Chapter 502: New Companion
Hearing Shirahoshi's words, everyone in the Great Hall was taken aback.
However, it was clear that everyone present would not allow Shirahoshi to leave with Nicholas.
Although Shirahoshi could already communicate with Giant Sea Kings, she was clearly still not proficient. Furthermore, while Poseidon's Ability was powerful, Shirahoshi's own Strength was not particularly strong.
When manipulating Sea Kings in the Grand Line, she could be said to be invincible. However, once she reached the Sea Surface, some Powerful Figure could easily threaten her Safety.
In the end, after Queen Otohime's lecture, Shirahoshi reluctantly followed Otohime and left the Great Hall.
"Sigh..."
Watching Shirahoshi leave, Neptune couldn't help but sigh. He knew Shirahoshi's Personality and was worried that the future War might cause her Inner Thoughts to Endure Torment.
After all, how could there be War without Casualties? When that time comes...
As if sensing Neptune's worries, Nicholas spoke up.
"Don't worry, Shirahoshi won't be on the Front Lines. What she needs to do is stay in the Safety of the Grand Line and command those Super Giant Sea Kings."
Regarding Poseidon, Nicholas never believed that Poseidon's Power could play a crucial role in the Outcome of the Front Lines. After all, although the Power of those Super Giant Sea Kings was incredibly Terror.
But in the end, they are still Marine Life. Even with great Power, they cannot set foot on the Red Line.
Moreover, even if they could reach the Red Line, once they are away from the Ocean, it's unknown how much of their Power they could still exert.
"Thank you, Nicholas."
Hearing Nicholas's words, Neptune expressed his sincere gratitude. After all, he knew how powerful Sea King Poseidon's Power was and deeply understood the consequences if this Power fell into the hands of Ambitionist.
Nicholas certainly had the Power to use his own Military Force to seize control of Poseidon. However, he didn't, and instead chose to Respect the wishes of Fish-Man Island.
Perhaps he truly was the Destined One that Fish-Man Island had been waiting for centuries.
After parting ways with Neptune and the others, Nicholas strolled through a small Garden exclusive to Dragon Palace City.
Although Shirahoshi's Poseidon Ability had Awakened, she was still not proficient. He needed to guide her further in Fish-Man Island for some time.
At the same time, Nicholas was also contemplating his next steps.
Although he could now be said to be on equal footing with Im, the Outcome between them was still uncertain. After all, Im had lived for so long, and who knew what hidden Things she still possessed.
Moreover, besides Im, the Combat Power wielded by the Celestial Dragons also warranted caution. And then there were the Five Elders, those five Weapon. Although they hadn't made a move, in a World where single entity Military Force had an extremely high upper limit, those who controlled the World's highest power were certainly not weaklings.
Besides the Celestial Dragons, there were also Kaido and Bullet, and their group of Weapon who were looking to cause trouble. The Power they currently possessed was also quite troublesome.
Just as Nicholas was pondering, a Shadow flashed behind a colorful and uniquely shaped Sea Coral Cluster nearby.
Nicholas stopped walking and looked towards a Rockery. At the base of the Rockery, a section of Fish Tail was visible.
"Mr. Nicholas."
After a brief silence, it seemed the person behind the Rockery couldn't Endure the awkward Atmosphere, and a timid Sound came from behind it.
Hearing Shirahoshi's Sound, Nicholas wasn't surprised.
After all, such a large Fish Tail was already showing. If he still didn't know who was behind the Rockery, it would be truly embarrassing.
Looking at Shirahoshi peeking her Head out from behind the Reef Rockery, Nicholas asked with a smile, "Is something the matter, Shirahoshi?"
"Um, it's just, it's just..."
Shirahoshi fidgeted, clutching the Hem of Clothes, and floated out from behind the Rockery, followed by a huge Shark.
"Just what is it?"
Although Nicholas possessed Observation Haki, he wasn't a Pervert who would pry into the Inner Thoughts of a teenage girl.
"It's just that I want to join Mr. Nicholas's Pirate Crew!"
Seeming to have finally mustered Courage, Shirahoshi declared loudly, her Sound so loud that even her Pet Megalo, who was following behind her, was startled.
"Shirahoshi, let's take a walk."
Nicholas looked at Shirahoshi and invited her with a smile.
"Eh, okay, Mr. Nicholas."
Surprise first appeared on Shirahoshi's delicate Facial Features, followed by a beautiful Smile as she softly agreed to Nicholas's request.
Then, the Two people strolled around the Garden of Dragon Palace City.
During their conversation, Nicholas learned why Shirahoshi wanted to join him.
In Simple Words, it was because this simple young girl, who had lived in isolation since childhood, was filled with curiosity about everything outside.
