One Piece: Capitalist Brook's Crew Expansion Plan-Chapter 46: The Thunder God’s Altar – Rumble-Rumble Fruit

Redfield swiftly dodged Peng's lightning serpent, closing the distance in an instant before slashing out with his sword.

Peng reacted quickly, raising his arm as a massive slash of sword energy erupted forth, forcing Redfield back. At the same time, he rapidly struck two of his Dials.

Bolts of thick lightning burst from each Dial, resembling coiling thunder dragons as they intertwined and crashed into Redfield!

'Armament Haki – Hardening.'

Redfield brought his cane sword up to block, his wrists turning jet black as the Haki spread across his arms—though it flickered slightly, revealing his lack of complete mastery.

"How can this be?! How could anyone withstand the divine punishment of the Thunder God? Impossible!" freewёbnoνel.com

"Thunder God's Dials – Judgment Punishment!"

Peng frantically struck his Dials, sweat beading on his forehead. The Dials emitted a blinding light, their combined lightning forming a pillar as thick as a barrel, surging toward Redfield to consume him.

"Wind, Fire, Water, Lightning."

Redfield exhaled calmly, his presence sharpened to its peak as he charged straight into the lightning pillar, slicing through it at breakneck speed. In an instant, he appeared behind Peng.

Peng's eyes widened in disbelief. A thin sword mark slowly appeared across his chest before blood erupted from the wound, and he collapsed to the ground.

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Meanwhile, Fishman Tom uprooted a tree, swinging it wildly to scatter the remaining guards. Shakky and Antonio finished off those still dazed from Crocus's hallucinogenic attacks.

They eagerly gathered the rare Slash Dials and Thunder Dials, while Qirin Lion rampaged through enemy ranks, tossing foes into the air and trampling over them. Despite being repeatedly shocked and slashed, it showed little concern—its resilience proving impressive, as these ordinary Dials failed to inflict serious wounds.

Memory Seahorse found its own feast among the battlefield's spoils, while Parrot-Assistant could only perch in the air, observing. Brook, on the other hand, remained at ease, watching his crew handle everything.

Being a captain who could sit back and relax was quite enjoyable. However, leading a crew of strong fighters required strength of his own; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to keep them in check.

Shakky swiftly stripped Peng of his two Dials and the oversized Slash Dials strapped to his arms—nearly twice as large as regular ones. Satisfied with her spoils, she stashed them away. With most of the guards dealt with, they casually grabbed a local from Bika Island to guide them to the Thunder God's altar.

Not that they needed a guide—the constant flashes of lightning made it obvious.

Under Brook's command, they soon arrived at the base of Bika Island's highest peak. Thunderclouds perpetually loomed over the summit, lightning frequently striking down. At the peak stood an altar.

Brook walked up without hesitation.

The island's residents, having emerged from their homes, saw their fallen 'god' and quickly rushed to retrieve him for treatment.

...

A massive altar stood before Brook and his crew, its four corners adorned with towering metal lightning rods—an ancient structure seamlessly blending mysticism with technology.

As Brook approached, his hollow eye sockets locked onto the offering table. Resting atop it was a Devil Fruit crackling with lightning patterns, making his nonexistent heart tremble with excitement!

He swiftly picked up the mesmerizing fruit. If not for having already eaten the Revive-Revive Fruit, he would have devoured it on the spot. The strongest Logia—the Rumble-Rumble Fruit, boasting unparalleled speed and attack power...

How tempting!

Meanwhile, Fishman Tom examined the altar's murals, astonished to find depictions of beings from other planets—the Lunarians? The Endless Earth? The Blue Sea? Sky Islands? The intricate web of relationships left him stunned.

Listening to their guide's explanation, they learned an ancient legend: long ago, Lunarians descended from the Endless Earth in search of energy, as their lunar resources were nearly depleted. They settled on Bika Island, drawn to its constant lightning, and built devices to harness its power. Periodically, they would descend to collect stored energy.

However, something eventually triggered a great upheaval on the moon, cutting off all communication. The site was gradually deified by the island's inhabitants, who began worshiping it as sacred.

At some unknown point in history, the fruit they had been offering at the altar transformed into the golden, lightning-marked Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Believing it a divine gift, they had preserved it for generations, never allowing it to rot—a miracle that only reinforced their faith.

"Brook, Captain! There really are blueprints for building a ship here!"

Fishman Tom rummaged through a high-tech-looking drawer, unearthing books, documents, and blueprints detailing Lunarian airships powered by lightning!

"This is amazing! We're going to build a flying ship in the Sky Kingdom before setting off for the New World!"

Brook's excitement was palpable, and his crew shared in his anticipation.

"Gold is the best conductor of electricity. Let's build a golden ship! Yohoho~"

"A golden flying ship? Brook, we'll be the most extravagant pirate crew in history!"

"Not just that, Captain! There's a lightning storage system beneath this altar. If we incorporate it into our ship, it'll be even more powerful!"

"Excellent! This island must become part of the Sky Kingdom!"

Brook practically leaped with joy. Now, the only question was—who should eat the Rumble-Rumble Fruit? Redfield or Shakky?

"Tom, this time, I want you to craft the strongest ship in the world. Use the ancient warship blueprints I gave you before—our future pirate ship is in your hands!"

"I understand, Captain Brook! I'll build the mightiest ship in history!"

Tears welled up in Fishman Tom's eyes, his passion ignited. He longed to begin immediately, combining the technology of airships and ancient warships to design a vessel that would transcend its era!

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"Redfield, this is the strongest Logia-type Devil Fruit—the Rumble-Rumble Fruit. Do you want it?"

Redfield's talent and potential far exceeded Shakky's. His exceptional Observation Haki made him the perfect match for this fruit.

Shakky, though envious, remained silent. She would abide by the captain's decision—besides, there were always Mythical Zoans to seek out later.

Redfield understood Shakky's feelings, but the fact that Brook had directly asked him made it clear who the captain favored.

Though he had always viewed Devil Fruit users as vulnerable 'landlubbers,' the Rumble-Rumble Fruit was an exception. With its power, even flight was effortless.

"Captain Brook, you are the man I respect most in this lifetime."

Kneeling on one knee, Redfield accepted the Rumble-Rumble Fruit with unwavering resolve, biting into it.

Electricity surged violently as he forced himself to swallow every last bite, his body crackling with newfound power!

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