The Going Merry, like a sharp blade, fiercely pierced through the waves.
Then, with the tacit cooperation of A Tao and A Luo, they rode the wind and broke the waves, allowing Brook to witness the true might of a top navigator and a top ship working together, fearless of the sea's ferocity.
It also allowed him to see the true confidence of Kong Tai and his crew in their fearlessness of the sea and storms.
Even with waves tens of meters high and hurricanes swirling, under the sword light and lightning that shot from the bow of the Going Merry, they all seemed to become a welcoming gateway.
Easily sliced by the sword light, the Going Merry passed through with ease.
This scene, where human effort triumphed over natural disaster, made the newly boarded Brook believe he had stepped into a mythical age, and his thunderous laughter echoed through the storm.
Of course, it also made him thoroughly realize how terrifying Kong Tai's group truly was.
"Yohohoho~"
"We're finally out!"
Gazing at the golden sun appearing on the horizon, with the dark and violent storm zone behind them.
Brook stood on the swaying deck, his pale skeleton hands gripping the railing, his body rocking up and down with the rise and fall of the waves.
For a long, long time, he hadn't felt the true breath of the sea.
In that dark and endless Devil Triangle, even the waves seemed unnaturally calm.
Like the darkness there, it stifled any passion.
Because everything was obscured by thick fog!
Ooh~
Ooh~
Ooh~
On the horizon, black and white seagulls circled the edge of the hurricane, like brave warriors, occasionally diving into the waves stirred by the hurricane to snatch long fish.
Under the envious gazes of other seagulls who feared the waves, they tilted their heads, swallowed them whole, and let out triumphant cries.
"How wonderful all of this is!"
Listening to the sounds around him, even if they were noisy, to Brook's ears, they were no different from celestial music.
Only at this moment, truly breaking through the mist, seeing the sun, seeing other life, feeling warmth.
Did he truly feel that he was still alive.
The Going Merry moved forward rapidly.
Facing the setting sun, with its back to the hurricane, it was like a vessel of life, crossing the dark storm and charging towards the light.
Setting out in the morning, by the time the sky showed orange clouds, the Going Merry had truly broken out of the Devil Triangle.
Only when they were far from the hurricane zone, so far that the sound of the hurricane behind them and the raging waves could no longer be felt, did the Going Merry stop on a calm sea surface.
This sea area was very calm, it could be described as a calm before the storm.
It was as if the previous hurricane had sucked all the wind from the vicinity, leaving no wind nearby.
Thus, a rare sea area in the Grand Line appeared where everyone could rest briefly.
After furling the sails, A Luo jumped down from the mast and lay straight down on the lawn in the middle of the deck. He wasn't tired, but after the excitement and exhilaration, there was always a period of vacuum; he was in this vacuum period.
Just then, with a creak, A Hua, wearing his chef's attire and a tall chef's hat, emerged from the kitchen with a tray.
He walked past A Luo, kicked him lightly, then placed a cup of juice and walked towards the bow.
There were three people sitting at the bow: Kong Tai, Kuina, and Robin.
So he placed three cups of juice, then straightened up and walked to Brook.
"Brook, I know you like coffee, so I brewed you a cup."
Looking at A Hua, who was smiling at him, Brook was slightly taken aback, then quickly came to his senses, lowered his head, and looked at the coffee cup on the tray, which was similar to the one he always used, and the steaming coffee within.
He reached out, picked up the cup, and brought it to his lips, taking a small sip. "Thank you! A Hua."
"No need to be so polite! You fellow, we're nakama!"
"Yohohoho~"
Brook smiled.
Just then, A Tao's voice came from behind, "A Hua, where's mine?"
A Hua turned around and said as he walked, "Can't you see I'm serving? What's the rush?"
He walked up to A Tao and handed him the tray. "Here! Take it. Just give it to Indigo, honestly, that guy is so focused, I wonder if he's collected something from the Thriller Bark again!"
"Not even a storm can stop him."
He said, shaking his head, and walked towards the kitchen. "Oh, and call him too, tell him to come up for dinner later, I'm going to cook."
Brook watched all this, holding his coffee, a gentle smile on his face.
He was completely relaxed now. He first glanced at the setting sun in the distance, then his gaze shifted, sweeping across the entire ship.
He took a step, slowly walked down from the bow, to the lawn in the middle of the ship, placed his coffee cup down, and then sat down, leaning his back against the largest mast in the center, tilting his head back, and falling asleep.
Listening to the sound of the waves lapping against the hull, his heart gradually sank into darkness, but now, at the end of that darkness, there was no longer unchanging loneliness, but light and warmth.
It had been many years, no... it should be decades, since he had slept so leisurely.
"Hey! Brook, how long are you going to sleep?"
"Get up quickly, I see an island."
"It's Summer Island, there's a beach!"
When drifting alone at sea, his dreams would also feature the companions he missed deeply and Laboon's figure.
But when he joyfully jumped up to look, he would find only the cruel reality of desperate loneliness.
So sleeping was never an easy thing for him.
But now...
As long as he listened closely.
"Huu~ Brea~ Huu~ Brea~"
It was A Luo's panting.
"Indigo, have a cup of juice to refresh yourself first!"
It was A Tao's voice.
"Cackle cackle~ It's A Tao!"
"Just put it aside for now, I'll be done soon!"
It was Doctor Indigo's voice.
Splash splash~
It was the sound of Mr. Kong Tai flipping through a book.
"Robin, quick, look, isn't this hairpin beautiful?"
"Mm! It's indeed beautiful, it suits you very well!"
"Really?"
"Heh heh!!"
These were the voices of Robin and Kuina.
Gulp gulp gulp~
Thump thump thump!!
This was the sound of A Hua cooking in the kitchen.
At this moment, he felt with absolute clarity that he was no longer alone, but his nakama were all by his side.
Even though he was now reduced to just bones.
But still...
He felt that being alive was truly wonderful.
After dozing for a while, the bubbles on Brook's nose popped, and he slowly woke up.
Then he picked up the coffee beside him, took a sip, put it down, and took out his violin case.
He opened it.
He took out his violin, placed it on his shoulder, and began to play.
At this moment, everyone on the ship involuntarily stopped what they were doing, and then a gentle smile appeared on all their faces.
Then they resumed their activities.
However, at this moment, both in mood and in action, they all seemed to have become much lighter and more relaxed, following Brook's music.