Screen 1 — The Haki Shockwave
The underworld is tense.
Everyone gathers around the recovering Scopper Gaban.
Ben, still in XLR8 form, quickly explains everything.
---
XLR8:
"HOW COULD THIS HAVE HAPPENED TO YOU?!"
He points toward the tunnel leading to the surface.
---
XLR8:
"OH, ABOUT THAT!!"
"THERE'S HUGE TROUBLE GOING ON UP THERE, LUFFY!!"
"LISTEN UP, EVERYONE!!"
---
Everyone turns toward Ben.
---
XLR8:
"THE CHILDREN WERE TAKEN HOSTAGE BY A COUPLE OF BAD GUYS..."
"AND NOBODY CAN DO ANYTHING TO STOP THEM!!"
---
His voice grows more urgent.
---
XLR8:
"THERE ARE GIANT MONSTERS RAMPAGING AROUND, AND—"
---
Suddenly—
BOOOOOOM!!
The entire underworld trembles.
The air becomes unbearably heavy.
A monstrous wave of Supreme King Haki crashes across Elbaf like an invisible tsunami.
The stone walls crack.
Loose rocks explode apart.
Even the air itself feels difficult to breathe.
---
Everyone freezes.
---
Ben's eyes widen.
---
XLR8:
"...What...?"
---
The pressure continues to build.
Far beyond anything Ben has felt before.
---
The Omnitrix suddenly sparks.
BZZT!
Green electricity flashes across the dial.
---
BZZZT!
---
XLR8 staggers.
---
XLR8:
"W-What?!"
---
The transformation flickers violently.
Blue.
Green.
White.
Again and again.
---
BZZZZT!!
---
The Omnitrix emits a loud error tone.
---
ERROR!
---
The transformation collapses.
A burst of green light fills the cavern.
---
A moment later—
Ben falls to one knee.
Back in his normal human form.
He stares at the Omnitrix in disbelief.
---
Ben:
"...It forced me out..."
He grips his wrist tightly.
---
Ben:
"The Omnitrix glitched..."
---
He tries activating it again.
Nothing.
Only another brief spark.
---
The device refuses to respond.
---
Across the cavern—
Even the giant warriors struggle to remain standing.
---
Luffy grits his teeth.
Zoro instinctively braces himself.
Sanji's expression darkens.
Loki's grin disappears completely.
---
On the ground—
Gaban's eyes snap open.
Recognition flashes across his face.
---
Gaban:
"URGH...!!"
He clenches his fists.
---
Gaban:
"...No..."
His voice is tense.
---
Gaban:
"...THAT HAKI!"Screen 2 — Return to the Sun World
The crushing pressure of the Haki slowly begins to fade.
Dust drifts through the underworld.
Everyone is breathing heavily.
Ben is still kneeling, staring at the Ultimate Omnitrix on his wrist.
The device remains silent.
No green glow.
No response.
---
Ben taps it once.
Nothing.
He exhales.
---
Ben: "...Come on."
The Omnitrix gives a faint click—
Then goes quiet again.
---
Ben lowers his arm.
---
Ben (thinking):
> "Whatever that Haki was..."
> "...it actually interfered with the Ultimate Omnitrix."
---
He clenches his fist.
For the first time since arriving in this world—
He can't rely on transforming.
---
Nearby, Hajrudin forces himself back to his feet.
His expression is grim.
Determined.
---
Hajrudin: "Everyone!"
His voice echoes through the cavern.
---
"The battle has already reached Elbaf!"
---
He turns toward his crew.
---
Hajrudin: "New Giant Warrior Pirates!"
---
The giants immediately stand at attention.
---
Hajrudin: "Prepare the lift!"
---
He looks toward Gerd.
---
Hajrudin: "Gerd!"
"We're returning to the Sun World immediately!"
---
Gerd nods without hesitation.
---
Gerd: "Right away!"
---
The giant warriors rush into action.
Massive gears begin turning.
Ancient chains rattle as the enormous lift starts descending.
---
Luffy stands up.
His face is completely serious.
---
Luffy: "We're going."
