans without toppling.
  51. 297Praise for VearthNami and Luffy ride the waver up the giant beanstalk as Enel projects his face from the clouds and launches attacks to destroy the ground below, preventing them from reaching him.
  52. 298Love SongLuffy falls through the sky amid falling debris as Nami, Conis, Pagaya, and the Shandians react in shock to the vanished Raigou.
  53. 299FantasiaLuffy falls through the sky after striking Enel, his hat flying off as the giant golden bell shatters and rings loudly below.
  54. 300SymphonySkypieans and Shandians work together at the base of the Giant Jack ruins to help the injured and move the defeated priests.
  55. 301Having Arrived HereThe Straw Hats wake in the Skypiea ruins after days of celebration.
  56. 302FinaleIn the ruined city of Shandora, the gathered Skypieans and Shandia express surprise that the Straw Hats left without accepting thanks.

Key events

24 chapters cited

The crew passes Heaven's Gate and reaches Angel Island where they learn about dials and wavers at Pagaya's house. Nami enters the forbidden forest and the others follow after the White Berets sentence them to cloud drifting. Luffy Sanji and Usopp sail into the forest on the Going Merry and face Satori's orbs while Gan Fall fights Shura at the altar. Ch. 238Ch. 240Ch. 241Ch. 242+4

Enel revives after Wiper's reject dial attack and defeats the remaining fighters. Luffy reaches the flying ship and fights Enel unharmed by lightning while Sanji Usopp and Nami board the ship to rescue her. Enel launches the massive lightning sphere to destroy Skypiea. Luffy defeats Enel. Ch. 275Ch. 276Ch. 277Ch. 279+4

Luffy rides the falling Giant Jack toward Enel and shatters the massive lightning sphere with the golden ball. He strikes Enel into the golden bell which rings across the sky and signals the end of the conflict. The groups celebrate together then the Straw Hats load treasure and descend from the clouds as the bell rings once more. Ch. 294Ch. 295Ch. 296Ch. 297+4

Theories from the Skypiea Arc

4 theoriesAll theories

Mysteries of the arc

5 questionsAll mysteries

Battles in this arc

4 fightsAll battles

First appearances

12 characters