"When did you all arrive?!" Reno's voice drifted from behind.
Nami and Tashigi turned their heads in unison, and seeing Golden Week, they paused slightly, then quickly returned to normal.
The two were already used to it.
Every time Reno went out and didn't bring back a beautiful girl, it wasn't considered a normal outing.
After a simple nod of acknowledgment, Nami and Tashigi looked back at Brogy and Dorry's battle.
This was their first time directly experiencing the power of the Giant.
Just the aftermath of the explosion caused the ground to crack and ancient trees to be destroyed, startling countless beasts into scattering and fleeing.
Centered on Brogy and Dorry, an area of several hundred meters had already become a forbidden zone of death.
"Reno, do you know why they're fighting?!" Nami asked, puzzled.
Since they were both of the Giant, why did they have to fight to the death?!
Reno looked up in the direction of the two giants and slowly said, "Perhaps they are fighting for the glory of the Giant now."
In the beginning, Brogy and Dorry fought over who caught the bigger prey.
But 100 years later, the two giants had long forgotten the original reason.
Time quickly passed an hour, and the two giants' battle gradually came to an end.
Bang!!
Bang!!
With two loud bangs, Brogy and Dorry's shields simultaneously slammed into each other's faces, and the two giants fell to the ground.
This battle finally concluded.
"Gababababa! It's a draw again!!!"
"Yes, a hundred years have passed, and we still haven't decided a winner."
"Let's wait for next time. Next time I'll definitely win, and return to Elbaf with the glory of the Giant!!"
"Nonsense! I'll be the one to win next time!!!"
"..."
Reno was quite speechless about this battle that ended in another draw.
More than 100 years ago, Brogy and Dorry formed the Giant Warrior Pirates and left Elbaf.
Soon after they set sail, they quickly became famous.
Their first bounty was as high as 100 million berries.
One must know, that was 100 million berries from a century ago; its value can be imagined.
In their daily lives, their tacit understanding and habits were already etched in each other's hearts.
They were even more familiar with each other's abilities and moves.
Therefore, their battles could never result in a decisive victory, and would always end in a draw.
Reno came to Little Garden for two purposes.
The most important, of course, was to subdue Golden Week.
Besides that, it was to learn the Giant's unique combat technique, Hagoku!
When using this move, one can unleash a powerful shockwave.
Brogy and Dorry once used this move to clear a path for the Straw Hat Pirates; with one strike, they instantly killed the Island Devouring Beast.
How big was the Island Devouring Beast?!
Let's put it this way, its feces were as big as an island.
The power of Hagoku was evident.
If Haki were applied, how much stronger would this move be?!
Reno couldn't believe it; Hagoku, he was determined to get it!!
He desperately needed a powerful sword technique now.
After another evenly matched verbal exchange, Brogy and Dorry simultaneously stood up, preparing to return home and await the next volcanic eruption.
However, the sharp-eyed Brogy spotted Reno in the distance.
"Humans?!"
Brogy and Dorry simultaneously looked at Reno and the women, and both burst into laughter.
"Gagagaga"
"Gababababa..."
"It's been a long time since humans appeared on this island. Do you have any alcohol?!"
Brogy sat down in front of Reno and The girls, completely unconcerned about his image, like a large mountain.
Dorry also looked on with anticipation; he had almost forgotten what rum tasted like.
"These people in front of me must be Pirates, right?!"
"Then they definitely have rum."
"Brogy, Dorry, I've long heard of your great names."
"The rum is on our going merry; if you want to drink, you can come with us to get it," Reno replied with a generous smile.
Makino had just finished brewing a batch of rum recently, and the inventory was full.
The girls beside them carefully observed Brogy and Dorry up close, feeling that these two Giants had quite a good temper.
Impression score +1.
"You know our names?!" Brogy looked a bit surprised.
They had been here for over 100 years, and times had changed.
Seeing humans here today was already surprising enough for him; he hadn't expected the other party to recognize their identities at a glance.
When Reno called out his name, Brogy felt a sense of familiarity.
Aside from Dorry, no one had called his name for over 100 years.
"Of course, I know. The former Giant Captain Brogy and Captain Dorry were once famous across the seas. If the two Captains were to appear on the sea now, there would still be many people who recognize you."
Dorry, whose heart was touched by Reno's praise, burst into laughter, "Ga ga ga ga, human, you are very good. What is your name?!"
"I am Reno, the Captain of the Reno Pirates, and these are my crew members."
Reno introduced them to Brogy and Dorry one by one.
"Kid, you're quite blessed with beautiful women."
Brogy's gaze swept over Nami and The girls in turn.
