Crocus didn't expect that the Big Daddy Pirates would have grown to this point after not seeing each other for more than half a year.
He also looked at Basire with extreme fear. His aura had undergone such a terrifying and shocking change!
The terrifying aura coming from his body told him that Basire must have awakened the Conqueror's Haki.
The island whale Laboon also floated up around the ghost ship and looked at the golden ship floating in the sky with caution. The injuries on its body seemed to have worsened.
In Laboon's huge eyes, there was actually a hint of fear towards Basire.
"Crocus, I didn't expect to meet you here!"
Basire smiled softly. He glanced and found that Crocus's shadow was still there, but Brook didn't have his shadow yet.
It seems that they were unable to snatch Brook's shadow from Gecko Moria's hands, causing both Crocus and Laboon to stay in this foggy sea, unwilling to leave.
After all, since Brook doesn't have his shadow, once he is exposed to the sun, he will immediately turn into ashes and die.
And seeing the white bandages on Crocus' body and the scars on Laboon, it seemed that they had fought several times with Gecko Moria.
"Are you here to hunt me down?"
Crocus asked solemnly. He didn't know why the Big Daddy Pirates appeared in this barren sea.
Both he and Brook retreated cautiously to the side closer to Laboon.
If Basire makes any move, they will immediately jump into the sea and escape into the body of Laboon, the island whale.
"Wiiihahaha! Old man! Who do you think you are? Why would we waste so much time looking for you?"
Burgess laughed contemptuously and said. This time they searched hard for several days, but it was in order to beat another Shichibukai.
As for the old ship doctor, he seemed to have no value worth exploiting.
"Yo ho ho ho~, Crocus, calm down, it seems that the other side is not an enemy."
Before Brook knew the details of the Big Daddy Pirates, he was also on guard based on Crocus's reaction.
But now that he heard that this strange pirate group was not coming here to deal with Crocus, he quickly relaxed his guard.
After wandering for decades, he didn't expect that this year he would not only meet Crocus and Laboon, but also so many living people. Thinking about it, he was a little excited.
"Brook, be serious! They are very dangerous!!"
Crocus said to Brook who had become relaxed with a serious face. He was deeply aware of Basire's ambition and cruelty, and he did not want to see Brook be fooled by his gentle appearance.
"I'm too lazy to waste time with you, let's go!!"
Basire glanced at Crocus and Brook, but didn't show much interest. Now he was in a hurry to find Gecko Moria.
Not only must Gecko Moria be subdued, but Charlotte Lola must also be captured.
There is not much time left for him to complete his plans.
Under Basire's order, the Big Daddy Pirates on the Ark Maxim ignored the ghost ship and continued moving towards their target.
With the route guide on the trap barrel, they had a general direction and could quickly approach the gigantic ship Thriller Bark.
"Yo ho ho~, this powerful captain, are you going to find Gecko Moria? Are you going to fight him?"
Brook suddenly shouted to the golden airship. He had to figure out if the powerful Big Daddy Pirates and Gecko Moria will form an alliance and cooperate or if they will fight.
Because if they were to form an alliance doesn't that mean that he will never be able to snatch his shadow back in his lifetime?
But if Basire goes to deal with Gecko Moria, then he can take the opportunity to snatch back his shadow, and then follow Crocus and Laboon to bid farewell to this desolate and foggy sea.
"It's none of your business! Talking bone monster!"
Eldoraggo answered loudly. To be honest, he was also very curious about the talking skeleton. If Brook and Crocus weren't together, he would have wanted to communicate with him.
These Devil Fruit abilities are truly amazing, and they can even let someone who is only bones to be alive.
Basire had already briefly talked to the crew members of the Big Daddy Pirates about the Devil Fruit abilities of Gecko Moria, and also casually mentioned Brook's Revive Fruit ability.
"..."
Seeing the golden ship flying away like this, Brook and Crocus were silent for a moment. The Big Daddy Pirates really didn't seem to care about them!
"Since they're going in that direction, they might be looking for Gecko Moria! It doesn't matter what their reason for going to Moria is. I have to go there and look for a chance to get my shadow back, otherwise I will never be able to escape in this life."
"Crocus, Laboon, don't come this time. I'll come back to find you after I get my shadow back!"
Brook said firmly, and immediately jumped on the bow of the boat and prepared to chase after them. He didn't want Crocus and Laboon to take risks. He had to snatch his shadow back by himself, even if it cost his life.
He couldn't stand these endless days of darkness.
"What nonsense are you talking about! Brook, you don't need to say any more! We are going together this time as well."
Crocus said with a serious face, he had been separated for so many years and lived a long time, and he really didn't want to experience life and death battles again.
But rather than watch Brook die alone and leave endless regrets, it would be better for them to try together again.
And at the critical moment, he would drop everything and take Brook with him to join Basire's pirate group to save their lives first.
"Woo~~"
Laboon, the island whale, also stirred up and acknowledged Crocus's words.
"You!..., thank you! Then let's go together!!"
Brook said feeling moved. Tears actually flowed out of his empty black eyes, it was amazing.
"Let's go. I feel like Basire is going to attack Gecko Moria. So Brook, you still have a chance to get your shadow back."
Crocus said calmly, and at the same time he started to take action, turning the ghost ship around with Brook to chase after the Ark Maxim.
The island whale Laboon also helped by pushing the ghost ship forward, quickly chasing the disappearing golden ship.
"That's great! Crocus, tell me in detail about the grudge between you and that pirate group just now, and see if we can resolve the grudge?"
Brook said excitedly that if possible, they really don't want to face the terrifying Big Daddy Pirates.
Whether it was Basire or those powerful cadres, they were unable to deal with them.
…
While Crocus and Brook were talking about his little conflict with the Big Daddy Pirates, the Ark Maxim had quickly arrived at their destination.
A scary island ship that seems to have a huge mouth.
The Ark Maxim flew directly over the outer walls of Thriller Bark and entered the sky above the gothic castle in the center of the island ship.
"Nami, say hello to them." Basire said casually.
"Understood, Captain!!"
'Heaven's Judgement!'
Nami smiled sweetly, and then after a short period of energy accumulation, a dazzling column of terrifying lightning struck directly at the largest and tallest castle.