One Piece: Hell Pirate

The port of Gunner's Island.

In the early morning, the sea was shrouded in mist. The morning sun rose from the horizon, and the salty sea breeze carried a slight fishy scent, refreshing those who breathed it in. Seagulls cawed enthusiastically as a new day arrived.

Brook woke up early for once, a rare occurrence for him. Instead of eating dry bread like the rest of his crew, he cooked himself a pot of meat porridge.

"Roger, wake up! Brook and his crew have already set sail!"

Rayleigh's voice roared through the ship. Roger groggily sat up, rubbing his eyes as he watched the Voyager fade into the distance. A glint of certainty flashed in his eyes.

"First, huh? I wonder what kind of 'first' he's after… Haha~" Roger chuckled softly, his thoughts drifting toward the ancient texts that had captivated him. Would they lead him to the ultimate truth?

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"Captain Brook, why are we in such a hurry? Don't you know girls need their beauty sleep?"

Shakky pouted, crossing her arms as she glared at Brook, who stood at the bow of the ship with an intense look on his face.

"Time's running out. Too many uncertainties lie ahead—we can't afford to waste any more time," Brook said firmly.

He had to reach the New World within a year. Charlotte Linlin had given birth to her first child just a month after turning eighteen, which meant she had been pregnant with Perospero before that. A monster with the potential to become a future Yonko... If there was a chance, it would be better to recruit her while she was still young and naive. Now that they had a Den Den Mushi, it was the perfect time to pull her in.

Kaido, on the other hand, was only seven or eight years old now, still somewhere in the Vodka Kingdom. No one knew if he had joined the army yet, but Brook was aware of what would come. By ten, Kaido would become the strongest soldier in Vodka's military. At thirteen, he would be sold to the Marines by his king. By fifteen, he would escape to Beehive Island and be recruited into the Rocks Pirates by Whitebeard.

If possible, it wouldn't be a bad idea to intercept Kaido, the powerful survivor of the Oni Clan.

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Seeing the seriousness in Brook's eyes, Shakky nodded, quickly adjusting their course. She decided to prioritize their captain's goal and abandon any unnecessary stops. Their destination was clear: the legendary Asuka Island.

With the addition of their sniper, Hiruba, they had one more set of hands to help with the sails. That meant Brook no longer had to handle everything alone.

After more than a week at sea, the Hell Pirates finally arrived at Asuka Island. It was a small but bustling island, home to thriving trade and even a Marine branch. That only proved the island's importance.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Brook and his crew decided against docking at the official port. Instead, they landed at a secluded part of the island.

Asuka Island had a legend passed down for generations.

Long ago, the islanders feared the appearance of the Red Full Moon. To quell their panic, the gods gifted the island's king a Sacred Shield and the Seven-Star Sword. However, it was said that when the Seven-Star Sword and the Red Full Moon appeared together, darkness would once again cover the world.

Brook and his crew had obtained this information—along with a rough map—from Moore Thomas of the News Agency. Thanks to his intel, they saved a great deal of time.

"Captain Brook, according to the intel, the ancient ruins are hidden within the primitive tribes on the outer islands. With this map, we should be able to find them!"

Shakky traced her finger over the map, quickly marking out the approximate location. Her background in intelligence work was paying off.

"Get the Seven-Star Sword before alerting the Marines," Brook ordered.

The sword was most likely sealed in an altar, guarded by the tribe's priestesses and warriors.

Shakky led the way through the forest, following the path drawn on the map. Eventually, they arrived at a primitive village. The villagers' attire was ancient, untouched by the modernization of Asuka's main town.

As Brook's group approached, several muscular, dark-skinned men at the village entrance stepped forward, gripping long spears.

"Who are you?! What business do you have here?!" one of the guards demanded.

Hiruba didn't even bother drawing his gun. These men were barely stronger than low-ranked Marines. They weren't a threat.

"We've come to pay our respects at the altar. Would it be possible to guide us there?" Shakky asked smoothly.

"You're just like the others trying to steal the Demon Sword! Leave at once, or we'll alert the Marines!" the guard captain snapped.

Shakky sighed. "Looks like we'll have to speed things up, Captain Brook."

She casually stepped back, making it clear she wasn't planning on getting involved. This was Brook's problem to handle.

