The Going Merry is seen with its "Chicken" (Rooster) wings and tail, a makeshift modification by the Saruyama Alliance that gives the ship a "living" mythical look as it flies.
Compare the differences for this specific ascent. OnePiece_Ep_152_ITA.mp4
💡 This episode is the bridge between the "grounded" world of pirates and the "fantasy" world of Skypiea. It is widely considered the moment where the scale of the One Piece world officially explodes. If you'd like, I can: The Going Merry is seen with its "Chicken"
This episode marks the ultimate victory of . Luffy returns the gold to Cricket
Having crushed Bellamy in the previous episode, Luffy returns the gold to Cricket, proving that strength serves a purpose beyond mere violence.