Ch. 501Harry Was Now Simply Harry Potter

Brook removed the Voldemort soul fragment from Harry, leaving him relieved and free to live without dying. At a subdued feast at Hogwarts, the survivors mourned their losses as Brook considered how to help them recover.

  • Brook used the Soul Transfer Spell and his Zanpakuto to separate Voldemort's soul fragment from Harry, while Hermione soothed Harry's soul with an ancient spell.
  • Brook returned Harry's soul to his body and stored the removed fragment in a bottle; Harry thanked him and felt better than ever.
  • Brook told Harry that from then on he was simply Harry Potter, and Harry sensed there was more to the remark than he understood.
  • Voldemort and Eula left early, while Brook, Hermione, and a small group of students stayed for a feast at Hogwarts.
  • The survivors ate in silence beneath the new memorial, still grieving their classmates, and Brook decided they needed a gentle push to recover.

Ch. 502Persuading Them to Drink

Brook tried to comfort the grieving Hogwarts professors with alcohol and listened as Snape blamed himself for failing to complete the Source Blood Grail potion in time. After Brook challenged that guilt, he revealed that he knew about Snape informing on the prophecy sixteen years earlier.

  • Brook offered warmed wine to Professor McGonagall, and she accepted his gesture and drank with him.
  • Brook gave Professor Flitwick potent liquor, which briefly overwhelmed him before he praised its strength.
  • Brook found Snape drinking alone, and Snape thanked him before revealing that the Source Blood Grail potion could permanently raise a drinker's Source Essence activity by around half.
  • Snape regretted finishing the potion too late and confessed that he could have distributed its semi-finished form before the birdmen attacked.
  • Brook suggested that distributing the potion might have provoked the birdmen into killing even more people, then told Snape he knew about his role in informing on the prophecy sixteen years earlier.

Ch. 503"Rebuking" Snape

Brook challenged Snape’s guilt over revealing the prophecy and urged him to let go of his lifelong fixation on Lily. He then learned how Professor Sprout had protected him from Gabriel, and resolved that Snape would not die in the angel invasion.

  • Brook told Snape that James Potter had put his family at risk by trusting the wrong person, and argued that Snape’s actions had ultimately helped end Voldemort’s rule.
  • Snape admitted that envy and his love for Lily had driven him, while Brook urged him to stop defining his life by a relationship that had ended long ago.
  • Brook returned to Professor Sprout, who was recovering after sleeping for three days following Gabriel’s soul torture.
  • Brook learned from Harry that Gabriel had interrogated Professor Sprout because her magically cultivated plants showed traces of spirituality.
  • Brook discovered that Professor Sprout had endured Gabriel’s torture without revealing Brook’s name, and felt deeply moved by her protection.
  • Little Author removed Snape’s planned death during the angel invasion, intending to avoid tragic deaths and make up for regrets.

Ch. 504Unexpected Events and a Doomed Entanglement

Brook comforted Professor Sprout after the attack, then helped Voldemort recover the soul fragment attached to Harry and reunite her soul. As the New District neared completion and the Wizarding Nation’s founding approached, Brook’s team prepared for its launch, unaware that a trace of Harry’s soul had merged with Voldemort’s.

  • Brook thanked Professor Sprout for protecting him, and she silently reaffirmed her determination to protect her students.
  • Brook and Hermione left Hogwarts after seeing the survivors find comfort together at the banquet.
  • Brook gave Voldemort the soul fragment taken from Harry, and she absorbed it to complete her soul.
  • A tiny trace of Harry Potter’s soul imprint also merged into Voldemort’s soul, creating an unforeseen bond between them.
  • The New District was completed ahead of its planned unveiling on January 1, 1997, when the Wizarding Nation would declare its founding.
  • Voldemort and Eula took charge of negotiations with the five most influential Great Benefactors in the Muggle world.

Ch. 505Havenfeld

Brook and Hermione forced the International Confederation of Wizards to cooperate, and Voldemort, under the name Diana Riddle, officially founded Havenfeld with Sosaria City as its capital. The chapter ended with international guests beginning a tour of the newly built city.

  • Brook and Hermione subdued the International Confederation of Wizards’ representatives, who then agreed to cooperate.
  • On January 1, 1997, Diana Riddle appeared at Sosaria City’s founding ceremony as Havenfeld’s future queen.
  • Hermione operated a large-scale weather-control array while Diana used her scepter to stage the clearing of the clouds.
  • Diana declared the founding of Havenfeld and named Sosaria City as its capital, while introducing herself as the nation’s first guardian and guide.
  • The ceremony featured magical fireworks, Fawkes, dragon-riding knights, Veela, and flower fairies.
  • Guests from around the world boarded carriages drawn by Silver Mane Horses for a tour of Sosaria City.

