32 Chapter 31 (1/2)
Dorry and Brogy both attacked me immediately and didn't care about the injuries from their previous fight. Despite their bigger size, they were pretty fast. Combined that with their Giant strength, and incredible teamwork makes them a very formidable duo.
With my speed, I was able to get to their blind spot and land a few hits in the beginning, but they adapted fast. The giants started covering for each other, and the worst part is the longer our fight continued, the more their teamwork improved.
Both of them are exceptional fighters and can create shockwaves with their stikes, but it seemed like they were holding back trying not to break their weapons. Even with my Observation Haki and speed, they managed to land a few hits on me with the shockwaves, when they started working together.
Since the fight was becoming harder, I slowly started to speed up my blood flow. Despite my increased speed, they were able to sense my attacks, either through pure instincts or Observation Haki.
Unfortunately for them, their already fragile weapons got destroyed in the fight. They had fought for over a hundred years using the same weapons. It's a surprise they were able to use them for so long fighting every day with them.
Despite losing their weapons, they weren't discouraged. Throwing them to the side, they continued fighting. Though with only blunt attacks, they are unable to hurt me, and the fight became an endurance test, or so I thought.
Initially, they were unable to damage me with just their fists, but after fighting for over an hour, they suddenly started hurting me with their punches. They managed to learn to use Armament Haki in our fight, proving that Giants are natural born fighters. Thankfully, they just acquired it and were not proficient with using Armament Haki.
Nonetheless, the fight was a stamina and endurance contest, which is my forte. After another hour of fighting, the giants collapsed exhausted on the ground. Despite being injured from their previous fight, they lasted for over two hours in our confrontation.
”I fell after you Brogy,” Dorry spoke while panting.
”No, I lasted a second more than you did Dorry,” Brogy responded to him while also grasping for air. They didn't stop competing even now.
”Wasn't it more fun fighting together, rather than fighting each other.” I walked up to them with a big smile on my face. My body was slightly aching from their Haki infused attacks, but I was already recovering from that.
”Fighting together is fun, but losing isn't, Gegyagya.” Even injured Dorry laughed it out.
”I can't believe that after a hundred years of fighting with no clear victor, we finally lost to a small human, Gabababa.” Despite his words, Brogy didn't look mad at all.
I sat down next to them, while they started talking about how they used to fight together when they were captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates. They always used to compete against each other, but their quarrel started when a little girl had asked them, who had hunted the bigger game.
”To think our fight started because of a tiny human and it got settled by another small human, Gabababa.” Brogy looked in a good mood while reminiscing about the old days.
”I wonder what has happened with our crew? They have probably returned to Elbaf.” Dorry mused next to him.
”A promise is a promise. We will sail under you, but you have to promise us that we will visit Elbaf in the future. We can even get our old crew to join us if they are still interested.” Brogy stated.
While we were talking, Vivi and Nojiko alongside, Ussop, Igaram, and Aisha came as well. Nami, Xander and Sanji had stayed back at the Going Merry to protect it, while the others had gone with Brogy when he stumbled upon them asking for some sake.
”We are going to Elbaf right Luffy?” The moment that was brought up, Ussop asked me with stars in his eyes.
”Of course we are, but that is in the second part of the Grand Line, so it will take some time before we reach there,” I assured Ussop. After all, I couldn't wait to go there as well.
”But how are you planning to take us with you? I don't think we can fit in your small ship, Gegyagya.” Dorry asked, but I don't think that's a problem.
”Well, we can't take you on the Going Merry, but with Nojiko here and with the enormous amount of wood in this jungle, I'm pretty sure we can make you a boat to travel alongside us,” I told the giants with a smirk.
Nojiko's Wood Devil Fruit might not give her incredible attacking and defensive powers, but the versatility it brings to the table is something else. With the number of trees in this jungle, I'm pretty sure she will be able to create at least a boat for their size.
Remembering that I saw Nico Robin earlier, I told the group that I would go and explore something that I found. I also wanted to check out the Poneglyph that I saw and ask her to translate it for me. I made a clone and sent him to try and find Robin, while I made my way towards the wasp nest.