Treasure Hunt in the Fog

And so, Brook boarded the Sirius, though he did not become a member of the Sirius Pirates.

If I had to put it in perspective, his role was similar to Urouge's before—just a passenger. Sirius would take him to the next island, and then he would sail back to Twin Capes to meet Laboon.

The Sirius was sailing through a thick fog.

On the deck, a group of people were chatting.

"Oh! I see!"

Brook suddenly realized, "So it was you who defeated Moria that made my shadow return!"

"That's amazing! That man is one of the Shichibukai!"

Then he added, "Although I don't know what the Shichibukai are."

This is to be expected; he has been trapped in this sea of mist for over forty years and knows almost nothing about the outside world.

He didn't even know about the Shichibukai, who appeared after the Great Pirate Era began; he was completely ignorant of the Pirate King's existence.

"It's nothing special."

Jack scoffed, "Just a mere Shichibukai."

Back in Alabasta, he beat up one of the Shichibukai himself.

Brook nodded, seemingly understanding.

So, is Mr. Sirius's Sirius Pirates some kind of powerful crew?

"In short, I am truly grateful for everyone's help."

Brook thanked him again solemnly, saying, "I certainly couldn't have retrieved the shadow on my own."

"Don't worry about it,"

Sirius remarked, "If you really want to express your gratitude, then hurry up and meet Laboon. We promised Mr. Crocus we would help Laboon bring his companions back, and we've already kept him waiting for far too long."

"Yes, we've made him wait far too long."

Brook also seemed somewhat wistful.

It's been over forty years.

I can finally go back to see him.

So now there are two things that must be done.

One thing is to go back and meet with Laboon.

The other thing, of course, is to repay Mr. Sirius's kindness. Although he said not to worry about it, I can't help but care.

Brook thought to herself.

Then he hesitated, "Is it really okay to go back like this?"

"What?" Yamato asked, somewhat surprised. "Is something good?"

"Our original agreement with Laboon was to return and reunite with him after circling the world, but now, I haven't even entered the New World yet."

Brook sighed. "A man's promise is absolute. Is it really okay to go back and reunite with Laboon like this?"

"Don't talk nonsense, Brook," Sirius. "Laboon would much rather see his comrade appear before him safe and sound than have his comrade break his promise."

"If you're unwilling to give up your promise to travel the world, isn't it simple? Just go back and bring Laboon with you, won't you?"

"He used to be just a helpless little whale, but things are different now. He's grown up, and he can go on adventures with you."

"That's right!"

Brook's eyes lit up. Although he didn't have eyes, Sirius guessed that was indeed his current state. He smiled excitedly and said, "I can go on an adventure with Laboon!"

"I'm going back to find Laboon right away! And then I'll take him on an adventure together."

The Rumbar Pirates have not yet been destroyed.

Aren't there still two members?

"So, Mr. Sirius, when will we be able to sail out of this area?" Brook asked expectantly.

He had been in the Thriller Bark for over forty years and was utterly fed up with this area. Now, eager to return to see Laboon, he didn't want to stay a minute longer.

Brook was anxious, but Sirius smiled and said, "Don't worry, I have something else I need to do here."

"Uh-huh."

Yamato nodded with a grin, "That's right! We still need to dig—"

She almost let it slip, so she quickly covered her mouth.

Jack rolled his eyes. Was there any need to play mysterious now?

"So, Pluton is buried in this sea area?" Luo asked with some surprise.

He accompanied Sirius when they were searching for the Poneglyph in Alabasta and heard firsthand that Sirius had obtained the location of Pluton's burial site from the stone.

I didn't expect it to arrive so quickly.

"Um."

Sirius nodded slightly.

The stone bears a coordinate, and the person who carved the inscription said they buried Pluton in the thick fog. Combining the coordinate and the characteristics, it is undoubtedly the Thriller Bark.

Only here can one find such a dense fog that has persisted for hundreds of years.

Pluton is buried somewhere in this sea.

"It's actually here?"

Jack became excited. "So, we're about to get our hands on Pluton!"

"This is absolutely fantastic!"

Maria couldn't help but be happy.

That's fantastic!

That's a legendary Ancient Weapon!

If we obtain Pluton, even the World Government wouldn't be a threat, right?

That's what Maria was thinking.

Brook wasn't the only one shocked.

"Huh? Pluton?"

Brook opened his mouth wide, Sirius was afraid that his mouth would fall off, since there was no flesh or blood connecting it.

Even during the era when the Rumbar Pirates sailed the seas, the legend of the Ancient Weapon Pluton continued to circulate.

Is the terrifying power that's said to be able to sink an island with a single shot really going to fall into the hands of Mr. Sirius and his group?

"That,"

Then, Brook said somewhat embarrassedly, "Mr. Sirius, did I hear something I shouldn't have?"

"It doesn't matter,"

Sirius didn't care. "Brook, you won't tell anyone about this, right?"

"Certainly."

Brook nodded solemnly, "Never, even if it kills me."

Sirius believed him.

I believe that even if he were to die, he would never reveal what happened today.

"Then it doesn't matter!"

Sirius, "Black, full speed ahead!"

"Learn."

Black already knew the coordinates, and now the Sirius is moving at full speed.

In this turbulent sea where even the most skilled navigator would struggle to determine their direction, the Sirius completely ignored all obstacles and headed straight in a certain direction.

About half an hour later, the Sirius slowly came to a stop in a certain area of the sea.

Is this the place?

Yamato looked around excitedly, "But there's nothing there."

All that could be seen was white mist and constantly swirling seawater.

That's probably because,

Sirius looked down. "Underwater."

Even in a difficult-to-navigate area like the Thriller Bark, Pluton should have been discovered long ago if placed somewhere on the sea.

Therefore, the only possibility is...

Pluton is underwater.

"Underwater?"

Brook said disappointedly, "Doesn't that mean there's no way?"

"There's really no way to help others."

Sirius smiled.

But for the Sirius, it was far too easy.

"Black, prepare for submersion--"

"Sirius!"

Hiyori suddenly spoke up, "Something's not right!"