Charlotte Linlin Wants a Child?

Brook had not expected that Redfield, after being away for a while, would not only subjugate several remote, small Sky Islands but also round up these weather scientists!

It was perfect; he could have them add floating capabilities to his new ship and even have Shakky learn their techniques, mastering the art of controlling climate and predicting weather.

However, these old meteorologists were stubborn men who responded better to soft words than hard ones, nearly fighting Brook and his crew to the death before finally settling into negotiations.

They demanded to be released after helping with this one task, and Brook required them to hoist the flag of the Sky Kingdom, becoming an affiliate force without interference, in exchange for cooperation and resources.

Under the thunderous gaze of Redfield, these old men had no choice but to agree to Brook's demands, secretly planning that once they left the Sky Kingdom, they wouldn't return for decades!

But when Brook asked if they knew how to make a Vivre Card, these old men shook their heads and whistled, failing even at lying; eventually, under Brook's threats and inducements, he successfully obtained the method, ensuring they had no way to escape him in the future!

While Fish-Man Tom was building the new ship and Redfield was off searching for other Sky Islands, the messages coming through Brook's Mobile Den Den Mushi began to make him anxious.

Based on the chats Brook had while impersonating Carmel to talk to Charlotte Linlin, he learned that Streusen had been egging her on, pushing her to realize that dream of building Totto Land and giving birth to children of every race.

Streusen had even suggested the idea of having the first child with Charlotte Linlin to take that "most difficult step," deceiving the ignorant girl who possessed nothing but raw power!

Streusen had witnessed the terrifying behavior of the six-year-old Charlotte Linlin at Lamb House and, sensing her immense potential, had teamed up with her to form a pirate crew.

Streusen was forty years old this year, and watching Linlin grow taller and slimmer, even this old man felt his heart stir.

He had raised Linlin from the age of six to sixteen, and now that someone else wanted to snatch her away, it was simply intolerable; thinking of her terrifying Iron Balloon constitution, surely any offspring would be incredibly strong!

He decided he would be the first man to eat the crab, letting Linlin give birth to his strongest eldest son!

Brook hurried back to his room, took out his Mobile Den Den Mushi, and impersonated Carmel to properly educate this Charlotte Linlin.

[Carmel: Linlin, you must never have a child with a weak man like Streusen!]

[Number 43: Mother, why? Streusen has been with me for ten years, and it is time for me to take that difficult first step!]

[Carmel: Linlin, Streusen is short and not of any special race; a child born with him would not be powerful! Furthermore, I forbid you from talking about having children before you are eighteen! Do you hear me?]

[Number 43: Mother, please don't be angry. I will refuse Streusen. I will wait until after I am eighteen to find a powerful race to have children with!]

Brook saw that Charlotte Linlin still hadn't given up on her dream of having children with various races to create a world where all races could coexist.

[Carmel: Linlin, rather than wasting time finding various races to have children with, it would be better to unite with a powerful man and then adopt excellent children from every race!]

[Number 43: But Mother, I want these children to share a blood connection and live together as a family!]

[Carmel: Linlin, your family has appeared. He is also a relative from Lamb House, and he is the only one of the Yomi Oni Race, a man resurrected from hell. Go join his big family; that way, I can rest easy!]

[Number 43: Mother, what is wrong? Do you not want me anymore? No! I will definitely listen to you!]

[Carmel: Linlin, I am ninety years old this year and don't have many years left. I only want you to join the Hell Pirates, protect the only Yomi Oni, and support each other with Brook. I hope you can help me fulfill this dream!]

Brook suppressed his shame to deceive this ignorant girl, Charlotte Linlin!

[Number 43: Mother, I will definitely fulfill your dream! I will go find the Hell Pirates immediately, join them, and build a new big family together!!]

[Carmel: Linlin, what a good girl! One last thing: never listen to Streusen's nonsense!]

[Number 43: Mother, I understand!]

Considering the risk of being exposed later, Brook removed Charlotte Linlin from the chat group. The group had too many loopholes, offered little benefit, and wasted his time; having to constantly play god and ghost made Brook want to cancel it entirely.

He should focus on tricking Edward Newgate, that man who craved a family, first.

As for the Lion-Man Pirates, Edward Newgate's life had indeed been difficult lately, as his strength completely eclipsed that of Captain Ryan.

The captain and another officer were constantly wary of him, and several underlings had even encouraged him to kill Ryan and take over as captain, as these men only respected the strongest.

Watching these so-called "partners" grow increasingly distant made Edward Newgate feel exhausted; fortunately, there was still someone on the Mobile Den Den Mushi to chat and blow off steam with!

[Number 2: How is it? Have you decided to quit the Lion-Man Pirates and join the fated pirate crew? A massive golden ship is about to come and pick you up!]

[Number 50: A golden ship, are you joking? I've only heard of the Flying Pirate Crew led by Golden Lion; it couldn't be him, could it???]

[Number 2: It is not! Do you want to know now?]

[Number 50: Tell me. I really want to know; I can't stay here anymore!]

[Number 2: The Hell Pirates. Go find them, head toward the Grand Line! You will run into them!]

[Number 50: I think I've seen the bounty poster for this crew!]

Edward Newgate began rummaging through his locker and found Brook's bounty: 200 million Beli, the musician of the former Rumbar Pirates.

The atmosphere of such a pirate crew seemed quite suitable for him; was Brook still the man who went to sea for the sake of music?

[Number 2: Your destination is set! You will be removed from the chat group.]

[Number 50: Is that so? I won't be able to chat with Number 36 and Number 55 anymore!]

[Number 2: I wish you luck in finding your family—love from a family member far away.]

Another one fooled; it really pays to be young and unknown.

Afterward, Edward Newgate actually bid farewell to his captain, Ryan, who even thoughtfully prepared some Beli and treasure for his travel expenses.