The Strongest Lunarian in One Piece

"Wow! So this is your home, Tethys?"

They stood in an enormous garden, surrounded by towering wooden houses, bridges, and flowing streams—all appearing like oversized human constructions.

Even more astonishing, massive bees, larger than humans, buzzed ceaselessly among the colorful flowers. Their sheer numbers were enough to make anyone's scalp tingle.

Toki's eyes widened in disbelief. Above, a massive hawk with an impressive wingspan soared through the sky, circling vigilantly.

Suddenly, two colossal dogs—one black and one white, their fur as fluffy as clouds—charged toward them, barking loudly. Each stood at least ten meters tall, as intimidating as they were awe-inspiring.

Startled by the sight, Toki instinctively took a step back.

"Hmm?" El smiled faintly and glanced at the dogs.

The two massive beasts froze mid-charge. Trembling, their ears flattened, and cold sweat dripped down their flanks.

"El, I know you're powerful, but don't scare them so much," Tethys chided El playfully, rolling her eyes.

Turning to the massive dogs, she scolded, "Blacky, Whitey, behave! El and Toki are our guests!"

"Are all giant pets this... enormous?" Toki muttered, dazed by their sheer size.

Although she had seen colossal sea kings before, this was her first encounter with such gargantuan land creatures.

The two dogs whimpered softly, retreating to hide behind Tethys. Even though El hadn't unleashed any threatening aura, his mere presence radiated the intimidating power of a primeval beast, making them cower like frightened mice before a predator.

"Beeeeeep—"

From seemingly nowhere, Tethys pulled out a bamboo flute and blew a sharp note.

"Buzz... Buzz..."

A deafening hum followed as countless swarms of bees took flight, assembling into two neat formations. They left a wide, clear pathway in the middle, almost as though forming a ceremonial corridor to welcome their guests.

"Amazing!"

Toki gasped in awe, watching the obediently aligned bees—each larger than a human. She was utterly mesmerized.

"This is my special skill! Ahahaha!" Tethys puffed out her chest proudly, grinning with satisfaction.

"It's indeed impressive," El said, giving a thumbs-up.

He had to admit, if Tethys could breed these bees in large numbers, her skill would become a terrifying weapon. Tens of thousands of massive, venomous, and incredibly fast bees swarming the sky would make even the bravest enemies hesitate.

For a giant warrior, a single sting might only cause severe pain and swelling lasting weeks. But for ordinary humans, one sting could easily be fatal.

"Take a seat. I don't have much to offer, but..."

Leading El and Toki into her wooden house, Tethys handed them two large drinks—or rather, two gigantic barrels of honey tea.

"Have some honey tea!"

"Uh... I don't think I can finish this..." Toki stammered, cold sweat dripping down her back. The bamboo cup stood nearly half her height and wider than her waist.

"Sorry, Toki," Tethys said, scratching her head apologetically. "I don't have smaller cups. You'll have to make do."

"No problem. Use this instead."

Raising his right hand, El summoned vines from outside the house. They stretched inward as though alive, and before long, a massive leaf morphed into the shape of a cup. El handed it to Toki.

"Here, this should do the trick!"

"Thank you, El-sama!" Toki's face lit up with delight.

"What an incredible ability!" Tethys exclaimed in admiration, her eyes fixed on the living plants responding so effortlessly to El's command.

El had seen plenty of astonishing sights before, so this hardly surprised him anymore.

"But, El-chan, why would you want to recruit a female giant?" Tethys asked curiously. "For fighting, wouldn't Kashii and Oimo be more suited for the job?"

"And can Kashii and Oimo beat you?" El retorted, staring at her with mild exasperation.

This silly girl claimed she wasn't suited for combat, but in reality, her abilities were far from ordinary. While she couldn't compare to Gerd, the Soul-Soul Fruit user, she was still far superior to most giants. The average giant warrior wouldn't stand a chance against her.

