One Piece: Rayquaza of the Beasts Pirates

Coincidentally, the giants were born with a unique talent and skill in shipbuilding.

The Carrera Company, a renowned name in Water Seven, may be related to the legendary shipbuilding organization of the giants, the Great Hammer Chapter (the two are pronounced almost identically).

In addition, the giants' long-standing brewing techniques are also quite remarkable.

On this vast ocean, high-quality wine is also a universally accepted form of currency.

In the days that followed, Kane remained in Elbaf, personally overseeing various government affairs and pushing forward the reforms he had planned.

Soon, towering iron smelting furnaces rose up on the land of Elbaf like steel behemoths, their thick chimneys spewing billowing black smoke into the sky day and night.

As batches of molten steel cooled and solidified in molds, various machine processing plants began to be built and put into operation rapidly, relying on abundant raw materials.

This ancient land of warriors is roaring onto the fast track of industrial development at an unprecedented pace.

This rapidly changing scene left Haildin, who had just returned home from his voyage, dumbfounded, as if he had entered the wrong house.

"What...what's going on? Where did all these factories come from? And all these humans..."

I've only been at sea for six months, haven't I?

It's like we've been at sea for three years, no, even thirty years wouldn't get us to this level.

Elbaf has always been a slow-paced country, and even during the height of his father Harald's reign, it did not develop so rapidly.

What surprised him even more was that the people coming and going in the port and on the streets did not have the fear and alienation towards giants that was common on the sea.

He even saw several human craftsmen sitting on a roadside stone bench with a giant warrior, resting and casually chatting about their family matters.

This is not the Elbaf he knows!

Filled with doubt, Haldin and his companions arrived at the tavern they remembered frequenting, only to find it closed in broad daylight.

A small wooden sign hung on the doorknob, which read: "For urgent matters, please come to Xicun Winery to find me."

"Hey, where's Mado? When did another brewery appear in Nishimura?"

Haildin stood in front of the closed shop door, scratching his head in confusion.

Just as he was at a loss, a familiar and steady voice sounded beside him.

"Haylding, you're back?"

"Mr. Reading?"

Haildin looked in the direction of the voice, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes at seeing a familiar face. But soon, his gaze was drawn to his teacher's completely new attire, and his brows furrowed again. "Teacher, what's this...?"

The teacher in front of me, besides still holding the greatsword tightly in his hand and wearing the helmet on his head, was actually wearing a full set of exquisitely crafted armor that gleamed with the cold light of metal!

In Elbaf, where the iron and steel industry was underdeveloped, this was an unimaginable luxury.

"Oh, you mean this outfit?"

Redding tapped the thick armor plates on his chest with his knuckles, producing a crisp, melodious "clang," a satisfied yet slightly proud smile spreading across his face. "Halding, Elbaf has undergone a complete transformation while you've been at sea..."

He then gave a brief account to Halding and his companions of the changes that Elbaf had undergone during this period.

The most significant and obvious changes have undoubtedly occurred in the steel industry.

With the construction and operation of blast furnaces, Elbaf has completely bid farewell to the past era of iron and steel shortages.

"Now we can not only easily forge armor and weapons for our warriors, but we have even begun to build ironclad ships."

Reading pointed to the newly built, exceptionally busy area in the direction of the port. "King Kane said that these sturdy ships are very popular in the human world."

Looking in the direction he pointed, you could see several giant shipwrights skillfully assembling the keel and steel plates of a ship beside the huge dock, just like assembling a model.

Meanwhile, some human shipwrights were carrying out more delicate work such as installing and adjusting parts.

Thanks to the giants' innate enormous size and strength, those ships that are tens of meters long and can be called giant ships in the eyes of humans are like exquisite models enlarged to scale in the hands of giant craftsmen.

With the addition of these exceptionally gifted giants, shipbuilding projects that would normally take months or even years in human shipyards can often be shortened by several times.

"Wait, Kane...King? When did Elbaf get a king?"

Confused, Haildin instinctively pressed for an answer.

The one who should be the King of Giants is Hajrudin, so who is this suddenly appearing "Kane"?

He had never heard of such a powerful warrior in Elbaf.

“Oh, King Kane was a human.” Redding calmly recounted Kane’s deeds.

Haildin's companions were stunned and couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.

"They defeated all the warriors of Elbaf in just one day and one night?"

"This is... amazing!"

Unlike his companions' pure shock, Halding's face showed an undisguised resentment, a sense of frustration that someone else had beaten him to his dream.

"Damn it... I'm the one who's going to become the Giant King!"

