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Should I increase the chapter there?
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"I've never tasted something this good! Gabababababa!" Dorry roared with laughter, slapping his knee hard enough to shake the ground. Luckily his size have shrank to only 2 meter high.
"Indeed! Sanji, your cooking is absolutely marvelous! Gerarararara!" added Broggy.
Sanji crossed his arms proudly, watching the two of them as he smirked. The others smiled, while Luffy grin stretched all the way to his ears.
"I told you, right? Our chef Sanji is the best cook in the world!" Luffy declared. Then he leaned forward eagerly. "So, Dorry! Broggy! How about joining my crew?"
Normally the entire crew would shout in horror at the idea of two giants joining the Strawhat Pirates, because how can they fit inside Going Merry, but thanks to Jack's size-reduction technology, shrinking them down to a comfortable two meters tall, so when Luffy invited them no one protested.
However, both giants shook their heads.
"No," Dorry said firmly. "We're still fighting our duel. We must see it through to the end."
"Even though your food is beyond delicious, a warrior must finish his battle," Broggy added solemnly.
"Oh ok, My bad," Luffy replied, scratching his head.
Usopp nodded with equal seriousness. "A warrior honor must never be interrupted."
Usually he would insist, but the words warrior's pride stopped him. Luffy respected battles from the heart.
Jack, however, didn't stay quiet.
"I think you two should end your fight," he said casually. "Just call it a draw."
Both giants froze.
Luffy and Usopp immediately jumped to their feet. "JACK! THEY ARE WARRIORS!" both shouted in unison.
Nami, Nojiko, and Robin exchanged glances. Nami sighed, rubbing her temple. "Here we go…"
Nojiko frowned. "Jack must have a reason."
Robin folded her arms thoughtfully. "He wouldn't speak without one."
Bonney munched on her food, eyes gleaming.
Bartolomeo clenched his fists. "If Jack Senpai is saying something, it must be seriously boss-level!"
Kuma just watched and even the other Revolutionary member didn't interrupt.
Everyone else meanwhile watched quietly, sensing this wasn't Jack being disrespectful to warriors, he had something to say.
Jack lifted a hand. "Relax, both of you. I'm saying this for a reason. Dorry, Broggy… do you remember King Harald?"
Both giants eyes widened. "Of course. He was our king."
Jack nodded grimly. "Your King Harald was killed by the World Government scheme."
The cheerful atmosphere evaporated. Dorry and Broggy froze mid-chew. Their expressions darkened as though storm clouds had passed over their faces.
Luffy and Usopp exchanged a confused glance, they didn't know who Harald was, but they knew when to keep quiet when looking at Dorry and Broggy faces
Dragon, Sabo and Koala stiffened as well. Even they, with all their information networks, had only heard that Harald had died and before that Harald is the ally of World Government. They never imagined the World Government was behind it, because harald was the member of Holy Knights
"What… did you say?" Dorry growled angrily.
"Who dared do such a thing?!" Broggy roared, veins bulging with rage.
"That's why I said your duel should be considered a draw," Jack continued calmly. "While you've been fighting for a hundred years, Elbaf has been thrown into chaos. Your king didn't fall because he was weak, he was tricked."
Dorry clenched his fists. "Tell us the name of the one responsible…"
"I will crush them myself!" Broggy thundered.
Jack activated his Sersi template. A shimmering hologram appeared above his hand, it shows when King Harald in his youth, towering proudly at the helm of the great Giant Warrior Pirates' ship, Dorry and Broggy standing behind him.
The two giants gasped.
"That's… that's us in the past," Broggy whispered, eyes glistening.
"Our ship… our king…" Dorry murmured, voice trembling with nostalgia and grief.
"What is this? What are we seeing?" Dorry finally asked.
"This is my ability," Jack explained gently. "A visual projection and with this… it will be easier for me to show you what really happened."
"Jack, is that another giant?" asked Luffy excitedly, even the others also joining looking interested at the illusion.
"Yes captain, this the king Harald, the elbaf King," replied Jack.
"Jack, is it true that King Harald was killed by a World Government scheme?" Dragon asked suddenly, his tone heavy.
