Sengoku messed it up!
When Sengoku was defeated as the golden giant Buddha, he fell from the sky and crashed into the ice, people all over the world who were watching the live broadcast erupted into chaos!
That man is Marine Fleet Admiral Sengoku!
In the eyes of ordinary people, this kind of existence is the strongest among the Marines, yet he was defeated today!
Defeated by this sudden rise of an unknown pirate! You know, even after the Summit War, the latest bounty for the Buggy Pirates hasn't been released yet.
On the arrest warrant, Buggy's bounty is still 15 million Belly—Buggy the clown.
It's not the [Godslayer Buggy] that is now recognized by the world! The current situation is quite ironic, to say the least.
Buggy the clown, with a bounty of 15 million Belly, first participated in the Summit War and rescued Fire Fist Ace son of the pirate king.
Then he defied the Celestial Dragons again, capturing them and even executing them today! All these were done under the command of an unknown pirate before the Summit War with just 15 million belly of bounty.
The absence of the updated bounty is precisely why, even after watching the live broadcast of the Summit War, the members of the original Buggy Pirates still can't believe that the invincible man from the Summit War is their former captain, Buggy the Clown.
Even Alvida, who has the most drastic glow-up, found herself in a state of bewilderment and self-doubt after witnessing the live broadcast of the Summit War.
Today, Alvida can be considered the strongest member of the former Buggy Pirates.
Just as everyone was looking up to her, asking her to make a decision, and inquiring about finding their captain, news arrived that Buggy had beaten up and captured Celestial Dragons. Upon hearing this news, the entire original Buggy Pirates crew was utterly stunned.
For a while, many members of the pirate group retreated and chose not to seek out Buggy.
Numerous crew members opted to flee, leaving only Alvida, Cabaji, Mohji the animal trainer, the chubby lion Richie, and a few other loyal individuals. With determination, they followed Buggy's path to Fish-Men Island.
After narrowly escaping danger, they finally arrived at Fish-Men Island, only to learn that it had become the territory of the Buggy Pirates.
Without the unmistakable clown skull emblem on the island, they would have struggled to believe their eyes.
As they were about to inquire about their captain's whereabouts, they overheard the Fishmen and Merfolk talking about the ongoing second live broadcast of Buggy Pirates at Gyoncorde Plaza.
Filled with excitement, they rushed to Gyoncorde Plaza and heard the news that their captain was preparing to execute the Celestial Dragons!
Alvida was left completely numb.
After Sengoku's defeat, the three admirals—Kizaru, Aokiji, and Akainu—almost simultaneously disengaged from the battle and headed toward Sengoku.
Although Fujitora and Green Bull also withdrew from the fray, they remained vigilant rather than following suit. They were wary of Buggy, Dragon, and Kaido, who was flying in the sky in his dragon form.
They were concerned that these ruthless individuals might take advantage of the situation and collectively attack Sengoku, which would result in a significant loss for the Marines and the world government.
Given the presence of the leader from the Revolutionary Army, Fujitora and Green Bull believed such an outcome wasn't far from possible. If they were in the shoes of the revolutionary leader, they would naturally aim to weaken the power of the world government.
Kizaru, Akainu, and Aokiji, on the other hand, harboured no worries. Even if Buggy and Kaido joined forces to target Sengoku, Dragon wouldn't allow it—unless he wanted to experience the wrath of his old man's iron fist.
From their perspective, no one in the world would willingly trade blows with Garp's legendary strength. This was especially true for Dragon, who had been raised by Garp since childhood. The thought of killing Uncle Sengoku? Tomorrow, Garp would traverse the world seeking confrontation with Dragon!
Of course, neither Kizaru, Akainu, nor Aokiji intended to inform Fujitora and Green Bull of their musings. Buggy, however, had a better understanding than the three of them. Thus, he brushed off Kaido's hints, opting not to coerce Dragon. Regardless, considering the situation, the play still required some finesse.
Without delay, Buggy transformed into a streak of white-gold light, traversing the sky in an instant to appear above Fujitora and Green Bull. He gazed at them indifferently and remarked, "You two can either leave now, or we can consider trading Sengoku's life for yours. Your choice."
