Senga had no intention of continuing the conversation with Crocas. He moved swiftly and appeared next to Brook in the next second.
Brook immediately bowed deeply to Senga.
His gratitude towards Senga was beyond words. Thanks to Senga, he was able to reclaim his shadow and fulfill his promise to meet Laboon again.
Moreover, he already knew Senga's identity; he was actually Marine Admiral!
This moved Brook even more. Who would believe that a high-ranking Marine Admiral would help a "third-rate" pirate like him?
Brook felt he could give his life for Senga!
Senga certainly didn't need Brook to work for him; he just needed to live happily with Laboon.
Senga helped Brook up and said with a smile.
"So? Are you still thinking about returning to the Yellow Springs?"
Upon hearing Senga's words, Laboon stared at Brook with wide, curious eyes.
With Laboon staring at him like that, Brook's face would probably have turned bright red if it weren't for the fact that only bones remained on his face.
With Laboon by his side, he certainly didn't want to die now!
Brook had made up his mind to spend the rest of his life with Laboon; he didn't want to go anywhere else.
So he fidgeted and said shyly,
"I'm sorry to have troubled you, Senga. I no longer want to die. I want to stay with Laboon!"
Laboon immediately let out a joyful shout, and a jet of seawater shot high from its nostrils. Most interestingly, a rainbow appeared where the seawater fell.
Senga and Brook were both amused by Laboon's performance, Senga couldn't help but reach out and touch Laboon's big face.
Although Laboon still felt fear towards Senga's Rinnegan, it also knew that the human in front of it and Brook were its and Brook's great benefactors. So it suppressed its fear and obediently closed its eyes, letting Senga stroke it.
Laboon was hundreds of meters long, but it was as docile as a puppy in front of Senga. Senga was happy to see Laboon so obedient, and he took out a Flying Thunder God Kunai and handed it to Brook.
Brook took the Kunai, examined it curiously, and asked,
"Senga, what is this?"
Senga continued teasing Laboon, casually saying without turning her head,
"If you encounter any enemies here that you can't handle, just use this to call me, and I'll come here immediately."
Upon hearing Senga's words, Brook's eyes widened suddenly, and the Kunai in his hand felt incredibly heavy—a testament to Senga's immense kindness.
Tears welled up in Brook's eyes again, and his jaw clenched and unclenched; for a moment, he didn't know what to say.
Senga turned around, patted Brook on the shoulder, and whispered,
"Don't worry about it too much. Laboon is such a good boy, I like him very much. Just think of it as a gift from me to Laboon."
Brook held the Flying Thunder God Kunai tightly in his arms and nodded heavily several times.
Senga smiled at Brook and asked,
What are your plans for the future?
"I want to be a Tower Keeper like Mr. Crocus, and stay here to live with Laboon!"
Hearing Brook's thoughts, Senga nodded slightly. This should be considered the best ending for Brook and Laboon.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on Senga's face. This matter was considered resolved, and it was time for him to leave.
Without saying goodbye to Brook, Senga's body transformed into a ball of purple lightning and vanished from the spot.
Senga's sudden disappearance left Laboon and Brook stunned. They stared at each other, wide-eyed, until Brook realized that Senga had already left.
Thinking back on the brief time he spent with Senga, Brook was filled with gratitude, and he looked up and shouted, "ŴŴŴ!"
"Thank you Senga!!!"
"Woo!"
Laboon also cried out to the sky, the image of Senga indelibly etched in its mind; it would never forget that human with the strange eyes.
Suddenly, a thunderous roar echoed in the sky, and raging lightning struck the rock wall that Laboon had frequently crashed into before, sending up clouds of dust.
Brook and Laboon instinctively covered or closed their eyes, but when they looked at the rock wall again, the image on it made their eyes widen in astonishment.
It was clearly engraved on it.
"Laboon Island - Remains of Marine Admiral Purple Kirin."
The room carried Brook away from the seawater, and he looked up silently at the two lines of striking words above.
He knew the significance of Senga's actions; the three characters "Laboon Island" in the first line were specially left by Laboon for Senga, who had guarded the island for decades.
The signature on the second line was to protect him and Laboon.
Because both Brook's skeletal body and Laboon's enormous whale are considered rare treasures by some powerful forces.
Moreover, given Crocas's unique status, it's hard to guarantee that some people won't harbor ill intentions.
The name of Marine Admiral Purple Kirin is the best talisman. Anyone who sees this name will have to think twice before trying to withstand the wrath of Marine Admiral Purple Kirin!
After watching for an unknown amount of time, Brook suddenly knelt down with a thud, banging his head heavily against the ground and remaining there for a long time.
A sudden clap of thunder echoed above Marineford, but the group of marines below felt no panic; instead, they felt a strong sense of security.
Because they knew this was a signal for Admiral Purple Kirin to return to his troops.
After returning to Marine Headquarters, Senga first spent some time with Kalifa and Ain before going directly to Zephyr.
Less than two days had passed since Senga left Marine Headquarters to search for the Revive-Revive Fruit). Zephyr was still immersed in grief, and his complexion did not look good.
But when he saw Senga, Zephyr still smiled; he didn't want his mood to affect his favorite student.
He said with a smile,
"Oh, it's Senga. What have you been up to these past few days?"
Senga could tell that Zephyr was forcing a smile, but he didn't say anything. He simply stepped forward, grabbed Zephyr's arm, and opened the room.
Zephyr, Senga, had no defenses against Senga and simply disappeared with him.
Marine Headquarters Cemetery
Zephyr and Senga appeared in front of two tombstones, one large and one small.
Zephyr's eyes flashed with grief as he saw the two tombstones before him. He turned to look at Senga with a puzzled expression.
Senga remained silent. He extended the room space underground, and with a thought, two coffins appeared side by side on the ground.
Zephyr couldn't remain calm this time, because that was the coffin containing his wife and son.
But out of trust in Senga, he did not get angry. He simply walked forward slowly, reached out and gently brushed his hand over the two cold coffins, his eyes already filled with an unyielding grief.