Face-to-Face at Last!!

In Elbaf, West Village, chaos erupts as massive explosions rock the area. A sign reads ELBAF, WEST VILLAGE. Villagers flee while two enormous armored giants clash violently, sending debris flying. Speech bubbles shout HURRY!, NOT GOOD!!, and WAAH!!. Smaller panels show a wide-eyed villager gripping a club yelling YOU MUSTN'T LOOK!! while another warns I'VE GOT A BAD FEELIN' ABOUT THIS!! GET INSIDE!!. A girl exclaims COOL!! THE GIANT WARRIOR PIRATES ARE FIGHTING!!. The bottom spread reveals the giants in full fury: one roars NOTHING BEATS THIS INVINCIBLE FEELING! IT'S SO LIBERATING!! as another declares UNLIMITED STRENGTH AND BODIES THAT REGENERATE!! and YOU'VE GOTTA COME BACK TO US, CHIEFS!! with heavy impact SFX and motion lines.

The battle intensifies. A giant warrior swings a massive weapon, yelling HAVE A TASTE OF OUR POWER!! as CAP'N DORRY!! is called out. Dorry appears in close-up, mouth open in a fierce grin. A helmeted giant with a long beard snarls TO THINK THAT THE FIERCELY PROUD GIANT WARRIOR PIRATES WOULD SUCCUMB TO THIS...!!! while another figure strikes with a blade. The lower panel shows multiple giants clashing amid flying debris and weapons; one shouts YOU DAMN IDIOTS!! and another yells SHAME ON YOU ALL!! with bold impact SFX and motion lines emphasizing the brutal melee.

A small inset panel labeled SUN REALM, NEAR THE LIFT - CHOPPER'S GROUP shows a distant fiery scene marked with an X. In the main fight, a giant pleads I CAN'T BRING MYSELF TO HURT YOU GUYS!! while another yells STOP THIS!! WE'RE COMRADES!! WE'VE FOUGHT SIDE BY SIDE!! and DDT!! RHODES!!. The giants continue their savage brawl; one growls YOU CAN'T "BRING YOURSELF" TO HURT USI! AS IF YOU COULD EVEN IF YOU WANTED!! I DARE YOU TO TRY!!! while another taunts JOIN US. KASH!!! HAVING AN INVINCIBLE BODY IS THE BEST!! and YOU DON'T WANNA CUT US DOWNI! WHAT AN EXCUSE!!. A dark silhouette appears as one combatant screams GYAAAH!! I THOUGHT THEY ALL WENT THE OTHER WAY!! and KASH!!! IF YOU GET CAUGHT BETWEEN THEM, YOU'LL TURN INTO A DEMON TOO!! with heavy SFX and impact effects.

A massive horned warrior with a spiked helmet labeled B roars in anguish, "IT'S IMPOSSIBLE! WE'VE BEEN FRIENDS FOREVER!!" Beside him, a smaller fighter in a cap pleads desperately, "KASHI, YOU'VE GOTTA FIGHT!!" In the next tier, Gantonio, a burly figure with a topknot, swings a massive weapon while shouting, "WE'VE BEEN BUDDIES FOR A LONG TIME, AND YOU NEVER CHANGE..." and "WHENEVER YOU ASK FOR 'JUST ONE BITE'..." Kashi, bloodied and conflicted, cries out, "I CAN'T HURT THEM!!" The battle escalates as the enormous Red Ogre-like chief grabs Kashi by the throat in a crushing hold. Impact lines and debris fly as Kashi gasps, "SORRGHY... CHIEF!!" while being slammed down.

The Red Ogre unleashes a devastating spinning fist attack, bellowing "GUNGNIR!!" as the blow connects with a thunderous "GWOHHH!!" In the following exchange, the chief counters with a powerful strike, yelling "IKOKU SOVEREIGNTY!!" while Kashi is hurled backward. A massive drum-like weapon appears as the chief declares "GIGANTIC DRUM!!" Nearby panels show a masked swordsman labeled "THREE SWORD STYLE... RED OGRE..." The Red Ogre reels from the impact, blood spraying with a pained "BLERGH!!" as the fight rages on with heavy motion lines and shattered debris.

The Red Ogre is sent flying in an explosive "MEGA FURY!!" strike, horns and fragments scattering as he screams "G'AAAAAHHHH!!!" A footnote notes a possible Zoro idiom reference about finishing all the rice. In the village, a bearded giant questions, "IS IT ME, OR DO THEY SEEM GIDDY ABOUT THISI" Explosions rock the area as voices shout, "THIS WON'T KILL YA!!" and "DON'T WORRY ABOUT A THING, GUYS!!" and "THAT FATAL STRIKE WAS A REAL BEAUTY!!" Kashi, now in a smaller form, begs, "FORGIVE ME, I CAN'T...!!" while fleeing with "RUN AWAY, KASHI!!!" A small figure labeled Chopper's group reacts with "CHOMP" and "NOM" as distant structures burn.