With that said, Buggy broke into a sudden laugh, his clown makeup vivid, "It just dawned on me that teaming up with Kaido could also be an option. What do you say? Oh, I almost forgot—our revolutionary army leader, Dragon, is also here. What's your move? Ready for more pain?"
Being confronted by Buggy at such proximity, neither Fujitora nor Green Bull appeared pleased. However, upon seeing Gabban, Bullet, Enel, Crocodile, Doringo, and Sanjuan Wolf gathering behind Buggy, as well as Jinbei and Sunbell watching from the sea, they instinctively halted their intentions to retort. It seemed wiser to avoid escalating the situation any further at the moment.
Exercising caution seemed the prudent choice!
After all, facing the group of formidable individuals before them, Fujitora and Green Bull recognized the need for restraint.
It couldn't be denied—the current might of the Buggy Pirates was undeniably fearsome.
The odds of overcoming them seemed slim! If another conflict arose and Buggy allied with Kaido, the outcome would undoubtedly be unfavourable.
For pirates, alliances are born of shared interests. As Marines, they were acutely aware of this principle.
Pirupirupiru
In the midst of this, a phone on the warship began to ring. Kizaru contemplated for a moment and then walked over to answer it. He responded with a composed tone:
"Moshi, Moshi."
"Kizaru! You useless bastards, you must retrieve Seraphim and bring them back to me!"
On the other end of the line, Jaygarcia Saturn—one of the Five Elders—roared with frustration.
Before Kizaru could utter a word, Buggy's voice resonated through the loud Den den moshi, "Seraphim, you say? Sure, we'll trade them for Sengoku's life! Of course, the heads of your Five Elders are quite enticing as well. After all, killing a Celestial Dragon is no different from killing one of you; it's all murder, right? Hahahaha."
"Buggy the clown! You're courting death! We should have killed all Roger pirates back then!" Jaygarcia Saturn continued to vent his anger through the phone bug.
Even the shouts and the sound of wine bottles smashing from the other four elderly individuals could be faintly heard on the opposite end of the line.
With this thought in mind, the corners of Buggy's mouth curled upwards. He decided to further provoke these old men and sneered:
"Are you Five Elders feeling old age now? Are your knees getting weak?"
As soon as Buggy's words were uttered, it was as if a silent spell had been cast.
Jaygarcia Saturn, who had been roaring moments ago, suddenly fell silent. Even any other noise from the other end of the den den mushi ceased completely.
Click!
A mere second later, the den den mushi was abruptly disconnected.
Holding the phone bug, Kizaru hadn't anticipated that the Five Elders would hang up before he could even respond.
Could it be due to that man? What could he have said that made the Five Elders not only abandon their pursuit of Seraphim but also hang up the call in fear?
How was this possible?
It could be said that within the Marines, aside from Sengoku, Kizaru understood the Five Elders the best. Although these five elderly individuals lacked the air of arrogance that Celestial Dragons exuded, they remained distant and dismissive of others.
Even Sengoku, the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, was regarded as nothing more than a subordinate in their eyes.
This is precisely why Garp refused the position of Admiral. In truth, the three admirals held great respect for Garp. However, it was due to Kizaru's familiarity with these five elders that he was taken aback.
He could distinctly sense that a single sentence from Buggy had sent a shiver down their spines, causing them to hang up the phone without uttering another word.
"Kizaru, let's go," Sengoku's somewhat feeble voice sounded from behind.
After exchanging glances, both Kizaru and Sengoku perceived shock and disbelief in each other's eyes.
Aokiji and Akainu on the side also detected that something was amiss, yet they refrained from inquiring at this moment.
"Aramaki, Fujitaro, let's return," Aokiji addressed Fujitora and Green Bull, who were facing off against the Buggy Pirates.
"Sure thing, we're on our way!" Aramaki had been eager to join the retreat.
There was no other option; not only was there a Devil Fruit ability that could counter him, but the other party's Devil Fruit was also at the same level as his own, and they had both achieved the state of fruit awakening.
