Brook listened to Benedict’s words with a hint of helplessness.
He was naturally clear about his own strength.
Furthermore, he was a dead person himself. Being able to revive due to the fruit’s ability was already quite good.
After joining the Xuanwu Navy, his strength had indeed improved significantly, and he had also mastered Armament Haki.
Could anyone imagine?
He, who was merely bones, had actually mastered Armament Haki.
The moment he activated his ability, his white bones turned black as if poisoned, and they were incredibly hard.
His ability to learn Armament Haki had amazed everyone.
It was precisely for this reason that Benedict’s gaze turned to Brook once more.
Of course, what was even more important was that Brook’s ability led to the underworld.
So, could Brook enter the underworld and bring back some people from centuries ago?
Would the truth of history from centuries ago be revealed in a more detailed and truthful manner because of this?
In reality, for Benedict, the truth of history from centuries ago was not important.
What was important was how to overthrow the rule of the World Nobles and how to kill Im.
Everything else was merely an explanation for the common people.
It could also be said that it was merely a pretext for overthrowing the World Nobles.
“Have you considered the development direction of your Devil Fruit ability?”
Benedict inquired.
Helping Brook awaken his Devil Fruit ability was not difficult, but the direction of awakening was also very important.
Brook pondered for a moment and replied, “Music, swordsmanship.”
“Through performance, release the power of the soul and attack the soul.”
“Through swordsmanship, unleash the power of the underworld to gain greater destructive force.”
“Have you never thought about how to travel to the underworld?” Benedict frowned and asked again.
Brook was slightly stunned, then murmured, “The path to the underworld?”
“If the soul leaves the body, and the direction it yearns for is the underworld, it should be able to reach it.”
“Do you feel it?” Benedict’s heart stirred. Did this mean there was a guidance from the underworld’s power?
“There is indeed a special feeling.”
“Every time I release my soul, it feels like there is a voice in my mind, calling me to a certain place.”
Brook tried his best to recall.
He had possessed the power of the Yomi Yomi no Mi for a long time.
When he was merely a wandering soul, he had constantly felt the guidance of this voice.
After he found his body and returned to it, this voice disappeared.
Furthermore, Brook had speculated about how his soul had returned to the human world.
Now, with Benedict’s pointed reminder, he suddenly felt that perhaps he had escaped from the underworld.
However, would there be danger if he actively entered the underworld?
“Work hard, this is a very good direction.”
“I can help you awaken your Devil Fruit ability, but the direction in which it develops still requires your subjective will.”
“This will determine the direction your Devil Fruit ability will develop and what kind of abilities you will gain.”
Brook nodded solemnly, indicating he understood.
Benedict did not waste any more time and used the Devil Fruit Awakening Charm on Brook.
Unlike the reactions of others, Brook’s demeanor was significantly calmer. He lay down on the ground and directly entered a state of sleep.
However, it could be felt that Brook’s soul strength had become even more formidable, and a dangerous aura emanated from him.
Benedict glanced at him a few times, instructed people to guard him and not disturb him, and then paid him no further mind.
Unlike others who needed to be driven, Brook’s strength depended on the fortitude of his own soul.
Even though his Devil Fruit ability had awakened, how to develop it varied from person to person.
Ordinary awakening potions could grant people greater potential, thus providing more room for improvement and leading to stronger combat power.
As such, Yasuo, Vanomas Yujiro, and Yelusji would need sufficient time and strength to be pushed.
For this purpose, Benedict directly ordered Saitama and Li Chungang, the mascots guarding the Xuanwu Navy headquarters, to begin training the three of them.
This was known as hellish training.
Benedict had only one requirement for them: to stimulate their potential and increase their strength as quickly as possible so that they could exert the expected destructive power when facing the demon army.
The only regret for Benedict was that the Devil Fruit Awakening Charm could be redeemed with Justice Points, but the ordinary awakening potion could not.
Therefore, it was limited.
There would not be too many people who could achieve SS-class combat power.
This was dangerous for the Xuanwu Navy, who might face a large-scale demon legion.
Gourmet Island.
Since the Great Tengu Qingfeng no longer concealed his identity.
Therefore, there were almost no pirates on Gourmet Island at this time.
Why?
Because the Xuanwu Navy had zero tolerance for pirates.
If they continued to stay on Gourmet Island, wouldn’t they be walking into a trap?
The combat strength on Gourmet Island was not weak at all.
With the absence of pirates, it had instead become a holy land for many royalties and nobles to visit.
The reason for this was that the delicacies here were truly exquisite.
Bartholomew stared blankly at Benedict in the distance, filled with admiration, but also trembling with fear.
After all, before joining Gourmet Island, he truly did not know that Gourmet Island was a product of the Xuanwu Navy and a place for intelligence gathering.
He envied Benedict’s power, marveled at the series of events Benedict had orchestrated, and was also terrified of Benedict’s identity.
His arrival on Gourmet Island was open and aboveboard, without any pretense.
Looking at Bartholomew, this child, Benedict became interested.
His Barrier-Barrier Fruit ability was quite good.
However, apart from defense, his offensive capabilities were clearly lacking.
But what would be the effect if this guy’s ability awakened?
Benedict was filled with curiosity.
“Chicken-comb kid, come here for a moment.” Benedict called out to Bartholomew.
Bartholomew was first stunned by the words, feeling fear, but also a hint of joy.
With a heart full of unease, Bartholomew still walked over.
“Bartholomew, a Barrier-Barrier Fruit user, have you thought about how to develop your Devil Fruit ability?”
Bartholomew was clearly stunned.
But this guy was also a clever person, and he immediately understood, quickly saying loudly, “To freely create even larger barriers, to block all attacks, and if possible, to counter-kill the enemy.”
Benedict pondered for a moment and said, “Reflection damage?”
“That is an interesting idea. Then have you thought about how to reflect damage back at the enemy?”
“I am trying my best, Marshal.” Bartholomew thought for a moment and responded seriously.
“Keep up the good work!” Benedict looked at Bartholomew’s physical fitness and realized there was still room for improvement.
Powerful abilities, without sufficiently strong physical fitness, were very dangerous.
“Qingfeng, arrange for someone to send this guy for special training,” Benedict immediately said to Great Tengu Qingfeng.
Great Tengu Qingfeng nodded, looked at the captain beside him, and the captain immediately made arrangements.
Bartholomew excitedly clenched his fist, full of anticipation.
Little did he know how cruel the hellish special training awaiting him would be.