Tiger wasn't angry after hearing what Kozuki Oden said. He knew that Wano had been isolated for years with no access to outside information, so it wasn't surprising that they had never seen other races before.
"Call me Uncle. I'm from the Fishman Tribe of Fishman Island. There are many other races in the world, like the Longarm Tribe, the Longleg Tribe, the Snakeneck Tribe, and even the Dwarf Tribe and the Giant Tribe..."
Fisher Tiger felt like a wise old man in front of Kozuki Oden. These samurai from Wano were completely ignorant of the world outside, and his ego was satisfied seeing their reactions.
The warriors listened intently to his words, some even taking notes as if they were going to write memoirs about their discoveries and publish them in the future!
Meanwhile, back in the Flower Capital, the Shogun's samurai had begun to panic. The Shogun's son, Kozuki Oden, whom they were ordered to capture, had boarded a foreigner's ship and was heading straight for the lawless land of Kuri.
By the time they arrived, the golden ship was long gone. All they found were frustrated villagers whose roofs had been destroyed by Oden. The residents quickly surrounded the samurai, demanding compensation!
The Shogun's men had no choice but to gather information from the villagers, report it to Shogun Sukiyaki, and properly document the damages so the Shogunate could compensate them.
The financial officer of the Shogunate was livid. They had just received a hundred kilograms of gold from Brook, and before they could even enjoy it, they had to give it away as compensation. Worse yet, it wasn't enough, so they had to pay out of pocket.
When Kozuki Sukiyaki heard that Oden had escaped on a foreigner's goldenship, his expression darkened. This was a serious problem. He had no way of contacting them.
With no communication snails in Wano, the only thing he could do was send a message to the Daimyo of Udon, Ugetsu Maikan, instructing him to confirm Oden's safety immediately.
He also sent an elite unit of Oniwa Banshu samurai to Kuri to assist Ugetsu Maikan in capturing the rebellious Kozuki Oden, hoping that these outsiders wouldn't pose a threat. Still, he had faith that the samurai aboard the golden ship wouldn't allow harm to come to the Shogun's son so easily.
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The golden spaceship, Erebus, departed from the Flower Capital, passing through Udon before heading toward Kuri. Brook initially wanted to visit Ugetsu Maikan and rest along the way, but the Daimyo had yet to return.
The Hell Pirates had recruited in the Flower Capital for a day and departed in the evening, while Ugetsu Maikan had left at noon. However, they still traveled slower than Brook's group, who flew through the air!
The samurai of Udon had never seen such a vessel before and mistook it for an invading force. They immediately fired a barrage of arrows at Brook and his crew. Left with no choice, Brook decided to proceed to Kuri first and visit Ugetsu Maikan later.
Since Wano had no Log Pose records, they relied on Hyogoro and the other down-and-out samurai for guidance to Kuri. They flew at night, avoiding the land as much as possible. The Wano samurai were stunned by even the simplest technology, like automatic lights, since they were still using candles.
By the next day, they had entered Kuri and, after some course adjustments, arrived at Amigasa around noon.
The poor villagers of Amigasa widened their eyes in greed when they saw the golden spaceship. Though they were relatively peaceful, Kuri itself was still a land of criminals and chaos.
Without Kozuki Oden's rule, all of Kuri was plagued by banditry. Even Amigasa, despite its poverty, wasn't free from thieves!
"Alright, let's establish our base here first!" Brook declared.
Brook chose Amigasa because it was closest to the Seastone quarry in Udon. At his command, the warriors leaped off the golden spaceship.
Kozuki Oden was eager to follow, and Brook didn't stop him. The gangsters and bandits in Amigasa were weak; the real threats were in Kuri Castle and Toushan, two relatively wealthy areas!
The Hell Pirates crew also descended to showcase their strength. Golden Lion Shiki wasted no time, unleashing his Conqueror's Haki upon arrival. A wave of pressure knocked countless bandits and gang members unconscious instantly.
Hyogoro and his men, once proud warriors and yakuza, were now reduced to tying up these helpless bandits like mere lackeys.
"Damn, that was too easy! They dropped before I even tried!" Golden Lion Shiki scoffed.
Hovering midair, he exhaled a puff of smoke from his cigar. His golden mane billowed wildly, making him look like a fearsome lion king or an unstoppable demon god. The entire village of Amigasa submitted to his power.
