"How would I know? I don't have a Supreme Grade Sword!"
Shanks took a sip of rum and answered with a straight face.
"But I'd suggest asking Whitebeard. The Moby Dick is docked in Bird Mountain Island's harbor, so Murakumogiri must be right there beside him."
"Whitebeard... I'm not going to stoop to arguing with that freakishly strong old man!"
Buggy waved a hand, putting on a show of generosity.
"Shanks, once we're done here, let's go treasure hunting again! I happen to know a legend about an incredible treasure—the sword said to be the most beautiful on the Grand Line!"
"You mean the Seven-Star Sword?"
Shanks thought for a moment before answering.
"But isn't that a story from hundreds of years ago?"
"What incredible treasure isn't the subject of a decades-old or centuries-old legend?"
Buggy spoke as though the matter were beyond dispute.
"Take Captain Uunan. People even say that 'Golden Pirate' owned a third of all the gold in the world!"
Shanks shrugged. "But do you know where Captain Uunan's Golden Island is?"
"...No."
Buggy struggled to get the word out, then rallied.
"But I know where the Seven-Star Sword is!"
"So do I," Shanks said mildly.
Buggy: "..."
"Asuka Island."
"..."
"I also know you heard about it from Ms. Olvia."
"...You?"
"That's right. Ms. Olvia told me too."
Shanks patted Buggy on the shoulder.
"Besides, Buggy, there's something else Ms. Olvia forgot to tell you.
"Asuka Island is in Paradise. We're in the New World."
At that moment, Buggy had only one thought.
I knew I shouldn't stay with the Red Hair Pirates. The East Blue suits me much better!
"Shanks, let's turn around and head back to the East Blue right now!"
"Hm?"
Shanks gave Buggy a puzzled look.
*Even if we go to the