Capítulo 92: One Piece: A Side Story – The Forgotten Isle (Part 93)
The vault was a vast, cathedral-like chamber, its walls lined with intricate carvings that depicted ancient battles, long-forgotten gods, and the rise and fall of civilizations. The air was thick with the weight of centuries of history, and the floor beneath the Straw Hat Pirates seemed to pulse with an unspoken power.
Luffy, unable to contain his excitement, dashed ahead, his footsteps echoing through the cavernous space. "This is it! I can feel it!" he shouted, his voice reverberating off the stone walls.
Zoro, ever the realist, kept his guard up. "Don't get too carried away, Captain. Something's off about this place."
Robin's eyes were wide as she examined the surroundings. "It's older than anything we've seen before. The carvings, the symbols... everything about this place speaks of an ancient, forgotten civilization. Whoever built this vault wanted to hide something very powerful."
Sanji lit another cigarette, his gaze flicking around the chamber. "I've got a bad feeling about this. We've come this far, but this place gives me the creeps."
Nami nodded, her hand instinctively tightening around her Weather Staff. "I agree. There's something strange about the way this place is... alive. I don't think we're alone."
As they continued into the center of the vault, they reached a large, circular platform. At the center of the platform was a pedestal, upon which sat a glowing orb. It pulsed with an eerie, otherworldly light, casting shadows across the chamber.
"That must be the Heart," Robin whispered, her voice filled with awe and caution.
Luffy stepped forward, his eyes locked on the orb. "It's beautiful! This is what we've been looking for!" He reached out a hand to touch it.
"No, Luffy!" Robin shouted, but it was too late. Luffy's fingers brushed against the orb, and the moment he made contact, the entire vault shook violently. The glowing orb flared to life, its light blinding, and the chamber began to distort as if reality itself was warping.
A booming voice echoed throughout the vault, reverberating in their minds. "Foolish mortals. You dare to claim the Heart of the Forgotten Isle? Only those who are worthy may wield its power. Prove your strength, or face destruction!"
The ground trembled as massive stone doors slammed shut, sealing the pirates inside the vault. The light from the orb intensified, and the chamber began to change, shifting into a surreal landscape. The walls melted away, revealing a vast, endless expanse of swirling energy and shifting landscapes—a place that seemed to exist outside of time itself.
Before they could react, figures began to materialize from the shadows, towering and imposing. They were ancient guardians, but these were unlike any they had faced before. Their forms were made of pure energy, their eyes glowing with an unsettling blue light.
"These aren't like the golems or the shadow creatures," Zoro muttered, drawing his swords. "They're something else entirely."
The first of the guardians advanced, its body crackling with energy. It raised its hand, and in an instant, the air itself seemed to ripple with a force of unimaginable power. "Defeat us, or be lost in time forever," it said in a voice that sounded like a thousand whispers.
Luffy, undeterred, cracked his knuckles. "Bring it on! I'm not backing down from a fight!"
As Luffy charged forward, the guardian raised its hand, releasing a wave of raw energy that struck him square in the chest, sending him flying backward. The impact was enough to send a shockwave through the entire chamber, but Luffy quickly recovered, grinning as he stood back up. "That tickled!" he shouted, bouncing back into the fray.
Sanji kicked off the ground, his legs enveloped in flames. "Diable Jambe—Flame Dance!" He launched himself at the nearest guardian, his flaming legs colliding with the energy creature's chest. But instead of crumbling, the guardian absorbed the attack, its body flickering as the flames vanished into the air.
"They can absorb attacks!" Sanji shouted, backing away. "This isn't good!"
Robin's sharp eyes studied the guardians closely. "These guardians are not just protecting the Heart—they are manifestations of the island's will. They are part of the very energy that sustains this place. We need to understand their nature if we're going to beat them."
Zoro, ever the strategist, narrowed his eyes. "Then let's start by figuring out how to hit them. If we can't hurt them with brute force, we need a different approach."
The guardians circled the crew, their glowing eyes tracking every movement. The air crackled with tension as the pirates prepared for the fight of their lives. These were no ordinary opponents; they were the very embodiment of the island's power, and they would not let anyone pass without proving their worth.
Luffy, sensing the seriousness of the situation, turned to his crew with a determined expression. "Alright, guys! We're getting out of here, no matter what! We'll figure out how to beat these guys together!"
"Just be careful, Captain," Robin warned. "These guardians may not be defeated by physical strength alone. We need to think outside the box."
As the battle began in earnest, the Straw Hat Pirates realized they were up against something far more powerful than they had ever imagined. The Heart of the Forgotten Isle had chosen its guardians for a reason, and to claim it, they would have to prove their worth not just in battle, but in heart and spirit.
The guardians began to move, their forms shifting like liquid energy, and the Straw Hat Pirates braced themselves for what would be their greatest challenge yet.
To be continued...
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