Patrick Redfield

On the way down the mountain.

"Captain Brook, you were so cool just now! You took out that trashy lieutenant colonel in one move. I wonder if I could beat him."

Shakky kept fiddling with the Cane Sword Brook had given her, drawing and sheathing it over and over as she imitated Brook's sword-drawing stance. She was having the time of her life.

"You need to train hard, too. Don't end up holding us back—or letting Antonio surpass you!"

Brook spoke lightly. There was nothing worth celebrating about beating a mere lieutenant colonel.

"I don't want that guy Antonio surpassing me. My martial arts are pretty good. I did just fine on the Sabaody Archipelago."

Shakky was indeed far more talented than Antonio. She picked up speed-based martial arts remarkably quickly.

"Come on. Let's head to the bustling town on Asuka Island and find Tom and Antonio. We'll see what they've found."

Following Shakky's crude map, they made their way from the primitive village to the bustling town. Tom had nearly finished exploring it, but he hadn't found what he needed, which left him somewhat disappointed.

Just then, a small pirate ship sailed into the island's harbor. Its crew brazenly came ashore, frightening the islanders into hiding. Some had already gone to alert the Marine Branch.

"Redfield, please spare us! I'll never use you again!!"

A pirate who looked like a captain was begging a pirate with an air of nobility. He'd never imagined that the pirate he'd casually recruited would be so strong.

"Wait here. I'm going to find out if the legendary Demon Sword really exists!"

Patrick Redfield looked at the pirates with disgust. He had gone to sea in search of someone. Back then, he had been captivated by the vision Humming Brook had described and had idolized Brook.

After going to sea, he joined a pirate crew that seemed very welcoming. He was always the first to charge into battle, and his strength grew greater and greater.

After entering the Grand Line, he gained the ability to see through other people's thoughts. Again and again, he saw the captain's vile intentions.

The captain kept making him lead the charge simply because his strength had surpassed the captain's. The captain had deliberately tried to kill him, leaving Redfield feeling betrayed.

So, when the captain once again ordered him to attack a stronger pirate crew, Redfield wiped them out, then beat up his own captain and took command of the ship.

Later, he learned that Humming Brook's Rumbar Pirates had been wiped out, and the news left him heartbroken. Before long, reports about Brook began appearing one after another. Redfield realized Brook seemed to be sailing backward through the Grand Line, recruiting companions.

He couldn't wait to follow Senior Brook. When he passed by a nearby island, he heard the legend of the Seven-Star Sword. So he took these pirates hostage and forced them to sail him to Asuka Island, hoping to find a weapon that suited him and grow even stronger.

That way, he wouldn't hold back Senior Brook's pirate crew. He absolutely couldn't let danger befall Senior Brook's new crew again.

"All of you, get ashore! Don't think you can wait until I'm on the island and then sail off! Yes, I'm a devil. Hahaha!"

Redfield could see all the pirates' thoughts. Though he liked having this power over them, seeing so many vicious and ugly thoughts only made him despise pirates more and more.

So Redfield drove all the pirates ashore, leaving behind only one who couldn't sail to guard the ship. The pirates were forced to follow him in search of the legendary Demon Sword.

With the help of their Den Den Mushi, Brook soon found Tom and Antonio, and they regrouped.

"Captain Brook, did you find the Demon Sword you were looking for?" Antonio asked hurriedly.

"I found it. Did you two find anything? I happen to need a scabbard made here."

Brook drew the Seven-Star Sword from his back, letting Fish-Man Tom and Antonio see the legendary Demon Sword.

"It really is wicked to the core. No wonder it's called a Demon Sword. If you trust me, Captain, I'll make you a scabbard to your liking when we get back to the ship."

Tom's fingers twitched. He could hardly wait to get his hands on a hammer. He worked as a shipwright and helmsman aboard the ship, and since the Yomi was new, there wasn't much to maintain. He hadn't done any work in a long time.

"Sure. Thanks for doing that, Tom!"

Brook didn't mind. As long as it worked, that was all that mattered.

"Captain, let's have a big feast to celebrate your new sword!"

Shakky proposed at once. She couldn't wait to try the island's specialties.

After Mo Ye agreed, the group headed for the bustling district. But the people on the road seemed to be hurrying away, as though someone terrifying was about to arrive.

Up ahead, they saw an elegant man herding a group of pirates along, stopping people at random and asking about the legendary Demon Sword.

Redfield spotted Brook and the others, too. His eyes widened with disbelieving delight. He couldn't believe he'd run into Senior Brook just like this.

"Senior Brook, I'm Patrick Redfield. I went to sea specifically to pursue the dream you spoke of. Please take me in!"

Patrick Redfield looked at Brook excitedly, ignoring the pirates around him. All he wanted was to join Senior Brook's crew.

Count Patrick Redfield? Brook was stunned. A future big shot like him had come to join his crew of his own accord? Brook was so happy he couldn't speak.

"I think I remember you. We talked when I stopped to restock, didn't we?"

Brook suppressed his excitement and answered calmly. His expression barely changed, remaining as cold as ever.

"Yes, Senior Brook! You really do remember me! Please let me join you. I'm begging you!"

Patrick Redfield said earnestly, his face full of hope.

[Captain Brook's putting on that cool act again, haha. Does this mean we're getting another crewmate?]

[Captain's charisma is incredible. Someone actually came looking for him. I'm grateful he saved me, too, and gave me a place aboard this dependable ship.]

[Just as I'd expect from Brook, the man I acknowledge. His admirers are spread across the seas.]

[Captain Brook, hurry up and form your pirate crew. Let's head to the New World and defeat the Roger Pirates!]

Redfield could see what Brook's crewmates were thinking. But then he realized he couldn't read Brook's mind at all. As expected of Senior Brook—he could block Redfield's ability.

"Sure. From now on, you're one of us."

Brook held out his hand to welcome Redfield aboard. Inside, he was over the moon.

"That's wonderful, Senior Brook! No, I mean, Captain Brook!"

Redfield eagerly took Brook's cold hand, feeling a little flustered.