One Piece: Capitalist Brook's Crew Expansion Plan-Chapter 44: Unifying Skypiea

Brook couldn't move the enormous golden bell on his own, so he returned to the Golden Palace in Upper Yard.

"Captain Brook, these Island Clouds are incredibly light, buoyant, and durable—aren't they the perfect material for a sea train?"

Tom the Fishman exclaimed excitedly, as if he had just discovered the ideal resource.

"Don't get too excited yet. These Island Clouds might not work in the Blue Sea. You should run some tests first."

"I see... If they can't hold up in the open sea, then they're useless."

Brook's words dampened Tom's enthusiasm, but he still intended to experiment.

Brook knew that Iron Clouds, Ball Clouds, and Swamp Clouds produced by Cloud Shells couldn't survive in the Blue Sea. However, he wasn't sure if naturally formed Island Clouds would last.

These clouds could also be specially processed into modified clouds for making furniture, building materials, or even canals. There was a chance they might be viable in the Blue Sea, but Tom would have to test that himself.

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"Captain, if we install these Breath Dials on our ship, it would be perfect! We'd be able to sail through the Calm Belt!"

Tom was amazed by the utility of the various types of Sky Shells.

"That's possible. I think we'll either completely refit the Yellow Springs or build a brand-new warship here on Skypiea."

If Birka truly had the blueprints for the Ark Maxim, Brook would definitely have Tom combine them with the Pluton plans to either upgrade their ship or construct an entirely new one.

Crocus had already carried a large number of Sky Shells back to the Yellow Springs, believing they would prove useful.

Meanwhile, many of the divine soldiers carried sack after sack of gold back to the palace. They couldn't understand why these powerful outsiders had taken their god hostage just to steal these useless yellow stones. After all, gold couldn't even grow plants!

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"Captain Brook, look at that! That golden pillar is huge!!"

Shakky and Antonio were ecstatic as they laid eyes on a towering golden column, far larger than a house. It easily weighed dozens, if not hundreds, of tons—too massive to estimate accurately.

But one thing was certain: they had struck it rich. They would never have to worry about money again, even if they lived for multiple lifetimes!

"I see it. I'll cut it down with sword energy later. Oh, and by the way, there's a giant snake—its stomach is full of gold. Go find it."

Unlike Shakky and Antonio, who were overwhelmed with excitement, Brook remained calm. To him, wealth was ultimately meaningless—true strength was what mattered.

"Captain, be serious! That gold pillar could set us up for life!"

Shakky was unimpressed by Brook's indifference. She had risked her life to bring him this news, after all.

"If you don't have the strength to protect it, someone will just take it from you. That would hurt even more than never having it in the first place."

Brook's response was another cold dose of reality, making Shakky stomp her foot in frustration. She rolled her eyes at him before storming off to find the giant snake.

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Before long, Redfield arrived, leading several divine soldiers while escorting a group of dark-skinned Shandians.

"Captain Brook, these are the strongest warriors and the chieftain of the Shandian tribe. I've captured them all."

The divine soldiers looked at Redfield with admiration. His hardened body rendered the Shandians' Impact Dials useless, and his speed surpassed even 'Mantra.' To them, he was far more powerful than their so-called god.

Brook observed the two Shandians covered in sword wounds. If he hadn't specifically ordered Redfield to keep them alive, they would have already perished by his swift blade.

"Submit. If you do, the Shandians and Skypieans can coexist on this island. Otherwise, we'll have no choice but to consider you a threat—and eradicate you."

The Shandians' eyes widened in shock at his words.

"I'll allow you to ring the golden bell, fulfilling your ancestors' promise. Choose your next words carefully."

Brook wanted to establish a stable territory. If they submitted, they could become a valuable force under his command. If not, then extermination was the only option.

"If we can ring the golden bell... we will submit."

For centuries, the Skypieans had been unaware of the golden bell's existence, assuming the Shandians were only fighting to reclaim their land. Likewise, the Shandians had believed the Skypieans were hoarding the bell. Misunderstandings had fueled their long-standing war.

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"Good. From now on, you are my subordinates. Also, enough with this 'God's Domain' and 'God' nonsense—it's too pretentious. We're changing it to 'Sky Kingdom' and 'King.' Upper Yard will be renamed the 'Golden Capital, Shandora.'"

Brook turned to Gan Fall, who had no choice but to nod in agreement.

"From now on, Gan Fall, the Skypiean chief, will serve as the Minister of Civil Affairs, managing all governmental matters in the Sky Kingdom. Wadiqa, the Shandian chieftain, will serve as the Minister of War, responsible for defending against external threats and forming a patrol force."

Both men lowered their heads in acknowledgment. They exchanged glances, wondering if centuries of bloodshed could truly be put to rest under this new ruler.

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Later, Brook led the key figures of both tribes, along with his crew, to the grand golden bell tower in Shandora. There, they rang the golden bell.

The chime seemed to cleanse their souls, washing away generations of hatred. For the first time, the two tribes looked at each other without hostility.

Brook ordered his divine soldiers to transport all the gold to the tower. Then, with the help of Tom and Redfield, he restored the golden bell to its rightful position. A new golden palace would be built here—his royal residence!

Brook and Redfield also used the massive golden pillars as training material, slicing them into manageable pieces and transporting them to Shandora.

While Gan Fall gathered information on Birka and Redfield hunted the snake, Brook assigned Mortomas to relocate the News headquarters to Skypiea.

He arranged for several Speedy Shrimp to transport them, and soon, the World Economy News Agency's headquarters was also moved to Shandora.

Mortomas and his family had also relocated. Though they initially struggled with the thin air, they quickly adapted. The agency's employees were awestruck by the existence of a true golden palace.

The towering golden city atop Shandora's vines was Brook's actual royal palace. The lower palace, which he called the 'Golden Guest Hall,' was already breathtaking, leaving the news agency staff in sheer disbelief.

From now on, they would be working beside this extravagant golden palace.

It was like living in a dream.

The Seagull News Coo's nest was placed within the lower forests, where the birds could thrive and multiply in peace.

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