, titled "Sail the White Sea! The Sky Knight and the Gate in the Clouds!" , marks the official beginning of the fan-favorite Skypiea Arc . After the intense ride up the Knock Up Stream, the Straw Hat Pirates find themselves in a world that defies all logic: an ocean made entirely of clouds. ☁️ Episode Overview Original Air Date: May 4, 2003 Manga Chapters: Adapted from Chapters 237 and 238
The Going Merry breaks through the clouds into the "White Sea". The crew is stunned to find the "water" is actually a thick, buoyant cloud that they can float on, though Usopp nearly "drowns" in it after falling overboard. One Piece Episode 153
The episode ends with the crew reaching Heaven’s Gate , the entrance to the upper realm of Skypiea. They meet the gatekeeper, Amazon , who informs them that they must pay an entrance fee to proceed legally—a concept that naturally confuses the pirate crew. 💡 Why It Matters , titled "Sail the White Sea
The White Sea, located 7,000 meters above the Blue Sea ⚓ Key Plot Events ☁️ Episode Overview Original Air Date: May 4,