One Piece: Starting with the Immortal Rocks Pirates

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Vegapunk has now established a research institute on Onigashima, and Egerhard is not yet a technologically advanced island of the future.

Pirate ships flying the Beasts Pirate Flag approached the waters of Elbaf.

Upon entering this area, a thick natural fog descended upon the sea, reducing visibility to less than ten meters.

The navigator rushed over to report:

"Lord Dimon, Lord Lox, the fog at sea is too thick, and the currents are very unusual. The ship may be swept away and lose its course!"

Dimon looked at Lockes.

Rocks is standing on the figurehead, seemingly trying to determine his direction.

After a moment, he said with certainty:

"Listen to my command. This place is not only filled with ocean currents and fog, but there are even more dangers on the seabed."

He had been here many times, and under his guidance, the ships successfully passed through the fog.

After passing through the fog that shrouded the world, the view suddenly opened up, and a huge island came into view.

"so big……"

Dimon looked amazed.

A huge island... no, it could be called a continent, with no end in sight.

In the center of this continent, one can see a giant tree that reaches straight into the clouds.

Due to the angle, the top of the giant tree cannot be seen from the sea; its lush branches and leaves block out the sky and almost cover the entire land.

The Tree of Ohara was large enough, but this tree is far more exaggerated.

“First-time visitors are always amazed,” Rocks said with a smile. “This is the world’s strongest tree, the Adam Tree, of which there are only a handful in the entire world.”

To outsiders, Elbaf is a legendary island.

This island was once the site of constant warfare, and the entire island was ravaged by war, with its cities and people almost completely destroyed.

But one giant tree still stands tall, no matter what happens, it remains standing.

After the war, people nestled against this tree and built new cities and countries.

Adam the Tree became world-famous because of this.

"Let's go, I know this place well."

Shortly after, the pirate ship docked at the shore, and Rocks was the first to disembark.

Dimon turned to the Beasts Pirates and ordered, "You can return now."

After saying that, he jumped off the ship and followed Rocks onto unfamiliar land.

"This place is divided into three realms: the Heavenly Realm, the Yang Realm, and the Underworld."

"We are currently in the snow-capped mountain region on the outermost edge of the underworld, where a giant beast called the 'Mountain Lord' lives."

"For the average human explorer, the underworld is all there is to Elbaf."

Lockes explained as he walked.

After leaving the coast and entering the island, a snowy wind swept around us, and the cold air was biting. Ordinary people would have to exert all their strength just to walk in such a place.

Of course, this harsh environment was nothing to Dimon and Lox.

He looked around, and Elbaf gave him only one impression.

Everything is enormous!

It's roughly like a scaled-up version of an island, where ordinary "humans" like Dimon move about, as if little humans from a miniature world have wandered into the human world.

“The royal palace should be in the second level of the mortal realm,” Dimon said after walking for a while. “Why don’t we just fly up? How long would that take?”

"No need to rush, let's go to a tavern first."

As they were talking, the two of them stopped at the same time.

Dimon looked up at the sky.

Under a blizzard-shrouded sky, there stood a massive chain bridge, from which a tall figure leaped off.

Dimon raised an eyebrow, his Observation Haki allowing him to hear a very powerful voice emanating from the other person.

In the outside world, only pirates with a bounty of at least one billion would possess such strength.

With a loud bang, the giant landed in front of the two, kicking up a flurry of snowflakes.

Its height is estimated to be over 50 meters, far exceeding that of ordinary giants.

This person has long hair, styled in two braids, wears a horned helmet, has bandages around his eyes, and is dressed in Viking style.

"Yo, Lox, we meet again." The giant, carrying a massive hammer on his shoulder, grinned. "What a rare guest, brewer Dimon?"

He paused, then introduced himself:

"I am Loki, the one hated by Elbaf!"

Chapter 162 The Cursed Son, Loki

No introduction was needed; Dimon recognized the other person at a glance.

Prince of Elbaf, the Kingdom of Giants, and one of the sons of Harald the Giant King.

The cursed prince, the disgrace of Elbaf, Loki.

This person has been given many titles, but none of them are positive.

"Who are you? Loki?" Rocks scoffed.

Loki's expression faltered; was he really so insignificant in his idol's eyes?

"It's me, Loki! Didn't we meet before? You, Whitebeard, Golden Lion, and that woman—what was her name? The four of you—when you first came to this island!"

"Ah...it's you, you little rascal."

