42: Chapter 42: A small garden full of dangers, a century-long duel!A small island shrouded in clouds and mist appeared on the sea.The eight members of the Straw Hat Adventure Group plus a "Fast Runner" (Vivi's mount) prepared their protection and boarded this seldom-visited ancient island.
Since Mr.Friday, Mr.Valentine and Mr.Wednesday were resolved in advance, there would naturally be no more major wars with the Baroque Works Society on this island.
A group of eight people plus a duck reached the small garden without any obstruction.
Because navigation was difficult between islands along the Grand Line, there was little communication between them.Consequently, each island developed its own civilization.Some boasted advanced civilizations, while others remained completely unchanged for thousands or even tens of thousands of years, without any progress.Because the Grand Line's chaotic climate made all sorts of things possible, some islands still retained the appearance of the dinosaur era, home to not only dinosaurs but also large beasts.Everything was enormous, resembling a giant's garden.Therefore, some also called this ancient island the Little Garden.
As they groped their way along the island's rugged mountain paths, they witnessed incredible sights not seen elsewhere: giant prehistoric birds soaring in the sky, tiger-like jungle beasts dozing on the ground, and the occasional gigantic dinosaur lurking in the deep forests.Within the jungle, giant prehistoric mosquitoes swarmed, and the group carefully dodged them.When encounters became unavoidable, they used their armed Haki to resist.When they encountered a giant beast that mistook them for prey, they swiftly dispatched it, striving to avoid radically altering the island's ecological civilization.
The rugged mountain path was extremely narrow at first, only allowing one person to pass through.After walking a few dozen steps, it suddenly became open.
A vast lake unfolded before them, home to countless giraffes and giant prehistoric crocodiles.Yet, surprisingly, the creatures living in this lake lived in peace with one another, as if they had reached some kind of consensus not to engage in combat here.The lake's tranquility was a stark contrast to the law of the jungle a few dozen steps away.
However, the Straw Hat Adventurers had no time to be surprised, because in the distance, a giant stood up and walked towards them!
This giant was wearing heavy armor and a helmet, holding a huge sword in his right hand and a round shield in his left hand.He had a long beard and laughed a unique laugh called "Geegawgagia".
The giant walked up to them and spoke, "Hello!Are you traveling to this island?Welcome!Come join me for the feast!"
In this world, you can hold a party at any time and any place.
When everyone saw such a huge giant, they all looked tense, but when they saw that the giant had no ill intentions, they relaxed.
The Straw Hat Pirates followed the giant to an open space.The giant filled a glass of wine and invited everyone to drink.At this time, another giant also came.
This giant is also wearing armor and a helmet.His weapon is an axe, and he laughs in a unique way: "Gababababa".
"I am [Blue Ghost] Dongli!"
"I'm [Red Ghost] Brocky!"
The two giants introduced themselves.
In the year 1420 of the Sea Circle Calendar, a century ago, two Titans were captains of the Giant Soldier Pirates.At that time, Tonri and Broki each captured a Sea King.A question from a little girl sparked a dispute over whose prey was larger.The two then engaged in a duel in a small garden, with only the one left alive returning home.They also agreed to duel whenever the island's central volcano erupted.Because the duels were always evenly matched, the Giant Soldier Pirates disbanded, and the warriors returned to Elbaf Village to await news.
"Hello!I'm Monkey D.Luffy, nice to meet you!" Luffy replied politely, and the other companions also introduced themselves politely.
The two giants laughed strangely and happily invited the Straw Hat Adventurers to a banquet together.
After three rounds of drinking, Usopp also asked the two giants:
"Two uncles, why are you staying on this ancient island?It looks like there's no one else on this island.Don't you have a tribe?"
Hearing this, Dongli and Brockie put away their smiles.Dongli recalled:
"Our village is called Elbaf, and that's where we, the giants, live!"
"Our village has its rules!If two Titans fight, they must accept the justice of the Lord Elbaf.The two Titans must duel to determine the winner!The Lord Elbaf will always bless the victor!"
Brockie took a big gulp of his wine and continued:
"This island is now the battleground between Dongli and me!The two of us will fight to the bitter end!Only one person can win!Only one person can return alive!"
"Come to think of it, we've been fighting here for a hundred years!For the past hundred years, we've fought every time the volcano erupted!But we've forgotten why we were fighting a hundred years ago!Hahahahahaha!"
"One hundred years!" Everyone was extremely surprised.
"Hahahahaha!Yes, we giants are a long-lived race.Both of us are over a hundred years old this year!But for us giants, this is just the beginning of our young adulthood!"
The two giants said proudly.
Zoro was speechless.He had been fighting for 100 years but had forgotten the reason for the fight.However, he would not expose the scars of the two giants.
Weiwei questioned, "But even if you have a long life, if you've forgotten the reasons for fighting for the past hundred years, what's the point in continuing to fight?"
The two giants stood up suddenly: "Hahahahahaha!Little girl, you ask about the meaning of fighting?What is the reason for fighting?What reason does fighting need?What meaning does it need?We only need one person to win!So no matter what happens, we will continue as usual!"
Okay, that's giant.
Luffy then said, "Then I wonder if the two giants know about the major events and changes that have taken place in Elbaf in the past few decades?"
The two giants were naturally concerned about their hometown.They immediately sat down and asked, "What happened in Elbaf?"
"Although that incident happened decades ago, I still decided to tell you about what I recently learned about the Elbaf Giants and what happened after the Giant Pirates disbanded." Luffy paused and continued:
"As for whether you stay or go after you find out, it's up to you to decide.
First things first.Approximately 63 years ago, an orphan named Charlotte Linlin was brought to Elbaf by human traffickers disguised as nuns and placed in an orphanage called the Lamb's House.For a few years, things were peaceful, but that good fortune didn't last.For unknown reasons, the five-year-old Charlotte Linlin went berserk and destroyed a village in Elbaf, causing considerable casualties.
Then the giant elder Yorulu was about to execute Charlotte Linlin, but was ultimately defeated and died of his injuries.After this, Charlotte Linlin escaped from Elbaf and founded a pirate group that has continued to this day.
Charlotte Linlin has become one of the four sea emperors of the New World, the [Four Emperors] Big Mom!
Sanji was shocked when he heard this.No wonder the name Charlotte Linlin sounded so familiar.She is actually one of the current Four Emperors!
Upon hearing this, the two Titans were completely shocked, then filled with immense anger.They hadn't imagined that in just a century of absence, their tribe would be so drastically transformed!However, as Titan elders, they quickly calmed down.Even without any contact with the outside world, they knew what the Four Emperors were like.Any rash action would only lead to more casualties.
"Then comes the second thing.Casey and Oimo from your Giant Pirates went out to sea to look for you 50 years ago.However, after they went out to sea, they were deceived by the World Government and thought that you had been captured by the Navy.The World Government threatened them that if they wanted to exchange your freedom, they would have to guard the World Government's Judicial Island for a hundred years!" Luffy finished speaking.
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