One Piece Chapter 1144: A Time for Warriors

A woman with long braided hair and a facial mark smiles and asks, "WHAT DO YOU THINK IT ISI" Franky, the massive cyborg, stares upward with arms raised and shouts, "WHAT THE HELL IS THATI!" A narration box states, "THE ADAM TREE TOUR CONTINUES!" The scene reveals a colossal ruined structure overgrown with vegetation and ancient buildings. Franky exclaims, "HA HA! I FIGURED YOU, OF ALL PEOPLE, WOULD APPRECIATE IT... BEING A CYBORG AND ALL." Another voice notes, "THIS HAS ALWAYS BEEN HERE... IT'S GIVING ME SCIENTIFIC VIBES!!" A cloaked figure stands before the massive entrance as someone asks, "WHY WOULD THERE BE A FACILITY LIKE THIS IN A COUNTRY OF WARRIORSI!"

A young girl with pigtails cheers, "IT'S AWESOME HERE, FRANKY!!" while raising her arms. The woman in the PUNK 02 jacket waves and says, "I WAS JUST THINKING I'D LIKE TO SHOW YOU THIS PLACE LATER!" Franky yells, "HEY, FRANKY!! YOU'RE HERE!!" The braided-hair woman smiles and explains, "IT'S GOOD WE FOUND YOU. THERE WAS A HORN BLAST EARLIER, SO THE WOODS MIGHT NOT BE SAFE RIGHT NOW." A small cloaked figure adds, "THANKS FOR FINDING US!" and "WE GOT LOST!" The horned warrior shouts, "WHAT'RE YOU TWO DOIN' HEREI LILITH! BONNEYI!" Someone mutters, "GUESS EVEN GENIUSES GET LOST..." The braided-hair woman replies, "WE CAN'T REALLY REFUTE THAT CLAIM. HONESTLY, EVEN WE LOCALS AREN'T SURE ABOUT THE ORIGINS OF THIS BUILDING." Lilith estimates, "I ESTIMATE THAT IT'S BEEN HERE FOR AT LEAST 3000 YEARS! IN ANY CASE, THIS FACILITY REALLY IS STUNNING!" The horned warrior reacts, "WHATI! HOW DO YOU CALCULATE THATI! THERE'S NO WAY IT'S THAT OLD!!"

A woman screams in terror, "GYAAHH!!" with Japanese SFX "あ あ あ". The horned warrior declares, "WELL, I'M GONNA CHECK IT OUT FOR MYSELF!" while another figure says, "I THINK I'LL MAKE MYSELF AT HOME HERE! NOW THAT'S SOMETHING WORTH RESEARCHING!" and warns, "YOU'LL GET LOST AGAIN!" A small figure questions, "WHAT'S WRONG, BONNEYI!" Suddenly a massive monstrous face with jagged teeth emerges from the foliage, roaring with SFX "ドドド" and "ビリビリ". Someone yells, "THERE'S SOMETHING BEHIND YOU!!" and "LOOK OUT!!" The braided-hair woman cries, "WHAT KIND OF CREATURE IS THATI!" The horned warrior shouts, "NO! THAT'S NOT FAMILIAR!" and "WHAT I FIND MOST SCARY THUNDER". Lilith exclaims, "ELBAF'S JUST FULL OF CRAZY STUFF, HUH..." while Franky adds, "AH, MAN... THIS IS UNREAL!"

