Screen 1 — The Chained Prince of the Underworld
Deep beneath Elbaf, in the absolute depths of the underworld—
The air felt heavy.
Cold.
Ancient.
Like the place itself had been abandoned by light.
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At the center of the massive cavern—
A giant figure remained chained.
Broken.
Bloodied.
Barely standing.
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Prince Loki.
His body carried deep wounds.
Massive chains wrapped around him like prison walls.
Even breathing looked painful.
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Luffy immediately rushed forward.
Eyes wide.
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Luffy:
"Whoa! They messed you up!"
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Without thinking—
He grabbed the chains.
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Instantly—
Everything changed.
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Luffy:
"HUH—?!"
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His strength vanished.
Like someone pulled the energy from his body.
He collapsed face-first.
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Luffy:
"Ugh…"
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Ben blinked.
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Ben:
"…Okay, that's weird."
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Zoro crouched slightly near the chains.
Actually paying attention.
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Zoro:
"Kairouseki."
He tapped the metal lightly.
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Zoro:
"Pure Sea Prism Stone."
A pause.
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Zoro:
"They're suppressing his Devil Fruit."
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Ben narrowed his eyes.
Studying the chains.
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Ben:
"…So they REALLY didn't want this guy escaping."
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Luffy weakly pointed.
Still lying on the ground.
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Luffy:
"Zoro!"
A pause.
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Luffy:
"Cut the chains!"
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But Zoro didn't move.
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Instead—
He folded his arms.
Completely calm.
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Zoro:
"No."
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Luffy:
"Huh?!"
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Ben looked over.
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Ben:
"…You serious?"
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Zoro glanced toward Loki.
Expression unreadable.
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Zoro:
"We don't know anything."
A pause.
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Zoro:
"He could be an ally."
Then—
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Zoro:
"Or a lying monster."
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Ben folded his arms.
Thinking.
Honestly—
He didn't disagree.
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Ben:
"…I kinda hate that you have a point."
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Loki slowly looked down at them.
Clearly annoyed.
In pain.
But listening.
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Then—
Without warning—
Zoro walked forward.
Casually.
Way too casually.
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Ben narrowed his eyes.
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Ben:
"…Zoro?"
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Zoro stopped directly in front of Loki.
Looked at the wounds.
Then—
KICK.
Right into Loki's open injury.
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THUD.
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Loki immediately roared in pain.
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Loki:
"AAARGH!"
The cavern echoed.
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Ben's eyes widened.
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Ben:
"DUDE?!"
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Luffy sat up instantly.
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Luffy:
"ZOOROOO!!"
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Ben pointed aggressively.
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Ben:
"What is WRONG with you?!"
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Zoro stayed completely calm.
Dead serious.
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Zoro:
"…Okay."
A pause.
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Zoro:
"The injury's real."
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Silence.
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Luffy:
"YOU COULD'VE ASKED!"
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Ben stared.
Actually speechless for a second.
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Ben:
"…You're unbelievably rude."
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Zoro shrugged.
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Zoro:
"Worked, didn't it?"
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Loki glared murderously.
Still breathing hard.
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Loki:
"…I hate swordsmen."
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Ben muttered quietly:
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Ben:
"…Honestly? Fair."
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After a moment—
Zoro finally sighed.
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Zoro:
"Fine."
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He cut through most of the chains.
One after another.
Heavy metal crashing down.
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But—
He purposely stopped.
Leaving one massive Sea Prism cuff locked around Loki's left ankle.
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Ben notices immediately.
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Ben:
"…Insurance?"
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Zoro nodded once.
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Zoro:
"Just in case."
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Ben looked at Loki.
Then the chains.
Then back at Zoro.
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Ben:
"…Okay."
A pause.
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Ben:
"I still think kicking the dying giant was messed up."
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Zoro:
"Tch."
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Luffy crossed his arms.
Still offended.
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Luffy:
"You were super mean!"
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Meanwhile—
Loki simply stared at them.
Half annoyed.
Half confused.
Because somehow—
These idiots had become his rescuers.Screen 2 — The Colossal Awakening
Far above the underworld—
Panic spreads.
Fast.
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A battered Road stumbles forward, bruised and shaken.
Breathing heavily.
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Road:
"They're freeing him!"
A pause.
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Road:
"Luffy and the others are freeing the Cursed Prince!"
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Silence.
Then—
Absolute panic.
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Hajrudin freezes.
Face immediately changing.
