With the fall of Enel, Gan Fall became the leader once again after Madara met him. He had made his move so he wasn't going to leave it incomplete.
Only after approving of Gan Fall did he allow him to take back his position.
Gan Fall was an old man of average height with long white hair, mustache, and beard. Fitting to his title of a knight, he wore a metal armor with a dark red shirt, and brown pants. He also had the knight's visor always pulled up. He wore a long dark blue cloak that was yellow on the inside and at the back. When he acted leader of Skypiea, he wore different, nobler clothes.
Even though he was a Skypiean, he didn't have any wings. It was the first case of such a mutation happening in their specie and for it he had been ostracized in his early years.
Gan Fall was an old, but noble man with a big heart who would help a stranger even at the risk of putting himself in danger. He thinks not for himself but for the whole of Skypiea. His approach to situations was one of a diplomatic response rather than a warrior's act and was against the centuries old war with the Shandia.
He was the one that was about to usher his people into a new age of harmony when Enel took him out.
After Enel was captured, Gan Fall had arrived as he had noticed Madara flying towards the Maxim. Seeing Enel in a cage he was shocked beyond belief.
He would have been scared for his life if he was a lesser man but he cared not for his life, his courageous heart held strong and he faced Madara.
Madara also stopped while Konan stood behind him beside the cage. From one look he could feel the man's joy and apprehension at this situation.
He was aware of the man's identity and understood why he was so happy.
He was also the second strongest person he had met in this world though he sensed other powerful presences beyond this old man but still a lot weaker than Enel.
Enel was really too strong for any being on this Island.
"Greetings stranger, my name is Gan Fall and I wish to thank you for this assistance to our kind. Will you honor me with your name, honorable savior?" Gan Fall decided to approach this situation calmly and appreciate the act instead of showing suspicion directly.
"I was just doing my duty to take care of all injustice in the world. I have decided to execute him publicly once I have gotten what I need from him but I also need someone to replace him as a leader now."
Gan Fall was silent for a moment and understood, he agreed with Madara's approach as it would cement the fall of their tyrant.
"I can prepare for the execution and as for the leadership, I used to be the previous leader but I think young blood would be better now."
"I see. Who do you have in mind? I will be the one checking the leader since I have already intervened, hope you don't mind."
Hearing those words and the tone, Gan Fall could tell that it was not an option. The young man was telling him what will happen.
He was definitely very dangerous and his eyes were completely clear of any uncertainty.
"The young man's name is Wyper and he is from the Shandia tribe that has been in war with us because of our past leader. He is headstrong and brash but he loves the homeland and its people. He is the head of the resistance against Enel and has been fighting him all this time."
"Doesn't sound bad but I can only be sure when I see him and he would need someone to guide him. Gan Fall, you have shown some good qualities and looking at some of your memories I can see that you genuinely love your people. I will let you guide the new leader and this land will be under my protection from now on." Madara smiled gently and patted his back
Seeing that smile, Gan Fall felt that Madara looked really friendly.
He hadn't expected this response and it was much better than how he felt this would go. The young man might not be really bad news was his thought.
"Do you wish to meet him now?"
"Yes, I do not like delaying things that I can do to future dates. Lead on."
Gan Fall nodded and they flew towards the Upper Yard. Gan couldn't fly so he rode his giant bird while Madara flew using wind and Konan used her wings.
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Upper Yard was an island in Skypiea that was solid land, unlike other sky islands which were made up of clouds. It was part of Jaya in the past, until it was pushed up by the Knock Up Stream. Most of it was covered by forest. The trees and animals on Upper Yard had grown to huge sizes, due to the decrease in the atmosphere.
It was the place where Shandia warriors used to hunt down Enel's army or outsiders. It was where Wyper was resting after his battle against the Gan Fall and The Straw hats. He would have taken them out but Enel's priest took them and he didn't care since they were dead to him.
Wyper was a tall, muscular Shandia, and as such, sported a pair of little wings on his back. He was covered by various tribal tattoos across his left shoulder and the left side of his face. He had very long dark brown hair is arranged in a Mohawk that follows into a segmented braid that went slightly past his waist, resembling those worn by real life Native Americans, and he had little spherical earrings. Wyper always went shirtless, and was also shoeless beyond using Skate-type Wavers in battle. He generally wore a grass skirt, with a rope belt decorated by three small ornaments that looked like fangs or claws around his waist. He was usually seen smoking a cigarillo, chomping down on it during battle, and as a child he chewed on a grass stalk before he moved up to tobacco, showing it is a definite habit of his. He also wore an intimidating tribal mask some times to scare his foes.
