Mini Game

"Mr. Jacques."

"Even if Major Arrow's body isn't found, we will definitely inherit Lord Arrow's will!"

Before Major Arrow's cenotaph.

Swan's small face was full of determination.

After this period of training, she had completely transformed from a plundered young lady into someone who could beat the Slave Catchers into submission.

"No to this cruel world!"

"This is our Arrow Followers' slogan."

Although the slogan was a little different from what Swan remembered, the disgust for this decadent world and the longing for a new world moved her deeply.

She didn't know what the future held, nor had she ever thought of being a hero.

She had already given her life to Lord Arrow, so naturally, she would fight for him her entire life!

Although Buggy hadn't shown any reaction back then, Swan believed this in her heart.

"To be able to think like that..."

Jacques forced a comforting smile from his mournful face.

"Major Arrow would be very happy if he knew."

He wasn't sad at all!

He was purely resentful that Arne hadn't called him when he ran away!

After all, he knew Arrow's true identity all too well.

Ever since he saw Captain Buggy's actions on the screen, Jacques had been living in constant fear, worried that someone would connect Arrow and Buggy's identities, which would surely expose him too.

However, to his surprise, due to the current shortage of Navy elites.

He, Jacques, had been promoted from Sergeant to Second Lieutenant in just two months.

At District 66 Base, which was facing a shortage of personnel, he was even put in charge of over a dozen men.

And the original Base Commander, Rear Admiral Sicily.

Had been assigned to the Bridge Country to repair bridges along with a member of the CP Organization, for bearing some responsibility for the Celestial Dragons' auction incident due to poor leadership.

It wasn't easy to be in a position of power.

Rear Admiral Brownie, who had made significant contributions during the war, was now replacing Sicily.

He had also been promoted.

Jacques shook his head, wondering when Captain Buggy would come looking for him.

It was better if he didn't, at least he wouldn't be caught.

If he revealed the leverage Buggy had given him, Jacques would truly be ruined.

"Let's go."

"The archipelago is in chaos right now. For a long time to come, the Navy will only be stationed in District 66 and Red Port."

"As long as you don't trespass in these areas, the World Government won't bother you."

The Sabaody Archipelago was currently in a state of extreme chaos.

Swan and the Arrow Followers, led by the former Marine Brey, had established a base in Commoner Street. They were vigorously cracking down on the Slave Catchers and had attracted many slaves to join them, making them a significant force on the archipelago.

Incidentally, the deceased Major Arrow had become a spiritual symbol for these people.

Besides the Arrow Followers, there were also forces formed from former Slave Catchers, Supernovas still waiting for Coating on the archipelago, and small gangs that had developed after raiding the nobles' homes.

However, the strongest force on the archipelago now belonged to the Nine Snake Pirates, who had inexplicably stopped at Area 13.

The current Shichibukai, the Pirate Empress, possessed the strength to crush all other forces.

It was just that, for some reason, they showed no intention of occupying the island.

It seemed they were looking for someone.

Jacques couldn't be bothered, nor did he have the strength to interfere.

The last sliver of the setting sun on the sea stretched his shadow extremely long.

Night fell.

On the sea a short distance away, a solitary island that stood quietly suddenly rose.

Gecko, who had been hiding in the seawater beneath the island to avoid the sun's rays, poked its head out again.

It opened its mouth wide and let out a silent roar towards the moon.

This made Buggy wonder what kind of shadow Moria had stuffed into this corpse.

"Moo."

Baku gently nudged Buggy's shoulder.

"Go."

"Let the people on the island have a good dream."

The Baku nodded obediently and soared up from Buggy's body. The dim, lightless night sky was the Baku's best home ground.

As it flew, waves of white mist gradually spread out.

"Mary Geoise. Is it that easy to ascend?"

Beside him, Moria, his blood boiling, said with a cold sweat he couldn't help.

He realized he had consistently underestimated the extent of this Joker's madness.

As soon as the other party's idea was proposed, Moria's fear completely squeezed out any remaining space for the dark mass.

"It's just a mini game."

"No need to worry."

Buggy grinned and comforted him.

Having discovered a new use for the gecko, he immediately elevated Moria's status as a tool person above Morgans.

Moreover, he could bury his meticulously crafted explosives among these corpses.

A spectacular fireworks display seemed to be just around the corner.

A mini game?

Moria glanced at the various explosives buried throughout the gecko's body, and his heart couldn't help but tremble.

Would he blow up the entire Holy Land?

"Besides, if we were to rely on this little cutie to cross the Red Line, which is like a natural chasm, it was never realistic in the first place."

"The Navy and the World Government firmly control this land."

The gecko's speed in the water was acceptable, but to crawl on land, especially to cross the entire Red Line, would probably take several days and nights.

And the Giant Gecko, which was essentially a Sea King, would likely not be able to crawl in a dry environment for an extended period.

Moria was well aware of this point.

Compared to the Red Line, Reverse Mountain was like the difference between an easy and a nightmare dungeon.

That was why he hadn't brought this ship to the New World back then.

"However, while the gecko might not be able to cross the Red Line in one night, with the Baku's cooperation, it can still climb the Red Line in one night."

Buggy smiled, his earnest, guiding voice filled with magic.

"Don't forget, the World Government directly declared you dead."

"And I, I've always believed that the reasons something didn't kill you only make you weirder and stronger."

"Declare your strength to the World Government!"

His speaking pace wasn't fast, but his words truly struck Moria's heart.

That's right, as long as the Baku's mist enveloped the entire island.

The Terror Thriller Bark could then quietly approach without anyone knowing.

And then, during a twilight hour, the Gecko would climb the Red Line and begin its ascent.

By dawn, no, perhaps even just at dawn, the Gecko could reach Mary Geoise without anyone noticing!

The World Government would pay the price for their actions!

Moria thought of the World Government and the Marines' deception, their discard-and-forget disdainful attitude.

Revenge!

He must get revenge!

He had to let the World Government know that he was Gecko Moria!

A Great Pirate not to be underestimated!

So what if an island he'd lived on for twenty-odd years like it was home was blown up!

As Moria's gaze grew firm.

The two fingers pressed against his back finally withdrew, satisfied.

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