"I really want to go to the Land and see the real Sun..."
Shirahoshi said in a Tone full of hope, looking up at the 'Sun' emitting Radiance in the sky above Fish-Man Island.
"There will be an Opportunity, though not right now..."
Nicholas stopped walking, turned his Head to look at Shirahoshi's face, which was full of longing, and said Seriously, "But I can guarantee that it won't be long before Fish-Man Island can live under real Sunlight. And I've agreed to your request. No matter where you are, you'll be our Companion."
"Yes! Captain!"
Shirahoshi met Nicholas's Gaze, nodded Seriously, and revealed a beautiful Smile.
Meanwhile, in a Architecture in the Distant.
Neptune, Otohime, and the three princes watched Nicholas and Shirahoshi in the Garden from a Distant.
"Shirahoshi looks very happy. I thought she might be a little timid in front of a Powerful Figure like Nicholas, but it seems I was worrying unnecessarily."
The eldest prince Shark Star was somewhat emotional. He knew his Younger Sister quite well. Anything else was fine, but her Personality was, if anything, a little cowardly.
"I didn't expect Mr. Nicholas to be so gentle with Shirahoshi."
The third prince Prince Fukaboshi watched the Two people below and said with a smile.
Neptune remained silent, arms crossed, quietly watching Nicholas and Shirahoshi in the Distant.
Did Nicholas have this kind of patience with other People? Neptune wasn't sure, but he knew that Nicholas's friendliness towards Shirahoshi was largely due to Shirahoshi's Status as Poseidon.
However, Neptune didn't mind.
From his Angle, the relationship between Nicholas and Fish-Man Island was indeed good. Even if he knew that Nicholas's friendly relationship with Fish-Man Island was largely due to Poseidon's Existence, the Profit Fish-Man Island gained was tangible.
In the Garden.
Shirahoshi couldn't detect Neptune and the others secretly observing from the Distant, but Nicholas could.
In fact, even before encountering Shirahoshi in the Garden, Nicholas had already noticed Neptune and the princes secretly observing from the Distant.
He simply didn't pay much attention to it.
After some Time had passed.
Nicholas felt it was about time and bid farewell to Shirahoshi.
Shirahoshi was clearly still excited. Hearing that Nicholas was returning to his Room to rest, reluctance immediately appeared on her Face.
A few days later.
Nicholas and his group made preparations for departure.
In these few days, Shirahoshi had essentially mastered the Method of communicating spiritually with those Sea Kings. Although the Range she could cover was still somewhat small, only extending a thousand miles around Fish-Man Island, beyond which she couldn't connect with Giant Sea Kings, the Range was steadily increasing.
It was foreseeable that one day, perhaps a Thought from Shirahoshi would be enough to establish contact with Giant Sea Kings in a remote Sea Area somewhere in the Grand Line and summon them.
To ensure the Safety of Fish-Man Island, Nicholas specifically had Shirahoshi summon two Super Giant Sea Kings to patrol the Sea Area surrounding Fish-Man Island.
As for why not summon more, it was simply because the Ecology of the Sea Area around Fish-Man Island couldn't sustain it.
After all, for those Super Giant Sea Kings, the amount of Food required for each meal was a Terror Number.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 503 Quinn's Drifting Record
Soon.
After saying goodbye to Neptune and the others, Nicholas and the others boarded the Ship provided by Fish-Man Island and sailed away from Fish-Man Island, floating towards the Sea Surface.
As the newly appointed helmsman on the Ship, and with his thorough knowledge of the Sea Current conditions in the vicinity, Jinbe naturally took over the position of helmsman without hesitation.
Bonney watched Jinbe at the helm, glanced at the others, and then silently went to the Kitchen to help Katie prepare the Ingredients.
After all, she was still hoping for Nicholas to help her find Bartholomew Kuma, so she couldn't do nothing.
As the Ship continued to ascend, Fish-Man Island below gradually turned into a small speck of light.
Jinbe tensed his nerves, his Attention highly focused.
Although he was very familiar with this Sea Area, it was precisely because of his familiarity that he knew the unpredictability of this Sea Area.
Now that he was a helmsman, bearing the Safety of the entire team, he couldn't afford not to concentrate highly.
In contrast, the others were much more relaxed, lying on the Ship's Railing, admiring the scenery outside the Coating.
When the Ship smoothly rode the Upward Sea Current, the ascent Speed instantly increased several times.
"With this, there shouldn't be any problems."
Successfully steering the Ship into the Upward Sea Current, Jinbe's expression visibly relaxed a lot.
Next, all that was left to do was wait.
Bang!
