Giant Brogy

The next day was clear and sunny, and the Merry was sailing on a calm sea.

"The weather's great today."

Nami gazed at the blue sea and sky, a rare smile gracing her lips. "I didn't expect the Grand Line to have such good weather."

"You must have had a tough time entering the Grand Line before," Vivi said with a squinting smile from beside her.

"Right after crossing Twin Capes, because of the influence of seven sea routes at once, that stretch of ocean is the most unpredictable..."

Vivi found she could only really chat with Nami on the ship, clearly not quite adapting to the personalities of the rest of the crew.

On the other hand, Speedy had already integrated with them and was having a blast.

"One pair! I've only got one card left~"

"A pair of twos! Report doubles." Luffy intercepted Lina.

"Gaga!!!"

"Ga."

"Well played, Speedy!" Lina exclaimed, praising Speedy for playing a bomb to pass him a card. "One nine, I win."

"Ga!"

After defeating Luffy in Landlord, Lina and Speedy high-fived in celebration.

As for why a duck could play cards?

Heaven knows.

"Damn it!"

Luffy grumbled, switching with Usopp, and ran upstairs himself. "Sanji, I want juice!"

"Got it. What about the rest of you?"

"I want alcohol."

"I want orange juice!"

"Me too!"

"No way, you guys are going to strip my orange trees bare!"

Nami refused them, delivering two fists.

Seeing the rowdy group, Vivi wore a long-lost smile.

She had been constantly on edge since setting out to sea, and this was the first time in years she had felt such a warm and joyful atmosphere.

In Lina's words, this was called "relaxation."

She began to try interacting with the others, tiptoeing behind Speedy to observe how Lina and the others were playing.

"Oh, it's Vivi. Want to give it a try? Landlord is really fun."

"No, no, I don't understand this game," Vivi replied, waving her hands dismissively at Usopp.

"Come on over, Little Sister," Lina beckoned. "This deck is pretty good, I'll teach you how to play."

"Thank you... Oh, but why do you call me Little Sister?" Vivi asked, a mix of confusion and embarrassment in her voice.

"Heh." Lina chuckled and pulled out a photo, placing it in front of Vivi. "What do you think? Pretty?"

"Wahaha~" Usopp burst into laughter, pounding the ground with one hand. "When did you take that, Lina?"

"Gaga!!" Even Speedy spread his wings and let out a cry to the sky.

The photo clearly showed Vivi standing on Speedy, shaking her hips and waving her hands in a dance.

Vivi's face turned completely red, and she lunged forward to snatch it back. "Give it back!"

"Dame." Lina placed a hand on Vivi's forehead, letting her flail and grab at the air.

"Damn you!"

"Give up, Little Sister."

Sanji came out with the juice and, upon seeing this scene, flew into a rage, his head erupting like a blazing flame. "You bastard Lina! How dare you bully my cute Princess Vivi!"

Sanji's stance was always firm: always on the side of beautiful women!

"Ooh, Usopp, catch!"

"Wait, wait, wait, I can't handle Sanji!"

"Throw it to Luffy quickly!"

"Wahaha, it looks like fun."

"This ship is truly magical." Nami smiled slightly, watching the group roughhousing on deck, and walked back into the cabin.

Even the most dejected person would become cheerful upon arriving here.

Three days passed like this, and the Merry continued its journey on the sea as usual. On the lookout platform.

"Everyone!"

"I see an island!" Lina shouted down, his gaze returning to the lush green island standing alone on the vast blue sea before him.

"An island stuck in the ancient era?"

A spark of excitement flashed in Lina's eyes. Besides coveting the bodies of the two giants, he had another wish. "When I was a kid, I dreamed of riding a dinosaur. I never thought I'd see living ancient creatures in this lifetime."

Little Garden had an inland river that led straight to the sea, and the Merry slowly sailed into the island along the river.

The environment was a tropical rainforest, with dense forests, heavy tree shadows, tangled vines, and moss-covered stones by the river.

The fresh air mixed with the fragrance of soil, grass, and trees, refreshing the mind and spirit, with melodious bird songs.

"I smell adventure! Sanji, I want an adventure bento!" Luffy shouted excitedly from the top of the Merry, turning his head.

"Adventure bento?" Sanji was puzzled. There was a dish he'd never heard of.

"It's just meat," Lina explained to Sanji with a smile. "A bento with only meat, no vegetables. Luffy loves it the most."

"No way!" Sanji's face turned green. "As a chef, I must ensure your nutritional balance. Luffy, if you dare to throw away the vegetables, I won't forgive you."

"Roar!!!"

"Wh-what was that sound?!" Usopp and Nami cowered in fear.

On the riverbank, several huge forest wolves were licking the carcass of a fierce tiger.

Seeing the Merry approaching, they stared at the crew with fierce eyes, but also seemed somewhat wary. They crouched down and slowly retreated into the shadows of the forest.

"That's terrifying! I don't want to go ashore!"

"We're doomed! I've contracted a disease where I'll die if I step on land~~"

Compared to the trembling Nami and Usopp, the others had already jumped off the ship, ready to stretch their legs. Even Vivi decided to go for a walk with Luffy.

Zoro and Sanji prepared to compete to see who could hunt larger prey.

"A hunting competition? That sounds interesting, I want to join too!"

"Sure, Lina. How about a little bet? Five hundred thousand Belly?" Sanji casually tossed a cigarette to Lina.

Lina's eyes lit up. Heh, that's what you're after, huh?

"Too small, your ambitions are too small. Whoever loses has to perform a headstand while washing their hair tonight."

"Interesting, I accept." Zoro's lips curled as he agreed and left.

Lina dropped anchor, securing the Merry. He lit the cigarette Sanji had given him and turned back to the two on the ship with a smile. "Are you sure you don't want to go for a walk? It's been pretty stuffy staying on the ship for days."

"No, no, I'd rather die than go ashore."

"What if, by any chance, the most dangerous thing is for you two to stay here?" Lina chuckled strangely.

Nami froze for a moment, then looked at Usopp. Their eyes met, and they suddenly realized.

They, the two weakest members, would be waiting for death if they stayed here?!

"Wait! Lina, wait for us!"

"Wuwuwu~~ Don't leave us behind!"

Nami and Usopp screamed and ran forward, urgently grabbing Lina's arms, one on each side.

"Heh, the journey of the Weak Trio begins."

Lina chuckled lightly, summoned a few undead to guard the ship, and led the two behind him into their jungle adventure.

However, they hadn't taken a few steps.

Rustle, rustle~~

A crisp sound of rustling leaves came from the distance. A huge dark shadow suddenly appeared deep in the forest, easily pushing aside the large trees in front of Lina like weeds.

Lina stared at the shadow, ready to summon the undead at any moment.

A giant face suddenly appeared, a rough face with a grin, a big yellow beard, and messy hair that couldn't be contained even by a helmet.

"A monster!!"

Panicked screams came from behind Lina. Nami and Usopp immediately clung to his back, tightly gripping his clothes.

"A giant? That's ridiculous," Lina whispered in amazement.

Even so, seeing a giant still felt incredible to him.

The big yellow-bearded giant grinned and spoke, "Gahaha, my name is Brogy. It's been a while since this island had guests."

"Hey, watch out behind you!"