The Knife-Wielding Clown heard the Black-Nosed Clown's warning, but his cleaver had already swung down and was about to strike Can Yue's head.
Damn it, it's too late! The Knife-Wielding Clown was gripped by panic. In the East Blue, anyone with a bounty exceeding ten million was someone not to be provoked, a true big shot.
Yet he had actually attacked Can Yue. Such an act was no different from a moth flying into a flame—seeking his own death.
Sure enough, a green flash streaked past. In an instant, the Knife-Wielding Clown lost the ability to move. His abdomen had been pierced through, and the arm holding the knife flew off into the distance.
"Ah!!!"
The Black-Nosed Clown beside him saw the scene and was so frightened that his legs trembled, leaving him unable to stand steadily.
A moment later, the Black-Nosed Clown suddenly seemed to think of something. Completely ignoring the cries of his severed-arm companion next to him, he slammed his head down before Can Yue.
"Lord Can Yue, the two of us were blind and offended you. Please spare our lives for the sake of our captain, Buggy."
Can Yue ignored the Black-Nosed Clown's plea and slowly walked toward the Pig Butcher.
Hearing no response from Can Yue, the Black-Nosed Clown was terrified.
Though he was a newcomer to the Buggy Pirates, he had spent many years in the East Blue pirate world.
He knew well that after offending a strong person, if one did not cast aside their pride and beg for mercy, death was almost certain.
All he could do now was desperately kowtow and plead. Even when his forehead was streaming with blood from the impacts, he did not dare stop.
The young woman and the other onlookers stared wide-eyed at the sight, yet none of them dared make a sound.
When the Pig Butcher had been beaten earlier, the townspeople at the nearby stalls had already noticed the conflict. But out of fear of the two pirates, they had not dared step in to help.
Yet now, those pirates who had seemed so vicious in their eyes could only beg this white-haired man for mercy like mice facing a cat.
The shock this scene caused in their hearts was immense.
They were all wondering just who Can Yue was. A Marine? A bounty hunter? Or a pirate?
A moment later, Can Yue lightly tapped several parts of the Pig Butcher's body, then turned to look at the Black-Nosed Clown, who was still kowtowing.
With a casual wave of one hand, green light flashed. In an instant, another arm flew away. Looking closely, it was the Black-Nosed Clown's.
"Ah!!!!"
At this point, it was not only the pirate who cried out in pain. The onlookers also let out terrified screams.
The noise irritated Can Yue slightly. His aura changed, and killing intent spread in all directions.
The scene fell silent once more, but everyone present was immersed in the sensation of impending death, trembling uncontrollably.
Without any further exchange, Can Yue turned and walked toward where Buggy was.
The Black-Nosed Clown understood that Can Yue had spared them. Enduring the pain, he picked up his arm, gave Can Yue a wide berth, and ran in the opposite direction.
As for the other pirate companion lying on the ground unconscious with his body pierced through, he had apparently chosen to ignore him.
As Can Yue walked slowly, he sensed the Black-Nosed Clown gradually moving farther away, and a trace of anticipation rose within him.
Buggy, what kind of response will you make?
After all, Buggy's former captain, the Pirate King Roger, had never allowed his subordinates to harm civilians.
If he discovered it, he would kill them without hesitation!
And if Buggy handled things the same way Roger did, it would mean he had inherited Roger's will. His strength could not possibly have remained stagnant.
In the world of One Piece, anyone who inherited Roger's will was no ordinary person, much less a former Pirate King crew member who had grown independently for decades.
Thinking of this, Can Yue revealed a wicked smile. Buggy, I look forward to fighting you!
Just then, the Pig Butcher regained the ability to move. Before he could even embrace his wife, his expression suddenly changed as if he had thought of something. He immediately grabbed his wife and chased after Can Yue.
"Benefactor, wait for us."
Can Yue did not slow down, but since he was walking slowly to begin with, the Pig Butcher Couple quickly caught up to him.
Panting heavily, the Pig Butcher asked Can Yue, "Benefactor, are you going to find Clown Buggy?"
"Mm."
"Then you let that pirate run away? If he gives a false report, there could be a lot of trouble. Clown Buggy, he..."