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Underworld Ghost Aura: Ice Road!

Before the guards could react, Brook vanished. In the next instant, he was behind them. A thin layer of frost spread across their legs, creeping up to their knees and waists, freezing them in place. Their mouths opened in silent shock, unable to move.

"Let's go~," Brook said, his voice lighthearted despite the eerie scene.

Shakky smirked and stuck out her tongue at the frozen guards before following Brook. Hiruba trailed behind them.

Meanwhile, their shipwright, Tom the Fishman, and Antonio had gone to the bustling market in Asulka's town. Their goal was to find rare materials—things like floating wood, ship parts, and maybe even a few Den Den Mushi.

Tom was a powerhouse, strong enough to lift an entire boat with one hand. With him around, Antonio would be safe.

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The altar was located at the peak of the tallest mountain in the village. It was visible even from below, so finding it wasn't difficult.

Along the way, many villagers spotted them, whispering among themselves. The guards hadn't returned—something wasn't right.

"Where are you going?! Leave immediately, or I'll call the Marine branch!"

A young shrine maiden, dressed in elaborate ceremonial robes, stood in their path with her arms spread wide. Her voice trembled slightly, but she held her ground.

"What a cute shrine maiden," Shakky teased. "Captain Brook, looks like this one's yours."

She lit a cigarette, clearly uninterested in wasting time.

Brook didn't even glance at the girl. "Keep moving."

As he passed her, his chilling aura brushed against her skin. The cold was unnatural—otherworldly. The girl's face turned pale, her body stiffening in terror.

"Elaine! What's wrong?!"

A middle-aged woman rushed over, seeing the shrine maiden standing frozen in fear.

"T-The navy! Call the navy! That man… that man is a devil!" Elaine screamed.

Her terrified cries sent a ripple of panic through the village.

People scrambled—some ran to alert the Marines, while others grabbed whatever weapons they could find: hoes, pitchforks, hatchets.

With anger and fear burning in their eyes, the villagers charged toward the mountain altar, determined to stop the intruders…

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Brook and the others finally reached the altar at the mountain's peak and stepped inside the ancient stone structure. A massive stone box rested on a stone pedestal, seamlessly fitted with no visible cracks.

Brook gathered his strength and pushed against the stone box, but it refused to budge. A bit embarrassed, he cleared his throat while Shakky and Hiruba pretended not to notice his failure.

With a sharp snort, Brook unsheathed his cane sword and unleashed a powerful slash of sword energy. The energy struck the stone lid, cutting through it before being consumed by an unknown force. From the newly formed crack, an eerie green light seeped out.

The moment the green light appeared, the seal on the stone box seemed to shatter. The once-solid stone began to fade into a dull gray. Without hesitation, Brook kicked the lid away, revealing the object inside.

A slender, ominous-looking green sword lay before them. The blade was engraved with intricate green patterns, and seven distinct light spots shimmered along its length—resembling the Big Dipper. Unlike the single-edged katanas common in this world, this was a Chinese-style double-edged sword, which suited Brook's personal aesthetic perfectly.

As soon as the strange green light from the blade spread, it carried a mysterious allure. Shakky and Hiruba, as if entranced, unknowingly began walking toward the Seven Star Sword.

"Hmph!"

Brook let out a cold snort, releasing his ghostly energy from the Underworld. The chilling aura snapped Shakky and Shiruba back to their senses.

"Captain Brook, this really is a cursed sword… It actually tried to control me!" Shakky said, her face pale with fear. Hiruba's expression was even worse—he was a sniper, someone trained to have sharp focus, yet even he had been momentarily deceived by the sword's influence.

Brook, unbothered, reached out toward the sword. He was curious if a crused blade like this could have any effect on someone who had already returned from the dead.

"Don't touch it! The Seven Star Sword will bring disaster!"

Elena screamed in horror, as though she had seen a vision of the world being engulfed in darkness.

But Brook ignored her warning and grabbed the hilt of the Seven Star Sword. Instantly, a sinister green aura surged up his arm, attempting to invade his body.

"This is bad! Darkness is about to spread!"

Elena hastily pulled out three gemstones and chanted an ancient incantation. The gems emitted a soft white glow, releasing purifying energy toward Brook.