The Red Ogre laughs wildly, "GAGA HA HA!! I DON'T FEEL A THIN-" only to be struck by his own massive horn, with someone yelling "KNOCK IT OFF, YOU JERK!!" A close-up shows the chief's shocked face, "HUHI" as the horn transforms and lands with a "THUD!!" and "!!" The Red Ogre reverts to normal size, prompting stunned reactions: "HE TURNED BACK TO NORMALI" "WHATI!" "HOWI!" and a weak "UGGH..." Smoke and debris fill the ruined village as the massive horn crashes down with heavy impact effects.

Outside the Owl Library, a small black ball drops from the sky as a voice cheers, "YUMMY!!" Another exclaims, "BLACK BALL!!" In a close-up, a furious bandaged figure with wild black hair roars at two figures below, "DO YOU KNOW THE HELL THAT'S IN STORE FOR PLEBS LIKE YOU THAT DARE DEFY THE GODSI! YOU MISERABLE DOGS!!" Below, a fishman-like warrior in ornate armor struggles while held, shouting, "UNHAND ME FISHMAN!! YOU'RE FILTHY!! BLEHHHH!!" A cloaked giant seated nearby says, "IF WE BOX HIM UP, HE SHOULDN'T BE ABLE TO REATTACH EVERYTHING, RIGHTI!" while another replies, "THANKS FOR THE HELP EVERYONE!!" A kneeling figure adds, "I GUESS THAT'S ONE WAY TO DEAL WITH THESE GUYS, BUT..." and a background voice notes, "IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE THESE ARE THE KINDS OF KNIGHTS THEY HAVE PROTECTING THE HOLY LAND!!"

The crew reacts urgently. A horned warrior growls, "THERE'S STILL ONE MORE WHO HASN'T TAKEN ANY DAMAGE YET. DON'T LET YOUR GUARDS DOWN." Sanji snaps, "...HMPH!! UNDERESTIMATE US WHILE YOU CAN, MAGGOTS!!" A blond figure adds, "THAT'S GREAT AND ALL, BUT IT PISSES ME OFF TO THINK THAT SUCH VERMIN WERE ALLOWED TO TERRORIZE ELBAF!!" Usopp cheers, "WE'VE JUST GOTTEN TOO STRONG FOR THEM, SANJI!!! LUFFY'S AN EMPEROR NOW, YA FEEL MEI!" Nami shouts, "FOR NOW, JUST KEEP THE RAIN POURING!!" while Chopper grins, "GOT IT!! I'LL GIVE IT MY ALL!!" Explosions erupt as a massive black dragon descends over Elbaf, roaring "DOGAHA HA HA HA!!" and "ZEUS!!" Luffy yells from below, "AH!! HEEEY, NAMI!! SANJI!! FRANKY!! JINBE!!" with a "SQUEE SQUEAK" sound as the dragon's claws tear through the landscape amid flying debris and flames.

Luffy laughs wildly, "RIGHTI! THIS GUY'S JUST TOO BIG!!" Usopp stares in shock, "THAT'S A BUDDY OF YOURSI! NO WAY!! THAT'S SO COOL!!" Nami gasps, "...DON'T TELL ME THAT'S LOKII!" while a giant blurts, "WAIT, IF IT'S WITH YOU... IT'S HUGE... LIKE A SEA KING!!" The enormous black dragon looms overhead as a tiny figure on its head yells, "ARE YOU OUT OF YOUR MINDSI!" The beast crashes through buildings with massive impact effects "ビク!!" and "!!!" scattering debris. A voice commands, "...IT DEFEATS THE WHOLE POINT!! SO KNOCK IT OFF!!" Another warns, "IF YOU HAVE TO BURN ELBAF TO STOP THE BAD GUYS..." The dragon's rider shouts, "THAT THING'S BREATH IS ONLY FEEDING THE FLAMES! DON'T YOU SEEI!" A furious woman with wild hair screams, "I'M GLAD YOU BEAT THE MONSTERS, BUT SERIOUSLY—! YOU'VE GONE AND MADE ANOTHER FREAK!"

