Chapter 206 Heading to Giant Country, Charlotte Linlin's Contact
"This is a Poneglyph, right!"
Tesoro was so surprised that his voice became somewhat shrill—quite unbecoming for a professional singer.
But you couldn't blame him, because what appeared before them now was truly extraordinary.
Poneglyphs were things the World Government explicitly forbade anyone from seeking. Once discovered, it was an unforgivable crime.
"Hey, hey, hey, this isn't something that should be casually shown to others, is it?" Tesoro was greatly shocked.
"And it's not an ordinary Poneglyph."
Brett played dumb. "It's one of the four Road Poneglyphs that point to Laugh Tale's location."
Tesoro's body shook again.
Was it even more precious than he'd thought?
"Hahahaha, it's not something shameful!"
Cat Viper laughed heartily. "No need to keep secrets from friends!"
Such generous people.
Brett sighed internally.
This meant he'd already gathered the text from two stones.
No, it should be three.
After all, Fish-Man Island once had a Road Poneglyph too. Though no one could decipher what was written on it during the long years, rubbings still existed.
That left only the stone in Charlotte Linlin's possession.
If he could get that stone and find Nico Robin in the West Blue, he could go directly to Laugh Tale and become Pirate King.
"This is what our tribe has guarded for generations."
Duke Dogstorm said calmly. "Someday, the text recorded here will be used by someone and become a driving force for the arrival of a new era."
"Is that so?"
Tesoro laughed. "Do you think we're the ones who'll bring change?"
"No one knows when such things will happen or who will drive them until they truly arrive!"
Cat Viper laughed heartily. "We just need to do what we should and want to do. We simply think—"
"Since we're already friends, you're trustworthy."
Duke Dogstorm nodded silently.
Truly generous and moving people.
"Of course."
Brett also nodded. "Since we're already comrades, we naturally need to trust each other."
The group smiled at each other.
"Anyway, we'll infiltrate Wano Country later."
Duke Dogstorm said seriously. "First we'll try to contact Kawamatsu and the others, then wait for an opportunity."
"When the time is ripe, we'll gather all our forces and completely crush the Beasts Pirates!"
Tesoro punched the air forcefully.
"Exactly!"
Cat Viper laughed heartily.
The journey to Zou was now complete.
Brett's purpose had been perfectly achieved—he'd successfully become strategic partners with the Mink tribe and even obtained the Road Poneglyph here.
Tesoro's talent show plans were a bit troublesome to carry out on this island though.
It was simply too isolated, located on an elephant's back, making it extremely difficult for subordinates to establish operations.
So Tesoro's final decision was to let the Minks plan it themselves—he just needed to explain the general process.
"This country is full of wildness! If it were cookie-cutter like other countries, it would be boring instead!"
Tesoro said excitedly. "If it's more authentic, it might be even more attractive."
Brett had no opinion on this.
"Anyway, if you encounter any trouble, feel free to contact us."
When parting, Duke Dogstorm said seriously.
"Right, we're already friends." Cat Viper also said.
"Same here—don't hesitate to ask when you need help."
Brett also said with a smile.
"Then, goodbye."
"Goodbye."
Under Tesoro's control, the metal ship mixed with large amounts of gold slowly rose into the air, then flew away from the elephant's back.
"ROOOAR!"
As the ship descended toward the sea, the giant elephant beside them suddenly raised its head and cried out.
"Hey! Brett, look! It's spraying water!"
Tesoro clung to the ship's rail and shouted in delight.
Brett looked up just in time to see the elephant raise its head too.
Its pillar-like trunk rose high, and enormous water columns gushed out, surging tens of thousands of meters into the sky.
Then, under gravity's pull, the scattered water flows began falling.
They formed a downpour.
This was the life-giving rain for Zou.
Though honestly, it was somewhat disgusting—after all, it was water sucked into Zunesha's body and then sprayed back out.
Brett raised his right hand. Armament Haki immediately spread out, forming a huge invisible barrier that easily blocked all the falling rainwater.
"Hey, hey, you..."
Tesoro couldn't help clicking his tongue.
He'd really been left far behind by Brett in terms of Haki.
Brett continued looking up.
In the sky, under the sunlight's illumination, a brilliant rainbow appeared.
How beautiful.
Brett sighed with emotion.
The Minks living on the elephant's back must often see such sights.
This was their homeland's beautiful scenery, the view they wanted to fight for.
The ship descended back to the sea surface. Two Sea Kings that had been following Zunesha quickly approached, and Brett had them pull the ship again.
"Next is the final target."
"Mm, probably the most troublesome target too. Your reputation might not be very useful anymore, Brett."
"Not surprising, considering it's Elbaf—the world's strongest country."
The ship gradually sailed away.
Then.
ROOOAR.
The giant elephant suddenly began its long cry.
Brett turned back.
He suddenly felt some massive will observing him.
But after turning around, that feeling had already disappeared.
Had that elephant noticed him?
Regardless, the journey to Zou was over, but Brett and Tesoro's voyage wasn't finished yet.
Next was the final and most difficult target.
Elbaf.
The world's strongest country, the land of giants.
When talking about uniting the world's minority ethnic groups, they were naturally the race that couldn't be ignored most.
Then.
Not long after leaving Zou, while sailing toward Elbaf, a phone call suddenly came through.
Brett answered with some surprise.
He thought something had happened on Fish-Man Island that required contacting him.
But after hearing the voice from the Den Den Mushi's mouth, he knew it wasn't.
Because this voice was all too familiar.
"Mama mama! Brett! I heard you're going to Elbaf? How about coming to Whole Cake Island first? I have something to ask of you!"
The information network was truly well-informed.
So what did Linlin want to ask of him?
He didn't even need to guess—there was only one answer.
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