Chapter 6: Den Den Mushi and the Toxic Smoke Pirates
Antonio followed Brook into the seemingly ordinary shop. However, under Brook's Life Scan, he could sense numerous life signatures inside—the place was heavily guarded.
"Captain Brook, the people here seem really dangerous..."
Antonio gulped, speaking cautiously to his captain.
"This is a lawless zone. You'll find all sorts here—pirates, slavers, bounty hunters. Stay behind me and be careful."
Brook warned him, worried that this rookie would get himself kidnapped and sold off.
"What can I do for you, sir?"
An old man behind the counter addressed Brook. On the surface, this shop sold liquor and cigarettes, but the real business was hidden inside—it was a black-market dealer for Den Den Mushi.
"I need a large batch of Den Den Mushi."
Brook picked up a bottle of liquor. Frost rapidly formed over it, turning it into solid ice—an unmistakable warning to the old man that he wasn't someone to be trifled with.
The shopkeeper immediately realized that Brook was a Devil Fruit user. Without hesitation, he led them to a backroom where the real transactions took place.
"Honored guest, which type of Den Den Mushi are you looking for?"