Chapitre 110: The Garden Tournament of Champions
The Straw Hat crew found themselves in a strange and unprecedented situation as they looked around the makeshift arena Raja had prepared in the heart of Little Garden. Raja had gathered the captured members of Baroque Works, bound and defiant, to put on a show—a fierce tournament to prove the strength and resolve of the crew and settle scores. The jungle setting seemed to revel in the excitement, with colossal trees looming like ancient spectators, and the ground rumbling beneath each step.
Raja stood at the center of the clearing, hands raised. "Welcome, Straw Hats and captives alike! Today, we have a test of strength, skill, and spirit. A tournament! The winner is decided by victory or surrender—no killing."
The crew exchanged glances, a mix of excitement and readiness gleaming in their eyes. Raja continued, "Each of you will face off against one of the Baroque Works agents. The battles will test your limits and help you awaken hidden abilities. Are you ready?"
A loud cheer erupted from Luffy, who grinned eagerly. "Let's do this! I'm fired up!"
Zoro, calm but intrigued, eyed the bound prisoners, sizing up his first opponent: Mr. 3, the wax-manipulating devil fruit user.
Round One: Zoro vs. Mr. 3
The crowd of spectators was small, but the tension was immense as Zoro stepped forward to face Mr. 3, who sneered, his eyes glinting with malice.
"Roronoa Zoro… You think you can cut through my wax? It's harder than steel," Mr. 3 taunted, forming a wax sculpture with a flick of his hand. The structure gleamed in the sunlight, hard and unyielding.
Zoro's gaze hardened, his hands steady as he gripped his swords. "Let's see if your wax is as tough as you say."
With a quick movement, Zoro lunged forward, slashing at Mr. 3's wax barrier, but his swords bounced off, unable to pierce through. Mr. 3 laughed mockingly, forming more wax structures to corner Zoro, creating a maze of solid, steel-like wax walls that Zoro struggled to navigate.
"You can't cut it, can you?" Mr. 3 taunted from behind one of his sculptures, creating towering walls that loomed over Zoro, nearly blocking out the sky.
Frustration built in Zoro's chest, but he steadied himself, remembering his training. Breathe, he told himself. He closed his eyes, focusing on the environment around him, listening to the heartbeat of the jungle, feeling the movement of air around him. It was then he heard it—a faint, almost imperceptible sound within the wax. It was as if the wax itself had a rhythm, a life force.
Zoro's eyes snapped open, and he could suddenly sense everything around him in sharp clarity. It was as if the world had slowed down, and he could see the flow of energy through the wax. He could feel the Breath of All Things.
With newfound focus, Zoro raised his swords and moved forward, his strike almost graceful. His blade passed through the wax as if it were mere air, slicing it cleanly in two. Mr. 3's expression shifted from confidence to shock as Zoro advanced, cutting down each of his wax barriers with ease.
"Time to end this," Zoro declared, his eyes blazing as he closed in on Mr. 3, his swords ready to strike.
But before he could land the final blow, Raja stepped forward with a grin. "That's enough, Zoro. Victory is yours."
Zoro grunted, sheathing his swords with a satisfied smirk as Mr. 3 collapsed to his knees, trembling.
Round Two: Sanji vs. Mr. 5
Sanji rolled up his sleeves, eyes on Mr. 5, the explosive devil fruit user who stood smugly, already prepping his explosive attacks. The air crackled with tension as the two combatants sized each other up.
"Let's dance, Mr. Bomb," Sanji taunted, lighting a cigarette and exhaling a puff of smoke.
Mr. 5 launched an explosive punch, his fist erupting in flames. Sanji dodged swiftly, retaliating with a fierce kick that narrowly missed Mr. 5's head. The battle turned into a fast-paced blur, Sanji ducking and weaving around explosions, each one coming closer than the last.
As he fought, Sanji found his body moving faster than he expected, his feet nearly gliding over the ground. He pushed off, feeling a surge of speed he hadn't experienced before, a rapid burst that allowed him to close the gap in an instant. Without realizing it, he was moving with the speed of a technique called "Shave," a high-speed movement used by advanced fighters.
In one swift motion, Sanji appeared behind Mr. 5 and delivered a powerful kick to his back, sending him sprawling to the ground, unable to keep up with the cook's newfound agility.
Mr. 5 groaned, defeated, as Sanji took a triumphant drag from his cigarette, barely breaking a sweat. "That's what happens when you mess with the Straw Hats."
