431. Shanks' Mission
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New World, Red Force.
It's approaching evening.
The Red Hair Pirates, who had just finished collecting supplies from an island, were huddled together, arm in arm, around a large burning campfire.
Above the blazing flames, huge pieces of meat were skewered, and the rich aroma of roasting meat filled the air.
This was a campfire feast.
"Hey! Captain, what are you doing sitting there alone?"
The already mature Yasopp shouted to Shanks in the middle of the crowd, holding his malty-smelling beer high in the air, with a trace of drunkenness on his tanned face.
"Huh? Dahahahaha!! Of course I'll wait until you're all drunk before you eat all the barbecue!"
Shanks was momentarily stunned, quietly suppressing the shock in his arms. He picked up the wine barrel next to him and strode towards Yasopp's direction.
"Let me get you drunk first today!"
"Bababababa! Boss, you are so insidious!"
"Boss, why do you think the same as me? Are you secretly paying attention to me? Hahahahaha!"
Snap!
After passing the crowd, Shanks suddenly stopped and looked at Beckman, who had always remained calm, "Hey! It's boring to drink alone, let's drink together, Beckman?"
As he spoke, he hugged Beckman and ordered others to lift the barrel, dragging it while shouting that he wouldn't return until he was drunk.
"Hahahaha! Boss, is he going to challenge us all by himself?"
"If nothing else, we may not be as good as you, boss, in terms of strength, but in terms of drinking ability, don't even think about beating us!"
A group of pirates cheered.
The pirates who can join the Red Force must at least be approved by Shanks.
Moreover, the Red Hair Pirates' usual style is relaxed and humorous, so during a banquet, nobody cares whether you're the captain or vice-captain.
It depends on whether you can hold your own, then you're done.
"I'm not convinced by this, cheers!"
Shanks looked unconvinced and picked up the wine barrels in his hand and bumped them one by one. The clear wine spilled and fell on the deck, and the rich aroma of alcohol continued to penetrate his nostrils.
After three rounds of wine and five flavors of food.
The bright moon hung high in the deep night sky, and stars dotted around.
The sea breeze passed by, taking away the aroma of wine.
On the wide deck, hundreds of people were lying in place without exception.
Snoring came and went, and whispers of curses continued from their sleep.
A figure suddenly got up, tiptoed through the crowd, shook his slightly confused head, and came to a deserted corner of the ship.
The Red Force is very large, and the distance from bow to stern is enough to cover up any sound. After all, it was built by the giants and was completely designed according to their height and shape.
The moonlight fell on the figure, revealing a head of dark red hair facing the salty sea breeze.
Shanks took out two Den Den Mushi from his pocket, a normal one and a white anti-tapping one.
With a flick of his finger, a series of numbers were dialed, and soon a hoarse voice came through.
"Moshi moshi?"
"It's me, what do you want from me?" Shanks asked with a frown.
He really didn't want to be associated with this group of people, but he couldn't escape the restrictions of his identity.
"I understand your situation, and now I'll give you a task—"
The voice suddenly became serious, "Become the new Emperor of the Sea! This sea needs balance!"
"The Marine's momentum is too strong, and I'm afraid it will give rise to inappropriate thoughts. Something must have happened to the Big Mom Pirates, and their presence has not been very strong recently."
Shanks looked far away and pondered for a moment, "What do you want me to do?"
Although his position is slightly deviated, he still agrees with the actions of those guys.
This sea needs salvation. Before salvation comes, it is better to maintain the necessary balance.
Although he did not meet the legendary child of destiny as Roger said, he did not want the world to become a mess before the prophecy came true.
"Very good, it seems you haven't forgotten the blood in your body."
The voice coming from the Den Den Mushi was somewhat comforting.
Though he did not grow up under their education, he has that kind of blood flowing in his body, and he naturally have a certain sense of belonging to them.
"Don't get me wrong, I just don't want to see the sea fall into chaos."
Shanks snorted coldly, with a hint of dissatisfaction in his tone.
Although he was taken out of that place by Captain Roger, as he grew up on the ship, he really had no interest in becoming a descendant of those so-called creators.
