Just as Zoro turned to head into the island and support his companions, he suddenly sensed something and looked back toward the sea.
Warships densely surrounded the coast, but some sort of commotion seemed to have broken out behind them. Tense shouts could faintly be heard.
Zoro frowned slightly. His gaze passed through the gaps between the warships, and he quickly spotted the silhouette of an enormous vessel.
For a sailing ship, its size was beyond description.
If the Going Merry looked like a small child beside a warship, then before this suddenly arrived giant vessel, the exact same comparison could be applied to the warships.
"What the hell is that...?"
Zoro instinctively took a step back, his mouth slightly open as shock left him speechless.
Soon, he saw two burly figures appear at the bow, carrying a giant sword and a battle axe over their shoulders.
"Gyagyagyagya! What a spectacular sight, Broggy! This is the first time I've seen so many warships!"
"Gababababa! They look terrified, Dorry! No matter how many rats there are, they'll tremble before a fierce tiger!"
"Gyagyagyagya!!"
The two men at the bow shook their shoulders and threw back their heads in hearty laughter.
The newcomers were the warriors of the Giant Race, their two great chiefs—Blue Ogre Dorry and Red Ogre Brogy!
Clang!!
As the laughter subsided, the massive, somewhat worn weapons slammed together. Dorry and Broggy took a great step forward!
Broggy grinned broadly, baring two rows of grim teeth.
"Let's hurry and help our friends, Dorry!"
"Indeed! Let's show the Marines the strength of the great giant warriors!"
Dorry replied with a grin.
"That move is coming!"
"Hahaha! Fall back!"
"Make room for the chiefs!"
Seeing the great sword and giant axe pressed together, the surrounding giants understood and laughed as they