Round Three: Usopp and Nami vs. Miss Goldenweek and Miss Valentine
Next, Usopp and Nami faced off against Miss Goldenweek and Miss Valentine in a two-on-two match. Miss Goldenweek painted with her special colors, creating psychological traps, while Miss Valentine floated above, dropping down with bone-crushing force.
"Usopp, we have to be smart!" Nami shouted, dodging one of Miss Valentine's crushing attacks. The ground cracked beneath her feet as Miss Valentine landed, sending debris flying.
Usopp loaded his slingshot, firing a pepper star at Miss Goldenweek, causing her to cough and wipe her eyes. "We've got this, Nami! We just need to keep moving!"
With a quick plan, the two Straw Hats coordinated their attacks. Nami used her Clima-Tact to create mirages and lightning clouds, disorienting their opponents, while Usopp sniped from a distance. After a chaotic and intense fight, they managed to knock out both Miss Goldenweek and Miss Valentine, leaving them lying in defeat.
Raja's Mercy and Departure
With the tournament complete and the Baroque Works agents thoroughly defeated, Raja stepped forward, using his powers to partially heal their injuries. He looked down at the beaten agents and handed them a log pose, allowing them a swift escape from Little Garden.
"You're free to go," Raja said sternly. "Use this log pose and leave the island. Consider it a second chance."
The defeated agents looked at each other, unsure but grateful, and hurried away with the log pose in hand, eager to escape Little Garden and the wrath of the Straw Hats.
Luffy's Challenge with the Giants
As the rest of the crew watched the villains flee, Luffy's eyes lit up with excitement. He turned to the two giants, Dorry and Brogy, a huge grin on his face. "Hey! Can you two show me how to be stronger? I wanna learn!"
The giants exchanged a glance and laughed, Dorry booming, "All right, little one! Let's see if you can withstand our strength!"
The giants began to demonstrate their immense power, swinging their colossal weapons, each swing sending tremors through the ground. Luffy, grinning from ear to ear, leapt forward, dodging and weaving between their attacks. Each movement was a test, each strike a lesson in strength and resilience.
After a grueling bout, the giants patted Luffy on the back, impressed with his determination. "You've got spirit, little warrior," Brogy said with a grin.
Luffy laughed, barely able to stand, but beaming with pride. "Thanks, you guys! I'll remember this!"
Farewell Gifts and Preparations
Before they departed, Raja gathered a large cache of gifts for Dorry and Brogy. Barrels of wine, fresh weapons, and a note awaited the giants, urging them to return to Elbaf, where their kin awaited them. The giants, touched by the kindness, nodded in gratitude.
"Thank you, friends," Dorry said, his voice thick with emotion. "We will never forget you."
With one last look at the giants, the crew made their way to the Going Merry. Raja handed Vivi the Eternal Pose, a direct route to Arabasta. Vivi clutched it tightly, a gleam of hope in her eyes as she looked out to the horizon.
Dorry and Brogy's Final Goodbye
As the crew boarded, a dark shadow loomed in the water. The Island Eater, a massive sea creature with jaws wide enough to swallow a ship whole, surfaced, preparing to feast on the Going Merry.
Dorry and Brogy shared a look, determination hardening their faces. With a fierce roar, they lifted their axes, battered but mighty. "For our friends!" they shouted in unison, charging toward the Island Eater.
Their axes gleamed as they swung, each strike fueled by decades of rivalry, friendship, and the promise to protect those they cared about. With one final, mighty swing, the giants brought down their axes, slicing through the beast's massive form. The creature let out a final cry before sinking back into the depths.
The crew cheered, their voices echoing across the waves as Dorry and Brogy raised their axes high, their faces filled with pride and triumph.
Setting Sail for Arabasta
With the Island Eater defeated, the crew set their sights on the open sea. The Going Merry's sails billowed as they prepared to set sail with the Eternal Pose in hand, guiding them toward their next adventure.
Dorry and Brogy waved from the shore, their massive forms growing smaller as the crew sailed off. Their voices echoed in farewell, a final promise to meet again someday.
As Little Garden faded into the distance, the Straw Hats stood on the deck, each of them a little stronger, a little wiser, and more united than ever, ready for the journey to Arabasta and whatever challenges lay ahead.
État de l’alimentation hebdomadaire
-- Classement
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