Chapter 16: Crush the Pirates, Arrive at the City of Seven Waters
Two pirate ships closed in on each other, the distance shrinking rapidly.
"You're not running? Don't tell me you're here to join me? Miiihahaha~!"
Mist Etsumi sneered arrogantly. His crew had a notorious reputation, but they were also a formidable force. It wouldn't be the first time like-minded pirates sought to align themselves with him.
"Stay on the ship. This fight is mine."
As the two ships neared the point of boarding, Brook gave a casual command to Shakki and Antonio before leaping alone onto the enemy deck.
"You've got guts! Coming aboard on your own—what an idiot!"
Etsumi and his crew grinned menacingly, eager for a fight. But as soon as Brook unsheathed his sword, his posture left no doubt—he wasn't here to surrender. He was here to attack.
"Captain, I think that's the Avenger, Brook! His bounty is around 120 million Belly!"
A crew member, always keen on keeping track of bounty posters, recognized Brook immediately.
"So, you're a pirate too. Brook, we've got no quarrel with each other. What do you want?"
Etsumi kept his eyes locked on Brook, wary of a fellow high-bounty pirate. At the same time, a faint, colorless gas started seeping from his body, spreading through the air.