One Piece: The Cryo Doctor on the Straw Hat Ship

They had just gone through a fierce battle, but now, because of his reunion with Labu, they suddenly burst forth with such energy...

That kind of pirate crew is truly something to miss.

The flame of the soul in Brooke's mind flickered slightly.

Although he was emotional, he did not lose his rationality.

"Has Labuda joined this pirate crew?"

"If that's the case..." Recalling Luffy's invitation, Brook already had his answer in his heart.

His most pressing task now is to reunite with Raab.

"Yohohoho..."

A soft, trembling laugh, filled with indescribable emotion and relief, escaped from Brooke's lips.

He straightened his top hat and bowed solemnly to Zoro and Robin once more:

"Thank you very much, gentlemen. Well then... I'll take my leave now."

Without further hesitation, he took a step forward with his bony legs, almost jogging, in a hurried pace that was inconsistent with his elegant demeanor, and followed in the direction Luffy and the others had left.

In the blink of an eye, only Zoro and Robin remained.

Watching their companions walk away, the two exchanged a smile, then fell silent again.

However, it seemed that even the heavens did not want this battlefield, which deserved to be recorded in history, to be neglected.

A large, fat figure suddenly appeared not far away and shouted at Zoro and Robin:

"you……"

Chapter 132 Cooperation (Seeking monthly votes~)

"Ok?"

Above the shattered ruins, the sunlight, after the thick fog dissipated, slanted down, casting a mottled and variegated glow on the broken, terrifying three-masted ship.

Zoro and Robin turned their heads at the same time, their gazes falling on the huge purple body that slowly emerged from the shadows.

Moonlight Moria, nearly seven meters tall, cast a long shadow amidst the ruins.

His skin was covered with unhealed bloodstains and burns, and his former arrogance and swagger had long been replaced by dishevelment and vigilance.

"You..." Moria's voice was low and hoarse, weak from his serious injuries, yet still maintaining the dignity of a Shichibukai, "What are you here for?"

His gaze swept quickly over Zoro and Robin, then subconsciously glanced in the direction where the rest of the Straw Hat crew had disappeared, before finally settling back on the two people in front of him.

The air fell silent for a moment.

"Moonlight Moria".

A sly glint flashed in Robin's eyes as he sized him up.

The information V had once shared with her flashed through her mind—

Gecko Moria, one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea, is a user of the Shadow-Shadow Fruit.

Years ago, he was defeated by Kaido in Wano Country and lost all his companions. After that, his personality changed drastically, and he became obsessed with creating an immortal zombie army, which has been entrenched in the Devil's Triangle for ten years.

A pitiful person who went completely astray because of the fear of "loss".

More importantly, V had been eagerly anticipating Moria's abilities for a long time.

As the Straw Hat Pirates continue to evolve, they have now systematically explored and made breakthroughs in everything from physical training and Haki mastery to the development and application of various Devil Fruits.

However, there is one area that remains completely unexplored—

On the level of the soul.

Moria's Shadow-Shadow Fruit, Perona's Ghost-Ghost Fruit, and Brook's Revive-Revive Fruit are the keys to unlocking this realm.

Especially Moria's Devil Fruit ability.

By cutting out the shadows of living people and implanting them into the corpses of the dead, so-called "zombies" are created, giving those corpses new will and the ability to act.

These zombies also bear certain characteristics and habits of their shadow masters.

This is essentially a manipulation and transfer of fragments of the soul or the energy of will.

Although it's unclear what direction this ability will take, for V, mastering more abilities means mastering more possibilities.

“Don’t worry, Moria.” Robin’s voice remained gentle, without a trace of hostility. “We just intend to stay here for a short while.”

"But you look quite badly injured."

Zoro, holding his three swords, glanced at Moria with an indifferent expression and said nothing.

But the hand resting on the hilt of the knife subtly revealed a hint of wariness.

Even someone who was instantly killed by Blackbeard is still a powerful figure whom he has to take seriously.

Just then, V suddenly appeared out of thin air, interrupting this unequal conversation.

"Hmm? Moria?"

V, who was about to greet Zoro and Robin, paused for a moment, then instinctively asked, "What are you doing here?"

"..." Moria's forehead veins bulged, his deep, hoarse voice suppressing anger and resentment, "Because...this is my ship!"

He took a deep breath, his chest heaving violently, which aggravated his still-healing wounds, making his already pale face even paler.

His former pride clashed fiercely with the overwhelming gap in strength he had just witnessed in the entire battle.

Ultimately, the instinct for survival prevailed over everything else.

He chose the explanation that best reflected his true feelings:

"Thank you, Straw Hat Crew."

"If it weren't for your appearance, we would probably all have fallen at that guy's hands today."

Moria's voice carried a hint of bitterness, the humiliation of having to bow to the stronger, yet also a genuine sense of relief.

V looked at the former powerhouse before him, the deep blue light flowing calmly behind his glasses.

"No need for thanks." His voice was devoid of emotion. "For us, Blackbeard was always a target that had to be eliminated."

"By the way..." V casually glanced around at the surrounding ruins, his tone indifferent, "This island is your ship, right?"

"It seems like it can no longer be used."

The combat power of a near-Emperor level is incredibly strong!

If the Straw Hat crew hadn't acted decisively and dealt Blackbeard a fatal blow, the island would probably have sunk to the bottom of the sea.

It's only been plowed on the surface now, so it can already be considered a minor injury.

Moria paused for a moment, then gave a wry smile.

He was clearly aware of this as well.

Everything on the island, from the buildings to the corpses and shadows he had collected, vanished overnight.

The impact of this is probably enormous.

But he still spoke, with a hint of probing: "No matter what, I owe you a favor."

"If there's anything I can do..."

"Oh?"

A faint smile suddenly appeared on V's lips.

Moriah's pretty savvy; he was just waiting for him to say that!

His gaze lingered on Moria for a moment, as if examining a special tool, or perhaps assessing a potential... resource.

Then, he went straight to the point:

“Since you put it that way, Moria, then I won’t beat around the bush.”

V's voice was clear and calm, yet carried an undeniable certainty:

"How about considering... cooperating with us?"

"Cooperation?" Moria's pupils contracted slightly, and an incredulous look of doubt flashed in his eyes.

"What do you mean? What kind of cooperation?" he pressed.

“The literal meaning.” V took a few steps forward and stopped a few meters away from Moria. The deep blue light behind his glasses shimmered, as if he could see right through people’s hearts.

“We are interested in your Shadow-Shadow Fruit ability and the potential of your ship as a base.”

V's voice was flat, yet every word struck Moriah's heart:

"And your current situation: the zombie army has been wiped out, your subordinates are either dead or wounded, and your own strength is gradually declining..."

"If you continue to fight alone, how long do you think you can last?"

"Are you really willing to just walk away from the stage of history like this?"

"I remember... weren't you sworn enemies with Kaido and always wanted to take revenge on him?"

The affair between Moria and Kaido is hardly a secret in the underworld; in fact, it's common knowledge.

Now he has nothing left.

If this incident gets out, he'll really become a laughing stock.

Moria hesitated for a long time before finally raising his head and saying:

"Tell me about the details of the collaboration."

V smiled slightly: "Let's not rush into details."

"Before that, would you like to see my latest work?"

Under Moria's puzzled gaze, V suddenly waved his hand.

A figure suddenly appeared.

Upon seeing this figure, Moria was terrified.

Despite his still-healing injuries, he almost instinctively leaped backward.