Following the Upward Sea Current, finally, the Ship leaped out of the Sea Surface like a Flying Fish, then fell heavily, splashing large Waves, and at the same time, the Coating covering the Ship also cracked with a bang.
After leaping out of the Sea Surface, the Scene that appeared before everyone's eyes was a harsh Environment of rumbling Thunder, Heavy Rain pouring down, Gale raging, and monstrous Waves rising on the Sea Surface.
"Rumble—"
In the Sky filled with surging Black Cloud, a deafening Thunder suddenly roared, and bolts of Lightning struck the Sea Surface from the thick Black Cloud.
"What terrible weather."
Nicholas came to the Ship's Bow, looking up at the Lightning and Thunder in the Sky.
The other Crew member were also quite calm; for them, such harsh weather was just a minor scene.
"Hmm?"
Suddenly, Jinbe, who was at the helm, narrowed his Eyes slightly.
On the Sea Surface directly in front of the Ship, a inconspicuous Vortex suddenly appeared, and Jinbe's Complexion changed drastically.
Jinbe was very familiar with this kind of Vortex.
"Damn it! We need to get out of here quickly, everyone hold on tight!"
Jinbe had just issued a warning when he saw the Vortex, which was not obvious at first, instantly expand a hundredfold in just a second or two.
Moreover, every second that passed, the Vortex expanded at an alarming Speed, swallowing massive amounts of Seawater at the same time.
Bonney was already dumbfounded. She originally thought that the climate in the first half of the Grand Line was already more severe, but compared to the climate in front of her, which could be described as a Natural Disaster, the climate in the first half of the Grand Line was simply too gentle.
This is the New World...
Facing the terrifying climate, Nicholas frowned slightly.
Then, under Bonney's puzzled Gaze, he slowly extended his Hand.
Boom!
Accompanied by a terrifying Wave, a Power centered on Nicholas swept out wildly towards the surroundings.
Instantly, in the surrounding Sea Area, the wind stopped and the rain ceased, the Dark Clouds in the sky slowly dispersed, and the terrifying Vortex that had formed also slowly calmed down and eventually disappeared.
"Good heavens."
Jinbe and Bonney were directly dumbfounded. Was this still the Power of a Person?
...Located in the first half of the Grand Line, the sparsely populated Ancient Island Little Garden.
A huge Figure, wearing a Flower Wreath on his head and a Short Skirt woven from Flowers and Grass, was running and jumping on the Grassland. As he jumped, he picked a Flower from the side, sniffed it gently, and revealed a satisfied expression.
"Ah, running in the sunset is my lost youth!"
Queen, spinning and jumping, seemed to feel a long-lost throbbing in his Inner Thoughts.
Soon, in a cheerful Mood, Queen carried the Firewood and collected Fruit from the Lawn on his back and walked towards the Forest. Before long, a Wooden House appeared in front of him. Outside the Wooden House, two patches of Crop were planted, and not far away, many Fruits and Vegetables were also planted.
"From today onwards, I will be a happy Person."
Since running away in the battle in the North Blue, Queen had drifted all the way, running to wherever was remote to escape the pursuit of the Marine, and finally arrived at Little Garden in the first half of the Grand Line more than a year ago.
Here, he began a new Life.
And today, Little Garden welcomed uninvited guests.
A Ship appeared in the Offshore waters of Little Garden. On the Mast of the Warship, the Jolly Roger of the Beasts Pirates, which was terrifying to hear, was hoisted.
If outsiders were present, they would definitely find it strange why a Ship of the Beasts Pirates, who were currently stirring up storms in the New World, would appear here.
Because Little Garden is located in the first half of the Grand Line, it can be said to be very far from the New World, and it also has no strategic Value.
What's even stranger is—King the Wildfire, the Second-in-command of the Beasts Pirates, was also on the Ship.
"Is that guy here?"
King stood on the Ship's Bow, expressionlessly watching a small Paper Scrap in his hand flutter towards the Island ahead.
"Since the Vivre Card points here, then that guy must be here. But is it necessary to go to such lengths for that guy?"
Behind King, a Man with a cigarette in his mouth, wearing a red Suit, Leather Shoes, and trousers, Gloves on his hands, and a bright red Bull Horn Helmet on his head, said casually.
Obviously, if it weren't for Lord Kaido's Order and having King with him, he wouldn't be willing to come to the first half of the Grand Line. After all, for him, a Traitor to the World Government, any Place other than the New World was too dangerous.
King turned his head and glanced at Who's-Who beside him, and said lightly, "We need more and more perfect Artificial Devil Fruit. That's why we didn't hesitate to come from the New World. After all, in this War launched by Lord Kaido, we need more Power."
Saying that, King's Gaze shifted and looked towards the huge Island in front of him.