All of them were beauties.
Especially Nami, Tashigi, and Vivi, they were unbelievably beautiful.
"Ka ba ba ba… Reno, since you are our guests, let me fulfill my duties as a host today. Come with me to my residence, and I will treat you well tonight."
"The wild beast meat here is very delicious."
Brogy enthusiastically invited Reno and The girls.
It was rare for people to come here; they had to drink to their heart's content today.
"Hey, Brogy, why should they go to your place?!"
"Can't I host them?!"
"Because I saw them first!!"
"Nonsense, I saw them too, I just didn't say anything!!"
"Bastard, are you picking a fight?!"
"If you want to fight, then fight! Do you think I'm scared?!"
"Come on, let's have our next fight now!!"
"…"
Seeing Brogy and Dorry once again pick up their weapons, Reno broke out in a cold sweat.
Didn't they say they would fight again when the volcano erupted?
And there was such a thing as fighting in advance?!
He immediately stopped them, "You two, how about coming to my place? I have a lot of fine rum there, guaranteed to let you drink to your heart's content."
The two Giants, who had been arguing red-faced, heard the word "rum" and simultaneously turned to look at Reno, licking their dry lips, and said in unison:
"Okay, let's go to your place."
The girls all chuckled at the sight.
These two Giants seemed quite interesting.
In front of the going merry.
Upon seeing Reno bring back two Giants, Kaya and the other three girls were all startled.
Only after learning that they had no ill intentions did they relax.
Reno brought out all the rum from the going merry.
To fulfill their host duties, Brogy and Dorry went hunting for wild beasts. The two almost returned at the same time, each dragging a massive creature behind him.
Both claimed that the beast they caught was the most delicious.
They almost started fighting again.
Only after Reno's persuasion did they stop.
Brogy and Dorry then began their daily routine.
Washing, processing, and grilling the wild beasts; the entire process was smooth and seamless.
"Brogy, Dorry, have you two ever thought about leaving here?!" Reno asked while eating the sizzling grilled meat.
Both of them paused for a moment, then nodded in unison: "Of course."
"Once we determine a winner, we will leave here and head to Elbaf, the land of the Giants."
At this, Brogy scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, "It's a shame we've been fighting for a hundred years, and it's always a draw."
"But I believe I will be the winner next time!"
"You're full of nonsense, you shameless fellow!"
The girls:... "I bear the honor of an Elbaf warrior, and I will never lose." When it came to winning or losing, Dorry didn't back down in the slightest.
"Are you the only one bearing it?!"
The atmosphere on the field once again became tense because of this topic.
Flames faintly flickered in their eyes, and sparks intertwined at the center where their gazes met.
"Cough cough cough… Brogy, Dorry, do you still remember Kashi and Oimo?!" Reno quickly changed the subject.
He was afraid the two Giants would actually start fighting.
The familiar names made them both pause. Brogy thought for a while, then said uncertainly, "They seemed to be from the Giant Warrior Pirates as well. It's been too long; I can't quite remember."
Reno nodded, affirming, "That's right, they were crew members of the Giant Warrior Pirates. Fifty years ago, because you two never returned, the Giant Warrior Pirates disbanded, and Kashi and Oimo left Elbaf again, searching the world for you."
"Unfortunately, they were deceived by the World Government along the way. Now, both of them are guarding the gates of Judicial Island for the World Government."
"What?!"
"How dare they deceive the Giant?!"
Upon hearing this, the aura around Brogy and Dorry suddenly changed.
The girls were all startled.
They had personally witnessed Brogy and Dorry in a rage.
Reno shrugged, noncommittal.
That was the truth; the World Government had easily tricked Kashi and Oimo with just a few words.
They falsely claimed that Brogy and Dorry had been imprisoned and told Kashi and Oimo that if they worked for them for 100 years, they would set Brogy and Dorry free.
The naive Kashi and Oimo believed them and, to rescue their two Captains, unhesitatingly agreed to their terms.
By now, they had been guarding the gates of Judicial Island for 50 years.
"These hateful bastards, to be so despicable! We must rescue them!!!" Brogy clenched his fists in anger.
"But we haven't decided a winner yet." Dorry was a bit troubled.
Their current battle was not for themselves, but for the honor of the Giant.
It was equally sacred and of utmost importance.
Before a winner was decided, neither of them could leave Little Garden.
"This…" Brogy instantly felt that the grilled meat in his hand no longer tasted as good.
Reno laughed, "You two, I have a solution that serves both purposes. Would you like to hear it?!"
"We'd love to hear the details." Brogy and Dorry's eyes lit up immediately.
