Chapter 82

"Haah..." Brogy grunted in agony, inspecting the shattered axe in his grasp with a mixture of horror and disbelief.

"What a formidable opponent!" Brogy slowly got to his feet. While Ron's blow was primarily aimed at destroying the massive axe, the resulting shockwave didn't do much damage to Brogy himself. Of course, this was also because Ron had no intention of ending his life.

"Who are you people?" Despite the loss of his weapon, Brogy still regarded Ron and his companions with hostility.

"Big guy!" Ron approached Brogy. "It is not wise to engage in combat without first seeking understanding! Were it not for my leniency, you'd be meeting your end right now!"

"You... Did you steal my wine?" Brogy demanded angrily.

"Steal your wine?" Ron raised an eyebrow. "Can't you confirm that with both eyes open?"

"Aren't those barrels over there?" Brogy pointed to the barrels next to Ron.

"Those?" Ron lifted a barrel of liquid, uncorked it, and announced, "It's fresh water, and we're just passing pirates, stopping for supplies."

"Huh?" Brogy was taken aback and rubbed his head in embarrassment. "Oh, uh, how embarrassing!"

Ron put the barrel down and remarked somewhat incredulously, "Besides, how big do you think our barrels are? You're a giant; surely the wine barrels can't be that small."

"Huh? It seems... I was wrong!" Broggy's eyes widened as he realized that the barrels were indeed too small. He apologized even more sheepishly, "I'm really sorry! I misunderstood!"

"Hehe, that big guy's a bit of a goofball!" Kaya giggled as she covered her mouth.

The other girls also relaxed when they understood the situation. They gathered around curiously, inspecting the giant's imposing figure. Such a spectacle was completely new to them.

Just then, the volcano on the island erupted, sending thick plumes of smoke into the sky.

"Here we go!" Brogy declared, turning and walking away, the ground shaking with each step.

"What's happening?" Kaya asked curiously.

"The battle is about to begin!" Brogy replied, his tone serious.

"What battle?" Kaya inquired, confused.

"Let's go and witness it firsthand," Ron suggested.

"First, let's get the water back to the ship," Nami countered.

"Indeed, let's return the water first," Ron agreed, leading the girls to fetch the water.

In the heart of the Little Garden, Mr. 3 and Miss Golden Week watched the spectacle of the two giants locked in battle.

"Two giants fighting here!" Mr. 3 exclaimed in amazement.

"What is your strategy?" Miss Golden Week inquired.

"Heh heh heh," Mr. 3 chuckled with a sinister grin. "Ron's strength is impressive. We should take this opportunity and..."

Miss Golden Week gave Mr. 3 a scornful look. "You're always scheming, aren't you?"

"Scheming? How dare you!" Mr. 3 replied defensively. "I'm just here to deal with Ron! Hurry up!"

The clash between the two giants didn't last long. With Brogy's axe damaged, the century-old feud finally came to an end, with Giant Dorry emerging victorious over Brogy.

"'Haha, Brogy, you are defeated! I have finally defeated you!" Dorry announced triumphantly.

"'Aye," Brogy sighed, realizing that had his axe not been destroyed, the outcome might have been different.

"Dorry, where is your weapon?" Dorry inquired curiously.

"I ran into some pirates, one of whom had tremendous strength. He shattered my axe with a single strike and defeated me effortlessly," Brogy explained.

"Easily defeated you?" Dorry's eyes sparkled with excitement. "Then I must see if he is as formidable as you claim!"

"Dorry, you are no match for him!" Brogy shook his head. "He is too powerful!"

"Nonsense, Brogy! Have you forgotten the power of our race?" Dorry snorted. "I will seek out this man you speak of! I will defeat him!"

"As you wish!" Brogy, nursing his wounds from the battle, lay on the ground, unwilling to move.

"I will emerge victorious!" Dorry declared, brandishing his colossal sword as he made his way to the shore.

Meanwhile, Mr. 3 and Miss Golden Week approached Brogy.

Mr. 3 grinned, and the number three character hair on his head inexplicably burst into flames. With a low growl, he announced, "Burn, Candle Lock Steel Shackles!"

A stream of incredibly strong wax enveloped Brogy, forming unyielding shackles that pinned his hands and feet to the ground.

"Who are you people?" Brogy shouted, only to find himself trapped by Mr. 3's Devil Fruit ability. "Let me go!"

"Hey, hey, why are you so eager to escape?" Mr. 3 grinned darkly. "You're going to be my secret weapon!"

Selecting a vial from his assortment of medicine bottles, Mr. 3 approached Brogy and poured the potion into his mouth.

Brogy's face changed, his body flushed red as newfound strength surged through him. The shackles that bound his hands and feet shattered effortlessly.

"Go on, eliminate Ron and his entire crew!" Miss Golden Week painted a compelling picture for Brogy, imbuing him with psychological cues. Roaring with rage, fueled by the potion-induced frenzy, Brogy charged forward, turning his wrath towards Ron, further fueled by Miss Golden Week's psychological manipulation.

"Hahaha, I wonder if Ron will still be alive after this?" Mr. 3 chuckled gleefully.

"Maybe those two giants are no match for him?" Miss Golden Week mused aloud. "After all, he defeated Hawkeye!"

"Even so, they can still be a threat to him, don't you think?" Mr. 3 grinned. "Come, let's accompany them. If Ron is wounded, we can take advantage of the opportunity!"

Meanwhile, Ron was enjoying a leisurely time with the girls on the island when he saw a giant with a massive sword passing by.

Dorry, the giant, also noticed Ron and his companions. Before he could speak, however, a commotion behind him caught his attention. Turning, he saw Brogy charging at them with frenzied red eyes.

"Brogy, have you not surrendered?" Dorry, assuming Brogy's target was him, braced himself for battle, only to see Brogy sidestep him and charge directly at Ron.

"Prepare to meet your end!" Brogy leaped at Ron's head, aiming for a devastating blow.

"Huh?" Ron and the girls were startled. This sudden hostility was unexpected. Why would this giant suddenly see them as enemies?

"Strange..." Ron sensed that there was more to the situation. His gaze shifted and landed on a pattern that adorned Brogy's clothing, prompting a realization: "It's her!" So Crocodile hasn't given up yet!

Ron's expression remained calm as he faced the colossal fist coming at him. As Brogy's towering form loomed over him, Ron extended his right hand, wrapping it in the purple-red Armament Haki. He murmured, "Rising Dragon Slash!" (T/N: Maybe it's something like Zoro's No Sword Style)

With a resounding roar! And a thunderous crash!

Brogy's massive frame was sent flying backward by Ron's overwhelming blow.

With Ron's strength, defeating Brogy was effortless. One punch was enough, despite Brogy's heightened state caused by Miss Golden Week's psychological manipulation and Mr. 3's drugs.