With the joint efforts of Kaido, Bullet, and a large number of Level 6 Villains, the Beasts Pirates are no longer lacking in High-End Combat Power, but their mid- and lower-level Combat Power is somewhat insufficient. Therefore, Kaido sent King to personally retrieve Queen, so that he could further the Development of the Artificial Devil Fruit project, and even artificially manufacture Ancient Zoan Devil Fruit.
"Let's go."
As the Ship Docked, King led Who's-Who and a large number of Beasts Pirates Member to step onto Little Garden.
..."This is Elbaf? It's really incredible."
Yamato said in surprise, looking at the huge Island in front of her, and the Giant Tree on the Island that seemed to reach the Sky.
Jinbe also said with a look of anticipation, "What will the World's Strongest Country be like?"
Nicholas looked at the Island ahead and said to Jinbe, "Dock, Jinbe."
The Ship, under Jinbe's control, slowly moved towards the Shore.
"Who are you people!"
Just as Nicholas and the others were walking inland, a huge Figure blocked their path.
Looking at the Giant blocking their path, Nicholas stepped forward and said, "We are here to find Dorry and Brogy, and also Oimo and Kasi."
"You are Friends of Dorry, Brogy, Oimo, and Kasi?"
Hearing the familiar names Nicholas spoke, the hostility shown by the Giant blocking the way clearly diminished a lot.
Nicholas looked at the Giant in front of him and slowly said, "That's right, so can you help us find Dorry and Brogy?"
"No problem, I'll take you to find them. Their Village is not far from here," the Giant said heartily.
"Extreme Gratitude."
Then, the group followed the Giant towards the Village where Brogy and Dorry were.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 504 Giant's War Potential
Dorry and Brogy were right, Giants are very hospitable and friendly, of course, this is only limited to those they consider friends.
On the way to the Village, the Giant leading the way enthusiastically introduced Nicholas to some things about the Giant Kingdom, and also curiously asked Nicholas about overseas matters.
Because Dorry and Brogy, as two of the few Giants who had been to the Sea, had also told them a lot about the outside world, but after all, the news was too outdated, and they had almost forgotten about things from more than a hundred years ago, only remembering a rough outline.
But Nicholas was different. Whether it was Fish-Man Island he mentioned, or Sabaody Archipelago, or other Islands he had visited, they all generated a huge attraction for this Giant named Oulu.
Taking this opportunity, Nicholas also took the chance to ask this Giant about some basic information about this Country.
For example, the current Giant King is called Yom, his Wife is called Launa, and the couple are the two Strongest Giants in all of Elbaf.
They have three Sons, all of whom are powerful Warriors, strong candidates who have the Opportunity to inherit the Kingship of the Giant King in the Future, and also top-ranked Giant Warriors in the entire Giant Kingdom.
Of course, Nicholas also learned that the Kingship of the Giant Race is not inherited through Bloodline, but is publicly selected by all the great Warriors of Elbaf. Only those who pass the Trial of the King are Qualified to inherit the Kingship and become the next King of the Giant Race. Or more simply, as long as you can defeat the Giant King, you can directly participate in the Trial.
Chatting along the way, a huge Village had already appeared in front of Nicholas and the others.
"What big Houses!" Yamato exclaimed, gazing at the Village in the Distant.
After all, the Houses that accommodate these Giant Race people who are tens of meters tall, their area and size will not be small.
"Is that the Village of the Giant Race?" Jinbe also clicked his tongue in wonder. According to his judgment, they, these People, in the Giant Race Village, are really no different from Little Bugs.
And Simon and Brook and others also showed surprise in their eyes.
Just now, walking in the Forest, they didn't feel it, after all, the Trees in the Forest of this Island are also tall and large, but although these tall Trees are not many in the World, they are not something rare. After all, on some Deserted Islands with sparse population, there are also Giant Trees that have grown for thousands or tens of thousands of years.
But now that they have come to the Giant Village, it is different.
Giant. Everyone's first reaction was this.
One House after another is simply like a small Hill.
"I'm going to call out Big Brother Dorry and Big Brother Brogy!" The Giant Oulu, who was leading the way, strode into the Giant Village.
"Big Brother Dorry! Big Brother Brogy!" A rough Sound rang out in the Giant Race Village.
"As expected of Elbaf, which is known as the World's number one military power Country." Simon said with emotion, looking at the huge Military Village in front of him.
"If this is just one of the many Warrior Villages in the Giant Kingdom, then it is hard to imagine how many powerful Giant Warriors there are in the entire Giant Kingdom." Jinbe said, this Village is not small, the towering Giant Houses are close to a hundred, it is estimated that the Population of this Village is several hundred People.