The villagers and bandits believed a mighty force had arrived and wisely surrendered. Besides, there wasn't much worth stealing here anyway.
After all, a small gold mine was near Kuri Castle, and a medium-sized silver mine was near Atama. That was where the real gangs and bandit lords operated.
Amigasa, on the other hand, had nothing but forests and thatched roofs. The land was rocky and mountainous, with barely enough rice paddies to feed the people. It was only slightly better than the infamous Gray Terminal.
Gray Terminal, despite being a wasteland where all of Wano dumped its trash, still attracted the poor, hoping to scavenge something valuable.
"Lord Brook, Amigasa Village isn't suited for development. There's no way it can become a prosperous town..."
Hyogoro couldn't understand why they had chosen this miserable place. With Brook's power, he could easily take over Kuri Castle instead.
"That doesn't matter! Everything will change!" Brook laughed.
With the Tremor-Tremor Fruit and the Float-Float Fruit—two abilities capable of reshaping the very land itself—they could flatten mountains if they wanted.
This place was close to the Udon Seastone Mine. If not for the loyalty of Wano's people to the Kozuki Clan and the need for skilled Seastone craftsmen, Brook would have seized the mine outright.
Golden Lion Shiki and Whitebeard no longer held back. They used their full abilities to conquer Amigasa Village, clearing a massive plain at the border of Kuri and Atama!
The captured bandits and thugs were forcibly conscripted. Under the guidance of the legendary shipwright Tom, they began constructing a new city. The village's forests were cut down by swordsmen like Brook and transported by Shiki's Float-Float Fruit.
Meanwhile, Redfield led the impoverished samurai and Hyogoro's yakuza, waging a campaign from Amigasa Village straight to Kuri Castle!
Eventually, the Daimyo of Udon, Ugetsu Maikan, caught up to Brook and his crew. He had initially gone to Kuri Castle in search of Oden, unaware that Brook's base was in the desolate Amigasa Village all along.
The absurdity of it all baffled him. Why the hell had he traveled all the way to Kuri City just to find out Brook was stationed in this godforsaken village?
Nevertheless, he confirmed Oden's safety and learned that the reckless young samurai had become Brook's apprentice. Without delay, he reported everything back to Kozuki Sukiyaki!
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On the golden ship, Brook met with the Daimyo of Udon, Uzuki Maikan, and the Oniwa Samurai Squad. Since the new city had yet to be built, the Erebus remained the most luxurious meeting place available.
(TL: Changing Ugetsu to Uzuki)
"Brook, while I have no objection to Master Oden becoming your disciple, he is the Shogun's only son. He cannot stray too far from the Flower Capital."
Uzuki Maikan cast a glance at Kozuki Oden, who stood behind Brook. However, Oden's impatient and disgruntled expression made it clear that he had no desire to return to the Flower Capital, causing Uzuki Maikan a headache.
Shortly after, the leader of the Oniwa Samurai and Wano Country's Shogun, Kozuki Sukiyaki, sent word once more with new orders. Oden was permitted to train in Kuri, but half of the Oniwa Samurai would remain to protect him. Of course, this was also a means to monitor Brook and his crew, but Brook had no intention of objecting. His primary goal for now was seastone—and, if possible, to drain Wano's economy to his advantage.
"Daimyo Uzuki, do you remember our previous discussion about the seastone mine? I intend to take all the bandits in Kuri and put them to work, offering them a chance for reform. This will also create numerous jobs and support many impoverished families. At the same time, I'd like your help in recruiting skilled seastone craftsmen."
As Brook spoke, he presented a lease contract for the seastone mine, its surface gleaming with dozens of platinum ingots. Uzuki Maikan eyes flickered with interest.
He rarely used the seastone quarry himself, aside from supplying the Shogun's mansion with various seastone-based restraints and tools. Seeing Brook willing to rent it for such a hefty sum made it difficult to resist the offer.
As for where Brook had acquired so much platinum, it all came down to the Seagull News Birds. Since the golden ship couldn't leave Wano to purchase platinum, Shakky, eager to make money, had contacted Antonio and Moore Thomas. Every day, a large number of Seagull News Birds transported platinum into Wano. Even if each bird carried only a kilogram, a hundred of them could bring in seven to eight hundred kilograms in a single week.
