Warriors

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Deep laughter echoed through the towering pine trees, swaying gently in the icy forest breeze as they tried to conceal monumental houses with heights rivaling city buildings.

The chill of the coniferous forest was mitigated by a massive campfire situated in a central area, surrounded by bushes bearing enormous berries capable of sating the hunger of Straw Hat.
The forest floor was unlike anything on the surface, covered in thin, tall grasses with muted colors and abundant scattered moss, creating an otherworldly atmosphere. The scent of the kingdom combined with the cool sensations, engulfing those present in a surreal ambiance.In a secluded corner of the forest, set apart from the towering residences, two old giants shared their time and food with a group of dwarves and humans.


Kirishima, full of enthusiasm, chatted incessantly while rested on the shoulder of a robust elderly giant with fiery red hair, gray locks cascading down his back, a beard that reached his waist, and rugged features. Even tho the giant appeareance seemed terrifying, he jovially answered every question the energetic boy fired at him.

The remaining heroes listened intently as the giant regaled them with stories of ancient Elbaf warriors and their rich traditions. His storytelling was occasionally interrupted by his companion, another burly giant with a flattened nose, long ashy hair, a braided beard, and walrus mustache.

Unlike the younger heroes, Aizawa wore a worried expression as he held a small paper in his hands, which had not changed since he first acquired it. However, his concern was alleviated knowing that his fellow partner was safe.

Small beings emerged from the hero's scarf; as their curiosity piqued by the small paper he held between his fingers. "That's a Vibre Card! Who does it belong to?"

"Hahaha, they already settled in just like Nezu." Ojiro quietly mocked the dwarves who had settled on his teacher's cloth.

"It's very warm... Is there any problem if we stay here, Shoulando?"

"It's all right... I don't mind." He replied peacefully, wrapping the little dwarves who settled around the neck of the black-haired hero.

Aizawa continued to hold the Vibre Card in his hand, as his thoughts were filled with concern. "It belongs to a partner who went to hell just now."

"WHERE DOES HE WENT?!"

The announcement sent shivers  through the giants and dwarves in the vicinity, prompting them to yell in surprise.

"Please refrain from shouting so close to my ears." Aizawa couldn't help but complain

"WE'RE SORRY!" The little creatures shouted again in embarrassment.

One of the giants, with fiery red hair, inquired further, "YOUR FRIEND IS SUICIDAL. WHY DID HE DO THAT?"

"Maybe he wanted to get his wish granted." A huge kid who ran into the mustachioed giant's arms, said.

"Wish?" Todoroki couldn't help but feel curious, hearing it mentioned along with the underworld once again.

"Yes! Right, grandfather?

"DURARARA... HOW BRAVE YOUR FRIEND IS... HE'S ADMIRABLE," the mustachioed giant responded.

"THE WRITINGS ON THE ENTRANCE TO THE UNDERWORLD STATE THAT A SACRIFICE IS EQUIVALENT TO A WISH... BUT THEY CAN BE FULFILLED AT AN INDEFINITE TIME," the elder giant explained.

"Indefinite time..." Todoroki repeated thoughtfully.

"FOR EXAMPLE... IF YOUR FRIEND GIVES UP HIS LIFE FOR A WISH... IT COULD BE FULFILLED IN A COUPLE HUNDRED YEARS."

"WE'RE STILL WAITING FOR THE ONE WE MADE THREE THOUSAND YEARS AGO TO BE FULFILLED," The ashy-haired giant added.

"WHAT, THREE THOUSAND YEARS?!" The heroes reacted in surprise.

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