One Piece: Capitalist Brook's Crew Expansion Plan-Chapter 52: Return to Sabaody

Seeing the state of the crew, Brook couldn't help but wonder—if soul music could cause harm, could it also heal? With that in mind, he decided to test it out. Playing a requiem followed by a lullaby, he hoped it would help his crew recover.

Surprisingly, it worked. Redfield immediately felt much better, while Fish-Man Tom and Crocus managed to get back on their feet.

Silva and the Qilin Lion sat up, casting resentful looks at Brook. Shakky and Antonio's expressions were no longer ones of shock, instead softening as they drifted into a peaceful sleep.

Even Parrot and the Memory Seahorse, who had been rolling their eyes back, closed them and returned to slumber. free𝑤ebnovel.com

"Haha~ My bad! I'm sure everyone will forgive me!"

Brook chuckled, brushing off their glares. He was already thinking about how to further develop his soul music—it seemed to have great potential and was worth exploring.

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About an hour later, Shakky and Antonio finally woke up. The first thing they did was check their bodies, still shaken by the terrifying experience of watching themselves collapse.

"Brook, you bastard!!! I thought you killed me! I saw my own corpse!"

Shakky screamed and immediately charged at Brook, kicking him a few times to vent her fear. It felt like she had truly died once—an experience that made her cherish life even more.

"Calm down, calm down. It was just an out-of-body experience."

Brook didn't expect his technique to have such an effect. If he had known, he wouldn't have used it on his crew. He could only try to console Shakky.

"What do you mean 'just an experience'?! You didn't even know the consequences! What if it really killed us?! Do you know how tragic it would be for a wealthy, elegant young lady like me to die so unceremoniously?!"

Shakky bared her teeth and accused their captain of treating them like test subjects. Did he really think they were that gullible?

"Alright, alright, I'll make it up to you. I'll cook something special as an apology."

Brook's tone became unusually sincere. He rarely cooked, but this time, he decided to treat the crew to his best homemade dishes.

Normally, Antonio handled the cooking as the crew's intelligence officer and part-time chef. However, everyone knew that Brook was, without question, the best cook on the ship.

"That's more like it! And don't ever use weird abilities on us again, you crazy captain!"

Under Shakky's glare, Brook had no choice but to swallow his pride and scurry to the kitchen.

"Haha~ Only Shakky dares to scold Brook like that."

Fish-Man Tom, the ship's hired carpenter, was starting to enjoy his time on board. The crew was full of interesting people, and Brook, despite his cold demeanor, treated them well.

Not to mention, the Golden Ship, Golden Ark, was the proudest creation of his life. Leaving it behind would be difficult. But his master and the people of Water 7 were still waiting for him to return and revive the city's economy.

"True. Only Shakky and Laboon can bring out Brook's human side."

Crocus sighed. With the completion of the Golden Ship, Laboon couldn't accompany them on their journey. Instead, he stayed near Jaya Island.

To keep in touch, Brook built a private harbor in a remote area of Jaya, equipped with a projection Den Den Mushi. With Mortomas's help, it was maintained daily, allowing Brook to talk with Laboon whenever he wanted.

Brook planned to bring Laboon to the New World once he secured a stable base there. By then, Laboon would have grown significantly, making it easier for him to navigate the dangerous seas in search of the legendary Lantern Fish.

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"Come, come! You must be tired of eating grilled meat every day. Today, let's enjoy some true home-style cooking!"

Brook proudly carried out large platters of Sweet and Sour Ribs... The aroma alone was enough to capture everyone's attention.

"Brook, I have to admit—I only know how to grill meat. Please, teach me how to cook like this!"

Antonio spoke between mouthfuls, humbled by the realization that the captain's cooking skills far surpassed his own.

"Don't worry. Once we find a real chef, you won't have to cook anymore. But if I ever feel like making a meal, you're welcome to watch and learn."

Brook only cooked on rare occasions, as most of his time was dedicated to training his Devil Fruit and swordsmanship—constantly pushing himself to grow stronger.

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As the Golden Ship continued its journey, the towering Mangroves finally came into view. Sabaody Archipelago was just ahead!

"Redfield, it's time to make our mark! Anyone daring to covet our Golden Ship will be sent straight to hell!"

Standing at the bow, Brook gazed at the approaching archipelago with excitement. A 200-million Belly bounty was nowhere near enough to reflect his true strength!

While they were at it, why not cause some chaos at the headquarters of the World Peace Dove News Agency—the arch-rival of the World Economy News Agency? It would be a good chance to boost his bounty as well.

Although a bounty didn't always accurately represent a pirate's strength, it was often the standard other pirates used to gauge power. Right now, Charlotte Linlin's bounty was far higher than Brook's.

That needed to change. He had to increase both his strength and bounty until they surpassed hers!

His Yomi Yomi no Mi had a slight advantage over Linlin's Soru Soru no Mi. His soul music might even be able to purge the Homies of their souls!

"Understood, Captain Brook. I'm not satisfied with my measly 80-million Belly bounty either. Let's cause a ruckus today!"

Brook and Redfield's current strength was on par with a Marine Headquarters Rear Admiral or a Branch Vice Admiral. But how would they fare against the true elites of Marine Headquarters, like Garp?

Redfield, Garp, and Roger had all been monstrous talents. Even in their youth, their strength far exceeded that of older generations.

However, they weren't the most overpowered individuals. By their early twenties, they were only at Rear Admiral or Vice Admiral level.

Meanwhile, Luffy—the protagonist—had already reached Yonko-level strength at just 19.

At the same age, Zoro, Law, and Kid had all reached Yonko Commander-level power, equivalent to an Admiral Candidate. Law and Kid had even awakened their Devil Fruit abilities and managed to take down Big Mom!

Compared to them, Roger and Garp were almost underachievers. No wonder this era was called the Worst Generation!

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