The Future Belonged to You!

Brook's problem isn't about whether he's strong or weak.

He is truly a rare and very special person.

As the saying goes, his strength is unknown, but he becomes stronger when facing stronger opponents; hence, he is nicknamed the Soul King.

In the future of the normal timeline, Brook would even be hailed as one of the "Four Yellows" of the New World.

Although these "Four Yellows" are not the same as those "Yonko".

However, being called "Four Yellows" shows that Brook's strength has been recognized to some extent.

Brook is Devil Fruit User of the [Revive-Revive Fruit].

His true form was not that skeleton.

Even if this skeleton could talk, sing, drink milk, and self-repair...

But Brook's true form is still the "soul" hidden inside his skeleton!

In essence, Brook is just a soul.

How could a Soul Body be afraid of attacks based on natural attributes?

Let alone Edward Teach's [Rumble-Rumble Fruit].

Even Natsu's [Flame-Flame Fruit], Ichi's [Swamp Fruit], and even Kizaru's [Glint-Glint Fruit]...

Even if the enemy completely destroys Brook's skeleton materially...

As long as Brook's soul is not harmed.

This "Soul King" can still attach himself to other things and "resurrect."

Just like when Brook possessed his original skeleton and was resurrected.

"That's right."

Brook got up from the scorched ground and gently brushed the dust off his clothes.

"Lightning is useless against me who has no 'body'..."

Boom!

Edward Teach raised one hand to the sky, summoning a bolt of lightning as thick as a bucket from the heavens, which struck Brook directly in the body.

Even though this incredibly thick bolt of lightning completely engulfed Brook, and outsiders could even see the charred skeleton inside through the blinding silver-white lightning, Brook could still move freely within this lightning.

"Ahhh--"

Brook even cooperated perfectly by letting out a shriek.

"I've been hit again. Every inch of my skin, every muscle, every nerve is in excruciating pain—"

"Actually, I don't have skin, muscles, or nerves... Yohohoho!"

At the end of the shriek, Brook let out a genuine, sinister laugh.

Edward Teach's lips twitched, but he stopped releasing the power of the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit].

He really wanted to smash the skull in front of him with one punch—don't doubt it, he was perfectly capable of doing so.

But this skeleton is Father's "subordinate".

Although Edward Teach didn't like—or rather, hated—this skeleton immune to lightning attacks.

But it wasn't worth offending his father over this skeleton.

Father is supreme!

However, Edward Teach stopped his attack.

Another guy, however, came over with great interest.

"Immune to lightning? Never heard of that~"

Kizaru transformed into a flash of light, instantly teleporting in front of Brook. He extended his index finger, and a bright yellow light emanated from its tip.

"That's so strange..."

Flash Ray!

A high-energy ray shot out from Kizaru's fingertip, instantly piercing through Brook's skeleton.

Brook, who had been grinning slyly, stopped laughing abruptly when he saw the Admiral suddenly attack him.

"Admiral Kizaru... Kizaru- san~"

Brook stretched out his hands and waved them repeatedly in front of him, every bone in his body seemingly radiating panic.

"No, no... stop it..."

No matter what.

Kizaru is an Admiral.

Brook is just a pirate.

Even though Brook had never heard of the newcomer "Borsalino" while he was alive.

However, Headquarters Admiral at that time, was still a powerful figure standing at the top of the pyramid of power in the sea!

Brook highly regards the title of "Admiral".

How can a pirate not be afraid of the Navy?

"It's really amazing!"

Seeing that his Flash Ray hadn't harmed Brook in the slightest, Kizaru's interest grew even stronger.

But before Kizaru could do anything more...

Edward Teach, who was right in front of him, raised his right hand, bent it, and gathered his strength. His right arm muscles bulged high, and dazzling lightning surged through his body.

"Current-Driven Heavy Current Burst!"

A blinding flash of lightning gathered at the tip of Edward Teach's right elbow, and with the force of a thunderbolt, it slammed heavily into Kizaru in front of him.

Thunderous elbow strike!

As if he had eyes in the back of his head, Kizaru raised his left arm in the blink of an eye, wrapping it with Armament Haki in an attempt to block Edward Teach's thunderous elbow strike.

Bang!!

With a chilling, muffled sound, a powerful shockwave erupted from where Edward Teach and Kizaru were located.

Brook, being the closest, was the first to be hit.

The powerful shockwave transformed into a violent storm, directly blowing the incredibly light skeleton away, with a series of screams echoing high in the sky.

"Ahhh... I'm flying... I'm already flying... Captain, save me!"