Fear.
Real fear.
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Hajrudin:
"…WHAT?!"
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Without hesitation—
Hajrudin, his crew, and Sanji rush toward a Svalr ship.
No time to waste.
No calm planning.
Just urgency.
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Sanji lights a cigarette quickly.
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Sanji:
"You're seriously this scared of the guy?"
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Hajrudin clenches his fists.
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Hajrudin:
"You don't understand!"
A pause.
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Hajrudin:
"If Loki gets free…"
His voice lowers.
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Hajrudin:
"…People will die."
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The ship launches downward.
Fast.
Too fast.
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In their panic—
Nobody notices.
They miss the proper elevator route.
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Instead—
The ship plunges straight through the clouds.
Falling directly into the underworld.
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Inside—
Everyone panics.
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Crew Member:
"WE'RE FALLING!"
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Hajrudin:
"THIS IS BAD!"
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Meanwhile—
Below.
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Luffy, Zoro, Ben, and Loki stand near the broken chains.
The cavern quiet.
Until—
A massive shadow appears overhead.
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Luffy looks up.
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Luffy:
"Huh?"
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Ben narrows his eyes.
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Ben:
"…That's not normal."
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The giant ship comes crashing downward—
Completely out of control.
Straight toward them.
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Without hesitation—
Green light flashes.
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Ben slams the Omnitrix.
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"WAY BIG!"
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The cavern trembles.
A colossal cosmic giant rises.
Towering.
White body.
Red chest columns glowing faintly.
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Everyone freezes.
Even Loki blinks.
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Loki:
"…Again?"
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Way Big steps forward.
Raises a massive fist.
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BOOM!
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A gigantic punch collides directly with the ship's front.
Not enough to destroy it—
But enough to redirect the force.
Hard.
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The impact sends everyone scattering safely instead of crashing directly into the group.
The ship crashes sideways.
Dust explodes everywhere.
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Sanji tumbles out.
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Sanji:
"…Why is there a giant alien?"
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Zoro barely reacts anymore.
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Zoro:
"Don't question it."
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Hajrudin stumbles out—
Immediately seeing Loki.
Partially freed.
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His face turns pale.
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Hajrudin:
"NO!"
He points desperately.
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Hajrudin:
"LUFFY! STOP!"
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Luffy blinks.
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Luffy:
"Huh?"
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Hajrudin runs forward frantically.
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Hajrudin:
"You don't understand!"
A pause.
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Hajrudin:
"Loki is ruthless!"
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Hajrudin:
"He's a cold-blooded tyrant!"
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Hajrudin points toward the chained prince.
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Hajrudin:
"The second he's free—"
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Hajrudin:
"HE'LL SLAUGHTER EVERYONE!"
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Silence.
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Way Big slowly looks at Loki.
Then at Zoro.
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Zoro scratches his head.
Completely calm.
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Zoro:
"…Little late for that."
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Everyone turns.
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Broken chains.
Freed arms.
Only one massive cuff remains.
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Hajrudin:
"…You WHAT?!"Screen 3 — The Sledgehammer Deal
The underworld shakes faintly.
Far above—
Fire spreads.
Children are being taken.
And every second matters.
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Luffy is already moving toward the path upward.
Fast.
Too fast.
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Then—
A massive shadow blocks the way.
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Loki.
Towering over everyone.
Still chained at the ankle.
Still carrying the monstrous weight of Ragnir across his shoulder.
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Loki looks down at them.
Amused.
But calculating.
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Loki:
"…You little Blue Sea humans."
A pause.
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Loki:
"You're painfully slow."
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Ben immediately frowns.
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Ben:
"…Excuse me?"
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Loki smirks.
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Loki:
"By the time you reach the surface on foot…"
His eyes darken slightly.
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Loki:
"…your friends may already be dead."
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Silence.
That lands hard.
Especially after Nami's call.
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Ben clenches his jaw.
Because—
He hates admitting it.
But Loki has a point.
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Loki slowly gestures toward his final Sea Prism Stone cuff.
The heavy chain still locked around his ankle.
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Loki:
"You possess the key to my freedom."
A pause.
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Loki:
"Free me completely…"
His grin widens.
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Loki:
"…and I'll carry all of you to the surface myself."
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The underworld goes silent.
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Then—
Absolute panic.
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Hajrudin practically explodes.
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Hajrudin:
"NO!"
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The New Giant Warrior Pirates panic instantly.
