Chapter 12: The Gamble of Kings.

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The battlefield was chaos.The Witch-King of Angmar stood tall, his dark form shifting like a living nightmare. Every step he took shattered the ground beneath him, his sword pulsing with an unnatural glow.

And yet—his gaze was locked onto one thing.

The Ring.

The hooded figure held it in his palm, unfazed. His voice was calm, but there was an edge to it. "This is our only shot. If we fail, he will not stop."

Luffy cracked his knuckles. "Then let's not fail."

The plan was simple—lure the Witch-King in, then use the Ring against him.

The execution? That was another story.

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The Battle Begins

The Witch-King lunged forward.

A shockwave followed in his wake, splitting the battlefield apart.

Sanji vanished in a blur. "Sky Walk!" He shot forward, aiming a flaming kick at the Wraith-Lord's head.

CLANG!

The Witch-King blocked it effortlessly. A pulse of dark energy exploded outward, sending Sanji hurtling backwards.

Zoro was already moving.

"King of Hell… Purgator y Onigiri!"

He struck with three swords, his haki-infused blades slicing through the air.

The attack landed—but the Witch-King barely flinched. His armour cracked but did not break.

Zoro's eyes narrowed. "Tough bastard."

Robin's voice rang out "Tres Fleur!"

A dozen arms appeared, wrapping around the Wraith's sword arm. She twisted—

But the darkness around him broke free instantly.

Robin's eyes widened. "That won't hold him for long!"

The Witch-King turned toward the hooded figure. He knew what they were trying to do.

And he wasn't about to let it happen.

"Gomu Gomu noo…"

A rubbery shadow loomed over him.

"GIGANT PISTOL!"

Luffy's massive fist slammed down.

BOOOOOOOM!

The impact shook the battlefield, sending shockwaves through the ruins.

For a moment, the dust swallowed everything.

Then—

The Witch-King emerged, untouched.

Luffy's jaw tightened. "Man, this guy's annoying."

The hooded figure didn't move. "Then let's end it."

He raised the One Ring higher .

The Witch-King froze.

For the first time, a reaction.

The air itself grew heavy.

The Ring's glow intensified—its ancient power awakening.

And in a voice barely above a whisper, the Witch-King spoke:

"It calls to me."

The hooded figure smirked. "I know."

Then, without warning—

He tossed the ring into the air.

The Witch-King's instincts took over.

He lunged forward to seize it—

And in that moment, Luffy moved.

"Gomu Gomu no…"

His body twisted, haki surging through his fist.

"RED HAWK!!!"

A blazing punch rocketed toward the Witch-King—too fast to dodge.

BOOOOOOM!

The attack landed square in the Wraith's chest, the force tearing through his form like fire through shadows.

For the first time—the Witch-King screamed.

His form writhed, his dark essence struggling to reform.

Gandalf's eyes gleamed. "Now! Finish it!"

Zoro and Sanji moved as one.

Sanji's leg ignited like a sun—"Ifrit Jambe!"

Zoro's haki blazed—"Asura… Blades of the Underworld!"

They struck together—one final blow.

SLASH! BOOM!

The battlefield exploded in light.

And when the dust settled—

The Witch-King was gone.

The Ring lay motionless in the rubble.

Silence.

Luffy exhaled, rubbing his nose. "Whew. That took longer than I thought."

Robin crossed her arms. "That was reckless."

Sanji flicked his cigarette. "Yeah, but it worked."

Zoro sheathed his swords. "Tch. Barely."

Nami, still catching her breath, glared. "And what about him?"

She pointed at the hooded figure.

The man smirked. "I'd say that went well."

Luffy stepped forward. "Alright, spill it. Who are you?"

The man lowered his hood.

For a moment, the Straw Hats stared.

Then Usopp choked. "OH, COME ON!"

Because standing before them, smirking like he had planned this all along—

Was Buggy the Clown...

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To Be Continued in Chapter 13: The Greatest Lie in History

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