I, Kizaru, only came to the chat group after I became invincible

Chapter 411 The Pirate Crew's Conspiracy?

"And who knows, we might even find some special spices."

"I do hope to find some medicinal plants."

Chopper is also looking forward to it.

"The ecosystem on uninhabited islands is usually quite pristine, and there may be some valuable medicinal herbs."

Just as everyone was discussing, Usopp shouted from the lookout tower:

"Land spotted! Island ahead!"

Everyone came up to the deck to watch.

Sure enough, the outline of an island appeared on the horizon.

As they got closer, the island's full view gradually became clear.

This is a medium-sized island covered by dense forest.

The coastline is somewhat rugged, but there is a natural cove where boats can be moored.

"It definitely looks like a deserted island."

Robin observed the situation on the island.

"There was no trace of any man-made structures, and no smoke could be seen from cooking fires."

"But the vegetation is very lush, so there should be freshwater resources."

"Very good!"

"Frankie said excitedly."

"I was just thinking of having the Thousand Sunny's engines checked."

"Working on a deserted island is quieter and less likely to be disturbed."

The Thousand Sunny sailed into the small bay and anchored near a natural pier.

The island is very close, and you can clearly see the situation on the shore.

The beach is covered with fine white sand, and behind it are tall coconut trees.

Further in, there is a dense tropical rainforest that looks vibrant with life.

"The air is so fresh."

Nami took a deep breath.

"And the fact that we can hear birdsong indicates that the ecological environment is very good."

"I can't wait to go ashore and explore!"

Luffy is eager to try.

"These pristine islands are the most adventurous!"

"Then let's split up."

Borsalino suggested.

"Some people were responsible for finding fresh water and food, while others were responsible for maintaining the boats."

"Sanji, Chopper, and I went to find supplies."

Nami took the initiative to suggest it.

"We need to find a fresh water source, and also collect some fresh ingredients and medicinal herbs."

"Frankie and I stayed on the ship."

Zoro said.

"Someone needs to be on guard when inspecting the ship."

"Then Robin, Brook, and I will go explore the island."

Luffy said excitedly.

Let's see if we make any interesting discoveries!

"I coordinated everyone's actions from the boat."

Borusalino stated.

"We are ready to provide support in case of any emergency."

Once the plan was finalized, everyone split into several groups and began to act.

The Nami clan were the first to go ashore and search along the beach for a safe path into the forest.

"The variety of plant species here is very rich."

Chopper walked along, observing his surroundings.

"There are many varieties that I've never seen before."

"Yes, and they all look very healthy."

Sanji is also looking for edible plants.

"There are wild banana trees and coconuts over there."

Look over there!

Nami pointed towards the depths of the forest.

"It looks like there's a stream!"

Sure enough, behind the coconut grove, a clear stream meandered.

The stream is crystal clear, and you can even see small fish swimming around.

"Great! The freshwater problem is solved!"

Chopper said happily.

"And the water quality looks very good; it should be drinkable directly."

Sanji cupped some stream water in his hands and tasted it.

"It tastes very sweet; it's definitely high-quality fresh water."

"Let's remember this location first, then continue exploring."

Nami marked the location of the freshwater source on the map.

"Let's see if we can find anything else useful."

Meanwhile, Luffy's crew also began their adventure.

"This island is bigger than I imagined!"

Luffy climbed up a tall tree to survey the terrain.

"The forest is very dense, and there seem to be hills in the center."

"It is indeed a typical tropical island."

Robin examined the collected plant samples.

"It boasts rich biodiversity and shows no signs of human activity."

"It's very quiet here."

Brooke sensed the atmosphere around him.

"Apart from birdsong and the sound of the wind, you can't hear anything else."

"Yes, it's a great place to rest."

Luffy jumped down from the tree.

"It should be very comfortable to spend the night here."

They continued deeper into the forest and discovered something interesting.

For example, some oddly shaped fruits, brightly colored flowers, and some plants that may have medicinal value.

"This fruit looks very strange."

Luffy pointed to a round, purple fruit.

"Is it edible?"

Don't eat random things!

Robin quickly stopped him.

"Plants whose toxicity is uncertain should not be consumed casually."

"Let's wait until Chopper has checked it out."

"All right."

