The desert in Alabasta has a large temperature difference between day and night; it can reach over 40 degrees Celsius during the day and drop below freezing at night.
Currently, there is a group of people in the desert constantly complaining about Alabasta's volatile weather.
"Vivi! The temperature difference between day and night in your Alabasta is too extreme, isn't it? It was so hot during the day that it was unbearable!"
Nami, wrapped in a white trench coat with only her delicate face showing, complained to Vivi beside her.
"Nami! That's how it is in the desert. It will get much better once we leave the desert!"
Vivi, with blue hair and wearing traditional Alabastan attire, reassured her with a smile.
"Ahhh! I want to drink water! Water, water, water!"
Hearing Luffy shouting, Nami's brows furrowed more and more until... *thump*... "Ow (It hurts!), Nami, why did you hit me!"
Luffy covered his head and looked at Nami pitifully.
"Whose fault do you think it is that we don't have water to drink!"
"Exactly! Luffy, if you hadn't spilled water everywhere, would we be without water now?"
"That's right! That's right! It's all Luffy's fault!"
Chopper also joined everyone in denouncing Luffy.
"Huh!!! It's clearly because that water pouch wasn't sturdy! Who told you, Nami, to be so greedy for a bargain? If we had bought the one I liked..."
Luffy also retorted, unconvinced.
"What! You mean it's all my fault!"
*Thump*... "Ahhh! I'm sorry!"
Vivi looked at Luffy, who was squatting on the ground, feeling a bit sorry for him, so she started to persuade Nami:
"Alright, Nami, Luffy didn't do it on purpose. Let's all bear with it a bit longer; we should be able to get out tomorrow!"
Hearing Vivi's words, Nami took the hint and stopped scolding Luffy, though she still growled fiercely:
"Hmph! Luffy, you better reflect on yourself!"
Just as the group was bickering, Zoro, who was walking ahead, suddenly noticed something and spoke to the others behind him:
"Stop messing around, it looks like there's someone ahead!"
"What! Someone!"
Hearing that there was someone ahead, everyone present's eyes lit up. Someone meant water.
"Then let's hurry over!"
Luffy urged them to go quickly.
"Idiot Luffy! Do you know who they are? What if they're bad guys!"
Hearing Luffy's words, Nami immediately yelled from the side.
"Nami is right! It would be bad if we ran into Crocodile's men!"
Hearing Zoro say that, Luffy also quieted down. Their goal this time was to go to the capital to stop the rebels.
If they were intercepted here, they might not make it in time for the rebel attack on the city.
"Then what should we do?"
"Let me go take a look! Luffy! They probably don't know me!"
Just as everyone was at a loss, Chopper stepped forward and said, and Nami, after thinking carefully, also nodded in agreement.
After all, there was no other way now. If the other party was really an enemy, they would just have to temporarily bypass them.
"Alright, but if you find any danger, you must retreat immediately! Understand?"
"Don't worry, everyone!"
After speaking, Chopper, with his small bag on his back, walked towards the distant light.
As Chopper approached the light, his eyes were so wide with shock that they almost popped out of their sockets.
"What! How can there be so many houses in the desert!"
Indeed, what appeared before Chopper's eyes was a cluster of villas, each brightly lit and magnificent.
However, their appearance in the desert seemed very strange.
"I haven't run into a ghost, have I!"
Chopper, who was naturally afraid of ghosts, started to tremble uncontrollably at the thought. Just as Chopper was wondering whether to run away quickly...
*Whoosh*... A Security Force member, wearing a Security Force uniform similar to Academy City's, instantly appeared in front of Chopper and warned:
"Who are you! Get away from here immediately, or don't blame me for being impolite!"
"Ehh ehh ehh!!! A ghost appeared! Don't eat me! I don't taste good!!!"
The Security Force member looked at the raccoon dog in front of him, utterly confused. This thing didn't seem very smart.
"Raccoon dog! I don't care what you are! Outsiders are not allowed here, so leave quickly!"
Hearing the words 'raccoon dog', Chopper seemed to have a taboo touched, and he actually yelled at the Security Force member:
"I'm a reindeer!!! Not a raccoon dog!!!"
"I don't care what you are! Now, immediately, leave here! Otherwise..."
At this point, the Security Force member reached for the hilt of the sword at his waist.
"I... I... I'll leave right away!!!"
Seeing the other party's unapproachable demeanor, Chopper immediately gave in.
Just as he turned around, a soft, innocent voice came over:
"Oh! It's a reindeer!!! What a cute reindeer!!!"
Hearing the word 'reindeer', Chopper's eyes instantly lit up, and he turned to look at the source of the voice.
He saw a cute blonde loli tilting her head, looking at him with surprise.
"Tina! Why aren't you sleeping? You're out here again!"
At this point, the Security Force member slapped his forehead as if remembering something, and continued:
"I almost forgot, you have owl blood factors, so you're very energetic at night!"
Although this Security Force member didn't recognize all the Cursed Children, Tina was very famous throughout the Security Force.
After all, the Security Force would always find Tina sleeping soundly by the roadside when cleaning during the day.
Over time, Tina became famous in the Security Force.
"Wow! You can tell I'm a reindeer at a glance!!!"
Tina's cute little face was full of confusion:
"Is it strange that I recognized you as a reindeer? Although talking reindeer are indeed rare!"
Although Chopper could talk, Tina didn't find it particularly incredible.
After all, Monster Country Federation was full of monsters. Talking animals were everywhere.
"Hehe! It's just that people always mistake me for a raccoon dog!"
Chopper said, rubbing his head with his small hand, looking a bit embarrassed.
"Oh! I see! I see you're alone, would you like to come in for a glass of water?"
"Ehh ehh ehh!!! Can I? This uncle said strangers aren't allowed near your place!"
Tina, upon hearing this, looked at the Security Force member with a blank expression and softly said:
"No?"
Looking at the little loli who was trying to be cute, the Security Force member could only nod helplessly:
"Alright! Let him in, but, this reindeer, I advise you not to have any bad ideas! Otherwise..."
At this point, a strong killing intent flashed in his eyes. Seeing this, Chopper immediately felt a chill run down his spine.
He frantically nodded impatiently and loudly promised:
"Please rest assured! I promise not to do anything dangerous!"
"Hmph! It better be!"
And so, Chopper followed Tina into the cluster of villas that had suddenly appeared in the desert.
The Security Force member watched their retreating figures, his middle and index fingers pressed together on his temple, and he softly said:
"Captain! That little girl Tina led in an unidentified reindeer!"
"Alright! I know. You don't need to worry about this. Continue to be vigilant!"
"Yes!"