Sauron

"Are you satisfied now, young man?"

Of course, Cifer wouldn't bother arguing with a brat who hadn't even grown up yet. He looked at Coron, who was still sitting on the ground with his hands behind his back, with a hint of mockery.

"Hmm! I'm still too young now. When I grow up, I will definitely replace you and become the World's Strongest!"

Coron stood up abruptly, patted his bottom, and his face was full of youthful innocence.

"Really? I hope you get what you want."

Cifer waved his hand and turned around, and the group returned to the Little Ul.

Then, they headed towards the Rainbow Bridge.

"So cool... Uncle Jaindo, can I be like them?"

As the Little Ul gradually disappeared into the distance, Coron's eyes seemed to be shining.

This man exudes a far stronger aura than the Straw Hat Luffy he encountered a few days ago; this is the man he admires.

"Maybe..."

Instead of shattering the boy's beautiful aspirations for the future, Jaindo picked him up and led him inside, wanting to inform the whole country of this man's arrival as soon as possible.

"It's true! Chopper, look! We're really sailing on the rainbow!"

Nolan picked up the little one beside him, and the two of them lay on the deck watching the colorful cheers below.

"The world is so big, there are really all kinds of wonders."

Hina was also shocked and didn't even notice that the lollipop in her mouth had fallen out.

"That must be the 'Sunny Realm' over there. I've heard Sauron mention it before, but I never thought I'd come here in person one day."

Looking at the towering tree before him, Kuzan thought of his old friend.

I wonder if he will blame himself.

"Nolan, could you cut my bangs? Just like before."

At this moment, Robin felt a strange tension, wondering when she would see Sauron again, who had been like a father figure to her during her childhood.

"No problem at all~ Robin will definitely be satisfied!"

Nolan knew her story, and he pulled a pair of scissors from the cabin, his face full of seriousness.

As they continued their journey, they unknowingly arrived at the second level of Elbaf: the Sunny Realm.

"So you are the people of Las Noches? The last 100 years have truly produced many heroes! Gegyagyagyagya~"

"A top-tier powerhouse like Red-Haired, who is also a benefactor who awakened many of our kin, welcome to Elbaf! Gababababa~"

When the Little Ul came to a stop, they heard two demonic laughs. The two men who had once been the leaders of the Giant Warrior Pirates were standing there waiting for their arrival.

"The two legendary giants, the Blue Ogre Brogy and the Red Ogre Dorry, are actually still alive in the world."

Lucci recognized the two of them at a glance.

Giants have very long lifespans!

With a warm welcome from the two men, Cifer and the others officially entered the village.

"The strongest power to fight enemies, the strongest liquor to treat friends, a once -Great Kingdom that dominated the New World, how interesting."

As a combat genius and fanatic, Lucci really liked the atmosphere here.

"You guys are lucky! You caught some really good wild animals today!"

Following Brogy's finger, a group of giants were gathered around a campfire in front of a tavern, skewering several beasts as large as themselves, and a rich aroma wafted through the air.

"Um, may I go to Sauron's place first?"

Robin looked around but didn't see the figure he had been longing for all this time, so he spoke.

"Oh, right! The person who just informed us said you're friends of the scholar. Go on, go on~ There's Mist Ship over there; the people on board will take you to see him! Gabababababa~"

Brogy scratched his head and laughed.

"We'll wait for you to return before starting the grand feast! Gegyagyagyagya~"

Dorry stretched out his hand and pointed in the direction they were going.

"Thank you so much everyone! I'm going to see my friend who's been waiting for me for so many years now!"

Without hesitation, Robin thanked everyone and walked in that direction.

"Oh dear, I should go and give him an explanation, after all, we've been friends for many years."

Kuzan followed behind her, hands in his pockets.

"I'm a bit bored anyway, let's wander around."

Lucci followed, his hands covering his head.

"The scenery over there looks nice~ Chopper, let's go check it out!"

"Good!"

Uta picked up Chopper and skipped after him.

"And me! I want to go and see too!"

Lilith, like a child whose mind is not yet mature, chased after the two with her arms outstretched.

"Then let's go, Captain Cifer!"

Nolan walked with his hands behind his back, taking small steps one by one.

"What a bunch of dishonest people."

Cifer waved to the giants, and the group followed closely behind Robin.

She is the main character this time.

Boarding the Mist Ship, the giantess Gulz, who had been waiting there, led them to float through the sky, just as Nolan had used his Devil Fruit powers.

"Elbaf is so beautiful~ It's like a fairyland on earth magnified many times over."

Uta exclaimed in amazement.

Not long ago, her vision was limited to the ordinary islands she had visited.

Therefore, the Uta's World that she could create in Elegia was merely the shape of that island.

But now that I've arrived in Elbaf and seen this breathtaking scenery, I understand what kind of environment can inspire such longing.

"They're so serious..."

Chopper looked down and saw some giant children or young people looking around and writing as if they were studying, unaware of them flying overhead.

"It was Mr. Sauron who taught them this knowledge!"

Gulz patiently satisfied Chopper and the others' curiosity one by one, and told them that Sauron wanted to meet them over there.

After traversing countless mountains and rivers, they finally arrived at their destination, and the group was once again awestruck by the sight before them.

The tree that reaches to the heavens extends to support a huge palace, and the Fountain of Life flows along its veins and hollows to form a waterfall.

Part of the tree has been petrified and weathered, making it look like a beach.

"This is so amazing..."

At this moment, even Lucci couldn't help but sigh.

My heart is beating so fast...

The thought of seeing that person soon made Robin feel as if the world had become exceptionally quiet, so quiet that he could even hear his own heartbeat.

"Oh no... oh no! Mr. Sauron has collapsed and is not moving!"

At that moment, a giant girl ran over from not far away and shouted anxiously to the crowd.

Following the direction of her finger, they saw Sauron lying on the shore, looking like he was covered in wounds.

"Eh~"

Everyone except Cifer couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

"It's alright! I'm a doctor, let me handle this!"

Chopper was about to rush forward when a slender little hand reached out and stopped him.

"He really is an idiot..."

"How could Robin call the injured person an idiot..."

Chopper was about to retort when Nolan covered his mouth.

"Let me go alone, you guys just wait here. Honestly, I was worried I'd be too nervous about this long-awaited reunion..."

Robin's lips curled into a smile as he slowly walked towards the figure, finally standing in front of him. At that moment, Sauron's narrowed eyes seemed to open a small crack.

Their eyes met, and it felt as if twenty-two years had passed, returning them to that day once more.