"Thank you very much for your hospitality."
Sakura sat on the sterncastle of the Leviathan, speaking with a smile. "This is truly a wonderful place. I'll come again if I have the chance."
In front of her, the bounty hunters who had regained consciousness looked at their plundered treasures and food, wanting to cry but having no tears left.
Hearing Sakura's words, twenty or thirty of them fainted on the spot.
The remaining minority simply burst into tears.
'Sis, please don't come again!'
They could survive by catching fish if the food was gone, but without the treasure, they would truly have to start saving from scratch again.
Who knew how many passing pirates they'd have to scam to get back to their previous state.
On the Leviathan, Kuina stared at the hold full of treasure, her eyes shining.
"Gold! Genuine gold! How many famous swords could I buy if we exchanged this for Berry?"
The girl, her eyes already occupied by money symbols, raised a hand to wipe the corner of her mouth.
"Judging by the quality, it's probably worth around three hundred million Berry."
Tiger stepped forward to inspect the gold's quality and estimated the value of the treasure.
"Three hundred million! Sakura~, I want to buy delicious food~, and I want to change the paint job on my hull too~"
Leviathan threw herself into Sakura's arms, acting cute.
"No."
Sakura refused outright.
"Why?"
Leviathan and Kuina both pouted simultaneously.
"Because the next island is a primitive island. You won't be able to buy anything even with gold."
Sakura spread her hands at the two and laughed heartily.
"Sakura-nee, you're so mean!"
"Yeah, yeah!"
Realizing they had been teased, the two protested indignantly.
The Leviathan, coated in a bubble, submerged into the water following the ocean current, sailing rapidly underwater.
In just two short days, they traveled from Whisky Peak to the next island.
The outline of the continental shelf beneath the distant island faintly appeared.
When the Leviathan surfaced, an island covered in dense green vegetation appeared before them.
After circling the island once, Tiger used his superb helmsmanship to navigate into the island's inland river, heading deep inside.
"Is this the Primeval Island Sakura-nee mentioned?"
Kuina looked at the dinosaurs moving through the dense forests on both banks, somewhat amazed.
Although she had heard Sakura's introduction on the way, knowing this place preserved the biological features of the primeval era due to its magnetic field and climate,
Seeing the scene here with her own eyes still shocked her with its wondrous scenery.
"Hahahaha, this is the scenery I wanted to see!"
Sakura sat on the Leviathan's shark-shaped figurehead, shouting towards the depths of the forest.
Her voice was swallowed by the deep and serene woods, occasionally echoing with the roars of beasts. Huge shadows constantly flashed across the sky.
Everything revealed the charm of this primeval jungle at this moment.
"But these creatures are all so huge. Why is it called Little Garden?"
A giant feathered bird swooped down from the sky, and Kuina barely managed to dodge it.
"According to the travel logs of the explorer Louis Arno-"
Fisher Tiger, maneuvering the helm, stroked his chin and explained to Kuina. "It's described like this: For the residents here, the entire island is like a small courtyard, hence the name Little Garden for this land."
"Residents? But Sakura-nee said this is a primitive island?"
Kuina's even more puzzled gaze fell upon Sakura.
"But primitive islands can have residents too!"
Sakura gave her a mysterious smile.
Then...
Boom! Boom! Boom!
A rumbling sound came from the depths of the forest, mixed with the sound of trees being crushed and trampled.
The ground trembled rhythmically, and ripples spread across the surface of the inland river.
"Something's coming!"
Everyone on the ship possessed considerable Observation Haki. Their heads turned simultaneously in the same direction.
Amidst the falling trees, a gigantic figure stepped onto the riverbank and lowered its head towards the Leviathan.
"Kababababa! Haven't seen humans in a long time. Do you have any booze?"
"Wow... such a big person~"
Leviathan tilted her head back, even losing the raincoat on her head before she could see the full appearance of the giant figure before her.
Kuina, whom she was leaning against, also opened her mouth wide. "This is a giant?"
"Oh, sorry for being rude. I haven't introduced myself yet."
The giant raised a finger, stuck it in his ear, and twisted it.
"I am the strongest warrior of Elbaf… Brogy! Kabababababa!"
"Elbaf, such a familiar name. Hahahaha!"
A giant cloud sword had already gathered in Sakura's right hand.
She stepped onto the Leviathan's bow, sinking the entire ship deeper into the river.
Using the recoil, the girl shot into the sky, her wild laughter accompanied by a surging spirit that reverberated through the air.
"Warrior of Elbaf! My name is Sakura! I am a… disciple of the Ancient Giant Warrior Pirates!"
Intense Haki coated the blade. The combat skills of Elbaf, sweeping along dark lightning, bloomed from Sakura's hands.
Spear of Elbaf: Ikoku Sovereignty!
"This is... our proud Great Spear!"
Brogy's pupils widened. He felt the same heart-stirring excitement from the girl charging towards him as he did when dueling his old rival!
'A giant!'
His eyes narrowed. His right hand grabbed the giant axe at his left waist. Armament Haki infused the axe blade. A colossal slash roared down!
"Setting Sun Slash!!!"
Clang--!
The giant sword and giant axe intertwined, bursting forth a dull thunderclap. The galloping impact stirred up a storm that raged around the riverbank.
The river water was blown away, revealing the riverbed. Trees swayed in the gale before being pressed to the ground. Even the hard rock layers and soil shattered piece by piece under the two giants' terrifying power.
The sword energy hummed. The two, holding sword and axe, passed each other. Numerous sparks shot out in the air.
Sakura and Brogy took a step, turned, and swung their weapons again.
The cloud sword and iron axe collided a second time. This time, not a shred of power leaked out. Instead, they condensed it with masterful skill at the tips of their blades, beginning a contest of pure strength.
"Kababababa! Very proficient giant combat skills! Where did you learn them?"
Brogy laughed heartily, the muscles on his arms swelling, veins bulging.
"I learned them from the will left behind by the Ancient Giant Warrior Pirates in a giant temple in the West Blue!"
Sakura tightened her grip on the Kumotsuna's hilt. Steam gradually began to rise from her body.
Clang!
Their weapons scraped against each other and bounced apart once more. Standing in the crater created by their struggle, they laughed heartily.
"What a heart-stirring encounter! If you were also a giant, you should know what comes next, right?"
Brogy casually reached out, dragged a Tyrannosaurus Rex out of the forest, and with a swift swing of his giant axe...
Invite guests, behead, take as ingredients.
"Hahahaha, do you even need to ask?"
Sakura turned her head and shouted towards the Leviathan behind her.
"Hey, don't just stand there! Bring out the booze quickly! Let's have a party!!!"