"Yes. Why do you ask Dragon san?" Jack replied.
"Because King Harald was a member of the Holy Knights," Dragon revealed.
Jack's eyes widened, clearly shocked to hear that Harald had become a Holy Knight. His knowledge of One Piece history only came from chapter 1162 when Rocks saved his family, defeated Fraud Garling, and later, together with Whitebeard and Kaido, confronted Imu directly. But this… this piece of information changed everything.
"Holy Knights? That guy we fought before?" Luffy asked, tilting his head.
"That man was weak," Zoro commented flatly.
"Yes," Jack replied. "That was one of the Holy Knights."
"Jack, tell me… who killed King Harald?" Dorry demanded, fists shaking.
"As I said, it was a scheme by the World Government," Jack answered. The illusion shifted again, showing Harald meeting Ida, being beaten down, and the moment his outlook and heart changed.
After that, Harald began ruling as a good king. Then came the day he escaped the guards in Marie Geoise and encountered Rocks.
Most of the Straw Hats didn't know who Rocks was, only Dragon and Kuma understood the weight of that name.
Jack shifted the illusion again, now revealing the Five Elders and the shadowy silhouette of Imu.
"King Harald wanted Elbaf to join the World Government because he believed peace could be achieved that way," Jack explained.
"Then why did those people kill him?" Broggy asked, voice trembling with anger.
"I don't know the exact reason," Jack admitted, "but the World Government used a secret weapon."
The moment he said secret weapon, the Revolutionary members instinctively leaned closer.
"Secret weapon?" Dorry repeated.
"Yes," Jack said. "Remember when I told you King Harald was tricked? It's difficult to describe, so let me show you instead."
The illusion changed once more, showing Harald in middle age and without his horn.
"Where did his horn go?" Broggy asked, exchanging a shocked look with Dorry.
"He cut it off, he called it the way to atone for the sins of the Giants," Jack replied.
"Wait...are you serious?" Dorry asked in disbelief.
"Yes," Jack said. "Now look. This is the secret weapon. It's called Domi Reversi."
The illusion shifted once more. This time, Harald was swallowed by darkness. His shape twisted, sprouting grotesque wings, razor-sharp teeth, and massive horns. In this monstrous form, he killed several giants and went on a mindless rampage. Finally, he regained consciousness just long enough to beg his subordinates to kill him before he lost control again.
Both Dorry and Broggy stood frozen, speechless.
The Straw Hat Pirates were equally shocked, but the ones most shaken were the Revolutionary Army members... especially Dragon.
"Domi Reversi is a dangerous weapon," Jack warned. "And it can be used even on you."
"Wait… is there a way to defeat it?" Dragon asked.
"From what I know, Domi Reversi.... just like its name, Returning Home... can only be used on someone if they are on the island where they were born or grew up. For example, Harald was born in Elbaf, so the weapon affected him. But if Dragon were struck with it somewhere else, he wouldn't turn berserk," Jack explained.
"Really?" Dragon asked, eyes narrowing.
"It's only my theory," Jack said honestly. "I don't know the full truth of Domi Reversi. I only know every previous victim of Domi Reversi was attacked on the island of their birth. So my conclusion is, it works only on the land you were born… or possibly the place you were raised."
Dorry stepped forward. "So we can kill those who tricked our king?"
Jack nodded. "Yes. But to achieve that, it's better for you to join the Straw Hat Pirates. If you try to rally Elbaf now, you'll fail. The island is infested with World Government agents. But if Luffy aims to become Pirate King, the Government will hunt us eventually and that gives you the chance to face the murderers responsible."
Dorry and Broggy fell silent. Even the Straw Hat Pirates stayed quiet, unsure what to say next.
Except for Luffy.
He reached out and tapped both giants on the shoulder with a firm, confident smile.
"Join my crew. I won't stop you if you want revenge for King Harald," Luffy said simply.
Dorry and Broggy exchanged long glances then burst out laughing.
"Alright, Luffy! From today on, you are our captain!" Broggy declared.
"We eat a lot, Captain!" Dorry added proudly.
