One Piece: Trainers on the Straw Hat Pirates

Upon hearing Redding's question, Dorry and Brogy immediately burst into hearty laughter, each displaying their own unique characteristics.

"Hehehehehe..." "Crackling crackling crackling..."

"What a pity!"

"On the road to pursuing dreams and goals, even the closest of friends will not give in to any compromise!"

"That's what a soldier should do!"

At this moment, a large-waisted female giant, who had appeared out of nowhere, walked gracefully to Aruru's side and gently shook her head at the group of giants.

"There's no other way; after all, the world has become a multipolar place."

"Elbaf, with its large number of giant warriors, has never chosen a side, making it truly unique and exceptionally conspicuous on the world stage!"

"Whether it's for Elbaf's existing power or the potential shown by the giants, no one can resist the temptation of a group of powerful giant warriors!"

The giantess raised her head, revealing a pair of intelligent eyes that contrasted sharply with her sparse clothing that barely covered her vital parts.

This person was none other than Lipley, one of the founders of Walrus Academy and the teacher in charge of teaching the little giants about biology.

He was also one of the key figures who gradually transformed the barbaric and fierce Elbaf into a land of wisdom.

In fact, the Straw Hat Pirates were not even the first to act.

Recently, strange figures have been appearing frequently in the underworld, which is connected to the sea in Elbaf.

After some investigation, Lipriy was shocked to discover that they were members of the World Government's CP organization, sent by the World Government to liaise with Elbaf in an attempt to bring Elbaf under the World Government's control.

However, those guys were too weak. Many of them didn't even get to the depths of the underworld before being hunted down and killed by the giant creatures of the underworld.

no way.

Under the Straw Hat Pirates' continuous suppression, the World Government now has less than one-tenth of its reliable personnel left.

These members of the CP organization were all not very skilled but were very bold. For the sake of the promises made by their superiors, they resolutely embarked on the path of persuading Elbaf.

After hearing Lipley's explanation, the pirates fell silent once again.

Has the mighty Elbaf really been reduced to struggling to survive between other organizations, and even having to rely on others just to stay afloat?!

A sense of desolation instantly filled the entire Xicun Square.

Seeing this, Lipley let out a soft sigh of relief.

The glory of Elbaf, that was over a hundred years ago, wasn't it?

Back then, the pirate crew formed by Dorry and Brogy was indeed invincible on the high seas.

But that's because at that time, there weren't so many pirates or strong individuals on the sea.

It wasn't until Roger's appearance and death that the Great Pirate Era began.

In just over twenty years, the sea has changed completely, and the pirates have become stronger and stronger.

Even Charlotte Linlin, the former Yonko who was easily defeated by the Straw Hat Pirates, was someone who, in a fit of rage at the age of 5, killed Yoruru, the honor of the giants and the former captain of the Giant Warrior Pirates.

It can be said that the ocean today is no longer the ocean that giants once knew.

That's why they founded the Walrus Academy, to make more giants aware of the outside world.

Nowadays, the giants can hardly dominate any region; even protecting themselves has become a difficult task.

Despite having the blood of the King of Elbaf, Haldin was merely a passable pirate on the high seas.

But then, Yaru spoke again:

"Oh, right!"

"Although war is inevitable, Hajrudin said that the Straw Hat Pirates are willing to subdue Elbaf in a gentler way so as not to harm the giants and their friendship."

Listen to that! What an obscure term!

Subduing Elbaf is somehow associated with the word "gentle"?!

At this moment, the warriors didn't know whether they themselves had gone mad, Elder Aruru had gone mad, or Hajrudin and the Straw Hat Pirates had gone mad...

In short, someone among them must be insane, otherwise how could they say such things so naturally?

"What method?" Redding, acting as the mouthpiece for the giants, asked proactively.

And Yaru's gloomy eyes flickered for a moment, and he slowly spoke:

"Let's challenge each other!!!"

“Halding said that we can set up any number of arenas in Elbaf.”

"At that time, the strong members of the Straw Hat Pirates will attack the arena one by one and defeat the giants defending the arena."

"If within a week, all the arenas are occupied by the Straw Hat crew..."

"Then Elbaf will announce to the public that he has joined the Straw Hat Pirates and become a sharp weapon in their hands."

"If, at the end, any one of the arenas is defended by a giant, then the Straw Hat Pirates will recognize Elbaf's independence and protect Elbaf from the World Government."

"What?! This is taking the warriors of Elbaf way too seriously?!"

"So you're saying we're allowed to set up any number of arenas?! If each of us becomes the master of an arena, how will the Straw Hat Pirates cope?!"

"Don't be silly! Didn't you see what the newspaper said? The Straw Hat Pirates are planning to broadcast this event live from every angle, without any blind spots. Do you want the whole world to see you defeated by insignificant humans and leave behind damaging information?!"

