One Piece: I Weave the Pirate Codex with My Zanpakuto

"Let's go, we can talk about the rest on the way."

The flesh began to dissipate, and after the three people leaped onto its back, the one-eyed giant ray flew into the clouds.

"Let's go all out next!"

Aurora rolled up her sleeves and walked back to the church full of energy.

"Jin, let's go find Grandpa As and try to finish the design blueprints for the underwater entertainment complex before Teacher returns!"

……

Six months later, in July of the Haiyuan calendar 1488.

The Grand Line, Twin Lighthouses

This time, Ross did not choose to go against the flow, but instead used the one-eyed manta ray's flight advantage to continue deeper into the ocean.

From the deepest part of the New World, we arrive at the Red Line that encircles the world, and finally cross the Reverse Mountain where the four seas unite, reaching the starting point of the Grand Line.

“I see it, Brooke.”

"That super huge whale, it's right at the entrance to Upside Down Mountain."

The one-eyed manta ray slowly descended and came to rest on the not-so-wide ground beneath the lighthouse.

Ross gripped the hilt of the only knife at his waist with his left hand. After the flesh-cutting blade returned to its sheath as a stream of light, he continued his previous communication with Brook.

"Yohohoho~~~"

"I didn't expect Raab to still be waiting for me there! Hey Raab!!"

The Den Den Mushi (snail phone) shouted loudly, its nose and eyes streaming with snot and tears.

"It's me! Brook, Brook of the Rumbar Pirates. Laboon, do you remember my voice?"

Suddenly, the whale that had been standing motionless in the ocean in the distance turned its gaze toward them.

"Brook, I think you'd better get that whale to stop right away!"

Rocks snatched the Den Den Mushi and gripped the Norishiki belt tightly with his right hand.

"That island whale is heading this way!!"

"Stop, Raab, stop!"

Brook, on the other end of the Den Den Mushi, heard the whale's cry, and his tear ducts, which he had been barely able to control, burst forth instantly.

"Waaaah, Laboon, it's been so long! I heard you! You're such a good boy/girl, you're such a great friend!"

Ross retrieved the Den Den Mushi and strode to the very edge of the Lighthouse Land.

He stretched out his arm under the gaze of those pupils that were many times larger than himself.

"Laboon, Laboon~~"

Brooke's humming came through the Den Den Mushi.

Ross and the other two could clearly sense the change in Labour's emotions.

First, its eyes turned into a wave-like shape, then its bark became higher and higher, like a puppy wagging its tail when it sees its owner.

The whale seems to be trying to express its joy and excitement in this way.

Wait patiently for Brooke to finish singing one song.

"Ross, could you please... just... just..."

The Den Den Mushi wore an awkward expression, as if it wanted to say something but couldn't.

"Although I know this is difficult for you, I think there is no one else but you who can escort Labun to the new world."

"So I want to ask you, please help me bring Labu back!"

“No problem at all. It just so happens that Lox and the others think it’s too windy in the sky, so we can change our mounts.”

As soon as he finished speaking, Ross suddenly looked behind him.

"Who are you? Newcomers... well, okay, your faces are too distinctive."

The one carrying the cart aboard the island was Crocus, Roger's future ship's doctor.

Ross patted Rox and Hana on the shoulder, signaling them to relax.

"Kurokas, nice to meet you. It seems we don't need to introduce ourselves."

Crocus, who had initially appeared relaxed, frowned and put down the supplies, gripping the harpoon on his back with his right hand.

"Wait, Rose, you mean Crocus!?"

The Den Den Mushi's eyes widened: "Is that you, Crocus? It's me, Brook, Brook the 'Horn Song'!!"

"Musician of the Rumbar Pirates, thank you so much for staying there and taking care of Laboon all these years! I am truly grateful!"

"Brook?"

Hearing the familiar voice from his memory, Crocus put down his harpoon and walked closer out of curiosity.

"Is your Rumbar Pirates still sailing? Wow, that's amazing. But when are you coming to pick up Laboon?"

"Ross and the others will help me take Laboon away. As for the Rumbar Pirates, yo ho ho ho~~ they're all actually dead."

Den Den Mushi scratched the back of its head and chuckled foolishly:

"We got lost in the magical triangular sea area. I survived because I ate the Yellow Spring Fruit, and now I'm back to my old ways in this ideal land."

"They're all dead."

Crocus shook his head and sighed with deep emotion.