Don't underestimate just a few hundred People. If these hundreds of People are armed, they can even easily break through some Countries.
"Then how much Population does the entire Giant Race have? How many brave and good at War Giant Race Warriors can this Population provide?" Bonney also clicked her tongue in wonder. After all, the Existence of Navy Vice Admiral is not a Secret. If it is said that those Giant Race Warriors of Elbaf all have the Strength of Navy Vice Admiral, how Terror-ble a Thing is this.
"No one has counted, but in my Impression, I seem to have heard People say that there should be thousands of Elbaf Giant Warriors." Brook seemed to recall Something and said.
"In other words, the Giant Race can at least pull out an Army of Giant Warriors composed of thousands of adult Giants?" Katie also said in amazement.
Single Giants are not taken seriously by them in terms of Strength, but if this number exceeds a hundred, even they will feel a little tricky.
"Is this the World's Strongest Country? It really lives up to its Reputation!" Nicholas said with a smile, although for him, quantity is no longer Meaning-ful.
But thinking about it, conservatively estimated thousands of Giant Warriors, all fully armed and at least twenty to thirty meters tall, can indeed easily destroy any Country on the Grand Line.
No wonder Charlotte Linlin would say that if she could get the Support of the Elbaf Giants, she would have been able to surpass Whitebeard long ago.
After all, such a powerful Power is indeed enough to change the Situation on the Grand Line.
"They're here." Nicholas said.
As Nicholas's Words fell, the surroundings suddenly shook, and a lot of Smoke and Dust were also stirred up in the Giant Village in front.
"Wahahaha!" Brogy and Dorry, leading the way, waved their Hands vigorously as they ran towards this side.
"Finally here, Nicholas!"
Nicholas also said loudly. "Long time no see, Brogy, Dorry!"
After such a long Time apart, the Two people Giants looked no different from before. After all, a dozen years of Time is just a period of Time for the long Life of the Giant Race.
"Wahahaha! You came at the right Time! There's Excitement to watch!"
"Excitement?" Nicholas raised an eyebrow and asked with some doubt.
"Yes, there's Excitement to watch." Soon, under the leadership of Brogy and Dorry, the group walked towards the other end of the Village, and as the group advanced, the noisy Sound ahead also became louder.
Until finally passing through the Village and arriving at a huge Open Ground, around the Open Ground, a large number of Giants gathered together, cheering excitedly, and some were still waving their Arms.
Cheers and applause Sounded like Thunder.
"What are they doing?" And Nicholas, standing on Brogy's Shoulder, also saw Two people Giants in the Arena Center, fighting each other with Fist to Fist, Flesh to Flesh.
"Wahahaha! This is to decide the selection of our Village to participate in the War God Festival! Only the Strongest good lads are Qualified to Represent our Village to go to the Royal Capital of the Giant King to participate in the War God Festival." Accompanied by Laughter, Brogy also explained to Nicholas.
"Eh? War God Festival?" Nicholas was taken aback. Is this some kind of traditional Festival of the Giant Race?
"That's right, War God Festival! The most Glorious Festival of the Giant Race." Dorry added from the side, "Only the Strongest Warriors from various Giant Villages can participate, and the Strongest Warriors will be decided in the Royal Capital! And only Giant Warriors who have won the War God Festival are Qualified to participate in the competition for the next Giant King!"
Hearing Dorry's explanation, Nicholas felt that he might have to re-evaluate the Combat Power of the Giant King.
The Giant Race is inherently synonymous with Power, and listening to Dorry's meaning, the Giant King is completely the Strongest selected from countless Giants.
Thinking of Dorry and Brogy's Strength, Nicholas has roughly made some inferences about the Strength of the Giant King.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 505 War God Festival and Acquaintance
After arriving at Elbaf for two days, Nicholas was unable to meet Giant King.
However, this was not because Dorry and the others were neglectful. According to them, during the War God Festival, such a sacred festival, Giant King would seclude himself in the War God Palace until the War God Festival began, at which point he would appear and have a battle between Giants with the victor of the War God Festival.
Nicholas naturally had nothing to say about this.
And in these two days, he also witnessed the bravery and valor of the Giant Warrior.
Battles between Giants are not gentle at all. It can be said that these Giants, whose height is at least over twenty meters, do not treat each other as companions during battle, and all attack with Full Power.
Even in just two days, Nicholas had personally witnessed many Giants being severely injured. However, after simple bandaging, these severely injured Giants still supported their bodies to come to the Open Ground to watch the battles of other companions.
Even some Giants whose Injury were not too serious would rejoin the Battle.
Therefore, unless it is an overwhelming victory, both sides of the Duel, whether victor or loser, will be covered in injuries.
