A prehistoric island. There is a circular lake in the center.
A lost green algae head dragged a triceratops ten times its size, and for the third time, it emerged from the jungle and arrived at the lake.
"What's going on with this island? There are lakes everywhere! This is already the third one, and they all look the same!"
How incredible.
Zoro's face darkened.
This island is simply a maze!
Thud!!
Suddenly, a loud noise came from not far away.
The sound of metal colliding spread out in the form of a shockwave.
Like a hurricane passing by, the towering trees around the lake bent under the pressure of the airwaves, and the ripples on the lake's surface rose on one side, crashing like waves toward the other.
Unfortunately, Zoro was on the shore and was hit in the face by the waves, getting completely soaked.
Drops of water dripped down his cheeks, and Zoro's mood became as turbulent as the lake.
"What's that noise? It's been going on ever since the volcano erupted."
He looked in the direction of the commotion.
However, the trees here were too tall and blocked the view.
Leaving the triceratops behind, Zoro walked along the lakeshore.
After passing through a patch of jungle, a creature appeared in his field of vision, with a shape identical to that of a human—except it was at least ten times taller than him.
"Giant?!"
Zoro's expression was one of astonishment.
Both giants had bodies over twenty meters tall. One held a shield in their left hand and a giant axe in the right, while the other wielded a long sword.
Thud!!
The two weapons clashed fiercely, producing a sound that could almost shatter one's eardrums.
Due to the battle, the forest within a hundred-meter radius was destroyed, and a circular, deserted area appeared in the dense jungle.
It was like their arena!
"The Grand Line really has it all..."
Zoro looked up, paying close attention to both sides of the battle.
It could only be said that the two were evenly matched, neither able to overpower the other.
As he was thinking, the one wielding the giant axe blocked the enemy's sword strike and, forced to retreat, stepped back with his right foot.
Zoro's expression stiffened. He quickly moved to the side to avoid it.
Crack!
Several tall trees were crushed.
"Hmm?"
It seemed the giant with the axe noticed something small at his feet and paused, looking to the side.
The other giant with the long sword also noticed the unexpected visitor:
"Human?"
The two giants stopped fighting simultaneously and looked at each other.
The giant with the axe burst out laughing:
"Gegyagyagya! 73,466 fights, Brogy!"
"Gabababa!! 73,466 draws, Dorry!"
They both sat down, panting, and looked at Zoro.
Zoro instinctively grabbed the hilt of his sword.
"It's been a while since we've seen a new guest, human. I smell rum," the giant with the axe greeted with a smile.
If it were an ordinary person, they would've obediently brought the rum already.
But Zoro was clearly not ordinary.
He took out the gourd hanging from his waist and took a sip in front of the giants.
"Sorry, I'm out."
The giant with the axe: "..."
The giant with the long sword:
"Shishishishi!"
At that moment, a hearty laugh came from not far away.
Zoro and the giants looked over.
They saw Luffy walking slowly with Vivi, as if on a leisurely stroll.
Luffy was laughing uncontrollably, saying, "You really are amazing, Zoro."
"Luffy!" Zoro raised an eyebrow, not knowing what he was laughing at.
"Hey, Elbaf giant, we have rum on our ship, but right now we only have black tea."
Luffy shook his head—asking Zoro for a drink was like asking for death. It would be a miracle if he shared.
Vivi, standing beside them, looked at the giant and nervously raised the teapot in her hand.
Earlier, in the House of Wax, Luffy had deliberately asked her to bring the teapot. She hadn't understood why at the time, but now she knew.
"You know Elbaf?" The longsword giant looked surprised.
"The Kingdom of Elbaf, known as the strongest country in the world. Anyone who sails the seas has heard of it."
The longsword giant laughed heartily, with a generous tone: "I like you, human. I am Dorry, a warrior of Elbaf."
The other giant laughed and said: "Gabababa, I am Brogy, from the same homeland."
"I am Luffy, captain of the Straw Hat Pirates. This is my vice-captain, Zoro, and she is Vivi, princess of Alabasta."
There are several giant kingdoms, but the most famous is naturally Elbaf.
Some giants are gentle, but Elbaf is not like that. They are synonymous with harshness and ferocity.
Of course, the two giants in front of them weren't fierce—instead, they were warm and generous.
And they had a simple nature.
On the word of a little girl, the former captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates had fought for a hundred years.
"So, you're pirates. The last time I saw pirates challenging the Grand Line was a long time ago."
Brogy reminisced and then said warmly, "Gabababa, let me take you to my house and host our guests from afar."
"Wait, we should go to my house."
"No, my place has delicious grilled meat!"
Seeing the two giants about to argue, Luffy smiled and said, "Let me offer you a cup of tea first. Vivi?"
"Yes."
Vivi quickly poured two cups of tea and handed them to the giants.
Dorry and Brogy took them curiously.
However... what was a teacup for humans was held between two fingers by the giants—it was hard to even notice.
After drinking, their eyes lit up.
"This taste is different from alcohol. It's very good—but there's so little!"
"Another cup."
Vivi refilled them quickly, but the teapot didn't last long.
The giants were still unsatisfied, and to thank Luffy, they extended another invitation.
But neither would back down.
"Let's have a barbecue here," they decided in the end.
Zoro contributed the triceratops he had hunted.
The group gathered around the campfire, enjoying the barbecue and chatting.
"Mr. Dorry, Mr. Brogy, why do you fight?" Vivi asked curiously.
They both paused for a moment, then laughed and answered in unison:
"We forgot!"
Brogy smiled, "We've been fighting for a hundred years. The reason doesn't matter anymore. Now, we just want to settle who's stronger and return to Elbaf with the permanent pose."
"What about the loser?" Vivi asked, eyes wide.
"Who knows? But I won't lose."
"For the glory of Elbaf, I won't lose either!"
"No, I'm the one favored by the gods of Elbaf, Brogy. I'll be the winner in the end!"
Their heads collided, their gazes clashing like sparks in the air.
Vivi didn't understand any of it.
Since they had a permanent pose, why didn't they return together?
At that moment, Luffy stood up.
"Wait a second, you mentioned the gods of Elbaf..."
With those words, he transformed into Gear Fifth.
"Is that so?"
The two giants fell silent.
Vivi, having never seen Luffy like this, covered her mouth in surprise. Zoro had seen it before, so he wasn't shocked—but what did this have to do with the God of Elbaf?
Dorry and Brogy exchanged glances, eyes scanning Luffy's form.
"It looks a bit similar… like the statue I saw. But not quite the same. What do you think, Dorry?"
"It's a little similar. Is your name Luffy? What's the meaning behind your form?"
A statue? Is there a statue of the God of Elbaf in Elbaf? Luffy returned to normal and laughed.
"Seems I'm not your God of Elbaf. This form of mine is called the Sun God. Do you know the legend of Nika?"
"Nika? The Liberation Warrior, Nika?"
"Isn't that just a legend? So it's real!" They were shocked.
"Aren't I standing here in front of you, alive? You could say I'm his successor."
Luffy rolled his eyes.
"Ah, I see. So you are a god, a truly remarkable figure! My apologies for earlier!"
"Hahaha, as the Sun God, I bless you, two honorable warriors of Elbaf, and hope you return to your homeland soon."
"Ah, I see!"
All three burst out laughing.
Zoro also laughed, impressed by how easily Luffy bonded with the two giants.
Vivi looked confused, not understanding what was so funny, and quietly helped with the barbecue.
(End of Chapter)
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