"That's right. Even if the Straw Hat Pirates let us set any number, as warriors of Elbaf, we would never do something so shameless!"

"Since it's going to be a tournament, then naturally we need to select the strongest warrior in Elbaf to defend the arena!"

"........."

"........."

For some reason, the giants who were originally worried about going to war with the Straw Hat Pirates did not object at all after hearing about the rules set by the Straw Hat Pirates. They all acquiesced to the rule of fighting and defending the arena, which can be regarded as their acceptance of the bet that the Straw Hat Pirates would rule in the future.

Master Zhou is right.

In a pitch-black house, if you want to open a window, others will disagree. But if you say you want to break open the roof, then others will agree to let you open a window.

Compared to the risky and tragic event of directly fighting the Straw Hat Pirates, which carries little chance of victory, it would be much easier for them to accept a peaceful contest to determine the final ownership of Elbaf.

Of all those present, only Lipley, who had a slight understanding of psychology, couldn't help but marvel at the Straw Hat crew's clever tactics.

The betting rules already give Elbaf a clear advantage, and the way the match is held also demonstrates the strength of both sides, showing Elbaf enough respect...

The other party has shown enough sincerity, and as honorable Elbaf warriors, they seem to have no reason to refuse the Straw Hat Pirates.

However, in the next few days, it is foreseeable that the entire city of Elbaf will be in an uproar over the issue of the list of defenders.

"Oh, right."

Just then, Elder Yaru spoke again:

"Because Halding and the others are also members of Elbaf, although they are under the Straw Hat crew, they will all become members of the Elbaf arena's defending side as Elbaf warriors."

"Hmph, Halding? At least he has some conscience." Hearing this, Redding's lips curled up slightly, it was unclear whether he was pleased with Halding's actions or looking forward to reuniting with his student.

However, Elder Yaruru uttered a message that silenced everyone present.

"In order to witness the full power of Elbaf, they specifically requested that Loki be made a member of the defending giants to ensure that Elbaf can demonstrate sufficient strength and potential."

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"What!? Loki!? You must be kidding me!?"

Upon hearing the Straw Hats' terms, the giants' faces instantly showed a chilling panic, as if they had recalled something unpleasant.

After all, just recently, they had mobilized all of Elbaf's forces to barely suppress Loki's attempt to escape once again.

Every giant participated in that battle, and they witnessed Loki, in an unconscious act of resistance, plunge a longsword into Aruru's head, nearly killing the last vestige of their Elbaf glory.

can only say……

If it weren't for that curse, and if it weren't for Loki's personality of constantly talking about destroying the world, they would really be looking forward to the emergence of a powerful giant like him.

Although it must be admitted, every giant can feel that Elbaf is now on the decline, gradually deviating from its title as the "world's strongest nation".

"No, Elder Aruru! If Loki manages to escape, we'll be in big trouble!"

Giants immediately raised objections, not wanting Loki, whom they had finally managed to subdue, to escape again.

Many giants echoed this sentiment.

However, when faced with everyone's resistance, Aruru looked thoughtful.

From his previous conversation with Hajrudin, he could tell that Hajrudin's words implied a desire for Elbaf to join the Straw Hat Pirates.

Although Hajrudin is now a full member of the Straw Hat crew, that child was, after all, someone Aruru watched grow up...

Although he wasn't among the top talents in Elbaf in terms of combat, he was at least intellectually gifted, perhaps inheriting the genes of his father Harald, and was not as mindless and reckless as the other giants.

"Hayding also participated in the battle where Loki was imprisoned, so he should know very well just how terrifying Loki's power is..."

"Even so, he still wanted Loki to replace Elbaf in defending the title..."

"Even though none of those participating in this battle are official members of the Straw Hat Pirates, but rather strong members under their command, Hajrudin still believes the Straw Hats will achieve an absolute victory?"

"Has the Straw Hat Pirates become this terrifying?"

Yaru ignored the complaints of the giants and quickly began to think in his mind.

In the end, he chose to believe Halding.

That child won't do anything to harm Elbaf.

"All right!"

Aruru suddenly interrupted the giants' grumbling, then lowered his gaze and asked the group of giants in a deep voice:

"According to Hajrudin, the Straw Hat Pirates sent out all of their elite troops."

"Two of them were former Shichibukai: Gecko Moria, the instigator of this incident, and Boa Hancock, a member of the Straw Hat Grand Fleet who came with him."

""

The giants have been facing a generational gap for quite some time now.

Over a hundred years ago, under the handover between Aruru and Yoruru, Dorry and Brogy led the young Giant Warrior Pirates on a voyage to various parts of the world to explore and witness its vastness.

Originally, in the eyes of Aruru and the other, Dorry and Brogy's talents were enough to qualify them to reach the pinnacle of the world.