Chapter 305: Two Giants
After deciding to accept the Devil Fruits, Hajrudin and the others didn't waste time. The five of them discussed it briefly and decided on the distribution of the Devil Fruits.
Stansen, skilled in using a giant hammer and serving as a shipwright, received the Kinzoku Kinzoku no Mi.
Captain Hajrudin received the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Titan.
Under everyone's watchful eyes,
Stansen, holding the small Kinzoku Kinzoku no Mi, revealed an expression of excitement and anticipation. Then, he opened his mouth, tossed the fruit inside, and swallowed it without chewing.
"..."
The Kinzoku Kinzoku no Mi entered Stansen's body, and within seconds, it transformed into a special power, rapidly merging into his physiology.
Silently and without a trace,
Stansen's entire body turned pitch black, as if cast from steel, giving him an aura of invincibility.
"My body..."
Stansen, an elite warrior of the giant race, quickly adapted and couldn't help but show a look of surprise. He clenched his fist, feeling a surge of immense power within him, and grinned at Hajrudin and the others:
"I feel like I can beat you all up now!"
"No, not only can I beat you up, I can stand here and let you hammer me, wahahaha!"
Stansen was in high spirits and directly challenged the giant leader Hajrudin.
Gerd and the others didn't hold back either, stepping forward with punches and kicks, but they only made Stansen retreat continuously, unable to harm him in the slightest.
"Tsk tsk..."
Rhodes sighed slightly. The Kinzoku Kinzoku no Mi was definitely a powerful ability that could rival the Kira Kira no Mi for the title of "absolute defense."
And Stansen, transformed into a metal giant, was undoubtedly Rhodes's most solid shield.
Seeing this, Hajrudin didn't hesitate and directly consumed the Hito Hito no Mi, Model: Titan.
With Stansen's precedent, everyone showed expectant expressions.
You must know that Mythical Zoan types are even rarer than Logia types.
And it's a form like "Titan," which was particularly special to them.
"..."
After eating the fruit, Hajrudin remained silent for a long while before suddenly saying, "I feel this ability is a bit too powerful—I can't use it on the ship."
With that, he jumped back to the shore, and with a boom, dust billowed everywhere.
As the dust gradually dissipated, Hajrudin's body began to expand continuously, transforming in the blink of an eye into a towering giant, sixty-six meters tall.
Sixty-six meters—what did that mean?
More than twenty stories high!
Standing on the shore, he was like a mountain—compared to him, giants like Stansen were like adults to children, having to look up at him.
Rhodes, on the other hand, was so small he was almost invisible.
"Stansen, you seemed quite arrogant just now?"
Hajrudin spoke, his thunderous voice shaking the wind and clouds, carrying with it a power that Rhodes was very familiar with. He looked down at Stansen and chuckled.
"Don't think you're so great just because you've grown bigger—combat power never depends on size!"
Stansen, of course, was unconvinced. He leaped to the shore, transforming into a metal giant, and confronted Hajrudin.
To be honest, after eating the Kinzoku Kinzoku no Mi, Stansen's defense skyrocketed, and Hajrudin was initially unable to do anything to him.
But soon, with a series of crackling sounds,
a lightning bolt, like a dragon, was grasped by Hajrudin and hurled, striking Stansen.
"Aaaaah..."
Metal is a good conductor of electricity, and Stansen immediately experienced a full-body electric shock, collapsing in defeat.
"Lightning, huh?"
Rhodes stroked his chin. Mythical Zoan-type Devil Fruits often possess some special ability, such as Marco the Phoenix's regenerative blue flames.
And the Titans seemed to possess the power of lightning.
Rhodes discovered he had a strong affinity with lightning—not only did he wield it himself, but two of his subordinates also possessed it.
Hajrudin and the others continued to adapt to their powers, and Rhodes also exchanged blows with each of them.
He gained a rough understanding of their capabilities.
Transformed into metal giants and Titans, Hajrudin and his companion possessed power that absolutely overwhelmed the Giant Squad Vice Admirals of Marine Headquarters. Perhaps figures like Doflamingo could withstand them, but those below that level would likely be swept away.
Especially Hajrudin, the Titan, who also possessed ranged attack capabilities.
The lightning he hurled could probably obliterate a warship—its power was formidable.
A moment later, everyone returned to the ship. Hajrudin and his companion, still beaming with joy, excitedly addressed Rhodes:
"Now, we should be able to help you, sir!"
While they were delighted to possess greater power, they were even happier to be able to assist Rhodes.
They would never forget who had bestowed this immense power upon them.
"Hmm,"
Rhodes nodded slightly, saying:
"The Marines won't give us much time to prepare. You need to focus on developing your abilities and also learn both types of Haki as much as possible."
The importance of both types of Haki in combat is immense.
Without Busoshoku Haki, even the strongest defense won't be very effective.
Without Kenbunshoku Haki, you'll be helpless against fast enemies.
Of course, the giants' massive size, while making them easy targets, also provides a terrifying attack range—a single punch from them is too much for someone who isn't very fast to dodge.
"Yes!"
Hajrudin and the others nodded repeatedly.
"Devil Fruit users are often unable to swim and are also vulnerable to Seastone. You should know these basic facts."
Rhodes paused slightly before continuing,
"Dressrosa isn't far from here. Your journey from here will focus on honing your abilities. Once you arrive, someone will naturally teach you both types of Haki."
"I hope you can grow quickly and restore the prestige of the giant race."
"Isn't Rhodes-sama coming with us?"
The beautiful giant, Gerd, keenly sensed Rhodes's meaning.
"Well, I've been away from Dressrosa for a while now, so I'll be going ahead."
With that, Rhodes reached out and pressed his hand into the air, and a door shimmering with hazy light appeared out of thin air. He waved his hand and stepped inside.
Behind him,
Hajrudin stared in disbelief, as if he'd seen a ghost.
Didn't the newspapers say Rhodes-sama wasn't a Devil Fruit user?!
What was going on?!
Everyone rubbed their eyes, finally confirming that Rhodes had truly vanished.
"This?"
Stansen scratched his head, his already not-so-bright brain completely baffled as to why Rhodes, who wasn't a Devil Fruit user, possessed such a strange ability.
"No wonder Rhodes-sama treated the New World like his backyard,"
Gerd remarked. With this spatial ability, even the biggest storms and tsunamis were meaningless.
"Remember! Don't talk about this. Rhodes-sama using this special ability in front of us shows his trust in us!"
Hajrudin said sternly, ultimately seeing things more clearly.
"Understood!"
Stansen and the others, realizing this as well, quickly replied.
"Following this lord, we will surely restore the giants' former glory!"
Hajrudin clenched his fist, his face filled with longing.
If restoring their prestige was previously just a distant dream, now a clear path to greatness lay before them!
(End of Chapter)
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