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Recalling the intense passion of the previous night, an alluring flush crept back onto Aki's cheeks.
However, considering Aki was still quite young, Baishuii had no intention of having children right now. He wanted to wait until they were both around twenty-four or twenty-five, when their bodies were fully developed and mature. That way, childbirth wouldn't be as physically taxing or dangerous for Aki.
For women, giving birth was like walking through the gates of hell. One wrong step, and they might never return. She had seen others go through it and knew exactly how high the mortality rate was for girls her age. It was precisely because she had witnessed such tragedies that she carried a deep fear of it.
But she had truly met the right person—a man who genuinely loved her.
She could clearly sense that in Baishui's eyes, her safety and happiness far outweighed the importance of having children. To him, kids seemed like nothing more than an optional bonus. The gaze he directed at her was always filled with pure, unadulterated affection.
Aki felt incredibly fortunate that she had met Baishui on that beach. He was a man who treated her flawlessly.
"Let's go, it's already noon, you little lazy pig!"
Just then, Baishuii's head popped into view, sporting a mischievous grin and a look of mock disdain.
"Drop dead!" Aki cried out, flushed with embarrassment and anger. Another pillow flew through the air at terrifying speed, striking Baishui square in the face and knocking him flat onto the floor.
Ten Minutes Later.
"Today, I'm taking you to see the bravest, most battle-hardened warriors in the entire world," Baishui said, holding Aki's small hand as they walked down the bustling street.
"Okay! I'll follow your lead," Aki smiled softly. Wherever Baishui wanted to go, she would gladly follow.
"Heh, you'd better mentally prepare yourself. They're absolutely massive. Try not to scream your head off like you did with Laboon yesterday!" Baishui teased, wearing a highly punchable expression.
"Ugh, can we please not bring that up again?" Aki whined, shaking his arm and pouting playfully. Her voice was so tender and sweet that it was impossible not to be charmed by it.
"Alright, alright, I won't mention it!" Baishui instantly surrendered; he had absolutely no defense against that tone.
The two left the shore and boarded their ship. Naturally, their departure from the port drew a chorus of gasps from the locals. After all, a warship of that caliber was a rare sight, even in the Grand Line.
Little Garden!
After a day of sailing, the couple finally arrived at their destination. This was exactly where Baishui had wanted to bring Aki.
Here resided two giants who had been locked in a duel for a full century, yet had never managed to determine a victor: Dorry the Blue Ogre and Brogy the Red Ogre!
They were the former captains of the Giant Warrior Pirates, each boasting a bounty of 100 million Berries.
One hundred years ago, they had each caught a massive Sea King. However, a passing little girl asked whose catch was bigger, sparking an argument that ignited a century-long war.
(In the original timeline, if it hadn't been for Mr. 5's dirty tricks, this hundred-year battle might never have ceased. Dorry lost that day, but it was an unjust defeat.)
"Baishui ... are there really giants as tall as mountains? I'm scared!"
Now that they were actually stepping foot onto Little Garden, Aki's courage began to falter. She clung tightly to Baishui's arm, her palms slick with cold sweat. Even though Baishui had assured her that the two giants were extremely hospitable and wouldn't hurt them, she couldn't help her fear.
They were giants, after all!
"Be good, there's nothing to be afraid of. I'm right here with you," Baishui comforted her softly, gently patting her back to ease her anxiety.
THUD! THUD! THUD!
Suddenly, deafening, rhythmic tremors echoed across Little Garden. The ground shook so violently that even the ocean waves trembled, making it feel as though an overwhelming force was rapidly approaching.
Hearing the noise, Aki tensed up entirely. Terrified, she buried her face into Baishui's chest, too afraid to even glance over her shoulder.
Ahead of them, the dense jungle canopy rustled violently. Trees were being shoved aside, snapping and cracking loudly as something massive barreled through.
Are they here? Baishui thought to himself.
Before coming to the island, he had purchased nearly thirty massive barrels of alcohol specifically to gift them. He knew the two giants were heavy drinkers.
ROAARR!
However, the first thing to burst out of the tree line wasn't the giants Baishui was expecting, but a colossal dinosaur. Its eyes were wide with sheer terror, fleeing as if the grim reaper itself was snapping at its heels.
But as it arrived on the coast right in front of Baishui, its escape route vanished. Unless it plunged into the ocean, it had nowhere left to run from its pursuers.
The dinosaur let out a final, despairing roar.
Suddenly, a bright glint of steel flashed through the air. With a shockingly crisp SHING, the dinosaur's massive head was severed clean off, tumbling heavily into the sea.
Slowly, two gargantuan heads pushed their way through the canopy.
"Little brother, are you alright?" the long-bearded Dorry asked kindly.
"Little brother, how about I trade you this dinosaur meat for some of that booze?" the wide-mouthed Brogy asked, his eyes already glued to the massive barrels on Baishui's ship. He visibly gulped.
"Hahaha! What are you saying, seniors? I bought this alcohol specifically as a gift for the two of you. There's no need for any trades!" Baishui laughed, cupping his hands in a respectful greeting.
"Truly?!" Brogy was overjoyed, though his massive face still held a trace of disbelief.