---
Zoro rests a hand on his swords.
---
Zoro: "About time."
---
Sanji adjusts his tie.
---
Sanji: "We'll settle this on the surface."
---
Ben stands as well.
He looks at the inactive Ultimate Omnitrix for one last moment.
Then closes his hand over it.
---
Ben: "...Guess I'm doing this the hard way."
---
Loki shoulders Ragnir once more and smirks.
---
Loki: "Then stop wasting time."
---
The massive lift reaches the cavern floor with a thunderous rumble.
Its gates slowly open.
The path back to the Sun World is ready.
Without another word—
Luffy, Zoro, Sanji, Ben, Loki, Hajrudin, Gerd, and the New Giant Warrior Pirates step aboard.
The lift begins its ascent toward the battlefield waiting above.Screen 3 — Gaban's Lesson
Deep within the Underworld, the enormous lift slowly rises into position.
Massive chains rattle.
The New Giant Warrior Pirates work together to prepare everyone's return to the Sun World.
The atmosphere is tense.
Nobody speaks much.
---
Ben quietly looks down at the Ultimate Omnitrix.
Still inactive.
No glow.
No response.
He lowers his hand.
---
Ben (thinking):
> "So until this thing starts working again..."
> "...I'm fighting as myself."
---
Nearby, Scopper Gaban sits against a stone wall while Chopper finishes treating his wounds.
Despite his injuries, Gaban's eyes remain sharp.
He looks directly at Luffy.
---
Gaban:
"Luffy."
---
Luffy turns.
---
Luffy:
"Hm?"
---
Gaban's expression grows serious.
---
Gaban:
"The Holy Knights..."
A pause.
---
"They aren't invincible."
---
Everyone nearby falls silent.
Even Hajrudin stops working for a moment.
---
Ben immediately pays attention.
---
Ben:
"...You know how to beat them?"
---
Gaban nods once.
---
Gaban:
"Their regeneration can be overcome."
He pauses.
---
Gaban:
"But not with ordinary attacks."
---
Zoro folds his arms.
Listening carefully.
---
Gaban:
"The answer lies in Advanced Conqueror's Haki."
---
He slowly clenches his fist.
---
Gaban:
"It's not just about having powerful Haki."
"It's about focusing it..."
"...and applying it precisely at the moment of impact."
---
Ben watches quietly.
---
Ben (thinking):
> "So overwhelming power alone isn't enough..."
> "Control matters."
---
Gaban looks at Luffy.
---
Gaban:
"You already possess the potential."
---
Then—
His eyes shift toward Ben.
---
Gaban:
"And so do you."
---
Ben blinks.
---
Ben:
"...Me?"
---
Before Ben can ask another question—
Gaban continues.
---
Gaban:
"Luffy..."
"...you're not the only one in your group with the qualities of a king."
---
Sanji immediately smirks.
He brushes his hair back confidently.
---
Sanji:
"Heh."
"So the old man finally noticed."
---
Sanji points to himself.
---
Sanji:
"I knew you'd recognize my greatness."
---
Gaban doesn't even look at him.
Instead—
He slowly raises a finger.
Pointing directly at—
Zoro.
---
Silence.
---
Sanji's smile freezes.
---
Sanji:
"...Huh?"
---
Zoro raises an eyebrow.
---
Zoro:
"Me?"
---
Gaban nods calmly.
---
Gaban:
"Yes."
---
Sanji sighs dramatically.
---
Sanji:
"...Seriously?"
---
Luffy bursts into laughter.
---
Luffy:
"Shishishi!"
"I thought he meant you for a second!"
---
Ben chuckles despite the tense situation.
---
Ben:
"Sorry, Sanji..."
A grin appears.
---
Ben:
"Looks like he picked the moss-head."
---
Sanji immediately glares at both of them.
---
Sanji:
"Don't start."
---
Even Gaban lets out a quiet laugh.
For just a brief moment—
The heavy atmosphere lightens before the battle waiting above.Screen 4 — A King's Spirit
The giant lift continues its slow climb toward the Sun World.