In the Western Village of Elbaf, panic erupts as a towering skeletal draugr brandishes a massive sword amid burning debris and fleeing villagers. "THAT FIRE-SVALR WAS WRECKED!" someone shouts. "IT'S NOT JUST A REGULAR ZOMBIE! IT'S A DRAUGR!!" another cries while a voice warns, "SOBER UP AND GRAB YOUR WEAPONS!!" and notes, "WHAT I FIND MOST SCARY DRAUGR". Below, drunken giants stagger and argue: "THEY DRANK TOO MUCH... THEY'RE STILL HOLED UP IN THE PRIVY!!" "WHERE ARE THE CHIEFS! WE'RE WAITING ON THEIR ORDERS!" "YOU'RE KIDDING!!" and "WHAT COULD'VE BROUGHT THE CHILDREN'S IMAGINATION TO LIFE LIKE THISI!" Colon, the determined child in a skull helmet, faces off against worried adults including a curly-haired woman and an older man with goggles. "EITHER WAY, THERE'S DEFINITELY SOMETHING STRANGE HAPPENING ON THIS ISLAND!" Colon insists. "YOU SAID THAT LAST BIT A LITTLE TOO QUIETLY!!" the woman retorts. "WE WANT TO HELP FIGHT!!" Colon declares. An adult snaps, "HEY, YOU DON'T NEED TO KEEP US AT ARM'S LENGTH!!" while another suggests, "YOU VISITORS SHOULD FALL BACK TO THE EDGE OF THE VILLAGE!" Colon yells, "THAT'S ENOUGH, COLON!!" as a giant offers, "SHOULD I CARRY YOU ALL THEREI!" The final panel shows a shocked giant exclaiming, "THIS COULDN'T BE MORE SURREAL!! A GIANT MEI!"

A young warrior in a horned helmet clashes with an older giant, shouting, "I'M GYABAN'S SON!!" and "I JUST TOLD YOU NO!!" while declaring, "WHY NOTI! I'M A WARRIOR TOO! I CAN FIGHT!" and "AND THAT DOESN'T MAKE YOU A REAL GYABAN!!" A child is shoved aside with "A BATTLEFIELD'S NO PLACE FOR A KID LIKE YOU. GYAH!" and impact sounds "ドドド!!". Elsewhere, a blonde girl named Missy looks shocked, exclaiming, "...I DIDN'T TELL YOU BEFORE!!" and "I'M SORRY, THERE'S SOMETHING..." as Jarul aims a gun and asks, "WHAT'S WRONG, MISSYI" and "HMI JARUL!!" In a wider view of the village, a fierce giant explains, "IN THIS WORLD, STRANGE POWERS USUALLY COME FROM DEVIL FRUITS." Another adds, "ONE OF THEM HAD A REALLY WEIRD ABILITY..." and "YEAH!! AND BOTH OF THEM WERE SERIOUSLY STRONG." A final panel shows distant figures as someone concludes, "YOU'RE SAYING ONE OF THESE INTRUDERS LOOKED JUST LIKE RED HAIR!" and "IF IT'S AN UNKNOWN ELEMENT, ODDS ARE IT'S A DEVIL FRUIT USER."

The skull-helmeted draugr leader questions, "ARE YOU SURE IT'S ONLY TWO INTRUDERSI!" and orders, "GET THE WORD OUT, NOW!" while another commands, "GOT IT!! REPORT BACK AS SOON AS YOU FIND THEM!" and "SPREAD THE WORD THAT THERE ARE TWO HUMANS OTHER THAN THE STRAW HATS ON ELBAF." A giant notes, "ALL THIS CHAOS SUGGESTS THERE COULD BE MORE..." In the next spread, giants debate: "THEY MUST'VE PLANNED SOMETHING ELSE FOR ELBAF!!" "IF THEY'RE TAKING HOSTAGES, OR WHERE THEY'RE HIDING, BUT ANYONE WHO KIDNAPS CHILDREN IN BROAD DAYLIGHT IS NOTHING BUT SCUM!!" "I WON'T LET THEM GET AWAY WITH IT!!" "I'VE NEVER HEARD OF A KIDNAPPING LIKE THIS BEFORE!!" and "I DON'T KNOW WHO'S BEHIND THIS..." Below, more giants struggle near a privy, yelling, "STILL STUCK IN THE PRIVY!!" "WHERE ARE DORRY AND BROGYI!" "THEY SERIOUSLY NEED TO LAY OFF THE BOOZE!!" "HEY, JUST WAIT A SEC!" "YOU SHOULD GO HIDE SOMEWHERE SAFE!!" "DON'T BE RIDICULOUS! YOU'RE OUR GUESTS!!" and "WE'LL LEND YOU A HAND! WE'LL JUST NEED A HUMAN SIZED SHIP TO--"

