The Straw Hats arrive on the Sky Island Skypiea and learn of its connections to Jaya and Mont Blanc Noland's tale of a lost city of gold. As the crew embarks in search of treasure, they become entangled in a three-way war between the native Skypieans, the vengeful Shandians, and the land's cruel "god", Enel.
Episode 144
The Log is Taken! Salvage King, Masira!
Feb 9, 2003
Nami's log pose begins to point to the sky, and the crew finds a map of an island named 'Skypiea' on a 200-year-old ship. They compete with the monkey-like Masira's salvage crew while they search for more clues on how to get there.
Episode 145
Monsters Appear! Don't Mess with the Whitebeard Pirates!
Feb 16, 2003
The Straw Hats decide to go to Jaya island to look for information on Skypeia. Meanwhile, Ace suddenly shows up on Buggy's ship; Buggy does not let any of his men attack Ace, fearing Whitebeard's retribution.
Episode 146
Quit Dreaming! Mock Town, the Town of Ridicule!
Feb 23, 2003
Jaya's main town is full of famous pirates that are constantly brawling with each other. Luffy and Zoro have a run-in with a pirate known as 'Bellamy the Hyena,' who ridicules their dreams and beats them up.
Episode 147
Distinguished Pirates! A Man Who Talks of Dreams and the King of Undersea Search!
Mar 9, 2003
After refusing to fight Bellamy, Luffy, Zoro and Nami run into a certain cherry pie lover. They leave Mock Town, and get into a fight with Masira's brother Shoujou, another salvage monkey.
Episode 148
Legendary Family! Noland, the Liar!
Mar 16, 2003
The Straw Hats meet with Mont Blanc Cricket on another part of Jaya; Cricket is a descendant of Montblanc Noland, an infamous "liar" who told of a gold city on Jaya, and Cricket was outcast for looking for artifacts of the gold city. He may be the only person who knows how to get to Skypiea.
Episode 149
Steer for the Clouds! Capture the South Bird!
Mar 23, 2003
Cricket explains how the Straw Hats can ride a dangerous vertical current called the Knock-Up Stream to get to Skypeia. However, they first have to catch a southbird to point them toward the point where the stream will erupt from the ocean.
Episode 150
Dreams Don't Come True?! Bellamy Versus the Saruyama Alliance!
Apr 13, 2003
While the Straw Hats are looking for a Southbird, Bellamy and his crew attack Cricket's house, and steal the gold artifacts he'd collected over the years from his salvage work. When the Straw Hats return and see what happened, Luffy decides to take a side trip back to Mock Town.
Episode 151
100 Million Man! World's Greatest Power and Pirate Black Beard!
Apr 20, 2003
Luffy takes out Bellamy with a single punch. Meanwhile, the world government heads are concerned over Whitebeard, Shanks, and Luffy. The marines try to decide who will replace Crocodile as a Shichibukai - one of Blackbeard's crew shows up uninvited and nominates his captain.
Episode 152
Take to the Sky! Ride the Knockup Stream!
Apr 27, 2003
The Going Merry is refitted by Masira and Shoujou to be more flight capable, and the Straw Hats catch a ride on the Knock-Up Stream for Skypeia.
Episode 153
Sail the White Sea! The Sky Knight and the Gate in the Clouds!
May 4, 2003
The Straw Hats arrive in an ocean above the clouds. Usopp almost falls out of the Going Merry but is saved at the last minute. The crew is also attacked by a mysterious looking warrior, but is saved by the Knight of the Sky. Finally, they arrive at the border which transports them to the upper realm, Skypiea.
Episode 154
Godland, Skypiea! Angels on a Beach of Clouds!
May 11, 2003
As the crew arrives in Skypiea, they are greeted by Conis and her pet Su. Both she and her father start explaining how the life in Skypiea is and how the different Dials work.
Episode 155
The Forbidden Sacred Ground! The Island Where God Lives and Heaven's Judgement!
May 18, 2003
Nami finds out what should happen to anyone who enters the forest. Meanwhile, the rest of the gang are waiting for the wind to change but are rudely assaulted by Skypiea's police who are going to carry out Heaven's Judgement.
Episode 156
Already Criminals?! Skypiea's Upholder of the Law!
Jun 8, 2003
The Straw Hats have some problems with the local justice enforcer force called "The White Berets."
Episode 157
Is Escape Possible?!? God's Challenge is Set in Motion
Jun 15, 2003
While trying to escape from Sky Island, Robin, Chopper, Nami and Zoro are held hostages by God Enel.
Episode 158
A Trap on Lovely Street! The Almighty Eneru
Jun 22, 2003
Conis leads Luffy, Usopp, and Sanji to a boat to get to Upper Yard, but she tells them it is a trap and almost gets hit by "Heaven's Judgment".
Episode 159
Onward Little Crow! To the Sacrificial Altar!
