At noon, the sun hung high overhead.
Two giants stood opposite Caelan beneath the scorching sunlight.
"Is it really okay for Caelan to fight two giants at once?"
Nami and the other girls had returned to the Wind Rider, watching nervously from the ship as the two figures faced off on the shore.
Caelan's build was tall and strong for a human, but compared to the two giants, who stood over 20 meters tall, he barely reached their knees.
The difference in size was overwhelming, and Nami and the others couldn't help but feel worried.
"This guy actually wants to take on two giants. Who do you think will win?"
Deep within the jungle, Mr. 3 and Miss Goldenweek watched the fight through binoculars from afar.
Even from thousands of meters away, they could still feel the intense aura coming from Caelan.
"Is this the bounty hunter who defeated Miss Valentine and Mr. 5?"
"With momentum like this, can we really kill him?"
Miss Goldenweek, who looked like a young girl, widened her eyes, filled with doubt.
"Sure, his momentum is impressive, but he clearly isn't thinking straight. He actually wants to fight two giants at the same time."
Mr. 3, Galdino, couldn't understand why Caelan was so desperate to challenge the two giants.
These two weren't just any opponents. They were Dorry and Brogy, legendary giant warriors who each carried a bounty of 100 million berries from a hundred years ago.
"We don't need to lift a finger. He'll die on his own."
Galdino, with the number "3" shaped into his hairstyle, was in high spirits.
Unexpectedly, Caelan had gotten himself into serious trouble without any interference from them.
It looked like the boss's mission could be completed easily.
Galdino had witnessed the brute strength of the two giants over the past few days. Their raw power was like something out of legend, capable of moving mountains and parting seas.
…
On the coast of Little Garden, Dorry and Brogy stood facing Caelan.
"I've heard of the Red Ogre Brogy and the Blue Ogre Dorry for a long time. I'm honored to finally face the two of you."
Caelan's fighting spirit was surging. After dealing with so many weaklings, he was itching for a real fight.
"Are you sure you want to fight the two of us at the same time?"
The two giants spoke in unison.
They held a good impression of Caelan and didn't particularly want to team up to overwhelm him.
"Of course. Please, both of you, come at me together."
Caelan stood firm without the slightest hesitation.
The combined strength of these two giants was roughly equivalent to a right-hand man of a Yonko, making them the perfect opponents for him.
"Bold words!"
"Crack, crack, crack!"
"This is the pride of a true warrior. Let's fight!"
Dorry and Brogy both laughed heartily, their respect for Caelan growing even deeper.
They would go all out, showing Caelan the honor and might of Elbaf's greatest warriors.
Dorry and Brogy bent their knees slightly. Every muscle in their bodies tensed, gathering strength.
Whoosh!
Dorry launched a left punch while Brogy swung a right punch.
Two fists, as large as giant gates, cut through the air, carrying with them an overwhelming gust of wind.
It was just a simple, straight punch, but powered by the strength of giants, it became a terrifying force of destruction.
Even though the giants were punching from 300 meters away, the force of their strikes stirred the sails of the Wind Rider and made the ship rock violently.
As the massive fists drew closer, the fierce wind whipped Caelan's clothes and sent his hair flying wildly.
The intense pressure tightened the skin on his face.
"Hahaha!"
Caelan laughed wildly, excitement shining in his eyes.
Facing the two giant punches head-on, he made no attempt to dodge.
Instead, he unleashed all of his strength, throwing both fists forward to meet their attack.
With the immense force behind his arms, Caelan's fists cut through the air with a sharp, explosive sound.
No fancy techniques—just a straight punch to clash directly with the two giants' blows.
Boom!
The giants' fists collided with Caelan's in midair, producing a deafening explosion like a cannon blast.
The sand beneath the three fighters surged upward, rising over 30 meters high and completely obscuring their figures.
At the center of the battlefield, shockwaves radiated outward.
Tall trees snapped and broke apart, and green leaves filled the sky like a storm of blades.
As the dust finally settled, the scene on the coast became clear again.
A giant crater, 100 meters wide, had been blasted into the shoreline.
The surrounding forest had been ravaged, leaving only broken trunks where tall trees once stood.
The two giants stood together, swinging their arms, their fists stained with blood.
Caelan, on the other hand, remained standing as if nothing had happened, save for his slightly dirtied clothes.
On the Wind Rider, Nami and the others stared in disbelief.
"So… this is his true strength."
Compared to Caelan's previous battles, this was on a whole different level.
With just a single punch, the terrain within several hundred meters had been completely altered.
Deep in the jungle, Mr. 3 Galdino and Miss Goldenweek were frozen in shock.
When they had received their orders, they'd thought the newcomer from the East Blue would be easy prey. But now they realized they were dealing with a monster.
No wonder Mr. 5 and Miss Valentine had been defeated.
Even if they were to face Caelan head-on, they wouldn't be able to escape their fate.
"The boss really wants us to kill a monster like this? Isn't that asking a bit much?"
Miss Goldenweek wore a bitter expression, completely unsure how to handle the situation.
"Don't panic. We'll wait until he and the two giants have both worn each other down. Then we'll step in."
Mr. 3 Galdino flashed a sinister grin, ambition gleaming in his eyes.
Even after witnessing Caelan and the giants' overwhelming strength, he had no intention of backing down.
If his plan succeeded, he could not only eliminate Caelan but also claim the 100 million berry bounty on each of the giants.
"High risk, high reward. If I pull this off, my rank will rise. I could become Mr. 2… maybe even Mr. 1!"
Galdino couldn't hold back his laughter as he imagined the possibilities.
…
Back on the shore, Dorry and Brogy stared at Caelan with solemn expressions.
"He's incredibly strong."
Dorry spoke from the heart.
When their fists met, it had felt no different from clashing against Brogy himself. Caelan's power was that overwhelming.
His fists were as hard as steel, cutting straight into their flesh.
"That's right. To match the combined strength of the two of us… it's unbelievable."
Brogy was equally shocked by Caelan's strength.
They were the strongest giant warriors of Elbaf.
Yet even together, they were only just holding their own against this one human.
It was completely beyond anything they had ever imagined.
Both Dorry and Brogy began to question themselves. Who was the real giant here?
"Don't hold back, either of you!"
"I've heard that Dorry and Brogy are both masters of Haki. I'd like to see it with my own eyes."
After exchanging punches, Caelan felt exhilarated.
Releasing his full power like this, he could sense something inside him beginning to stir, just waiting to erupt.
Caelan had a hunch that if he faced Haki head-on in battle, he might be able to awaken his own Haki as well.
(To be continued.)