One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

At the crucial moment, Yaruru made a quick decision.

"Times are changing, and Elbaf must adapt to the times! As long as we can govern Elbaf well, why should we care whether the king is a giant or not?"

In these years, as someone who had been in charge of national affairs, he knew better than anyone that he was too old.

Harald's policies were maintained not only by his personal prestige, but also primarily by the giants' nostalgia for the king.

But how long can this friendship last? He doesn't know.

As he once told Loki: It's better to leave the politics of the country to the young.

If Kane can truly bring a better life to Elbaf, then why not hand over the reins of power to him?

Aruru gazed at Kane, his aged eyes filled with solemnity: "Kane, are you willing to participate in this trial? This is a battle that stakes on a warrior's honor and life, not child's play!"

Kane's smile faded, his expression turning solemn: "For the future of Elbaf, and for the Beasts Pirates, I have no choice but to do it!"

He paused for a moment, his gaze sweeping over each of the giants present, and said frankly, "I can also promise that if you find a more suitable candidate for king in the future, I am willing to abdicate and give way to a more worthy one."

He neither did nor wanted to conceal his true intentions.

The construction of Elbaf was essentially for profit, but the process was not one-sided plunder, but a win-win situation.

Kane's honesty and promise eased Aruru's tense expression slightly.

"I will go and persuade my people right away."

He decided to go and persuade the elders who governed the various giant villages overnight.

Aruru, Donri, and Brogy left the tavern under the cover of night.

On the way back, Broki seemed preoccupied, and his steps were not as bold as usual.

"Just say what you have to say. You've only been at sea for a few years, how come you've become so long-winded?"

As if reading his mind, Yaru asked directly.

Brogy gritted his teeth: "Do we really want Kane to be king? I... I'm not saying he's a bad person, it's just weird."

In his memory, nothing like this had ever happened in Elbaf.

Kane was his savior, and he was willing to give his life for Kane.

It's possible to make an outsider king, and this outsider isn't even a giant...

"Then you're wrong."

Yaru stopped and shook his head, a distant light flashing in his eyes: "In the more ancient past, there was a foreigner who accomplished the same feat."

"What? Who is it?"

Both Donald and Brogy were stunned.

How come they've never heard of such a thing before?

"That person... is named Joy Boy."

The next morning.

Just as the first rays of sunlight pierced the sea fog over Elbaf, a powerful and resonant horn call, echoing throughout the entire island, abruptly shattered the tranquility.

"Huh? A bugle call?"

"Has the enemy invaded?"

Upon hearing the familiar war horn, the giants scattered in various places immediately dropped what they were doing and rushed to the central square of their respective villages.

There, the village elders were already waiting.

Almost simultaneously, all the elders of the giant villages announced that earth-shattering decision.

"The King's Arena is now open!"

The giants were stunned and couldn't react for a moment.

King's Arena?

It feels both familiar and strange.

When they finally recalled it from the depths of their memories, a look of fervent excitement immediately appeared on their faces.

"Who is it? Who wants to challenge the King of Kings arena?"

"The throne has only been vacant for a few years, and already someone can't contain themselves? Hahahaha..."

"It couldn't be that brat Hajrudin, could it? He dreams of becoming the King of Giants!"

The elders didn't keep them in suspense and immediately announced, "The challenger is—Kane!"

"Kane? Who's that?"

The giants looked at each other, discussing amongst themselves.

After a long while, a hesitant giant said, "It seems... to be a human pirate?"

"What? Is it human?"

"Can humans also challenge the King of Glory arena?"

The square erupted in chaos, the noise almost shaking the sky.

Some hot-tempered giants roared in anger, threatening to tear this arrogant human to pieces so that he would not tarnish the supreme honor of the Elbaf warriors.

"Ahem! Ahem!"

Seeing that the discussion was nearly over, the elders coughed heavily a few times, their solemn and dignified gazes sweeping across the room.

"Alright, this is a decision made by all the elders! If you don't want a human to become your king, then use your strength to defeat him fairly and squarely on the arena!"

The elders' authority was beyond question in the hearts of the giants.

These words immediately quelled the debate over Kane's qualifications.