The Straw Hat crew smiled widely at gaining two giants as crewmates. Meanwhile, Dragon, Sabo, and Koala stared off into the distance, troubled. The existence of Domi Reversi, the World Government's power to turn even a king into a monster, left them with a cold, heavy dread.
***
Jack stood up, dusting his hands. "Alright, everyone. We're leaving soon. Before we depart, feel free to explore the island one last time. Pick some wild fruits, train, stretch your legs—do whatever you want. After this, we're heading straight to the next island."
"Oii I am the captain," said Luffy.
"I know you are the captain, captain Luffy," replied Jack.
"It is me who will decide where to go," said Luffy again.
"I know, my job is to make sure you are ready and the path will be decided by you next," replied Jack.
"Hmmm..." Luffy caressed his chin. "Ok I understand."
"So do whatever you want now," said Jack.
Luffy jumped up instantly. "Fruit hunt!! Let's go find the biggest ones!"
"Don't eat anything suspicious," Nami warned, wagging her finger.
Luffy pretended not to hear.
Sabo chuckled. "It's pointless telling him that. He'll eat whatever moves… or doesn't move."
Bartolomeo saluted proudly. "Luffy-senpai!! I'll collect the coolest fruits for you!"
"Oi, don't just follow Luffy blindly," Nojiko sighed.
Sanji stretched. "I'll go gather some herbs for cooking. Maybe this island has spices I've never seen."
Zoro smirked. "I'll go train."
"Don't get lost," Sanji shot back.
"I WON'T!"
"You will," the entire crew said in unison.
Jack watched them scatter with a faint smile. The giants, Dorry and Broggy now temporarily reduced in size thanks to Jack's tech—laughed heartily and offered to help Luffy find the biggest fruit in the forest.
Everything seemed normal.
Until Nami screamed.
It wasn't loud.... but sharp enough to cut through every conversation.
"Nami?" Nojiko rushed toward her sister immediately.
The others turned.
Nami clutched her upper arm, her face twisting in pain. A small, almost invisible insect clung to her skin—its body thin and translucent like glass. Before anyone could react, the creature's stinger retracted and it darted away with a high-pitched buzz.
"Nami!!" Luffy rushed toward her.
Sanji's face drained of color as he knelt beside her. "Nami-swaaan! What happened?!"
"I… I don't know," she breathed shakily. "Something bit me."
Jack visor flashed red warning signals instantly.
"Everyone step back," he ordered calmly—but his tone was sharp. Too sharp.
That alone made Dragon, Zoro, and even Kuma tense up.
Jack scanned the wound with his visor, and the holographic display formed above his hand. A pulse of black began spreading under Nami's skin—slow, spiderweb-like lines creeping toward her shoulder.
Robin covered her mouth. "That doesn't look normal…"
"It's not," Jack muttered.
Bonney looked worried. "Is it dangerous?"
"Extremely," Jack answered. "That wasn't a normal insect. It's a prehistoric species, one that carries a toxin suited for dinosaur."
"Meaning…?" Koala asked.
Jack jaw tightened. "Meaning the toxin dose for Nami is several times stronger than what a human body can safely handle."
Nojiko grabbed Nami's hand. "Nami… are you okay? Stay with me!"
Nami tried to smile but her breathing grew shallow. "Nojiko… I feel dizzy…"
Usopp's legs trembled as memories of Syrup Village sickness hit him. "W-we can cure it, right? Jack? Tell me you can cure it!"
Jack didn't answer immediately.
That silence alone caused the entire crew to tense, fear crawling up their spines.
Luffy's expression darkened, not angry but terrified.
"Jack," he said quietly, "is Nami gonna be okay?"
Jack placed his palm over the wound, analyzing the toxin. "We need to identify the exact venom strain."
Dragon stepped forward. "Can you treat it here?"
Jack shook his head.
"No. We need a doctor, I can't treat her"
"So let's find a doctor," said Luffy.
"We need to leave this island immediately," replied Luffy
Jack's voice dropped to a grave tone none of them had heard before.
"If we don't get her treatment within the next twelve hours…"
He clenched his fist.
"—Nami might not survive."
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