Jul 6, 2003
Luffy, Usopp and Sanji finally enter Upper Yard, only to find out that the whole road is trapped heavily, but at last they arrive at the Ordeal Gates. Meanwhile Robin, Zoro, and Nami go out to explore Upper Yard while Chopper stays behind to guard the ship.
Episode 160
10% Survival Rate! Satori, the Mantra Master!
Jul 13, 2003
Luffy, Sanji, and Usopp enter the Ordeal of Balls gate and encounter the Priest Satori.
Episode 161
The Ordeal of Spheres! Desperate Struggle in the Lost Forest!
Jul 20, 2003
Usopp, Sanji and Luffy fight Satori, but the power of Mantra seems to be too strong.
Episode 162
Chopper in Danger! Former God vs. Priest Shura!
Aug 3, 2003
Chopper, threatened by priest Shura, blows the whistle for Gan Fall to come, but before he can arrive, Priest Shura assaults Chopper and begins destroying the Going Merry.
Episode 163
Profound Mystery! Ordeal of String and Ordeal of Love?!?
Aug 10, 2003
Gan Fall cannot handle Shura and lost the battle. Meanwhile, Satori is finally defeated by Luffy and Sanji.
Episode 164
Light the Fire of Shandora! Wyper the Warrior!
Aug 17, 2003
Chopper is saved by a bunch of giant Southbirds, who tell him that Gan Fall was actually God. Nami, Zoro and Robin discover the reason why Upper Yard is a soil island: It was once part of Jaya, and this is the part that Liar Noland saw. Meanwhile the Shandia attack Upper Yard.
Episode 165
Jaya, City of Gold in the Sky! Head for God's Shrine!
Aug 24, 2003
The Shandia attack on Upper Yard has started. The crew is finally reunited, and everyone speaks up about what has happened. Chopper takes care of Gan Fall, and the pirates plan to steal the gold on the island.
Episode 166
Festival on the Night Before Gold-Hunting! Feelings for "Vearth!"
Sep 7, 2003
After befriending a wolf pack, Gan Fall tells the crew a little more about the history of Upper Yard.
Episode 167
Enter God Eneru! Farewell to the Survivors!
Sep 21, 2003
Enel takes away the limitations of the priests. Also, Usopp witnesses a mysterious person fixing the ship; the next day Merry is found to be back to her original form. After getting her off the altar, the pirates plan out their course of action.
Episode 168
A Giant Snake Bares Its Fangs! The Survival Game Begins!
Oct 12, 2003
A giant python makes Luffy, Robin, Chopper and Zoro split while going to the ruins at the south.
Episode 169
The Deadly Reject! War Demon Wyper's Resolve!
Oct 19, 2003
Wyper takes out Shura and tells his goal to the Shandia, and Enel speaks up about how many people will be alive by the end of his plan.
Episode 170
Fierce Mid-Air Battle! Pirate Zoro vs. Warrior Braham!
Oct 19, 2003
Zoro fights the Shandia warrior Braham, and defeats him with Ittoryu (one sword style) 36 Pound Cannon technique.
Episode 171
The Roaring Burn Bazooka!! Pirate Luffy vs. War Demon Wyper!
Oct 26, 2003
Luffy fights Wyper, but after some time, he falls into some underground ruins. Meanwhile, Enel appears on the Going Merry and after telling that his true goal was the City of Gold, he takes out both Usopp and Sanji; then he vanishes and leaves Satori's brothers: Hotori and Kotori to avenge him.
Episode 172
The Ordeal of Swamp! Chopper vs Priest Gedatsu!
Nov 2, 2003
Chopper is attacked by Gedatsu, who turns out to be a complete moron, and eventually defeats him, sending him plummeting to the Blue Sea. Conis and Pagaya help Aisa, and head to Upper Yard.
Episode 173
Unbeatable Powers! Eneru's True Form is Revealed!
Nov 9, 2003
Enel defeats several members of the Shandia Tribe. Meanwhile, Gan Fall and Nami start and finish their fight with Kotori and Hotori. Hotori is defeated by Nami while Kotori is defeated by Gan Fall.
Episode 174
A Mystical City! The Grand Ruins of Shandora!
Nov 16, 2003
While Robin is looking at some ruins she found, Yama, The Chief Enforcer, attacks her. Yama is easily defeated by Robin. Later, she discovers the legendary city, Shandora.
Episode 175
0% Survival Rate! Chopper vs. Ohm, the Sword Wielding Priest!
Dec 21, 2003
Priest Ohm appears and starts fighting everyone.
Episode 176
Climb Giant Jack! Deadly Combat in the Upper Ruins!
Jan 4, 2004
At the Upper Ruins, the fight between Ohm, Zoro, Gan Fall and Wyper begins. When Nami appears, she is swallowed by the giant python, along with Gan Fall and Aisa.
Episode 177
The Ordeal of Iron! White Barbed Death Match!
