One Piece: Capitalist Brook's Crew Expansion Plan-Chapter 129: - : Wilank

Under the overwhelming presence of the old Ice Demon, everyone trembled... yet their thoughts were all over the place. Among them, Wilank was especially furious inside. This old man—he was nothing but a stumbling block to the growth of both giant tribes.

As for the human pirates, their hearts were already made up. They were done with the Ice Demon Pirates. If the old Ice Demon died and Wilank took over, this wouldn’t be a pirate war anymore—it would turn into a full-blown race war.

If the Ice Snow Giants and the warriors of Elbaf set sail together, how many islands would be wiped off the map? Hopefully, strong human powers would step in to stop these war-crazed giants.

"It seems you’re all still clinging to hope... Fine, then. Today, I officially pass the Ice Demon Pirates on to you. But from now on, the crew is completely cut off from the Land of Ice and Snow.

Don’t come back unless you have to. As for the territories—you can do whatever the hell you want with them."

The old Ice Demon could already feel the rising dissent from Wilank and the other giants. In order to preserve the Ice Snow Giants and prevent Wilank from dragging them into a pit of destruction, he had no choice but to retire early to the Land of Ice and Snow, doing what little he could to protect his homeland.

"What?! Captain, don’t abandon us!"

Wilank burst into tears—but deep inside, he was thrilled. The old man was finally stepping down. He was sick of obeying his orders and being holed up in these frozen seas.

It was time to expand. Time to show the world the power of the Ice Snow Giants. He would team up with the warriors of Elbaf and conquer the New World.

"Those who wish to follow Wilank, go with him. Those who want a quiet life with me in the Land of Ice and Snow—stay."

The old Ice Demon had no choice but to separate the warmongers from the pacifists, hoping to preserve his people’s future. He could already feel that his time was running short—maybe a year or two at most. He didn’t have many more battles left in him.

Wilank’s expression shifted instantly. This old bastard—still trying to keep people? But Wilank wasn’t strong enough yet to go against him. For now, he’d just take his followers and leave.

"For the glory of the Ice Snow Giants—those who are willing to explore the seas with me and restore the legacy of the Ice Demon Pirates, let’s go!"

With Wilank’s battle cry, a wave of war-thirsty Ice Snow Giants and Elbaf warriors rallied behind him, their spirits ablaze. They boarded their massive ship and launched into conquest.

Only a few Ice Snow Giants and a handful of human pirates remained. Not a single Elbaf warrior stayed behind.

"You humans should leave too. Go chase your own futures."

The old Ice Demon dissolved the crew of human pirates. Then, weary and solemn, he led his remaining kin back to the Land of Ice and Snow. There, he officially closed the borders, cutting nearly all ties with the outside world. Even returning Ice Snow Giants had to seek approval.

...

Under Wilank’s command, the new Ice Demon Pirates immediately launched assaults on rival crews’ territories, loudly declaring his succession as captain.

In no time, they expanded out in a fan-shaped arc from the Land of Ice and Snow, seizing islands from various pirate crews—even going after the strongholds of the so-called overlords. With both Ice Snow Giants and Elbaf warriors unleashed, chaos exploded across the sea.

"What?! That bastard Wilank dared invade my territory?"

On Puso Island, Dawei, captain of the Sea Siren Pirates, one of the New World’s three rising overlords—flew into a rage. He immediately summoned his crew, determined to take Wilank down personally.

So the old Ice Demon’s dead? And this brat’s the new captain? Perfect. The New World might finally have room for a real overlord.

Dawei had the highest bounty of the three upstart overlords—1.6 billion Belly—and was the most likely to shake off the label of "false emperor." He had no respect for the other so-called rising powers, and the current chaos around the Ice Demon Pirates was the perfect opportunity.

News of the shift spread like wildfire among all the dominant crews. The old Ice Demon was either retired or dead, and Wilank—his second-in-command—had taken the throne.

"Ha! The perfect storm. With the Ice Demon Pirates making waves, the New World is getting deliciously chaotic!"

Rocks set his eyes on Dawei. That guy actually wanted to defeat Wilank’s Ice Demon Pirates and use the fame to ascend to true overlord status?

Last time, Rocks had missed his chance to ambush Edward. He wasn’t going to miss again.

Edward was still hiding in his lair, nursing his injuries. He had no interest in the alliance anymore—but the Vesper Pirates still kept a close eye on Rocks’ movements.

Rocks, however, was already a step ahead. This time, he planned to catch Dawei off guard—and maybe even crush the Ice Demon Pirates completely. If possible, he’d try to recruit some giants too.

...

On Madagascar Island, Vesper snorted when he heard that Dawei planned to single-handedly take down Wilank’s new Ice Demon Pirates with just the Sea Sirens.

So your ambition’s inflating that fast, huh? If I hadn’t been blocking Rocks up front, you lot wouldn’t have gotten the breathing room to grow like this.

These Ice Giants and Elbaf giants think they’re invincible just because the old man’s gone?

Fine. Let Dawei and Wilank tear into each other. I’ll just keep my eye on Rocks.

...

"Brook, that new rising overlord, Dawei, is going to clash with the new Ice Demon Pirates. Should we do something?"

Those Den Den Mushi we handed out as prizes to spy networks are working too well. Faster than News Coo or any freelance journalist.

"Their fight’s their problem," Brook replied calmly. "We use the chaos to grow. Any word from our intel networks about Sleeping Ancient Town?"

"There’s a lead!" Antonio responded quickly. "We’ve found several places with that name, but only one island matches both the name and the legends about vampires!"

"Then what are we waiting for? While the others are busy brawling, we go hunt that Devil Fruit!"

Brook was laser-focused on the Vampire Devil Fruit. A Mythical Zoan—rumored to grant eternal youth—it was too good to pass up.

Redfield and Golden Lion had originally planned to sneak over and spectate the rising overlords’ showdown, but when they heard Brook was searching for a Devil Fruit for Shakky, they dropped that idea fast and joined him instead.

"Brook, you’re the best! Love you~!"

Shakky jumped into Brook’s arms, happily rubbing against him. Nearby, Stussy looked eager to join in, while Charlotte Linlin watched enviously—wishing she had a more huggable form like Shakky’s.

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