Chapter 214 Confronting the Giant King
The Giant Kingdom's only city wasn't particularly prosperous, but it was undeniably massive.
Even for the giants' enormous builds, this city appeared exceptionally vast. Nearly the entire structure was constructed from huge stones.
The whole place exuded an ancient yet grand atmosphere.
The palace where the King and his family resided stood at the city's center—another enormous structure built from stone.
Behind this palace stretched a flat, open space. Weapons lined the edges of this clearing, making its purpose immediately obvious.
At this moment, Brett stood at one end of this open area. Before him loomed an exceptionally tall giant.
Ordinary giants were already massive, standing twenty to thirty meters tall—even freaks of nature like Kaido and Charlotte Linlin couldn't compare to them.
But the creature now standing before Brett was more than twice the height of a normal giant, approximately sixty to seventy meters tall.
Regular giants looked like children standing before him. And Brett, who was far smaller than even the giants, appeared like a pitiful kitten or puppy by comparison.
This monster's forehead bore a pair of large horns that curved upward toward the sky, somewhat similar to the horns on Kaido's head.
This must be an Ancient Giant, like the demon Oars—possessing size and strength that surpassed even ordinary giants.
"Hahahaha! I've been dying to fight the world's top-tier monsters!" The abnormally massive creature, muscles coiled like mountains across his body, laughed heartily. "But because of my position, I've never been able to leave this island. How wonderful that you've delivered yourself to my doorstep!"
"Emperor of the Deep!"
Brett sighed helplessly.
Upon learning of their landing, the King had immediately sent his son to receive them.
Not because he wanted to discuss business quickly, but because he couldn't wait to have a brawl.
One could only say this man was truly this country's king—he perfectly embodied the consistent qualities of the giant race.
That such a person could successfully lead this nation forward was probably only possible in a nearly tribal society like the Giant Kingdom.
Below the training ground—
"I'm truly sorry." Unlike his seemingly muscle-brained father, Prince Loki sat cross-legged on the ground, head lowered apologetically. "Father is extremely passionate about battle."
"We noticed," Tesoro said, arms crossed and face full of amusement.
He'd always loved watching the excitement unfold.
"I've heard Mom mention the Giant King's reputation," Katakuri said calmly. "Even among the giant race, he possesses the most powerful strength."
This was only natural. The giant race always revered the strong, and that man was the sole king commanding hundreds of thousands of giants.
"Yes, Father is strong." Prince Loki already knew Katakuri's identity. After all, unlike Cracker, Katakuri didn't hide his true appearance.
His wanted poster showed everything clearly. Loki had no reason not to recognize the Charlotte Family's second-in-command.
But he said nothing about it.
"However, I believe," the prince said with a smile, "Mister Brett will certainly give him an exhilarating battle."
Isn't that obvious? Who do you think Brett is?
Tesoro's lips curved upward.
"Are you ready?" The Giant King laughed loudly. His weapon was a massive battle axe that stood even taller than himself when upright, the enormous blade like a small mountain.
Compared to that massive battle axe, Brett's tiny frame appeared rather pathetic.
For ordinary people, such a disparity would inspire despair.
But of course, Brett was no ordinary person.
"Come on, then." He smiled.
"Elbaf's Spear—"
Before the words finished, in the very next instant, the excited and impatient Giant King had already raised his battle axe high, then brought it crashing down.
"Hakoku!"
Invisible currents coiled around the battle axe, then in the next moment transformed into a magnificent bombardment.
Just as Fish-Man Island had its generations-old fish-man martial arts, the giant race had its generations-old giant swordsmanship.
Moreover, this was swordsmanship even Charlotte Linlin herself used.
With a simple swing of his battle axe, a shockwave that seemed capable of piercing heaven and earth came thundering forth.
Not bad at all.
Brett thought to himself.
The giant race even had an even stronger combined ultimate technique—Hakai, which Charlotte Linlin and Kaido had used together. That move's power was truly world-destroying.
But now wasn't the time to think about such things.
Brett leaped into the air.
Lightning crackled across his right arm, invisible waves coiling around it.
"Current Propulsion— Mulaagul!"
With a simple punch, a violent wind suddenly arose.
A savage shockwave burst from Brett's hand, transforming into a roaring dragon that writhed through the air.
BOOM!
In the next instant, the Giant King's slash collided with Brett's shockwave.
The entire training ground trembled. The two waves spiraled upward together, blooming with intense white light in the sky, illuminating the city's night sky.
"How absurd!" Tesoro stood firm against the oncoming gale, his carefully styled hair dancing wildly in the wind. "A simple probing exchange before the real fight even starts is already at this level?"
This guy really is strong.
Brett marveled.
Though they'd only exchanged one move, it was clear he far surpassed the likes of Doflamingo.
"Hahahaha! To so easily block the technique our giant race takes such pride in! This truly—" The Giant King laughed as he strode forward with great strides. "Makes me even more excited!"
The battle axe, now turned pitch black, came crashing down like a meteor descending from the heavens, as if it would cleave the entire world in two.
"Current Propulsion—Thirty Thousand Watt Roundhouse Kick!"
Brett launched himself upward, twisted his body, and kicked directly against the falling axe blade.
Black lightning exploded across the sky.
Brett's body was sent shooting downward, while simultaneously the Giant King's massive body staggered backward several steps with heavy thuds.
No, he shouldn't be compared to Doflamingo. In terms of direct combat ability, he even surpassed monsters like King.
Brett landed lightly.
"This—" Prince Loki, watching from the sidelines, was nearly dumbstruck. "In terms of strength, he's evenly matched with Father!"
Even among the giant race, his father's physical strength was absolutely invincible!
"I was about to say—to be able to compete with Brett in strength, how impressive!" Tesoro was also somewhat amazed. Just a few days ago, he'd witnessed Brett's strength firsthand as he matched and even suppressed Charlotte Linlin!
This Giant King's reputation was no exaggeration—he truly deserved the title of strongest among giants!
"Hahahaha! Magnificent!" The Giant King's smile widened. "Well then, I suppose it's time to bring out our true power!"
Around his battle axe, invisible waves grew increasingly fierce, even distorting the appearance of the air.
Strong Armament Haki.
Brett smiled.
Well then, let's end this quickly.
He clenched his fist. Brilliant lightning and black electricity burst forth simultaneously.
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