Luffy was somewhat disappointed, but he still heeded the advice.

They collected some samples, intending to bring them back to the ship for Chopper to analyze.

In the afternoon, each group completed its initial exploration work.

The Nami clan found ample freshwater resources and some edible wild fruits.

Luffy and his crew collected various plant samples and drew a simple map of the island.

Franky and Zoro then completed the ship's repairs.

"A good day."

Borsalino concluded with satisfaction.

"This island is indeed a suitable resupply point."

"Moreover, the environment is very beautiful; it would be nice to rest here for a few days."

"Very good!"

Luffy said excitedly.

"Let's camp here tonight!"

Camping on a deserted island would be so much fun!

"That's a good suggestion."

Sanji also agreed.

"I can use the fresh ingredients I found today to make a picnic."

"Moreover, the environment on the beach is ideal for starting a fire."

And so, the Straw Hat Pirates decided to spend the night on the deserted island.

They set up a temporary camp near the beach.

Frankie used materials from the ship to make several simple tents.

Sanji lit a campfire on the beach and prepared dinner.

"The menu looks delicious tonight!"

Sanji introduced the cooking process as he cooked.

"There's fresh grilled fish, coconut crab soup, and a salad made with wild berries!"

Wow! That sounds delicious!

Luffy is already drooling.

"Sanji's outdoor cooking must be amazing!"

As night fell, the campfire flickered in the camp.

Everyone sat around the campfire, enjoying the sumptuous dinner prepared by Sanji.

The sea breeze was gentle, the starry sky was dazzling, and the atmosphere was very warm.

"This is such a beautiful night."

Nami looked up at the starry sky.

"Far from the hustle and bustle of the city, only the sounds of nature remain."

"Yes, it's been a long time since I've felt this relaxed."

Zoro also showed a rare expression of contentment.

"Such breaks are necessary from time to time."

"Brook, play us a piece!"

Luffy suggested.

"Listening to music in this environment must be amazing!"

"sure!"

Brooke took out her violin.

"I'll play 'Longing Under the Stars'!"

The beautiful piano music echoed in the night sky, adding even more poetry to this wonderful evening.

After eating and drinking their fill, everyone began to prepare for rest.

Who's on night shift tonight?

Nami inquired.

"Even though it's a deserted island, we still need to be careful."

“Let me do it.”

Zoro volunteered.

"Anyway, I don't usually sleep that much."

"Then I'll have to trouble you."

Borsalino nodded.

"Wake us up immediately if anything unusual happens."

Everyone returned to their tents to rest.

The waves gently lapped against the shore, making a rhythmic sound.

This natural lullaby helps people drift off to sleep quickly.

However, in the dead of night, something strange happened.

Around midnight, Nami vaguely heard some sounds in her sleep.

"This can't go on."

"We must find it."

The sound was muffled, seemingly coming from deep within the island.

Nami thought she was dreaming, so she turned over and went back to sleep. But not long after, the voice came again.

"Time is running out."

They're almost there.

This time, Nami was certain it wasn't a dream, and she sat up to listen carefully.

The sound was indeed present, and it appeared to be human speech.

But the distance was too far, and the content couldn't be heard clearly.

"Strange. It's clearly a deserted island."

Nami walked out of the tent, puzzled.

Outside, Zoro was on night duty, leaning against a coconut tree.

"Zoro, did you hear anything?"

Nami asked in a low voice.

"sound?"

Zoro frowned.

What was that sound?

"It's... like someone is talking."

Nami said uncertainly.

"But I couldn't hear what they were saying."

Zoro listened carefully for a while.

"I didn't hear it."

He shook his head.

"It's probably the sound of the sea breeze rustling through the leaves."

Maybe.

Although Nami said that, she still had some doubts in her heart.

She went back to her tent, but couldn't fall asleep again.

Another hour later, the sound appeared again.

This time, not only Nami heard it, but Chopper was also awakened.

"Nami, did you hear me?"

Chopper asked in a low voice.

It sounds like someone is talking.

"I heard that too."

Nami nodded.

"But I couldn't hear what they were saying."

The two stepped out of the tent and found Robin outside as well.

"You heard that too?"

Robin asked.

“There was definitely a sound, and it wasn’t just one person.”

"It seems it wasn't a hallucination."