"Those two big oafs? Of course not!" Tethys planted her hands on her hips, radiating pride. Her fair, massive figure exuded confidence, drawing every eye.

"Exactly." El chuckled. Gazing at her stunningly beautiful face, he asked directly, "Tethys, would you be willing to become a Devil Fruit user?"

He reached into his pocket and produced a peculiar, tiny fruit, presenting it to Tethys. "This is the Paramecia-type Ripe-Ripe Fruit. One of the main reasons I came here is to cultivate a giant Devil Fruit user."

"Huh? A Devil Fruit?" Both Toki and Tethys blinked in surprise.

"The Ripe-Ripe Fruit can corrode and age any target it touches. It also allows living creatures to grow rapidly or even age prematurely," El explained with a smile. "For example, it could accelerate the growth of bee larvae, juvenile birds, wild animals, or sea beasts, helping them mature in no time."

"And if the user is a giant, the effects would be at least ten times greater than those of an ordinary human!"

"The Ripe-Ripe Fruit?" Tethys's eyes lit up with excitement as she accepted the small, peculiar fruit, inspecting it closely. "So it really has such powers?"

"If you don't want to become a Devil Fruit user, that's fine," El said casually. "I can always find another female giant for the role."

"Of course, I want it! This ability is just too fascinating—it's perfect for me!"

Without hesitation, Tethys tossed the fruit into her mouth, swallowing it with a gleeful grin. "This will make raising bees so much easier!"

Her eyes sparkled with excitement. "I've been planning to breed a special swarm of hornets and wasps to assist the rest of the hive!"

Turning to El, her enthusiasm brimming, she said, "By the way, El-chan, you came at the perfect time! I found several gigantic beehives in the forest. Can you use your Conqueror's Haki to knock them out for me? I want to bring them all back!"

"No problem."

Soon after, El followed Tethys into the forest.

Upon seeing the so-called "gigantic beehives," El's mouth twitched involuntarily.

"This is the hive you were talking about?"

His forehead creased in disbelief, while Toki, following behind, was frozen in shock, cold sweat dripping down her back.

Today, she had truly witnessed the unimaginable.

"They're a bit big, but it shouldn't be an issue for you, right?" Tethys asked nonchalantly, her expression calm and confident.

"You call this 'a bit big'?" El pointed at the hive, which spanned one or two kilometers in diameter. Even from a distance, they could see countless massive hornets the size of small vehicles. The sight of these enormous venomous insects clustered around the hive was enough to make anyone's skin crawl.

These hornets were so dangerous that even Elbaf's giant warriors dared not provoke them lightly. Each one was formidable, and any misstep could be deadly.

Of course, El wasn't worried. Knocking them unconscious with his Haki would be easy, and their venom couldn't harm him. But for anyone else, the situation would be far less reassuring.

"Yep," Tethys nodded earnestly. "And this is the smallest one. The others are at least twice as big."

El: "..."

Toki: "..."

"If you want to take these things back, we'll need to summon the Atlantis," El said helplessly. "And I'll have to ask Saul to create a dedicated island for you using his powers."

Despite his exasperation, he didn't refuse. These hives might prove immensely valuable in the future, potentially serving as key resources for a variety of plans.

With proper scientific enhancements, they could cultivate hornets with more potent venom or unique abilities. If they also obtained the legendary IQ plant from Merveille Island—known to trigger violent growth in animals—the bees might grow even larger and more fearsome.

One day, if tensions with the World Government boiled over, he could send Carlos, the user of the Mark-Mark Fruit, to drop a few enormous hives onto the Navy's headquarters—or even Mariejois. Watching the ensuing chaos would be far more entertaining than hurling mere boulders.

And with plans to cultivate sea beasts, wild animals, and predatory birds on a massive scale, creating a dedicated island for this purpose in Totto Land seemed increasingly prudent.

Why bother transporting these resources from elsewhere when Saul could simply construct a new island right in their own territory? It was more efficient and far less conspicuous.

El's decision was made.

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