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"Bloop, bloop."
Just as everyone was watching the snake leave, the Den Den Mushi on Enel's body reacted.
Enel took out the Den Den Mushi. He saw that it was Shura's image. Although he was a little confused, he didn't hesitate. He answered the call.
"Shura, what's up?"
"Enel-sama, we have followed Buggy-sama's instructions and gone to the Shandia. We explained Buggy-sama's intentions to them. But they didn't believe us. They thought it was a trick by you. After thinking it over, we decided to bring them to see Buggy-sama. Let them confirm it with Buggy-sama in person."
Buggy, standing nearby, heard Shura's words. He thought the Shandia's reaction was normal. They had had a deep feud with the original inhabitants of Skypiea for hundreds of years. They wouldn't easily believe the Four Gods just because of a few words. They dared to come here to find Buggy. This meant they had made a big decision. They might even be holding onto a belief that they would die. Of course, Buggy wouldn't mind meeting them.
"Alright."
Hearing Buggy's voice, Shura understood what he meant. After a few polite words, he hung up the Den Den Mushi.
Everyone wandered around the city. They had an unexpected gain. In a house made of gold, they found a large pile of treasure. This caused everyone to get excited again. This was another unexpected gain.
After they had seen enough, everyone came to the bottom of the golden bell. They all looked at the stone tablet that recorded the Poneglyph.
Everyone looked at the words on it. No one present recognized them. They didn't have anyone with that kind of talent. Buggy knew that the content recorded there was probably about Poseidon, the Sea King, which was about Shirahoshi later. But he only knew about it in general terms. Buggy didn't know exactly what was written. Perhaps these words also recorded something different. Maybe they recorded important information about the way to the end of the Grand Line. So, Buggy decided that he would definitely copy it later. Perhaps he would encounter someone with this kind of talent later who could decipher these words.
As everyone was looking at the stone tablet, several footsteps were quickly approaching. When they appeared in everyone's sight, the people in front were the Four Gods. Behind them was a young man dressed in revealing clothes. Seeing his attire, Buggy knew that he was a Shandia.
Wiper arrived. He saw the buildings here, and his eyes shone with light. This light wasn't greed. It wasn't excitement at seeing the gold. This was the place the Shandia had been guarding. It held extraordinary significance in their history. Seeing the scene here, he was simply excited.
The Four Gods quickly brought Wiper to Buggy and his crew.
Wiper's first glance was at Enel. He asked in a doubting tone, "Enel, were you really defeated by these Blue Sea people? And did you submit to them?"
Wiper's tone was filled with deep suspicion. He didn't believe that Enel, with his strength, had been defeated by Blue Sea people. He wanted to hear Enel's answer.
"Yes, I was defeated by Captain Buggy and have joined the Red-Haired Pirates."
Hearing Enel's affirmative answer, Wiper's eyes flashed with shock. He didn't expect that Enel had actually been defeated by Blue Sea people and had actually joined them.
Wiper didn't doubt Enel's words. With Enel's arrogant personality, how could he possibly lie to him? If this hadn't happened, Enel wouldn't have admitted to such a defeat.
Having received Enel's confirmation, Wiper also looked at Buggy and the people behind him. A look of surprise flashed in his eyes.
He was surprised that Buggy and his crew were so young. He couldn't believe that they were so young and had already gained the strength to defeat Enel and the Four Gods. This made him feel incredible.
"Can you really do as the Four Gods said, let us Shandia return to our ancestral land, Apia, and give us the right to manage Skypiea, as well as freedom, and not oppress us?"
Buggy nodded and said, "Of course. After you return, you can organize all the Shandia to move to Apia. Your freedom will not be restricted. But you must ensure that you don't disrupt the order of Skypiea. You can also be given some management rights on Skypiea, equivalent to the Four Gods. But at the same time, you must also fulfill your responsibilities, protect the safety of Skypiea. If there is an invasion, you must stand up and defend the people here."
This was all that Buggy had to say about the Shandia's arrangements for now. Buggy and his crew didn't need them for now. Perhaps they would recruit some of them to become their subordinates later. But this would only be if they were willing. For now, the Shandia only needed to fulfill their responsibilities and protect the safety of Skypiea. That would be enough.
Hearing Buggy say these words, Wiper still had some doubts. He said under Buggy's gaze, "I can't completely believe your empty words. Can you prove it?"
Shiryu and the others had a hint of anger on their faces when they heard Wiper's words. They knew that Buggy's words were true. And he had given them such great goodwill. Yet, the other party was asking him to prove it. This was a bit too much.
"Cricket, can you come over and help us prove it?"
If anyone's words could make Wiper believe, it would be Cricket. He had a deep connection with the other party's ancestor. As long as Wiper knew his identity, he would believe his words. Cricket was enough proof.
Wiper saw the man walking towards him. He had a look of confusion. He didn't understand why the other party thought he would believe this man's proof.
"Although you don't know him, his ancestor has a deep connection with you. He is Montblanc Cricket, the descendant of Montblanc Noland."
Hearing the name Noland, Wiper's eyes clearly widened. He immediately thought of the story the chief often told them. He also thought of the great hero, Montblanc Noland, who had saved their ancestors.
Wiper's eyes instantly became very excited. Logically, their relationship was also very deep. His ancestor was the great warrior, Kalgara. He was Noland's best friend.
Cricket saw the other party's fervent eyes. He was a little confused. Although he knew that the other party was a Shandia and had a close relationship with his ancestor, Noland, Wiper shouldn't be this excited.
"Hello, I'm Wiper. My ancestor was the great warrior, Kalgara. He was the best friend of your ancestor, the great hero, Noland."
Wiper also knew that the other party didn't know him. He also introduced his connection to the other party.
Hearing the other party's self-introduction, Cricket understood why he was so excited. They indeed had a deep connection.
A look of excitement spread across Cricket's face. He opened his arms and hugged Wiper in front of him. The latter laughed loudly. They were like the two people from before.
Seeing this scene, Buggy was also happy for them. The oaths of the great warrior, Kalgara, and Noland were fulfilled today, 400 years later. Their descendants, representing them, met again on Skypiea.
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