Chapter 149: The New City and the Frontlines
While the Pirates Alliance clashed with the Rocks Pirates in the New World, things were bustling with construction at the borders of Wano’s Amigasa Village.
At the frontlines, Redfield, the Golden Lion Shiki, and Newgate fought fiercely. While they conquered some followers by strength alone, those who failed Redfield’s mental trials were sent back to the new city to do hard labor.
The rest were sent to the quarry at Udon to mine Seastone. Brook’s Seastone quarry had finally opened, and the Daimyo of Udon, Ametsuki Maiken, was helping Brook recruit skilled Seastone craftsmen at a high price.
Meanwhile, Shakky was living it up like a queen in Udon, splurging on all kinds of famous swords, weapons, and real estate with Platinum. If not for her strength — and the protection Ametsuki Maiken arranged — she and her group would’ve been easy targets.
Back at the new city, it turned out that the Fish-Man shipwright Tom was also a master builder. Under his precise command, the captured mountain bandits and thugs, all somewhat strong, made quick work of the heavy labor. Everything was getting done fast and solid.
With the forests of Amigasa nearby and an abundance of stone, building materials were plentiful. As for food, Streusen the head chef converted scraps and building waste into edible meals using his Cook-Cook Fruit powers, feeding the prisoners.
It was frugal... and just a little bit ruthless.
Brook and Charlotte Linlin hovered in the sky, watching the new city rise. As a hands-off boss, Brook felt almost guilty — his subordinates were so capable he barely had to lift a finger. All he needed to do was issue orders and watch it all unfold.
"Linlin, did you understand the Ryuo techniques that Redfield wrote down?" Brook asked, glancing at the busy workers. Since he had some free time, he considered taking Linlin to check out the situation in Kuri Castle and Mt. Atama, while keeping an eye on everyone’s Ryuo training progress.
"Don’t worry, Brook! I’m confident I can master Ryuo within a month!" Linlin said energetically.