Thump! Thump!
Aside from Katakuri, the last few members of the Charlotte Family, who were struggling against the Conqueror's Haki within the encirclement, finally couldn't resist and collapsed to the ground.
Katakuri, who was closest to Kenji, lasted the longest, but eventually collapsed. However, he didn't completely lose consciousness.
"Hmm?" Kenji looked down at Katakuri and nodded slightly.
"Although it was only a bit, it's not bad that he didn't faint."
However, as he continued to observe, he found that although Katakuri hadn't fainted, he was lying on the ground, temporarily unable to move.
It was probably what they called: he resisted, but not completely.
Kenji shook his head with a slight smile, retracting his gaze, while the Marine quickly moved forward to clear the battlefield, dealing with the Charlotte Family members who had been stunned into unconsciousness or immobility.
Kenji continued to walk towards the Giant village.
However, when he looked at the Giant warriors in the distance again, he found that these fierce giants were swaying, as if drunk, or on the verge of fainting.
"This…could it be the ripple effect of the Conqueror's Haki just now?" Kenji's eyes were hesitant, a little unsure.
Because he found it hard to believe that a group of large Giant warriors would be almost knocked unconscious by a bit of residual Conqueror's Haki.
He had only released a small amount of Conqueror's Haki, a mere casual display, and the primary targets of the Haki were Katakuri and the Charlotte Family, who were closest.
As for the Giant warriors further away, they were only within the residual range of the Conqueror's Haki.
They couldn't even withstand that level? It was a bit…
"Perhaps, it's because these Giant warriors aren't the true elites of Elbaph?"
While contemplating, Kenji arrived near the group of Giant warriors.
At this moment, he was finally able to carefully examine the giants before him.
From their appearance and attire, these giants were dressed relatively simply, without any armor.
Clearly, these giants were far from the fully armed warriors he had imagined.
"Elbaph's most elite warriors should mostly be in the Royal Guard!"
Kenji stroked his chin, scrutinizing the giants before him, and suddenly remembered something else.
"Speaking of which, among the Giant warriors residing in the Sun World, besides those who joined the Royal Guard, the remaining powerful ones should mostly have joined the Giant Warrior Pirates, right?"
"Hmm, the captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates went off to duel, and the remaining Giant pirates seem to have been recruited by the Marine and the World Government…"
Kenji knew more about the Giant Warrior Pirates than even the Giants of Elbaph.
The two captains of the pirate crew, Dorry and Brogy, abandoned the others and went to duel on Little Garden, and the remaining Giant pirates, in search of their two Captains, were tricked into serving the Marine and the World Government…
This was certainly not a glorious feat.
However, at this moment, Kenji naturally wouldn't explain anything to the giants before him.
He scanned the area, finally looking past the giants and towards a castle in the distant large village.
"That castle, that's Aurust Castle where the royal family resides, right?"
"Where is King Harald? Why isn't he coming out to greet us?"
"We came here to help Elbaph."
Kenji's voice was calm yet powerful, clearly heard by all the giants present, and even carried all the way to Aurust Castle further away.
At this moment, the Giant guards in Aurust Castle could clearly hear Kenji's voice, and they all poked their heads out from various parts of the castle to look.
Earlier, when the battle outside caused such a commotion, these guards didn't even bother to peek out.
However, this time they only looked out of curiosity, and no one left the castle, nor did anyone respond.
Finally, at the village entrance, Raideen, stepped forward and said with a displeased expression, "We never contacted the Marine, and we never knew the Marine would come to assist."
Kenji casually raised his hand, unconcerned. "Then King Harald must have contacted them, right?"
"In any case, go inform King Harald, I want to see him."
Hearing this, Raideen's expression on the opposite side changed slightly.
Not only him, but the other Giant warriors also changed their expressions, their eyes becoming even more hostile, their hands gripping their weapons tightly, and a murderous aura spread out.
Seeing this, Kenji frowned, shaking his head in confusion. "What? Is there something difficult about you informing the King?"
"The atmosphere in Elbaph is truly… hard to describe."
In fact, it was Kenji's first time visiting the Giant Kingdom of Elbaph.
This place, known as the strongest country in the world, had a great reputation. In the past, as a Marine Vice Admiral, Kenji naturally wouldn't come here just out of curiosity.
But this time was different, he had to achieve his goal.
"Hey! Show some respect, human!" At this moment, a voice filled with dissatisfaction and anger suddenly rang out from the crowd opposite.
"This is Elbaph, the strongest kingdom in the world!"
"Harald is our King, the strongest warriors!"
"Don't waste words with him. Such a human who dares to disrespect King Harald, even if it costs us our lives, we must teach him a lesson."
"We stake our honor as warriors! Fight for the Kingdom of Harald!"
The murderous intent in the eyes of each Giant warrior was undisguised.
Previously, they were shocked by the powerful strength displayed by Kenji and Charlotte, and did not act rashly.
But at this moment, these Giant warriors felt their honor being violated and challenged.
Especially since this human before them dared to speak disrespectfully to King Harald! And right under their noses, the warriors of Elbaph!
It was practically throwing their warrior's honor on the ground and stomping on it fiercely.
One must know, the official name of the Giant Kingdom now was: the Kingdom of Harald!
"For honor…" The Giant warriors present, holding their weapons, surrounded him with fierce expressions.
In the distance, Sakazuki and others, who were directing the arrest of the Charlotte Family members, noticed the commotion here and quickly got up to lead their troops to assist.
However, before they could run halfway, Kenji, who was surrounded by the Giant warriors, suddenly raised his hand to signal.
Kuzan understood the gesture, pursed his lips, and returned to his usual carefree demeanor.
"Looks like we're not needed for support… Heh, he's really confident! As expected of Kenji-san."
At the same time, the Giant warriors present exchanged glances, seemingly believing they had approached close enough.
The next moment, they swung their huge weapons, such as axes, blades, and swords, down towards Kenji's head.
Among them, Raideen and another Giant warrior jointly unleashed a powerful sword technique.
(End of Chapter)
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