"Catch!"
Since Brogy was still skeptical, Baishui decided actions spoke louder than words. He grabbed two massive barrels of strong liquor and hurled them straight up at the giants.
"Excellent!" Dorry and Brogy cheered in unison, effortlessly catching the barrels—which, to them, were about the size of standard drinking cups.
"Well? Aren't you two seniors going to invite me onto the island for a chat?" Baishui called out with a grin.
"Gegyagyagya! That was rude of us! Please, little friend, come on up!" the two giants laughed heartily, gesturing warmly toward the shore to welcome him.
"See? I told you they weren't scary," Baishui whispered.
In his arms, Aki had finally gathered the courage to turn around. She stared up at Dorry and Brogy, her eyes wide with absolute awe.
"Wow... they're so huge!" Aki murmured, craning her neck backward just to see their faces.
"Of course they are, they're giants! Come on, let's head inland."
Baishui scooped Aki up into a princess carry, his wings manifesting with a snap as he flew them onto the island.
Once ashore, Dorry and Brogy used their massive weapons to casually clear a massive clearing. They skewered their fresh dinosaur catch onto a stripped tree trunk, set it over a fire, and the group sat down in a circle to begin their banquet.
Blue Ogre Dorry was relatively tall and slender, wearing a Viking helmet. He wielded a massive broadsword in his right hand and a round shield on his left, boasting a long, flowing beard.
Red Ogre Brogy was much stockier. He had a golden, wheel-shaped beard encircling his chin, wielding a colossal battle axe in his right hand and a round shield on his left.
"I can't believe it's already the year 1516... A hundred years went by in a flash!"
When the giants heard from Baishui what year it currently was, they couldn't help but sigh with deep nostalgia. Then, they looked at each other and burst into booming, heaven-shaking laughter—a laugh full of the unbridled spirit of true warriors of the sea.
"Come, drink!"
True men of the sea never bothered interrogating you about where you came from or what your background was. As long as you held no malice, they would treat you as a friend.
Because Baishui wasn't entirely accustomed to the burning sting of hard liquor, his bowl was filled with a much sweeter, lower-proof fruit wine. After downing a large gulp, a refreshing warmth spread through his body, and he let out a satisfied sigh.
"See? What did I tell you? They're very easy to get along with," Baishui said, glancing at Aki.
"Mhm!" Aki nodded gently. She had lost her earlier fear and sat quietly by his side, sipping her fruit juice.
"Here, little friend! Taste our island's dinosaur meat. The environment here is a bit rugged, so I hope you don't mind the lack of proper seasoning!" The Blue Ogre laughed, tearing off a massive, roasted dinosaur leg and handing it down to Baishui.
"Hahaha, Brother Dorry, you must be joking," Baishui laughed, accepting the massive piece of meat without hesitation. "Men who sail the seas aren't that delicate! As long as there's good meat and good drink, who cares about the environment? Eating well and drinking happily is all that matters!"
"Come, a toast to the two of you!" Baishui raised a full bowl of wine toward the giants.
Smiling, Dorry and Brogy raised their respective barrels, clinked them against Baishui's bowl, and downed the alcohol in a single, massive gulp.
A man's friendship was often forged through the sharing of good drink.
BOOM!
Suddenly, right in the middle of their joyous banquet, a terrifying explosion rocked the island. Aki jumped in fright, tightly grippingBaishui s hand.
Baishui was startled too, but he knew exactly what the sound meant. He turned his head toward the center of the island. Shooting into the sky was a towering pillar of crimson flames and molten rock, throwing up a dense cloud of ash that blotted out the sun.
The central volcano of Little Garden had erupted. And that meant the giants' duel was about to begin.
This was the unbreakable pact they had made a century ago: they used the island's central volcano as their referee. Every time it erupted, they fought.
In perfect synchronization, the two giants set down their alcohol. Their jovial smiles vanished, replaced by an aura of absolute, deadly seriousness. They stood up, gripping their massive weapons.
The air itself grew agonizingly tense.
"Don't worry, this is just their routine duel. Watch closely, Aki. This is how true warriors of the sea fight!" Baishui said, wrapping his arm around her waist as they sat on the ground, looking up.
"Okay!" Aki nodded, leaning against Baishui's shoulder, her eyes shining with anticipation.
"HAAAH!"
Both giants roared simultaneously. An overwhelmingly oppressive aura exploded from their bodies.
They charged. It was like watching two massive warships collide head-on. The deafening screech of clashing iron instantly swept across the entire island. The ground buckled and quaked beneath the sheer force of their impact.
Massive, ancient trees were violently uprooted like weeds, tossed into the air by the resulting shockwaves. It was a terrifying display of raw power.
Yet, Baishui and Aki remained completely untouched. The area immediately surrounding them was perfectly calm, shielded from the devastation.
CLANG! BANG! CRASH!
The two titans traded blows at astonishing speeds. In the blink of an eye, over a dozen strikes were exchanged. It was a battle of pure, unadulterated physical might. Every collision sounded like a thunderclap, shaking the very souls of those watching.
It was a truly eye-opening spectacle.