The passionate voice of the commentator rang out, eliciting a wave of cheers from the crowd.
Bellamy raised his hands high and looked around, disappointed not to see General Commander Gin and Lady Lily, but it didn't matter...
His lifelong wish was to gather enough attention at this gladiator tournament to make Doflamingo understand that he was no longer the person he used to be!
After all, that was his former idol; his stubborn desire to participate in the tournament was for this reason!
To show Doflamingo that he, Bellamy, wasn't just a thug!
The two participants from the Disaster Pirates had different goals for joining the tournament; Bellamy wanted to make up for past regrets, while Stansen had a more pure motive...
Because he had seen Hajrudin.
"Stansen!"
"Hajrudin!"
After the battle in Zone B ended, a period of restoration was required, during which the two remarkable giants noticed each other in the preparation area.
"Why are you here? I heard you joined the Disaster Pirates? You are a Giant!"
Wearing only a steel helmet and steel gloves, Hajrudin exclaimed in surprise: "A Giant joining a human Pirate crew? Have you forgotten our previous dreams!"
"What about you?"
Due to the rules of the arena, Stansen was also bare-chested, wearing a horned helmet, and carrying a wooden-handled steel giant hammer.
Stansen, discontented, said to Hajrudin:
"I heard that you joined under Seven Warlords of the Sea Buggy, along with Road, Goldberg, and Gailz. It's all the same to join, and joining the Four Emperors isn't a bad thing. Governor Sage freed me from Shampodi's slave cells; he has done me a favor."
"I'm a mercenary, not really joined, just cooperating."
Hajrudin said in a deep voice, "I have never forgotten the glory of the Giant Warrior Pirates; I want to revive the Giant Warrior Pirates. Stansen, come and help me!"
"No, I think Governor Sage is better; you should consider Governor Sage. There, you can also rebuild the Giant Warrior Pirates. Recently, I've heard there are two giants, Bobby and Bogo, in 'Paradise'. Summon them, and with you all, we'll have seven people in total!"
Stansen said, "Follow Governor Sage; he doesn't discriminate against anyone, and we can fulfill our dreams there!"
"He saved you?"
Hajrudin lowered his head in silence for a moment, then raised his head again, "Alright! Your favor is my favor; I will go with you to O'hara to have a look, but before that, I want to win the championship. Stansen, will you stop me?"
"That kind of thing doesn't matter; even if you eat the Flame-Flame Fruit, the Governor won't mind."
Stansen grinned widely, "The Governor is quite generous to those who join him!"
The Giants are very straightforward, especially for those childhood friends.
Hajrudin might not be satisfied with why Stansen, as a Giant, turned to Sage, but in terms of favor, he will return it!
For lifespan reasons, the lifespan of Giants is three times that of humans, they typically live to be three hundred years old.
Hajrudin is only eighty-one years old, in terms of the Giant Race, he's just a youth.
Even if he were to pledge allegiance to Sage for his companion's sake, and Sage couldn't fulfill his dream of reviving the Giant Warrior Pirates, it wouldn't matter.
It's just a matter of decades; by then, he will be in the prime of his life, still able to achieve his dreams.
And with Stansen's help, he will definitely be able to win the championship this time!
"Governor Sage's subordinates, then let us join as brothers too!"
Just as they exchange words happily, two humans, one tall and one short, walked over. The shorter one rubbed his nose and smiled confidently:
"We also want to make some contributions to Governor Sage!"
Stansen glanced over, frowned, and asked, "Who are you?"
"We are the Funk Brothers from the Mogaro Kingdom, also under Governor Sage's command!"
The short one said, "I'm the elder brother, Funk Kelly!"
Beside him, the tall and brawny man wearing sunglasses said gently, "I'm the younger brother, Funk Bobby."
"Funk Brothers..." Stansen thought for a moment and said:
"I've heard of you; supposedly you have the strength to take down Pirates with over a billion. Lord Urouge mentioned you before; your business is well done."
"Exactly!"
Kelly laughed, "We once, as assassins, responded to the Governor's call to become debt collectors under him. Compared to being an assassin, I prefer debt collecting, where you can freely torment others; it's so satisfying!"
"That's really wicked..."
Stansen nodded, focusing more on Bobby, "Though you're hired guys, we have rules too; if you violate them, you'll also become 'debt'."
His brother set aside for now, the younger brother's massive physique was quite sturdy.
Someone always has to manage the underworld business.
Currently, that business is assigned to Urouge, who oversees the debts issued by Disaster Gold Bank and the debt collection portion.
Debt collectors spread across the world along with debts. For anyone, as long as they come through the channels here to borrow money, Sage will lend.
Of course, only those with assets are eligible, the poor can't even reach their O'hara, nor affect the channels here.
There are many borrowers, unlawful merchants, Pirates in need of money, indulgent nobles and kings, and even Navy and World Government officials.
Some people genuinely need money, with Sage being the only one capable of lending large amounts to them, while others intend never to repay, each taking a cut where they can.