Chapter 339: How Do You Write the Word 'Death'?
"Antaeus."
Dorry naturally knew the origin of this name, because in the Sea Star World, myths like those from Norse or Greek mythology were mostly spread from Elbaf.
The Giant Tribe grew up listening to these stories.
Legend says Antaeus was the Son of the Earth Goddess Gaia and the Sea God Poseidon. As long as he stood on the Ground, he would possess boundless Strength and be invincible, even drawing upon the Power of the Earth to recover his Stamina, Injuries, and so on.
And the Mythical Zoan Devil Fruit Saul ate seemed to have given him an additional Ability to control the Earth to a certain extent.
Meanwhile.
Just as Dorry was murmuring softly, Brogy had already let out a Roar and charged forward, swinging the giant axe in his hand horizontally and vertically, unleashing terrifying Energy/Force like blade cuts. In an instant, the incoming Earth Spikes were shattered into piles of broken stones.
[Roar!]
Brogy and Saul clashed fiercely once again. Both used Armament Haki, Hardening their respective Axe and Shield and Gauntlet, dyeing their surfaces with a dark luster that shimmered with Metal light.
Every clash of axe against fist or shield against fist would erupt with a fierce and loud Metal clang.
The formidable Brute Strength unique to Giants was transmitted into their respective Bodies.
Without surprise, Brogy was forced back repeatedly, each step leaving a large crater. His face was filled with unwillingness and Anger. For so many years, he had never been suppressed in Strength so miserably.
But looking at Saul's massive Body Size, which was estimated to be over ten meters taller than his own, the gap in Strength was obvious.
This was the basic Effect of a Giant Tribe member eating a Zoan-type Devil Fruit, making their already tall Body Size even more gigantic!
Saul, however, pressed his advantage relentlessly, before Brogy could get a firm footing. His King Kong-like figure pushed forward, squeezing out a dense Energy Shield, carrying an incredibly fierce Aura as he closed in on the latter.
His gold-covered arms struck out like raging grenades fired from a barrel.
Earthy yellow Energy/Force tore through the Air and surged violently. The Air was like a pot of boiling Hot Water, roaring, churning, and suddenly exploding into circles of Water Spray-like white mist.
Brogy had no choice but to block with the Round Shield on his left arm.
A Loud Noise rang out, reaching the Sky. The Fierce Beasts and Dinosaurs on the entire Island were terrified, lying prone on the Ground, not daring to make the slightest move.
Terrifying Strength was transmitted to Brogy's Body. His body leaned back, like a giant plow, dragging two astonishing gouges several meters deep and hundreds of meters long on the Ground, his Expression flushed red with blood.
"Strong enough! Again!!"
A Red Ogre was indeed a Red Ogre. Repeated setbacks completely ignited the fierce Aura in Brogy's Heart. Under his Killing Intent, a reddish mist even emanated from his Body Surface.
[Bang bang bang]
Violent booming strikes Tremor the entire 'Little Garden'. The distant Volcano began erupting again, the booming Tremor and sky-high smoke and fire, seemingly cheering them on.
Fists and axes clashed, countless times. The overflowing Air Current Tremor the Ground, leaving it scarred and cracked open.
From time to time, various Earth Guns, Earth Spikes, and Earth Pillars struck Brogy all over, constantly depleting the Armament Haki on his Body Surface.
"It's just like two Primordial Savage Beasts fighting in close combat..."
Im clicked his tongue in wonder, appreciating the live-action spectacle below. Not far from him, Stussy, Tesoro, Kuja Guards, and others were also watching the fierce battle between the Giants.
For them, this was definitely the most spectacular and impactful Combat Scene they had ever witnessed.
However, this Combat was destined not to last long.
Saul's current Strength was difficult for Brogy alone to Resist. If he teamed up with Dorry, they might be able to drag it out for some Time.
But when it came to Stamina, probably few people in the Whole World could compare to Saul.
As long as his Body could still touch the Ground, he could continuously recover Stamina and Injuries. If he were to Awaken his Devil Fruit Ability in the Future, his Life Force and Stamina would be unimaginable.
Indeed.
As Saul used a powerful Palm to swat away the incoming giant axe, then turned his Palm into a fist and hammered down, cracking Brogy's Horned Helmet. The latter's eyes glazed over, and he fell sideways like a mountain, once again smashing the already broken Ground.
"Brogy!!"
Dorry, watching from a distance, could no longer hold back. He quickly ran to Brogy's side with heavy, rumbling steps, checking on his Situation.
"Uh—I, I'm fine!"
Brogy shook his Head uncomfortably, but the cracked Helmet on his Head fell off.
"Don't worry, I didn't hit hard. After all, we'll be colleagues in the Future." Saul, wearing a Golden Mask, walked over and said in a deep voice, "How about it, do you want to engage in Combat too, 'Blue Ogre' Dorry?"
Dorry supported Brogy and remained silent. He understood clearly that his Strength was similar to Brogy's, but he still decided to engage him in Combat.
Because Elbaf's Warriors would not fear or avoid Combat just because they couldn't win!
"Forget it, Dorry, don't waste Time. However, even though you defeated me, we still won't join that 'Giant God Soldiers'. Because we still have our own Duel unfinished. We just hope you can treat Kashi and Oimo well."
Brogy stood up, holding his still dizzy Head, and said.
"This..."
Hearing this, Saul frowned. But just as he was about to continue persuading, a cold voice suddenly descended from the air.
"This Saint has a way to distinguish who is Stronger and who is weaker between you."
Almost simultaneously, the five Giants in the Court all looked up and saw the white figure slowly descending with the sky-covering White Ship as a backdrop, finally hovering fifty meters High Altitude from the Ground.
Especially Dorry and Brogy, when their Gaze met that person's eyes, their entire Mind felt like it had been hit by a strong Earthquake. They felt as if the Whole World was spinning in those golden ripples.
This made the two instinctively lower their heads, not daring to look directly at that terrifying existence again.
But in their Observation Haki Perception, they suddenly discovered that the Aura subtly emanating from this person caused a Sky Divine Dragon bathed in white light and silver lightning to appear in their minds.
That kind of Haki that transcended all things, that kind of Power that was unique in the Whole World, far surpassed the Strongest King of Elbaf in their memory!
Im's appearance caused Kashi and Oimo to quickly pull down their Golden Masks and stand behind Saul, strictly adhering to the Duty of the 'Giant God Soldiers'.
"'Blue Ogre' Dorry, 'Red Ogre' Brogy, you two first jointly unleash your Strongest strike at This Saint. Afterward, This Saint will receive the Strongest strike you each unleash individually. Then, I will naturally be qualified to judge who is Stronger."
Im's words were very clear, and the few people present heard them clearly. However, while he said it lightly, it was quite astonishing to the two individuals involved.
First of all, how did he know that we have a Combination Technique?
You must understand that technique was the Ultimate Secret Technique created through the Rapport cultivated during nearly eighty years of Duel. Former Crewmates like Kashi and Oimo couldn't possibly know.
Also, since the other party knows, how dare he say he will receive this technique?
Does he really not understand how to write the word 'Death'?