The dragon's rider yells, "YOU GOT ME IN TROUBLE, LOKI!!" Nearby, a small bear-like creature and curly-haired girl react with "ピト ピト" and "しゅん..." sounds. Loki, bloodied and furious, clutches his head growling, "I JUST WANNA CRUSH ALL THE THREATS TO ELBAF!! WHY THE HELL SHOULD I GIVE A CRAP ABOUT YOUR CREWMATE'S BITCHINGI!" as the dragon thrashes with impact lines and "ギャアアアア!!" The curly-haired girl watches wide-eyed, thinking "HMI" while lightning flashes "FWOOOM" and a voice questions, "WHY DIDN'T THAT WORKI!!" Another figure says, "OH, JUST LIGHTNING. I WOULD'VE SENT YOU FLYING IF IT DID!!" The dragon continues rampaging across the burning landscape.

In a rocky, devastated landscape of Elbaf, Usopp stands amid debris and smoke as Brook's massive skull-headed ship looms nearby. A cloaked winged figure flies overhead while voices shout desperately. "I CAME HERE FOR MY OWN REASONS!!" "PLEASE FLEE!!" "USOPP!!" "SHE'S DANGEROUS!!" Brook's skeletal form leans from the ship, calling out. Usopp lies injured on the ground, gripping his weapon as he tells Brook, "USOPP..." Brook replies firmly, "BROOK...!! TRUE WARRIORS DO NOT RUN!!" A voice challenges, "WHO WOULD RUN AND ABANDON A CREWMATE... AT A TIME LIKE THISI!" Usopp's face twists in fury as he declares their enemies' plan: "THEIR GUTLESS PLAN WAS TO SNEAK HERE AND KIDNAP CHILDREN!!" He continues, "THEY'RE LOOKING DOWN ON ELBAF!! BROOK... THESE GUYS!!" Brook stands tall, stating, "I'VE ALWAYS DREAMED OF VISITING THIS PLACE, NOT HERE...!! BESIDES, I'M BURNING WITH FURY RIGHT NOW!! I WON'T DISGRACE MYSELF, NOT HERE...!!"

The bandaged goggled man rages at the enemy, "HOW DARE YOU CARRY OUT SUCH A COWARDLY AND UNDERHANDED SCHEME!! YOU SHAMELESS BAST-" while a cloaked figure adds, "...AND HIJACKED THE MINDS OF ALL THOSE PROUD WARRIORS, TRYING TO FORCE THEM TO SLAUGHTER EACH OTHER!! THEY DIDN'T USE THEIR OWN STRENGTH AT ALL IN THIS INVASION! THEY RELIED ON THOSE MONSTERS..." Usopp charges forward on a transformed mount, striking with a massive weapon as "BLERGH!!" erupts from the impact. He shouts, "USOPP...!!" and "HUFF. HUFF." The goggled man yells, "FIGHT THEM HEAD ON, YOU SPINELESS COWARD!! IF YOU WANT TO CONQUER THEM... DO IT FAIR AND SQUARE...!!" Brook counters, "THE WARRIORS OF ELBAF... FIGHT WITH THEIR OWN SWORDS AND SHIELDS...!! THEY PUT THEIR OWN LIVES ON THE LINE... THEY'RE A NATION OF WARRIORS!!"

Explosions rock the battlefield as "SKULL BOMB-GRASS!!!" is unleashed. A small figure yells "FIRE." while the bandaged goggled man reacts in shock. The massive skull-headed figure declares, "...NEVER SULLIES THEIR OWN HANDS. A DOMINANT RULER..." A gigantic skull bomb erupts from the ground in a massive blast of smoke, debris, and impact lines, shattering the terrain. Smaller panels show cracks forming, the goggled man standing amid rubble, and distant figures reacting to the devastation.

A colossal dragon-like beast towers over the battlefield, its jaws open as debris flies. The bandaged goggled man notes, "...DOWN IN THE REALM OF THE DEAD!! SHE'S THE SOURCE OF THE HAKI WE FELT..." while a voice cries, "IT'S HER!!" Usopp and Brook are spotted in the distance as someone shouts, "USOPP!! BROOK!!" The title "FACE-TO-FACE AT LAST!!" appears. The goggled man demands, "SUBMIT... OR PERISH... THIS BATTLE SHALL DIVIDE THE WORLD." A close-up reveals a fierce eye and grin as the figure declares, "NIKA!! NIDHOGG!!" Another panel shows a wild grin: "I WASN'T PLANNING ON LETTING THESE GUYS OFF THE HOOK ANYWAY....PISSED NOW. I'M REALLY..." The final panel shows distant figures as a voice calls, "HEY, LOKI...!!"

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