"All Crush!!"
As Buggy's voice echoed, numerous fine white lights erupted from his outstretched right hand. These lights swiftly pierced through the sea of red poison, impaling the towering Megallan towering figure onto the rock wall of Impel Down's first floor.
Puff!
In an instant, as if a gentle breeze had popped the bubbles of the Sabaody Archipelago, the monstrous sea of red poison collapsed and vanished into dust, like fleeting bubbles.
"Nani!!!"
Witnessing this scene, Luffy and the others widened their eyes in horror. They had never anticipated that Buggy's Devil Fruit ability could be so terrifying. It was akin to Magellan's power after awakening his fruit.
Could it be that this was the power Buggy had concealed all along? Crocodile's cigar dropped to the ground, shocked by the man's prowess. This individual was truly fearsome—a king among clowns. Perhaps the name "King Clown Buggy" was fitting for him.
Bullet also stared wide-eyed, his heart trembling without respite. Was this power even greater than an awakened devil fruit ability?
"How...is this possible? My poison...ahhhhhh!!!"
Magellan, dumbfounded by the turn of events, let out screams that echoed through the first-floor hall of Impel Down. The sight was gruesome as if he had been sliced into thousands of pieces, spraying forth countless blood from his mouth. It was a scene of utter misery.
.....
Witnessing the horrifying spectacle and hearing Magellan's agonized screams, Gabban and the others couldn't help but inhale sharply, seeking solace in the cool sea breeze. Meanwhile, a den dem mushi on the corner of Impel Down's first floor was quietly ruined.
A few muffled exclamations could be faintly heard from the other side of the den den mushi. However, at that moment, nobody paid any attention to the commotion in the corner. Only Redfield glanced sideways, disregarding the incident, and directed his gaze towards Magellan.
And so, at that very moment, Buggy's figure suddenly appeared there!
Ignoring Magellan's screams and the blood and venom splattering around, Buggy stood unperturbed, shielded by what appeared to be a white energy barrier less than a meter away from him. It transformed the blood and venom into dust, erasing them.
Simultaneously, Buggy's voice echoed in Magellan's ears.
"It's over, Magellan!"
Upon hearing Buggy's voice, a flicker of determination flashed across Magellan's eyes. In an instant, he erupted, regaining his peak combat power. The bloody venom covering his body enveloped both him and Buggy. Then, a roar reverberated through the air.
"Buggy the Clown, you have underestimated me! Do you think you can escape from here so easily? Don't make me laugh! Judgment from Hell - Devoured by Venom!"
Huh, huh...
As the thick blood-coloured venom hurtled toward him, Buggy stood motionless, seemingly dumbfounded.
"Captain Buggy!"
"Uncle Buggy!"
"BuggyBoy! Get out of the way! You can't withstand his poison!"
"Damn it, are you still too naive? Redfield, take action!"
"Who do you think you're underestimating? If this guy was so weak, do you think I'd follow him?"
Upon witnessing this sudden turn of events, an anxious exclamation arose from behind.
Yet Buggy remained still, his hands in his pockets. The cloak behind him billowed in the wind, and his long blue ponytail fluttered like a dragon. Suddenly, a mischievous smile adorned his clownish face. As Magellan gazed straight ahead, Buggy calmly uttered two words:
"Useless!"
Scoff...
As if confirming Buggy's words, the blood-coloured venom that engulfed him disintegrated into dust, dissipated by the platinum-like energy shield mere inches away from Buggy's body. In an instant, all the blood-coloured venom scattered like specks of dust.
"No way, it's impossible! You can't be that Buggy clown I know! No way!!"
Even Magellan, unable to contain his composure any longer, bellowed in disbelief.
"What a pity. That was your delusion, Magellan. The Buggy the Clown you once knew never existed in the first place."
The corner of Buggy's mouth curved upwards as he glanced at the bewildered Magellan. He lightly clenched his right hand, and a burst of blue-purple aura accompanied by white light surged between his fists. With his words, he delivered a punch to Magellan's chest.
"Crushing Evil, Spreading the Truth Emission punch!"
Boom!
In the next moment, Magellan's chest caved in, blood spraying from his mouth as his body flew backwards like a projectile, smashing through the side of a large warship. Then, with a resounding boom, he pierced through the deck, shattering a mast before being flung into the air again.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
With one final crash, Magellan's four-meter-tall figure crashed into the massive mainmast, rendering him completely unconscious.
Pirate - Clown Emperor Buggy vs. Impel Down Warden - Magellan: Buggy emerges victorious!
Shock!
Witnessing this scene, everyone behind was utterly stunned. Magellan, who had relied on his terrifying poisonous abilities over the years to defeat major criminals in the Eternal Hell, had never suffered a single scratch. Every encounter ended with the criminal begging for mercy. And now, this powerful man was effortlessly defeated by Buggy?
!
Even Redfield, Gabban, and the others were taken aback by Buggy's current might. After all, what Buggy had displayed so far was merely the power of his Devil Fruit ability and his proficiency in Armament Haki. How much more remained hidden about this man?
Redfield and Gabban exchanged glances, their eyes conveying the same thought.
It's uncanny!
Snap!
Buggy inserted his left hand into his pocket and raised his right hand, snapping his fingers. As the shocked crowd began to recover, he ran his hand through his flowing hair and walked towards the Impel Down prison gate, basking in the sunlight's reflection.
Shortly after, Buggy's voice, laced with Haki, resonated from the front.
"Though a battlefield lies ahead, there's no need for hesitation. No matter what comes our way, as long as we stand together, victory shall be ours!"
Upon hearing Buggy's words, a few seconds of silence passed before a resounding cheer erupted from behind.
Wow!
"Ooooh!!! Captain Buggy, your strength is unmatched!"
"Buggy! Buggy! My BuggyBoy! Join me in the Kingdom of Kamabaka! (sticks out tongue)"
"Hehehe, this guy's words are truly terrifying. Even an old geezer like me feels a thrill! But don't you think he bears a striking resemblance?"
"Hahahahawhat are you talking about? I can't comprehend a word!"
"Buggy, is this your spirit? You've truly convinced me, Crocodile!"
Meanwhile, in a corner on the first floor of Impel Down...
Snap!
Another Camera shattered.
On the other side of the screen stood Blackbeard and his crew on the fifth level of Ice Hell, their eyes widened in shock.
"Is that... that guy... Buggy the Clown?"
"Captain, you've encountered him during the Whitebeard vs Roger War. What was he like?"
"Weihahaha, what a fearsome fellow! Did he defeat Magellan? What kind of Devil Fruit ability does he possess?"
"The Chop-Chop Fruit... a Paramecia type. Even if it's awakened, Magellan's powers are awakened too. How can their strength differ so greatly?"
Swish!
All eyes turned to Blackbeard, who now had a bead of sweat forming on his forehead. Surprise flickered in his eyes.
"Jie ha ha ha ha! Regardless of Buggy's ambition or strength, he can't thwart our plans! If he's being irrational, I won't mind taking his Devil Fruit power. But before that, let's proceed to the sixth level."
On the sidelines, Shiryu of the Rain showed no deference to Blackbeard and openly exposed him.
"Hey, hey, is it impossible for you to admit that someone is stronger than you? You're talking about running away as if it's an art form."
Having his past actions revealed, Blackbeard angrily shouted at Shiryu.
"Bastard Shiryu! I am the captain! Don't overstep your bounds!"
After his outburst, Blackbeard stormed forward with a dark expression, leaving behind a few chuckling individuals and a trail of corpses strewn across the floor.
VOLUME 1 ENDS
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