This discovery vindicates "Liar" Mont Blanc Noland. The golden city he saw 400 years ago didn't sink into the sea; it was blasted into the sky by the Knock Up Stream . Key Revelations Significance Upper Yard = Jaya
Confirms that the legend of the Golden City was real, shifting the crew's goal toward finding that gold. One Piece Episode 164
While the Straw Hats make their discovery, the , led by Wyper, launch a full-scale assault on Upper Yard to reclaim their ancestral home. This sets the stage for a chaotic three-way battle between the Straw Hats, Enel’s priests, and the Shandia. This discovery vindicates "Liar" Mont Blanc Noland
Following the battle with Shura, Chopper, Gan Fall, and Pierre are in a dire state after falling into the water. Since they are all Devil Fruit users, they face certain drowning. However, they are rescued by a massive flock of South Birds . These birds reveal to Chopper that Gan Fall was once the "God" of Skypiea before being usurped by Enel. While the Straw Hats make their discovery, the
Establishes the political stakes of the arc, revealing Gan Fall as the rightful ruler of Skypiea.
The episode focuses on two major storylines: the survival of Chopper and Gan Fall at the Sacrificial Altar, and a groundbreaking discovery by the exploration team.