I Want to See the Legendary Hakoku Sovereignty!
He stepped in front of his companion, his eyes wary, and loudly demanded, "Are you here to arrest us?"
Behind him, Zoro and Sanji's expressions instantly darkened.
Having fought against White Dove before, they knew better than anyone just how terrifying this man was.
The person in front of them was a monster. Even a year ago, they were no match for him. Now, White Dove was only stronger, while their strength hadn't improved much.
If White Dove were truly determined to capture them, given their current strength, they probably wouldn't even have the chance to escape with all their might.
Usopp performed worse than the others.
His legs went weak on the spot, and he clutched his head, wailing, "Damn it! How could I run into White Dove in a place like this? I'm doomed! I'm definitely going to be thrown into Impel Down this time!"
When Luffy questioned him, Ivan simply smiled with a hint of mischievousness.
He said slowly, "That's right, I'm here to arrest you."
Upon hearing this, the entire Straw Hat Pirates immediately assumed a fighting stance, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Smoker, standing to the side, raised his hand to cover half of his face, looking exhausted and helpless.
He knew Ivan too well; this guy clearly had no intention of actually doing anything, he just liked to scare people on purpose.
As expected, Luffy, completely enraged, immediately charged forward without a word: "I won't let you hurt my crewmates! Take this, Gum-Gum — Pistol!"
Luffy stretched his arm back, instantly lengthening it, and then, thanks to the elasticity of the rubber, slammed it down on Ivan at an even faster speed.
Faced with Luffy's all-out attack, Ivan didn't even move his feet, simply raising his foot casually.
Bang!
Ivan's Conqueror's Haki- infused foot collided with Luffy's chest, producing a dull thud.
Luffy suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood and flew backward, crashing heavily onto the grass, rolling several times before coming to a stop.
After a long while, Luffy clutched his stomach, struggled to get up, and his face was filled with disbelief and shock.
"Why are you so strong?!" Luffy stared blankly at Ivan, his eyes filled with confusion. "Just like my grandfather..."
Ivan didn't help Luffy explain his doubts; instead, he turned his head and casually instructed Smoker behind him, "They're yours now. Have some fun with them."
After saying that, he didn't linger and turned to Earth Flow deeper into the Little Garden.
His mission was clear from the beginning: to find the two giants who had been dueling on this island for a hundred years.
And from them, he learned the Elbaph Spear - Hakoku Sovereignty, a technique even more powerful than the one used by the Ikoku Sovereignty!
Ivan walked steadily into the depths of the Little Garden when suddenly the ground shook violently, and a muffled rumble came from afar.
He looked up and saw the volcano in the center of the Little Garden erupting suddenly, with crimson lava pouring down from the crater, staining Sky Manipulation red.
His eyes lit up; he knew the volcanic eruption was a signal that Dorry and Brogy were dueling.
For a century, whenever this volcano erupts, the two giants would keep their appointment and engage in a glorious duel for the warriors of Elbaf.
Sure enough, not long after, two enormous figures emerged from the jungle on either side of the volcano, facing each other.
The giant on the left has bluish-black skin, wears tattered armor, and wields a huge battle axe; it is none other than the Blue Ogre, Dorry.
The giant on the right has dark red skin, wears a helmet made of animal bones, and holds a heavy spiked club; he is Red Ogre Brogy.
The two faced each other from a distance, exchanging no words, and launched their attacks without hesitation.
The moment the spiked club and the axe collided, the shockwave spread wildly from the two men, snapping all the surrounding trees in half.
The duel between the two giants had no fancy moves; it was all a battle of exquisite skill and strength in killing.
In particular, their power is extremely strong, in no way inferior to the Four Emperors.
A single, casual strike is enough to destroy an entire jungle.
Just a few dozen seconds later, the ground beneath their feet was riddled with holes, and everything on the surface was completely destroyed.
Ivan stood on a distant hillside, observing quietly, without any intention of disturbing them.
He stared intently at the two men's moves, his eyes filled with amazement.
This is the power of the Elbaf giants—pure and domineering. Though not as great as the Four Emperors, it is more savage and valiant.
Perhaps only through such battles and dialogues can a terrifying technique like Elbaph Spear: Hakoku Sovereignty be born!
After an unknown amount of time, the volcanic eruption gradually subsided, and the two giants put away their weapons.
Dorry and Brogy lay on the ground, covered in sweat, breathing slightly rapidly, and looking somewhat weak.
This duel ended in a draw; the century-long contest had never yielded a victor.
At that moment, Ivan slowly stepped forward, his footsteps standing out clearly on the silent battlefield.
Dorry and Brogy turned their heads instantly, their eyes locking onto Ivan, their massive bodies tensing slightly.
Brogy spoke first, his voice booming, "Who are you, and why are you here, spying on our duel?"
Ivan did not answer immediately, but simply raised his hand to signal the marines following behind him.
The marines immediately carried dozens of barrels of fine wine forward and neatly placed them in front of the two giants, the aroma of which instantly filled the air.
After doing all this, Ivan slowly spoke, his tone calm. "Gentlemen, there's no need to be nervous. Please help yourselves to the wine. I am Marine Vice Admiral Ivan."
Upon hearing the word "naval, "Dorry and Brogy became even more wary.
As pirates, they have never had any goodwill towards the Navy.
But when their gaze fell upon the fine wines, their tense bodies gradually relaxed, and the wariness on their faces dissipated considerably.
Over the course of a century of fighting, their supplies of alcohol had long been exhausted, and they hadn't drunk any for decades. Now, seeing alcohol again made them incredibly thirsty.
Dorry scratched his head, revealing a hearty smile, "Hahaha, to treat us to so much good wine, even if you're from the Navy, you're a good Navy man!"
Brogy nodded, Earth Flow without ceremony, opened a barrel of fine wine, and gulped it down.
The three of them then sat around the wine and chatted happily.
Dorry and Brogy recounted their conflict from a century ago, the glory of Elbaf, and every duel that had taken place over the past hundred years.
Ivan listened patiently, occasionally responding with a few words. Under his deliberate creation, the atmosphere among the three was exceptionally harmonious, without any sense of distance between the Navy and the pirates.
After a few rounds of drinks, Brogy put down the wine barrel, wiped the wine from the corner of his mouth, and looked at Ivan with curiosity. "Ivan, you've come all the way to this secluded Little Garden and brought us so much good wine, you can't just be here as a guest, can you?"
Tell me, what exactly is your purpose?
Ivan put down his wine glass, his expression turning serious. He looked at the two giants and said sincerely, "To be honest, I came here to witness the Giants' ultimate technique, the Elbaph Spear - Hakoku Sovereignty."