The sound of massive gears echoes through the shaft.
Everyone remains quiet, thinking about Gaban's words.
---
Gaban looks at Zoro.
His expression calm.
---
Gaban:
"You've been using Conqueror's Haki for a while now."
A pause.
---
"But only halfway."
---
Zoro frowns.
---
Zoro:
"...Halfway?"
---
Gaban nods.
---
Gaban:
"You let it leak out naturally."
"But you don't consciously control it."
---
He taps his own chest.
---
Gaban:
"Stop letting it spill everywhere."
"Focus it."
"Then release it only at the moment you strike."
---
Zoro silently absorbs every word.
---
Before anyone else speaks—
Luffy scratches his cheek.
---
Luffy:
"Oh."
"I already knew Zoro had it."
---
Everyone turns toward him.
---
Luffy:
"I could feel his aura."
---
Ben nods.
---
Ben:
"Same."
"I couldn't explain it..."
"...but his presence always felt different."
He looks at Zoro.
---
Ben:
"Guess we were right."
---
Zoro rolls his eyes.
---
Zoro:
"You two make it sound creepy."
---
Sanji folds his arms.
Still clearly annoyed.
---
Sanji:
"Tch."
"So both of you noticed before me?"
---
Ben grins immediately.
The perfect opportunity.
---
Ben:
"Looks like the future World's Greatest Swordsman has kingly ambition..."
A pause.
He looks at Sanji with a teasing smile.
---
Ben:
"...and the future World's Greatest Cook is just hungry."
---
Luffy bursts into laughter.
---
Luffy:
"Shishishi!"
"That's true!"
---
Sanji points at both of them.
---
Sanji:
"Shut up!"
---
Ben isn't finished.
---
Ben:
"Don't worry, Sanji."
"You've got Conqueror's Appetite."
---
Luffy laughs even harder.
Holding his stomach.
---
Luffy:
"HAHAHA!"
"That's perfect!"
---
Even Zoro lets out a small smirk.
---
Sanji's eyebrow twitches.
---
Sanji:
"...When this is over..."
"...I'm cooking vegetables for both of you."
---
Luffy immediately stops laughing.
---
Luffy:
"Wait! I'm sorry!"
---
Ben raises both hands.
Still smiling.
---
Ben:
"Okay, okay."
"I'll stop."
---
For just a brief moment—
Despite the war awaiting them—
The lift fills with laughter, breaking the tension before they reach the battlefield above.Screen 5 — Luffy's Wild Proposal
The giant lift continues rising toward the Sun World.
The mood has finally settled after Gaban's explanation.
Then—
Luffy suddenly grins.
The kind of grin everyone has learned to fear.
---
Luffy looks at Loki.
---
Luffy:
"Hey."
A pause.
---
"Why don't you join my crew?"
---
Silence.
Complete silence.
---
Ben blinks.
---
Ben:
"...You WHAT?"
---
Hajrudin nearly falls over.
---
Hajrudin:
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!"
---
The New Giant Warrior Pirates erupt into panic.
---
"CAPTAIN, DON'T LET THAT HAPPEN!"
"HE'S THE CURSED PRINCE!"
"THAT'S A TERRIBLE IDEA!"
---
Luffy tilts his head.
---
Luffy:
"Why?"
---
Hajrudin points directly at Loki.
---
Hajrudin:
"Because he's Loki!"
---
Sanji sighs.
---
Sanji:
"Forget his personality."
He points up at the giant prince.
---
Sanji:
"He's enormous."
---
Zoro nods.
---
Zoro:
"The Sunny isn't built for someone that size."
---
Sanji continues.
---
Sanji:
"And do you have any idea how much that guy eats?"
---
Luffy pauses.
Actually thinking.
---
Loki folds his arms.
Waiting.
---
Ben scratches the back of his head.
---
Ben:
"...We've got another problem first."
Everyone looks at him.
---
Ben:
"My place is already secondhand."
A pause.
---
Ben:
"I've been sleeping wherever I can."
He points at Loki.
---
Ben:
"Where exactly is he supposed to sleep?"
Another pause.