Giants discuss the search: "AGREED, BUT ELBAF IS TOO BIG FOR US TO SEARCH ON FOOT..." "WE SHOULD FOCUS ON THE INTRUDERS!!" "THAT'S RIGHT, THE GIANTS CAN TAKE CARE OF THE BIG THINGS!!" "...WE'D BE BETTER SUITED TO DEALING WITH THIS!!" and "IF THE CULPRITS ARE HUMAN-SIZED..." A girl reacts with "HMI" Nearby, a small girl blushes and says, "THAT'S SO CUTE...♡" while Colon in a police-style hat grins, "--ALRIGHT THEN! BUT I GET TO BE THE CAPTAIN!!" A tiny creature protests, "HUHI YOU WANNA COME WITH MEI I THOUGHT YOU WERE GONNA TELL ME TO STOP!" as the group rows a small boat with sounds "ズルッ... ズル..." and "AH!!" while chanting, "HEA... HEAVE HO! HEAVE HO!" Colon stands triumphantly in the boat, raising a sword and shouting, "HEY, YOU'RE BIG ENOUGH TO ROW!!" "ONWARDS!!" "LET'S GO, COLON PIRATES!!" and "SET SAIL!!" as the vessel speeds away from the docks.

A young warrior wearing goggles and a dark hat stands alert as music notes play. A narration box declares: "THERE WAS A CONFIRMED SIGHTING OF HUMANS OTHER THAN THE STRAW HATS EARLIER AT OUEST CASTLE!!" A loudspeaker announcement rings out: "ALL WARRIORS IN THE SUN REALM, PLEASE BE ADVISED..." In a lush outdoor setting, giants and children gather around a table. One figure shouts "YOU'RE OUT IF YOU MESS UP!" while another suggests "THAT'S A TD, RIGHTI WE SHOULD HAVE A SINGING CONTEST!!" A voice warns "CONSIDER THEM HOSTILE AND DANGEROUS...!!" Gunko laughs heartily, "GIHA HA, IT'S GUNKO'S POST-MEAL RITUAL!" Casual chatter continues with questions like "WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE SONGI" and "IT'S NICE HAVING A HOBBY..." A bearded giant named Summers retorts "YOU SHOULDN'T MOCK THE INTERESTS OF OTHERS, SUMMERS!" as Gunko fires back "GIHA HA HA! YOU GOT A PROBLEM WITH THE CURRENT ONEI" The goggle-wearing youth mutters "'NEW WORLD'."

Saul bursts forward with massive shields raised, roaring "THEY AIN'T GOIN' NOWHERE!!" and "NOW THERE AIN'T NO WAY THEY CAN STAB ME!" while a small figure cheers "YOU'VE GOT THIS, SAUL!!" In the distance across open fields, Saul spots the line of children marching away and cries "BUT IT'S HEADIN' STRAIGHT FOR THE FLAMES!! THEY'LL DIE IF I DON'T STOP 'EM!" The kids continue following the long cloth trail. Suddenly the scene erupts in chaos as barbed wire and wheels spin wildly; children scream "AAAAHH!!" and "AGGGHH!!" while one shouts "WHAT THE--I!" and another yells "TRICK TRICK" as the cloth wraps around them. A voice calls "ALL RIGHT, THEY'RE STOP--" amid the frantic motion.

