Chapter 109 – Whisky Peak 01.

Chapter 109 – Whisky Peak 01.

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Third Person POV

Whisky Peak, First Half of Grandline.

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As the Black Pearl approached Whisky Peak, the crew observed the island unfolding before their eyes. The arid landscape, with giant cacti punctuating the scenery, gave way to a more detailed view as the ship advanced through the maritime river cutting the island in half.

While the vessel approached the port in the middle of the island's town, some local observers had already noticed the presence of the Straw Hat Pirates atop strategic locations. News of the arrival of such notorious pirates had already spread through the small community via Den Den Mushis.

As the Black Pearl sailed through the river ahead, a curtain of mist appeared in its path.

"Hey, there's fog ahead!"

"Nami, are we safe?"

"It's alright; this is a characteristic of the island," Nami replied.

"Clear it from our path, Nami," Nojiko said.

"Yes." Nami extended her hands, and with a green glow, the wind began to push the fog away from the Black Pearl.

As the mist cleared, a town revealed itself in front of the crew, a town divided between the two sides of the sea-made river. However, something else caught the crew's attention—the thunderous noise of the residents welcoming them.

The news of the pirates' arrival spread like wildfire on this island, and the first seeds of a festive commotion began to sprout among the local inhabitants.

Soon, the atmosphere changed from cautious observation to effusive celebration. Improvised musicians began playing cheerful melodies, and local dancers, dressed in colorful attire, initiated a lively dance. As the Black Pearl cut through the sea between the two sides of the town in the middle of the island, the party intensified, and the people of Whisky Peak endeavored to welcome the pirates with contagious joy.

Around the Black Pearl, Luffy remained on the deck with his peculiar smile, indicating that he wasn't surprised by such a reaction to his crew's arrival. Although his expression seemed distant, almost uninterested amid the celebration.

"Why is everyone throwing a party for us?" Yamato exclaimed, stunned by Luffy's disconnection from the festive spirit, expressing her perplexity. Some other crew members also began to share feelings of distrust with this peculiar reception.

The intense joy of the residents of Whisky Peak seemed out of place for a newly arrived group of pirates.

"This is weird..."

"Very suspicious..."

While other members seemed quite happy with it, appearing oblivious to the forced atmosphere.

"What's wrong?!"

"Yes, they are happy with our arrival!"

"Pirates are the heroes of the people!"

"That's why the captain wanted to come to this island!"

"Hahahahaa. Let's celebrate!"

Amid the comments and expressions of naive celebration from his crew, Luffy abruptly interrupted the animation with a single phrase: "Don't get too excited."

Silence fell over the deck as he spoke with his serious tone, and everyone awaited the captain's words to understand what was happening.

"Don't let these welcomes cloud your caution; they're setting us up." Luffy continued, cutting short anyone who had gotten excited on the Black Pearl.

"Let's head to the port and disembark... But we're not exactly here to enjoy with these people... Get the prisoners and bring them to the deck." Luffy said, making it clear that the visit to Whisky Peak had a more serious purpose. The crew nodded, understanding that something was about to happen, and the true reason for their arrival was not to participate in the local celebration.

Lami and Reiju went to get Vivi and her partner from their cells inside the ship. In the past few days, Vivi had tried to talk to Luffy, but with little success with some members of this group who came to bring comedy to her.

She was surprised when these two women appeared amidst all the noise outside the ship and carried them out, and she realized they had arrived in Whisky Peak. She could feel relieved, but this pirate group left her with a frightening feeling; they didn't seem as simple as the last time she saw Luffy with a 10 million bounty killing a navy commander in the East Blue.

"We're in Whisky Peak..." Mr. 9 commented.

"Hey, what do you guys plan to do?!" she inquired, with a dark premonition as Luffy seemed so serious on the deck while watching people celebrate.

"I think something bad is going to happen..." her companion commented, tied up beside her.

"Darn it, these pirates, who are they..." The woman bit her lip, feeling the tension in the air.

As the Black Pearl approached the main port, a crowd welcomed them with joyful smiles.

"Nami, Reiju, and Zoro, can you handle everyone on the other side of the island? We'll tie up all the inhabitants here, and I intend to steal all the gold in this town," announced Luffy.

The trio flew using Geppo to the other side, while Luffy increased his speed by 40 times, starting to tie up all the individuals on the island, and those who remained fought against the trio without being able to resist their forces on the other side of the river.

With the 300 bounty hunters now properly tied up, Luffy observed the result of his successful strategy with a satisfied smile on his face.

"Ready hahahah!" laughed Luffy, expressing his satisfaction with the effectiveness of his actions. The atmosphere around was palpable, loaded with the tension of the unexpected turn of events as everyone looked at the pirates bewildered and frightened.

"What do you plan to do with us?!" Vivi shouted, still tied up, but Luffy ignored her.

"You'll never escape from here, pirates! Baroque Works is much more dangerous than you think!" protested one of the captives, although his words sounded more like a powerless cry in the face of the Straw Hat's firmness.

"Bla bla bla. Let's ignore your lamentations and finally have that feast!" announced Luffy, reaffirming his decision to move forward with his plans, regardless of resistance attempts.

As the group prepared to celebrate, Nami, maintaining her characteristic shrewdness, questioned the choice to stay on the island with the captives.

"Hey, are we going to stay on this island with these tied-up people?" Nami inquired, expressing her doubt about Luffy's decision.

"Of course, I'm sure interesting things will happen during this night." Luffy laughed, anticipating what awaited the group. His focused gaze indicated that, for him, the events on the island were far from over.

Meanwhile, the captives, tied up and powerless, looked on with growing indignation as they witnessed the pirates beginning to plunder and loot the city that, until recently, was vibrant with an apparently innocent celebration. The contrast between the initial joy and the invasion of the Straw Hat Pirates left all the inhabitants, now captives, in a state of shock and disbelief at the audacity of the pirates who now dominated the scene.

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