Chapter 542 Live Broadcast

In most situations, Uta was actually a very cheerful and optimistic person.

Gradually accepting the identities of a god and an adventurer in her heart, she found it much easier to interact with Kouta and the others. She also began to truly appreciate the unique differences in Guina and the rest, feeling as relaxed as she did on the Red-Haired Pirates, at times even showing a hint of nostalgia in her eyes.

Guina and the others didn't hold any grudges about Uta attacking them earlier. After all, given their pirate identity, they had encountered no small amount of malice from civilians on their journey, so they didn't dwell on Uta's actions this time.

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In the setting sun, Elegia possessed a rare, shattered beauty.

However, those who could appreciate this fractured loveliness were in no mood to do so.

The Freedom docked.

Seeing that it was nearing evening, everyone decided to explore the legendary island the following morning.

Subsequently, some set up pots, others started fires, and some began preparing ingredients. With the addition of outsiders, Kouta and the others decided to hold a feast on the beach. This was followed by a lively bonfire party. The star of the evening wasn't Kouta, but Brook, the musician of the Freedom Adventure Group.

Bathed in the orange-yellow flames and the lingering glow of the setting sun, the afro-haired skeleton took out his violin and played the first familiar notes. Then, Brook's voice, tinged with weariness, resounded.

"Yohohoho! Yohohoho!"

The crew looked at Brook, grinned, put down their meat and drinks, and began to sing along loudly.

"Yohohoho! Yohohoho!"

Just then, an ancient piano magically floated out of the ship's hold and landed gently on the sand.

Seeing the silver-haired youth stand up and elegantly sit before the piano, Uta curiously asked Guina beside her, "Mr. Kouta can play the piano?"

"Mm!" Guina looked at Kouta with a smile full of undisguised affection. "Kouta not only plays, but he can sing too!"

*Ding!*

His slender fingers, like ballet dancers on a stage, gracefully twirled and leaped across the keys. Accompanying Brook's violin, the ancient piano notes, imbued with the weight of time, combined with Kouta's youthful yet world-weary voice. The song "Binks' Sake" began.

Watching A Hua and the others sing along with the youth and the afro-skeleton's violin, Uta's eyes couldn't help but show a hint of envy. She remembered the joy she felt on Shanks' ship. "Binks' Sake" was a pirate song, a song of yearning for freedom and happiness, and a hymn for countless drifters on the sea. To begin a feast with this song was a tacit tradition for many in this world.

As the song ended, Kouta looked up, met Brook's gaze, and then they both burst into laughter.

"Uta."

As if remembering something, Kouta stopped laughing and turned to wake Uta, who had let out a small sound.

"What is it?" Uta asked, tilting her head in confusion.

"Would you like to sing a song?" Kouta stood up and offered the seat before the piano.

"Sing! Sing! Sing!" Hearing Kouta's suggestion, A Hua and the others nearby also raised their hands and cheered loudly.

Brook put down his violin and looked at Uta, smiling, "Miss Uta, your singing voice is like the voice of God, bringing joy to people. Such a beautiful sound should not be confined to this small island." As he spoke, Brook extended his hand and, with a *crack*, opened his skull in surprise at Uta's gaze, pulling out a Den Den Mushi from within.

"What is this?" Uta had certainly seen Den Den Mushi before, but one taken from Brook's head was new to her.

"This one?" Brook held up the Den Den Mushi, explaining to Uta with a smile, "This is the latest Transponder Snail. It can transmit the images here all over the world."

"Transponder Snail..."

"Transmit all over the world..."

Upon hearing Brook's words, Uta's eyes suddenly lit up. At that moment, she looked at the Den Den Mushi in Brook's hand as if she had discovered a peerless treasure. Wasn't this Den Den Mushi the perfect key to what she desired and the achievement Gordon expected her to attain?

Brook looked at Uta, whose emotions were clearly stirred, and smiled slightly. He then opened the Den Den Mushi and placed it on a large rock nearby, facing them.

At the same time, Kouta, also from the ship's hold, controlled a large Transponder Snail with his abilities to fly out, projecting the image onto the hull of the Freedom. The image flickered for a moment, then, amidst static, Brook's figure emerged. Around the screen, small frames gradually appeared, showing people watching eagerly, as well as what looked like a bar hall.

"Alright everyone, did you miss me?" With everything ready, Brook, wearing a gentleman's top hat, diamond-shaped sunglasses that had appeared from nowhere, and a plush coat, was no longer an elegant musician but a raging rock singer.

"It's Brook, Mr. Brook is online." The moment they saw Brook's figure on the massive Transponder Snail, everyone clearly became excited.

"Yohohoho!"

*Zing~*

Brook bowed slightly, laughed into the Transponder Snail, then vigorously strummed the electric guitar he had switched to, replacing his violin. "Everyone, the star tonight isn't me, but the beautiful young lady behind me." He then pointed at Uta and introduced her loudly, "Please welcome, Miss Uta."

Just as Brook finished speaking, A Hua, from an unknown source, directed a spotlight straight at Uta, who looked slightly bewildered. The blinding white light instantly brought Uta back to her senses. To be honest, she was a bit dumbfounded at that moment. The Brook who had been an elegant musician moments before now felt like a completely different person. In reality, Brook hadn't changed; this was his true nature. He was, in fact, a rock singer, and his favorite music was rock, as evidenced by his afro.

After obtaining the latest Transponder Snail from Vegapunk, Brook had begun his live broadcasts on the ship. Although he had only had the broadcasting equipment for just over a week, the novelty of this new form of streaming, combined with Brook's unique musical charisma, had quickly attracted a considerable number of fans. In this short period, he had gained significant fame worldwide. With his distinctive musical appeal, Brook was now gradually evolving into a "King of Souls."