The continuation of this battle could spell trouble if it persists like this.
Especially if the opponent chooses to retain Admiral Sengoku, Aramaki firmly believes that Buggy and the others will prioritize killing him over keeping Sengoku!
In some ways, he is much easier to deal with than Sengoku.
Particularly with the Crocodile's cooperation, they could easily overwhelm him if they all attacked at once. Hence, when Fujitora requested him to remain behind, Aramaki felt quite reluctant.
Though he refrained from expressing it, he thought that Fujitora, being blind, wouldn't perceive any displeasure on his face.
Yet, Aramaki remained unaware that Fujitora's senses could discern other people's emotions and thoughts to some extent.
This tiny detail fostered Fujitora's dislike for Aramaki. Such antipathy could grow into repulsion over time! Marked by someone like Fujitora, Aramaki's prospects appeared grim.
Hurriedly mounting his red flower, Aramaki drifted away. Under the watchful gaze of Buggy and others, Fujitora gave him a slight nod and offered a kind smile.
"Buggy, your ambitions are truly astounding, and I hold great admiration for your dreams."
Having spoken his piece, he turned and steered the warship away from Punk Hazard.
Buggy refrained from responding and instead observed Fujitora and the rest departing. At the edge of his vision, he could just make out some unfrozen waves.
Following this battle, the outer islands of Punk Hazard lay in ruins.
A frozen sea and a blazing magma lake had formed, spanning tens of miles in radius.
Two opposing temperatures—one icy, the other scorching—had drastically transformed the climate of Punk Hazard.
Back to the matter at hand...
"Wait! I almost forgot."
As Fujitora and the others soared about a kilometre away, with half of Kaido's form already concealed in the clouds, Buggy's voice momentarily stunned them.
Do you still wish to continue?
This time, you've capitalized on your advantages, Buggy. Are you intent on pressing your advantage further?
Confusion not only befuddled Kaido and Fujitora but also viewers from around the world watching the live broadcast.
Meanwhile, on the Fishmen Island...
Alvida and her crew watched the live broadcast with bated breath.
"Captain Buggy, why are you calling Marine to stop?"
"Wouldn't it be wiser to let those admirals depart swiftly?"
"God, what's going through Captain Buggy's mind? I can't keep up with his thoughts!"
"Quiet!"
Alvida felt a tremendous weight on her shoulders. Every move Buggy made at this point left her utterly bewildered.
She rubbed her forehead, heaving a soft sigh, and could only watch in silence.
Amazon Lily...
The Snake empress, who had just let out a sigh of relief, once again clenched her thumb tightly, her voice laced with concern as she turned to Shakky, "Sister Shakky, why did he suddenly stop them? They've finally decided to retreat! Honestly, it's too risky."
Shakky was taken aback by the question, then cast a half-smile at the empress. Seeing her blush and look away, Shakky shook her head and replied, "Who can say? No one can truly fathom what Buggy Boy is plotting, Hancock. But you needn't worry about his safety."
Upon hearing this, Hancock felt somewhat reassured, yet her lake-blue eyes remained fixed on the live broadcast screen.
In the meantime, Fujitora also brought his flight to a halt.
Kaido, who hovered above the clouds, emerged once more, sticking his inquisitive dragon head out.
On the warship, Kizaru nodded at Fujitora and remarked, "I'll hear what he has to say."
"Good!" Fujitora comprehended Kizaru's intention well: Kizaru's incredible speed could minimize potential risks.
Whoosh.
In the following instant, Kizaru transformed into a radiant golden streak and shot out of the warship toward Buggy and his group.
"May I inquire, what other matters require our attention?" Kizaru eyed Buggy cautiously.
Buggy shrugged indifferently and waved his hand, "Just handling some complications. After contemplating it, I've concluded that it's most fitting for you Marines to deal with these affairs. They're linked to the G5 base, and you can investigate the rest yourself."
While their conversation unfolded, a boat carrying a group of towering children became enveloped in a veil of seawater, hurtling towards them.
Upon witnessing this scene, Kizaru's face was a tapestry of astonishment.
