After about ten seconds, the officers on the ship finally snapped out of Kureha's particularly hilarious story.
Seeing that everyone's eyes were gradually narrowing, Gawain frowned and asked.
"The version I heard before wasn't as detailed as yours."
All I know is that the two giants fought for a long time in the Little Garden, all because of a little girl's words.
So, that little girl was one of you...
At this point, Gawain looked at Shakky and Kureha with a deep gaze.
On this vast sea, there are not many long-lived women like the two of them who are named after flowers.
But if you count carefully, you can still find three or four; and that's only what's been revealed so far.
So, are there any that haven't been exposed yet?
Furthermore, aren't these pawns scattered across various places and industries simply the eyes and ears of that Mary Geoise ancestor planted throughout the world?
While these eyes and ears may not be reliable, Imu can't rely solely on them to observe the world, can he?
Thinking this, Gawain sighed softly.
Nearby, Shakky and Kureha, who were being watched by Gawain, couldn't help but exchange a wry smile.
However, after just one glance, their smiles returned to their usual carefree demeanor.
They are no longer the same people they were back then.
Everything had nothing to do with the Dark Bird Ship or Gawain.
Their current candor and casualness in dealing with this matter are not because they have met Gawain, but because they are old.
Their creator, the unknown Imu, was no longer enough to instill fear in them...
Fear can make teenagers and those in their twenties scream, fear can make those in their thirties and forties retreat, and fear can make those in their fifties and sixties tremble.
But fear only makes centenarians laugh.
They've gotten old.
Although their bodies are still young, they are getting old nonetheless.
As Kureha and the other woman relaxed, Kalifa whispered a question to Gawain.
"My lord, given this situation, how should we deal with the two giants in the Little Garden?"
Their fighting will obviously affect our Sea Train plan. Should we eliminate them?
No sooner had Kalifa finished speaking than an excited Shiryu followed up with a message to Gawain.
Heh heh!
If you're going to eliminate them, please let me handle one of them, or even better, both of them!
"Sir, I've never actually killed a giant before, hehehehe!!!"
"Shiryu."
Gawain murmured Shiryu's name, and when Shiryu smiled and bowed in greeting, Gawain continued speaking to Shiryu.
"Their bounties were from ninety-seven years ago, and given the giants' style, they probably haven't committed any serious crimes."
Such a person should not be within your jurisdiction.
I hope you can gradually understand the difference between killing and execution.
You must understand!
"Yes, sir!"
Upon hearing this, Shiryu promptly knelt on one knee and bowed deeply to Gawain.
At the same time, Gawain turned to look at the huge, constantly fighting figures in the distance.
"Wait here for a moment, I'll go over and take a look!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gawain transformed into Rumble-Rumble Fruit and raced all the way to the vicinity of the two giants.
On the Dark Bird Ship, watching Gawain's departing figure, Rayleigh helplessly slapped his forehead.
"I knew it. Once guys like them have enough strength, they'll definitely try to steal from their opponents!"
"This is terrible! This is my third time going to sea, and I might still end up with nothing but scraps..."
Meanwhile, in the center of the Little Garden.
The giant with the long beard was plunging his long sword deep into the shoulder of the broad-faced, bearded giant.
At the same time, the broad-faced, bearded giant was not to be outdone, and his axe also struck the long-bearded giant in the waist!
When Gawain arrived, large amounts of blood were gushing from the two giants.
Gawain dodged the blood and stood in the distance between the two fighting figures, appearing as a half-thunder, half-human being.
Even so, the two fighters had already spotted Gawain.
Then the long-bearded giant pulled the sword from the body of the broad-faced, bearded giant.
"We should stop now, Brogy, we have guests!"
As for the battle this morning, well, let's just call it a draw!
"Fart!!!"
The broad-faced, bearded giant known as Brogy was clearly more irritable; he angrily pulled his axe from Dorry's waist.
"If the guests are here, they're here; if they don't want to fight anymore, they don't want to fight anymore. That's all perfectly reasonable!"
This guest is a good man; he did not hinder or affect our holy war, so of course we should welcome him!
It's a draw, huh!
Even if your sword pierces my shoulder, it won't kill me!
But if I use just a little more force with my axe, I can cut you in half!
So, you should have lost, Dorry!!!
As soon as he finished speaking, Brogy angrily shook his axe. After shaking off the blood, he quickly took advantage of the moment when his back was to Gawain to trim his beard.
Across from Brogy, Dorry pursed his lips unhappily.
"Nonsense!"
After giving a brief comment, Dorry tucked the broken sword back into his back and then gently stroked his long, flowing beard that reached his waist with his left hand.
As for the wound, haha, it's just that he lost tens of tons of blood. They wouldn't even notice such a minor injury.
Looking out in the sky at Dorry and Brogy, who bore at least a five-point resemblance to the Second and Third Masters, Gawain smiled slightly.
They are both typical giants: generous, magnanimous, sociable, and concerned with their image.