Can Yue sensed the Pig Butcher's concern and asked curiously.
"You're worried Buggy will seek revenge on me? And you think I'm no match for him?"
"Uh... I..." The Pig Butcher hesitated and stammered for a long while before finally speaking.
"A while ago, when I was chopping firewood in the mountains, I saw Buggy attack from afar. That sight is still unforgettable. In an instant, he split an entire mountain apart, then restored himself exactly as before. In my opinion, even though the strength you displayed just now was already terrifying, there is still great risk if you face him."
Can Yue seemed to ignore his words and continued walking forward slowly.
Seeing that Can Yue was unmoved, the Pig Butcher sighed and said to him.
"Then let my wife and me accompany you. As long as Buggy learns the truth, he should not trouble you."
Can Yue found that interesting and replied, "You're not afraid of death?"
"What good would fear do? My wife and I may be ordinary people, but we know kindness must be repaid! Besides, Buggy isn't actually that bad a person."
Can Yue smiled slightly at that and did not stop the two from following him. A trace of anticipation for the real Buggy also rose in his heart.
Suddenly, another violent explosion came from Buggy's direction.
Can Yue immediately understood that Luffy, Zoro, and Buggy had already begun fighting, so he quickened his pace slightly.
Time rewound to Luffy's side.
In order to pretend to join Buggy's group, Nami tied up Luffy and delivered him to the Buggy Pirates.
Her purpose was naturally to find an opportunity to take away the Grand Line sea chart.
Buggy was so delighted that he was about to hold a banquet, so he fired a Buggy Ball in celebration. This was the first explosion Can Yue and Zoro saw when they landed on the island.
Halfway through the banquet, Buggy suddenly ordered Nami to fire a Buggy Ball at Luffy.
In the end, Nami did not light the cannonball.
Naturally, Luffy and Nami then came into conflict with Buggy.
With his body tied up and trapped in a cage, even though Luffy had already grasped some methods of using Haki, he had no way to use them.
At the critical moment, Zoro arrived to save them.
Zoro had wanted to fight alone, but Buggy caught him with a dirty trick and stabbed through his kidney. It was truly pitiful.
What was interesting was that before Buggy stabbed through his skin with a small knife, Zoro's potential erupted. He instantly awakened Armament Haki, yet he was still stabbed through.
In the end, after struggling for a while, the three of them actually used Buggy's cannon to fire a specially made Buggy Ball toward Buggy's base.
This was the second explosion Can Yue had heard just now.
Afterward, Zoro carried Luffy's cage and escaped with Nami.
At present, the three of them had arrived outside a Pet Snack Shop.
Zoro had also entered sleep mode because his kidney had been pierced.
Nami and Luffy stood nearby, listening to the Mayor tell the story of a loyal little dog, Chouchou.
Both of them were moved by the little dog before them—Chouchou. To protect his deceased owner's Pet Snack Shop, he had remained at its entrance for a long time without ever leaving.
Just then, a thunderous roar rang out. The lion Riki and the beast tamer Mochi had arrived!
The cage imprisoning Luffy was smashed apart by a single swipe of Riki's paw, and the little white dog Chouchou was sent flying by the impact.
Luffy, who had just emerged from the cage, was also swatted away by Riki and crashed straight through a house dozens of meters away.
Riki suddenly caught the scent of snacks from inside the Pet Snack Shop. Driven by greed, he turned and walked toward the shop.
Just as he approached the entrance, Chouchou, who had been blasted away by the impact earlier, suddenly stood up, barked wildly at Riki, and launched an attack.
The immense difference in size and strength could not erase Chouchou's determination to protect his owner's shop. He charged at Riki again and again until his body was covered in bloody wounds and he could barely stand, yet he still bared his teeth and roared at the giant lion.
Luffy climbed out of the ruins. Seeing this, rage surged in his heart. Just as he was about to rush over and send Riki and Mochi flying, a slender hand grabbed him.
Luffy turned around. "Can Yue! You're here?"
Can Yue looked ahead with a cold expression and nodded. "Mm. As for the little dog, I want to watch a little longer."
After thinking briefly, Luffy nodded. "Okay!"
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