One Piece: Talent Copy System!

Chapter 132: System Upgrade Yet Again!

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Noir, accompanied by Blueno, returned to Thriller Bark. Wyper and Enel, whom he'd sent to purchase a ship, had also sent back a message.

As Iceburg had explained, a ship large enough to accommodate 500 people was considered moderately sized for a Grand Line pirate crew – neither particularly large nor small. Constructing such a vessel would take considerable time.

After all, even Krieg, the self-proclaimed East Blue Ruler, had boasted a fleet of 50 ships and 5,000 men, a force that had initially allowed him to run rampant in the Grand Line for a short period.

Sadly, his reign was short-lived. He encountered the volatile Dracule Mihawk soon after entering the Grand Line, his fleet decimated by the world's strongest swordsman. Upon returning to the East Blue, he was then soundly defeated by Luffy.

A truly tragic tale...

Iceburg had suggested that if Noir planned to expand his crew, he should consider purchasing two ships to accommodate a larger number of people.

Noir agreed. Money wasn't an issue. He contacted Iceburg via Den Den Mushi and relayed his updated request. Once the ships were completed, Wyper and Enel would retrieve them.

With everything arranged, his only remaining concern was the pursuing Marines.

They likely wouldn't think to look for him on Thriller Bark, but he couldn't hide here forever.

The problem was, he couldn't bring himself to abandon Thriller Bark. He hadn't yet figured out how to navigate such a massive ship into the New World.

As Noir pondered his dilemma, Jabra rushed over, excitement evident in his voice. "Captain! We found the person you were looking for!"

Hmm?

Noir's eyes lit up. Had they found Brook?

The Yomi Yomi no Mi, the Devil Fruit that granted resurrection – he had to obtain it!

"Take me to him," Noir ordered.

Jabra nodded and led Noir to Hogback's laboratory.

Upon entering the lab, Noir immediately spotted the living skeleton.

Brook, resurrected by the power of the Yomi Yomi no Mi, his soul returned to his body, though only his bones remained, giving him a rather unsettling appearance.

Despite being a skeleton, Brook still sported a large afro, topped with a small top hat. A purple cane rested in his bony hand.

"Yohohoho... Greetings, new master of Thriller Bark."

Brook's voice was peculiar, tinged with apprehension.

Moria, Thriller Bark's previous owner, had stolen his shadow and implanted it into the samurai Ryuma, condemning Brook to a life in the shadows.

To reclaim his shadow, Brook had challenged Ryuma to a duel, but he was ultimately defeated, left to wander the gloomy seas.

Today, a strange group had found him and brought him back to Thriller Bark, where he learned that both the Kage Kage no Mi and Thriller Bark now had a new owner.

Noir looked at Brook as if he were gazing at a priceless treasure. He smiled warmly. "You've come to reclaim your shadow?"

Brook nodded, his empty sockets revealing no emotion. His voice trembled slightly. "Yes..."