Just as Gawain was pondering, the bearded Dorry walked towards Gawain first.
"My esteemed guest, it's a pleasure to meet you. Your Devil Fruit is quite extraordinary!"
I am the strongest warrior of the younger generation in the Giant Kingdom of Elbaf, the Blue Ogre Dorry!
May I ask your name, sir?
"Pah!"
No sooner had Dorry finished speaking than Brogy frowned angrily.
"Don't listen to his nonsense, sir. I am the strongest of the younger generation in the Giant Kingdom Elbaf!"
Listen up, sir! The strongest Titan is none other than Brogy, the Brogy!!!
After saying that, Brogy shoved Dorry aside with his shoulder and stood in front of Gawain.
Gawain hovered about 25 meters in the air, which is about the height of a seven or eight-story building.
This height is exactly the same as Brogy's height.
So, Gawain stood in the air and nodded slightly to Brogy.
"I know you, the famous captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates, the Blue Ogre Dorry and the Brogy Brogy, renowned throughout the Grand Line and the New World."
As for me, I'm Gawain, it's a pleasure to meet you all.
As he spoke, Gawain lightly snapped his fingers.
Instantly, his entire body expanded outwards!
Just as Enel unleashed Thunder God's ultimate attack, Gawain swelled into a lightning giant over twenty meters tall, similar in size to Brogy and Dorry.
That's right, the ability to shape lightning is far too easy for Gawain.
It's just shaping; how could it be more difficult than a series of sophisticated operations like generating magnetism from electricity?
Gawain never liked to fight using the shaping method, because without changing the core, the shaped lightning was no different from ordinary lightning, and on the contrary, it consumed more physical strength and energy.
However, when it comes to communication, especially communication with such a large height difference, it's not a problem.
Shaping is actually a good option.
A moment later, the Thunder Giant Gawain extended his right hand to Dorry and Brogy.
Brogy pouted in annoyance as he saw Gawain's outstretched hand.
"Guest Gawain, you really have no manners! Why did you put Dorry's name before mine?"
"Ha ha!"
Beside him, Dorry laughed and came closer, then hugged the Thunder Giant Gawain tightly.
This lightning-shaped form is not mimicry; as the user of the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, lightning is Gawain, and Gawain is lightning.
Therefore, under Gawain's control, Dorry felt as if he had slapped real muscles.
Dorry hugged Gawain while laughing loudly.
"Guest, you really know your stuff, haha."
Putting my name before Brogy's is absolutely right. Although we're about the same strength, I'm always just a little bit stronger than him!
As soon as he finished speaking, Dorry put his arm around Gawain's shoulder and gave Brogy an excited smile.
Seeing this, Brogy snorted unhappily, then sat down on the ground in frustration.
"Hmph, so many years have passed, I've forgotten how old I am!"
All I remember is that from childhood to adulthood, people always called us two by the order of Blue Oni, Red Oni, and Dong Li Broki!
But on what grounds? This is outrageous!
At this point, Brogy slapped his forehead in frustration, but despite his unhappiness, he still waved to Gawain.
"Enough of that, sir. I'll go get some game to eat!"
We've almost eaten all the mammoths on this island, so would a Triceratops be acceptable?
You have such a body that gleams with lightning, and you're also a hearty man who has embraced our giants.
Then it's a Triceratops! Dinosaurs are what we should be eating!!!
After Brogy finished speaking, he rushed into the distant dense forest. It was clear that he was very satisfied with Gawain's lightning body.
After Brogy left, Dorry released Gawain, then casually grabbed a giant tree over six meters thick, snapped it in half with a flick of his wrist, and laid it horizontally in front of Gawain.
"Come, sit down!"
This island hasn't had a guest like you for seven or eight years!
In a little while, after Brogy finishes his hunt, I'll make you a roast meat. You must try my cooking!
Haha, what a great day! Brogy was in high spirits today, I had a blast playing, and I even met some unusual guests!
What a wonderful day!
At this point, Dorry found another giant tree of similar thickness, cut it down, and used it as a stool.
Seeing Dorry's forthright manner, Gawain nodded slightly.
"That's fine then. I'll thank you in advance, Dorry."
However, besides thanking you, there are some things I need to talk to you about.
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Dorry narrowed his eyes in confusion and asked Gawain in a low voice.
"Does the guest want to tell me stories about overseas, or what has happened in recent years?"
Haha, this is really something to look forward to!
Decades ago, I did meet some guests who told me a lot of things.
For example, there's a Pirate King on the high seas, it's unbelievable, the Laugh Tale actually exists.
Or perhaps the Pirate King died, leaving all his treasure on the Laugh Tale.
How boring! It's supposed to be the legendary Laugh Tale, but it's been tainted by some random treasure.
Those who find the Laugh Tale should be warriors who pursue ethereal legends, not greedy individuals relentlessly chasing after real treasures!
"Hmph, it's only because my holy war with Brogy isn't over yet, otherwise I would definitely make the ocean a bit purer now!"