The Giants watching around seemed to be accustomed to this. They would give warm cheers to both the victor and the loser.
After all, as long as you fight to the death, even if you lose, it is Glory.
And it was precisely this atmosphere that made Nicholas not see a single Giant admit defeat in two days.
They would attack the Enemy in Battle regardless of anything, forgetting fatigue, forgetting pain, until one side completely fell.
It is precisely this almost Cruel fighting style that has cultivated the crazy and tenacious fighting Will of the Giant Warrior.
Even Nicholas had to admit how terrifying these Giants' desire for victory was.
No wonder the World Government agreed to join forces with Yamauba to put on a show to acquire the Giant Warrior of Elbaf back then.
Although the Giants of Elbaf are somewhat insufficient in front of High-End Combat Power.
But if such Giants appeared on the Battlefield in batches, it would undoubtedly be a Destructive blow to the morale of the Enemy.
As Time passed, two days quickly passed.
Nicholas and others also followed Brogy and Dorry to the Giant King's Capital.
As the two strongest in their village, Brogy and Dorry passed the selection almost without any hindrance.
And the Giant King's Capital refreshed Nicholas's understanding of the Giant Race again. The Castle Wall completely built of huge Stone, and the Castle full of primitive and wild style, it can be said that if you ignore the huge volume, it even makes people suspect that they have come to a Human City.
Soon, Giant representatives from Giant Race villages scattered throughout Elbaf appeared in the Royal Capital one after another. The huge Figures that could be seen everywhere, without exception, exuded a powerful Aura.
In the huge Open-air Venue in the Royal Capital, Giants from various villages gathered in the Venue. Some wrestled with each other, some traded the Prey they brought, some Reminisce with Old Friend, and some were singing and dancing loudly.
Of course, Wine is naturally indispensable in this happy scene.
To Nicholas's surprise, a large part of this Wine was not produced by the Giant Race, but was sent by special Ships dispatched by the World Government.
As the two Captain who once led the Giant Warrior Pirates to Sea, Dorry and Brogy also received a very warm welcome.
As for Nicholas and his group, the attention on him was also not low.
After all, among these giants with heights exceeding twenty or thirty meters, how could a few small guys mixed in not attract Gaze.
And this attention reached its Peak after Vistad easily defeated a thirty-meter-tall Giant.
Many Giants were eager to try, but the result was obvious. Although there was a huge Gap between Vistad's height and the height of these Giants, the Strength of the two sides was not at the same Layers at all.
In half a day, almost no Giant could last ten Moves in Vistad's Hand.
"Warrior, let us drink this Wine Bowl together!"
A Giant held up a Wine Glass the size of a bathtub and invited Vistad.
"Warrior, Fine Wine should be paired with Grilled Meat! How can there be Wine without Meat!"
This time, Grilled Meat as big as a Room was directly smashed In front of Vistad.
Obviously, Vistad's Strength won their Respect.
And Vistad was also not Politeness, directly picked up the Wine Bowl in front of him, which was as big as a Bathtub, and ate and drank extremely "heroically" with one hand Grilled Meat and one mouthful of Wine.
"Ahahaha! Refreshing Guests!"
Seeing Vistad's heroic Look, the Giants also cheered.
As for Nicholas, he silently watched the surrounding Giants.
Although he mastered Life Return, he was not stupid enough to compete with those Giants in Drinking Capacity. A random cup of Wine from them would be enough to put him in for a bath.
Competing in Drinking Capacity is really not a wise Move.
As the sun set and the moon rose, the Atmosphere of the Venue reached its climax as the Campfire was lit. A Giant over thirty meters tall with strange paint smeared on his Face, surrounded by a group of Giants obviously wearing standardized Armor and Weapon, stepped into the center. Beside him followed an equally tall Female Giant.
"Warriors of the Giant Race, let us thank the God of Elbaf for his gift!"
As the Giant arrived, many Giants in the Venue stood up holding Wine Glasses.
The Giant stood in the center, took the bathtub-like Wine Glass from the side and raised it high, roaring in a Thunder-like Sound, "Great Subjects of the War God, use your most intense and enthusiastic Battle to obtain the Protection of the God of Elbaf! Power and Glory, Fresh Blood and Thunder!!!"
"Power and Glory!"
"Fresh Blood and Thunder!"
The Giants raised their Wine Glasses and roared loudly.
"Let us bathe in the Glory of the War God!"
Accompanied by the Roar of the Giant standing in the center, all the Giants present drank the Wine in their cups in one gulp.
"I, Giant King Yum, announce that the most sacred War God Festival of Elbaf now begins!"
As the Words fell, all the Giants voluntarily gave up the central Position.