"Do you want to betray the noble blood in your body? Some people take the initiative to ask for it with their father's head, but they can only leave in embarrassment."
"We took the initiative to invite you, but you refused repeatedly? If you hadn't come from that place..."
The voice on the other end of the Den Den Mushi was annoyed.
The Valley of the Gods has always been the core of the Celestial Dragons.
"You don't need to remind me. When the time comes, I will naturally ascend to the throne of Emperor."
Click!!!
Shanks had no intention of continuing the argument and simply hung up the phone.
World Government...
His eyes were filled with coldness, and the playfulness of the past was completely gone. He subconsciously touched Gryphon at his waist, but he grasped nothing but air.
Shanks' expression suddenly stiffened, and the aura he had just maintained was gone.
Gryphon seems to still be at Marine Headquarters...
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An island in East Blue.
Under the scorching sunshine, a huge parasol stood on the beach, surrounded by enthusiastic girls in bikinis. The beautiful scenery kept swaying as they ran, attracting the attention of a large group of men, and the air was filled with the smell of hormones.
An old man with a broken arm, sunglasses covering half of his face hung on the bridge of his nose, and the corner of his eye kept wandering back and forth.
"Wipe the saliva, Rayleigh."
Shakky, who was wearing a swimsuit, walked over. Looking at Rayleigh's increasingly perverted expression, she reminded him calmly.
"Huh? Okay."
Rayleigh subconsciously raised his arm and wiped it from the corner of his mouth.
Suddenly, his whole body stiffened and his arms were hanging in the air. Then he smiled and said, "There's no need to drool, haha~~"
Boom!!!
Shakky sneered and threw a dark figure into Rayleigh's arms. Her words carried a hint of sarcasm, "You think I'm blind? This is Gaban's phone number."
"Gaban?"
Rayleigh was stunned, his playful smile disappearing. He stood up suddenly and answered the Den Den Mushi in his hand.
The situation had been dire at the time. The two of them were separated in the current, and Gaban's limbs were severed. Whether Gaban could survive was another question.
As Rayleigh, who had personally brought the old guys into this war, it was impossible not to feel guilty.
"Hi! I'm Rayleigh."
His voice trembled, and he tried his best to control his emotions.
"Do me a favor, Rayleigh!"
Gaban's bold voice came through.
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The land of giants, Elbaf.
The coast was battered by huge waves, and massive, dark-skinned giants walked, causing strong vibrations on the ground.
The most eye-catching feature was a gigantic tree towering into the sky.
Treasure Tree Adam! (T/N: This is also a 'fact' of Chinese fanfics, and I didn't find anything anything related to the tree, though it may be true according to reddit theories)
If you want to build a powerful ship, this is one of the indispensable materials. It is almost sold at sky-high prices in the black market, and it is the kind that has a price but no market.
Around the treasure tree adam, the giants sat cross-legged in a circle, leaving a large open space with Adam as the center.
Today was the giant kingdom's festival.
On the high platform not far away, there was a man who was also tall, but his clothes were somewhat luxurious, with a golden crown on his head, sitting on the throne.
Giant King—Fabuti! (T/N: Not canon)
"The preliminaries for the festival have begun, and the winner can make a modest request to me."
The Giants are a very warlike race, and anything that can be solved with fists is no big deal. For them, the glory of the Giants is engraved in their bones.
The political power of the Giant Kingdom is very interesting. The king does not have the power to make decisions alone, and the Council of Elders is also one of the ruling classes.
But these are just the surface. Giant warriors who advocate force, if they encounter something from above, who cares about the Council of Elders? They just fight directly.
Bang!!!
A giant suddenly jumped into the middle of the field, splashing a lot of dust, and punched the air with his bare hands, triggering bursts of air explosions.
"I'll go first, whoever wants to come out and compete with me!"
When the surrounding giants saw this, they all started shouting excitedly.
"Ymir! It's Ymir. There is no doubt about this guy's power!" (T/N: Wrong world)
"He is a very powerful warrior and has been the leader of the festival for several times."
The lifespan of the giants is quite long, and their concept of time is not clear. However, Ymir is not young at all, equivalent to a middle-aged person among giants, but his status is always unbreakable.