"So, these three people are your friends?"

The Den Den Mushi nodded in agreement.

"I never expected you to be friends with such a powerful figure. Now I can rest assured and hand Labu over to them."

Chapter 174 The Clash Between the Legend of the Little Garden and Legends of the Old Times

"Hahaha~~~ So that's how it is. I never thought Brook would turn into that kind of guy!"

"His singing used to be super cool, and not long ago there was this guy... what was his name again..."

Crocus tilted his head in thought, with several empty wine bottles beside him.

"Ah, I remember now!"

“Baroric Redfield, he seems to be a pretty famous guy. He’s been looking for Brooke. I even invited him for a drink, but he declined.”

Ross and Rocks exchanged a glance.

“It’s Red Earl,” Rocks said, arms crossed. “That guy is incredibly arrogant. I once invited him to join the Rocks Pirates, but I failed.”

"The reason is that he likes to work alone, but I have a deep impression of him. He is very fast and his Observation Haki is very special. It seems like he can read minds."

Red Earl Baron Ryderfield—Ross was well aware of this powerful man's abilities.

A super strongman who could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Roger Pirates and the Whitebeard Pirates on his own.

"Mind reading? No wonder he suddenly looked for me when he was passing by here."

Crocus picked up his glass and clinked it with the three of them.

"So you saw my memories using your domineering aura."

After several rounds of drinks, and with the whale's increasingly anxious calls, Ross put down his glass and refused Crocus's offer to refill it.

"It's almost time to leave; I still have other business to attend to."

"Crocas, come with us."

Crocus shook his head instinctively: "I don't plan to become a pirate. Being wanted by the authorities does me no good at all."

"Not joining us."

Rose climbed onto Crocus's shoulder, squinting and smiling:

"They're another group of more interesting guys, and their adventures won't disappoint you, except their captain is short-lived."

"After we finish our business, we're going to the East China Sea. You'll like them there."

Before Crocus could reply, Rose pointed to the lighthouse.

"Besides, there's no point in you staying here now that Raab is gone. Don't waste your precious life."

"If you really don't like them afterward, I'll take you wherever you want to go, how about that?"

"Well... okay, wait a moment, I'll go lock the lighthouse door."

By the time Crocus finished packing his luggage, Ross and the other two had already run up to Laboon's head and sat down.

"Crew complete, let's set sail, Laboon!!"

……

After another two-week voyage, the island whale stopped near the Little Garden.

"Lab, remember to throw the uneaten island goldfish far away."

Before leaving, Ross patted the whale's head and loudly gave it his instructions.

"Don't attract other sea kings. If you understand, then spray a fountain."

Seeing a stream of water shoot out of the whale's blowhole, Ross went ashore with satisfaction.

"There are giants in this place."

Rocks withdrew his Observation Haki.

"A very strong aura, should we kill them?"

Ross led the way, carrying a small leather suitcase filled with luggage.

"Lox, stop resorting to violence all the time."

"Those two giants are actually your friends in a sense."

Lox was puzzled.

"They were Harald the Giant's childhood friends, childhood companions who grew up together."

"Unless you want to break with Harald, it's best not to kill them."

The Giant King's ally?

Hana Hana looked excited, her forked tongue licking the corner of her lips.

"Leave it to me, boss. I haven't had a proper fight in ages!"

"No problem, the other one... Lockes?"

Rocks, who was being stared at by Ross, curled his lip and said sarcastically:

"You're probably too lazy to make a move again, right? Well, you're the boss now, and I'll beat him in three minutes."

"Then I'll leave it to you two. Crocus and I will take care of the cooking."

After the tasks were assigned, Ross urged everyone to speed up.

"Hurry up, after we defeat them, we still need them to spread our reputation and prepare for our trip to Elbaf."

"Those single-minded giants are the easiest to subdue."

Half an hour later, the four finally saw their destination.

"Humans? Hehehe~~ Get out of here right now, humans! This is an ancient island, not a place you can land!"

"That's right, that's right."

Broki remained seated in the open space, resting, letting out a few strange, clattering laughs.

"Hurry up and do it while we're both not ready to act...!!!"

"Hey, hey~ who are you two letting escape?"

Rocks, unleashing his Conqueror's Haki, grinned and stepped forward.

“I don’t even need to draw my sword to defeat people like you. Hana Hanafuda, this is for me, and that is for you.”