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Crew:
"DON'T DO IT!"
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Hajrudin points desperately.
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Hajrudin:
"He'll betray you!"
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Hajrudin:
"Luffy, please!"
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Ben folds his arms.
Thinking fast.
Really fast.
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Ben (thinking):
> "This feels risky…"
A pause.
> "But we're running out of time."
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He looks at Luffy.
Already knowing the answer.
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Luffy doesn't hesitate.
Not even one second.
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Luffy:
"Okay."
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Ben sighs immediately.
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Ben:
"…Of course you'd say yes."
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Luffy walks forward.
Raises his fist.
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BOOM.
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The final chain shatters.
The last heavy cuff breaks apart.
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For a second—
Nobody breathes.
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Completely free.
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Prince Loki stands unchained.
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The pressure in the underworld shifts.
Feels heavier somehow.
More dangerous.
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Even Ben instinctively places a hand near the Omnitrix.
Just in case.
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Then—
Zoro steps forward.
No fear.
Sword already drawn.
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He points the blade directly at Loki's chest.
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Zoro:
"Listen carefully."
A pause.
Cold eyes.
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Zoro:
"If this is betrayal…"
His grip tightens.
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Zoro:
"…your head belongs to the Straw Hats."
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Silence.
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Ben glances sideways.
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Ben:
"…That sounded insanely threatening."
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Zoro doesn't blink.
Still staring.
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For a moment—
Nobody moves.
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Then—
Loki bursts into laughter.
Huge.
Loud.
Echoing through the cavern.
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Loki:
"HAHAHA!"
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He swings Ragnir upward.
The massive club shaking the cavern.
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Loki:
"You tiny humans…"
A grin spreads.
Dark.
Excited.
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Loki:
"…you really do have backbone."
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Then—
He turns.
Massive fur cape flowing behind him.
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Loki:
"Enough talking."
A pause.
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Loki:
"Hang onto my cape."
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Luffy grins instantly.
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Luffy:
"THIS IS GONNA BE FAST!"
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Ben stares upward.
Then at Loki.
Then at the terrifying climb ahead.
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Ben:
"…I cannot believe we're trusting the giant everyone says is cursed."
A pause.
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Ben climbs on anyway.
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Ben (thinking):
> "Please don't betray us…"
Another pause.
> "Actually no—"
> "Please just be REALLY fast."Screen 4 — Ben Watches Luffy Feed Loki
A nearby hunter's lodge becomes chaos almost immediately.
Massive meat cooks over giant flames.
Soup boils in huge pots.
After everything—
Finally—
Food.
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And naturally—
Luffy is already eating.
Fast.
Way too fast.
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Ben just stands there.
Watching.
Confused.
Concerned.
A little impressed.
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Luffy is stuffing giant chunks of meat into his mouth like he hasn't eaten in months.
No chewing.
Barely breathing.
Just:
consume everything.
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Ben:
"…Does he even taste food?"
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Sanji immediately kicks Luffy lightly.
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Sanji:
"Oi!"
A pause.
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Sanji:
"Share, idiot!"
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Luffy puffs his cheeks.
Clearly offended.
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Luffy:
"But I'm hungry!"
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Sanji points toward Loki, still injured and recovering.
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Sanji:
"He's half dead."
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Luffy pauses.
Looks at Loki.
Looks at meat.
Looks back at Loki.
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Then—
Without warning—
Luffy shoves a massive chunk of meat directly into Loki's mouth.
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THUD.
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Loki immediately chokes.
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Loki:
"MMMPH—?!"
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Ben's eyes widen.
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Ben:
"LUFFY!"
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Ben points aggressively.
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Ben:
"You can't feed giants like that!"
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Luffy scratches his head.
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Luffy:
"Huh?"
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Luffy:
"He needed food."
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Loki coughs violently.
Trying not to choke.
Actually annoyed now.
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Loki:
"…You tiny menace…"
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Then—
It somehow gets worse.
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Luffy notices boiling soup nearby.
Eyes lighting up.
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Luffy:
"Oh!"
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Ben immediately senses danger.
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Ben:
"…No."
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Luffy grabs a giant bowl.
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Ben:
"Luffy."
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Luffy lifts it.
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Ben:
"Luffy, don't—"
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SPLASH.
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Luffy pours the boiling soup directly over Loki's head.
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Silence.
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Steam rises.
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Loki just sits there.
Completely stunned.
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Ben stares.
Actually speechless.
