The answer
Shame his appearance brings. Franky asked Brook whether he understands how it would affect anyone who encounters him.
Ch. 459, p. 5open pagesettled: yes
Key facts
- Where
- Ch. 459Thriller Bark
- Status
- Settled · Ch. 459
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Chapter 459 · updated
Franky asked Brook whether he knew how people would react to a talking skeleton trying to become friends with such a disgusting being. In chapter 459 Franky recounts asking Brook a rather rude question while attempting to recruit him as a comrade. Brook rejected the offer by denying the completeness of his own existence. Franky nevertheless became convinced that Brook was a real man after their conversation. Franky then challenges Brook's way of living by questioning whether Brook understands the shame his appearance would bring upon anyone who encounters him. Brook listens silently as Franky presses the point that such an appearance would stain others with shame even after escaping the Florian Triangle. The exchange transforms Brook from a strange skeleton into a figure with weight and dignity in the eyes of the crew. ch. 459, p. 5 Franky concludes that Brook's secret was enough to earn immediate respect. ch. 459, p. 6