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Within that memory space created by the mist, Buggy fought tirelessly for months with Golden Lion, Roger, Rayleigh, and Gaban. All the accumulated injuries, combat experience, and skills were incorporated into his memory, integrated into his body, and became part of his instincts.

Although it's unknown how much the strength of those top experts in the memory space differs from that of real-world experts, the sheer power within one's own body is undeniable, just like Buggy's confidence, which is becoming increasingly unfathomable.

Gild Tesoro frowned slightly. Although he could indeed sense the change in Buggy's aura, his pride wouldn't allow him to admit that he was inferior to others, and he would never admit it.

However, he didn't say much or retort. Buggy's agreement to cooperate meant that they were on the same side, and there was no need to make the situation delicate by being quick to argue.

Buggy discerned Gild Tesoro's inner thoughts from his expression, a cryptic smile playing on his lips. He said bluntly, "You seem quite resentful?"

Gild Tesoro said, "I just think you're exaggerating. While your strength is indeed formidable, it doesn't mean you can be so arrogant in front of just anyone!"

Buggy raised an eyebrow slightly, turned around, wrapped himself in his cloak, exposing his defenseless back, and said calmly, "We're going to Zou next. If you need anything, I can put you on a nearby island."

"Zou ..."

Gild Tesoro glanced at Buggy's back, inwardly scoffing at the latter's overconfident and unguarded nature, and somewhat displeased by the other's contempt. He replied, "Perfect, I'll go check out Zou too."

Gild Tesoro's true intention was that since he had already allied with Buggy, he couldn't rashly attack him. Now that he was on this ship, he would take this opportunity to see how strong this Shichibukai really was and whether he was truly qualified to be allied with him. If this guy was mediocre and all show and no substance, then he wouldn't blame Tesoro for breaking his promise and stabbing him in the back!

Strength has always been one of his guiding principles, as well as the guiding principle of most pirates venturing into the New World. Only the strong can have companions, subordinates, and power!

"In that case, let's do it together." Buggy's tone was calm, yet it exuded a natural domineering air. "But remember, if you lay a hand on my ship or my men, it won't be as simple as ending the cooperation... You will witness the wrath of thunder."

Gild Tesoro snorted coldly, "Don't mistake me for one of those short-sighted fools. I know my position."

Everyone was at peace, and four days passed in the blink of an eye. The sailors on the Pale White gradually woke up, and after a good rest, their sallow complexions gradually regained their rosy hue.

As Gild Tesoro himself said, he didn't make any small moves and stayed on the deck, observing the situation on the sea. However, even if he made any unusual movements, he would be immediately detected by Buggy's Observation Haki. He probably realized this as well.

"That's up ahead..."

Gild Tesoro, a man of great experience, couldn't help but change his expression slightly upon seeing the flag flying on the pirate ship ahead. "Turn around, or go around!"

"Oh, the symbol of the Beast Pirates..."

Buggy followed Gild Tesoro's gaze, narrowing his eyes slightly. "Kaido and I keep to ourselves, but if he were to provoke me, I might have no choice but to fight him."

Gild Tesoro turned back to look at Buggy with a surprised expression. Even he, when facing the Four Emperors who reigned supreme, would not want to put himself in a position of opposition to them. However, the confidence of the man in front of him Genius Jester, showed no signs of being forced. Instead, it came from the depths of his heart... Could it be that his strength has really reached the point where he dares to fight against the Four Emperors?!

"That's the Beast Pirates. Are you really sure you want to do this?" Gild Tesoro asked in a deep voice. He had now tied himself to Buggy's ship, considering the latter's situation and also paving the way for his own escape.

"Gild Tesoro, your courage is not what it used to be. You used to dare to provoke Marine Admiral, why are you so afraid of the Four Emperors now? If you want to cooperate with me, don't act like a stray dog."

"You bastard, what are you saying!" Gild Tesoro was immediately exasperated. "Who are you calling a stray dog!"

"That's not Kaido's main ship. Even at the worst possible angle, it's at most one of his Three Calamities."

Gild Tesoro listened to Buggy's nonchalant explanation and couldn't help but widen his eyes. "What do you mean by 'at most'..." He paused, unwilling to lose face, "It's not that I'm afraid of the Three Calamities' reputation, it's just that fighting them means declaring war on the Beast Pirates!"

He added, "If you don't know, let me tell you, Kaido made a deal with the Joker, the biggest middleman in the Underworld, to build a crew of Devil Fruit users. They now number over a hundred. With such a powerful force, after Whitebeard's death, calling them the leader of the Four Emperors wouldn't be an exaggeration at all!!"

"I know," Buggy said calmly.

Gild Tesoro was nearly driven mad by Buggy's tone, and couldn't help but growl in a low voice, "You really have no fear of death!!"

Just as the two were talking, the other party's huge pirate ship sailed over, no more than a hundred meters away from the Pale White.

Clearly, they could also see the Buggy Pirates' flag from over there.

Once both sides could clearly see the other's ship, someone on the massive pirate ship shouted at the top of their lungs, "Is that Genius Jester the Shichibukai? Listen up, we don't want any conflict with the World Government. Hand over all the supplies on your ship, and Lord Jack will let you go!"

"It's Jack."

Buggy ignored the shouts of the pirate henchmen and looked over. He saw a very tall man standing on the ship, with a ponytail and two braids, and ivory ornaments on his head and shoulders.

"It's this monster! His bounty is a staggering one billion!"

Gild Tesoro's expression was grim as he glanced sideways at Buggy.

Buggy felt the gaze and said, "Is there any need to be so afraid?"

Gild Tesoro snorted coldly, "I've already said, it's not that I'm afraid of him, it's that I don't want to offend the Beast Pirates."

"Since you've chosen to cooperate with me, you'll inevitably offend me sooner or later, and you'll offend me thoroughly."

"You..." Gild Tesoro was speechless, then finally burst into laughter, "Then I'll see where your confidence really comes from!"

"Strength."

Buggy's lips curled into a deep smile. The power of the Chop-Chop converged, his hands clenched tightly, and he blasted it outwards towards the space on both sides!