Uchiha Puppet Master, Starting from One Piece.

When the Poneglyphs were mentioned, a hint of determination flashed in Robin's eyes.

She has been searching for this truth for many years, and this Poneglyph in Alabasta has been an important destination in her heart ever since the Land of Flowers.

Bai Yu noticed her expression and said softly, "Since we are partners, we will naturally accompany you."

As the ship drew closer, Bai Yu estimated that it would take about another day. By this time, the temperature on the deck had risen to a sweltering level. Unohana Retsu took out her folding fan and gently fanned herself. Her white robes fluttered slightly in the hot air, and she maintained her calm and composed demeanor.

"On such a hot day, it would be nice to have something cool to cool off."

Rangiku fanned herself with her hand, glancing at the storage boxes in the cabin, where there were plenty of drinking water and fruit.

Upon hearing this, Bai Yu's eyes flashed with a smile. He turned to the group and said, "Since we're in the hot sea, how about a foam party to cool us down?"

"Foam party?"

Everyone was taken aback.

Before anyone could react, Bai Yu had already entered the cabin and, a moment later, pushed out a huge wooden barrel filled with special foaming agent and water. Several small wind-powered blowers were also placed nearby.

This was specially prepared during our resupply trip in Europe, in case it came in handy during hot weather.

As he spoke, he connected the blower to the ship's power unit, turned on the switch, and instantly, countless white bubbles gushed out of the wooden barrel. Blown by the sea breeze, they turned into a sky full of flying foam, landing on the deck and on everyone, bringing a refreshing coolness.

Wow! That feels so good!

Rangiku was the first to rush into the pile of foam, letting the foam cover her hair and clothes, the cool touch dispelling all the heat.

Robin was also infected by the joyful atmosphere. He reached out and caught a bubble, watching it slowly dissipate in his palm, a gentle smile appearing on his lips.

"Change into my swimsuit, change into my swimsuit, I want to play with bubbles!"

Rangiku's shout instantly ignited the atmosphere on the deck, and she rushed back to the cabin, stepping on the foam scattered on the floor.

Robin shook his head helplessly, but couldn't hide the smile in his eyes, and turned to walk towards the storage room.

Before setting off, she had specially prepared a simple blue-purple swimsuit, which was both convenient for movement and elegant.

As for Sister Hua, it's obvious that she prefers plain white backless swimsuits.

Indeed, the faint honeysuckle pattern embroidered on her fabric complemented her gentle demeanor when she was not in combat.

A short while later, the three of them returned to the deck.

Rangiku changed into a bright orange-red bikini. The vibrant color complemented her long golden hair, outlining her full and voluptuous curves. The curves of her chest were even more eye-catching under the sunlight and foam.

Wow, they're all so beautiful!

Kanna ran out of the cabin at some point, wearing a pink cartoon swimsuit with small wings on the back. Two clumps of foam were stuck to her round face. She opened her arms and pounced on Rangiku. Her short legs slipped on the foam and she almost fell, but Rangiku caught her firmly.

"Kanna wants to play too!"

Rangiku smiled and pinched her cheek before placing her on the foam-covered deck.

Kanna immediately rolled around in the bubbles, her little body covered in white foam. She raised her little hand, watching the foam slowly dissipate in her palm, and let out a clear laugh: "The bubbles are so soft! So comfortable! Kanna wants to slide the farthest!"

Bai Yu leaned against the mast, his gaze unconsciously lingering on the three of them.

Rangiku's bright and flamboyant beauty, Robin's elegant restraint, and Unohana's gentle tranquility—three distinct beauties intertwine under the sunlight, creating a striking scene alongside the fluttering bubbles.

He had to admit that the Creator had a special fondness for them; every line was just right, possessing both feminine grace and their own unique charm, making them a feast for the eyes.

Chapter 98 Alabasta Rapeseed Fields

"Since Kanna has put it that way, let's have a competition to see who can slide the farthest on the bubbles!"

Bai Yu withdrew his gaze and suggested with a smile, "How about starting from the marked line at the front of the deck, using the foam for lubrication, and landing with your feet not touching the ground as the reference point?"

"Great! I'll go first!"

Rangiku was the first to raise her hand. She ran behind the marked line, took a deep breath, bent her knees, and lunged forward, landing face-first on the foam.