The giants' attention was instantly diverted. They began to rub their hands together, their eyes burning with fighting spirit, plotting how to thoroughly beat this human challenger to a pulp.

However, if Kane really can defeat all the giants and stand until the end...

Therefore, it was only natural for him to become the king of Elbaf, and no one had the right to object.

In Elbaf, absolute strength is the most powerful passport.

That was also Kane's luck.

The giant children under Harald's new policies have not yet grown up, and those who hold the power in the kingdom are still the older generation of giants who admire the glory of warriors.

Chapter 170 Arena Challenge, Victory

Xicun is located on a cliff overlooking the sea.

On the edge of this cliff with its excellent view, there is a rugged and sturdy wooden house, with wisps of heat wafting out from the wide-open windows.

"Ah—that feels so good. Taking a hot bath in the morning is the best thing ever."

An elderly man with gray hair and beard, but still robust in build, was comfortably soaking in the hot water pool inside the house, enjoying the beautiful scenery outside.

The rising steam blurred the flame-shaped scar above his right eye, and his strong arm was casually draped over the edge of the pool, the muscle lines still clearly visible.

Clearly, the years have not completely eroded the powerful strength within him.

Directly opposite the hot water pool is an exceptionally spacious dining room, where a mother and son are enjoying breakfast.

"Dad, hurry up! The King of Glory arena is about to start!"

As the little boy, Cologne, struggled to finish the mountain of food in front of him, he urged everyone on, his freckled face filled with eagerness.

Lipley didn't immediately respond to her son. Instead, she got up and walked to the hot water pool, leaned over, and gave the old man in the pool a mischievous smile: "Ah Shan, how's the water temperature? Should I add some more hot water for you?"

"Ah—" Cologne's face fell instantly, and she let out a wail.

Seeing his son's disappointed yet silent expression, Jaba in the pool burst into laughter, his loud laughter startling several seabirds on the cliff edge.

"No need, Lipley. I'm afraid if I soak any longer, the little one will really get impatient and start jumping up and down, hahaha..."

"After all, this is a rare and grand event. Even I am seeing it for the first time."

Lipley straightened up, her tone filled with emotion, "I really don't know how Kane managed to convince the elders."

"We don't need to worry about that."

Jaba shrugged dismissively, causing ripples to spread across the water: "Elder Yaru is a wise man. His decision must have been made in consideration of the overall interests of Elbaf."

After leisurely soaking for a few more minutes, Jaba finally got up from the pool.

He quickly dried himself off, put on a pair of small round sunglasses, and then slipped on a brightly colored floral shirt and loose shorts, instantly transforming from an elderly man taking a bath into a sprightly and fashionable old man.

"Let's go. Let's see just how good Kane really is."

He waved his hand dismissively, his tone carrying a hint of anticipation.

Jabba and his family of three left home and headed towards the Elbaf Arena, the venue for the King's Tournament.

This gladiator arena, named after the country, is the most magnificent and largest building in all of Elbaf. It is built of huge stones and is full of primitive and powerful energy.

Only here can the fierce battles of all the giant warriors be endured.

By the time they arrived, the arena was already packed with people.

Looking around, one sees a dense mass of giant figures, and the noise is deafening.

Some crossed their arms, looking on with excitement at the spectacle; others rubbed their hands together, their eyes burning with fighting spirit, eager to get into the arena; and many more whispered among themselves, discussing amongst themselves, making the entire arena seem like a giant cauldron about to boil over.

Because they arrived late, Jabba's family could only find seats in the highest tier of the stands.

Wow! So many people, it's so lively!

Cologne stared with her big, round eyes, looking left and right, never getting tired of it.

Looking down at the throng of people below, Lipley whispered to Jabba, "This is quite a sight. It seems everyone's drawn here by the King's Ring and Kane, the human challenger."

Jabba pushed up his sunglasses and nodded in agreement.

Below, on the huge open space in the center of the arena, Aruru and several other respected elders, along with Kane and his group, had already taken their positions.

"I hereby announce the official opening of the King of Glory Arena, which will last for seven days!"

Without any lengthy and tedious speeches from leaders, the moment Yaruru's booming voice fell, the challenge concerning the future of Elbaf instantly began.