Here is a short, energetic piece capturing the vibe of that moment:
"Luffy, wait! The palace gates are crawling with Billions!" Sanji shouted, deflected a flurry of blades with a burning kick. "We’ll hold the line here. You just keep running!"
"Is that a... banana with teeth?!" Usopp shrieked, his legs already vibrating in a pre-sprint jitter.
The desert sun was a physical weight, but the panic in the streets of Alubarna was heavier. Below the rainless sky, the ground suddenly erupted as a massive, scaled snout shattered the cobblestones.