---
Ben:
"And who's paying the food bill?"
---
Luffy blinks.
---
Luffy:
"...Good question."
---
Then—
Before anyone else can respond—
Loki bursts into laughter.
---
Loki:
"HAHAHAHA!"
He points at Luffy.
---
Loki:
"You truly are a fool."
His grin widens.
---
Loki:
"I refuse to follow anyone."
"I kneel to no captain."
---
Luffy simply shrugs.
---
Luffy:
"Oh."
---
Ben exhales.
---
Ben:
"...Well."
"That solved itself."
---
Zoro smirks.
---
Zoro:
"First smart thing he's said."
---
Sanji nods once.
---
Sanji:
"At least we all agree on something."
---
Loki snorts.
---
Loki:
"Don't misunderstand."
"I simply refuse to sail beneath another man's flag."
---
The lift continues climbing.
Despite the brief argument, everyone knows the real battle is waiting above.
There will be time for crew invitations later.
If they survive.Screen 6 — Loki's Three Minutes
The massive lift finally reaches the platform.
Its doors slowly begin to close.
The battle on the surface cannot wait.
---
Hajrudin looks toward Zoro, Sanji, Ben, and the New Giant Warrior Pirates.
---
Hajrudin:
"You go first."
"Elbaf needs every warrior it can get."
---
Zoro nods once.
---
Zoro:
"Got it."
---
Sanji turns toward Luffy.
---
Sanji:
"Don't take too long."
---
Ben glances at Luffy.
---
Ben:
"You sure?"
---
Luffy nods.
---
Luffy:
"Yeah."
"I wanna hear what Loki has to say."
---
Ben looks at the inactive Ultimate Omnitrix.
Then toward the lift.
---
Ben:
"...Alright."
"I'll help the others hold the surface."
---
The lift begins ascending.
Carrying:
Zoro
Sanji
Ben
Gerd
The New Giant Warrior Pirates
Toward the Sun World.
---
The underworld suddenly feels much quieter.
Only a few remain.
Luffy.
Chopper.
Hajrudin.
Gaban.
Loki.
---
Hajrudin walks toward Loki.
His expression remains guarded.
---
Hajrudin:
"You have..."
He raises three fingers.
---
Hajrudin:
"...Three minutes."
A pause.
---
Hajrudin:
"Tell us what really happened."
---
Loki's usual grin disappears.
For the first time—
He looks genuinely serious.
---
Flashback Begins
Years earlier.
Aurust Castle.
---
Prince Loki and Elder Jarul walk through the enormous halls.
Royal guards have summoned them.
Something is wrong.
---
Loki speaks first.
His voice filled with anger.
---
Loki:
"I'll never forgive the World Government."
His fists clench.
---
Loki:
"They killed Rocks D. Xebec."
A pause.
---
He looks furious.
---
Loki:
"So why..."
"...is Father trying to stand beside them?"
---
Neither Loki nor Jarul understands.
Both continue toward the throne room.
---
Then—
They force the massive doors open.
---
BOOM!
---
Silence.
---
Both freeze.
---
King Harald...
Already lies on the floor.
His body pierced by multiple spears and blades.
Blood stains the throne room.
---
Surrounding him—
Royal giant guards.
Weapons still in hand.
---
Loki's eyes widen.
---
Loki:
"...Father?"
---
Jarul stands speechless.
Unable to believe what he is seeing.
---
Earlier Still...
The story reaches even further into the past.
A young King Harald, only 45 years old by giant standards, has recently become ruler of Elbaf.
Still young for a giant.
Hot-headed.
Wild.
---
Unlike the wise king history remembers—
This Harald is feared across the seas.
He leads giant raids against human kingdoms.
He laughs as castles fall.
He charges into battle without restraint.
His strength alone is enough to terrify entire nations.
---
Rumors spread across the world.
"The Giants of Elbaf have a monster for a king."
---
Back in the present—
Luffy listens silently.
Chopper's expression grows uneasy.
Even Hajrudin remains quiet.
Because the story of King Harald...
Is far more complicated than anyone expected.
Be continued