Ch. 506Money Is the Most Useless Thing

Brook watched the magical businesses in Sosaria City draw intense interest from foreign representatives, while Romanova reported strong orders and investment proposals. He reflected that his wealth had grown so vast that money no longer had any practical use to him.

  • Muggle experts and visitors flocked to the wizard hospital, beauty salon, clothing store, joke shop, and snack shop to examine and buy magical products.
  • Dream Factory attracted the greatest attention with inventions from the 108 Heroes, including Alchemy Dolls, Illusion Helmets, AI Pens, and miniature magical engines.
  • Brook and his companions watched the displays across Sosaria City, while Romanova reported bulk-purchase requests from seventeen countries and production-line interest from six.
  • Romanova told Brook that orders for beauty and kidney-strengthening potions were booked three years ahead, and American representatives had asked to raise the cancer-curing potion's price.
  • Brook reminded Romanova that her one-percent share in Jinyuan Venture Capital made her a major shareholder, and she credited him for granting it.
  • Brook considered his immense inherited wealth, comfortable magical lifestyle, and enjoyment with Hermione, and concluded that money had become only a growing number to him.

Ch. 507Matchmaking

Brook established charitable plans for Jinyuan Ventures and veterans, encouraged Percy to pursue Romanova, and tasked him with creating an international magic school in Sosaria City. He explained that Havenfield would secure lasting cooperation by making its magical technology indispensable, while Credence Barebone and Nagini appeared in the city.

  • Romanova proposed using Jinyuan Ventures' profits for charity, and Brook approved setting aside ten percent of annual profits and creating a fund for veterans.
  • Brook and Hermione teased Percy about his feelings for Romanova, and Percy resolved to spend more time getting to know her.
  • Brook asked Percy to establish a magic school in Sosaria City combining magical and Muggle subjects, and Percy agreed despite concerns about the International Confederation of Wizards.
  • Brook told Percy that Havenfield should build lasting international partnerships by offering benefits other nations could not replace or bypass.
  • Credence Barebone and Nagini, who had disappeared after the war, walked through the city disguised beneath a cloak.

Ch. 508Helping Nagini Regain Her Human Form

Brook brought Credence and Nagini from Thaumaria to the Imperial Villa to help Nagini regain her human form. The chapter ended as Credence learned the purpose of the potion Voldemort was preparing.

  • Credence and Nagini explored Thaumaria, where they window-shopped because Credence had no money.
  • Brook spotted them through a light screen and appeared beside Credence, then invited them to the Imperial Villa.
  • Brook brought Credence and Nagini to the potion-brewing hall, where Voldemort and Hermione were waiting beside a cauldron and magic circle.
  • Brook told Credence that the potion was meant to help Nagini regain her human form.

Ch. 509Restoring Human Form 2

Brook and Hermione used a dangerous soul-transfer ritual to restore Nagini’s human form, and she reunited with Credence. The chapter ended with Nagini and Credence embracing after recognizing each other.

  • Brook told Credence that Nagini’s curse could not be fully undone, then asked Nagini to kill a sleeping death-row prisoner.
  • Brook drew out Nagini’s unstable soul while Hermione separated its human and curse-tainted parts; Brook cut away the tainted portion and placed the pure soul in a prepared Veela body.
  • Brook added Philosopher’s Stone powder, Credence’s blood, and Transfiguration potion to the Cauldron, restoring Nagini’s human body.
  • Nagini awoke in human form, recognized Credence, and called his name.
  • Credence rushed to Nagini and embraced her, and they held each other as they confirmed their reunion.

Ch. 510Horcrux

Nagini regained her human form and reunited with Credence, then reconnected with Voldemort and received a Horcrux ring as a talisman. Hermione gave Nagini instructions for stabilizing her soul graft, and Brook gave the couple a wedding gift, leaving them ready to begin their life together.

  • Nagini embraced Credence, celebrated being human again, and kissed him as the celebration bells rang.
  • Voldemort interrupted them, and Nagini recognized her former master by scent and affectionately clung to her.
  • Voldemort bound Nagini’s blood-curse soul fragment into the Resurrection Stone ring, making it Nagini’s Horcrux and giving it to her as a talisman.
  • Hermione told Nagini to recite an incantation and perform hand gestures each day at sunrise for three months to stabilize the soul graft.
  • Brook gave Nagini and Credence an enchanted money pouch as a wedding gift, and Credence bowed to him in gratitude.

