The tragedy is doubled by the fate that awaits Noland upon his return to the Blue Sea. He is executed as a liar by his king when he cannot find the Golden City again—unaware that it was launched into the sky by the Knock Up Stream.
: Noland died branded a fraud, never knowing what happened to his best friend, while Kalgara died defending his land from the sky-dwellers, still hoping the bell would reach Noland. Watch One Piece (Dub) Episode 189 for free on g...
The Legacy of the Sky: Why One Piece Episode 189 is a Masterpiece The tragedy is doubled by the fate that
The episode explores a profound meeting of cultures between the explorer Noland and the Shandia tribe. After Noland saves the Shandia from "Tree Fever," a tragic misunderstanding occurs when his crew cuts down a grove of sacred "Ancestor Trees" to stop the plague from spreading. The villagers, believing their ancestors' souls resided in those trees, turn their backs on Noland without explanation. The Legacy of the Sky: Why One Piece
: Nola, the giant python Luffy is currently stuck inside, was actually a hatchling during Noland's time and is one of the oldest creatures in the series.
: The Shandia architecture and history are inspired by the ancient city of Tikal in Guatemala .