Chapter 137 – Alabasta 06.

Chapter 137 – Alabasta 06.

[Chapter Size: 2000 Words.]

Third Person POV

Alabasta, First Half of Grandline.

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The Black Pearl continued to sail through the desert, a nearly surreal vision against the vast sea of sand. The rolling dunes stretched for miles in every direction, a golden ocean of sand under the clear blue sky. With its sails unfurled, it cut through the dunes as if it were navigating calm waters.

'This ship was worth every one of the millions I spent on it...' Luffy murmured, looking at the landscape the ship was passing through.

On deck, there was a flurry of activity, with crew members attending to their tasks, chatting, and laughing, while others simply enjoyed the journey, marveled by the unique landscape surrounding them, as it was a time of rest before returning to training.

Chopper was adapting very well to the crew in Luffy's opinion, and he was happy about it, seeing him having fun with Usopp and Bepo while they played silly and childish pranks.

From time to time, the ship encountered an oasis, a splash of green and water amidst the vastness of the desert. At these stops, the crew would disembark to replenish their water supplies, briefly explore, and sometimes even take a quick refreshing dip or train in the middle of the desert.

As the day progressed, the shadows of the dunes grew longer, and the sunlight became softer, tinting the sky in shades of orange, pink, and purple. Night quickly approached and was marked not only by the chilly temperature but also by a lively feast that Luffy insisted on redoing.

The next day, Hachi spotted something moving in the sand in the distance. Initially, they appeared to be small hills moving against the wind, but as they approached, they realized they were some giant creatures heading towards the ship from beneath the sand.

'These are desert lizards!' Vivi exclaimed quickly.

As they approached the ship, they revealed themselves as immense creatures with scaly skins and vigilant eyes. These desert reptiles, accustomed to dominating their territory, saw the Black Pearl as a threat or perhaps a meal.

The crew quickly sprang into action. Luffy, not wanting to get involved this time, encouraged the crew to prepare for defense. Usopp and Shirahoshi coordinated the cannons, while Lami and Reiju got ready to repel any that got too close to the ship.

As the lizards neared, the Black Pearl fired its cannons. The explosions echoed through the desert, and the cannonballs hit the lizards with deadly precision, raising clouds of sand and causing confusion among the creatures. The lizards, hit and disoriented, began to die as more bullets hit their heads.

'Shirahoshi is so ruthless...' Vivi murmured, seeing the mermaid's cannons killing the creatures mercilessly, as she always saw Shirahoshi as a shy princess.

'Princess?! How can you be so cruel?!' Jimbei had a comical face watching the scene.

Meanwhile, Shirahoshi screamed with joy while hitting her targets from her cabin.

After Lami collected some parts of the dead lizards, Reiju prepared a new feast with the new type of meat. On another occasion, while navigating through a particularly calm region of the desert, the crew spotted another ship in the distance. It was a ship like theirs, moving in the desert.

'Desert pirates?!' Vivi shouted alarmed.

'Does such a thing exist?' Alvida asked a bit dazed.

Luffy, with a sparkle in his eyes, ordered them to prepare for the confrontation. He asked Kuina, Alvida, Bepo, and Hachi to go to the ship using Geppo and destroy all the ships.

'That was quick...' Robin commented, seeing their companions returning 10 minutes later with all the enemy ships left destroyed in the sand.

As the Black Pearl resumed its navigation through the Alabasta desert, Vivi naturally assumed the role of a guide, sharing with the crew the secrets and wonders of her kingdom. With eyes shining with pride and a hint of nostalgia, she described each peculiarity of the vast desert.

The crew, though stunned by their captain's sudden actions, wasted no time in following him. One by one, each person overcame the initial shock and moved towards the opening, driven by curiosity and the desire to explore the unknown.

"Incredible, there shouldn't be ruins here!" Vivi exclaimed, her voice full of surprise and admiration. She turned to Lami, seeking assistance to safely descend into the mysterious depths. Lami then helped Vivi with his Room.

Luffy, with a practical gesture, began to light up the place with flames, revealing more of the ancient corridors and chambers that stretched before them.

The atmosphere within the ruins was pure wonder and respect. Each crew member, immersed in their own curiosity, explored the corridors and chambers with eyes shining in admiration. Usopp murmured, almost to himself, "This is incredible..." as his eyes scanned the high walls covered with inscriptions and images from the past.

Robin, with her passion for history and archaeology, walked with an attentive gaze over every detail. Gently touching the surface of an engraved stone, she spoke in an emotional tone, "This is very ancient..."

Meanwhile, the energy and noise of the companion animals filled the air. "Sharky!" "Megalo, be careful not to break anything!" worried shouts were heard as the crew's accompanying animals moved cautiously. Chouchou barked with excitement, his "Woof Woof" echoing through the ancient stones.

Chopper, always curious and amazed by new discoveries, found an ancient helmet and, unable to resist, tried it on. "Look at this helmet!" he exclaimed, his voice muffled by the ancient metal as he turned to show the others.

"Zoro, where are you going?!" someone called, trying to prevent the swordsman from getting lost as usual. "Hey, emo woman, be careful not to break one of these pillars that support the roof, I don't want to get buried," Reiju warned, while Lami responded with a sharp retort, "I should be keeping an eye on you, damn cook!"

'Where is Luffy?' 'He must be further ahead.' The voices mixed, each expressing a mixture of concern and excitement.

It was then that Luffy's voice broke through the murmur of conversations. "Hey, Robin! Come here. I found two more Poneglyphs!" The news reverberated through the ruins, immediately capturing everyone's attention. Their eyes lit up with recognition of the significance of Luffy's discovery, and she quickly moved towards the voice of her captain.

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