Chapter 113: - 113: Elan Island
Golden Lion Shiki sailed through the sky aboard his floating pirate ship, accompanied by Scarlet. Their destination was Elan Island. Without a navigator, they had to navigate on the fly, constantly adjusting their course while keeping an eye out for extreme weather, which forced them to travel cautiously.
"Captain Shiki, did Brook really find Skypiea? They’re planning to make it their first stronghold in the New World? That’s perfect for your Float-Float Fruit!"
Blood Fist Scarlet was already looking forward to his new life as a pirate. Joining the Hell Pirates had proven to be a wise choice—now they had a base that perfectly complemented Shiki’s abilities.
"An island in the sky... That’s been my dream for ages. And to think Brook actually found it. Does that guy have some kind of special ability? He always seems to recruit the right people at the right time, and even the territory he takes over feels like it was preordained."
Shiki took a drag from his cigar, exhaling a cloud of smoke. Brook was becoming more and more of a mystery to him. That composed, strategic mind, the aura of a mastermind—it was truly admirable.
Back at the Sabaody Archipelago, if only he had recruited Brook onto his crew... how different things might have been. The Hell Pirates’ formidable crew would have been his, and with Brook’s intelligence guiding him, he wouldn’t have recklessly challenged the Rocks Pirates. The Flying Pirates wouldn’t have been scattered, and by now, they might have risen as one of the great pirate crews ruling the seas.
"Also, now that I’ve joined the Hell Pirates, don’t call me Captain Shiki anymore. Switch it up—call me Shiki-san and Brook Captain."
Shiki was a veteran pirate who understood the importance of hierarchy and respect. Since he had temporarily joined the Hell Pirates, he needed to abide by the code of conduct.
"Understood, Shiki-san~"