Ending the Wano Country Journey

"...You two aren't here to cause me trouble as well, are you?"

Buggy glanced at Fujitora and Sengoku. As a pirate, he would never let down his guard around the Marines. Though he was nominally one of the Shichibukai under the World Government's jurisdiction, that was merely a transaction of mutual exploitation, not a lasting partnership. Even the World Government understood that perfectly well. After all, Buggy had greatly damaged their prestige during the Marineford War and, to a considerable extent, influenced the course of the war.

Fujitora and Sengoku, whose positions were high enough to speak directly with the World Government, might differ from it in attitude, but they would never side with pirates. If anything, they might kick him while he was down.

However, with Weevil and Hawkins present, as well as Nekomamushi and Inuarashi protecting him, Buggy was no longer too worried about his situation. Besides, Sabo belonged to the Revolutionary Army and was hardly on good terms with the Marines. Even if Fujitora and Sengoku bore hostile intentions, they would not be foolish enough to make a move under these circumstances.

Fujitora understood this as well. His Observation Haki had long since detected the various onlookers who had arrived one after another. The reason he had waited until the battle ended to appear was to confirm the casualties of Buggy and Kaido. Now that he knew the outcome, there was naturally no need to provoke a meaningless dispute.

He calmly answered Buggy, "The two of us bear no hostility. However, there is something I am curious about. Would Lord Buggy be willing to clear up this old man's confusion?"

Buggy replied flatly, "Ask away."

"This old man wishes to know why Kaido appeared here. And why did you appear here?"

"Kaido was invited by Wano Country's