"Giant Corps experiment; you don't mean to say you're unaware," Buggy quipped.
"The children we encountered on this island earlier were abducted by human traffickers for experimentation. We reported the matter to your Marine's G5 base, but there were no updates. Handle the internal situation on your own. I can't be bothered. By the way, get Fujitora involved; he's better suited to handle this."
Kizaru observed the children who had now outgrown him, a mixture of darkness and anger marring his otherwise placid features.
Meanwhile, Fujitora, observing from a distance, sported a crestfallen expression despite his kind demeanour. However, he realized this wasn't the moment for an assault—after all, this event was being broadcast worldwide!
Gritting his teeth, Fujitora commanded the warship carrying the child with the gravity fruit's powers. He then bowed deeply to Buggy and expressed, "Thank you, Mr. Buggy, for entrusting your faith in our Marine. We will certainly bring justice to such malevolent experiments. As the admiral candidate of the Marines, I offer my sincerest apologies. I'm truly sorry!"
"..."
Kizaru at the side let out a sigh, his expression a blend of complex emotions. Finally, he chose silence, transformed into a golden light, and returned to the warship.
Fujitora, on the other hand, steered the ship laden with children away.
As he departed, those watching him felt that Fujitora's posture seemed somewhat slouched compared to before. Especially when those older boys aboard the ship cheered out, "Thanks, Uncle Buggy!"
Roar
A resonating dragon's cry reverberated through the sky. The immense blue dragon vanished into the clouds, while the figures of the Marine Admirals also faded from view as they ascended the heavens.
In a world tinged with an almost surreal atmosphere, the Battle of Punk Hazard, later known as the "Birth of the Godslayer," reached its conclusion.
The ultimate victor remained that legendary figure! Once known as Buggy the Clown. Later he gained the title of Clown Emperor by the masses. Now, due to him, a new era dawns!
Today, following the wind, the waves have risen, fanning the flames within the hearts of all living beings.
Irrespective of whether the World Government sanctions it, from this point onward, this man shall bear that weighty title—God Slayer!
Sengoku messed it up!
When Sengoku was defeated as the golden giant Buddha, he fell from the sky and crashed into the ice, people all over the world who were watching the live broadcast erupted into chaos!
That man is Marine Fleet Admiral Sengoku!
In the eyes of ordinary people, this kind of existence is the strongest among the Marines, yet he was defeated today!
Defeated by this sudden rise of an unknown pirate! You know, even after the Summit War, the latest bounty for the Buggy Pirates hasn't been released yet.
On the arrest warrant, Buggy's bounty is still 15 million Belly—Buggy the clown.
It's not the [Godslayer Buggy] that is now recognized by the world! The current situation is quite ironic, to say the least.
Buggy the clown, with a bounty of 15 million Belly, first participated in the Summit War and rescued Fire Fist Ace son of the pirate king.
Then he defied the Celestial Dragons again, capturing them and even executing them today! All these were done under the command of an unknown pirate before the Summit War with just 15 million belly of bounty.
The absence of the updated bounty is precisely why, even after watching the live broadcast of the Summit War, the members of the original Buggy Pirates still can't believe that the invincible man from the Summit War is their former captain, Buggy the Clown.
Even Alvida, who has the most drastic glow-up, found herself in a state of bewilderment and self-doubt after witnessing the live broadcast of the Summit War.
Today, Alvida can be considered the strongest member of the former Buggy Pirates.
Just as everyone was looking up to her, asking her to make a decision, and inquiring about finding their captain, news arrived that Buggy had beaten up and captured Celestial Dragons. Upon hearing this news, the entire original Buggy Pirates crew was utterly stunned.
For a while, many members of the pirate group retreated and chose not to seek out Buggy.
Numerous crew members opted to flee, leaving only Alvida, Cabaji, Mohji the animal trainer, the chubby lion Richie, and a few other loyal individuals. With determination, they followed Buggy's path to Fish-Men Island.
After narrowly escaping danger, they finally arrived at Fish-Men Island, only to learn that it had become the territory of the Buggy Pirates.
