Guided by the log pose, the going merry flew all the way and finally arrived at the Ancient Island.
"Is this Little Garden?!!!"
On the deck of the going merry, The girls looked down at the massive island below, very surprised.
"It's all lush jungle, there won't be wild beasts in there, will there?!!!"
"Of course there are, didn't you hear the roars just now?!!!"
"Captain... I'm scared!!!"
"..."
Reno ignored The girls' various discussions and docked the going merry in a relatively secluded spot.
As soon as the going merry docked, as if to confirm Nami's words, the low growls of large beasts soon came from deep within the jungle.
"Reno, it seems very dangerous here?!!!" Vivi subconsciously took Reno's arm, her dark eyes scanning around.
"It's really quite terrifying," Kaya nodded in agreement.
In just a moment, she had heard no less than seven or eight different beast sounds.
"Since we're already here, let's go explore." Reno looked at the timid girls.
"It's not easy to reach a new island, so it's a good chance to breathe some fresh air." Nami stretched, perfectly showcasing her proud curves.
The current Nami was no longer the timid Nami from the original story.
Whoever dared to defy her, she would summon lightning to strike him.
Tashigi, holding the Wado Ichimonji, was also eager to try.
She also wanted to find some beasts to practice with and improve her swordsmanship.
Kaya, Makino, Nojiko, and Carmen, the four girls, shook their heads like rattles.
"Captain, you all go, we'll guard the ship here."
"Mm-hmm, Reno, I wish you all a good time."
"..."
The four girls indicated that guarding the going merry here was perfectly fine.
"Alright." Reno didn't insist, creating several compressed cloud walls around the going merry.
The girls' safety was always the top priority.
"Nami, Tashigi, you two go together, be careful." Reno instructed.
Although the fierce beasts on the island couldn't threaten the two girls, it was always right to be cautious.
"Vivi, Mikita, you two follow me."
Mikita was visibly stunned, speaking with some uncertainty: "Is that really okay?!!!"
"Mikita, don't be so reserved." Reno actively raised his right arm.
Mikita smiled brightly and immediately took his arm.
"I've been a bit bored staying on the ship." Vivi pursed her lips and looked at Reno, "And being with Reno makes me feel very safe."
Vivi and Mikita, one on the left and one on the right, held Reno's arms as the three walked deeper into the jungle.
"It's indeed just as the legends say," Vivi remarked to herself while admiring the scenery.
"I've long heard that the Grand Line's islands have very poor communication, and over time, different islands developed their own civilizations."
"Some islands are rich in resources, have large populations, and advanced technology."
"While other islands, even after thousands of years, maintain their current state, like the Ancient Island we are currently on."
"My Vivi is truly knowledgeable." Reno smiled and patted Vivi's head.
Vivi blushed, mumbling: "Reno, I actually just heard it from others."
Mikita smiled, seeing this: "Vivi, don't be modest, you are Alabasta's Princess after all."
Meanwhile, on the other side.
The jungle was teeming with wild beasts.
Tashigi, eager to improve her swordsmanship, quickly found her target: a group of giant Sabertooth Tigers.
Without any hesitation, with the Wado Ichimonji leading the way, Tashigi fearlessly charged into the tiger pack.
Starting a massacre!!
Nami was purely looking for some novelty.
Every day on the going merry, besides having fun with Reno, she was just cultivating.
It was getting incredibly dull.
Recently, she had developed new techniques for the powers of lightning, clouds, and wind, so it was a good time to find some unlucky fellows to test them on.
Looking at the group of Thunder Dragons in front of her, a small storm slowly rose from Nami's palm.
As Reno and the two girls walked, they saw all sorts of fierce beasts.
Even extinct creatures were not uncommon.
Tyrannosaurus Rex, Sabertooth Tiger, Thunder Dragon, giant flat spiders—they had everything.
Reno finally understood why this place was deserted.
Besides the ubiquitous large wild beast groups in the jungle, small venomous insects like spiders, scorpions, and bullet ants were countless.
One bite from them would send you straight to heaven.
In addition to that, there were several active volcanoes on the island that could erupt at any time.
Putting aside these natural conditions, the Giant Race Captains, Brogy and Dorry, had been fighting non-stop.
Whenever a volcano erupted, they would fight.
Erupt, and they fight.
With all the clanging and banging, who could possibly sleep?
As the three walked, a sudden, explosive roar echoed from afar.
Vivi and Mikita trembled in fright.
Vivi looked in the direction of the sound, "What happened?!!!"
"Just a volcanic eruption." Reno gave Vivi a reassuring look.
Vivi nodded, clinging tighter to Reno's arm; Mikita did the same.
"First, I'll take you to meet two acquaintances." Reno sensed briefly, then walked in a certain direction.
"Our acquaintances?!" Mikita looked around, her face showing suspicion.
Reno's lips curled into a slight smile, "It's Mr. 3 and Miss Goldenweek."
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