He clenched his fists tightly, his words carrying a bitter taste of shattered dreams.

He looked solemnly at his teacher, Redding, his gaze intense: "Tell me, where is Kane now? I will not acknowledge him as king until he defeats me!"

Reading gave his apprentice, who had a special status, a deep look. Instead of reproach, a hint of approval flashed in his eyes.

To be a warrior of Elbaf is to possess this courage and belief in not fearing powerful enemies and daring to challenge them.

"King Kane is currently residing at Orsto Castle."

Hajrudin nodded, then turned to his companions: "I'm going to challenge Kane, what about you?"

With an owl perched on her shoulder and wielding a giant axe, the female warrior Gertz was the first to laugh and say, "Captain, is that even a question? Of course we'll follow you!"

"That's right!"

"Haylding, don't even think about abandoning us and eating all the food by yourself!"

The crew of the New Giant Warrior Pirates burst into hearty laughter.

“Alright!” Haildin was deeply moved and nodded emphatically. “Then let’s go together!”

Orsto Castle.

This historic castle, perched on a cliff on the edge of West Village, was once the residence of King Harald.

However, after the great battle between Loki and Harald, the castle was abandoned.

Because Auersto Castle was a transportation hub on the Elbaf 'road'—the Tree Road—Kane chose it as a temporary administrative center and residence to facilitate government affairs and communication with all parties.

In an office so large that even a giant would find it spacious, Kane was working on documents at his desk.

As he signed his name on the parchment, he sighed wearily, "Ah... finally, things are starting to get on track."

Fortunately, Elbaf's total population is not too large, and its internal affairs are relatively simple. Otherwise, he felt that even if he spent a whole year, he might not be able to sort out these complicated government affairs.

Robin, who was assisting as the secretary, offered a cup of hot tea and gentle encouragement. She smiled and said, "Although it's busy, everyone can see the changes and developments in Elbaf every day. All the hard work is worth it."

"Just talking isn't enough; how about some real encouragement?"

After signing the last document, Kane put down his pen and looked Robin up and down with undisguised admiration.

Today she was wearing a well-tailored women's blazer, and a tight-fitting pencil skirt that perfectly accentuated her curves. Her long, slender legs encased in black stockings were particularly eye-catching.

"What do you mean by 'real'?" Robin feigned ignorance, winking seductively.

"That's of course..."

Kane chuckled, reached out and pulled Robin over, letting her sit lightly on his strong lap.

He had just moved closer, preparing to savor the delicate floral fragrance emanating from the hair of the beauty in his arms, and perhaps discuss the practical issues of "office conduct norms," ​​when he heard the heavy office door slam open with a loud "bang" as it was violently pushed open from the outside!

"Kane! Accept my challenge!"

A passionate voice, brimming with fighting spirit, then rang out.

Kane's smile froze instantly. Was it really that hard for him to relax?

Robin couldn't help but smile. She calmly stood up from Kane's lap, gracefully smoothing the wrinkles in her skirt. Then she leaned down and whispered in his ear in a low, seductive voice that only the two of them could hear, "This time... it's not that I don't want to."

Who are you?

Kane suppressed his anger at being interrupted and swept his cold gaze over the five giants who filed in.

"We are the New Giant Warrior Pirates!" Hajrudin introduced himself in a carefree manner. "I am Captain Hajrudin! These are my crewmates: Statham, Rod, Goldbag, and Gertz!"

Then, Hajrudin once again challenged for the position of King of Giants.

"Originally, given your current strength, I would not have personally accepted this challenge."

Kane slowly rose from the large chair, leisurely straightening his collar and cuffs with an undeniable air of authority. "But right now, I'm in a very, very bad mood. So, as you wish."

Upon hearing this, Robin covered her mouth and chuckled.

"Uh...right here?" Halding was taken aback.

Shouldn't we at least pick a decent, formal venue?

"unnecessary."

Kane shook his head, a hint of impatience in his voice. He looked at Halding and his group of five, his voice cold: "Come at me all at once. I'm in a hurry."

"and many more!"

Halding suddenly spread his arms, blocking his comrades who wanted to fight alongside him, his voice firm: "This is my battle alone! It's a battle for my dream! Don't interfere!"

"captain!"

The crew members' faces were filled with worry, but they knew how determined Halding was, and in the end, they chose to respect the captain's decision and took a few steps back.

"Have you reached an agreement?"

"All right."

"Shall we begin?"

"start!"

Before Halding's words of confirmation had even finished falling, his enormous pupils suddenly contracted.

Kane's figure suddenly blurred in my sight!

The next instant, it appeared right next to his face!

So fast!