Nami breathed a sigh of relief.

"But isn't this island uninhabited?"

"Perhaps our intelligence is incorrect."

Robin analyzed.

"Or perhaps there are indeed people on the island, but they hide during the day."

Just then, the sound appeared again.

This time it's a little clearer.

"We can't let them find out."

"It must be protected."

"The legendary"

Although it was still intermittent, it was definitely a human conversation.

Should we wake everyone up?

Chopper asked somewhat nervously.

"Not yet."

Robin thought for a moment.

"The sounds didn't sound threatening; it was probably just the island's residents discussing something."

"Let's explore again tomorrow and see if we can find them."

Just as they were discussing, Luffy also crawled out of the tent.

"What's wrong? Isn't anyone sleeping?"

He rubbed his eyes and asked.

"Luffy, did you hear that sound?"

Nami inquired.

Luffy listened carefully for a while.

"There really is a sound!"

he said excitedly.

"It sounds like someone is talking!"

"Let's go take a look!"

"Now?"

Nami was a little worried.

"It's too dangerous at night."

"It doesn't matter!"

Luffy didn't care at all.

"Since there are people on the island, let's go say hello!"

"Maybe they're friendly residents!"

At this point, the others were also awakened by the noise and conversation.

"What happened?"

Sanji stepped out of the tent to inquire about the situation.

"There are people talking on the island."

Robin explained the situation simply.

"We're discussing whether or not to go take a look."

"Of course I'll go!"

Luffy has made his decision.

"Now that we've discovered it, we can't just ignore it!"

"Maybe they need help!"

"But it's too dark now."

"Frankie said worriedly."

"It's easy to get lost in the forest."

"And we don't know who the other party is."

"What if it's the enemy?"

Who cares who he is!

Luffy has begun preparing to set off.

"If you see it, go check it out!"

"These are basic qualities of an adventurer!"

"Luffy is right."

Zoro also expressed his support.

"Since I can't sleep, let's go explore."

"Anyway, we're not exactly weak."

"Oh well."

Nami sighed helplessly.

"But we need to be careful."

"And not everyone can go; some people need to stay behind to guard the boat."

"I stayed."

Borsalino spoke up.

"You go explore, I'll be responsible for guarding the Thousand Sunny."

"If there's any emergency, I'll provide immediate support."

"Then it's decided!"

Luffy said excitedly.

"Zoro, Sanji, Robin, and I will go explore!"

"Nami, Chopper, Franky, Usopp, and Brook, stay at the camp!"

"Wait, I want to go too!"

Nami said unwillingly.

"I'm a navigator, so I have a good sense of direction and don't easily get lost."

"Then Usopp will stay behind to guard the camp."

Luffy is reassigned.

"Usopp's sniping skills can provide long-range support."

"no problem!"

Usopp patted his chest.

"Leave it to me!"

Preparations were completed quickly.

Luffy and his crew packed the necessary equipment and prepared to enter the forest to explore.

"Remember, retreat immediately if you encounter danger."

Borsalino gave his instructions.

"Don't push yourself; safety first."

"knew!"

Luffy waved.

We'll be back soon!

As night fell, the expedition team disappeared into the dense forest.

The sounds continued to come intermittently, adding to the mystery of this nighttime adventure.

The forest was darker than expected, and even with Nami's Weather Stick providing illumination, visibility was very limited.

"The sound seems to be coming from that direction."

Robin pointed into the depths of the forest.

"But we're still a long way off."

"It's okay, take your time looking."

Luffy walked ahead with great enthusiasm.

"Since there are people here, we're bound to find it!"

They proceeded cautiously through the forest, stopping every now and then to listen to the direction of the sound.

"The sound is getting clearer."

Sanji noticed the change.

"And it seems like more than two people are talking."

"Yes, there were at least four or five people."

Zoro agreed.

"And they sounded very serious, as if they were discussing something important."

"Could it be some kind of secret meeting?"

Nami guessed.

"For example, a pirate crew's conspiracy?"

"That would be even more interesting!"

Luffy's eyes lit up.

"Who knows, we might encounter some interesting adventures!"

Just then, a clearer sound came from ahead.

"The Guardians have already..."

"We can't wait any longer."

"It must be done before..."

(End of this chapter)