On the Buggy Pirates' ship.
Alvida had already picked up her massive club.
"Captain Buggy, you were so high-profile. The Marines must have spotted you."
But Buggy beside her seemed not to notice Alvida's warning.
The clown makeup made him look like he was always smiling.
In truth, Buggy was feeling somewhat heavyhearted.
After a moment, Buggy calmly spoke.
"Tomorrow is the twenty-second anniversary of Captain Roger's death."
Alvida and Kabaji could both hear the heaviness in Buggy's voice.
"So that's why you created those two statues? That was so thoughtful of you, just as expected of Captain Buggy."
The many crew members sighed in admiration and began wildly flattering Buggy.
Loyal and righteous—meticulous planner—handsome—powerful—such praise came pouring in.
Buggy was greatly pleased to hear it, and his heavy mood gradually faded.
He burst into laughter.
But a moment later, Buggy's expression became calm again.
"Boys, this operation of mine carries great risk. Are you afraid?"
"Not afraid!"
"We swear to follow Captain Buggy to the death!"
"A clown in life, a clown soul in death!"
Amid the crew members' endless words of praise, Buggy's aura grew stronger and stronger.
He flew into the air, spread his arms, and issued an order to the crew below.
"Boys, let the Marines get a good taste of my fury!"
"┗|｀O′|┛ Awoo~~!"
A roar happened to be heard by Smoker, who had rushed to the shore at top speed.
"Damn it, this scene obviously spells trouble."
"Sorry, Hina. Looks like I can only make a move against Buggy ahead of schedule."
Smoker was helpless as well. Buggy looked so menacing that there was clearly no way to delay this for even one day.
Just then, Can Yue also arrived at the scene, though he was currently in a tavern not far from