One Piece : Captain, We’ve Arrived at Laugh Tale

Before long, Penguin, Shachi, and Jean Bart had also ballooned in size, yet they continued eating as if insatiable.

Law's eye twitched uncontrollably.

What kind of absurd place is this?!

"Carl, is this really going to be okay? The Straw Hats have become enormous!" Law couldn't help asking Carl with concern.

"Hehe, it won't hurt them to suffer a bit, as long as they don't die!"

With that, Carl selected some food items and started eating, inviting the others to join in.

However, he urged everyone to resist temptation and eat in moderation—a test of willpower.

With Carl now eating, the remaining crew members felt reassured enough to sample the offerings. Still, controlling their appetites proved challenging with the enticing aromas and delectable flavors overwhelming their senses.

Carl spotted Marie reaching for a cake and immediately swatted her hand away.

"Mr. Carl, I want to eat cake," Marie protested with a pout.

"If you want to become fat, go ahead—I won't stop you!" Carl replied calmly.

At the mention of becoming fat, Marie immediately withdrew her hand. Though the cake looked tempting, for young women, gaining weight was the ultimate enemy—they would rather starve than compromise their figure. In this regard, women's willpower was truly formidable!

Tashigi, who was enjoying some pasta, asked curiously: "Mr. Carl, you mentioned this island is dangerous, yet we entered easily without encountering any beasts. Where exactly is the danger?"

Zoro, Law, Nami, and Robin all looked to Carl for an explanation.

Carl shrugged: "Try leaving the island, and you'll understand."

Leave the island?

Perplexed, Tashigi set down her pasta and walked toward the edge of the island.

After just a few steps, an enormous ant blocked her path.

Startled, Tashigi drew Shigure and slashed at the creature, but the ant parried with its foreleg. Alarmed, Tashigi sidestepped and successfully decapitated the insect with a precise strike.

"I see—attempting to leave triggers monster attacks?"

Tashigi murmured to herself as she continued forward.

Suddenly, a massive earthworm emerged, opening its maw to swallow her whole. With a grimace, Tashigi closed her eyes and sliced the worm in two.

Worm-like creatures were particularly unpleasant for women to deal with.

Carl explained: "Numerous beasts and monsters lurk around the island's perimeter. They won't prevent anyone from entering, but they will block all attempts to leave. Only those strong enough can escape!"

"They're collaborating with the island's predatory nature!" Law immediately understood the situation.

Indeed, Carl's choice of this island made perfect sense.

There was unlimited food available, and after eating, one could battle monsters to continuously enhance strength and physical capabilities. This was truly an ideal training ground.

Plus, with abundant food supplies, implementing the medicinal bath plan was now feasible!

On their journey to the Boing Islands, Law and Chopper had tested the medicinal bath formula and determined it viable. Thus, the medicinal bath plan would definitely proceed.

As for its effectiveness—that remained to be seen after implementation.

At that moment, the food aromas intensified.

Suddenly, roars erupted from the island's outskirts as enormous sea beasts came ashore, drawn toward the delicious offerings. Birds from the sky likewise descended rapidly, eating frantically.

"Even sea kings are attracted here—this island's appetite is truly immense!"

Zoro and the others watched warily as the sea beasts charged forward.

These sea beasts stood 20 to 30 meters tall, nearly matching Bepo in height. Defeating such creatures would require considerable effort, regardless of their actual strength.

"Bepo, transform into... Bepo?"

Nami was shocked to discover Bepo was no longer beside her.

Looking around frantically, they spotted Bepo and Carl standing atop the massive sword Kikoku, which rapidly ascended into the sky.

"Mr. Carl?"

"Hahaha! Friends, training has officially begun—everyone must survive! I'm heading back to the ship to rest, and when I return, we'll implement the medicinal baths. Try not to die!"

Carl smiled and waved cheerfully before flying off the island without hesitation.

As for why he brought Bepo along, Carl had his own plans.

"That bastard Carl! He abandoned us!" Nami growled, baring her teeth ferociously.

"My, I wonder if we'll die. Is it better to be trampled into a meat patty or swallowed whole by this island?" Robin casually delivered her characteristically morbid observations.

Zoro and Law drew their swords with resignation.

Since Carl had declared training officially underway, they knew he would show no mercy. This wasn't their first experience with the demon instructor's methods. Complaining would accomplish nothing.

More and more sea beasts crawled ashore until the island was entirely surrounded, making escape nearly impossible.

"Color Trap: Friend Yellow-Green!"

Marie quickly produced her palette, painted a pattern on one sea beast, and instantly befriended it. The creature obediently lowered itself, allowing Marie to climb aboard.

"Marie! Let us also—Marie?"

Nami's hopeful expression crumbled as Marie, riding atop the sea beast, promptly directed the creature away without offering her a ride.

While nibbling on a biscuit, Marie explained: "Nami, Teacher Carl privately instructed me not to help others unless they're facing imminent death. Otherwise, the training effect would be compromised. So I'm sorry, but I can't assist you—you must rely on your own abilities to survive."

Robin nodded: "Ah, Carl told me the same thing."

Zoro confirmed: "He told me too, especially regarding Nami, Chopper, and Usopp. He said those three are too timid and need the most training!"

Even Sanji chimed in: "Nami-swan, I sincerely apologize, but I can't fulfill my knightly duties this time—it's for your own good. But don't worry! If your life truly comes into danger, your knight will appear just in time!"

Nami felt like crying but had no tears left.

So she, Chopper, and Usopp—the timid trio—were being deliberately targeted by Carl?!

At that moment, Nami wanted nothing more than to rush back to the Thousand Sunny and pummel Carl, but leaving the island was now nearly impossible.

With enormous sea beasts surrounding them in every direction, escape seemed hopeless!

Suddenly, the island trembled beneath their feet. The ground began tilting, as if attempting to dump everyone—including the sea beasts—into the island's interior.

"Waaah! The island is moving!"

Zoro, Nami, and the others immediately scrambled uphill, fighting to maintain their footing.

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