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Underworld, Near the Tavern
A meteor fell straight from the sky!
"BOOM!!!"
The coast trembled violently, and a massive amount of smoke and dust shot up into the sky!
"Hey, what happened?"
"A meteorite?"
The pirates in the tavern were startled and quickly ran to the explosion site, wanting to see what was happening. As the smoke dissipated, a huge human-shaped crater appeared before them, so deep they couldn't even see the bottom.
"Eh? Why does this look like a person?"
"Did a Giant fall?"
"Don't talk nonsense! It's thousands of meters high from up there!"
Just as the pirates were discussing, a large hand stretched out from the pit, grabbing the edge of the crater.
"Ouch, ouch, ouch!"
"My back! My back hurts so much!"
"My leg seems to be broken too."
"I'm so stupid! Why did I try to act cool like Kaido?"
"Wouldn't it have been better to just take a ship down?"
Daichi crawled out of the pit, holding his back and sighing. His whole body ached terribly, and he even had a concussion, seeing people with afterimages.
Wait, a person?
Daichi shook his head, looking bewildered at the even more bewildered pirates around him. He quickly straightened his back, pretending not to be injured.
"I'm not dead!"
"Damn it, I survived again!"
"Can't I even die from jumping ten thousand meters high?!"
Daichi loudly spoke to himself.
"Eh?!!!"
The pirates were so shocked they were speechless.
So this man was trying to commit suicide?
"This man... is Daichi the Destroyer!"
"The Vice Captain of the Beast Pirates, the left and right hand of the Yonko Kaido!"
"Bounty of 1.99 billion berries!"
Oh? He became Vice Captain?
Daichi's heart blossomed with joy upon hearing this. He feigned aloofness, looking at the pirates with a slightly raised eyebrow: "Oh, it's you. I remember seeing you a few days ago. You're Red-Haired Shanks' small fry, right?"
"Yes, yes!"
The small fry nodded vigorously, very self-aware.
We are small fry among small fry, so please don't bother us!
Ugh, Captain Shanks, when are you coming back?
There's a monster here! So scary!
Daichi ignored the small fry and walked toward the coastline not far away. The Groudon was docked by the shore.
It hurt so much. He needed to rest for a while.
In the distance, his subordinates quickly rushed over.
"Daichi-sama!"
"Oh!"
Daichi smiled and waved.
Everyone gathered around, their eyes filled with admiration. They had seen the anomaly in Elbaf - the entire sky seemed to be on fire. It must have been Daichi-sama's doing.
Did he destroy Elbaf?
Daichi-sama was truly terrifying!
Back on the Groudon
Daichi lay flat on the sofa, not wanting to move at all. Not only was he sore from the fall, but he was also very tired.
Several girls were in the lounge, sitting around Daichi, their eyes full of curiosity. Some were a bit unhappy, especially Yamato.
Although she was somewhat disappointed with the trip to Elbaf, the Giants were very nice people, and she didn't want to see the Giant race perish.
Seeing this, Speed, who was beside him, asked on behalf of everyone: "Daichi, did you destroy Elbaf?"
"What do you mean 'destroy'? I'm not that kind of villain!"
Daichi corrected her, displeased.
"Although Elbaf was indeed severely damaged and the village was burned down, I did this to give Elbaf a new life. They should even thank me!"
In this war, he wasn't simply venting his anger - that was just a side effect. The main purpose was to obtain the power of the Giant race.
He completely disdained the Giants who were immersed in peace.
The methods were indeed a bit extreme.
But if those Giant warriors still had a shred of shame and their past pride, this war would surely awaken them.
And he, this "savior" - well, perhaps also their greatest enemy - could at least attract some Giants' worship.
Just like the Beast Pirates, the pirates supported Kaido precisely because they admired Kaido's strength.
Moreover, he had honorably defeated the Giants under the witness of the God of Elbaf, without any underhanded tricks.
One must use appropriate methods for different targets, and he was also stealing the Giants from under Red-Haired Shanks' nose.
This was equivalent to indirectly weakening Shanks' power.
Hehehehehehe~~
Oh right, and Loki.
"Loki?!"
Daichi blinked, quickly patting himself all over.
