Chapter 60: Eliminating a Celestial Dragon, Awakening Conqueror’s Haki
Brook had once visited Redfield's homeland and was well aware of his noble lineage. As for the tragic events that followed, he had learned about them after Redfield joined the crew. However, these painful memories were seldom brought up in conversation.
But now, standing before a Celestial Dragon—the very embodiment of Redfield's hatred—there was no avoiding the confrontation any longer.
Had Redfield been traveling alone instead of joining the Hell Pirates, he would have already lashed out in fury, perhaps even killed the Celestial Dragon on the spot.
After all, this was the same man who had awakened Conqueror's Haki, who openly opposed the World Government, and who stood as an equal to legends like Whitebeard and Golden Lion.
Even the World Government had been forced to send Fleet Admiral Kong himself to capture him. Redfield had managed to defeat Kong single-handedly, but exhaustion ultimately led to his capture by Garp, landing him in Impel Down's Eternal Hell.
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"Ha... Hahaha! The qualities of a king, huh? Thank you, Captain Brook. If I am to be a king, then I shall make you a god—and drag those damned Celestial Dragons down from their thrones!"
Tears welled up in Redfield's eyes. Brook's unwavering support meant the world to him. His captain was standing by his side, ready to face the World Government's wrath together.
The usually composed Redfield actually cried, his sorrow and rage bursting forth in an explosion of power. The sky darkened, thunder rumbled, and St. Rosward's bodyguards—Saire Black and Fupoler—trembled in despair, shielding their master.
Saint Rosward himself collapsed onto the ground, shaking uncontrollably, a yellow puddle forming beneath him in fear.
Amidst Redfield's golden lightning, streaks of black and red energy crackled. His bloodshot eyes locked onto the so-called 'divine' noble before him, filled with nothing but murderous intent.