"Hehehe, that's my battle transformation form!"
As the Giants watched with excitent, Luffy's swollen belly rapidly shrank at a speed visible to the naked eye. He grinned widely and laughed.
"Still, battle mode uses a lot of stamina, so I can't use it freely unless I'm facing a strong enemy!"
"Ah, no way!"
The Giants who admired Luffy looked visibly disappointed.
"It can only be used against strong enemies? Wait, I have an idea! Why don't we create a strong opponent for him?"
One clever Giant's eyes lit up as he spoke excitedly.
"What about Loki? He's strong enough, right?"
"Shut up! Don't talk nonsense!"
The other Giants imdiately glared at him.
"Family matters should stay within the family. How dare you bring up Loki at a ti like this? He's currently bound to the roots of Adam, imprisoned in the Underworld. Do you want to release him?"
"Idiot! Do you want our guests fighting our own prince? No matter how troubleso he is, Loki is still royalty!"
"If he loses, it would disgrace our country. And if he wins…"
The Giant lowered his voice and glanced toward Shirogai, who was laughing casually with others, clearly not paying attention.
"That would be even worse."
Even if Loki might defeat Luffy, there was no doubt in their minds that Shirogai would defeat Loki. The outco there was almost certain.
"Oh… right."
The clever Giant scratched his head awkwardly and withdrew his suggestion.
"Loki? Who's that?"
Luffy's eyes sparkled with excitent.
"That na sounds strong!"
Nami, standing nearby, flushed slightly and frowned.
"Hey, it's just a na. How can you tell he's strong from that?"
"Is he the strongest Giant here?"
Zoro, who had been quietly drinking, paused. The word "strongest" imdiately caught his attention. He raised his head, a sharp glint in his eyes.
"Oh? The strongest?"
The Giants shot another glare at the talkative one before quickly changing the topic.
"There's nothing worth ntioning about him! Instead, do you know about our Giant war dance…"
"Uh, why don't you all eat more moose at?"
"Huh?!"
Seeing the sudden shift, Luffy and Zoro exchanged looks. Their interest only grew stronger.
This Loki was definitely soone worth eting.
…
"Heh…"
Shirogai, who had been casually chatting about Skypiea with a few Giants, curved his lips slightly into a faint smile.
Just as expected, Luffy and Zoro had taken interest in Loki, an unavoidable figure in Elbaf.
Both of them were warriors who lived for battle.
Zoro needed no explanation. A man who treated powerful swordsn like fine drinks, savoring every clash.
If Sanji lost himself at the sight of beauty, then Zoro lost himself when facing strength. To him, powerful opponents were irresistible.
The battle itself was like a feast.
Each exchange was a bite, each clash a taste, and the final strike was the mont he finished the plate.
Thank you for the al. Now fall.
…
As for Luffy, his hunger for battle was no less intense.
He grew stronger against strong opponents, and even stronger against those beyond that.
If not for Shirogai's overwhelming, almost unnatural talent, Luffy would easily stand as one of the most absurd monsters in the world.
Others needed ti and opportunity to grow.
Luffy needed enemies.
Enemies who pushed him to the brink of death, forcing him to evolve in ways that made no sense to anyone else.
His fighting style was unpredictable, almost ridiculous, and that unpredictability often gave him the upper hand.
Many of his opponents failed to take him seriously at first.
By the ti they realized the threat and tried to finish him, it was already too late.
Their stamina had been drained, while Luffy bounced back with a grin, as if nothing had happened.
His laughter alone was enough to unsettle his enemies.
…
"We're not interested in your war dance. I haven't fought a strong opponent in a while."
Zoro stood up and walked toward the hesitant Giants.
"Loki is your prince, right? Where is he? Is he the strongest among you?"
"Yeah! Loki sounds interesting. Is he the strongest Giant here?"
Luffy added eagerly.
…
Far away, in a quiet corner of the forest.
"The strongest? Loki doesn't deserve that title."
Berryk sneered. His ssy hair still covered his eyes as he wiped grease from his mouth. Without another word, he turned and walked deep into the forest.
His pace was quick, his expression dark.
I need to report this to them.
He clenched his fists tightly.
The arrival of the Straw Hat crew is just as they predicted. It will bring chaos to Elbaf.
Veins bulged beneath his hair, his face twisted with resentnt.
The Giant Race should have replaced the World Governnt's nobles.
They should have beco the rulers of the world, worshipped by all races.
Instead, they were stuck guarding a tree, living in broken villages, labeled as barbarians.
An insult.
A humiliation.
This world needed war.
Only through war could Giants rise and dominate everything.
"The era of the Giants is coming."
Berryk's voice trembled with suppressed madness.
"I will accomplish what the forr king could not. I will lead the Giants to the pinnacle of power."
His lips curled into a cold smile.
"The Celestial Dragons? They only need to beco Giants."
His eyes glead with obsession.
"Nico Robin has already proven my idea is possible."
"If those who hold power beco Giants, then our race will stand above all others."
…
Madness existed in every race.
Shirogai smiled faintly as he looked toward the forest.
Madness could break fear, but it could also destroy reason.
…
Deep beneath the roots of Adam.
The Underworld.
"Madness is spreading across the world. My ti is coming."
A massive Giant, bound by Seastone chains, lifted his head. Sharp horns rose from his skull, and bandages covered his eyes.
Yet he smiled.
"Only absolute madness can bring true victory."
"Fools who cling to false peace… only I can show you the future."
"Rejoice."
"You will soon destroy this false world under my rule as the Sun God."
A crimson glow flickered across his face.
The wolves around him sensed his excitent.
"Awoooooo…"
Their howls echoed through the darkness.
"Hahahaha! This world needs the war I will bring!"
"Oh? Is that so?"
A calm, amused voice suddenly echoed nearby.
"Hmm?"
Loki turned his head slightly.
"Who's there?"
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