Ch. 511Final Preparations Before Departure

Havenfeld secured control over its currency system while relying on Goblin expertise to mint and authenticate coins. Before leaving for the world of One Piece with Hermione, Brook stocked a secret arsenal beneath the royal palace with Big Gudus, while Voldemort and Eula stayed behind to stabilize the new kingdom.

  • Havenfeld abandoned its banknote plan because magic made the notes too easy to counterfeit and continued using Goblin-minted metal currency.
  • The Havenfeld royal family retained control of monetary policy and hired Goblins only for technical work at the central bank.
  • Hermione intimidated the Goblin negotiators with an ancient bloodline-binding spell, and they accepted Havenfeld's terms and improved their service.
  • Havenfeld introduced decimal Starlight copper, Moon Gleam silver, and Sun Radiance gold coins for everyday and major transactions.
  • Voldemort and Eula remained in Havenfeld while Brook and Hermione prepared to depart for the world of One Piece.
  • Brook used Unlimited Blade Works to fill a secret underground arsenal with Big Gudus.

Ch. 512Farewell

Brook and Hermione prepared to leave Havenfeld for a New World after securing the land’s defenses and strengthening its ties with Great Xia. At their farewell on a beach outside Sosaria City, they promised to return while their loved ones stayed behind.

  • Hermione completed a planet-spanning teleportation array, adding to Havenfeld’s defenses alongside its underground armory and alliance with Great Xia.
  • Voldemort remained in Havenfeld to govern until Percy could take over, while Brook promised to return for her within a year.
  • Eula urged Brook to take Flying Pig and the Human Sovereign Banner, and he stored them in his ring before promising to face her complaints when he returned.
  • Old Hassen gripped Brook’s wrist, asked him to stay safe, and made him promise to visit every year.
  • Hermione’s parents held her hands and worried over her health as they said goodbye.

Ch. 513Completion and a New Beginning

Brook and Hermione said farewell to their friends and family before Brook opened a Rift Door and traveled with Hermione to another world. Brook arrived safely, and the story announced that its focus would shift to the world of One Piece.

  • Hermione reassured her parents that she and Brook would return to visit, while Mr. Granger urged her to let Brook handle danger.
  • Brook encouraged Percy as Percy prepared to help Queen Majesty govern Havenfeld, and Romanova promised to manage Golden Source Ventures.
  • Brook said goodbye to everyone, placed Hermione in his Space Ring, and stepped through the Rift Door.
  • Voldemort comforted Mrs. Granger and offered to show the Grangers around Sosaria City after Brook vanished.
  • Brook endured the Rift Door's spatial passage and landed on solid ground in the new world.
  • The author announced that the story's main focus would now be the world of One Piece.

Ch. 514Nami the Little Money-Grubber

Brook brought Hermione to Angel Island, where she admired Sky Island’s cloud landscape and discovered a large-scale Dial farm. The farm was Nami’s profitable enterprise, which had transformed Sky Island’s economy while keeping powerful Dials under military control.

  • Brook arrived at Angel Island with Hermione, who quickly adapted to the thin air and marveled at the cloud sea and cloud ground.
  • Brook showed Hermione around Sky Island, and they came across a large facility where angel people tended Dial farms.
  • Brook realized Nami had organized the Dial operation to employ residents and sell the shells to Blue Sea buyers for profit.
  • Nami’s shops encouraged Sky Islanders to spend their savings, creating demand that drove workers to farm and collect Dials.
  • Nami restricted powerful Dials for military use and prohibited their sale or private possession.

Ch. 515An Unusual Meeting Ceremony

Brook and Hermione returned to Upper Yard, where they saw the thriving community and received an enthusiastic welcome from the people. Finding Nami and the others training, Brook disguised himself as an obnoxious stranger and headed over to surprise them.

  • Brook and Hermione crossed from the Sky Island Dial farms into Upper Yard and saw its prosperous farms, herders, and children.
  • Mantis and his patrol recognized Brook, knelt to greet him as their god, and then continued their patrol at his request.
  • Brook and Hermione reached the palace and discovered that Nami and the others were at the training grounds.
  • Brook asked Hermione to conceal herself, transformed into a flamboyant man named Leonardo, and set off to prank the group.