Her graceful figure traced a beautiful arc through the white foam. With her arms outstretched for balance and her long hair flying behind her, she glided for a full twenty-five meters before coming to a stop. She stood up steadily, raising her chin triumphantly: "How about that? I'm amazing, aren't I? Now it's your turn, hurry up!"

Robin smiled and stepped forward. Unlike Rangiku, she didn't rush forward. Instead, she gently tiptoed, her body gracefully gliding out like a butterfly.

Her figure stood out in the foam, something you wouldn't normally notice; in fact, her measurements might be larger than Matsumoto Rangiku's.

Her movements were elegant and fluid, like dancing on ice, and she ultimately glided half a meter further than Rangiku.

"Looks like I'm in luck."

Next up was Retsu Unohana. She maintained her composure, walked behind the marked line, and with a gentle lift of her foot, her body floated away like a feather.

The pure white figure glided almost silently across the foam, its lines so smooth that there wasn't a single unnecessary movement, and the final distance was about the same as Robin's.

She landed and nodded slightly, a faint smile on her lips, as if she had just done something perfectly ordinary.

"It's Kanna's turn!" The little girl ran impatiently to the marked line, bending over and sprinting like Rangiku. But because she was too weak, she lost her balance after only sliding a little over a meter and fell flat on her back in the soft foam. Far from being hurt, she laughed even harder: "Again! Again! Kanna can slide even further!"

Everyone watched as she climbed up and slid down in the foam, falling and getting up again and again, her laughter clear and melodious. Rangiku couldn't resist joining in, gliding alongside Kanna, the two of them tumbling and rolling around in the foam.

The bubbles slowly piled up on the deck, forming a soft white carpet. Sunlight pierced through the bubbles, refracting into tiny, colorful spots that fell on everyone, adding a touch of dreaminess.

Rangiku was chasing and playing with Kanna in the bubbles when suddenly she slipped and fell towards Shiraha. Her full breasts, outlined by her bikini, swayed dramatically with the fall.

Upon seeing this, Bai Yu instinctively reached out to help.

The fingertips had barely touched Rangiku's warm shoulder when Rangiku used the momentum to steady herself. However, the bikini strap slipped down, and half of her snow-white shoulder and the soft skin below her collarbone were suddenly exposed to the sunlight. The foam on it was like snowflakes, adding an unexpected touch of allure.

"Ah!" Rangiku exclaimed softly, her cheeks instantly flushing red, but she still stubbornly insisted, "It's all because this foam is too slippery!"

Even so, she couldn't help but glance at Bai Yu out of the corner of her eye, and only when she saw that he was looking at her with a calm and appreciative gaze did she secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Bai Yu seemed to have special intentions towards Robin, but didn't seem to have much interest in her.

When it was Bai Yu's turn to compete in the slippery foam competition, he simply took off his shirt, revealing his smooth back and firm chest.

Although he was young, his physique, honed through years of training, wasn't as exaggerated as Donlibero's, but it was full of power. His tanned skin shone with a healthy glow in the sunlight, and his handsome Uchiha features were also pleasing to the eye.

Like Robin, her gaze lingered on his back for a moment, the smooth muscle lines reminding her of warriors recorded in ancient books. Although she had no feelings for muscular men, Bai Yu's body made her very shy.

Unohana remained smiling gently. In the thousand years that had passed, she had seen everything, but when she saw Bai Yu, for some reason, she felt that this child was particularly endearing.

Rangiku whistled loudly and teased, "Shiraha, I didn't expect you to have such a great figure. You've been hiding it well. Come over here and let your older sister touch it."

Bai Yu raised an eyebrow upon hearing this, but didn't pay any attention. He pushed off the ground with both feet behind the marked line, and his body slid out like an arrow.

His movements were fluid and powerful, his arms close to his sides for balance, and bubbles flew past him, leaving a shallow trail.

Unlike Rangiku's flamboyance and Robin's elegance, his skating was characterized by a calm and collected control, ultimately stopping steadily more than 30 meters away, surpassing the previous three's scores by a significant margin.

"Wow, Bai Yu is amazing!"

Kanna clapped her hands and cheered, then rushed over and hugged his leg, rubbing her face against the foam on his trouser leg.

Bai Yu straightened up, hugged Kanna in his arms, and replied with a smile, "Kanna is amazing too."

"Ok!"