Then, some of the Giants surrounding the sides voluntarily stepped out and began to Duel in pairs.
Giant King Yum did not say anything about not being able to withdraw midway or not being able to challenge continuously. The War God Festival does not prohibit giving up, but cowards who give up Battle will be looked down upon even by their Family.
Similarly, they will Respect their Opponent as much as possible. No one will take advantage of a powerful Giant's weakness after he has continuously defeated Opponent to challenge him.
Taking advantage of others' difficulties will be considered by everyone as a cowardly Move and a cunning Villain.
For these Giants, if they are given such a Title, it is a punishment more terrible than Death.
And Nicholas also looked towards the field with interest, but soon he saw an Acquaintance.
"Roger, how is it? How is the bravery of our Giant Race lads?"
Giant King Yum said proudly to Roger, who was sitting cross-legged at the Dining Table In front of him.
"Who in the Grand Line doesn't know about the bravery of the Giant Race. Come, cheers!"
Saying that, Roger picked up the Wine Bowl in front of him and drank it down in gulps.
And not far from him were the members of the Roger Pirates.
(End of Chapter)
Chapter 506 Giant King Yom
Just as Roger was drinking happily with Giant King Yom, Giant Queen Launa, sitting beside Yom, looked at Nicholas and his group in the distance and said to Roger.
"Roger, are those Humans also your companions?"
Roger was a bit confused by Launa's question. After all, weren't the members of the Roger Pirates all by his side?
But when he followed Launa's line of sight, he was immediately stunned. However, it wasn't just him who was stunned; even Rayleigh, Jabba, and others not far from Roger were also taken aback.
They really hadn't expected to encounter Nicholas here.
As for why their Observation Haki hadn't detected Nicholas and them earlier, it was actually quite simple. After all, they were, in a sense, guests of the Giant Race. No guest would unscrupulously use Observation Haki to snoop around in their host's home.
Furthermore, the size of Humans was simply too inconspicuous among a group of Giants, which also prevented them from seeing Nicholas in the first place.
"Companions? I suppose you could say that."
Roger's brow furrowed. "Why did this guy suddenly come here?"
Hearing Roger's words, Giant King Yom immediately became interested. He had personally experienced Roger's strength and knew that in all of Elbaf, only he could barely contend with him.
And a Human who could be valued so highly by Roger must also be a Powerful Figure. This made the Battle Instinct within Giant King Yom stir with anticipation.
Meanwhile, a Giant who looked seven parts similar to King Yom glanced at Nicholas and his group sitting there, then looked at Roger and asked, "Are those guys strong?"
Roger turned his head to look at this Prince of the Giant Race, thought about his impression of Nicholas, and then said with a strange expression, "Prince Loki, that guy was able to cause a ruckus in Mary Geoise, and even with that guy in Mary Geoise personally taking action, he's still running around on the Grand Line. Do you think he's strong?"
Hearing these words, King Yom, who hadn't paid much attention to Nicholas before, immediately looked at Nicholas with burning eyes.
It should be known that with the bravery and combat prowess of the Elbaf Giant, no Country in this World could stop them. However, they were trapped on this desolate Island of Elbaf. Except for a small number of Giants who could secretly go to sea, the Giant Race's forces could never leave Elbaf.
Even though they had already reached a cooperation with the World Government, sending powerful Giant Race Warriors to the World Government, they still couldn't break this rule.
And the one who set this rule, the originator who prevented the Giant Race from leaving Elbaf, was that guy Roger spoke of.
Moreover, recalling a Legend that had been passed down through generations of Giant Kings, Yom also stood up directly and strode towards Nicholas.
"I, Giant King Yom, issue a challenge to you."
Seeing the Giant King suddenly appear in front of him and issue a challenge, not only was Nicholas stunned, but even Kasi and Oimo, who were accompanying Nicholas, were also dumbfounded.
Battle?
And a challenge issued by the Giant King?
However, Kasi, who quickly reacted, laughed and said to Nicholas, "What are you still hesitating for, Nicholas? Hurry up and accept! This is very glorious!"
Huh?
Nicholas raised an eyebrow slightly.
Oimo then said solemnly, "The Giant King's battle invitation is the highest etiquette of the entire Giant Race towards Guests!"
"Alright then."
Nicholas said with a light smile. He also wanted to see just how strong the Leader of Elbaf, the World's number one military power, really was.
Soon, the news that Nicholas was going to battle with the Giant King quickly spread throughout the Venue. Immediately, all the Giants who were fighting in the Arena left the field, leaving the Arena to their King.
Outside the Shrine, in the Square where the Elbaf War God statue stood.
Nicholas and Giant King Yom were already standing facing each other.
