As the crew of the Straw Hats approached the island, they could feel a sense of foreboding hanging in the air. The sky above the island was dark and ominous, and the water surrounding it was choppy and rough.
As they landed on the shore, they were greeted by a group of villagers who were clearly in distress. They explained that their island had been cursed by a powerful sorcerer, and that they were unable to break the curse.
The curse had caused the island to become barren and lifeless. The crops no longer grew, and the animals had all disappeared. The villagers were suffering from hunger and disease, and they were desperate for help.
Moved by their plight, the crew of the Straw Hats decided to help break the curse. They asked the villagers if they had any leads on how to break it, and they were told of an ancient artifact that was said to hold the key to breaking the curse.