Guided by the Eternal Pose attached to the invitation, the Thousand Sunny sailed across the vast ocean for several days. As it drew ever closer to its destination, the surrounding seas became unusually lively. All sorts of ships—from luxurious passenger liners flying the kingdom's flag to menacing pirate warships, and from exotic or technologically advanced special vessels—were all heading in the same direction, as if all rivers were flowing into the sea.
A complex aroma began to fill the air, a mixture of fuel, spices, the smell of sweat, and a faint energy fluctuation. In the distance, the outline of an island appeared on the horizon, but the sight was astonishing.
It wasn't a natural island, but rather a giant artificial city floating on the sea!
Countless towering buildings stand side by side, shimmering with neon lights and holographic projections; giant Ferris wheels and roller coaster tracks coil like steel dragons above the city; thousands of ships are moored in the port area, bustling with noise and deafening clamor. The entire island is shrouded in a faint energy shield, seemingly composed of countless colored points of light, serving both as protection and as a never-ending light show.
This is " Delta Island "—a dreamlike and crazy place created by " King of Festivities " Buena Festa.
"Wow--!!!" Luffy's mouth gaped open in an "O" shape, his eyes widening to be bigger than fists, "Super-awesome!!"
"Is... is this really an island?" Usopp leaned on the railing, stunned by the surreal sight.
"Truly... an astonishing feat." Robin exclaimed slightly, his gaze sweeping over the unique architectural styles and technological creations.
Franky was so excited he was practically smoking. "Super!!! This is the ultimate expression of male romance!"
Nami was quickly calculating how many Beli it would take to build and maintain an island of this size, and how much she could earn here.
Sanji, looking at the bustling crowd in the direction of the port, had already begun searching for the beautiful woman.
Zoro, holding his sword, frowned at the excessively noisy environment, but could also sense the presence of powerful individuals hidden within.
Brook's fingers danced on the strings, eager to sing. "Yo ho ho ho~ What a grand stage!"
Chopper hid behind Jinbe, both frightened and curious.
Ace whistled. "Making such a big fuss, that Festa seems to be no ordinary person."
Allen's senses, like an invisible network, silently covered the artificial island. He immediately detected several extremely powerful life auras mixed among the auras of countless ordinary people. At the same time, he also clearly sensed that the energy shield enveloping the island was not merely decoration or defense; it contained a complex monitoring and energy guidance mechanism, and even... a subtle mental suggestion, amplifying the excitement and consumer desires of those who landed on the island.
"It's really not simple," Allen thought to himself. This island itself is like a meticulously designed giant trap, or rather... a stage waiting for its prey to fall into the net.
Following the guide, the Thousand Sunny entered the massive, city-like port of Delta Island. On the dock, staff in uniforms with standardized smiles efficiently guided the ship to its berth, handing out thick guidebooks and electronic wristbands.
"Welcome to Delta Island!" a staff member said to Nami with a smile. "This is your wristband, which serves as your identification and can also be used for all purchases, information inquiries, and participation in various activities on the island. Please be sure to abide by the island's rules. Have a great time!"
The rulebook is filled with densely packed clauses, the core of which is nothing more than prohibiting large-scale armed conflict (minor skirmishes are resolved in designated areas), abiding by the rules of each event, and... the final interpretation right belongs to the organizer.
Luffy, already impatient, stretched out his rubber arm, grabbed a giant cotton candy stall in the distance, and launched himself there. "Cotton candy--! Here I come!"
"Hey! Luffy! Don't run around!" Nami shouted angrily, but in the blink of an eye, Sanji also disappeared into the crowd (chasing after Lady), and Franky and Brook excitedly rushed to different areas.
"Looks like we'll have to split up again." Zoro sighed helplessly, but still followed Luffy's direction to prevent him from causing too much trouble.
Ace smiled and said, "You're free to do whatever you want. You have the bracelet anyway, we'll contact each other later." With that, he blended into the crowd.
Usopp and Chopper stayed close to Nami and Robin, deciding to find a place to find out what was going on.
Jinbe, on the other hand, chose to stay near the port, observing the ships and people coming and going.
Allen nodded to Nami and Robin: "Be careful, I'll go check from a higher vantage point." With that, his figure blurred slightly and disappeared from the spot. The next moment, he appeared on the top of a nearby high-rise building, overlooking this bustling and eerie dream city.