Chapter 101: The Search!
Chapter 101: The Search!
"Sandersonia, Brother Buggy has his own considerations. Let him make his own decision," as Buggy's woman, Hancock definitely supported him.
"Hancock, help me reply. Just say that within four years of receiving the title of Warlord of the Sea, I will definitely open the Southwest Tunnel. However, those kingdoms in the West Sea and South Sea must pay a price. The Red Nose Pirates will not be free labor. If they want the tunnel, they have to bring money. Sandersonia, make a list of the necessary supplies. Take this opportunity to gather enough materials."
Regarding Buggy's meaning, Sandersonia nodded to show she understood.
The meeting pretty much ended there. After it was over, Hancock and Sandersonia went all the way back to the Kuja palace to reply. Buggy continued to teach the Kung-Fu Dugongs and the Human Drills, and everyone else began their own training.
Three days later, the World Economic Journal published another piece of world-shocking news: the Red Nose Pirates had accepted the World Government's recruitment and become one of the Seven Warlords of the Sea. Then, the highest leaders of the World Government, the Five Elders, at the request of the people of the West Sea and South Sea, came forward to negotiate with the Red Nose Pirates, promising to open the Southwest Tunnel within four years.
The major powers who got the World Economic Journal were all surprised by the news of the Red Nose Pirates joining the Seven Warlords. Of course, they were even more shocked that Buggy was willing to become a tool in the hands of the Five Elders.
What are pirates, if not free and unrestrained groups that roam the seas? The major powers couldn't quite understand how the Red Nose Pirates could be willing to make such a sacrifice just for a title that allowed legal plunder.
Just as the powers were completely bewildered, some rumors began to spread throughout the Four Seas. The content of the rumors was about that incident at the underwater prison.
It was only at this moment that those powers realized that the Red Nose Pirates must have done something that the World Government could not tolerate, forcing them to do this. Looking back, the Five Elders were indeed quite tolerant. To not annihilate such a pirate crew at the first opportunity, but instead to recruit them, their level of tolerance was simply unmatched.
However, looking at the result of this move by the Five Elders, the leaders of many powers had to admit their admiration.
Recruiting the Red Nose Pirates not only avoided the losses of a major war with them but also increased the strength of the Seven Warlords. Not to mention how much the World Government would profit from the upcoming construction of the Southwest Tunnel.
On one hand, there was venting anger plus losses; on the other, there was tolerance plus gains. Just one choice led to completely different results. To be able to make such a decision while in a rage, as expected of the old monsters who have controlled the world for over 800 years. Each one of them is a cunning old fox.
And while the many powers of the world were sighing with emotion, Buggy left Rusukaina with cow 3 and the same gear he wore when he roamed the Four Seas back in the day.
Leaving again, Buggy's main purpose was to search for Devil Fruits. After all, he couldn't delay the matter he had promised Shiliew. One must know that it wasn't just Shiliew waiting for his Devil Fruit; Mihawk was also waiting.
If he hadn't wanted to delay the others' training, Buggy would have planned to have the entire crew set out.
To be a captain to this extent, Buggy was truly one of a kind.
Following the compass's guidance westward, Buggy crossed the Red Line and entered the New World, then stopped in a certain sea area in the New World.
Watching the compass needle spin continuously, Buggy knew he had made the right choice with the Kung-Fu Dugongs.
After reminding cow 3 to be careful, Buggy had the little guy go down to the seabed to search for the Devil Fruit indicated by the needle.
The process was very smooth. After a while, the little guy resurfaced, holding the Devil Fruit Buggy was looking for in its two front flippers.
After looking at the Devil Fruit for a moment, Buggy continued on his way with cow 3.
A month later, on a sea surface in the North Blue near the North Pole, Buggy stopped again. Once more, cow 3 dived into the sea and then brought another Devil Fruit to the surface.
After obtaining two Devil Fruits, Buggy finally ended his search. Carrying cow 3 on his back, Buggy followed the compass's guidance and headed in another direction.
Another month later, on a small island in the South Sea, Buggy arrived with cow 3.
Leaving cow 3 to play on the shore, Buggy walked alone towards a person sitting alone on the shore, fishing.
"Friend, you have very good leg strength. With leg strength like yours, you should be able to travel the world with ease," as soon as Buggy got close, a voice sounded.
"Good leg strength also comes from training. Actually, compared to quickly traveling the world on foot, I prefer to stay on a ship and calmly watch the clouds roll by," Buggy smiled and replied unhurriedly.
"Oh, there's such a saying? To calmly watch the clouds roll by? How interesting," the sitting person suddenly laughed out loud.
"This island is so peaceful. It's a good place for self-cultivation," Buggy suddenly said out of the blue.
"Yes, it can bring peace to one's mind. It's indeed very suitable for taking a break," the person said without turning their head, just nodding.
"Then have you rested enough? Do you want to set sail again?" Buggy suddenly asked.
"Can you tell me your name, guest?" Turning his head, the person faced Buggy for the first time and asked.
"Hehe, Captain of the Red Nose Pirates, Buggy," Buggy said, looking at the man who only had the whites of his eyes left in his eye sockets.
"This is truly unexpected. I never thought the famous captain of the Red Nose Pirates would come here alone. Forgive my impoliteness, but did you come here specifically to find me?" the person continued to ask.
"Yes, that's right. If possible, I'd very much like to invite you to join my pirate crew," Buggy nodded and replied.
"If possible... hehehe... I finally understand a bit of the reason why the Red Nose Pirates have come this far. Pirate Buggy, you are truly extraordinary. But you also said, 'if possible,' so you should know the result, right?" the person replied with a smile.
"Yes, I've roughly guessed. But I still wanted to confirm it in person. After all, it's hard to find a man as strong as you on this great sea," Buggy continued to nod and said.
"Then I'm really sorry to have made you come all this way for nothing," the person continued to refuse.
"Whether it was for nothing is not yet decided. You should know about the Southwest Tunnel, right? To be honest, I spent a lot of effort excavating the Northeast Tunnel, so I had no intention of excavating the Southwest Tunnel. Even though I was asked to this time, I still didn't really want to waste time at the foot of the Red Line. But later, I thought of a way to excavate it quickly, which is why I agreed," Buggy paused here.
(End of Chapter)
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