At this point, Dorry clenched his fist in displeasure and slammed it hard on the ground beside him.
The spot he hit instantly cracked open, creating a ring-shaped fracture zone with a diameter of eight meters.
With a slight tremor in the ground, Gawain casually grabbed the giant log beneath him.
Moments later, lightning began to gather on the tree, then slowly released heat.
Accompanied by the woody scent emanating from the charred bark and grain, Gawain gently bent the heated trunk, shaping it into a suitable reclining form.
Immediately afterwards, he leaned comfortably against the tree.
Seeing Gawain's actions, Dorry chuckled.
"Impressive! You understand the principle that it's better to lie down than to be comfortable."
It's a pity I don't have a Devil Fruit ability like yours, Gawain, otherwise I would definitely give it a try.
A great warrior is one who fights fiercely in battle and rests as comfortably as possible when resting.
When it comes to rest, we've already lost to you, our guest, haha!
While laughing, Dorry clapped his hands, and with the gust of wind created by his gesture, Dorry gave Gawain a thumbs up.
Gawain, in response, gave a smile and continued.
"Thank you for the compliment, but it's nothing. Let's get down to business, Dorry."
"I am Gawain of Mary Geoise. My crew and I have some plans that we must complete for this Little Garden beneath our feet, which has emerged from antiquity."
"Oh? Mary Geoise? Gawain?"
At this moment, Dorry on the opposite side finally frowned.
"This is really frustrating. Someone as generous as you is actually one of those Celestial Dragons?"
That said, Gawain...
I seem to vaguely remember you; you're from one of those families, aren't you?"
After saying that, Dorry stroked his beard in frustration.
"This is terrible! I thought you were a friend, but it turns out you're an enemy!"
Hey, Celestial Dragon, Brogy and I have already gone this far, isn't that enough?
"So you insisted on chasing us all the way to this Little Garden?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Dorry sat there and drew his sword.
Dorry brandished the sword, pointed it at Gawain, and said.
"How long has it all been? Probably a hundred years, right?"
Back then, when Dorry and I first set sail, we hadn't done anything wrong, yet we were constantly harassed by pirates and the navy from all sides!
We simply wanted to go out to sea and see just how vast the world was!
As a result, we had barely left the New World, and hadn't even finished traversing a single route on the Grand Line, when we were harassed by countless enemies so much that we didn't even have time to get a good night's sleep!
Don't think I don't know what you're up to. You just want us giants to live in our own world forever!
You just want us to close our eyes!
Sailing should have been such a romantic thing, but after only about a year at sea, Brogy, my crew, and I were all exhausted!
Don't think I can't see how exhausted they are!
In our homeland, we do indeed love fighting, but we prefer fair and square fighting, a sacred battle where victory is decided face-to-face with melee weapons!
Even if we have ranged attack methods, we achieve them through our own skills and courage!
The relentless bombardment, the chaotic conspiracies and schemes—that is not what we seek, nor should it be the pursuit of this vast sea!
Dorry suddenly stood up, then held his sword in both hands, striking a pose that sent chills down Gawain's spine!
At this moment, Dorry hadn't ingested any explosives. Having just finished a close-quarters battle, he didn't need to team up with Brogy to unleash a Nation Conqueror technique like the one before him, which continuously built up momentum until that momentum was almost enough to sweep away everything!
And Gawain.
The giant-like figure reached out and a lightning blade, remarkably similar to Rokumei Kotetsu, appeared in his hand.
Holding the knife in both hands, Gawain smiled and nodded to Dorry.
"Although I have no ill intentions towards you, it would be impolite not to fight a warrior like you."
So, let me see the world-renowned Nation Conqueror of Elbaf!
"As you wish!!!"
Opposite him, countless seemingly tangible Haki flowed from Dorry's body. These gray-black Haki spread and covered his longsword in a seemingly chaotic but actually extremely regular manner!
The next instant, a longsword carrying a ton of Haki was raised high above Dorry's head.
"Take this attack as far as you can, descendant of the Celestial Dragon from Mary Geoise!"
Elbaf Nation Conqueror!
With Dorry's roar, the surrounding air currents surged and then rapidly converged.
In the next instant, a thick, domineering Haki, like a black arrow, slammed towards Dorry in the direction Gawain was swinging!
Logically speaking, the domineering Haki of an arrow should be described using the word "shoot".
But if this arrow were as broad and thick as a mountain range...
Using the word "smash" would be more appropriate!
He watched as the Nation Conqueror surged towards him like a tidal wave, rapidly churning and then converging with their momentum and shockwaves.
Gawain clenched his teeth in excitement.
This is what is called Nation Conqueror.
As expected, it is one of the strongest techniques of the Giants and even the World's Strongest, which Linlin wanted to learn her whole life!
I'm sorry, I haven't updated much lately.
Regular updates will resume tomorrow, with at least 8,000 words each time, so please don't worry.
Love you all.