"Captain Buggy, Momonga really is here."
A little while later, Cabaji came running back, panting like a bull. When someone had said Momonga was here, he hadn't believed it and had insisted on seeing for himself. But one look confirmed it. He had nearly scared the shit out of himself.
"Ye Chen, you're a walking disaster. Why aren't you running? Momonga's a Vice Admiral from Marine Headquarters. He'll kill you."
Buggy cursed in annoyance, then shot into the house like a gust of wind. His feet moved so fast they seemed to throw sparks, kicking up a fierce blast of air.
He came back out in the blink of an eye. At that speed, he could probably leave Bolt in the dust.
A large bundle now hung from Buggy's back, bulging with belongings. He had clearly packed up everything he owned and was ready to flee.
"Ye Chen, why are you still here?"
Ye Chen was still sitting calmly at the table, eating. Buggy stopped and stared at him. "Didn't you hear me? Momonga's here! If you don't run, you'll die. And what's wrong with the rest of you? Are you all frozen with fear?"
Ye Chen didn't move. His companions looked just as calm. Lucci even shot Buggy a look of contempt.
"Forget it. I'm not wasting my time on you."
With no time to spare, Buggy turned to Cabaji, Mohji, and the others. "Men, get ready! Let the Buggy Pirates' grand escape operation begin!"
"Yeah!"
Buggy's crew shouted in unison, then followed him toward the shore beyond the Back Mountain.
"Only you could make running for your life this lively, Buggy." Ye Chen watched him go and couldn't help laughing.
"Ye Chen, you survived Ohara, didn't you?" Lucci suddenly asked.
Ye Chen paused. Seeing the serious look on