Lockes glanced at him a few times.

28 years ago, he led three members of the Rocks Pirates to Elbaf for the first time and did indeed encounter a little kid.

Calling them little kids might not be accurate; even the children of giants, though small, are far larger than humans.

Young Loki challenged him, and unsurprisingly, he was defeated in one move.

"Haha, you finally remember now? More than ten years ago, when I heard the news of your defeat in God Valley, I was heartbroken. It's so good to see that you're still alive."

Loki laughed loudly and swung his hammer at Rocks.

"I have grown up now!"

"Honestly, what a troublesome brat."

Rocks curled his lip, drew his Tenyuu Habakiri from his waist with lightning speed, and swept the sword horizontally.

The sword, imbued with Conqueror's Haki, instantly sent Loki's massive body flying.

Loki coughed up blood and flew backward, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

Dimon was speechless for a moment. What was this idiot doing here?

"This kid wanted me to take him out to sea when he was a child," Rocks said casually, sheathing his sword.

"I understand, you don't need to explain."

Damon chuckled and strode toward Loki.

It's roughly similar to the relationship between Luffy and Shanks. Luffy admires Shanks, which is why he embarked on the path of a pirate.

Loki should be about the same.

"Cough cough cough... Still so strong!!"

Loki lay on his back in the snow, gazing blankly at the blizzard in the sky.

After years of diligent training, he was still defeated in one move. Who is the real monster here?!

Suddenly, he noticed a shadowy figure on his nose.

"Hey kid, I have something to ask you..."

Before Dimon could finish speaking, Loki slapped him across the face.

He didn't even get a picture of the person, but he ended up making a huge fool of himself.

With a flash, this time, Damon stood on Loki's forehead.

"How rude! Is this how you treat your guests?" Dimon teased. "If you want to hit me, you'd better cultivate for another thousand years."

Loki covered his nose, speechless for a moment.

As expected of a legendary figure, he didn't even see how the other person dodged.

Loki was not discouraged at all; on the contrary, his expression became even more excited.

“Brewmasters, I saw you on the news just ten days ago. You destroyed Ohara, didn’t you?”

"You're here to destroy Elbaf this time? I can lend you a hand!"

Dimon was speechless. He was indeed a rebellious teenager, but his father was kind and his son was filial.

Lox strode over. "Where is your father, Harald, now?"

"Looking for him again?" Loki frowned. "I heard you've broken off all ties with that person."

He paused for a moment, then replied, "He left a week ago for the Holy Land of Mary Geoise."

Dimon raised an eyebrow. "What's your father doing in the Holy Land?"

“Who knows? I’m not interested in these things. Compared to this!” Loki sat up straight and said seriously, “Since you don’t want to destroy Elbaf, why don’t you take me with you!”

Dimon laughed. "You naturally evil giant brat, what do you want to do?"

"Destroy the world!"

Assessment complete: a typical teenage brat in the teens phase.

With a light leap, Dimon jumped off Loki's shoulder and called out to Rocks:

"Let's go, we can only wait for Harald to return."

Lockes nodded. "Let's go to the tavern for a drink. The proprietress there is Harald's mistress."

The two ignored Loki and left.

Loki stared blankly at their retreating figures, gritted his teeth and got up, but the moment he moved, it aggravated his wounds, causing him to wince in pain.

"Hey, wait a minute! Are you two even listening to me? You bastards!"

Loki followed Damon and the other man at a distance, like a little shadow.

He stopped only when he was near a village of giants, and watched the two of them walk away.

It's not too far from the coast, and you can see snow-capped mountains in the distance. The scenery is beautiful and picturesque.

A small tavern stands quietly beside the forest.

It's called a tavern, but it's enormous for humans.

Lockes pushed open the door, which was dozens of times his height, and the wooden door creaked loudly.

Inside the tavern, a slender giantess greeted them warmly:

"Welcome, light...wait, Lox?"

"Long time no see, Ida." Lox leaped onto the table and looked up at the giantess.

Ida smiled and said, "More than ten years ago, when I heard that you had broken off relations with Harald, I thought you would never come here again."

That happened shortly after Dimon had transmigrated.

After drinking the Elixir of Immortality and becoming immortal, Lox came to Elbaf one last time in order to recruit Harald.

A fierce battle erupted between the two, ultimately ending in a complete breakdown of their friendship.

"Hello, boss lady."

Dimon also jumped onto the table, smiling and greeting the proprietress.