Chapter 41: Landing on Skypiea
At the center of Mock Town on Jaya Island...
"Aside from the pirate crews that have already left, the ones remaining are all local to Mock Town. Most of them have never even set sail and just run taverns and restaurants here. When they spot weak pirate crews, they sometimes resort to underhanded tactics—robbing and even killing them."
Redfield reported to Brook, having already used his specialized Observation Haki to sift through the crowd.
"Thanks for your help. Now, check the employees at Mortomas' news agency. See if any of them are spies for the World Government."
Brook sent Redfield off on another errand while he turned his gaze toward the local pirate bosses of Mock Town.
"From now on, this island belongs to the Hell Pirates. I won't interfere with your businesses, but if any of you provide information or services to the Marines or World Government agents, you'll be turned into ice!"
Brook swung his sword, releasing a burst of chilling underworld energy. A pirate who had sneered at him moments before was instantly frozen. Without hesitation, Brook stepped forward and shattered the frozen man with a single slash.
Standing among the gathered pirates, Brook's overwhelming strength made them tremble. Their previous arrogance was replaced by fear and newfound respect.
"From now on, keep records of all suspicious individuals arriving on this island—especially those snooping around for information. If you discover any World Government spies or Marines, report them to us immediately. If anything happens here, you die too."
Brook's words were a direct threat. It had been a couple of weeks since Mortomas relocated his news agency here, and there was a good chance information had already leaked.
"Captain Brook, this is our home! There's no way we'd let the Marines ruin it. We'll keep a close watch!"