Jan 18, 2004
Ohm makes matters worse, creating a barbed wire cage around the area. Laki is knocked out by Enel, and Nami, Aisa, and Gan Fall find out why the python was rampaging so much.
Episode 178
Bursting Slash! Zoro vs Ohm!
Jan 25, 2004
Zoro finally defeats Priest Ohm with his 108 Pound Cannon technique. Meanwhile Pagaya and Conis hear the terrible truth about the goal of Enel: to eradicate every person in the sky.
Episode 179
Collapsing Upper Ruins! The Quintet for the Finale!
Feb 1, 2004
Enel appears only to reduce the group as close to his prediction as he can.
Episode 180
Showdown in the Ancient Ruins! Sky God Eneru's Goal!
Feb 8, 2004
Enel counterattacks Gan Fall and lands a finishing hit. He then knocks out Robin as she tries to manipulate him. Zoro impresses Enel with his power but is easily beaten, while trying to make him pay for what he did to Robin; but it takes Wyper with a secret weapon to take Enel down.
Episode 181
Ambition Towards the Endless Vearth! The Ark Maxim!
Feb 15, 2004
Enel defeats Zoro and Wyper. Upon seeing this, Nami follows him to a cave where his ark, Maxim, is. Luffy finally gets out of the snake, along with Aisa, only to find out the outcome of the fight against Enel. When Aisa tells him that she knows where he is, he asks her to take him there.
Episode 182
They Finally Clash! Pirate Luffy vs God Eneru!
Feb 22, 2004
Luffy and Enel start fighting. Conis tells the dangers of staying in Sky Island to the other Skypieans.
Episode 183
Maxim Surfaces! Deathpiea is Activated!
Feb 29, 2004
The fight between Enel and Luffy continues with Enel starting a machine that would bring the death of Skypiea: Deathpiea.
Episode 184
Luffy Falls! Eneru's Judgement and Nami's Wish!
Mar 7, 2004
Luffy falls from the ark. Nami starts fighting Enel while Sanji and Usopp try to rescue her.
Episode 185
The Two Awaken! On the Front Lines of the Burning Love Rescue!
Mar 14, 2004
Usopp and Sanji split up to rescue Nami, but the first one to get on deck is Usopp.
Episode 186
Capriccio for Despair! The Impending Doom of Sky Island!
Mar 21, 2004
Enel's thunderclouds are coming down to Sky Island while the evacuation is half complete.
Episode 187
Lead by a Bell's Sound! Tale of the Great Warrior and the Explorer!
Mar 28, 2004
The history of Noland and Kalgara is told, as a flashback from Wyper.
Episode 188
Free From the Spell! The Great Warrior Sheads Tears!
Mar 28, 2004
Noland and Kalgara are enjoying themselves, as well as the villagers and Noland's crew, but that changes one day, as the villagers start hating their new friends.
Episode 189
Eternal Friends! The Vowed Bell Echoes Across the Mighty Seas!
Apr 4, 2004
The cause of the hatred is discovered and explained. Meanwhile, Kalgara vows to meet Noland again.
Episode 190
Angel Island, Obliterated! The Horror of The Raigo's Advent!!
Apr 25, 2004
Angel Island is destroyed by Enel's attacks. Luffy decides to go and ring the golden bell before Enel takes it away.
Episode 191
Knock Over Giant Jack! Last Hope for Escape!
May 2, 2004
Nami finds out a way to get to Enel, by cutting down Giant Jack. Wyper finds out from Robin that Noland has a descendant that is searching for the Gold City, and that's the reason why Luffy wants to ring the Golden Bell.
Episode 192
Miracle on Skypiea! The Love Song Heard in the Clouds!
May 9, 2004
Luffy battles Enel. Battle for Skypiea!
Episode 193
The Battle Ends! Proud Fantasia Echoes Far!
May 23, 2004
The 400 year war on Sky Island comes to an end. Montblanc Cricket and the Masira Brothers hear the Golden Bell ringing and realize that the Gold City was always in the sky. Enel, who was thrown to the Blue Sea heads out to the Fairy Vearth (the Moon). The Sky People (both Skypieans and Shandia) celebrate the end of the war with a great bonfire.
Episode 194
I Made it here! The Yarn the Poneglyphs Spin!
Jun 6, 2004
Robin deciphers the poneglyphs on the Golden Bell and realizes how to find the Rio Poneglyph. She also discovers that the poneglyphs on the Bell were written by Gol D. Roger, who could understand poneglyphs, who had discovered the Rio Poneglyph, and had once visited Skypiea. Soon afterwards, the Straw Hats steal a bunch of gold from the Giant Anaconda's belly and they begin to leave Skypiea.
Episode 195
Off to the Blue Sea!! A Heartfelt Finale!!
Jun 13, 2004
The Golden Bell rings as the Straw Hats are going down to the sea, meaning that they are welcome and are deeply thankful for what they did. When the ship finally rests on the sea, problems appear, as the ship has landed in a Marine base.