The sky was a clear, translucent blue, wisps of thin white clouds brushed across it. A refreshing breeze swept past, carrying several red maple leaves slowly down.
The Going Merry was docked along the coast at the edge of the archipelago as Reiner and the others set foot on one of these mysterious islands that had fallen from the sky.
This was an uninhabited ruin. Scattered marble statues, stone pillars, and altars stood amid the ruins, all broken and covered in moss.
The group walked along a stone path overgrown with vines, with a blazing red maple forest stretching out on both sides.
Buzz, buzz, buzz~~
A gigantic wasp suddenly flew out from the forest beside them. Its eyes glowed red, its sword-sharp stinger gleamed coldly, and several pairs of thin transparent wings beat at high speed as it charged toward them.
"So these are the things that attacked the East Blue? In other words, if we defeat that Golden Lion, the trouble in the East Blue will naturally be resolved, right?"
Clang!
Zoro's gaze darkened. His thumb flicked his blade from its sheath, and he stepped forward in a flurry of footwork. The instant he drew his sword, a green slash spiraled forth.
Shing—!
With the ring of a blade, a gash suddenly appeared across the wasp's body. Tufts of fur scattered through the air as its body fell to the ground and slid past the group.
Looking at the enormous wasp on the ground, Chopper frowned tightly. They had only been on the island for a short while, yet they had already been attacked by several abnormally powerful beasts.
"All the animals here seem to have evolved into vicious beasts. Not only are they powerful, but they've also become violent and cruel."
Although this world had all kinds