Without the unmistakable clown skull emblem on the island, they would have struggled to believe their eyes.
As they were about to inquire about their captain's whereabouts, they overheard the Fishmen and Merfolk talking about the ongoing second live broadcast of Buggy Pirates at Gyoncorde Plaza.
Filled with excitement, they rushed to Gyoncorde Plaza and heard the news that their captain was preparing to execute the Celestial Dragons!
Alvida was left completely numb.
After Sengoku's defeat, the three admirals—Kizaru, Aokiji, and Akainu—almost simultaneously disengaged from the battle and headed toward Sengoku.
Although Fujitora and Green Bull also withdrew from the fray, they remained vigilant rather than following suit. They were wary of Buggy, Dragon, and Kaido, who was flying in the sky in his dragon form.
They were concerned that these ruthless individuals might take advantage of the situation and collectively attack Sengoku, which would result in a significant loss for the Marines and the world government.
Given the presence of the leader from the Revolutionary Army, Fujitora and Green Bull believed such an outcome wasn't far from possible. If they were in the shoes of the revolutionary leader, they would naturally aim to weaken the power of the world government.
Kizaru, Akainu, and Aokiji, on the other hand, harboured no worries. Even if Buggy and Kaido joined forces to target Sengoku, Dragon wouldn't allow it—unless he wanted to experience the wrath of his old man's iron fist.
From their perspective, no one in the world would willingly trade blows with Garp's legendary strength. This was especially true for Dragon, who had been raised by Garp since childhood. The thought of killing Uncle Sengoku? Tomorrow, Garp would traverse the world seeking confrontation with Dragon!
Of course, neither Kizaru, Akainu, nor Aokiji intended to inform Fujitora and Green Bull of their musings. Buggy, however, had a better understanding than the three of them. Thus, he brushed off Kaido's hints, opting not to coerce Dragon. Regardless, considering the situation, the play still required some finesse.
Without delay, Buggy transformed into a streak of white-gold light, traversing the sky in an instant to appear above Fujitora and Green Bull. He gazed at them indifferently and remarked, "You two can either leave now, or we can consider trading Sengoku's life for yours. Your choice."
With that said, Buggy broke into a sudden laugh, his clown makeup vivid, "It just dawned on me that teaming up with Kaido could also be an option. What do you say? Oh, I almost forgot—our revolutionary army leader, Dragon, is also here. What's your move? Ready for more pain?"
Being confronted by Buggy at such proximity, neither Fujitora nor Green Bull appeared pleased. However, upon seeing Gabban, Bullet, Enel, Crocodile, Doringo, and Sanjuan Wolf gathering behind Buggy, as well as Jinbei and Sunbell watching from the sea, they instinctively halted their intentions to retort. It seemed wiser to avoid escalating the situation any further at the moment.
Exercising caution seemed the prudent choice!
After all, facing the group of formidable individuals before them, Fujitora and Green Bull recognized the need for restraint.
It couldn't be denied—the current might of the Buggy Pirates was undeniably fearsome.
The odds of overcoming them seemed slim! If another conflict arose and Buggy allied with Kaido, the outcome would undoubtedly be unfavourable.
For pirates, alliances are born of shared interests. As Marines, they were acutely aware of this principle.
Pirupirupiru
In the midst of this, a phone on the warship began to ring. Kizaru contemplated for a moment and then walked over to answer it. He responded with a composed tone:
"Moshi, Moshi."
"Kizaru! You useless bastards, you must retrieve Seraphim and bring them back to me!"
On the other end of the line, Jaygarcia Saturn—one of the Five Elders—roared with frustration.
Before Kizaru could utter a word, Buggy's voice resonated through the loud Den den moshi, "Seraphim, you say? Sure, we'll trade them for Sengoku's life! Of course, the heads of your Five Elders are quite enticing as well. After all, killing a Celestial Dragon is no different from killing one of you; it's all murder, right? Hahahaha."
"Buggy the clown! You're courting death! We should have killed all Roger pirates back then!" Jaygarcia Saturn continued to vent his anger through the phone bug.
