Sabaody Archipelago

Shabondy Archipelago is a chain of islands close to the Red Line. It is home to many kidnapping gangs such as the Flying Fish Riders. The headquarters of this particular gang is five kilometers east from Grove 44 of the southeastern island of the archipelago.

They are,in fact,a set of giant Yarukiman Mangrove trees,which have no magnetic pull. There are about 79 trees on the islands. Pappug explains that the trees produce a special resin, which is blown into bubbles when the trees "breathe out" (it can be inferred he means when they release gas through cellular respiration/photosynthesis) These bubbles can only exist in and around the Archipelago and will pop immediately after being removed from their native environment. However, their usage around the islands are varied, going from transportation devices to personal hotel rooms to even special helmets used by the World Nobles to prevent them from breathing the air of commoners.

Around the Shabondy Archipelago there are "coating mechanics" who cover ships in the special resin mentioned above. It is this resin that allows ships to go underwater to Fishman Island.

Due to the proximity of the archipelago to the holy land of Mariejoa, World Nobles are sometimes seen going around the place. Fishmen and mermaids also frequent the area due to its proximity to Fishman Island, but must wear disguises to hide their heritage from the nobles, who are notable for their discrimination and usage of slaves purchased nearby. Pirates also frequent the islands in order to enter the New World by either of these routes (as well as pick up souveniers of the first half of the Grand Line), while bounty hunters also run around to try and capture these pirates.