Heading west from the southern port town of Nanohana, they could just make out a barren island on the opposite shore.
"That's Erumalu," Vivi said sadly. "It used to be an oasis. But after years without rain, the Sandora River's water level fell. The sea encroached on Erumalu, and with the harsh climate, it became a wasteland."
"And it's all that man's fault!"
Vivi clenched her fists, trembling with anger she could barely contain.
"Three years ago, the rain stopped falling in our country. No one thought much of it at first. Then, two years ago, someone found a huge shipment of Dance Powder at the Dock in Nanohana Town, bound for the capital, Alubarna. That's when things spiraled out of control."
Usopp immediately asked, "What's Dance Powder?"
Vivi explained, "Dance Powder makes clouds gather before they're ready to produce rain, creating artificial rainfall. It got its name because people dance for joy when the rain comes."
Zoro didn't understand. If it could make rain, wasn't that a good thing?
"But Dance Powder has a fatal flaw. It steals rain from regions downstream, so the World Government banned its production and use."
Luffy's face lit up with understanding. "Oh, so your dad's the bad guy, Vivi!"
Sanji chopped Luffy on the head. "He was obviously framed!"
Vivi couldn't hold back her tears. "Exactly. No matter how you look at it, this was a plot. But why would that man do this to our country? He even started laying the groundwork years ago."
At last, she could contain herself no longer. "What gives him the right?"
Rubick put a hand on Vivi's shoulder. "Let me tell you something. Dignity rests on the edge of a sword, and truth reaches only as far as a cannon can fire. My country went through