RBTC: Chapter 110

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With a calculated move, taking advantage of surprise and overwhelming strength, the two CP9 members who had eaten Zoan-type Devil Fruits were easily subdued by them without causing any commotion.

One of them had eaten the Wolf-Wolf Fruit, and the other had eaten the Fox-Fox Fruit. Both of them were quite strong, roughly at the level of a Marine Captain. If they hadn't encountered Buggy and his crew, they would probably have been more than a match for ordinary pirates worth tens or even hundreds of millions of Berries.

Seeing that the two were unconscious, Buggy didn't deal with them for the time being. These two were still useful to him. They couldn't die.

Leaving Shiryu and Weevil to guard the two, Buggy went directly to where Tom was.

Not far from Tom and his crew, the blue-haired, slightly younger, and more revealingly dressed young man blocked Buggy's path. He looked at Buggy with a fierce expression and said, "Who are you? What are you doing here? We're not someone you can easily mess with."

It wouldn't be safe in the junkyard. Inevitably, someone would come to cause trouble for Tom and his crew. Franky saw Buggy walking towards them. He thought Buggy was here to cause trouble.

"Hahaha, kid, don't be nervous. I'm an acquaintance of Mr. Tom. I have something I need to discuss with him."

Franky was a few years younger than Buggy, so calling him "kid" was normal. Seeing his rebellious personality, Buggy couldn't help but laugh.

"Who are you calling a kid? I think you're about my age. You're calling me a kid. What do you need to discuss with Mr. Tom? You're too young to know him."

Franky was a bit resistant to Buggy's address. He didn't think Tom would know a young man like Buggy.

Tom, not far away, noticed this. He also heard Franky's rude tone. He walked towards them helplessly.

"Hahaha, is there something you need to see me about?"

Tom came to Buggy, laughing heartily. He guessed that Buggy was here to see him.

"He said you're his acquaintance. He came to discuss something with you. How could you have such a young acquaintance?"

At this moment, Franky was like a child complaining to his parents. His face was full of smugness. He looked at Buggy with eager eyes.

Hearing Franky say this, Tom also looked at Buggy. Seeing Buggy, whose face was concealed, he was filled with confusion.

"Sir, we know each other."

"Let's talk inside."

Buggy didn't want to reveal his face here. This could cause Tom a lot of trouble. And what they were going to say couldn't be said here. They couldn't let others know. So, they had to find a secluded place.

"Mr. Tom, don't listen to his nonsense. He's definitely up to no good."

Franky saw that Buggy didn't answer Tom's question directly. He suspected that Buggy had some ulterior motives.

"Alright, sir, come with me inside."

Tom didn't listen to Franky's words. Seeing that Buggy was hiding his appearance, he realized that he didn't want to reveal himself here. And Buggy might really know him. And he might have something important to discuss with him.

Tom took Buggy and Iceburg, who was standing beside him, into the wooden house where they lived. Franky was left outside to keep an eye on the situation. It was better for Franky's personality not to go inside. He might cause trouble for Buggy again.

After entering the house, Buggy directly removed the scarf covering his face and said, "Uncle Tom, do you recognize me?"

Tom saw Buggy's red nose and immediately remembered who he was. He laughed and said, "It's Buggy, kid. What brings you here? Hahaha, I'm really happy to see you."

Seeing Tom, who was so optimistic despite his current predicament, Buggy bowed and said, "I'm sorry. Our ship caused you this trouble. I'm really sorry."

This was something they, the Roger Pirates, had to say to Tom. This was something he had to say to Tom. Tom's current predicament was entirely because of them. Buggy had to apologize to him sincerely.

Seeing Buggy's behavior, Tom also put away the smile on his face. He looked at Buggy solemnly and said, "I am honored to be able to contribute to a man like Roger. I am very proud to be able to do this. You don't need to apologize to me. And I won't accept your apology."

Being able to contribute to a man like Roger on his path to becoming the Pirate King was the greatest honor of Tom's life.

He had never regretted this. He didn't think it was wrong. He had never blamed anyone for his current situation. And he didn't accept Buggy's apology. Roger was right. Buggy was right. Perhaps the world was wrong.

Hearing Tom say this, Buggy couldn't help but feel a sincere sense of respect. This was an elder worthy of his respect.

"Uncle Tom, I wonder how far along the Sea Train is?"

Hearing what the other party said, Buggy knew that there was no need to say those apologies anymore. Next, he had to figure out the situation here and come up with a way to get him out of this predicament. He didn't want Tom to follow in the footsteps of those who came after him and walk down that path to death.

Hearing that Buggy didn't say those apologies anymore, a smile returned to Tom's face. He heard Buggy's question. A look of surprise appeared on his face. He didn't know how Buggy knew about the Sea Train or why he was mentioning it now.

"The Sea Train is still in its initial stages. It's estimated to take a few more years to be completed."

Although he was curious about how Buggy knew about the Sea Train, Tom didn't ask further. He guessed that the other party might have learned about his rumors after arriving here. He immediately answered the question about the Sea Train.

Hearing Tom's answer, Buggy felt reassured. He knew that things hadn't changed. He still had plenty of time to change Tom's fate.

"Mr. Tom, do you have any thoughts about leaving this place? If you do, we can escort you out of here."

Although Buggy already knew the answer to this question, he couldn't help but ask. He didn't want the other party to be in such a dangerous place.

"Buggy, kid, I know what you're worried about. But I won't be in any danger until the Sea Train is built. And I definitely won't leave this place."

Hearing Buggy say this, Tom also guessed what he had come here for and knew what he was worried about. He had also guessed what the outcome would be.

Hearing the other party's solemn answer, Buggy knew he couldn't persuade Tom to leave this place.

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