The samurai and residents of Ebisu Town knelt in awe, chanting that the Sword God had descended. Their faces mixed terror and excitement—this was a power straight out of legend, like a divine force!

Should they abandon worshiping Wano’s guardian deity, and switch to honoring the Sword God instead?

In Ringo, Shimotsuki Toramaru spotted the terrifying strike and grabbed his beloved sword, racing toward the Heart Forge!

What kind of monstrous weapon had Brook and Shimotsuki Kozaburo created? The power was off the charts!

Could it be a divine artifact surpassing the Supreme Grade blades?

Shimotsuki Toramaru sprinted at full speed, his expression growing grimmer. That sword aura was horrifying. If Brook couldn’t hold back and turned against the Kozuki family, how could he stop him?!

Thankfully, Kozuki Oden was Brook’s informal apprentice. A master wouldn’t seize his student’s homeland, right?

From what the samurai who’d joined Hell Underworld had said, Brook ruled dozens of islands in the outside seas, each as grand as Wano.

As long as Kozuki Oden stayed on good terms with Brook, there was no need to worry about Brook taking Wano. After all, Brook handed off conquered islands to others to manage!

That management role could easily stay with the Kozuki family. He just hoped Sukiyaki could see that.

Otherwise, if Sukiyaki clashed with Brook, it would spell doom!

But with Oden’s connection, there was room to maneuver!

...

"Yohohoho! Seven Star, you’re truly a quasi-divine artifact beyond Supreme Grade! I’ll make you famous across the seas! What Supreme Grade like Yoru, or Rocks’ blade... they’re trash compared to you!!"

Brook laughed heartily, thrilled with the Seven Star Sword’s power. It outmatched a clash between two Emperors, and it could sway weak-willed foes, even bend them to his control!

"That’s right! I need more blood and souls to feast on, then I’ll become a true divine artifact. Master, remember to feed me plenty of Haki and souls..."

What kind of devilish talk was this?

Did it mean he had to kill more?

Brook cooled down. The Seven Star Sword was a true demon blade, surpassing cursed swords, demon swords, and evil swords. He had to be careful not to let it spiral into uncontrolled brutality!

"Relax, you’ll get all the Haki you need. Head back for now."

Brook sheathed the Seven Star Sword and headed back. Thankfully, it was blood-bound and soul-bound to him, linked by his fruit power—no risk of it going rogue!

But with the sword soul so new and untainted, Brook had plenty of time to guide it!

...

Before Brook reached the Forge, Redfield and Shimotsuki Kozaburo rushed out, relieved to see him unharmed.

"Yohohoho, Seven Star, go with Kozaburo to finish the final forging!"

Brook instructed the sword soul, ensuring it wouldn’t harm Shimotsuki Kozaburo. After all, he was one of its creators and deserved to handle it!

"Brook-sama, does this divine sword really have one of those legendary one-in-a-million sword spirits??" Shimotsuki Kozaburo reacted instantly, his eyes widening in disbelief!

While his Enma blade had a faint consciousness, it was miles from a true intelligent sword spirit!

He never dreamed he’d witness a real sword soul today—and this wasn’t some sorcery from Lady Linlin. This was a genuine legendary sword spirit!

"Yes, his name is Seven Star. Take good care of him—make him look sharp!"

Brook handed over the Seven Star Sword. As his personal blade now, it was bound to him, but he’d allow others with permission!

"A sword spirit, huh~"

Shimotsuki Kozaburo’s hands trembled as he accepted the blade, caressing it like a cherished child!

"Thick-brows, hurry up and make me look cooler! Stop fondling me—I’m my master’s killing tool!"

A fierce, childish voice rang in Shimotsuki Kozaburo’s ears. He glimpsed the faint, ethereal soul form of the Seven Star sword soul, leaving him ecstatic!

"I see it—it’s real! I can die happy now!!"

Shimotsuki Kozaburo wept with joy. He’d forged a divine artifact with a sword spirit!

"Awesome, Brook! Congrats on your new signature sword!!"

Charlotte Linlin scooped up Brook, smooshing him into her chest in excited rubs.

Redfield and the crew chimed in with congratulations. They’d witnessed a legend—a sword spirit! Brook truly was a miracle-maker!

"Alright, alright, let’s finish up inside first!"

Brook nearly lost himself in Charlotte Linlin’s vast embrace and wriggled free. Some fiery lessons were best saved for later!

Shimotsuki Kozaburo dashed back to the forge, fitting the Seven Star Sword with a guard, hilt, ray skin wrap, and pommel braid. He crafted an ornate sheath, and the perfect Seven Star Sword was born!

"Brook-sama, the quasi-divine Seven Star Sword is now your exclusive named blade!!!"

Shimotsuki Kozaburo learned the name from the sword soul. A spirit-bound sword rarely switched owners.

Even passed to heirs, it might not acknowledge them—some spirits died with their masters, others slumbered until finding a worthy successor!

"Yohohoho! One day, the Seven Star Sword will make the entire sea tremble in fear!!"

Brook drew the blade, thrusting it skyward with a laugh. The sword soul responded, erupting in brilliant crimson light, its menacing aura overwhelming!

Shimotsuki Kozaburo stared in a daze. Thankfully, Brook wasn’t a slaughterer. If this demon sword fell into cruel hands, it would be a catastrophe!

"What a wicked demon blade!!!"

Ringo Daimyo Shimotsuki Toramaru arrived at the Forge, stunned by the Seven Star Sword’s malevolent vibe. He’d never seen such an evil cursed sword.

Even the legendary blades couldn’t compare, right?

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