Duke Inuarashi Awakens

"Li!" Brook excitedly hugged Li Ziming. "It's really wonderful to see you!"

Watching Brook cry so hard that his nose was running and tears streamed down his face, Li Ziming teased him, "Brook, aren't you down to just bones? How can you still shed tears...?"

"Huh?" Brook clearly hadn't expected Li Ziming to ask that question. "Although I'm made of bones, my heart is still like that of a man made of water. Though I don't have a heart..."

Listening to Brook's classic bone joke, Li Ziming shook his head. Still, seeing that Brook had finally returned to normal, he felt somewhat relieved.

"All right, enough about that. Li, there are some things I have to discuss with all of you..." Brook pulled Li Ziming into the room.

"Everyone! It's wonderful to see you all! I was really relieved when I saw in the newspaper that you were safe!" Brook happily greeted the others.

"Brook!" Luffy also looked happily at the musician of his crew.

"Luffy, I'm really sorry about Sanji. I'm so sorry... I'm too ashamed to face you!" Brook immediately continued, "Although I don't have a face!"

"Huh? Momo isn't with you?" Usopp asked in confusion.

"Yes, of course he's fine. It's just that he seems to be a little afraid of the Minks..." Brook lowered his voice. "He's been hiding in his room ever since he came here and refuses to come out. Still, the timing is just right..." Brook suddenly shouted, "All you newcomers to Zou, come over and gather!" Brook called the newcomers together.

Once everyone had formed a circle, Brook asked in a voice low enough to ensure no one else could hear, "Where is Mr. Kin'emon right now?"

"He should be arriving soon..." Luffy wasn't entirely sure either.

Brook seemed to let out