In fact, it was quite the opposite.
"It's truly not easy for you to come here from the East Blue."
Dorry listened carefully to Reno and their adventure stories.
Unconsciously, all the wine Reno had brought was finished.
"I'm really happy today; I haven't been this excited in a long time."
Dorry pursed his lips, a trace of joy appearing on his face.
"Hahahaha, it's truly refreshing to meet you all today!!!"
"What a pity, compared to you, I haven't seen much."
"You can't say that."
Reno took a big bite of the excellent-tasting beast meat.
"Compared to the Giant Warrior Pirates, who were renowned a hundred years ago, we are still far behind."
Over a hundred years ago, Dorry's bounty had already reached 100 million berries, showing his strength.
"Gajajajajaja… I'm not as amazing as you say."
Hearing Reno's somewhat exaggerated praise, Dorry scratched his head a little shyly.
"It's truly pleasant chatting with you, kid! Gajajajajaja…"
Dorry laughed heartily, and unconsciously, he had become familiar with Reno and Luffy.
Indeed, alcohol is a good thing for fostering relationships.
Vivi watched this scene, somewhat stunned.
Her heart was filled with emotion.
It was only their first meeting, and within such a short time.
Reno had already hit it off with Dorry.
"He really is a reliable person," she thought, and just then...
Boom—
Boom—
The distant volcano suddenly erupted, and the birds and beasts in the dense forest panicked.
Dorry, who was still drinking heavily with Reno and Luffy, saw this scene, and his eyes instantly became serious.
"Gajajajajaja…"
"You guys keep drinking here; I have something to do and need to leave."
Dorry drained the last bit of wine in his cup, then wiped his mouth.
He picked up his sword and shield and stood up.
"Huh?? Uncle, where are you going?"
Luffy was a bit confused; they hadn't finished their wine yet.
And... what was the uncle going to do?
"I'm going to battle!!"
Dorry's lips curved into a smile like a warrior heading to the battlefield.
"To fight for the honor of the Giant!!!"
On the other side, the Giant Brogy also let out a roar.
He raised his axe and shield, also looking in the direction of the volcanic eruption.
"Kababababababa... It's starting again!!"
Brogy, who was enthusiastically entertaining Nami, Sanji, and Usopp, exclaimed excitedly.
"Hmm?? What's starting??"
Nami and the other two, who were preparing food, looked at Brogy, confused.
They had been quite scared by Brogy earlier, but after some conversation, they found that Brogy had no ill intentions.
And he wanted them to be guests at his dwelling.
Nami and Usopp wanted to refuse, but they couldn't resist Brogy's warm invitation.
Plus, with Sanji escorting them, the group came here.
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