Boom!
The explosion echoed across the entire island. Everyone felt the ground shake beneath their feet.
"What was that? An earthquake?"
"No, look at the island. That must have been someone's attack. It's terrifying! What kind of power could affect the whole island?"
The Buggy Pirates' ships were docked along the shore.
Everyone in the Buggy Pirates was stunned by the massive explosion on the island.
"See? We'd better get out of here. This place is too dangerous."
R felt the island still trembling before him and the waves slapping against the ship. He finally understood that this was a battle they had no business joining.
"Men, we're leaving. I've already struck a major deal with the Thunder Swordsman. The gold on that island is nothing compared to what we'll earn later."
With that excuse, Buggy ordered his crew to retreat.
"Oh? Leaving already, Clown King Buggy?"
A mocking voice rang out. Buggy turned toward it instinctively, and his heart tightened when he saw who it was.
"Kizaru? What are you doing here? Hasn't the World Government given up on the gold? Is the Navy going to defy its orders?"
Kizaru had arrived alone, without a warship or any subordinates.
"This has nothing to do with the Navy. I'm on vacation, just wandering around. But tell me, were you planning to land and seize the gold? Why don't you tell me who's on the island right now, Clown King Buggy?"
Kizaru's tone was mild, but the threat was unmistakable.
"Men, we're leaving.
"I don't know who's on the island. I only just got here."
Buggy gave him a perfunctory answer and sailed away with his crew.
This was no war for Buggy, who had risen to his position through luck, to take part in.
"You don't know? What a bother.