CA: Ch 52 Brogy

Hiko blocked Alvida's strike, her metal club not able to damage his sword even with her Nen enhanced strike. Pushing her back Hiko didn't let her land on her feet trying to land a horizontal strike, with perfect timing Alvida vaulted off Hiko's sword launching her back.

Hiko watched as she landed a few meters away, " That was amazing, your Nen control has come a long way. " Alvida basked in the praise, " Thank you for the complement master, the daily sparring as helped me breakthrough my bottleneck. " Wiping the sweat from his face Hiko looked at the small dot on the horizon, " We're almost at the Little Garden, Lapis should be waiting for us and we can restock on food. "

They planned to stop at the island for no more than three days to hunt for the giant creatures on the island, from there it was straight to Crocodiles Island.

Sitting down Hiko drew out his notebook and he opened to a page that was covered in calculations and different schematics.

Hiko had the idea to create a permeate base that would serve his every need, right now it was mostly still theory but by the time he confronted crocodile Hiko was positive, the piece would come together.

After working on a few more calculations Hiko closed the book as Vivi walked up to him, " Do we have to stop my kingdom is in danger, my father entrusted me with the safety of our people. " Hiko looked up at the torn princess, " I've already said that we need to stop for food, and our Sea King is waiting for us and personally I don't want to deal with an enraged Levithan. "

Vivi looked like she wanted to complain but in the end, she just huffed and walked away, " How can she be so rude to the person that rescued her. " Hiko shrugged, " Her home is in danger her attitude is expected. " Closing his book Hiko stood up again, " Ready for round three. "

Hiko jumped onto the beach below and looked into the dense jungle, ' This brings back memories. ' Hiko looked up at the ship to see the girls making their way down from the ship, they had insisted on having a beach day.

He didn't see the point but the girl's swimsuits were enough of a reason for him, " Nami, I'm going to find something to eat for dinner. Also if you come across any giants don't antagonize them and offer them beer. " Leaving Edgeless in his inventory Hiko ran into the forest, it had been too long since he hunted with his bare hands.

Standing over his latest kill Hiko looked down at the eighteen foot-long snake bobbing in the lagoon leading to the sea.

Hiko went to wash the blood off him when the bastard had tried to ambush him, he had ended up cracking the snake like a whip shattering its spine. Feeling something in the water Hiko watched as the snake was pulled underwater, frowning Hiko sent out his Nen, and smiled when he saw what stole his prey.

Lapis splashed Hiko with her fin as she was found out, somehow Hiko missed the juvenile dragon and her behavior.

" Hey, Lapis glad to see your alright. I'm sure the girls would feel the same way how about you go say high. " Sinking back into the ocean Hiko watched as the dragon started to swim away, ' Now it's their problem. ' Feeling something enter his Nen field Hiko grinned as he recognized one of the inhabitants of this item.

Taking out his sword he started to run towards one of the large white mountains, breaking through the forest Hiko stopped to look at the Giant in front of him. With a portly body and large nostrils Brogy the red ogre was digging into a hunk of meat nearly half the size of his ship.

Walking up to the giant Hiko looked up at the man who's been fighting the same opponent for more than a hundred years, " Brogy Captain of the Giant Warrior Pirates from Elbaf. " Looking down the giant's eyes squinted as he focused on Hiko, " Oh it's been a while since we've had a human visit this island, are you not afraid of me. "

Hiko grinned, " Quite the opposite, I came here to fight you. " Brogy put down his meal as he gave Hiko his full attention, " No thanks, I just had a fight to the death and I just want to eat. " Expecting that answer Hiko played his trump card, " If you fight me I have some alcohol that I can give you. " Brogy grinned as he got to his feet, " You should have started with alcohol, I'm sorry to say but this can't be a fight to the death I have an agreement to uphold. "

Raising his sword Hiko nodded, " That's fine with me." Jumping into the air Hiko struck Brogy's stomach, with his large mass the vibrations weren't able to reach his vital organs but it still dealt some damage. Brogy was forced to step back from the strike but he quickly recovered, spotting the almost ant-like figure in the air Brogy brought his axe overhead to try and catch his opponent.

Creating a platform of air Hiko pushed off to the side avoiding the blow, falling to the ground Hiko launched himself towards the giant but this time Brogy was ready.

Slapping him like a fly Hiko was sent into the ground skipping like a rock, destroying trees in path Hiko stabbed his sword into the ground stopping his momentum. Reaching up to his lip Hiko felt the warm blood painting his face, ' This was well worth the trip. "