However, the sinister aura from the sword had already merged with Brook's Underworld ghostly energy. Finding no blood within his body to corrupt, the demonic energy was instead absorbed and assimilated. The eerie green Seven Star cursed aura fused with Brook's pale Underworld energy, transforming into a dark blue, ghostly demonic energy—Underworld Seven Star Ghost Energy.

The sword, which had a faint consciousness of its own, trembled. Faced with Brook's overwhelming presence, it yielded to the man who had walked out of the depths of hell!

Brook casually swung the sword, unleashing a massive arc of dark blue sword energy. The slash instantly cleaved the stone pedestal and stone box in half with terrifying force.

"Yohoho~ This is quite the blade. Shakky, you can have this cane sword."

Brook tossed his old weapon to Shakky and carefully examined the Seven Star Sword. He hadn't expected things to go this smoothly. This sword seemed as if it had been made just for him. Its cursed aura, born from blood and death, had been completely consumed by his own spectral energy.

Even the sword's newly developing consciousness had been overwhelmed by his presence, surrendering out of sheer terror.

"You… You weren't controlled by the Seven Star Sword?! Does this mean our tribe's thousand-year-old curse has finally come to an end?"

Elena gasped in shock, barely able to believe what had just happened. For generations, their people had lived in isolation to guard against the sword's power, leaving their village poor and outdated.

Brook simply nodded. "Yeah, the Seven Star Sword is under my control now. You don't need to worry about it anymore."

He was already thinking about what kind of material would suit the sword's scabbard.

Just then, a loud voice rang out.

"Elena, don't be afraid! I'm here!!"

A young Marine officer, wearing a lieutenant commander's cloak, rushed up the mountain, followed by a group of Marines.

"Sado, it's over! We don't need to guard this place anymore!"

Elena excitedly informed Lieutenant Commander Sado. The two had always been close, and she wanted to share the good news.

However, Sado's eyes were locked on the Seven Star Sword in Brook's hands. That was the legendary cursed sword of Asuka Island—an artifact of immense power. His so-called pursuit of justice had always been a front. His true goal was this sword!

He had tried sneaking into the altar before but had failed to even open the stone box. Elena had once told him that the sword's seal would only break when the red moon descended.

So how had this pirate claimed it?

"I am Lieutenant Commander Sado of the Navy! You, a pirate, have stolen the sacred sword of this island! In the name of justice, I'm placing you under arrest!"

Without waiting for a response, Sado drew his standard Marine saber and charged at Brook.

"Sado! What are you doing?! Why are you attacking him?!" Elena shouted in panic.

"Elena, they're pirates! As a Marine, it's my duty to capture them!"

Brook wasn't sure if this guy actually cared about justice or if he was just after the sword, but either way, a Marine was trying to take him down. With a single swing of the Seven Star Sword, Brook sent Sado flying dozens of meters, making him cough up blood.

"What terrifying power! Is this the strength of the Seven Star Sword?!"

Even after being gravely injured, Sado's eyes remained glued to the sword. He was convinced that Brook's power came from the blade, fueling his greed.

"Lieutenant Commander Sado! This pirate is Brook, the Supernova—he has a 160 million berry bounty! Run!"

A Marine intelligence officer's warning sent a chill down Sado's spine. A pirate worth over 100 million berries had appeared on this tiny island?!

"You… You're a pirate?!"

Elena stumbled back in horror, finally realizing who Brook was.

Brook didn't bother finishing off Sado. Instead, he appeared in front of Elena in an instant.

"These three gemstones are interesting. I'll take them as my reward for solving your Seven Star Sword problem."

Before Elena could react, Brook snatched the three gems and casually walked away.

Hiruba followed, his sniper rifle slung across his back and a revolver resting on his hip. Meanwhile, Shakky, still marveling at Brook's former cane sword, skillfully twirled it a few times in her hands. She could still feel the lingering chill on the blade, sending a shiver down her spine. Without wasting another moment, she hurried after her captain.

Lieutenant Commander Sado, watching Brook walk away with the Seven Star Sword, clenched his fists in frustration. That sword should have been his!

Overwhelmed with resentment, his vision blurred, and fresh blood spilled from his lips before he collapsed.

The panicked Marines scrambled to carry their unconscious commander back to the Marine base, rushing to report the shocking incident to Marine Headquarters.

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