Chapter 83: Arrival in Alabasta
"Alright, let's head up."
They arrived at the dock and brought the ship to a stop. Jiang Qize spoke calmly.
The pier was bustling with people coming and going, but when the crowd noticed the pirate flag flying on their ship, they instinctively backed away, fear flashing in their eyes.
Although Alabasta was an allied nation of the World Government, the navy here didn't strictly enforce its rules against pirates. As long as pirates didn't cause trouble, the marines usually turned a blind eye.
That was why the locals were still quite afraid of pirates—if they could avoid them, they would.
The sheer size of Hunted Dragon's massive body made a powerful impression on everyone watching.
Bawang was walking with a book in hand, a faint smile on his lips. Dressed in an elegant black suit, he looked refined and cultured.
Little Robin wore denim shorts and a plain white T-shirt, looking adorable and lively.
Jiang Qize walked at the front, with the little gorilla perched on his shoulder. Its round eyes darted around curiously, taking in everything.
"It's the Dragonflame Pirates…" someone whispered.
"The Dragonflame Pirates? The ones who destroyed two navy warships?"
"Oh my god, that's them…"
"That giant's enormous—no wonder they could sink two warships."
"Let's just hope they don't cause any trouble here."
Panic spread through the crowd; fear and awe mingled in their faces as they stared at the group.
But Jiang Qize didn't even glance their way. He simply continued walking deeper into the city.
At that moment, a figure wearing a black robe stepped in front of them.
"My boss would like to see you," the man said in a low, muffled voice. His entire face was hidden under the hood.
"Handle the cargo on the ship for me," Jiang Qize said calmly.
"Leave it to us," the robed man replied.
After speaking, he turned and left without another word.
"Come on," Jiang Qize said with a faint smile. "Let's go meet an old friend."
The group followed him and soon disappeared into the busy streets.
A few black-robed figures then boarded their ship, carrying out crates one by one.
…
The New World.
Elbaf.
"Heheheh… Captain's bounty has already surpassed ours!"
Dorry burst into laughter, holding up a bounty poster no larger than his fingernail.
"Gabababa… We've got to catch up. First, let's take Elbaf for the captain!" Brogy laughed heartily in response.
The two had returned to Elbaf and were now heading toward Elpab Village.
The island's trees were enormous—far larger than those of Little Garden—towering dozens or even hundreds of meters high, packed densely across the vast land.
Jagged mountains pierced the clouds in the distance, and the whole island pulsed with an ancient, primal energy.
Life thrived everywhere: the chirping of birds, the growls of beasts, and the hum of insects filled the air.
Thud, thud, thud…
Their heavy steps echoed through the vast forest like distant thunder.
Boom… boom… boom…
Suddenly, faint tremors rumbled through the ground, growing stronger by the second. The vibrations intensified until even the earth beneath their feet quaked.
Dorry and Brogy halted.
Then, from all around them, massive figures burst out of the forest—giants, surrounding them in every direction.
These giants were smaller than Dorry and Brogy, standing around fifteen meters tall. Each held a weapon—axes, greatswords, or massive blades—and wore simple garments made from animal hides or coarse cloth, looking almost primitive.
Their hair and beards were long and wild.
"Gabababa… Sikai, you've grown so much!" Brogy roared with laughter, spotting a dreadlocked giant about sixteen meters tall among them.
Sikai looked up, eyes widening in astonishment.
"Uncle Brogy! Uncle Dorry!"
His face lit up with joy as he shouted their names.
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