Happy times always fly by. The foam party lasted for nearly an hour amidst laughter, until the foam in the barrel gradually ran out, and everyone reluctantly stopped.

However, the heat did not subside; instead, it intensified. The sun scorched the deck, and even the sea breeze carried a burning temperature, stinging the skin.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on Unohana Retsu's forehead, and her plain white backless swimsuit was stained with a few drops of sweat.

Robin pulled her wet hair up, revealing her slender neck. Beads of sweat slid down her skin, outlining her beautiful lines.

Rangiku simply sat in the shade, gulping down iced juice, and complained, "This weather is too hot! I feel like I'm being baked alive. I can't stand it anymore."

Bai Yu looked up at the sky. The once azure sky was now tinged with a faint orange-yellow, and the air was so dry that it seemed as if fire could be squeezed out of it.

"We are getting closer and closer to Alabasta."

He then added, "This dry and hot climate is because we're almost in Alabasta."

As soon as he finished speaking, Robin pointed to the distant horizon: "Look, what's that?"

Following the direction she pointed, everyone looked and saw a hazy brown outline emerging where the sea met the sky in the distance. As the ships drew closer, the outline became clearer, and a bustling port city was gradually revealing its true form.

The harbor was filled with ships of all sizes, their masts standing like a forest. The streets along the shore were bustling with traffic, and people dressed in all sorts of clothes came and went. There was a sweltering heat in the air.

The Dawn slowly entered the port, its hull cutting through the sandy seawater, and finally came to a steady stop at the dock.

Chapter 99 Camel

As soon as I stepped onto the stone path on the shore, a wave of scorching heat hit me. The stone path was burning hot under the blazing sun, and walking on it felt like walking through a scorching veil.

The roadside stalls were filled with all kinds of fruits. The stall owners wore large straw hats and had cloth wrapped around their faces. They shouted loudly, and the air was filled with the rich aroma of dates mixed with the salty smell of the sea breeze. This is Alabasta.

Rangiku had only taken a few steps when she couldn't help but jump up: "It's so hot! This ground is hot enough to fry an egg!"

As she spoke, she quickly ran to the shade of a tree by the roadside, taking deep breaths of the relatively cool air. Kanna, held in Bai Yu's arms, her little face flushed from the sun, reached out and grabbed Bai Yu's collar, whispering, "Bai Yu..."

"What's wrong, Kanna?"

"It's hot... Kanna wants some water."

"Okay, let's go prepare some water first."

Unohana took out several straw hats she had prepared in advance from her storage bag and distributed them to everyone: "Wear these to shield yourselves from the sun and avoid heatstroke. Then we'll go buy some sun-protective clothing."

She then gently placed the straw hat on her head, the brim covering most of her face, revealing only her soft jawline and a faint smile at the corner of her lips, her plain white clothes fluttering gently in the warm wind.

Robin put on his straw hat and looked around with some curiosity: "The architectural style here blends desert features, which is very interesting."

Her gaze swept over the roadside stalls selling colorful carpets, and the vibrant patterns and intricate designs on the carpets made her stop and take a second look.

"This pattern seems to be quite common in Alabasta."

"Let's find a hotel to settle down and rest first, and also ask around about Alabasta, since we're completely unfamiliar with this place."

Bai Yu's gaze swept across the end of the street, where a road leading inland could be vaguely seen stretching into the distance.

The next morning, just as dawn broke, Bai Yu and his companions heard a great commotion outside and immediately got up, as they had a lot to prepare for the day.

When I got up, the rapeseed field was already very hot from the scorching sun.

Two turns south of the dock lead to the unique livestock market of Alabasta, where rough hemp tents are set up on both sides. The camels, either drooping their heads and chewing hay, or swishing their tails to shoo away flying insects, are either tethered to the market. Most of the stall owners are burly men with thick beards and headscarves.

Upon seeing unfamiliar faces, they all raised their voices to solicit business. Their rough voices, mixed with the low whinny of camels, created a noisy cacophony in the sweltering air, which did not give a pleasant impression.

Bai Yu led the way, with Kanna clutching his collar with her little hand and holding a half-empty bottle of chilled coconut juice in her other hand. She would occasionally lick the bottle opening with her little tongue, and her round eyes would stare curiously at the tall camels. She gently poked Bai Yu's cheek with her finger: "Bai Yu, those big dogs are so tall, and they have little houses on their backs."

Everyone was amused by her description.