Kizaru's expression changed slightly.

On one hand, it was because he was awestruck by Edward Teach's power.

On the other hand, it was because Brook called out that name—"Captain!"

Kizaru made a quick decision, ceasing his confrontation with Edward Teach and instead using the force of the elbow strike to fly at an extremely fast speed towards the outer edge of the Sky Garden.

With the power of the [Glint-Glint Fruit], Kizaru's flight speed was extremely fast, and in the blink of an eye, he became a yellow shooting star in the sky.

"... So, this is Kizaru's escape route?"

Storm watched the yellow shooting star streak across the sky, his eye twitching.

He had initially thought that Kizaru was genuinely curious about Brook's abilities and wanted to test the "Soul King."

Unexpectedly, this slippery fellow wanted to use Edward Teach's power to escape!

Having stayed in Whole Cake Island for so long, I'm only now thinking about escaping...

Storm had no idea what Kizaru was thinking!

"Fine! Let's just run away!"

Storm still hasn't figured out how to deal with Kizaru.

If he really has any feelings for this Admiral...

Storm will definitely have Edward Teach provide constant "close protection" for Kizaru around the clock.

At the very least, Kizaru should be put in a pair of Seastone shackles.

However, Storm did not impose any restrictions on Kizaru at all.

Aside from not allowing Kizaru to secretly take Vegapunk away.

Storm did not deploy any countermeasures against the Admiral.

It's more accurate to say he'd wanted Kizaru out of there for a long time!

However, the other party shamelessly remained in Whole Cake Island.

Now Kizaru has taken the initiative to "escape".

This actually suited Storm's wishes.

After a brief commotion, the Sky Garden gradually returned to calm.

Several members of the Storm Pirates were just instantly defeated by Edward Teach using the [Rumble-Rumble Fruit].

Storm used the power of the [Bake- ...

[Nikyu Nikyu no Mi], bounce, bounce, bounce away all pain.

Edward Teach hadn't actually used much force; he had only temporarily incapacitated a few of them.

Thanks to the treatment provided by the clone Bear, Ace and the others fully recovered.

While their physical injuries had healed, Ace and his companions' emotional wounds had not.

Ace, Kid, and the others originally thought that after a period of "hellish training," their strength had greatly improved compared to the past, so they wanted to challenge Whitebeard the Second they had challenged before.

But what they didn't expect was...

His previous challenge against Whitebeard the Second. was so intense that he was practically "shattered at the slightest touch."

Even now, challenging Whitebeard the Second. would still result in him "shattering at the slightest touch."

Even Luo, who performed the "best," only managed to survive the second move.

Is this the strength of Great Pirate with a bounty of 2 billion Beli?

As for Brook...

Ace and the others didn't take Brook's record too seriously.

Did Brook take the hit from Whitebeard the Second.?

This old bone is completely immune to lightning attacks!

Pure "racial talent," something you can't envy...

"I'm sorry, Captain..."

"I'm sorry, I couldn't get Whitebeard the Second. to do his best..."

Ace and Kid, who were once the most motivated, are now the two most disheartened.

They're both the Captain's men, yet the difference in their strength is just too great!

What are you all so discouraged about?

Storm looked at Ace and Kid with amusement.

"If you can defeat Teach today, you can challenge the other Pirate Emperor tomorrow!"

Edward Teach is the second strongest fighter in the Dawn Pirates.

Even without [Haki].

Edward Teach's strength is among the best of all the pirates in the New World.

Ace and Kid trying to catch up with Edward Teach?

More practice needed!

"If you're bad at it, practice more!"

Storm offered his sincere blessings.

"The future belongs to you."

Ace and Kid took a deep breath and nodded in agreement.

Even Luo's expression softened.

Seeing this, Robin, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but sigh and rub his forehead.

Foolish little brother...

Haven't you noticed that the Captain is actually the same age as you?

Let's not talk about what happens above the Sky Garden.

After escaping from the Sky Garden, Kizaru never considered going to Punk Hazard Island below.

Vegapunk is doing well in Whole Cake Island.

As a close friend, Kizaru didn't want Vegapunk to become a puppet of the World Government again.

Since Storm is able to take good care of Vegapunk.

Then let this "Pirate Emperor" possess this "Number One Scientist of the Sea"...

Kizaru quickened his pace and flew towards the first half of the New World.

Having been "out of contact" for so long, it's time to report back to headquarters...

But as Kizaru flew, he suddenly spotted a warship sailing on the sea.

That was the warship that Zephyr and Aokiji were on, heading to Totto Land!

Second update.

Goodnight everyone.