Just because of his great strength.
This guy is only slightly smaller than Blue Ogre Dorry and Red Ogre Brogy.
"I'll meet you!"
A figure strode out and said in an angry voice.
"It's Hela! One of the best young warriors in recent years!"
"Does he want to challenge Ymir's status?"
"I guess it's to marry Ramil. After all, he can make a request to the Council of Elders and the King! Kokokoko!"
Seeing the giant stepping forward, everyone looked at him in surprise.
"What do you want to compete in? Wrestling? Weightlifting? Or...strength?"
Ymir grinned.
For the giants, fighting is sacred. Once the method is decided, it will never be changed. As long as the winner is not determined, it will never stop.
Just like the fight between Dorry and Brogy.
"Strength, the most direct and most passionate battle!"
Hela said in a deep voice, grabbing a stone pillar from the side and placing it in the middle of the two people.
With her knees slightly bent and her elbows resting on the edge, Hela stared at Ymir, "Come on!"
Arm wrestling!
The simplest, most direct, and brutal way to duel.
"I like it!"
Ymir grinned, assumed the same posture, and held Hela's palm tightly.
Boom!!
After getting ready, the two of them exerted their strength at the same time.
The muscles squirmed, and the air waves overlapped and spread in all directions.
The stone pier under their elbows cracked inch by inch under the competition between the two huge forces, creating a spider web-like pattern.
"Yo! Not bad, Hela, you are already a qualified warrior! Behahaha!"
Ymir's face was ferocious, his whole body steaming with heat, and huge power was transmitted from his waist and abdomen to his arms.
"It's not enough! When I defeat you and become the most powerful warrior of the giant race, I can barely qualify!"
Not to be outdone, Hela also bared his teeth, and the veins in his muscles popped out.
Quack quack!!!
The stone pillars underneath let out an overwhelmed whine, the air continued to explode as it was squeezed, and arc-shaped air waves rolled in!!
"Beat me? You're still far away! Behahahaha!"
Ymir laughed heartily, but the power output in his hands increased instead of decreasing.
Boom!!
Finally, on the verge of collapse, the stone pillar finally shattered, and countless dust particles sputtered out.
In the smoke and dust, most of the two people's bodies were completely submerged, making it difficult to see what was going on.
The strong wind blew in, and the two figures were revealed.
Ymir's arms remained bent and neutral, motionless.
Hela, on the other hand, leaned forward and fell to the ground, his arms bent at a weird angle.
Obviously, the collision of force was too violent for Hela's arm to bear.
"Ugh!! Ymir wins again!"
"Hela is still too young. If he were Ymir's age, he might be able to win."
"I'm so excited. I wish I could replace Hela!"
"Come on! The brave giant warriors are more than just talking!"
The people around them began to cheer, and a warm atmosphere filled the air around these giants.
Snap!
Ymir's expression softened, and he stretched out his thick-jointed palm in front of Hela, "Are you okay? Can you still stand up? Behahahaha!"
Although Ymir was expressing the joy of victory, there was absolutely no mockery towards Hela.
As a warrior of the giant race, his passion for fighting is unimaginable to others.
The duel is sacred and has nothing to do with anything else. Everything is for the glory of the giants!
"It's okay, I will definitely defeat you next time!"
Hela put his hand on Ymir's and stood up with a calm expression on his face, as if the injury on his arm had no effect.
"Behahahaha! I'm waiting for you!"
Before he finished speaking, another giant jumped out.
Boom!
"I'll come with you..."
Boom, boom, boom!
A giant with a crown on his head, a huge body, and an appearance somewhat similar to Fabuti squeezed out.
"Hey! Ymir, will you give me this challenge?"
The crown giant smiled at the previous giant.
"Prince Loki?!"
Ymir exclaimed.
"Please, I really need this opportunity. I want to make a request to my father!"
The giant known as Loki smiled with admiration on his face.
"...Okay! Although Prince Loki has never been seen taking action, there are rumors that he has always been ridiculously strong."
Ymir nodded and slowly retreated into the crowd.
"I want to challenge you!"