"You can continue to stay here until a winner is decided. As for Kashi and Oimo, I can help you rescue them."
"To show my sincerity, I will even bring them here to meet you when the time comes."
"The precondition is that you must agree to one condition of mine." Reno got straight to the point.
"As long as you can rescue the two of them, just name your condition!!"
As expected of the straightforward representatives of the Giant, Brogy spoke loudly without any hesitation.
Dorry nodded in agreement.
Reno didn't beat around the bush and went straight to the point, "You must teach me the Giant combat technique, Hagoku."
Brogy and Dorry exchanged glances, then burst into laughter again.
"Ka ba ba ba…"
"Ga ga ga ga…"
"Is that such a simple request?!"
Brogy laughed until tears came to his eyes.
"Reno, we've drunk so much of your fine rum today; we're already friends. If you want to learn, we'll teach you."
"By the way, who brewed this rum? It's incredibly flavorful."
Mentioning rum, Brogy's craving returned. He immediately picked up a rum jar and drank it down in gulps.
Receiving the Giants' praise, Makino smiled gently, her face slightly flushed.
"In that case, it's settled," Reno said with a smile.
"No problem. Starting tomorrow, we will teach you Hagoku until you master it," Dorry guaranteed, patting his chest.
When the Giant spoke, their word was as good as gold.
"Come on, let's keep drinking!!!" Reno was also in high spirits and began to drink with the two Giants.
"Ka ba ba ba… Reno, you have a good capacity for rum."
"Ga ga ga ga… hic… This rum is truly delicious. I've never had such good rum before."
The girls looked at the gradually diminishing rum jars beside them, instinctively swallowing.
They could drink so much!
Brogy and Dorry drank until they were completely drunk and fell asleep on the ground.
Reno then took The girls back to the going merry.
Brogy and Dorry hadn't had rum for many years. Often, for every cup he drank, the two would finish half a jar of rum.
Makino's several months' worth of stock was already almost gone.
While Reno was drinking with the two Giants, Nami, Tashigi, and the other familiar girls chatted casually, filling the air with laughter.
Mikita told Golden Week what had happened after she joined the Reno Pirates.
Regardless, they had all once been members of Baroque Works, and she felt it was necessary to tell her about some of Reno's habits.
Then… Golden Week paced back and forth in her room, unable to sleep.
Although she looked like a child, in reality, her physiological age was already eighteen.
Some things she wasn't completely ignorant of, especially with Mikita's Popular Science.
She was nervous, anxious, and even a little expectant?!
Mikita said it seemed to be a tradition for new members joining a Pirate Crew.
Amidst a mix of nervousness, anxiety, and panic.
With a bang, the door opened, and Reno walked in.
The moon hung high.
The pleasant chirping of insects in the night couldn't compare to even half the sounds coming from inside the room.
It was almost midnight.
"Claim Reward!!"
[Congratulations, Host, you have obtained Yonko Big Mom's Steel Balloon Talent!]
In the quiet room, Reno almost burst out laughing.
Steel Balloon!!!
It was recognized as a top-tier physique in the One Piece World, without a doubt.
Today was full of surprises.
As everyone knows, physique is the foundation for using powerful techniques.
The stronger the physique, the more infinite possibilities there are.
During the Marineford War, Whitebeard was beaten to such a state by Akainu; anyone else would have died eight hundred times over, yet Whitebeard could still drag his broken body and wreak havoc.
Wasn't it all due to his powerful physique?!
And Big Mom's Steel Balloon Talent was an even greater standout.
No one could surpass her!
Top-tier defense, super monstrous strength.
At five years old, Linlin could punch a Kuma to death.
Wanting to help the Giant by swatting mosquitoes for them, she accidentally broke a person's ribs with one slap.
She even single-handedly wiped out a village of the Giant.
By the age of ten, Linlin's bounty was as high as 500 million Berries.
From five to ten years old, her achievements are verifiable!!
In terms of talent alone, Big Mom's Steel Balloon could be said to be in a league of its own in the One Piece World.
As for why Big Mom became the way she is now, those who know, know.
She became obsessed with having children and couldn't extricate herself.
Purely wasted such a good talent.
As the mechanical voice sounded, a strange power surged within Reno's body.
He could clearly feel this power silently transforming his body; the entire process was without any discomfort.
A few minutes later, Reno slowly opened his eyes, clenched his fist, and punched forward.
With a bang, it directly created a sonic boom in the air.
"As expected of Steel Balloon, it's truly overbearing."
Reno secretly clicked his tongue; with the Steel Balloon Talent's enhancement, he could develop even stronger methods for dealing with enemies.
It was simply too powerful!
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