Author: Xiao Yifeng
Translator: PapaSmurf0700
Luffy's exuberant yells echoed throughout Little Garden, showing no signs of stopping. Usopp, right by his side, was also shouting at the top of his lungs, filled with a mixture of awe and terror. The reason for their uproar? They were bouncing back and forth between several massive Brontosaurus dinosaurs. These dinosaurs stretched their necks like giraffes and towered over the landscape.
When Luffy first laid eyes on the towering Brontosaurus, his face lit up with excitement. He couldn't resist the adventure; using his rubbery powers, he snatched Usopp up and leaped onto the head of one of the great beasts. With childlike glee, he treated the dinosaur's long neck as if it were a playground slide.
However, their playful antics quickly turned the Brontosaurus herd irritable. The dinosaurs snapped their jaws at Luffy, who, along with a petrified Usopp, dodged between the gaping mouths. Usopp, tied to Luffy's stretchy grasp, thought he might punch Luffy if only he wasn't so scared. The idea of being an accidental snack for these prehistoric giants terrified him.
Amidst Usopp's frantic thoughts, a lapse in Luffy's attention led them both to be swallowed up by one of the Brontosaurus. But in a twist of fate, somebody cut the long neck and they were falling down, only to be caught in the massive hand of a giant.
Stunned, Luffy and Usopp's jaws dropped in disbelief at the sight of the colossal man. Before them stood Dorry, a giant with a long beard, brandishing a shield in one hand and a sword in the other. His laughter boomed like thunder, warm and hearty, "Hey hey hey, what lively little humans! Could you be the long-awaited guests I've been hoping for? Hehehehe."
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Elsewhere on the island, a spectacle of frost unfolded.
"Freezing Airflow!" Nami called out, her elemental staff in hand. With a deft motion, she unleashed a chilly blast that married ice and wind, swiftly encasing a group of dinosaurs in a glacial standstill.
"Miss Nami, that's incredible," Vivi couldn't help but marvel, a bright smile on her face as she observed the frozen tableau.
Nami, with a modest grin, accepted the praise. "Thanks, Vivi. It seems the weather is playing right into my hands today," she said, pleased with her handy work.
"Cool," Bai Ye agreed, nodding his approval of the impressive display.
Amidst their exchange, a booming laugh sliced through the air, followed by a bold voice that announced, "It seems this island has some new visitors."
As they turned, they were greeted by an imposing figure—a giant clutching an enormous axe. He gazed down at them, his face crinkling into a merry smile.
"Do any of you happen to have some wine?" he asked with a note of cheer in his voice.
Vivi and Nami exchanged a startled look. "What on earth is this?" they gasped, their hearts skipping a beat at the sight.
Bai Ye, with a sense of recognition, said, "This is a giant, and if I'm not mistaken, a renowned pirate from an old era."
"Could it be? Are you one of the captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates, the notorious Brogy the Red Ogre?" Bai Ye ventured, drawing upon his knowledge of historical bounties.
The words 'giant' and 'pirate' hung in the air, almost too fantastical to believe, but Vivi and Nami had no reason to doubt. Bai Ye's reputation for collecting bounty orders credence to his claim.
Brogy erupted with laughter. "Ahahahaha, to think my name still echoes after a century!" He seemed genuinely tickled by their knowledge of him.
"It's only right that I show you proper hospitality, ahahahaha!" Brogy exclaimed, clearly excited at the prospect of entertaining.
Bai Ye, ready to rise to the occasion, declared, "The wine is on me then."
With a quick twist, Bai Ye summoned an assortment of ten wine barrels, magically appearing before them on the ground.
Brogy, momentarily taken aback by the magic, then beamed with a mix of surprise and gratitude. "You are quite the generous visitors, ahahahaha!" His hearty laughter resonated across the island, celebrating the unexpected camaraderie that had blossomed in this unlikely meeting.
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Dorry's laughter was hearty as he expressed his thanks for the drinks they'd brought along. "The dinosaur meat is ready and waiting," he announced, inviting them to join in the feast. This warm invitation was a result of Luffy and Usopp's earlier offer to share their wine, setting the stage for the current merriment.
Luffy and Usopp eagerly tucked into the enormous dinosaur legs, their enjoyment of the meal bringing another round of laughter from Dorry. It was a feast fit for the grandest of tables, and they ate with gusto.
Curiosity soon got the better of Usopp, prompting him to question their giant host. "Hey, why are you here by yourself? Is there a village nearby?" he inquired, looking around for signs of others.
Dorry's smile faded slightly, a touch of solemnity in his voice as he began his tale. "My home is Elbaf, a village hidden somewhere along the Grand Line. We have a tradition there—if two people have a conflict they can't resolve, they're bound to fight a duel to determine who's in the right. The victor is seen as the just one, as our village holds honor above all else."
With a hearty gulp of meat, Dorry continued his story, a distant look in his eyes. "This island has become a battleground for me and another. We're locked in a duel where only one can emerge as the winner."
He then chuckled, a deep, rumbling sound. "Just imagine, we've been at this for a hundred years!" His laughter seemed to shake the very air, hinting at the epic nature of his ongoing battle.
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Vivi and Nami listened to Brogy, their expressions a mix of shock and disbelief. "A hundred years of fighting?" they echoed, the concept almost too much to grasp.
Brogy, taking another generous swig of the Bai Ye's spiritual wine, seemed to revel in the comfort it brought him. "Ahahaha," he laughed heartily, "do not fret, we giants live thrice as long as you do."
Vivi, still struggling to understand, pressed on: "But even with such long lives, wouldn't the passion for battle wane after a century? What purpose does this endless fight serve? What sparked this dispute in the first place?"
As if on cue, a mighty eruption thundered from the volcano at the island's heart, cutting through the air like a drumbeat of war. Brogy rose to his feet with a deliberate slowness.
"Little lady, why bother with such questions?" Brogy asked, his voice deep and resonant as he caressed his weathered axe. "It's about honor!"
BOOM!!! - volcano erupted.
With a bellow that could shake the stars, Brogy charged towards Dorry, his battle cry resounding: "The reason? Forgotten to the mists of time!"
The force of their clash sent tremors across the land, sending the island's dinosaur inhabitants fleeing for cover.
Vivi watched the giants collide, her heart filled with a tangle of emotions she couldn't quite identify. Bai Ye's voice offered a new perspective: "This isn't just a fight. For them, victory is more than a goal—it's their entire reason for being."
He turned to Nami and Vivi, an invitation in his eyes. "Come, let's witness this grand battle. It's a spectacle not to be missed."
Elsewhere, Luffy and Usopp were already making their way to the battlefield, their excitement palpable.
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Meanwhile, hidden within the dense foliage of the forest, Mr. 3 revealed a devious grin to Mr. 5. "Now's our chance. Let's deliver our 'presents' to those unsuspecting friends of ours," he suggested with a sinister chuckle.
As Mr. 3's laughter rang out through the trees, his voice dripping with mockery, he mused aloud: "The fool who only knows the straightforward path of combat is so easily outmaneuvered. Ah, how effortlessly they will fall into my trap, hahahahaha!"