Many Giants around were watching the two people in the Arena and began to discuss.
"Is Yom really going to battle that Human?"
"That little guy doesn't even look as big as my Fist. Why is Yom battling a guy like that!?"
"Hahahahaha, have you been feeling a little itchy on your head lately?"
A Giant next to the Giant who said Nicholas wasn't even as big as his Fist asked him with a smile.
"Yeah, why?"
That Giant asked with a 'how did you know?' expression.
"It's simple. If you feel itchy on your head, it means your brain is about to grow out."
These words immediately caused the surrounding Giants to burst into laughter.
"You..."
"Enough!"
Seeing the two people about to fight, an old Giant with white hair and a somewhat hunched figure loudly reprimanded them. With the old Giant's reprimand, the two Giants who were about to fight also snorted at each other and obediently lowered their Fists.
"Don't look down on Humans who are smaller than you. Don't forget that Humans are now the Strongest on this Grand Line. Even as strong as our Giant Race, aren't we still suppressed by those Humans on Elbaf!"
Hearing the old man's words, many Giants fell into silence. It had to be said that the old Giant's words were truly heart-wrenching.
"Hey, Kasi, is that Giant King very strong?"
Bonney looked at Giant King Yom in the Arena, who was exuding a terrifying Aura, and couldn't help but ask.
"The King is very strong. He is a Man who stands at the pinnacle of the Giant Race."
Kasi said proudly.
"The Giant Race's... pinnacle?"
Bonney couldn't help but be taken aback.
"Doesn't that mean he's very strong?"
Yamato interjected from the side, holding a large piece of Grilled Meat in her hand.
Meanwhile, Katie, who maintained her aloofness, opened her mouth and said, "Captain is the Strongest!"
Giant Queen Launa stood in the distance, looked up at Nicholas standing in the Arena, and asked Rayleigh beside her, "Just how strong is that guy?"
Rayleigh grinned. "Very strong! Very, very strong! That guy's Strength was already comparable to Captain's many years ago. As for how strong he is now, I'm not sure, but Yom is definitely no match for that guy."
Hearing Rayleigh's evaluation of Nicholas, Launa's eyes couldn't help but become serious. She was very clear about Roger's Strength. He was a guy who could defeat Yom. That small Form contained an incredibly terrifying Monster!
In the Arena, Giant King's expression was solemn. His terrifying physique, coupled with the Aura emanating from his body, made him seem like a Demon God from Hell manifesting in the Human world.
His Weapon was a huge Double-Edged Battle Axe. Unlike the obviously crude Weapons of other Giants, the Giant King's Weapon was clearly made with greater Heart and Soul.
As for Giant King Yom's Strength, Nicholas had roughly made a judgment. Just from the intensity of the Aura he exuded, he was already no less powerful than those Sea Emperors.
Of course, there was definitely the inherent advantage of being a Giant Race, but many of those Sea Emperors also had Fruit enhancements.
Elbaf was called the World's Strongest Realm, and not just because of the Giants' single entity Strength and the existence of the Giant legions.
This Country also had Monsters sitting in command.
"Looks like this will be interesting."
Nicholas suddenly smiled.
"Then, let's go!"
Accompanied by a roar.
In the next instant, the Ground beneath King Yom's feet instantly cracked. The powerful Power made his massive Body lunge forward like Lightning.
In just an instant, he was already in front of Nicholas, and then the purple-red Lightning swirling around the Double-Edged Battle Axe slashed down towards Nicholas.
"Conqueror's Haki Coating!"
Nicholas sighed in admiration. Then, Armament Haki from within his Body erupted directly, covering his arms. He then crossed his arms and blocked directly in front of him.
It wasn't surprising to Nicholas that a Powerful Figure like this would use Conqueror's Haki Coating.
After all, although the Giant Race had a small population, if they didn't even have a Conqueror's Haki user, they probably would have been conquered by the World Government long ago, and the Giants would have been reduced to the same status as Fishman.
After all, Fish-Man Island still had geographical advantages, but Elbaf didn't. Perhaps the Climate in the surrounding Sea Area might be harsher, but there would always be times of fair weather.
Otherwise, Charlotte Linlin's Parents wouldn't have been able to send Charlotte Linlin here.
Boom!
The incomparably huge Double-Edged Battle Axe collided with Nicholas's Arms. The jet-black Lightning that erupted from the impact contained astonishing Shockwave fluctuations, directly blasting the Ground Underfoot Nicholas, and spiderweb-like Cracks spread out crazily in all directions from Nicholas as the center.
And the Gale brought about by the collision even blew the Giants watching around the Square to the point where they had to use their arms to shield their faces.
(End of Chapter)