After Luffy came out of the iron cage, they went to fight against Buggy's pirate crew again.
Zoro defeated Kabaji, the strategist of Buggy's pirate crew.
Next is the battle between Luffy and Buggy!
Killer: "Isn't this guy the intern who debuted in Roger's pirate crew with Red-Haired Shanks? Why does his fighting ability seem so weak?"
Capone Bege: "Luffy had just set sail at that time, so his strength was still very weak. It's ridiculous that Buggy, a member of the Pirate King's crew, couldn't gain any advantage."
Scotchman Apoo: "Could this guy really be that weak? It's truly a shame for a member of the Pirate King's crew, apapapapa"
Urouge: "So clumsy!"
Charlotte Smoothie: "This level of battle... it's unbearable to watch!"
Watching the battle on the video screen, everyone in the chat room couldn't help but make fun of it
On the Impel Down battleship
The pirates who had just joined Buggy's crew were all confused
This...
Buggy is god-tier right???
Having a back-and-forth battle with a rookie who just set sail...
This is too weak!!!
Who exactly have they been following???
Feeling the skeptical gazes around them, Buggy was also on pins and needles!!!
Relying on the reputation of being "Red-Haired's brother," "facing Whitebeard in battle," and "a member of Roger's pirate crew," he had just tasted the sweetness of being respected
But he never expected that this damn screen would leak his early battle videos...
Now his fig leaf was about to be torn off!
Just as Buggy was preparing to accept the taste of falling from grace, Shanks spoke in the chat room.
Shanks: "Luffy, you should thank Buggy!"
Monkey D. Luffy: "Huh...?"
Shanks: "He recognized you right away when you wore my hat. By giving you the hat, Buggy understood that your relationship with me is extraordinary. So, he won't use his true strength against you."
Monkey D. Luffy: "Oh? Is that so...?"
Shanks: "Yes! He may seem like he's fighting you, but he's actually trying to help you improve your battle experience! Otherwise, if he were to seriously attack, you would be done in with just one move."
As Shanks spoke, the scenes in the video also confirmed his words.
"Gomu Gomu no Pistol!!"
Luffy threw a punch, stretching his arm like a bullet, shooting towards Buggy.
Buggy easily dodged this attack by tilting his head.
"Your ability is interesting, but extending your arm like that is full of openings!"
Buggy chuckled and raised his hand, assuming an attacking posture towards Luffy's arm.
"Watch me chop off your hand!"
As he spoke, Buggy's sword didn't immediately strike. Because Luffy suddenly shot over from a distance, fiercely punching him!
On the Ship filled with Impel Down escapee
"It's true!! Red-Haired Shanks was right. Captain Buggy is really helping Straw Hat Luffy improve his battle experience!"
"That's right, he even had the leisure to tell Straw Hat Luffy that his attack style is full of openings. Captain Buggy is truly thoughtful!"
"Did you see that? Captain Buggy raised his dagger high but didn't strike immediately, waiting for Straw Hat Luffy's attack to come. This... it's so staged!!!"
"Just because of a straw hat, he immediately realized that the other person had a good relationship with his brother, Red-Haired, and immediately switched to teaching mode in the battle. Captain Buggy truly has the demeanor of a strong person, handling things with ease!!!"
...
The prisoners who originally doubted Buggy were now filled with regret, realizing that they had underestimated Buggy's strength!!!
They quickly showered him with flattery!!!
The two of them exchanged attacks
Luffy caught Buggy's flying sword-hand, but the hand split again, and the blade headed straight for Luffy's face.
Although Luffy dodged it, his straw hat was pierced with three large holes!
When Luffy saw his hat with three big holes, he was filled with rage!!!
"Bastard!! You actually broke this hat! This is my treasure, I will never forgive you!!!" Luffy picked up the hat, his face trembling with anger.
"Oh? Is this hat so important to you?" Buggy looked at Luffy with a playful expression.
"That's right!!!" Luffy shouted. But at that moment, a hand behind Luffy flew up, with three knives between its fingers, and swiftly struck the hat in Luffy's hand!
"If it's so important, then you should protect it properly!!"
The hand flew back to Buggy's wrist, and he laughed heartily while sticking a sword into the hat:
"Hahaha!!! A tattered hat that can be easily destroy, what kind of treasure is that!!!" When these words were spoken, Luffy was completely provoked!!!
Images of Shanks giving him the hat flashed through Luffy's mind!
This hat is my beloved possession, when you become an outstanding pirate... you must return it to me
Shanks' words echoed in Luffy's mind
"Bastard!! That hat... is the promise I made to Shanks!!"
In a fit of rage, Luffy went berserk!
Buggy was defeated!!!
On the Impel Down warship
"Captain Buggy is truly amazing! With just a hat, he made Straw Hat Luffy understand the meaning of protection!"
"The Straw Hat kid, who was evenly matched with Captain Buggy, immediately became stronger because of Captain Buggy's deliberate provocation! Of course, Captain Buggy's strength is just a facade, he only wanted to test the Straw Hat kid."
"Straw Hat Luffy, you should be grateful to Captain Buggy for having the honor of his attention!"
.....
The prisoners' admiration for Buggy reached a new peak!!!
Buggy smiled, showing his satisfaction.
But in his heart, he secretly said, damn Shanks, he took matters into his own hands!!
However...
This time, he did him a big favor, so he will reluctantly let go of his grudge against the person who made him eat the Devil Fruit!
Hmph!
Luffy scratched his head and looked at Buggy, "So you were actually giving me advice on fighting back then, but I wrongly blamed you. I'm really sorry!"
Buggy was first taken aback, then nodded "graciously," "That was because of Shanks' face, don't worry"
At this moment...
The white-border screen in the sky gradually dimmed.