Damn it!
He had been fighting too happily and didn't know where he had lost the key!
Night Fell - Elbaf
A sudden heavy rain had saved Elbaf. Although the village was gone, as long as the people remained, the village could be rebuilt.
The Giants gradually woke up and received treatment for their injuries with the help of doctors.
In a secluded corner, a certain mother with swollen cheeks, accompanied by her son with swollen cheeks, was furiously scolding the child's father.
"Our son got beaten, and your wife got beaten too! How can you just sit there!"
"I'm sorry, Ripley."
Gaban knelt on the ground, honestly admitting his mistake.
Colon spoke up for his father from the side.
"Mama, Papa didn't do anything wrong!"
"You brat, I haven't even scolded you yet!"
Ripley's eyes blazed: "Such a powerful enemy, and you, you little rascal, dared to provoke him! You also kneel down and repent!"
"Thud!"
The little guy knelt even faster than his father.
In this world, the most terrifying person was Mama - a hundred times more terrifying than that red monster!
The father and son lowered their heads, secretly winking at each other.
Son, you were so brave today!
Papa, I'm a warrior!
"What are you two muttering about?"
"Sorry, we were wrong!"
After being scolded for a full hour, Ripley finally let the father and son go.
Colon's eyes sparkled: "Papa, that pirate today was really amazing! I feel like he's even stronger than Shanks!"
"Haha, maybe."
Gaban shook his head and smiled.
Seeing his beloved wife and son get beaten, he indeed broke into a cold sweat, but he also knew that Daichi hadn't gone all out - only knocking them unconscious.
Given the Giant race's physique, this level of injury was less severe than when Ripley beat him for flirting.
So he pretended not to see it.
However, the heavy rain after the war was indeed beyond his expectation, and it minimized Elbaf's losses.
"Was this also part of your plan?"
Gaban couldn't help but sigh.
Many Giant warriors died in this war, but from a long-term perspective, it was definitely more beneficial than harmful for Elbaf.
For so many years, he had actually been secretly investigating. King Harald's peace policy might not be as simple as it seemed, and it likely hid a huge conspiracy.
He hoped the Giants would awaken.
And that Daichi kid.
Shanks probably met his match!
"Papa!"
Colon excitedly clenched his fist!
"I want to join that pirate's crew!"
"Ah?!"
Gaban's mouth dropped open.
Wait, what was this brat going crazy about!
He had planned to send his son to Shanks' ship as an intern when he grew up a bit. How could he go to the enemy's ship?
"No, you're still too young!"
"I'm not young anymore!"
Colon was full of fighting spirit.
"That pirate treated me like a true warrior! He wouldn't be dismissive like Shanks!"
"I've decided! Mr. Daichi is my idol! I want to join his crew and become his aide!"
Gaban was silent for a long time, then stood up with a dark expression to seek outside help.
"Ripley, quickly control your son! You must give him a good beating! This brat wants to become a pirate!"
"COLON!!!"
Mama's roar!
Meanwhile, at Aurust Castle
On the steps outside the main gate, a huge metal key was stuck, which was the Loki key Daichi had forgotten to take.
The key was picked up.
It was Hajrudin.
Gerd and the other two were very nervous.
"Hajrudin, are you really going to release Loki?"
"Yes!"
Hajrudin slowly nodded.
He couldn't forget Daichi's question.
Was he afraid of Loki?
Afraid!
He had always been unwilling to admit this, but witnessing Elbaf's destruction with his own eyes while being powerless deeply pained his heart.
He would no longer run away!
Even if it meant releasing Loki!
"Gerd, Road, Goldberg!"
Hajrudin looked at his three companions and spoke solemnly: "I have decided to join Mr. Daichi as his subordinate and serve him!"
"Huh?!"
The three were dumbfounded.
Elbaf was almost destroyed by Daichi! Why would they become his subordinates? Daichi was Elbaf's enemy!
Hajrudin looked toward the town.
All the Giants were bandaged and their spirits were low, but he knew that this outcome was Daichi's mercy.
That man was worth his life!
"I want to join Daichi's subordinates, fight for him across the world, then defeat Loki, and become the King of all Giants!"