Shakky immediately launched a plan to exchange platinum strategically. However, she couldn't flood the market too quickly, as that would cause platinum's value to plummet. Her current goal was to use platinum to acquire industries across Wano, maximizing profits before the locals caught on.
After Brook and Uzuki Maikan finalized the lease agreement for the seastone mine, Shakky also purchased several shops in Amigasa, along with land near the mine to establish a seastone processing plant.
Once Uzuki Maikan led half of the Oniwa Samurai away, Kozuki Oden quickly turned to Brook and applied for permission to fight in Kuri's battlefield. Seeing that Oden still had half of the Oniwa Samurai as protection, Brook allowed it.
Meanwhile, Shakky took Stussy, the kirin Lion, and Scaredo to Amigasa to continue discussing business. Golden Lion Shiki and Whitebeard Newgate, having completed their tasks in the new city, also headed toward the battlefields in Kuri and Amigasa.
Shipwright Tom and Fisher Tiger focused on designing and supervising the new city's construction, while sniper Hiruba and ship doctor Crocus ensured that the bandits and criminals working there remained under control.
Back on the golden ship, Antonio, his parrot assistant, and the Memory Seahorse managed the incoming shipments of platinum from the Seagull News Birds and kept tabs on outside developments.
Brook and Charlotte Linlin remained aboard the golden ship, watching the city take shape. Linlin released her soul power, creating numerous Homies to assist with construction.
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"Brother Brook, is this the right way to develop the Soul-Soul Fruit?"
Charlotte Linlin had crafted several shadow-like soul incarnations—messengers that could collect lifespan in the future. She turned to Brook with an innocent yet proud expression, seeking his approval.
Brook took in her long, slender legs, round hips, graceful waist, and ample chest, all wrapped in an expression of naïve delight. She looked to him for praise, like a child waiting for a pat on the head.
"Hey, Linlin, very good! You learned it after just one lesson. You truly have a gift!"
Before he could react further, Linlin pulled him close, pressing him between her enormous chest. Brook couldn't help but enjoy the "face-cleansing service." Finally, a moment of peace without distractions.
"Brother Brook, if you have more techniques, teach me quickly! I want to learn and develop them all~"
Linlin's tone was playful, almost coquettish, as she gazed at him expectantly. She had transformed into a spoiled yet lovable queen.
"Linlin, since your soul can split, have you ever tried letting your entire soul leave your body?"
Brook was curious. The Soul-Soul Fruit could grant objects souls and even split souls to create powerful Homies. So, in theory, shouldn't it allow her to separate her own soul for attacks, control, or even possession?
"I haven't tried that~"
Linlin thought for a moment before releasing Brook and attempting an out-of-body experience. However, she failed to make it happen.
Brook had previously tried to kill Linlin's Homies to see if he could enslave their souls, but his Revive-Revive Fruit had no effect on creations of the Soul-Soul Fruit. However, the Revive-Revive Fruit was still highly lethal to Homies, capable of instantly destroying them. Even Zeus and Prometheus feared Brook's ghostly powers—especially his Soul Music.
"Linlin, let's check on the city's progress!"
Brook leaped onto Linlin's shoulders, taking his favorite seat while enjoying the view.
"Brother Brook, when are we getting married? Shakky told me we need to get married before having a baby."
Linlin hopped onto Zeus, flying through the air with Brook. She asked seriously, knowing her baby would be born next year and that marriage should come first.
"Linlin, marriage is a lifelong commitment. The whole world must know about it. That means we must first grow stronger, take control of Wano, seize Sheep Island, and become the most powerful pirate crew. Then, we can hold a grand wedding that will amaze the world! Let's work hard together!"
Brook knew Shakky had filled Linlin's head with ideas, but he couldn't blame her. That said, he wasn't ready to fully embrace pirate traditions just yet. Still, his words had a purpose.
"So, we have to make the Hell Pirates the strongest before we can get married? I understand!"
Linlin suddenly looked excited, as if she had found a new goal. She realized she couldn't slack off—she had to get stronger as soon as possible.
"Linlin, before we get married, there are still… other intimate things we can do to deepen our bond."
Brook admired her bright eyes, so pure and innocent, with the clear whites of a child. He swore to find pure gold and ensure that this angelic face would never age into the terrifying visage of the future Big Mom.
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