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Ben:
"…That's not helping."
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Luffy grins proudly.
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Luffy:
"Soup helps!"
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Loki slowly turns.
Expression unreadable.
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Loki:
"…I may kill you later."
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Meanwhile—
In the background—
Gerd quietly gives Luffy a secret thumbs-up.
Clearly approving.
Because she absolutely cannot stand Loki.
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Ben notices.
Looks at Gerd.
Looks at Loki.
Then back at Luffy.
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Ben:
"…Why does everyone here have weird family issues?"
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Then he looks at Luffy again—
Still eating like a machine.
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Ben (thinking):
> "Seriously…"
A pause.
> "How is one person THIS hungry?"
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Luffy is already grabbing another plate.
Like nothing happened.Screen 5 — Ben Reacts to Loki and Rocks D. Xebec
The hunter's lodge slowly quiets.
For once—
Loki isn't acting arrogant.
Not fully.
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He sits there eating.
Still recovering.
Still annoyed at almost choking because of Luffy.
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Luffy grins.
Mouth full of meat.
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Luffy:
"You're kinda weird."
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Loki lets out a short laugh.
Unexpectedly calmer.
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Loki:
"…Funny."
A pause.
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Loki:
"You remind me of someone."
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Ben looks over immediately.
Interested.
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Loki glances toward the fire.
Expression shifting.
Older.
Distant.
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Loki:
"You had Shanks."
A pause.
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Loki:
"…I had someone too."
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The room quiets slightly.
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Loki:
"Rocks D. Xebec."
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Ben stops chewing instantly.
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Ben:
"…That guy again."
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Then—
The mood changes.
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Flashback
A younger Loki.
Smaller.
Broken.
Lying on the ground.
Barely moving.
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A physical blade runs completely through his body.
The young prince is badly injured.
Trying to breathe.
Trying to stand.
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Ben's expression hardens immediately.
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Ben (thinking):
> "He was just a kid…"
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Then—
Another figure appears.
Young.
Massive.
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Edward Newgate.
Before becoming Whitebeard.
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Newgate looks genuinely disturbed.
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Newgate:
"…Did you really need to go this far?"
A pause.
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Newgate:
"He's literally a child."
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Silence.
Then—
A rough voice.
Cold.
Angry.
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Rocks D. Xebec.
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Xebec:
"Shut up."
No hesitation.
No guilt.
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Xebec looks down at young Loki.
Unmoved.
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Xebec:
"If he's weak enough to fall…"
A pause.
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Xebec:
"…that's his problem."
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Silence.
Heavy silence.
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Back in the present—
Nobody speaks for a moment.
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Ben just stares.
Actually staring.
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Ben:
"…That's messed up."
His voice lowers.
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Ben:
"No kid deserves that."
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Loki stays quiet.
But doesn't deny it.
Doesn't defend Rocks either.
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Ben slowly starts understanding something.
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Loki admired strength.
Not kindness.
Not leadership.
Pure overwhelming power.
Because that's what shaped him.
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Ben (thinking):
> "So THAT'S where the 'might makes right' thing came from…"
A pause.
> "He grew up around monsters."
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Ben doesn't excuse Loki.
Not even close.
But—
He understands more now.
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Ben:
"…You looked up to the wrong person."
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Loki smirks slightly.
Tired.
Almost bitter.
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Loki:
"…Maybe."
A pause.
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Loki:
"But monsters survive."
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Ben folds his arms.
Expression serious.
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Ben:
"Not always."
He glances toward Luffy.
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Ben:
"Sometimes idiots who care about people win too."
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Luffy looks up.
Completely confused.
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Luffy:
"Huh?"
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Ben sighs.
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Ben:
"…Never mind."
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Ben's reaction to Xebec
After hearing this—
Ben's view of Rocks D. Xebec becomes:
> "Extremely dangerous psycho."
Not just strong.
Cruel.
The type of person Ben hates.
Someone who hurts kids to teach "lessons."
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Ben's thought:
> "If THAT guy scared even Whitebeard…"
A pause.
> "…No wonder everyone talks about him like a monster."Screen 6 — A Familiar Presence
The hunter's lodge grows quiet after Loki's story.
For a brief moment—
Everyone simply eats.
Then—
Ben's head suddenly turns.
His expression changes.
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Ben narrows his eyes.
Something feels... off.
Not dangerous.
Familiar.
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Ben (thinking):
> "Someone's moving down here..."
He slowly stands.