Ch. 516Battle Nami

Nami trained her lightning control when Leonardo, disguised as Brook, provoked her into a fight. After she unleashed a powerful electromagnetic cannon, Leonardo sealed her control over lightning and stopped his punch short, leaving Nami to recognize a familiar feeling.

  • Nami sensed an unfamiliar intruder at the Rumble training ground and confronted Leonardo, who mocked her.
  • Nami attacked with lightning techniques, but Leonardo split and cut apart her Thunderclap, Thunderbird, and Thunder Dragon.
  • Nami used her speed and Chidori Sharp Spear, then fired a Super Electromagnetic Cannon that Leonardo redirected through Space Gates.
  • Leonardo used Five Elements Seal: Lock to weaken Nami's control over lightning and charged at her with an Armament Haki-covered fist.
  • Leonardo's punch turned into a gentle ruffle of Nami's hair, and Nami felt that the gesture was familiar.

Ch. 517Marian and Bon Clay

Brook, disguised as Leonardo, provoked Marian and Bon Clay into fighting him at their training ground. Their coordinated attacks pushed him back, but he adapted and found an opening, ending the chapter beside Marian after tapping her neck.

  • Brook revealed himself to Nami, who hit him for frightening her before agreeing to join him and Hermione in testing the others.
  • Brook disguised himself as Leonardo again and brought Nami and Hermione to the mixed martial arts training ground.
  • Marian and Bon Clay attacked Leonardo after he taunted them, combining Marian’s weight control with Bon Clay’s bladed transformations and Okama Kenpo.
  • Marian and Bon Clay’s teamwork drove Brook to retreat until he disrupted Bon Clay’s spinning attack and rushed toward Marian.
  • Brook reached Marian and lightly tapped the side of her neck.

Ch. 518Laki and Conis

Leonardo disguised as Brook tested Laki and Conis in the desert training ground, where their complementary abilities pushed him into using Pot Sky to absorb Laki’s sand. Zoro and Sanji arrived and attacked him, while their keen senses began to expose his disguise.

  • Leonardo praised Marian and Bon Clay, then continued his training-ground tour with Nami and Hermione watching.
  • Laki and Conis fought Leonardo with sand-based attacks, slowing beams, and Observation Haki, keeping him at bay through their teamwork.
  • Leonardo used Pot Sky to absorb the sand, stripping Laki of her battlefield advantage and allowing him to close in.
  • Zoro and Sanji rushed into the training ground after hearing the fight, and Leonardo knocked Laki and Conis unconscious to avoid revealing himself.
  • Zoro and Sanji attacked Leonardo together, forcing him to block their powerful strikes with Armament Haki.
  • Zoro and Sanji began recognizing Leonardo’s familiar fighting style, while Sanji detected Nami and the others hiding nearby.

Ch. 519Zoro and Sanji

Brook tested his crew’s improved abilities in a fierce spar with Zoro and Sanji, then celebrated his return and Hermione’s arrival at a banquet on Upper Yard. After seeing how much everyone had grown, he announced that the crew would sail again in three days.

  • Zoro and Sanji recognized Brook and fought him at full strength, exchanging powerful attacks until all three agreed to a draw.
  • Brook reflected on how the crew’s Haki, Devil Fruit abilities, and combat skills had improved during his absence.
  • Brook’s crew held a banquet on Upper Yard to celebrate his return and Hermione officially joining them, with An An assisting Sanji in the kitchen.
  • Brook reminded the crew of their helplessness during their encounter with Aokiji and announced that they would set sail again in three days.

Ch. 520Cloud Wanderer Pirates

Brook and his crew chose the name Cloud Wanderer Pirates, and Marian designed their flag. Three days later, they prepared to leave Sky Island aboard the Golden Scale as islanders gathered to see them off.

  • Brook announced that the crew would set sail again in three days, and Nami suggested choosing a crew name and designing a pirate flag.
  • After the crew proposed several names, Nami suggested Cloud Wanderer Pirates, and Brook made it their official name.
  • Brook asked Marian to design the pirate flag, and she painted a black flag bearing a cup-shaped skull, an oar and fork, and white cloud wings.
  • Nami coordinated Sky Island's affairs while the crew trained, and three days later the Angel Islanders and Shandia gathered at the harbor to bid them farewell.
  • The islanders offered Brook and the crew blessings as they prepared to depart aboard the Golden Scale.
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