Capítulo 99: One Piece: A Side Story – The Forgotten Isle (Part 100)
The Thousand Sunny drew closer to the mist-shrouded island, the crew's excitement mixed with an unspoken tension. The island, seemingly untouched by time, loomed in the distance, its jagged peaks rising like silent sentinels from the ocean. The air around them had grown unnaturally still, and the usual sounds of the sea seemed to fade into an eerie silence. As the ship sailed forward, the glow from the Heart of the Forgotten Isle continued to pulse in Luffy's hands, growing brighter the closer they got.
"Something's strange about this place," Robin said quietly, her sharp eyes scanning the island as they approached. She felt an invisible pressure building, as though the island itself was watching them. "I don't know what it is, but I can feel it."
Luffy, oblivious to her concern, was already bouncing with excitement. "This is gonna be awesome! A new island means new friends, new enemies, and lots of food!" His grin was infectious, but even he couldn't ignore the creeping sense of unease that hung in the air.
Zoro, ever the realist, sheathed his swords and folded his arms. "Let's just be careful. We've learned the hard way that appearances can be deceiving."
Nami, standing beside Robin, nodded. "We need to stay alert. Something about this place doesn't sit right with me."
As the ship drew closer to the island's shores, the mist thickened, obscuring their vision even more. A low rumble of thunder sounded in the distance, though the sky above remained clear. The storm seemed to be coming from the island itself, an unnatural force that had taken root in the land.
"We're almost there," Franky shouted from the ship's controls. "Get ready, everyone!"
The crew braced themselves as they sailed through the mist, and soon, the silhouette of the island's shoreline appeared through the fog. The beach was lined with massive, ancient stones, carved with symbols they didn't recognize. The ruins seemed to stretch far into the jungle beyond, the trees towering high into the sky, their leaves whispering in the wind.
Luffy jumped onto the dock with his usual enthusiasm. "Alright, let's go! No time to waste!"
Sanji followed, striking a dramatic pose as he landed. "I'm not here for sightseeing, but if there's a beautiful woman on this island, I'll be sure to show her some manners."
"Focus, you pervert," Nami said, swatting at him as she stepped off the ship. "Let's see what we're dealing with first."
The crew disembarked and stood on the edge of the beach, taking in the sights. The strange ruins in the distance seemed to beckon them, their weathered stone walls barely visible through the overgrown vines and trees. There was an ancient air to everything around them, as though the island had been untouched for centuries.
"These ruins," Robin murmured, her fingers brushing against the ancient stone. "They're incredibly old. I've never seen anything like them."
"You think this is linked to the Heart?" Nami asked, her gaze shifting between the glowing artifact and the island's eerie landscape.
"It's possible," Robin replied, her tone thoughtful. "There's an old legend I've heard about—an island that was once home to a civilization with the power to control time. But that's all it is—a legend. We'll have to explore to see if there's any truth to it."
Franky, ever the engineer, inspected the nearby ruins with curiosity. "These structures don't look like anything I've ever seen before. They're built to last."
As they ventured deeper into the island, the mist seemed to thicken around them, enveloping the crew in an almost suffocating atmosphere. The forest was alive with strange sounds, the rustling of unseen creatures hidden in the dense foliage. Luffy, leading the charge, didn't seem fazed by the foreboding surroundings.
"Come on, let's see what's inside!" he shouted, his voice echoing through the mist.
The crew followed him into the jungle, their steps careful but determined. As they approached the heart of the island, the air grew colder, and the trees grew taller, their trunks gnarled and twisted, as if they had been shaped by something unnatural. The deeper they ventured, the more oppressive the atmosphere became.
Finally, after what seemed like hours of navigating through the dense jungle, they reached the foot of a massive stone structure—an ancient temple that looked as though it had been carved directly into the mountain itself. The entrance was flanked by towering statues, their features worn down by time, yet their gaze was still sharp and intimidating.
Luffy ran up the steps, his excitement palpable. "This is it! Let's go!"
Robin and the others hesitated for a moment, feeling a powerful energy radiating from within the temple. It was the same energy they had sensed ever since leaving the Forgotten Isle—the pulse of the Heart. The temple seemed to hum with life, its walls covered in mysterious symbols that no one could decipher.
"This place… It feels like it's alive," Chopper said, his voice trembling slightly.
"Let's find out what's inside," Luffy called out, pushing open the massive stone doors with a single burst of strength.
The crew followed him inside, their eyes adjusting to the dim light. The air was thick with dust, and the silence was deafening. But as they ventured further, they could feel it—an undeniable presence, as if something, or someone, was waiting for them.
The Heart in Luffy's hands pulsed once more, its light growing brighter, signaling that they were closer to uncovering the island's true secrets.
And then, from the shadows of the temple, a voice spoke—low and ominous.
"Welcome, travelers."
To be continued...
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