A dark-haired woman reacts in shock, exclaiming "THAT'S DISGUSTING!! WHO COULD DO SUCH A THINGI!" and "WHAT NOWI! IF I STOP ONE THEY ALL START PRICKING EACH OTHER!!" while distant voices cry "OLAF!! YA OKAY BACK THEREI!" "YLVA!! SKADI!!" and "WAAAHH!! SORRY!!" Saul struggles on the ground, growling "THE KIDS WOULD REACH THE FIRE BEFORE WE FOUND 'EM!! WE CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN!!" The woman realizes "SAUL, IT MUST BE... THE WORK OF A FRUIT ABILITY!!" A horned child watches curiously as Saul lunges again. The goggle-wearing youth shouts "YES! HE'S OUTTA THE LINE!" while planning "IF I CAN STOP THE REST ONE BY ONE..." and "IF WE CAN'T STOP THE ONE'S IN FRONT, THEN WE'LL START WITH BJORN IN THE BACK!!"

A massive dragon-like beast Fenrir looms overhead with jaws open as Saul yells "G'AAAH!! WHO'S BEHIND THISI!" and "THEY'RE ACTUALLY CONTROLLING THESE MONSTERS TOOI!" while another voice questions "WHAT I FIND MOST SCARY" and "NO WAYI!" In a village setting, warriors discuss "WE NEED TO FIND THEM, FAST!" "IT MUST BE SOME KIND OF ABILITY." "THEY'RE APPEARING ALL OVER ELBAFI!" and "OTHER VILLAGES ARE REPORTING MONSTER SIGHTINGS...!!" A sign marks "WESTERN VILLAGE OUTSKIRTS." Fighters battle the creature; one commands "CARRY THE INJURED BACK TO THE VILLAGE!!" as impacts land with "OOMBBF!!" and "FINALLY!"

A massive serpentine Nidhoggr rears up with jaws wide, roaring "RAAAWR!" as lightning cracks around it. A bearded giant in a horned helmet shouts "A NIDHOGGR!" while another warrior is hurled backward by the beast's strike, the impact "BWAHHH!!" echoing. Nearby, a scarred fighter yells "WHATI!" in shock. Below, panicked villagers flee as a ghost-like figure looms; one cries "WHAT I FIND MOST SCARY A GHOST" while another declares "WHAT I FIND MOST SCARY A NIDHOGGR". A large warrior orders "WE WON'T BE ABLE TO PROTECT THE VILLAGE... EVERYONE, TAKE COVER!" as the Nidhoggr smashes through buildings amid swirling debris and wind lines. In the foreground, two armored giants stand ready; one states "IT'S NO USE!! THEY JUST KEEP COMING!!" The bottom panels show close-ups of the pair gripping weapons, with one affirming "ABSOLUTELY, BROGY." and the other asking "READY, DORRYI" amid sound effects "ゴゴゴゴ" and "ズキ".

A colossal horned-ship in Svall-mode bursts forward, its skull emblem prominent, as a voice proclaims "THIS IS THE SVALL-MODE OF OUR MIGHTY SHIP, THE GREAT EIRIK!!" The vessel charges the Nidhoggr while a giant bellows "YOU MONSTERS ARE IN FOR IT NOW!!" and another adds "WE'LL GET YOU FOR MAKING US WASTE OUR BOOZE!!" The ship unleashes a devastating "HAKOKU SOVEREIGNTY!!" blast that sends the dragon reeling with a pained "GYAAAAAH!!" amid massive impact effects "ビン!!!" and "ズドン!!!". In the lower panels a wild-haired giant laughs "THAT SHIP'S BASICALLY INVINCIBLE NOW!!" while another calls "MOUNTAIN EATER, YA-SANI!" and "HE HE!" A group of giants shout "LEAVE THE BEASTS TO US!" and "YOU GUYS, TAKE CARE OF THE KIDS!!" as smaller warriors react with "SORRY WE'RE LATE!! WE HAD TO BARF UP ALL THAT BOOZE!! WHAT A WASTE!!" and "YES!! DID THE CHIEFS DO THATI!" One childlike figure exclaims "NO, IT'S THE GIANT WARRIOR PIRATES!!" The caption reads "THE PIRATE KING'S LEFT HAND ARRIVES!!".

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