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Luffy notices.
Luffy:
"Huh? What's wrong?"
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Ben doesn't answer immediately.
He closes his eyes.
Listening.
Feeling the vibrations through the cavern.
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Ben:
"...Someone's coming."
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Without another word—
He slams the Omnitrix.
"XLR8!"
A burst of blue light flashes.
The Kineceleran appears.
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XLR8 vanishes in a blur.
WHOOSH!
Only a trail of wind remains.
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Deep within the tunnels—
Dust fills the air.
Broken rocks lie scattered.
Then XLR8 spots two figures.
One is curled into a large, fluffy ball.
Guard Point.
Inside it—
Chopper, breathing heavily after cushioning a tremendous fall.
Beside him lies an older man, bruised but alive.
Scopper Gaban.
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XLR8 skids to a stop.
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XLR8:
"Chopper!"
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Chopper looks up in surprise.
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Chopper:
"Ben!"
He sighs in relief.
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Chopper:
"Thank goodness... Gaban almost fell to his death."
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XLR8 glances at Gaban.
The old man slowly opens one eye.
A faint smile appears.
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Gaban:
"Heh..."
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Gaban:
"Fast little guy."
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XLR8 smirks.
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XLR8:
"Come on."
A pause.
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XLR8:
"Everyone's waiting."
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Without wasting another second—
XLR8 carefully helps Chopper support Gaban.
Then, moving at incredible speed, he guides them through the winding tunnels—
Back toward Luffy and the others before the next crisis can begin.Screen 7 — The Legend Revealed
The underworld falls quiet.
After treating Gaban's injuries, one of the giant warriors looks toward Luffy's group.
His expression is one of disbelief.
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Giant Warrior:
"Do you children... really not know who this man is?"
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Luffy, Zoro, and Ben all look at each other.
Then shake their heads.
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The giant sighs.
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Giant Warrior:
"...This is Scopper Gaban."
A pause.
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"One of the legendary Roger Pirates."
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Silence.
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Luffy:
"WHAAAT?!"
He points at the old man lying on the ground.
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"THIS OLD GUY?!"
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Ben, still transformed into XLR8, freezes.
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XLR8:
"...Wait."
"So that's why..."
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He remembers everything.
The effortless dodges.
The sword swing.
Ultimate Cannonbolt being knocked away like a ball.
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XLR8:
"I was wondering why this old guy was so unbelievably tough..."
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Another giant continues.
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Giant Warrior:
"I assume he was the third strongest member of Roger's crew."
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"Alongside the Dark King, Silvers Rayleigh..."
"...Scopper Gaban was known as one of the Wings of the Pirate King."
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Luffy's jaw drops even farther.
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Luffy:
"WHAAAT?!"
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Ben throws both hands into the air.
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XLR8:
"That's actually insane!"
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On the ground—
Gaban slowly raises two fingers.
Trying to correct them.
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Everyone stares.
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Luffy squints.
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Luffy:
"...He seems REALLY fixated on that detail!"
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Gaban weakly repeats,
"...Second..."
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Luffy tilts his head.
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Luffy:
"STRONGEST...?"
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The old man nods faintly.
Still holding up two fingers.
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Luffy scratches his head.
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Luffy:
"So he was a huge pirate, huh?"
A grin spreads across his face.
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Luffy:
"That explains why he was so tough!"
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Zoro folds his arms.
Everything finally makes sense.
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Zoro:
"...No wonder."
"That Haki wasn't normal."
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Ben nods repeatedly.
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XLR8:
"Exactly."
A pause.
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XLR8:
"That explains why he smacked Ultimate Cannonbolt away like he was a baseball."
He lets out a short laugh.
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XLR8:
"I seriously thought I hit a wall."
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Suddenly—
Gaban tries speaking again.
His lips move.
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Luffy immediately leans closer.
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Luffy:
"LOOK!"
"He's trying to say something!"
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"What is it, Mr. Ya?"
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A single word escapes Gaban's mouth.
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"...Shanks..."
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Luffy's eyes shine.
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Luffy:
"HE KNOWS SHANKS?!"
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Ben blinks in surprise.
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XLR8:
"Well... that makes sense."
"He sailed with Roger."
A pause.
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XLR8:
"So of course he'd know Shanks."
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For the first time since meeting him—
Ben no longer sees Gaban as just a weird, ridiculously strong old man.
Now he understands.
This quiet old man had once stood beside the Pirate King himself.
Be continued