The two prisoner carts were nearing the end of their journey; Lubin Tavern was in sight. The journey from the foot of Guru Mountain to Lubin Tavern hadn't taken long. However, this short period, less than an hour, had been enough to make the Treasure Hunters at the foot of Guru Mountain boil over with excitement.
This group of Treasure Hunters, as if suddenly bewitched, blocked the road. They created a modest but significant obstacle just outside the tantalizingly close Lubin Tavern.
To understand why this obstacle formed, one must consider the Treasure Hunters' purpose in coming here.
These Treasure Hunters came to Guru Mountain to make a fortune. They had initially fantasized about finding the White Cloud Fruit on the mountain, selling it for a good price, and thus transforming their lives and achieving success.