Even the shouts and the sound of wine bottles smashing from the other four elderly individuals could be faintly heard on the opposite end of the line.
With this thought in mind, the corners of Buggy's mouth curled upwards. He decided to further provoke these old men and sneered:
"Are you Five Elders feeling old age now? Are your knees getting weak?"
As soon as Buggy's words were uttered, it was as if a silent spell had been cast.
Jaygarcia Saturn, who had been roaring moments ago, suddenly fell silent. Even any other noise from the other end of the den den mushi ceased completely.
Click!
A mere second later, the den den mushi was abruptly disconnected.
Holding the phone bug, Kizaru hadn't anticipated that the Five Elders would hang up before he could even respond.
Could it be due to that man? What could he have said that made the Five Elders not only abandon their pursuit of Seraphim but also hang up the call in fear?
How was this possible?
It could be said that within the Marines, aside from Sengoku, Kizaru understood the Five Elders the best. Although these five elderly individuals lacked the air of arrogance that Celestial Dragons exuded, they remained distant and dismissive of others.
Even Sengoku, the Fleet Admiral of the Marines, was regarded as nothing more than a subordinate in their eyes.
This is precisely why Garp refused the position of Admiral. In truth, the three admirals held great respect for Garp. However, it was due to Kizaru's familiarity with these five elders that he was taken aback.
He could distinctly sense that a single sentence from Buggy had sent a shiver down their spines, causing them to hang up the phone without uttering another word.
"Kizaru, let's go," Sengoku's somewhat feeble voice sounded from behind.
After exchanging glances, both Kizaru and Sengoku perceived shock and disbelief in each other's eyes.
Aokiji and Akainu on the side also detected that something was amiss, yet they refrained from inquiring at this moment.
"Aramaki, Fujitaro, let's return," Aokiji addressed Fujitora and Green Bull, who were facing off against the Buggy Pirates.
"Sure thing, we're on our way!" Aramaki had been eager to join the retreat.
There was no other option; not only was there a Devil Fruit ability that could counter him, but the other party's Devil Fruit was also at the same level as his own, and they had both achieved the state of fruit awakening.
The continuation of this battle could spell trouble if it persists like this.
Especially if the opponent chooses to retain Admiral Sengoku, Aramaki firmly believes that Buggy and the others will prioritize killing him over keeping Sengoku!
In some ways, he is much easier to deal with than Sengoku.
Particularly with the Crocodile's cooperation, they could easily overwhelm him if they all attacked at once. Hence, when Fujitora requested him to remain behind, Aramaki felt quite reluctant.
Though he refrained from expressing it, he thought that Fujitora, being blind, wouldn't perceive any displeasure on his face.
Yet, Aramaki remained unaware that Fujitora's senses could discern other people's emotions and thoughts to some extent.
This tiny detail fostered Fujitora's dislike for Aramaki. Such antipathy could grow into repulsion over time! Marked by someone like Fujitora, Aramaki's prospects appeared grim.
Hurriedly mounting his red flower, Aramaki drifted away. Under the watchful gaze of Buggy and others, Fujitora gave him a slight nod and offered a kind smile.
"Buggy, your ambitions are truly astounding, and I hold great admiration for your dreams."
Having spoken his piece, he turned and steered the warship away from Punk Hazard.
Buggy refrained from responding and instead observed Fujitora and the rest departing. At the edge of his vision, he could just make out some unfrozen waves.
Following this battle, the outer islands of Punk Hazard lay in ruins.
A frozen sea and a blazing magma lake had formed, spanning tens of miles in radius.
Two opposing temperatures—one icy, the other scorching—had drastically transformed the climate of Punk Hazard.
Back to the matter at hand...
"Wait! I almost forgot."
As Fujitora and the others soared about a kilometre away, with half of Kaido's form already concealed in the clouds, Buggy's voice momentarily stunned them.
Do you still wish to continue?
This time, you've capitalized on your advantages, Buggy. Are you intent on pressing your advantage further?
Confusion not only befuddled Kaido and Fujitora but also viewers from around the world watching the live broadcast.
Meanwhile, on the Fishmen Island...