Inheriting the violent tendencies of his ancestor, Wyper used to be extremely violent and irrational man. He believed to follow the path of his ancestor and his principles. He did not easily trust outsiders and was quick to fight anyone without a second thought. Because of this, he was called a berserker. Despite this however, Wyper had a deep love for his people and his homeland. He also had a deep respect for his ancestor's best friend, Mont Blanc Noland, to whom he felt obligated to because of Noland's deeds, friendship to Kalgara, and unfortunate fate.
In fact, it was Wyper's love for his people and his obligation to Noland that drove him. It was because of these that Wyper had taken responsibility to restore his people's home and put an ease to Noland's soul. Through his struggle he continued to grow and became wiser especially after talking and fighting with Gan Fall many times.
He had learnt that Gan Fall was intending to give them their land back and it touched him deeply. This was the start of their change as people of Shandia trusted no one but Noland and Gan Fall had shown them that it was the wrong approach.
Because of these things he was willing to finally look at the people of Skypiea from a neutral view and throw away his bias. He didn't like them but he didn't hate them either. They were just like him, just with some different belief.
He accepted Gan Fall but didn't agree with him on certain things like today's incident with the pirates. He trusted no human riding a pirate ship.
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"Wyper, how are you feeling now?" Gan Fall called out to Wyper as he was smoking while sitting atop a giant tree.
The Shandia warrior had let him pass since he was an ally.
Looking at Gan Fall with that smile, Wyper felt angry as he had stopped him.
"What are you doing here old man? I am still angry at you for stopping me."
"Wyper, they were not bad people like the other pirates. You should trust my vision at least, do you think I would allow an enemy to walk inside our homeland." Gan asked as he landed and the duo also arrived behind him.
Wyper looked at them casually before his mouth fell open and his cigar fell from his hand.
"Is that Enel?"
"Yes, this young man is our savior and he has taken out Enel. He is here to meet you and have a talk so tread carefully." Gan showed it through his excited expression before becoming serious with the last words.
Wyper looked at Madara and Konan, they were just humans but the fact he had taken out Enel meant he was extremely powerful.
Wyper hated Enel but wouldn't deny the monsters power.
"What does he want?"
"He wants to choose a new leader for this land."
"How dare he? This is our land, not his property." Wyper roared with anger as he looked at Gan before staring at Madara who just smiled at him.
Wyper could tell that the man was treating him like the wind.
"He has decided to take this place as his territory and we will be under his protection. I believe he does not intend to rule us directly but we will be part of him and he will most likely help us and change things when necessary. This is all my conjecture but we can only hope as this man is much stronger than Enel and he doesn't show any desire to treat us like slaves." Gan held his shoulder and calmed him down so he doesn't get beaten up
"I believe you have heard enough about me. What do you think? What is your choice?" Madara appeared behind him without his notice and his hand was on Wyper's shoulder.
"Why do you want to rule us?"
"I want world peace and for that I believe that we should all be part of the same system. But do not worry, I won't force you to let go of your belief or anything like that. I intend to help you achieve a better life and provide you with protection. I will only intervene when your people start trouble. I want people to live in harmony and sorry but I don't trust things out of my hand.
By being connected to me, you won't find shame in asking me for help either. Let us work for a time and then you can riot if you want, instead of now. What do you think?" Madara explained to him and even showed him some of his ideas inside his mind.
Better infrastructure, better government, better health and even ideas to clear their land problem.
Wyper was silent for a bit, this was a test for him and luckily Gan had talked to him. This choice could mean death or life for his people.
Looking at Enel once again, Wyper decided to go with it. He didn't want to endanger his people in a pointless battle.
They could wait and see how the man was going to operate.
"I accept your rule." Wyper replied
"Good choice, you can be the new leader of Skypiea under me and Gan Fall will guide you from now on since you lack certain skills."
"What?!"
"You are the leader now so go on and spread the message and get a party ready to celebrate the occasion." Madara smiled and patted his back before letting go of him.
"I will be staying with Conis so you can find me there. Make sure your people live in harmony or I will remove you from your positions. Never let your people suffer under your hands and ask me for help when needed, don't act prideful." Madara said to both of them and flew away with Enel and Konan.
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