Alvida and her crew watched the live broadcast with bated breath.
"Captain Buggy, why are you calling Marine to stop?"
"Wouldn't it be wiser to let those admirals depart swiftly?"
"God, what's going through Captain Buggy's mind? I can't keep up with his thoughts!"
"Quiet!"
Alvida felt a tremendous weight on her shoulders. Every move Buggy made at this point left her utterly bewildered.
She rubbed her forehead, heaving a soft sigh, and could only watch in silence.
Amazon Lily...
The Snake empress, who had just let out a sigh of relief, once again clenched her thumb tightly, her voice laced with concern as she turned to Shakky, "Sister Shakky, why did he suddenly stop them? They've finally decided to retreat! Honestly, it's too risky."
Shakky was taken aback by the question, then cast a half-smile at the empress. Seeing her blush and look away, Shakky shook her head and replied, "Who can say? No one can truly fathom what Buggy Boy is plotting, Hancock. But you needn't worry about his safety."
Upon hearing this, Hancock felt somewhat reassured, yet her lake-blue eyes remained fixed on the live broadcast screen.
In the meantime, Fujitora also brought his flight to a halt.
Kaido, who hovered above the clouds, emerged once more, sticking his inquisitive dragon head out.
On the warship, Kizaru nodded at Fujitora and remarked, "I'll hear what he has to say."
"Good!" Fujitora comprehended Kizaru's intention well: Kizaru's incredible speed could minimize potential risks.
Whoosh.
In the following instant, Kizaru transformed into a radiant golden streak and shot out of the warship toward Buggy and his group.
"May I inquire, what other matters require our attention?" Kizaru eyed Buggy cautiously.
Buggy shrugged indifferently and waved his hand, "Just handling some complications. After contemplating it, I've concluded that it's most fitting for you Marines to deal with these affairs. They're linked to the G5 base, and you can investigate the rest yourself."
While their conversation unfolded, a boat carrying a group of towering children became enveloped in a veil of seawater, hurtling towards them.
Upon witnessing this scene, Kizaru's face was a tapestry of astonishment.
"Giant Corps experiment; you don't mean to say you're unaware," Buggy quipped.
"The children we encountered on this island earlier were abducted by human traffickers for experimentation. We reported the matter to your Marine's G5 base, but there were no updates. Handle the internal situation on your own. I can't be bothered. By the way, get Fujitora involved; he's better suited to handle this."
Kizaru observed the children who had now outgrown him, a mixture of darkness and anger marring his otherwise placid features.
Meanwhile, Fujitora, observing from a distance, sported a crestfallen expression despite his kind demeanour. However, he realized this wasn't the moment for an assault—after all, this event was being broadcast worldwide!
Gritting his teeth, Fujitora commanded the warship carrying the child with the gravity fruit's powers. He then bowed deeply to Buggy and expressed, "Thank you, Mr. Buggy, for entrusting your faith in our Marine. We will certainly bring justice to such malevolent experiments. As the admiral candidate of the Marines, I offer my sincerest apologies. I'm truly sorry!"
"..."
Kizaru at the side let out a sigh, his expression a blend of complex emotions. Finally, he chose silence, transformed into a golden light, and returned to the warship.
Fujitora, on the other hand, steered the ship laden with children away.
As he departed, those watching him felt that Fujitora's posture seemed somewhat slouched compared to before. Especially when those older boys aboard the ship cheered out, "Thanks, Uncle Buggy!"
Roar
A resonating dragon's cry reverberated through the sky. The immense blue dragon vanished into the clouds, while the figures of the Marine Admirals also faded from view as they ascended the heavens.
In a world tinged with an almost surreal atmosphere, the Battle of Punk Hazard, later known as the "Birth of the Godslayer," reached its conclusion.
The ultimate victor remained that legendary figure! Once known as Buggy the Clown. Later he gained the title of Clown Emperor by the masses. Now, due to him, a new era dawns!
Today, following the wind, the waves have risen, fanning the flames within the hearts of all living beings.
Irrespective of whether the World Government sanctions it, from this point onward, this man shall bear that weighty title—God Slayer!
